Behind the Scenes Tag

Hi guys,

I was tagged to do this post by Luscious Lane, so I hope you enjoy having a read of my answers! For anyone reading this, I TAG YOU!

Why and when did you start blogging?

I first started blogging about a year ago. I wanted to start blogging because I thought it would be a good way to express myself. I wanted to say that I had a hobby and that I was actually good at something! I had been reading blogs for a while before creating mine, to get some ideas about what I could talk about and what other people found interesting. Then I just thought, WHY NOT? and did my first post and I haven't looked back since.

What gives you inspiration for blog posts?

I don't really look for inspiration, I will just blog about things I like and enjoy. I like to blog about a mixture of everything, from product reviews to serious topics such as my posts about depression and rape culture, which gives me a lot of options and variety. I still love to read other blogs to get ideas and see what is a popular talking point, so I would say I get some inspiration from other bloggers.

What advise would you give to people starting out?

Be active on social media sites. I have gained most of my views and followers from sharing my blog on Twitter. It is a great way to network with other bloggers and you can make some great friends out of it too.

What is the best thing about being a blogger?

Being able to express myself and be able to talk about things that genuinely interest me. I also love the blogging community and the fact that everyone is so supportive of each other. 

What do your friends and family think about you being a blogger?

Not everyone knows that I have my own blog! My boyfriend though has been really supportive and is really proud of me for sticking with it. He knows that I struggle with my confidence and self esteem and writing my blog has really helped me fight these issues. I get so excited when I get new followers and he always seems interested, even when he couldn't care less! Family are supportive of everything I do, so as long as I am doing something I enjoy, they are more than happy.

Is blogging how you pictured it to be? 

It is a lot harder than I thought it would be, especially in terms of getting people to take notice and get followers. I think in some ways, this makes it even better when you do get views and followers though, because you have really worked hard to get noticed! I love blogging though, and the hard work does pay off.

Are there any bloggers that you feel deserve more readers/ have you made any friends through blogging?

There are so many bloggers that deserve more attention, I couldn't possibly list all of them! A few of my favourites at the moment though, are FatBeauty, Zoe's Secret Style, Leah Talks and Twinkle's Beauty Blog. These all give so much detail in their posts and I can tell they are all really passionate about their blogging. I haven't made any friends as such through blogging, but it is making me more confident in talking to new people, which is great!

What inspired your blog name?

I don't really know if I'm honest! It kinda popped into my head one day. I guess I like it because I like simplicity and I am extremely curious, especially when it comes to trying new products or having new experiences. I think my blog is simple, in its design and also in its content. I like to give a lot of information but hopefully I give it in a way that is simple and easy to understand!

48 random questions!

1. What time did you get up this morning?  About quarter past 8. I had set an alarm for quarter past 7, but somehow I managed to turn it off in my sleep. Weird.

2. How do you like your steak?  I prefer steak to be rare/medium rare but I will still eat it if it is cooked more. I just love steak!

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?  Elysium, I think. I'm not usually into sci-fi type movies, but my boyfriend loves them, so I thought I would be nice and give it a go. It was an ok movie, nothing to rave about. It was very predictable, I think that was the main problem.

4. What is your favorite TV show?  I love soaps! Only Coronation Street and Emmerdale though, Eastenders is awful. I also love Big Bang Theory and any kind of comedy show like 8 out of 10 cats or Live at the Apollo.

5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Somewhere warm. Maybe somewhere in Italy on the coast, or Australia. I want to be able to spend a lot of time outdoors, which isn't always possible/comfortable in sunny old England.

6. What did you have for breakfast? CRUMPETS. I have a slight addiction to them at the moment.

7. What is your favorite food? I have too many favourites. I love winter food, like toad in the hole and lovely big pies. Pies are lovely. Especially steak ones. I also love anything with pasta. Oh and curries. Curries are amazing. I could eat a good curry every day.

8. Foods you dislike? Mushrooms. I have a slight fear of them. Sometimes I just have to look at one and it makes me feel sick. Strange I know. I'm not keen on beans/pulses or sweetcorn either. 

