UPDATE | HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy New Year loves <3 I can’t believe 2014 passed by SO quickly! This year I’m really going to try and balance out my life! No, not the cliche “New Year New Me!” sort of deal, more of an organizing of my life. We all know how chaotic it can  be to live in this day and age. With new technology and limitless globalism, it’s as if there aren’t enough hours in the day! So my first baby step is to start exercising regularly. I don’t mean daily! That’s too big a leap for Anya-kind! However at least a few sessions a week would be nice. Particularly I’m looking to get back into yoga, but that’s for another post!

I also want to fix my sleeping habits! As a student, your sleep cycle and patterns are as hap hazardous as the roads after an ice storm! Completely unpredictable! But for your body and your brain to function properly, proper sleep is quite necessary! Now as I learned in a first-year neuroscience class, the whole 9-5 attitude of the world is actually quite inefficient! Ideally our bodies and brains work better when waking up and sleeping later, pretty much shifting 9-5 to around 2-10! However that is a whole other theory to get into, so for now just getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep would be the goal!

Also I really want to get back into cooking! Frankly cooking is not only much healthier for you, but also SO much cheaper than constantly eating out! Last year I really binged on the take out, and I could feel it in my constant fatigue and sluggishness. This year I hope to get into the cooking habit, which will also require extra planning and time management as a student’s life is one of constant GO GO GO!

Ultimately, this year I want to cherish every moment of every second of everyday! I learned in 2014 that we never get time back, and that we have to make the most of the time we have! So goodluck to all, I hope this year we can all take a step back, and really cherish what it feels like to LIVE. Cheers and hugs, till next time…

Anya <3

UPDATE | Summer Time Stress?!

Yes, even in the summer months of university break I decided to take summer courses! Yay me! (Note the sarcasm… However to make up for the lack of posts, I give you an adorable picture of my puppy!

Isn’t he just the CUTEST <3 Anywho soon I will have some posts up for you guys, and I’ll try and be more regular! Till then, hugs and cheers!

Anya <3

TAG | TMI O.O

Hey guys! So I’ve been watching a LOT of the TMI tag lately on the Youtubes and thought it would be a really interesting post to do, even on a blog :P It’s pretty long so without further ado, here it is!

