Saturday 11 October 2014

Life Updates - Family Time

Everyone loves to read a blog and it's even better when you know a little bit about the people behind the blog! Seeing as we're quite new to the blogging world we thought we'd do weekly life update posts about little things that are happening in our lives. Hopefully, thoughout these post you'll be able to get to know us a little bit more! I hope you enjoy reading.

 Things That Have Made Me Happy This Week:



  1. Family Time. We love spending time with our family. We all had dinner out and I had to take a photo of my ice cream desert! Being twins we are very close and go everywhere together anyway but it's great spending time with mum and dad.  
  2. Shopping for new clothes. I love shopping but going out on the hunt for snuggly, furry jumpers and winter boots makes clothes shopping even better. We've recently got some great bits from Forever 21, H&M and Primark. I love the colder weather too as long as I'm keeping warm!
  3.  Overcoming Social Anxiety. This is something we've both had to deal with for years. Each day is a battle with our anxiety but we keep pushing through it each day. Until a couple of months ago, we were both completely house bound because we had a 'fear' of everyday life like paying at tills or going outside without our mum or dad. This is a topic I'd like to write a post about because I'd like to help people. We suffer with other mental illnesses but anxiety is something that is always overlooked. It is possible to recover from social anxiety and raising awareness is something I'd want to do. We both struggle but it does get easier. The first step is always the hardest. We now go out each day by ourselves, pay for new clothes and go to town on the bus. We feel more normal. I used to be so scared of doing these things; something you wouldn't really understand if you didn't suffer. It isn't just shyness, it's an overwhelming fear of social situations. Social anxiety led us to be home-schooled. So, this week I realised how far we've both came and it's made me really proud of myself! Onwards and upwards now! :)
  4. Autumn. This week I've really saw Autumn creep upon us and I absolutely love it! It's so  much better than summer. I almost feel like Christmas is here too. I always get excited too early, haha!
  5. Halloween is almost here! I saw pumpkins in the shops this week for the first time this year and it's made me really start thinking about Halloween. We can't wait to start carving pumpkins. 
Hope you've like our first post about our lives this week! What's made you happy this week?
Leah and Rachel. x x x
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  1. I love this post and the idea! It makes a blog much more personal! I'd love to do this on my blog as well! :)

    xo,
    Janine
    www.itsjaninella.com

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    1. Thank you! I agree with you, it does make a blog a lot more personal and that's that blogging is all about! Of course you can do this on your blog too! :) x x x

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  2. Such a cute post! It makes it so personal, which is awesome! That sundae looks delicious.

    Denise
    fashionloveletters.blogspot.com

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  3. I love the fact that its become Autumn too :) great post x

    Beauty and Fashion blog:
    taraclare.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Me too, it's my favourite time of year! Thank you for commenting xx

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  4. A "things that make me happy" post is such a nice idea, love the positivity to this! And that dessert looks amazing ;) http://cottonandcandie.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. I though so too. I've seen so many people do this post idea so I thought I'd join in too, haha! Thank you for commenting ♥ xxx

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  5. Great blog post. I love Autumn and carving pumpkins too. Havent seen any in the shops yet though :(
    Nilla Forever

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    1. Thank you! I only started seeing pumpkins last week. I can't wait to get one for halloween xx

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  6. That ice cream alone would make me happy for the entire week! Lovely post.

    Annabel ♥
    Mascara & Maltesers

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  7. I suffer with social anxiety aswell a lot of peopl don't understand it and that's the worst part. Sounds like you had a good day guys and deserve it! would love it if you could follow my blog and leave a comment beaut! www.roxancolex.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm sorry that you have social anxiety too :( of course I'll visit your blog xxx

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  8. That dessert looks amazing. Good luck with your anxiety in the future.

    http://skinandroses.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It really was and thank you, it means a lot <3 xx

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  9. Life updates posts are always so lovely to read. It is so great that you were able to overcome your social anxiety and that now you can enjoy life a little bit more, it's so nice of you to share that. I am also excited about Halloween this year as my toddler is that little bit older and it will be great to have her dressed up :D x

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    1. Aw thank you so much! That means a lot to me!
      Halloween is a great time of year for little kids, I always loved dressing up! So cute ♡ x x x

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  10. oh gosh that ice cream looks heavenly!

    from helen at thelovecatsinc.com

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    1. Thank you, it really was! & I'll definitely look at your giveaway now! X x

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  11. I think it's incredibly brave of you to share your thoughts and experiences of social anxiety and I can't tell you how much I was smiling by the end of number three after knowing that you're both 'on the up' from the condition! I'm also on the hunt for cosy knit jumpers, although I've ticked new season boots off my list already :) God, that dessert looks delicious....

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    1. This made me smile. Thank you so much! Means so much to us both :)
      There are so many nice jumpers about! I must say that this is the best my winter outfits have looked :D x x x

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  12. My tummy just churned after seeing how amazing that ice cream was! You should be proud of yourself for sharing your social anxiety on here xx

    Gemma | missmakeupmagpie.com

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  13. I'm really looking forward to Autumn and Halloween too! Good luck with battling your anxiety both, you should be proud of what you've managed to do so far :)

    http://anotherfashionfanatic.blogspot.co.uk/

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