tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62607177872895094702024-03-05T12:02:09.732-08:00Emma-Astrid | Blogemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.comBlogger686125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-36940045402128173012016-04-10T05:33:00.002-07:002016-04-10T05:33:24.044-07:00Ramblings.I know, it's been so long since I posted on here last. I can now say that despite all of my (failed) attempts, regular blogging just isn't my thing.<br />
I can't really say that 2016 has started with a bang. I went to the beach less over my summer holidays, despite the fact that I live near a beach and usually love being in the water, I've been to the gym less and am the least fit I have been in a while, I started honours full-time but dropped down to part-time because of major stuff-ups with my thesis topic, adding yet another year to my never-ending degree, I've worked a lot and saved some money, but I've also said no to a lot more things, and doubted myself more. I just feel like time is going too quickly and that I'm suddenly going to be old with nothing to show for my life. Quarter life crisis? Yep, sounds about right. All I want is to be out in the world, meeting new and different people, learning about things that aren't found in my textbooks, and discovering what it feels like to be truly carefree and happy.<br />
Maybe postgraduate study stress is the cause of these thoughts, maybe it's the fact that I'm turning 23 in less than a week, maybe it's just boredom with routine.. and routine isn't something I do well, or maybe it's more deep than that and I need to go on some kind of journey of re-discovery.<br />
Either way, someone buy me a one-way ticket to somewhere in Europe please? Or buy me a holiday flat in London? You'll make me happier than you could ever know.<br />
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It's eight days away from Swedish Christmas (Julafton), and my Christmas shopping is completely finished! So now I can just look forward to spending time with my family, eating some of my favourite foods and seeing other people (hopefully) enjoying the presents I bought them. </div>
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I have already opened some of my own presents from Immy and Sam (I was allowed to), and I couldn't be happier with what I got :)</div>
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Luckily I will still have other presents to open on Julafton and I have been saving some money for the Boxing Day sales, which will be like a whole day of shopping for presents for myself ;)</div>
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I have also had a few days off from work recently, so I have met up with my friend Clare in Chatswood on Monday and with Alysha in Avalon yesterday. Alysha and I went to a cool organic cafe where I got the biggest chai latte I have ever seen and I bought some One Teaspoon shorts that I am super excited about. </div>
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Today I picked up my parcel from Immy, went to the shops with my mum (where I tried on a dress that my mum bought for me for Christmas) and have just been relaxing before I get back in to work tomorrow. </div>
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I might put on a Harry Potter movie and make some hot chocolate because a storm is coming in, so now is the perfect chance to get that cozy christmas feeling that I miss so much from Sweden. </div>
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emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-76272002881047427242015-12-10T22:26:00.002-08:002015-12-15T17:57:39.156-08:00Pizza lovin'I mentioned pizza in my last post but here I am about to talk about pizza again. It is, after all, my favourite food.<br />
I recently finished work for the day, Sam is on his way over for one or two nights and I just ordered some pizza and pasta from Crust (my all time fave pizza delivery place). Sam also promised that I could choose a christmas movie for us to watch on Netflix, so if this all isn't "fredagsmys" (Friday coziness would be the best translation I can think of for that), then I don't know what is.<br />
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Tomorrow morning Sam and I are going to go to my favourite cafe, Fika in Manly and I am hoping to finish off my christmas shopping before I have to work in the afternoon.<br />
Next week I am only working three days and I have some plans throughout the week, so hopefully I will have some more time to blog then too. But for now, I am going to crack open a cider and watch some TV while I wait for Sam.<br />
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xxemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-62612716093231739092015-11-30T19:13:00.000-08:002015-11-30T19:13:07.271-08:00Christmas feelings My past few days have been spent working, seeing friends (I can now tick ordering, and attempting to eat, a 1 metre pizza off my bucket list), and spending time with Sam.<br />
Summer has also finally arrived, but I am working for the next six days so my long awaited visits to the beach may have to wait. Summer arriving also means that December is here, and I can finally start watching christmas movies and playing christmas songs with no shame. I can now even proudly say that I am two people away from having my christmas shopping finished. New Year's resolutions haven't even started and I am already becoming more organised ;)<br />While I was getting some christmas presents online this morning I decided I would get some things for myself, so I am keenly awaiting a new bralette, eyeliner and Limecrime lipstick in the mail. The blender I was waiting on earlier arrived and I couldn't be happier! Homemade smoothies have never tasted so good.<br />