1: What are you wearing? It’s finals time (unfortunately –_-) so as I take this break from my studies I wear a bat-wing camel colour top and my blue “chicks rule!” pajama bottoms with cute yellow chicks on them :P
2: Ever been in love? Nope, and I don’t plan to be anytime soon :P I’m overtly happy with the people in my life now, and don’t want to introduce anyone new and mess things up…
3: Ever had a terrible breakup? Never had a relationship to break up, but I hope that when I do have a break up, it’s a clean one with no animosity, too much hate in this world as it is :P
4: How tall are you? Five foot six-ish :P
5: How much do you weigh? Around 100 pounds, I have always struggled with gaining weight but have learned to love and accept my body as it is <3
6: Any tattoos? No, but I would love to have one!
7: Any piercings? Basic ear piercings, got them as a baby :)
8: OTP? Ash and Misty from Pokémon! Is that just me?!? I always thought they should end up together!!!
9: Favourite show? Currently Downton Abbey, it’s sooo good I highly recommend it!
10: Favourite bands? Spice Girls!!! I have always been and will always be the #1 Spice Girls fan!
11: Something you miss? Living at home full-time, I hate being away from my family <3
12: Favourite song? Currently “Empire” by Shakira, her new album is really good!
13: How old are you? That’s giving a bit much away, but I can say I am young at heart <3
14: Zodiac sign? I am too proud to not tell you, LEO!
15: Quality you look for in a partner? Honesty and Chivalry, a person who is truly good at heart <3
16: Favourite Quote? I love my quotes but one that comes to mind is Carpe Diem, we are never getting younger and I believe that life is short and we must seize every opportunity to be happy and make others happy <3
17: Favourite actor? Hayden Christensen, he’s my husband <3
18: Favourite color? Always has been and always will be blue <3 In every shade and every hue…
19: Loud music or soft? Depends on the situation, but mostly I prefer music to be played softly in the background at all times :)
20: Where do you go when you're sad? I take a shower when I’m sad, I like to submerse myself in water, it soothes me…
21: How long does it take you to shower? Ooh, longer than I’d like to admit, but yea a good hour or two…
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 20 minutes, but I can get ready in 5 if need be…
23: Ever been in a physical fight? I grew up with girls, I used to constantly be in physical fights :P
24: Turn on? Like I said, chivalry is such an attractive trait <3
25: Turn off? Selfishness, people who are too self-absorbed and into themselves…
26: The reason I joined Youtube? Haven’t yet, but I might :P I’ve had an account for quite some time now…
27: Fears? Losing a loved one…
28: Last thing that made you cry? Remembering a lost loved one…
29: Last time you said you loved someone? My dog over the phone :P
30: Meaning behind your Youtube Name? Same as my blog names, plays and nicknames…
31: Last book you read? Northanger Abbey, I am a HUGE Jane Austen fan!
32: The book you're currently reading? Daughter of Smoke and Bone, an amazing read, I am OBSESSED!
33: Last show you watched? Downton Abbey :P
34: Last person you talked to? On the phone, my mom, over messaging my cousin!
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? A good old friend who sucks at checking in –_-
36: Favourite food? I just love food, all food, I live for it <3
37: Place you want to visit? Ruins of any sort, I am fascinated with the old world!
38: Last place you were? My school!
39: Do you have a crush? Yes, Dan Stevens, he is soooo handsome <3
40: Last time you kissed someone? My dog, a few weeks back…
41: Last time you were insulted? I don’t remember, I don’t think a person would insult me if they knew me…
42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Chocolate! You can never go wrong with chocolate…
43: What instruments do you play? Used to play the clarinet, but that was in elementary school :P
44: Favourite piece of jewellery? The ring given to me by my parents <3
45: Last sport you played? Oh lord, I don’t remember…
46: Last song you sang? “Monday & Friday “by Tamar and Vince!
47: Favourite chat up line? Don’t have one :P I love nerdy ones though, so funny!
48: Have you ever used it? Yea, no…
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? Months ago!
50: Who should answer these questions next? Whoever wishes to! Leave a comment below if you do, I’d love to see it!
And there you have it! My TMI Tag, quite a fun tag to do! I hope I didn’t give away too much info :P I hope everyone who reads this tries it out! If you do, let me know in the comments! Till next time, hugs and cheers, Anya <3
P.S. Good luck to anyone doing finals!

NUPTIALS | The Bells Toll

‘Tis April and although the weather seems to never let up (I cannot STAND this never ending Winter –_-) it is officially well into Spring! And with flowers (supposed to be) blooming and birds (hopefully) migrating back we all know what time it is… WEDDING SEASON!!! I know I am probably hearing moans and groans right now :P Not everyone is fond of the bridezillas and un-godly early hours that come with weddings, but with all the hardships that may come, un-called for, with weddings, it is a time to spend an otherwise inconceivable amount of money, YAY!

I am constantly online window shopping for new saree designs and as many gorgeous designs I come across, it hardly seems reasonable to drop hundreds on something I’d wear for merely a simple event… However lucky for me finally I have a reason to splurge on a few new item! So although I am not quite sure what direction I will be going for the looks I will wear for this wedding, here are some inspirations I will be taking into consideration!

