And I'm Back Again! - Germany

Back in my own country!

I spent two weeks with my boyfriend, who will now be PB from now on.

I saw snow for the first time!

I intend to return to Germany in the near future!

Art Break - 2016 Christmas Tree

Apparently I missed the meeting where it was decided who would put up the Christmas tree... I was told I had to do it.

Daytime near the fairy house.

Due to space complaints, I scaled the operation down.
I used a little tinsel tree that I already had, put beads on strings to make ornaments, a gold button for a topper, and used a battery-powered string of lights.

Night time near the fairy house.

Both PU2 and SU2 asked if I would also put up the big tree.
I told them if they wanted the big tree, they should put it up.

There was no big tree last year :p

Nature's Organics - Fruits - Coconut & Lime - Shampoo

This smells so lovely!

This shampoo:
 - is cruelty free.
 - lathers well.
 - cleans the hair in one wash.
 - is very affordable.
 - is Australian made and owned
 - in a recyclable container

I did it as a list because there are just so many good things about this product!

In Australia and need shampoo? Get this!

Price: 5/5 ($2.09 for 500mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Colourpop - Ultra Matte Lip - More Better

This is a opaque matte liquid lipstick from Colourpop.

In the tube it looks like a dark pink, on it is much darker.

I wish the tube would better reflect the true colour.


It is a nice shade however and is very long lasting.


Price: 5/5 ($7.50 for 3.2g)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no real scent)
Effectiveness: 4.5/5

The Body Shop - Drench Sponge - Large

I love this!
It lathers up body wash so nicely, is gentle on your skin and looks so nice.

It is also made of synthetic material as to not harm natural sea sponges, but feels the same.
(I have never used a natural sea sponge and never will)

So you can love the ocean (as a place) and love the ocean (by protecting it)!

You do have to keep it wet or it dried out, but it easily softens again when re-hydrated.

I have to throw mine out, because I have loved it too much... but I'd love to get another (future me can buy me one).

Price: 3/5 ($14.95)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no scent)
Effectiveness: 5/5

The Body Shop - Fuji Green Tea - Body Lotion

First, love the green tint to the (travel size) bottle!

This is a medium viscosity lotion than absorbs into the skin quickly.

It smells like green tea leaves blended with aloe vera, and is less peppery than the body butter counter part.

Price: 4/5 ($17.95 for 250mL)
Scent: 4/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5

Best Sence Nail Polish VC Shinning - Lavender

I picked this up because it looked interesting.

It was meant to be lavender scented, but this is not the case.
It goes on streaky and thick and doesn't dry well.

It doesn't leave a shiny finish.

This is more of a warning post not to use this if you see it.