<br />I am waiting for a call at the moment so I might wrap some christmas presents in the meantime (can you tell that I'm in the christmas spirit?), then I am hoping to either go to the beach or visit Manly for a fika date with my mum. I am definitely trying to make the most of my last day off before a lot of working!<br />
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<br />emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-2362604462293228812015-11-16T17:16:00.004-08:002015-11-16T17:16:38.022-08:00IMATS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have work for the next five days, so although I won't be making many posts on here in that time, it will be so nice to be kept busy and to be making some money.<br />
On the weekend I spent both Saturday and Sunday in the city; Saturday was spent shopping and having an amazing lunch at a Chinese restaurant and Sunday was spent at IMATS. Although I had a limited budget at IMATS, I still got to learn about some new makeup brands, see a show on lashes and contouring, and picked up: Real Techniques makeup brushes (sculpting kit), three Modelrock lashes and lash glue, Makeupstore eyeshadow in 'Sun breeze', and a Mac lipstick in 'Velvet Teddy'.<br />
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Some other products I discovered at IMATS and am interested in buying in the future:<br />
<b>Sugarpill 'Kitten parade' eyeshadow</b>, which I have heard can also be used as a highlighter.<br />
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<b>Mac 'Prep +prime fix +. </b>An interesting tip I heard about this was that you can spray it directly on to your beauty blender to help set foundation and concealer.<br /><br />
and <b>Makeup Store liquid eyeliner. </b>This one is waterproof and gives the most precise jet black line (I tested in on my hand at IMATS).<br />
I was actually so excited to discover that Makeup store has a website for Australia and can be bought in Sydney. I was so in love with this brand when I was living in Sweden!<br />Let me know if any of you have tried these products, as I would love to hear some feedback before I purchase them all at their full retail price.<br />
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Otherwise, I have been spending my time working on, and having meetings for, my honours project. I am also now the proud owner of a food blender. I happened to find one discounted online and my dad said he would get it for me as an early christmas present, so I am eagerly awaiting its arrival.<br />
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For now though, I need to get myself some lunch and get ready for work.<br />
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Since I woke up yesterday morning to the news of the horrific events that have taken place in Paris, I have been feeling so much sadness for all the people that lost their lives, and for those who lost loved ones. My thoughts are with all the individuals who have suffered from these attacks. And the worst part is that this isn't just a one-off attack. It is so important to show support and stand united in times like this, and to not place the blame on any individuals other than the extremists behind these acts. A group of extremists do not represent the entire muslim population, and the refugees fleeing to other countries have been trying to escape from exactly these kinds of acts of terrorism for some time now.<br />
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Please show support to those affected and spread love and kindness, as that is exactly what the world needs in times like this.<br />
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I said I wanted to do more things during the week, so that's exactly what I did.<br />
Here is trip #1 by myself, which was the Spit Bridge to Manly walk. It took me two hours (it's a 10km walk) and I felt extremely tired but great afterwards. It was so nice being outside in the warm, sunny weather and exercising at the same time. My goals of getting fit and getting out more are both starting to happen, and I couldn't be happier!<br />
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Happy Tuesday everyone :)<br />
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xxemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-67821248770789862902015-11-08T17:03:00.002-08:002015-11-08T17:03:48.001-08:00Self-reflectIt's interesting what some time alone can teach you about yourself. I have kind of been left to my own devices during the week while everyone I know is either at their full time job or at university. This had led me to discover that I actually hate being alone. I have been spending all my free days indoors, almost too scared to venture out, which sounds ridiculous now that I am writing this down. I am realising that I have spent a lot of the past few years distracting myself from spending time with, well, <i>myself</i>.<br />
I remember that when I was younger and home alone, I had to turn the TV just so I could hear other people talking in the background. At university, I spent all my free time studying or talking to people because I couldn't bear the thought of just being alone in my own head.<br />
I honestly admire people that can visit cafes or the movies by themselves, because there is something that seems freeing about that. So this brings me to the conclusion that I need to learn more about myself by actually putting myself out of my comfort zone and taking the <strike>steps</strike> leap to go on some adventures alone. After a quick google, I found some museums I would like to visit, some shops I would like to go to, and some walks I would like to do around Sydney. I am planning to start more locally and to then start doing things in the city that I have always been interested in doing or seeing.<br />