As you can see, my style varies greatly… But I love that about sarees! With each different colour combination, and each different design, you can style yourself into a whole different person! Sultry siren, or sweet fresh-faces doll, bright & outgoing or shy-pastels you can really portray such varieties within your personality, and I love that! I’ll update more on styling choices and what not, but for now I must go back to my studies… –_- Till next time, hugs & cheers, Anya <3

UPDATE| Winter Blues

Hola Amigos! Long time no update, I know I know, bad Anya! I’ve been busy with midterms and re-motivating myself, this endless winter is really getting to me :( Thank the lords I have tea to get me through this, although it’s never as good as Mummy’s tea <3How’s everyone been? I know me and my friends are pretty stacked in work, can’t complain tho! I really love the material I’m currently learning so hopefully my marks reflect that :P This summer is also gonna be a busy one it seems, I feel like I’m slowly transitioning into adulthood a.k.a. slowly losing free summers :P Hopefully I can manage to relax somewhat though… Anywho just wanted to let you guys kno I’m not MIA, if anyone even actually reads this blog :P Till next time,hugs and cheers! Anya <3

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Hey guys! Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays! Regardless of what your celebrating I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday season filled with good times and laughter surrounded by friends and family <3
 
Take care, enjoy your weather (warm or cold!) and remember tis the season of giving and love <3 Love you guys, take care, hugs and kisses till next time, Anya <3

CHEZ ANYA | Breakfast Croissant

Hi guys! I hope everyone is doing well! So after a week of non-stop exams and work, I finally had a free day! No alarm clocks, no waking up before the crack of dawn, and most importantly, no skipping out on breakfast! Now I love me some breakfast, but with the lifestyle of a uni student comes often missing meals… Shh, don’t tell my mom! Unfortunately healthy eating habits are not the top priority of students, but I do get really excited when I have the opportunity to make a yummy hearty breakfast!

So today I’m going to show you guys how to make a fairly quick and extremely easy break fast croissant! So the ingredients you will need are bacon, eggs, tomatoes (optional), a croissant, cheese, butter and salt & pepper to taste! This recipe is pretty simple, all you have to do is cut the croissant in half and toast it on a frying pan on medium heat. Avoid using a toaster since the buttery-crumbliness of the croissant might stick to/burn in the toaster. The you just whisk the egg with a dash of water, salt and pepper, and fry it in butter. Once done place it on the croissant. Fry the bacon and place it on the croissant, if you are vegetarian you can opt out of this, obviously :b Then place your cheese on top of the hot bacon so it melts nicely, and top off with slices tomatoes and your other croissant slice!

Voila, c’est fini! You have a hearty and easy breakfast, accompanied perfectly by some tea <3  Hope you guys try and enjoy this recipe, let me know how it turns out or if you have any suggestion! I am after all new to cooking for myself and open to motherly criticism :b Hugs and cheers, till next time, Anya <3 :)

UPDATE | Don't hate me guys!

It's finals time again, woooh -_- I have been doing all-nighters, studying before the crack of dawn on top of working extra shifts, this is not the best end of the term for me... But I am almost done and within a weeks time I shall be home-bound, free from the hell!

 

After this I will try my best to update more often! With a busted phone and no free time it's hard to update a blog :( Hopefully that'll soon change! Bear with me until then, hugs and cheers, Anya <3

HAUL | CRUISIN’ COUSINS

Sorry for yet another long delay in posts, I am infinitely busy with work and school and sleeping (I just can’t get enough of it!) and thus have lacked on posts, I will try harder tho! (Pinky Promise (: ) However yesterday I got to hang out with a dear (although crazy) cousin of mine and we went SHOPPING! I haven’t done that in too long -_- I got quite a few items, mostly necessities ;P

I’m also testing out and experimenting with my new camera (Birthday Gift, love you mom!) So bear with the weird focusing and lighting!

