TMI Tag: 50 Random Questions!

Hey there.

So I'll be back to doing more beauty based reviews over the next week, but for today I thought I'd do this tag. I've seen a lot of Snapchatters doing it and it seems so much fun, so when Melissa at Lipstick and Louboutins did a blog post answering it and tagged her readers I really wanted to do it! I love asking people random questions and listening to their responses, it's a great way to get to know someone. So hopefully this will help you feel like you know me a bit better. I've also changed one or two of the questions, just to shift the focus from YouTube to a blog. OK, 50 is a lot, so we better get started!

1. What are you wearing?
I am wearing Penneys workout pants, an old Tshirt and my oversized old man cardigan I got in Forever21 when I was in Liverpool last October. I'm not being totally basic, I did a 10 minute kettle bell work out earlier!

2. Ever been in love?
With each and every person I make the time to see and talk to on a daily/weekly basis.

3. Ever have a terrible break up?
No man other than Daddy would ever deal with me before Kris, so no!

4. How tall are you?
I am somewhere between 5' 4" and 5' 6".

5. How much do you weigh?
Last Tuesday I was 12 stone 13.5 lbs. This Tuesday I'm hoping for much less!

6. Any tattoos?
I have a black and white flower with 6 petals on my left foot. It means absolutely nothing to me, got it almost 7 years ago and I am far too indecisive to even consider another. If I hadn't of been so impulsive I definitely wouldn't have this one!

7. Any piercings?
Have a scaffold and my inner conch done on my left ear, have my snug, my tragus and my anti-tragus on my right ear. Have both lobes pierced and my left nostril, and I used to have my pinna, my lobes a second time and my tongue pierced. I like piercings!

8. OTP?
This means one true pairing - a couple who are destined for one another. Piggy and Kermit!

9. Favourite show?
Anything on Netflix. Can I change my answer to question 8? It's actually maternity leave and Netflix. AHS; Hotel is phenomenal this season. Lady Gaga is a revelation. And Denis O'Hare goes from strength to strength with each passing season.

10. Favourite bands?
I'm very bad, I'm really not into music that much. I went to see Little Green Cars before Christmas and they were amazing!

11. Something you miss?
Sleep ins. My family. Not having to pay for the weekly food shop.

12. Favourite song?
Generally anything any other person would be embarrassed to be caught singing, or annoyed it's stuck in their head, that is my kind of song. Click if you dare. This is also a quality song. Last one.

13. How old are you?
I am 26, I'll be 27 this April.

14. Zodiac sign?
Aries.

15. Quality you look for in a partner?
Patience! And must be able to make me laugh.

16.  Favourite quote?
I don't think I have one. I have no idea why either.

17. Favourite actor?
John Lovitz. Tartlets.

18. Favourite colour?
Blue. I find it very relaxing and soothing.

19. Music - Loud or Soft?
I love choons, so loud.

20. Where do you go when you're sad?
Anywhere with food. I am 100% an emotional eater. Why talk about it when I can eat it?

21. How long does it take you to shower?
If it's just a body shower, 5 minutes. If I have to wash my hair it's usually 25 mins. If I'm hungover add and extra 20 mins to each of those times.

22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Once I've cleansed, toned and moisturised I'm good to go. I can be up and out in 10 minutes. I can also take my time and have a shower and get my face painted in about 1 hour. Depends on my form and what I'm doing.

23. Ever been in a physical fight?
I have 3 brothers. Yes.

24. Turn on?
I have no idea. Generally it's a combination of small things rather than one thing.

25. Turn off?
Being rude to people in retail or the service industry.

26. The reason you started your blog?
I love writing, I love beauty products and Dale finally managed to convince me to start one. Only took about a year of her trying to make me!

27. Fears?
I'm frightened of all the usual stuff. Right now my biggest fear is introducing new foods to Eloise in case she has a reaction. Absolutely no reason to suspect she has allergies, other than being a nervy person in general.

28. Last thing to make you cry?
When I was hungover yesterday I started bawling crying because I'm so happy Kris and Eloise are such good friends. Absolutely no need.

29. Last time you said you loved someone?
Today, and everyday, to Kris and Eloise.

30. Reason behind your blogs name?
Kris calls me Buzz or Buzzy, and I'm hoping to blog primarily about beauty products!

31. Last book you read?
'The Silkworm' by Robert Galbraith. Enjoyed it so much more than the first, great series.

32. The book you're currently reading?
'Follow You Home' by Mark Edwards. Really enjoying it and quite memorable, which is very handy when I generally only get around to reading once a week.

33. Last show I watched?
Jessica Jones I think. The last show I purposely put on anyway. Please watch, it's amazing.

34. Last person you talked to?
Kris. He's generally the last person I speak to every day.

35. The relationship between you and the last person you text?
Emma. It was to trade screen shots.

36. Favourite food?
Pizza. Actually garlic mayo. The pizza is just a vehicle for the flavour sensation.

37. Place you want to visit?
Japan! I'm just fascinated by how well culture and tradition can balance with the fast paced lifestyles associated with larger cities like Tokyo.

38. Last place you were?
Over in Dawnie's, getting my brows fleekified.

39. Do you have a crush?
See question 17.

40. Last time you kissed someone?
Kris when I came home from Dawn's!

41. Last time you were insulted?
I honestly can't remember. I try not to dwell on anything that annoys me or else I'd get nothing done.

42. Favourite flavour of sweet?
Raspberry bon bons.

43. What instruments do you play?
I'm like a country child version of a Billy Barry kid. I can play the tin whistle, the keyboard and piano, and the black button accordion. All very poorly.