I am also going to look up some projects that I can do at home when I am not in the mood to go anywhere. So far I have decided that I want to get back in to learning French and to improve my baking skills. I will keep you posted on my progress!<br />
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Typical of a psychology student to be doing a bit of self-reflection ;) Have a good week everyone.<br />
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So a few things have changed since I last wrote a blog post. I got a job at the place my brother works at, I have arranged a Skype meeting for tomorrow with my co-supervisor for honours, which means that post-graduate is starting to feel more like a reality, and I have also developed a new-found interest in baking and cooking. Although I do blame the last "change" on the terrible weather and boredom I have been experiencing lately.<br /><br />
I have also started a 12-week exercise program, so I can feel confident with my body in summer and just generally feel fit and healthy. I will be posting monthly updates about progress with my actual body shape and my strength as well.<br />The idea of the program is to do 20 minute intense exercise circuits on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and then all of the other days I will be going for jogs or maybe doing some yoga classes or going to the gym to do cardio. I have my fingers crossed that I can stick to this because I am terrible at motivating myself when it comes to exercise.<br />
Anyone got any good tips to get and stay motivated?<br />
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xxemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-4669671982033392802015-10-22T04:28:00.003-07:002015-10-22T04:28:33.045-07:00Unpacking my lifeI have had an absolutely hectic week since arriving back in Sydney. Although it does feel amazing to be able to do things without having to worry about study all the same time.<br />
Today I went to IKEA with my mum and ended up spending $50 on random bits and bobs, and I have to shamefully admit that some of it was christmas stuff. I am seriously turning in to one of those people that starts putting out christmas decorations before halloween.<br />
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I have also helped out my family with a garage sale, been to a Kookai warehouse sale, visited Sam for two nights, spoken to Flick briefly on Skype and am spending the night with some friends tomorrow, and I still have shark diving and a halloween party to look forward to after that. Unfortunately I also have to start searching for jobs and doing some preliminary research for honours.<br />
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I just wanted to get started with blogging again now that I have some more time on my hands, but I will have some photos of the things I have bought recently up soon. I just need to unpack and get myself settled at home first. As much as I hate packing, I think unpacking is so much worse.emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-31062546942196808512015-09-15T19:15:00.003-07:002015-09-15T19:15:38.413-07:00Uni assignments and holidays This trimester has been such a busy one for me. But I am so unbelievably excited for the university year to end. Since I started at university in 2013, I have studied a full-time load and taken on extra units over the christmas break, so it feels like I haven't been able to have a proper holiday yet. But this trimester is the last one of my undergraduate degree and I am FINALLY going to have a break without any units to worry about. I have plans to travel, spend lots of time with friends and family, spend time with Sam, go to the beach, get a job (I will need something to occupy all my free time with), and read some books that aren't related to university work.<br />I am also looking forward to just resting, as I have been sick a lot this trimester, which I pin down to stress. So actually having nothing to worry about is going to be the best feeling!<br /><br />I only have three weeks to go until exams begin so time is definitely going very quickly these days. Currently, I am working on a case study of Ivan Milat, who murdered seven backpackers between 1989 and 1992 (I think) and is currently facing multiple lifetime sentences in a maximum security prison in Australia. Although seeing documentaries and reading about the man is extremely chilling, there is something interesting about crime scene investigations and murder mysteries. Maybe I need to start watching shows like CSI. Although I don't think becoming a crime scene investigator is going to become a part of my career plan anytime soon..<br />
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Anyway, I just wanted to give a super quick update and although this blog is going to be very quiet once exams get closer, I definitely have a lot of exciting things planned for my holidays. My goal is to buy a camera sometime after christmas so I can start taking some really good quality photos. Goal number 2 is to learn how to use a photo editing program that I have on my computer, and to put more time and effort in to blogging. But we will see how that all goes..<br />
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Have a great week everyone!<br />
xxemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-3293521158042411662015-09-03T21:09:00.000-07:002015-09-03T21:09:01.234-07:00This. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This video is a bit old as it was posted on YouTube last year, but it is still so relevant.<br />I am so sick of hearing people victim blaming, especially in cases you hear or read about in the media. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but reading the sick comments that some people write about victims of serious abuse, rape, murder, etc. angers me and makes me wonder whether this is due to a lack of understanding, or due to a complete absence of human compassion.<br /><br />