The item I’m most excited about is this new watch set I got from ALDO ($35)! It’s super cute and comes with 5 straps! I love the versatility and  affordability of this watch, and the best part is that it comes with warranty! There are different sets, however I chose to get the set with the most neutrals, best for matching with outfits :) The set I got comes with a black faux leather strap, a white faux leather strap, a brown faux leather strap, a floral material strap and a striped black and white strap. The watch works fine, however the only down side is that the other three meters, meant for day and month etc., are just for show, they don’t actually work :( But you get what you pay for, plus, what are smartphones for!? :b

 

I then visited one of my favourite places, Home Outfitters! I am obsessed with this store, just the amazingly huge selection of the cutest (yet not so necessary) items has got me hooked! I’m a frequent window shopper in this store, however the fact that it was payday just made these items seem much more necessary! From HO I got the most chic oil dispenser thingy’s, the one’s you always see on the cooking channel! They are super adorbs and hopefully benefit my mom, who is pretty much the only one who can ACTUALLY cook in my home :b Also I visited an all-things-indian mall near my home and picked up henna which stains amazingly dark! I’m super excited to try it and I’ll make sure to post about my experience!

 

I then picked up the SEAWEED IONIC CLAY MASK & SEAWEED MATTIFYING DAY CREAM from The Body Shop. I am currently using their TEA TREE line and it is working wonders on my acne, so I thought I’d pick up a few testers of this product to see if it helped with my oily skin. I don’t wear makeup on a regular basis thus I’d like some sort of help for my oily skin, oily just isn’t cute – _ – Also I got this beautifully chic wallet from ALDO ($25). I have been in dire need of a purse for that last 4 months, ever since I broke my last one. I am in love with this purse, it is the first one I’ve found that actually has enough space without being bulky! Thank you for this amazing purse <3

That’s all for my haul, I am after all a broke uni student :b Till next time, hugs and cheers, Anya <3

BEAUTY DIY | Green Tea Bath

Green tea baths became popular thanks to the legendary Yang Gui Fei or Lady Yang of the Tang dynasty of ancient China. She was the favourite concubine of the emperor, Tang Ming Huang, and the secret to her beauty was said to be her frequent dips in tea baths. To this day woman, especially of Japan, have been using green tea baths for it’s various benefits.
It’s been quite a stressful month for me. I have summer school, I’m still looking for a job, and there seems to be constant work to be done in and around the house. This has left me battered, bruised, and literally scarred (rose bushes are pretty, but they’re killer to deal with)!
Green tea baths are famous for their healing and rejuvenating qualities. They are said to detoxify the skin, delay skin cell aging, heal sores and sounds, soothe and heal stressed skin, firm and balance skin tone, treat and prevent acne, and so much more! Obviously with this many benefits I thought right now was the best time to try this out :b

What you need? Bagged green tea and a tub! Pretty much all you have to do is fill a tub 3/4's with hot water. Then you drop in 5-8 tea bags and let them swirl around and soak in the water. Once the water has reached your desired temperature just remove the tea bags and submerge yourself in blissful heaven <3
I kid you not, this bath was the most relaxing thing I’ve experienced in a while. Add in a few candles, some music and good book and you have got yourself a spa right at home! I hope you guys enjoy this easy DIY, try it out and let me know if it works for you! I’m off to write a case study but I’ll try to be back soon :) Till next time, hugs and cheers, Anya <3

ROOM INSPIRATION | Heavenly Haven

So since it’s going to take me a while to get all the materials I need to put together my newly designed room, I thought I’d share the photos which inspired me in my room theme! The theme I’m going with is an all white room :) I’ve always loved how all white rooms look, and I’ve always loved amazing lighting in room, possibly cause I’m an avid reader and good lighting is EVERYTHING in order to enjoyably read a good book :b So this is why I chose to go with an all white room. The only problem is I’m a klutz who to this day spills her tea –_- But I’ll have to gain some grace, cause I’m in love with this room theme :b So without further ado, here are the rooms I’ve taken inspiration from:

I love the white faux fur blanket! Hard to find for cheap, but I’m definitely not gonna stop trying :b

This was my favourite room design! The simple bed, cute accessories, and string lights are to die for <3

And this is a collection of inspiring room pictures! Pretty eh?

