Things I've learnt so far in 2019

Thursday 13 June 2019


As 2019 carries on flying by, I think it is the right time to write a blog post, documenting all the things I have learnt so far this year. We are already half-way through the year, how crazy? Like, we are already, currently in the sixth month of the year. Which to me is absolutely crazy. It felt like only yesterday, it was Christmas day and now, I am waiting for summer to eventually turn up.

Okay, so let's talk about learning curves. 

Hard Work
Something I have learnt so far, this year is all about hard work.
Now, this point is kind of vague, but I will do my best to explain it. Hard work is something that people talk about all the time, if you put in a good amount of work, you will get the result you want. It wasn't until this year, that this really rung true for me. I worked extremely, ridiculously hard for my degree and here I am, with a first-class in Media and Creative Writing.  If you truly want something, work hard for it and there is no way you can fail.



Little Changes Mean a Lot 
If you have been following me and reading my blog for a while, you would know that I have recently stopped eating meat. A small change I could make that will help the environment as well as help me become more healthy. As well as this, late last year, I actually started using vegan and cruelty-free makeup (see this post). Which is where Poppy Austin comes in. Poppy Austin is a company which specialises in creating 100% vegan, cruelty-free makeup, which is not only good for the environment but is also not cruel to all our furry, fluffy and scaly friends. 
Now, back when I first started blogging, I wrote a review of Poppy Austin's mascara, which is where my obsession for their makeup started. 
(Read that old, embarrassing post here.)
And since then, I have quite a few of their products and I am lucky enough to be working with them again. Changing your makeup to cruelty-free is one small, easy change you can make in your everyday life.  So let's briefly talk about this new, vegan eyelash serum. 

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So, recently, Poppy Austin has come out with this eyelash serum, which is made to lengthen and thicken your eyelashes to make them appear more full. Now, I was drawn to this product originally because of the earthy, woody pattern on the outside of the bottle. 
In my quest to find, good quality, cruelty-free makeup, I have come across many products which don't live up to the hype. Using products that are good for the environment, doesn't mean you have to compromise the quality of it. 
I would highly recommend making the switch with your daily makeup and giving Poppy Austin a chance. 

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Comparing yourself will only disappoint you

Recognising somebody else's achievements, doesn't take away from your own. It will do you now good, to compete with someone else. Work on yourself, for yourself. Attach yourself to people who have the same or similar goals to you, but you do you. At the end of the day, the only person you truly need to impress is yourself. 







I need to sleep

This sounds stupid and probably extremely obvious. Yes, Asher, human beings need to sleep. 
But, I guess what I actually mean is, I need a break. Sometimes, things are more important than others. Sometimes, it is okay not to feel guilty or sympathetic or actually anything at all. Sometimes, you can lay in bed all day with a book or watching a film and not beat yourself up for not doing anything productive. Sometimes, you can go to bed early and think about all the things you have achieved rather than failed or not completed.

Basically, go to bed earlier, Asher. 




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  1. Lovely as always Asher.... love you Asher, your mumma.xx

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  2. love this. I don't eat meat either and it was probably one of the best decision I have ever made.

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  3. Yes. Go to bed earlier Asher ��

    We also both know how much hard work pays off

    K x x

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  4. Loving it keep it up ❤️

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  5. Congrats on your degree! That's an incredible achievement and you should be VERY proud! Also, my goal for the second half of 2019 is to cut down on my meat consumption as well!

    Malena x - https://malenablogs.com/

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    1. Oh yes? Tell me how it goes! thank you for your lovely comment x

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  6. Such a lovely post! I'm always looking for more eco/cruelty free beauty brands since going more sustainable. Will add this one to my list x

    Megan | https://meganelizabethlifestyle.com/

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  7. Congrats on finishing uni Asher! I'm getting my final mark back in a week (eek!)

    https://www.femaleoriginal.com

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    1. Omg let me know! I’m sure you did amazing! Thank you for the comment x

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  8. I've always known comparison never helps anything but that's something I've struggled with a lot this year

    Jenny
    http://www.jennyinneverland.com

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    1. Yeah me too! Thank you for your lovely comment x

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  9. Sleeping and making yourself a priority to rest is always a good thing.
    I find it interesting - my Dad remembers campaigns to start testing cosmetics on animals when he was young because there were cases of kids getting into their moms make up and blinding themselves and people wanted to make it safer (don't ask me for citations - this is anecdotal) and I always wonder - is a company allowed to be cruelty free if it is benefitting from the research that has been done in the past to develop their formulas but not directly testing/continuing to test?
    I feel like there is enough data that has been gathered now that it's not necessary to continue, I just wonder what the perspective is on the research that's already been done and the efficacy (is that the word? ethical nature?) of continuing to benefit from it.

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  10. Huge congratulations on getting a first! Sounds like a great year for you so far with lots of changes x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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  11. Great post! Congrats on giving up meat; you're totally right—small steps can add up to big changes! I also agree about comparing myself and getting plenty of rest. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Thank you for you lovely comment! I am trying - small steps x

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  12. 2019 is honestly flying by - I blinked and suddenly we’re half-way through, soon New Years will be right around the corner! I can definitely relate to your Hard Work section, if you want something bad enough, nothing will stand in your way. Also Massive Congratulations on your degree!!

    I personally have been venturing away from meat - I haven’t made the full switch, but baby steps! I’ve never heard of eyelash serum - I also love the wooden pattern for the bottle, now that looks eco-friendly!

    Something I’m still struggling with is comparing myself to others, it’s hard not to get stuck into the trap of doing that but 100% it’s like you said, the only person you truly need to impress is yourself.

    Sometimes a good sleep is honestly just what you need, I used to get only 5 hours of sleep before and always felt I had zero energy - once I prioritized sleep (and eventually put down the book I was reading) wow, it’s like I’m a whole new person!

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    1. Yes it truly has!
      Well done for giving up meat, I truly believe it is all about smaller steps!
      Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful comment!

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  13. I can't believe how fast 2019 has been flying by! Hard work is so important and it helps us reach our goals faster than ever. YESSS on the little things! They make such a big difference. I always tell people to never compare. Life is not a cookie cutter and that will lead you down if anything. Thanks for sharing all of these!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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