Life Lately: April

Last Tuesday it was my 22^nd birthday. It seems like a serious adult age but I still feel an awkward, constantly excited twelve year-old. Hooray to ageing!

A few days ago I booked my return ticket to London (!) and have been spending the last few days planning my way around Europe and all the amazing things I want to see and do.

 I want to get in the habit of taking more photos of just life, in general, to notice the little things. But for now, a collection of my beloved Instagram snaps will have to suffice!

I finally got Paul Feig’s book! Dubbed “the prequel to Freaks & Geeks” – needless to say, I beyond excited to devour this ♡ Getting 3 hours of sleep and then waking up at 5am to finish an assignment is all worth it when you see sunrises like this ♡ I went to Hawaii this time last year and I’ve been reminiscing about snorkeling, shopping and ridiculously gorgeous morning hikes ♡ Gusteau constantly sleeps like this. It both freaks me out and melts my heart ♡ I bought a new $4 lipstick! Thank you BYS! ♡ I honestly cannot believe that I only recently started watching Parks and Rec. What the hell was I thinking? ♡ I spent my birthday morning lazing in the grass with my puppies and a stack of library books ♡ Hot pink Beats by Dr Dre headphones courtesy of my little bro ♡ My birthday parcel my sister sent me from South Africa. Everything is amazing. I miss her so much and can’t wait to be reunited in London!

Goodbye April, let’s make May just as magical!

Gabi

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Life Lately: The Little Things

As always life has been a crazy blur of frantic stress to get my research proposals in on time and tiny unexpected successes. There really is magic in the unexpected and I want to make sure I don't overlook it by getting so wrapped up in The Grand Scheme Of Things. 

Sometimes, when you least expect it, when you're too busy worrying about stupid things or stuck in a tornado of your own post-teenage angst, something really special might happen. Don't be too deep within your mind's worlds to miss it! 

Let's notice the little things:

Slowly transforming into Merida ♡ Pink Penguins ♡ Baz's R + J ♡ Vegan banana split ice cream sandwiches (!) ♡ Late night doodle parties ♡ Sunbathing kittens ♡ Walls of fake flowers at the dollar store ♡ Morning green juices ♡ Polka dots and skulls

Gabi

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Happy March!

♡Zine! ♡ My cat baby and I ♡ I've been practicing Photoshop a tiny bit ♡ I found this Sour Watermelon Fanta at uni one day and haven't been able to find it since! Where are you dream drink!? ♡ Furby Twinz ♡ My face ♡ The I Didn't Do It Boy ♡ Doodles ♡ Snuggly cat

Classes started Monday and, as I'm doing my thesis this year I already have an endless to-do list and a ridiculous build up of anxiety. Breathe! I'm gonna try my hardest to keep my shop open and keep blogging while kicking psychology-butt at uni! It's definately going to be a challenge but I love doing so many things and I don't want to make excuses and ration the amount of creativity I can express.

Do you struggle finding a balance between all the things you do? Or, are you a zen master? If so, spill your secrets! 

Gabi

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Life Lately

Taking new products photo (I fell in love with the studded cat dress!) ♡ My cat babies ♡ Packing PIXIE orders ♡ Just a reminder to myself ♡ My Greatest Thrift Find of 2013 (so far!) - Vintage imitation mink ♡ Sewing up a storm ♡ Fave shoe and sock combo ♡ Practicing with my Prismacolours ♡ A Little Mermaid vest I made for PIXIE

I've definately fallen in love with Instagram again. Oh, how I missed thee. I'm @gabriellamurray if you want to come say hello! I always love to follow new people.