Either way, I think this video is a great way to educate people about the fact that it is not okay to blame a victim due to what they were wearing, how drunk they were, how much makeup they were wearing, or anything that relates to this. It is the <i>offender</i> that made the conscious decision to commit the crime, and that is where the blame and punishment needs to lie.<br />This is a topic of conversation that really needs more attention, and it all starts with us spreading and supporting these kinds of important and relevant messages.<br />
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xxemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-73288337311972511902015-08-26T20:42:00.002-07:002015-08-26T20:42:34.440-07:00Holiday weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are a few photos I took on the weekend when I went for Breakfast at North Head with my dad and Sam. We had a really delicious breakfast with a great view and then took one of the walking paths in the area to show Sam around a bit.<br />We ended up seeing seals at one of the look outs (you can sort of see them in the middle of the bottom photo), which was so cool. Apologies that the photos are so dark though, I am still super unfamiliar with the photo editing program I have on my computer..<br />
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This week I have been slowly getting better from the tonsilitis I had. I managed to do a bit of shopping for makeup and skin care stuff, go to the dentist twice to get new retainers and then a teeth clean, see Trainwreck at the movies with some friends, and today I went to buy some presents for Father's Day and Max and Joyce's birthdays which I will miss out on because I will be back up at uni.<br />
I also took the train to Sam's last night to stay the night and although it went so quickly, it was so good to see him one last time before I head back up to Armidale tomorrow morning.<br />
My holidays definitely didn't turned out the way I had planned because of getting sick, but I still managed to catch up with a few people and get some study done. So at least I won't be completely behind when classes start up again. emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-17418197303813911652015-08-22T21:25:00.002-07:002015-08-22T21:25:55.163-07:00New skin care routineI have been extremely sick for the past week so apart from dying on the sofa, Youtube and my external hard drive have been my life. There was one Youtube video in particular that I watched about a night time skincare routine and it made me realise how wrong I have been doing it for so long.<br />
Each morning I would cleanse my face, put moisturiser on my face then go straight in to putting makeup on. At night I would use makeup remover to get everything off my face then moisture and go straight to bed. That there is pretty much the lazy girl's guide to skincare. Effective, but definitely not so great for the skin.<br />
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But anyway, this Youtube video talked about the proper way to treat your skin in both the morning and night and it has definitely opened my eyes. This <a href="http://www.carolinehirons.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> is where the gold mine of information came from, and I thought I should share what I have learnt. I have changed up my skincare routine since watching the video and reading the blog and have already been seeing the benefits!<br />
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<u>Morning skin care routine:</u><br />
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<b>Cleanse</b> Use a facial cleanser and a flannel first off in the morning to get rid of any impurities and to freshen the face up<br />
<b>Toner </b>This step is to strip off any dead skin, and is also very refreshing.<br />
<b>Spray hydrate </b>I find this step optional as it is only really there to get some extra moisture in to your skin in the morning.<br />
<b>Eye cream </b>This can be applied both under and above the eye area.<br />
<b>Serum or oil</b> (I prefer serum personally) This step is super important in terms of hydrating your skin and making it feel super smooth.<br />
<b>Moisturiser </b>Just a small layer of this is needed once the serum or oil has soaked in. <b> </b><br />
<b>SPF </b>If required.<br />
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<u>Night time skin care routine:</u><br />
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This one is almost identical to the morning routine.<br />
<b>Pre-cleanse </b>This step is where you remove your make up before you actually start cleansing your face. I am a huge fan of micellar cleanser (I think that is the name) and I use one by Garnier, which is a lot cheaper than Bioderma.<br />
<b>Cleanse</b><br />
<b>Toner</b><br />
<b>Spray hydrate</b><br />
<b>Eye cream</b><br />
<b>Serum or oil</b><br />
<b>Night cream </b>This step is a little different. Night cream is specifically made to put on at night after cleansing your face (which is pretty self-explanatory in the name), and should keep your skin nice and soft during the night.<br />