The main challenge of my room design is to keep everything under budget! I am a broke uni student so money is tight, I’ll be doing a lot of thrift store rummaging and second-hand buying but I don’t mind, so long as I can say that I did all of this on my own :) That’s it for now, I’ll try and update more often! Till next time, hugs and cheers, Anya <3

Room Deco!!!

Sorry for the long absence, I am entering FINALS season (dun dun dunnnn) :( Everything has been so hectic and crazy but it's almost over so bear with me! So this summer I plan on finally decorating my room! I've had a few ideas I wanted to put to use for quite some time now, and I've also gotten a LOT of inspiration from other websites and magazines so I really want to have you guys join me on this adventure of putting together my cozy haven <3  I'm going to show you guys step by step everything I do, and hopefully you guys will get some inspiration to DIY decorate your places too :) Love you loads, hugs and cheers till next time! Anya <3

CHEZ ANYA | Toasts Français!

So French Toast is one of my many favourite breakfast meals! And since I am now living away from home and had to learn how to make my own, I want to share how to make these meals with my amazing audience! Cooking for a single person can seem hard and tedious, even when you change the yield proportion for one serving, you get weird fractions and odd numbers –_- So hopefully these tried and true recipes will help make your meals more fun, and most importantly, SATISFYING! This is my first recipe post so please forgive the lack of photos :( As soon as I can get a good camera, you will have much more visuals to enjoy!
Ingredients! You will need: 1 Egg, 1/5 Cup of Milk, 2 Slices of Bread, and Cinnamon Spice!
So it’s a pretty easy recipe to follow! First you whisk the egg and the milk together. Put the mixture in a flat dish. Heat a pan on medium-low heat, and melt butter. Once the butter is melted, and sizzles when you add water you can start the process of making the French Toast! Then you a bread slice dip each side in the mixture for around 10-15 seconds, sprinkle on your preference of cinnamon, and fry each side on medium heat until it is golden brown. Do this to both slices of the bread, serve with maple syrup and some fruits and your done! Optional: you can sift on some confectioner’s sugar. Personally I think the syrup makes it sweet enough :b

And there you have it! Quick and easy French Toast! I hope you enjoyed this post! Try it out and let me know if you liked it, and whether or not you have any suggestions! All constructive criticism is welcome! Hugs and cheers, till next time, Anya <3 :)

SWEET TREAT SUNDAY | Waffles & Hot Cocoa

As much as I am trying to eat healthy and home made foods more often, I have to treat myself every once in a while :b I have to give myself some credit though! Since the beginning of this school year I have DRASTICALLY cut down on the amount of restaurant food I consume! So this Sunday I decided to meet up with a friend whom I hadn’t seen in a while at this cute little gelato cafe! And although the gelato looked like creamy, heavenly deliciousness, due to this nasty cold (which doesn’t seem to want to leave me -_-) I had to stick with warm treats on this chilly Sunday afternoon. No bother however, because man, did the items I order do justice to their looks!

I began with this delicious Belgium waffle with fresh whipped cream and nutella sprinkled all over it, yummm <3 You could taste the freshness of the entire dessert! Halfway through my devouring of this waffle I realized I still hadn’t received the hot chocolate I had ordered :( Thankfully a kind waitress saw my distressed look and not only brought my hot chocolate over, but also gave me a free gelato voucher, HURRAY! Me and my friend managed to find a nice window seat at this time and the amazing, made from scratch hot chocolate, plus the nice company and great atmosphere made for a trip worth while! I definitely want to explore more of the coffee scene in this serene city! I have run for now, but until my next update, Arrivederci! Hugs and cheers, Anya <3

Welcome To My Blog!

Hello there person who randomly stumbled upon my blog, thank you for stopping by! I'm just a regular girl who wants to record and cherish the moments of her life so join me on this adventure please, I'll try my best not to disappoint :) Till next time, hugs and cheers, Anya <3