9. Favorite place to eat?  Chimichangas! Or Zizzi. Zizzi does some amazing pasta dishes.

10. Favorite dressing? None.

11. What kind of vehicle do you drive? I can’t drive. I think that is a relief to many.

12. What are your favorite clothes?  I like basic clothes, just like vests and skinny jeans. I also like to wear skater dresses with leggings and converse, or ballet pumps. I have a jumper addiction at the moment, what with the cold weather. My favourite is my Primark red and black striped jumper dress. LOVE.

13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?  Anywhere! I just want to travel. 

14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?  I don't really know!

15. Where would you want to retire?  I'm not sure really. I am too young to think about that haha! I don't want to live in a retirement home, I know that. So as long as I am in my own house, I will be happy.

16. Favorite time of day?  Early evening/sunset.

17. Where were you born?  Leicester!

18. What is your favorite sport to watch?  Tennis.

19. What is your favorite fragrance? At the moment it is the Christina Aguilera Eau de Parfum. It has a really sweet scent to it and it can be worn for all occasions. Plus the bottle is absolutely gorgeous. 

20. What is your favorite face cream?  I don't really use one =\

21. Favorite baby/kids products? I don't have a baby!

22. People watcher?  Oh I am terrible for it. I think I am quite nosey. I don't mean to be though!

23. Are you a morning or night person? More of a night person. I am so grumpy in the morning. Give me a cup of tea though and I will be happy =D

24. Do you have any pets? Technically I have 2 cats. They live with my parents, but I only moved out 2 years ago and I still classify them as my cats haha. I love animals, I have always had a pet of some kind ever since I was little. 

25. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share?  Erm.....no. My life is pretty darn boring at the moment. I have heaps of uni work to do, if that classes as exciting?

26. What did you want to be when you were little? A teacher.

27. What is your favorite memory?  I have lots. If I was to be soppy, I would say meeting my boyfriend (awwwwww).  Family holidays always bring back nice memories I guess, and just being a kid and messing about with my brother.

28. Are you a cat or dog person?  I like both but I do lean towards cats :)

29. Are you married?  Nope.

30. Always wear your seat belt?  Yep.

31. Been in a car accident?  Nope.

32. Any pet peeves?  Windy weather. I don't know why, it just really annoys me. Sometimes I will just not want to go out if I know it is windy. I also get annoyed with really loud eaters. My boyfriend is the worst. It basically sounds like he is inhaling his food, which isn't the nicest sound.

33. Favorite pizza toppings?  Seafood. Tuna, prawn and anchovies are lovely on a pizza. I know that a lot of people think seafood on a pizza is just wrong but it tastes so yummy :) I also like chicken and bacon. Or general meaty pizzas.

34. Favorite flower?  Lilies or carnations.

35. Favorite ice cream? Ben and Jerrys Half Baked is probably one of the best things in the world. I also like really good quality vanilla ice cream. 

36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Sheddy's in Spalding in Lincolnshire is probably one of the best places to go to get fish and chips. If I want fast food then fish and chips is definitely my favourite. Their chips are amazing and they always give lots of batter bits.

37. How many times did you fail your driver’s test? I haven't tried.

38. From whom did you get your last email? A generic job alert email.

39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?  Oh I don't know, there are a few different ones. I love clothes from Fat Face and Joe Browns, so that would be an option. Maybe EMP as well. They sell really nice alternative clothes and some amazing dresses, but I can't afford them :(

40. Do anything spontaneous lately?  I randomly put blonde bits in my hair a few weeks ago. I got bored and I sprayed some John Frieda lightening spray into the ends of my hair and it came out pretty light. I love it, but I do have a tendency of doing weird things to my hair when I am bored.

41. Like your job? I don't have a job, someone hire me? Please :D

42. Broccoli?  It is my favourite vegetable.

43. What was your favorite vacation?   I've had a few really good holidays. I have been going to Turkey for the past 10 years and there have been some really good times. I had a lovely holiday to Fuerteventura last year as well though.

44. Last person you went out to dinner with?  My parents.

45. What are you listening to right now?  The tv.

46. What is your favorite color? I love teal, silver and black.

47. How many tattoos do you have?  None, but I would like a few. I just need to be brave. And be able to afford it.

48. Coffee drinker? Sometimes. I prefer tea, but I sometimes get cravings for a nice big cappucino.