= a long english forest walk

Such a nice day! Sure it was really cold and it was wet and muddy like Chads nose but a least the sun was out. Thats whats great about living in England, you get to appreciate the sun a bit more. It could be the coldest, most miserable weather but as long as the sun is out it will be alright. So as soon as the sun came out on Sunday and we decided to head out with Suzan, Sadie and of course Chad to go for a walk at Epping forrest up in the North East of London. It was really a perfect day to explore the woods. Everyone looked great with their wellies on, but in perfect style Liv brought out her black and gold boots. After the muddy walk I think she would have preferred some good old forrest green english Wellies.

dreaming of rock pools x becoming a make up pro : hot holiday planning + meeting the family

It's freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezing in London.
Today we even have snow for the first time this winter.
I am not a big fan of this season.
It feels life threatening and my skin hates the cold as well.
I am constantly moisturizing and oiling my skin and drinking about 20 cups of spicy herbal teas a day.
I will survive- and there is good news! We will be in Australia in a few weeks time!
I have found work that is really fun and involves a lot make up and I am learning many new skills.
It's not clear if I can stay in this position after the holiday but I am giving my best and hope it will all work out.

We have been crazy busy, me starting a new job and David under pressure to finish projects before the holiday.This weekend we have been planning the days in Melbourne and Sydney- I am so excited
My favorite new words: +++ rock pool and +++ koala rooftop.
On Sunday we were chatting to Dave's family on skype for a while, and now I really can't wait to meet them.

I grew up without any brothers or sisters while Dave has a huge family with 3 more brothers and 1 sister.
Its amazing how they all get along and seem to be a lot of fun.
His parents are so friendly and welcoming, so I really don't have to be scared.
And we will all spend a week on the beach together. Yay! I am so excited.

= making the most out of a rainy day: watching the dinosaurs + warming up in the pub

A rainy ice cold Sunday is perfect for staying in bed.
Or for wrapping yourself up in the warmest winter-gear, grabbing a hot coffee and spending the day in the museum.
It was our first trip to the National History Museum.
I am in love with the building! I would love to have a party in there.
We saw the Dinosaurs, and a bunch of stuffed animals.

Dave said I look like a big cat. Something like a leopard or a puma.
I will take it as an compliment.

On the way back we bumped into a friend ours and her rad dog Chad.
So we spent a nice warm and cozy night in the local pub with butternut-squash-soup and cider.
I really start to like Britain even with it's rubbish weather.

=fireworks x toffee apples : autumn walks and much needed sleep

Dave is back!
It has been bonfire night in London, that means a whole weekend full of stunning fireworks.
We went twice. All wrapped up a toffee apple in the hand, staring at the sky and making noises.
"Ohhhhhh, ahhhhh, ui, aw....."
Just what I needed. This weekend has been great.

Photos from the fireworks, our day in the forest and of Dave's Asia trip to come....

= Dave in Tokyo + a new suit : job hunting ² x yoga ³: Sushi for breakfast

It's been rough weeks. Rainy, cold and stormy rough weeks.
I just received this photo via text message.

Dave is in Tokyo.
Liv is in Dalston.
It's only for a week. We bought a new suit.
Those of you who are following my my Be Blushless Blog as well,
might have heard already that I am job hunting in London and depending on how that goes the Australia trip (that is already fully booked! And I have my visa, and my bikini...) might need to be canceled.
The trip I was so over the moon about. I am still hoping for best.


After digesting the shock, I have been super productive.
Although I miss Dave already it's good right now that I  have time to take care of myself, I am practicing yoga, eating good food, writing lists, I relax every evening and think and try to work things out.
The other night I watched Lost In Translation, which takes place in the exact same hotel Dave is staying at right now. So we have practically been there together ; )
Ah well I had Sushi for breakfast today...

And now I am back to job hunting because:

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race. Calvin Coolidge