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So there you go, the holy grail to skin care! I know it sounds like a lot at first, but I skip the spray hydrate step and only do the eye cream step in the morning. Once you get the hang of it, the whole routine definitely becomes a lot easier and quicker. I definitely had to update my skin care collection because I didn't own quite a few of these products but I really do think it will be worth it in the long run, and there's nothing better than having a smooth, pimple-free face every day :)<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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xxemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-6138213573699761772015-07-12T02:28:00.003-07:002015-07-12T02:31:45.923-07:00Society told me soSo I was watching some Buzzfeed videos on Youtube today and one about pubic hair popped up in the suggested videos. That kind of got me thinking about hair in general and how different the standards are for men and women. Then I remembered a video I watched a while ago from a Swedish youtuber that I am subscribed to (Clara Henry) where she confronted some comments she received about having hairy legs. She had posted a photo on twitter (maybe instagram?) completely unrelated to her legs but some people felt the need to point out that it was gross that her legs were unshaven. Where did these expectations about hair even come from?<br />
For me personally, I do prefer to shave certain areas of my body. Not because it is expected of me but because I dislike the feeling of having hairy armpits, and I like having smooth legs during summer because it makes me feel more comfortable and confident in myself. However, during winter it's a whole different story. I think people need to get over the idea that girls need to shave simply because they are a girl. We need to accept the fact that being a certain gender does not automatically mean you have to follow a very specific rule book based on gender stereotypes.<br />
What I do love is seeing popular Youtube channels like Buzzfeed and other social media platforms accepting the idea that whether you have no hair down there, or have a bush of hair, that it doesn't really make much of a difference. Who even knew there were so many different 'styles'?<br />
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I found this cool chart and couldn't help but share. Don't be afraid to get creative!<br />
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P.s. Thank you to all the strong women out there who have inspired me to be confident in myself as a woman and to do whatever the hell I want, despite what society says.emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-76235045834556010302015-07-03T21:10:00.001-07:002015-07-07T21:27:33.521-07:00Lazy SaturdaySo I just finished watching the final season of Sex and the City and I am already trying to decide what series to move on to next. I have always been more of a series person than a movie person and I always get so involved in the current series I'm watching. I love having something to watch just to take my mind off things, to play in the background while I'm upset, something to sit and watch with friends, and something that takes me through a roller coaster of emotions with every new episode.<br />
So, does anyone have any recommendations? My favourite series so far have probably been Gossip Girl, The IT crowd, The Walking Dead, The Vampire Diaries and Sex and the City.<br />
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Apart from spending my life watching series, I attempted to dress as a gangster for the pub night this week ('Straight out of Comtpon' theme), have done as much study as I can with only one textbook (the others are still being sent over) and been procrastinating way more than necessary when it comes to getting some research work done, for a paid job I have, and looking in to honours topics. <br />
I am also currently contemplating whether to attend the 80s prom event at college tonight, because as fun as it sounds, it costs $20 and is outside. The outside part wouldn't be a big deal if I were living anywhere else that isn't Armidale. I have also had a pretty rough week so lying in bed watching movies seems so much more appealing at the moment. But who knows..<br />
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Just some selfies from my uni holidays. </div>
I am so sad that my holidays are ending tomorrow and that I have to get back in to a routine for classes and study. But at the same time I am excited to be starting the final trimester of my undergraduate degree (!!!)<div>
On Friday, Max and I started the journey up to Armidale and dropped Sam off in Gosford on the way. We had a really chilled night once we arrived and just had a few casual drinks, got Indian takeaway and watched a few movies. </div>
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Yesterday was spent dropping Max off at the train station, doing some grocery shopping, sorting a few things out before classes start on Monday and having a few (or maybe more than a few..) drinks with my floor. </div>
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On a complete different note, I was so happy to wake up to the changes regarding same sex marriage in the US :) It is seriously time for Australia to get on board as well.<br /></div>
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Max and I went for a quick trip to IKEA yesterday. I bought a few small bits for my room at college, which included a small white pot for makeup brushes, a fake plant and pot for it to add some grenery to my room, a big jar to put tea bags in and a clear set of drawers for makeup and other random bits and pieces.<br />
We also stopped at the cafe for cinnamon buns (bullar) and coffee and at the food shop to pick up some lollies and Marabou chocolate (my absolute favourite).<br />As weird as it sounds, IKEA is literally one of my favourite places to go because it reminds me of Sweden and I just love walking through and looking at the displays. I always come out feeling inspired and ready to recreate my room.<br />
