A Small Haul: The Søstrene Grene Edition

Christmas Presents Wrapping

Sunday: What is life?

My Trip to Cambridge

Old Court, Selwyn College from my room

Life: An End & A Start

Sunday; Sunny Weather

Mmm, the beautiful sunny weather that I left behind in Brussels have been shining upon Denmark for now the past three days and I am loving any moment of it as if I was a sun-deprived Dane (that I actually am!). It has been so great that I have finally my garden chairs and table from the creepy basement, which means I can enjoy the weather even more… unless the weather forecasters are right with their predictions of snow for next weekend. I sincerely hope they are wrong… snow in May is beyond crazy, even in terms of Danish weather. But I dare not think of that too much as the day in general has been great.

I did absolutely no studying, but started the day with downloading a couple of songs and I put on my iPod before heading off to the fitness center at the university. The beauty of a fitness center at university is, not many students or employees come Sunday morning to workout. So I had most of it to myself. I did my routine and then headed back to my apartment to just clean a bit and do some grocery shopping to last me some days, before hitting the shower.

After that… I really have done nothing but enjoying the beautiful weather. My body (and mind) didn’t want to do anything, and this time I actually listened by settling down on a garden chair and enjoying the weather, while working on my tan (my many freckles are showing, yay!)

In these moments I am on the couch, enjoying a glass of rosé wine and… simply continuing with relaxation as I know I have to do some studying tomorrow. But that is tomorrow…

Have you been enjoying this Sunday? Have the weather been great where you are?

Until next time,

Mia ♥ 

Life: Taking A Walk

Lately, I have been feeling quite stressed with the university workload as lecturers tend to be slow at realizing deadlines and uploading assignments, but also I have felt quite homesick as I haven’t really been home since New Year and felt uncertainty about life (and the future) in general. The emotions tend to build up inside me over a longer period before the wall breaks and I find myself overwhelmed with everything and every emotion. It is far from preferred.

Today, I felt the wall quivering violently as there are many deadlines this week before Easter and my neighbour’s barking dogs were really getting to me, along with it being my Dad’s birthday though without me being able to celebrate with him as I have classes and work tomorrow. As it was getting far too much for me, especially with the neighbour’s four dogs barking constantly for four hours without any chance of them stopping, I decided to take a walk… and that was a brilliant idea as a walk always is.

It isn’t the longest route I take, but that isn’t the main point of taking a walk. The fresh air, the exercise and the pause from daily life is main point and something I really, really needed to calm me down today. Generally, it is a way of clearing my head of the many thoughts that float around in my head, but also it helps me focusing on what is important instead of stressing about everything. Sometimes you can’t do everything and that is alright. Sometimes you wanna be places you can’t be, but that doesn’t mean it will always be that way. Sometimes you just have to wait till life comes around.

I suppose it is a kind of meditation. But no matter what it is, it certainly helped… So, I went home and I called my Dad, wishing him a happy birthday with the promise of coming home on Friday, and then turned back to my workload as the dogs had stopped barking (thankfully!) and the future… well, it can definitely wait till another day.

Are you feeling stressed lately? And what do you do to de-stress?

Until next time,

Mia ♥

Saturday; Outfit of the Day – Birthday Party

Another rare OOTD post… and on a Saturday at that. Amazing. Yes, please note the sarcasm.

Anyways, as I really don’t have a lot of time before I leave my apartment, I am heading to two of my friends’ birthday party and I confidently thought I would sneak in an OOTD post as there won’t be many of them in general and I liked the last one with the Oscars. I have decided to keep it completely simple, although gone for a more… put-together look. Does that make sense? I am not even sure it makes sense to me, but just more formal-ish like than what I normally do.

I have chosen to wear my black Selected dress, which I am absolutely in love with… the quality is amazing, especially considering the price, and I just love the cut. It can be worn as an everyday dress or for a more special event – personally, I use it for both. I typically buy dresses (and in general clothes) I can dress up and down depending on the occasion as it gives more wear out of the dresses. I have paired it with my trustworthy Decadent handbag and as for shoes, we don’t really wear shoes of any kind inside, so I will choose some random pair. For jewelry, I didn’t go all out, but instead opted for the pieces I wear on an everyday basis. I could have done something more I suppose, but yeah, I am a bit lazy when it comes to jewelry. Make-up is also kept simple, though the lipgloss from MAC will brighten up the look and came it feel more spring like with its coral-pink colour.

The picture is from Selected's website as the details of the dress
is more viewable than what I can capture.

Clothes detail,

Sofia LS Smock Dress FJ-EX from Selected (Selected Online)

Jewelry details,

Timex ‘gold’ watch (bought at a flea market).

Necklace (bought at a flea market).

Black squares earrings (bought in a shop called Tryllespejlet, though I know they are from the Nederland).

Black, shiny adjustable ring from Pilgrim.

‘Faith’ bracelet from Etsy (CREATIVEdesignbyTHAO).

Tea saucer from Royal Copenhagen, 2162 (bought at a flea market).

Make-up details,

Base: MaxFactor’s Weightless Foundation SPF 10 in number light ivory 40 and Missha’s Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 in number 21.

Mascara: Clinique’s high definition lashes in number 01 black and MaxFactor’s 2000 Calorie dramatic volume in black.

Eye shadow primer: INK by Dennis Knudsen in number 01 matt.

Quickliner: Clinique’s Quickliner for Eyes in number 03 roast coffee.

Eyeshadows: Dior’s eyeshadows in numbers 844, 031 and 770.

Lipgloss: MAC’s Cremesheen Glass in Star Quality.

What are you doing today? What do you feel about spring coming soon?

Until next time,
Mia ♥

Currently reading: Bet Me by Jennifer Cruise

I truly enjoy reading books, whether they be older works or ‘just published’ books, and especially when I am feeling very unwell like today (although, I haven’t been feeling well for the past four days – damn you, illness!). There is nothing better than snuggling up on the couch under a blanket and with a good book in your hand, letting the day pass by as you escape into one of the many worlds books can offer (… shopping is really amazing as well, though, I gotta admit that).

Currently I am reading Bet Me for the nth time because I need something light and humorous to brighten up my days… It is doing a wonderful job, I will let you know. Bet Me by Jennifer Cruise is most definitely on my list over favourite chick lit books. It is simply everything a good chick lit book should be – hilarious, sassy, interesting characters and a not too complicated plot. Simply nothing you need to think or contemplate seriously about once you close the book (or in my case, click the ‘home’ button on my Kindle)… it isn’t to suggest I don’t like deeper books where I have to really think, because I do (and that is what my study demands of me)! But I don’t always need that and sometimes I just want to be entertained. Bet Me entertains, and it entertains well.

Summary from goodreads.com:

Minerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. But Fate has other plans, and it's not long before Min and Cal meet again. Soon, they're dealing with a jealous ex-boyfriend, Krispy Kreme donuts, a determined psychologist, chaos theory, a freakishly intelligent cat, Chicken Marsala, and more risky propositions than either of them ever dreamed of. Including the biggest gamble of all--true love.

If this sounds somewhat interesting for you, then I would definitely recommend this book… and I do believe the first chapter can be read on Jennifer Cruise’s website. So check that out!

Have you read any of Jennifer Cruise’s books? And what are you reading lately?

Until next time,

Mia ♥