Home Sweet Home...

I have BIG news today... yep, it is that big I need the help of caps!  I have been waiting to share this new for some time but it was finally sorted last week.

As of Friday, I am now officially a home owner. I purchased my first property all by myself. That's right, I am a single lady doing it for myself.It has come at a time when a 'project' is something I welcome in my life. I have already been in to start painting. 

I will be keeping you all updated in the 'transofrmation' as I go. Today I want to share a few images from my new home...

Says it all ...

I purchased the paints and cleaning products which are taking residence in the living area for the moment as I work my way around the home.

All the tools for the job...

Today I was having a peek out my widow only to see.... a squirrel!!! How cute is that?

Spot my new friend...

I will be updating more as the flat turns into a home.  Hopefully this will be the start of an exciting new chapter in my life after all the sadness and heartbreak after last year.

What would your advice be for me starting a new home?

Facts of Me ...

Today I am linking up with Whitney at 'I Wore Yoga Pants To Work'. It's a post all about me ... Do we have anything in common?

Fact 1

The older I get, the higher the standards I gain. This is true from work, to home etc. I would never say they were particularly low but I definitely aim very high now. Sometimes to my own detriment.

Fact 2
I love quotes. Simple as that. When I was at University it was the days of MSN Messenger and I constantly had lyrics as my status. This made me known as 'The Lyrics Queen'.  Quotes make me me think and ponder life. I can easily lose myself for hours reading them.

Fact 3
Music is a passion - I can't play an instrument but that's irrelevant. I always listen to music. In fact, I think I listen to more music than I watch TV most weeks. My favourite is discovering a new artist and being obsessed with them. I still remember the day The Killers 'Hot Fuss' came out, I played that record on repeat for months. As of late The Lumineers have kept me entertained.

"I'm like the Dead Sea... you told me I was like the Dead Sea, you'd never sink when you are with me..."

Fact 4
I am fiercely protective of my family and friends. When I make friends with someone they have me forever. Unless they hurt me or treat me unfairly they will always have me on their side. I will do anything for them.

Fact 5
I over flow with empathy. I feel like I physically hurt when friends and family around me do. I have been told, and would agree, that I am very perceptive. This has its positives but it also means I feel everything.

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Fact 6
I love to travel. I went from being a homebody to an independent traveller. It started a couple years back when I met a guy and was inspired to see me and be more independent. From short trips with Miss Faux Fur to NYC where I would wander, to travelling America and Canada and then last Summer visiting Australia, I have itchy feet. Due to my job I am limited to the times I can travel but I make the most of it. It gives me freedom and allows me to meet new people.

Fact 7
Clothes and shoes are a weakness of mine. I don't crave ridiculously expensive clothes and shoes, I just crave any! I love picking up a bargain here and there and pairing it with older outfits to feel new. Dresses are my down fall and I will always fall for pretty dresses and classic LBDs. One is not enough for me.

Fact 8
I love my job. I am a teacher and I make a difference. The children listen and learn well. I see them grow into mature young adults and they spend as much time with me as their parents sometimes. I am like a surrogate mother to all 29 in my class at the moment. In school I am known as 'the nurturer' due to my calm manner.

Fact 9
I have zero common sense and this is the source of great amusement for others on many occasions. My mind is scatty and therefore quite often I say things without thinking and mind wander all over the place. But sometimes it's nice to be in my own little world and not be right on it. It keeps me entertained.

Fact 10
When I feel panic while driving I turn my music down. I can't concentrate and find it off putting. So if I'm lost? Volume down!


I am also on Twitter if you want to follow and get to know me even better!

What fact would you share? Do we have anything in common?

Colour Blocking : Guest Post

Today I have something a little different, a guest post from a new favourite blogger of mine. Miss Tiffany from Pinstriped Penguin! After she contacted me to guest post I was very excited to work for her. I hope you enjoy the post (I did- I am a huge fan of colour blocking!) and head over Pinstriped Penguin to read my post for the day and more on fashion!So please show some love today...