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- Emma xemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-21801075909757466082015-06-15T22:27:00.002-07:002015-06-15T22:46:40.983-07:00I'm a Feminist??Firstly, I just want to address what 'feminism' really means. This word has become somewhat taboo in today's society and is synonymous with "man-haters", women who don't shave their armpits, women who don't wear makeup, and rampant protesters. Although this may be true in some cases, this word encompasses so much more. Feminism is about wanting <i>equal</i> rights between both genders. This does not mean that women wish to become superior over men, but that they simply wish to be treated in the same way as men. It is also believed that only women can be feminists, but men too experience gender stereotyping and pressures. Feminism means for men that they don't have to be teased for not having big muscles, or that a little boy can play with a doll without being laughed at and ridiculed by peers. On a more serious note, men who become rape victims may feel uncomfortable talking about this experience and because of this suffer psychologically for many years. All because men are expected to 'be strong' and to not feel or show any emotions.<br />
You may wonder why it is then called <i>fem</i>inism? Well then I pose this question: why is our entire existence then called <i>man</i>kind?<br />
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Women who have been harassed in the workplace and then gone on to complain have been fired, women who were raped have been blamed because what they were wearing was 'too provoking', some women can no longer be outside alone without feeling scared, women around the world are not pursuing careers they really want to be in simply because it's a 'man's job', male sport dominates the TV screen while women's sport is barely given recognition, all because society tells us that this is how things should be. But why? Why is it that because we were born with ovaries, a uterus and a vagina, we should not be given the same opportunities as men? In my mind it just makes so little sense.<br />
I just wanted to make this post to raise some awareness, to get people thinking, and because I believe that the current thinking around what it means to be a 'feminist' really needs to change. Personally, I don't hate men, I wear makeup, I shave my armpits, I haven't been involved in any extreme protests, and I love being a woman and feeling feminine, yet I still identify myself as a feminist. This is because I believe that I am entitled to live my life the way I choose and I will never accept that I am here for men's pleasure or to conform to society's beliefs about women. So if you can identify with any of this, then I hope that you too will start being passionate about feminism and proudly call yourself a feminist. We need more strong women in the world who are willing to stand up for themselves and fight for equality because despite already having come such a long way, there is still a lot more that needs to change.<br />
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Here are just a few links to keep you updated, teach you more, and provide you with some cool gear to show your support:<br />
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Website - <a href="http://feminist.com/" target="_blank">News and updates about feminism</a><br />
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Youtube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJPT_U97lNs" target="_blank">Laci Green talking about feminism</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkjW9PZBRfk" target="_blank">Emma Watson's UN speech (Heforshe)</a><br />
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Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BeingFeminist?fref=ts" target="_blank">Being Feminist Facebook page</a><br />
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Cool feminist apparel - <a href="http://www.feministapparel.com/" target="_blank">T-shirts, tank tops, jumpers, bags, and posters</a><br />
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Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms would have plenty more people/organisations anyone can follow, so be sure to search 'feminist' or 'feminism' on those too :)<br />
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- Emma xxemmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-60111889243670265192015-06-14T21:26:00.002-07:002015-06-14T21:26:31.358-07:00RamblingsJust because it has been so long since I properly introduced myself/gave a little rant on here, I thought I would let you in to some of my current thoughts. I am always interested in what makes people happy, what mades them angry, what they are passionate about and things that scare them. Just kind of what defines them, or what makes them, them. I feel like knowing this kind of stuff teaches you a lot about a person, so here's my own take on that I suppose. <br />
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What makes me happy?<br />
My family. These are the people that have seen every side of me and the people I can be my complete self around. I don't have to pretend, or put up any walls and I can be truly happy around them.<br />
Love. The idea of love, being in love, feeling loved and having someone to love are all some of the most amazing feelings I know.<br />
The ocean. Every time I come home, I notice the ocean straight away and can hear the sound of the waves crashing and straight away I just feel completely calm and relaxed.<br />
Traveling. There is nothing that compares to being in a place I am unfamiliar with and just discovering cool places, experiencing new cultures, trying new food, and meeting new people. I just love that sense of discovery and adventure that comes with traveling.<br />
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What makes me angry?<br />
Racism, homophobia, sexism and just the whole concept of inequality makes me angry. It makes me angry, and sad, that some people have to go through life with a disadvantage because they are a different colour, or because they were born with a disability, or because they love people of the same sex.<br />