44 Favourite piece of jewllery?
I have two. My engagement ring, which was my mother's before me, and a silver heart necklace Daddy got me for my 21st.

45. Last sport you played?
I'd say Gaelic football about 8 years ago - I was a pretty decent goalkeeper.

46. Last song you sung?
An absolute banger my friend.

47. Favourite chat up line?
Before Kris I would be too drunk and gone home by the time it would be late enough for chat up lines on a night out.

48. Have you ever used it?
See above.

49. Last time you hung out with anyone?
I'm hanging out with Kris right now. He's watching the American football as I'm typing.

50. Who should answer these questions next?
Everyone! Especially my bestie Dale - she's hilarious!

As always, please like, share and comment! I love getting any feedback from you guys. Would you like more tags like this in the future? Do you have any tags for me? Have you any quality choons for me to hear? Contact me on Facebook, Insta or Tweet me your cheesy bangers.

Love, 

MyBuzzyBeauty

What Have I Been Up To?

Hey there.

I am so sorry for my long absence. What have I been doing? I have been as selfish as possible.

I've become as much of a social recluse as I could. I now wash my hair every three days, just so I don't have the annoyance of Eloise shouting at me to hurry up. I no longer make plans with people, just so I can wear tracksuit pants and old t-shirts everyday. I don't wear make up at all really (I've reached the point where I'm essentially drawing on my brows, the shape has well and truly gone out the window). I've been dealing with an increasingly fussy child, who doesn't like to nap, or sleep at night. And some days just isn't hungry. I've been exhausted. And disheartened (Hunger strike? Ah yeah, grand so).

And that's just a fraction of it. I've been catching up and spending time with my friends and family, who are my life. I've been planning a wedding while living three hours away from home (where I'm getting married). I've been binge watching 'Making A Murderer', much like the rest of the Irish nation (I've also been introducing Eloise to Pókemon, because I'm a good parent). I've been cooking up a storm, some things delicious, some things not so much, but I've been making a good effort. I've lost 2.5 stone through Slimming World, and I'm not finished yet.

This festive period has been very much about me, with Kris and Eloise coming up home to spend our first as a family with my family. And you know what? I deserved it. The last 9 months have been hard. I was so pregnant I couldn't stand, sit, walk or lie comfortably. I had a very painful 13 hour labour (Fun Fact: I thought labour only started once I'd gotten my epidural, don't ask me what I thought the 6/7 hours of screaming in pain in bed was. Yes, I am a dope.) We had a new baby, and had no idea what to do with her. I quickly got overwhelmed and didn't really have anyone to talk to. We found out I had Post Natal Depression. I got the help I needed. I had to come to terms that any negative feelings I had about or towards Eloise weren't my own, they were a hormonal imbalance. I found out I had the will power and determination to lose 2.5 stone with a life style change that suits me and my family.  I found out we had created the most amazing child, equal parts sweet & innocent with devious & bold! (She's recently mastered the gammy up-and-down wave and is working on clapping her hands now!) I've realised every day is 24 hours for a reason, some days are easier and some days will soon be over. I can go to bed and know that tomorrow is another day and a new chance for my happiness to grow. I've never been happier or prouder of myself, and I know I should be. I've worked hard to get where I am emotionally and physically. I'm no where near where I want to be, but I'm so grateful for how far I've come.

So yes, I've had sleepless nights and more pj days than strictly necessary, but I've also had Netflix to keep me company and a reason to buy new pyjamas. It would be very easy to focus on the bad, and God knows I've spent enough time wallowing, but I've also had a chance to improve my character and focus on my happiness.

I've been trying my best to see the opportunities rather than the difficulties. Sometimes it seems easier than others, sometimes I think I'm a cheesy fool for using imagery like this. Either way I'm getting there. I was going to make this a New Years Resolutions post, and I started typing and I realised how negative posts like that can be, so I'm going to list some things I like about myself that I'm carrying through to this year.

• I'm a much better mother than I ever expected or hoped to be. She's happy and healthy and I've done that. Not alone, but I've been a major factor.
• I have no words to express the love and gratitude I have to Kris, my family and friends for having the patience and love I've needed the last few months. 
• Myself and Kris make an effort to have conversations. We are also massive eejits fairly effortlessly, so we laugh quite often.
• I respect and love my family a lot more now I have my own. My Daddy has always been my hero, and now I know he deserves that title.
• I started taking much better care of myself, through my diet, and I'm hoping 2016 is the year I sort my fitness. Kris got me a kettlebell for Christmas (I asked for it!), and I started using it last night. Thank Christ for YouTube!
• I find the time to do the things I love and relax me, whether it's binge watch all of Netflix or write my blog posts.
• I get to watch Eloise grow and explore.
• I also enjoy going on a night out and don't need to text or ring Kris 40 times to see if she's ok.

Selfishness is a dirty word. But without selfishness there is no balance, and without balance you do not have good mental health. Please please please, talk to someone sooner rather than later if you need to. If anyone suggests you need help, please don't be offended. Take their help. Don't rob yourself of your happiness any longer. I spoke to my GP and haven't looked back, but if you can't go to your own GP, for whatever reasons, there are so many options online now.

I know this was quite heavy, but I promise I'll be back next week with a much lighter topic, maybe the TMI tag? Contact me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter if there's anything you'd like me to do a post about? And give me a follow too!

Love, 

MyBuzzyBeauty