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Hello Everyone! My name is Fanny and I write the Pinstriped Penguin! I am so excited to be guest posting for Missy today :) I write a little about fashion, food, crafts, weddings, etc. etc. This list goes on and on. 

I decided to share a little fashion with you guys today.

Color blocking, have you heard of it? I can't say I truly knew what it meant until just recently. Here's one of the definitions I found on the web, it explains it pretty well.

Color blocking is a technique where blocks of various fabrics are sewn together to create clothing with a few different solid colors...

So, there you have it! Color blocking was huge for Fall/Winter 2012/13, and don't expect it to go anywhere for Spring 2013. The trend can be found everywhere, from handbags and swimsuits to casual wear. Here are a few pictures I found of the trend on the runway and in real life.

I find this to be a very easy trend to follow. Just mix and match different color clothes and you've got it!

I found this shirt on sale for $10-$12 at Kohl's just recently. It was part of their Narciso Rodriguez designer line. Pair that with with some black skinnies or even dress pants and you've got a trendy outfit for work :)

First, let's get some things straight. I am not a model, nor is my husband a professional photographer - don't judge!! I also didn't have any make up on *sigh*

I didn't want to add too much jewelry to this outfit. The color blocking can be a lot sometimes, so simple is better. Some large retro black studs, a couple of bangles and my watch. Classic enough for work, yet still keeping that trendy vibe.

What do you guys think about color blocking? Do you see yourself getting into this trend for Winter or Spring?

Link Ups

See you later...

Today was the burying of my brother's ashes. I felt prepared for the small service and arrived feeling somewhat ok. However, it all became a little surreal... is it wrong to say that I felt detached from the whole thing? I am not a religious person per se but I do believe that there is something there after death. I would guess you wold say I am spiritual.

As I stood listening to the words, all I could think was how much I missed him and how much I just wanted him to be there. However, I did not feel any emotional attachment to the box of ashes. It seemed so empty and I felt so empty.

The day he died, I remember the sun shining so brightly as I sat outside the hospital alone. It felt like it was him saying he was ok now. The day of his funeral there was bright sunshine, again it was like some communication. Today though, we had dull grey clouds, were standing in snow and then snow began towards the end of the service. I guess I felt disappointed, I looked for sunshine and found none. 

It's all such a strange process, in the past I have lost Grandparents but this loss is something which I can't describe or explain. Every day it is getting a little easier, but I am scared he will be forgotten and I try everything to keep him with me.

Today was not a final goodbye, it was a formality. I have not said goodbye and never will, it's more a see you later.

Miss Independent...

In my early uni days and end of school I was very much a homebody. In fact, this affected where I went to Uni and what I studied. I was leaning towards child psychology but at the time, to study the more human side would have meant a move away. This is something which I did not want to do. Therefore I stayed and completed my teaching degree (which I love).

Over the past couple of years I have became more free and independent. I have travelled solo and had some amazing experiences. Through travelling I have made new friends, been inspired, grown as a person and learnt to be happy alone. Being happy alone is so important to be, I like to spend time to myself doing what I want and having quiet moments.

Lately, I have been thinking more about me as a person and I am finally feeling ready to share my life with someone. I have spent many a years being Miss Independent and running from relationships which I felt would become serious as I believed I would be 'held beack' in some ways from doing what I want and when I want. I am now however, beginning to change.

I am beginning to want something stable. A relationship which I know would not hold me back. All my time alone has made me a lot more head strong, I know that, but I also know that there is someone out there to take that on. Someone who would be happy to be with someone who knew what they wanted.  


“Love one another and you will be happy. It’s as simple and as difficult as that."
~ Michael Leunigt.”
                                                                             


In no way am I saying I will go out and try to be in a relationship. I am happy to see what happens. I will not be the first to run or panic. I can calm down and begin to understand that just by being with a guy, my life does not have to stop. It means I have someone else to share things with. I am having a difficult time letting go of someone in my past (and he is struggling with me too) but I now feel ready for a proper relationship and this will help me gain closure with him.

Have you ever had a relationship epiphany of some sort?