I just hate the whole idea of societal hierarchies and I hate that men have more of an advantage in some professions simply because of their sex. A man in the exact same job position as a woman with the same qualifications is still somehow entitled to better wages. How does that make sense?<br />
I know things have improved dramatically, even since 50 years ago, but there is still such a long way to come. It's crazy to think that if every person from a first world country donated a dollar or two to help stop poverty, then poverty would probably be non-existent. It sounds so simple, yet making something like that happen would be almost impossible.<br />
It also angers me that the colour 'nude' is associated with a tone closer to white. But what about black people? Why is society pushing the idea that the norm should be to have lighter skin?<br />
This could turn in to a much bigger rant, so I might leave this for another day. I would be interested in doing a post about trusted organisations who are helping to fight these issues that people can get on board with. Or simple ways in which we can contribute in smaller ways to raise awareness.<br />
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What am I passionate about?<br />
I am passionate about psychology. I want to be someone that can make a difference in other people's lives. I want to be someone that can help people who have not been able to help themselves.<br />
Learning. I have always loved school and loved the idea that no matter how much I know, there is always something else out there still to learn. I feel like every single experience in my life, good or bad, has taught me so much.<br />
Feminism. I love being a woman, and I don't believe that, just because of my gender, I should receive different treatment from a man.<br />
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What confuses me? And what scares me?<br />
Life in general is pretty scary. It scares me that time is moving way too quickly and that I will miss out on something just because there was never enough time.<br />
Death. When I say this I am referring more to other people dying than myself. I have had so many nightmares about people close to me dying and it makes me realise that one day people are there and the next they can just be gone. Just the whole concept of death and even life for that matter is just so beyond me.<br />
Disappointing myself. I am scared of failure and because of this I put a ridiculous amount of pressure on myself at times, and miss out on things because I am working so hard to achieve to a level I am happy with (in this particular case I am talking about achieving academically). I also feel as if other people have certain expectations of me, and if I don't do as well as I expected then other people will be disappointed in me and think differently of me.<br />
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There is so much that I could add to all of these lists, but I thought something a bit briefer for now would be good. I kind of just wanted to put a bit more of myself out there and give a different side of myself. There is so much more to me than the outfits I am wearing, the clothes I like, what I got up to over the weekend, etc. So I want this blog to not only include those kind of things but to also be a true representation of me where I am comfortable voicing my thoughts on different issues too. I am definitely going to aim to spend a bit more time on this blog to shape it in to something I am really proud of and happy with. I know I have said that quite a few times but this time, but I'm feeling more inspired and passionate this time around.<br />
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<br />emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-54457482079910462642015-06-14T19:46:00.001-07:002015-06-14T19:46:49.672-07:00Holidays I have been so bad at blogging this year.. But this year has just been absolutely insane with uni, college and working. Some pretty big changes in my life since I last made a post though: I now have a car and my P's for that matter. Freedom has never felt so good! I have also finished trimester 1 at uni, meaning I only have one more trimester left of my undergraduate degree.<br />
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Time has gone way too quickly since I moved up to Armidale. It is crazy to think how much has happened and how much I have changed since the day I embarked on a 7 hour drive to a place I had never heard of before I applied to do a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours there, had never been to, and where I knew absolutely no one. But despite a lot of ups and downs since then, I could not be happier with my decision to move there. It has really opened up my eyes to how rewarding it can be to just drop everything and follow your heart. To just let go and let my sense of adventure take over.<br />
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Lately, I have been wanting more than anything to just go someplace new again, meet new people, be by myself and as stereotypical as it sounds, just discover myself. The only thing that is stopping me is the cost that it would take to make this happen. So if anyone is willing to make a large donation ;)...<br />
I am however being more realistic and aiming to do postgraduate study elsewhere, which would still allow me to do something new and different and something that would put me a bit out of my comfort zone. I'm just kind of bored I suppose, and have fallen in to a pattern. I still feel young, and feel like it is way too early for me settle down in to a pattern and follow a path that everyone is eventually expected to go down. The pattern is nice sometimes, and it definitely has its moments. But I just need something more. I suppose I am confused, and torn, and just need to put myself out there to find out what it is I really want.<br />I don't even know if any of that made sense, but I am just trying to put my very jumbled thoughts in to words. Life is just way too short to feel unhappy or to spend time being confused over something so trivial.<br />
Sometimes it's good to just do something that scares us.<br />
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Anyway, this post turned out a bit differently to what I expected. But I am kind of sick of holding myself back. I want this to be a place where I can express everything and anything. Things that make me happy, things that make me angry or sad, things that I like and love, and even things that confuse me.<br />
<br />So, if anyone has any tips about good universities in England or Ireland let me know!<br />
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<b>Genre</b>: Comedy, Drama<br />
<b>Watch this if you liked</b>: The Intouchables<br />
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I went and saw this movie the other day and it was lighthearted, thought-provoking, well filmed, and emotional all at once. <br />
I enjoyed that it was a little different to movies you see nowadays and showed you some of the struggles of both having, and living with someone, that is diagnosed with autism. It is about so much more than this however, so I won't give any more away and let you find out everything else for yourself ;)<br />
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All up I would give it <b>4.5/5 stars</b>.emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-64610940896106925262015-04-06T02:48:00.002-07:002015-04-06T02:48:18.403-07:00Time offThe past few months have gone by in a whirlwind for me. I have been super busy with study but the senior academic mentor position I have at college is taking up most of my time. Then any spare moments I have are spent skyping or calling Sam, and getting involved at college.. and I of course include drinking in the 'getting involved category' ;). <div>
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I am in Sydney on holidays at the moment, but unfortunately holidays for me means catching up on weekly readings, creating workshop presentations, organising things for college, doing assignments, and completing some online quizzes. Luckily I have a view of the beach and home cooked food to keep me motivated.<br />I also have my 22nd birthday party coming up in two weeks to look forward too.<br /><br />I am also relaxed and ready to study because I have spent the last few days with my love on the Gold Coast where I had the most amazing holiday and stayed in a luxurious hotel. We also managed to hit up Seaworld and Move World, as well as do some shopping one of the days. We got back on Saturday night but kept the holiday going by spending yesterday at the Sydney Royal Easter Show where I befriended some baby goats and stuffed my face with fairy floss. When we came back home afterwards my parents had an easter dinner prepared which was the icing on the cake for my few days off from study. </div>
emmaisapaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16211064618645344426noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6260717787289509470.post-88712652533783049712015-02-27T02:08:00.003-08:002015-06-16T19:29:52.270-07:00Guess Who's Back, Back AgainIt has definitely been a while since I posted anything on here. I just finished my first week of classes, but before that I was doing O-week, and even before that I was on a friendship and then a leadership camp. So I have been pretty busy, to put it simply.<br />
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Last weekend there were a few functions going on to celebrate all the Gerros (second years and above) arriving back at college. We had a toga party and a jungle party which were both really fun. The most exciting thing about last weekend though would have to be Sam coming up for a surprise visit. Distance really has made me appreciate this guy so much more. The only bad part was that the weekend went way too quickly! I also got sick the day after he left, so this week has been spent loading up on medicine and trying to recover.<br />
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There has just been so much happening. Once I get my head around all my classes and all the college events, I will try and post more regularly. Hopefully I can do one post per event instead of a long post about five different events all muddled together. But for now, here's a bit of a preview of the past few weeks in my life (apologies in advance for any blurred photos).<br />
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Today is my last day in Sydney and I have spent it reading over my brother's resume (awesome sister right here), going to lunch with my mum and my brother, and packing.<br />
I spent the weekend with Sam going to IKEA, eating Sven's Swedish pizza, watching the soccer, going on a breakfast date, and just chilling. So I am definitely relaxed and ready to head back up to Armidale. Or as ready as I can be at least, because continuing my holiday definitely sounds more appealing.<br />
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For the rest of this week I have a committee camp, and then leadership training starts the week after. Everyone else will be back up at college on the 20th of February so I am probably most excited about that. Starting lectures is probably what I am least looking forward to. Also not having Sam around at college, that is definitely going to suck.<br />But I am trying to get myself in to the mind set that I have to make the most of this year because this is my last year of undergraduate study, as well as my last year at college.<br />
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