Day 17 - My very productive day. RIP Phillip Hughes xxx

Hi there and welcome to my day of housework and graduation preparation!

I had a very early start today at 5.30am to head out on the ocean to catch some lobsters! We caught 4 in total which will make a very very lovely dinner. Today was the first time I had ever been out that far in the ocean and the water was just gorgeous... A clear deep blue just like the movies...

After that I sent everyone off to work and school and took on the role as housekeeper. I completed the following chores:

• a mount everest of dishes
• three loads of washing
• tending to the puppies/dogs
• ironed 28 seat covers for my sister's graduation
• and over all tidied up

I am an angel daughter...

It is my little sister's graduation from primary school tomorrow! So I lending a helping hand in setting it all up today in the theme of 'fire and ice' and it looks pretty great!

My sister, Mae, it pretty pumped for her graduation! We tested out some hair styles and it is so unfair because she has THEE most amazing hair ever... She is going to look so fantastic tomorrow! 

I'll definitely be posting pictures, so stay tuned!

I also got a job today as a bartender which will be interesting... But we shall see how it goes I guess!

Lastly, I want to mention that I love cricket. And today was an extremely sad day for the cricket world with the passing of 25 year old, Phillip Hughes. Such a tragic loss of someone so young and so passionate. 

Rest in peace Hughes. 

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 16 - Eventful travels home

Hi there and welcome to the day I finally got to go home!

I was packed and ready to go by 11am this morning. My mum arrived at about 11.30am and being the gorgeous daughter I am, I made her a coffee. 

We then went off for some shopping but headed straight to the food court for some lunch. After wandering past every possible option, we decided on some stuffed baked potatoes... mmmm...

As we lined up to order, an alarm sounded. 

*EMERGENCY! PLEASE EVACUATE*

My initial reaction was, "aw what?! But I'm hungry and I want a baked potato..."

But we listened to the advice of the big loud alarm and went outside the shopping centre to get wok in a box instead... Which was delish!

After all the chaos subsided from what we assumed was a kitchen fire, we went back in to get some essential shopping done for my little sister's primary school graduation.

In the meantime, the weather was WILD! It was 34 degrees with lightening, rain and apparently hail. Up north in a town called Eneabba, near my hometown, the lightening was particularly bad with a number of fires erupting around the area. 

And as it turns out, my siblings were doing swimming lessons at Eneabba at the time! But everyone is safe and the school and some residents were evacuated. I hope everyone is and remains safe and sound!

But eventually I got home to the most gorgeous little puppies! Making our eventful day all worth it! Oh and my family... Hahah love you guys.

So happy to be home!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 15 - Finished my first year of university!

Hi there and welcome my final day at as first year uni student!

My day started with a little sleep in and then some breakfast. I roamed downstairs in my pjs and was welcomed by a couple of strangers in our downstairs bathroom!

I forgot the maintenance people were paying a visit today, oops! Good morning!

I spent the rest of my day cramming for my psychology exam. I really enjoy psychology so I feel as though it is easy to study for and I find it really easy to understand. So the cram session was very successful...

Throughout the day I also made it my mission to finish all of my remaining food in the house and I am proud to say, the only things that belong to me in the fridge currently is milk and a jar of pickles!

Impressive, right? I never leave leftovers...

So my exam was in the stadium on the far opposite of campus from my house and it was 35 degrees. When I was halfway there, I actually contemplated taking a break from walking, but I powered on! 

I entered at 5:25pm

Started reading time at 5:30pm

Commenced my exam at 5:40pm

FINISHED at 6:45pm

HOORAY!

I walked home with a little spring in my step knowing that I had just completed the first year of my degree! I had all the feelings of accomplishment, relief and happiness.

And then I realise... 4 more years of this! Sh*t! 

Haha nah, but for now I am so glad I can reset over summer at home with my family. Which I think is exactly what I need right now.

I celebrated the completion of my exams with my housemate, Yunita, by watching Big Brother and eating KFC. Thanks Yunita!

Anyway, I am off to finish packing... HOME TOMORROW! Au revior!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 14 - 1 exam to go and then HOME!

Hi there and welcome to one of my final days in Perth!

So this mornings exam went very smoothly... It went for three hours and was really quite hard! I felt as though I went really well and I am confident that I passed. So, yay!

Just one more left, foundations of psychology tomorrow afternoon! Not stressing for that one... yet...

Anyway, after the exam I ran some errands. On my way home, two cheerful guys riding around uni campus on large tricycles gave me a Chupa Chup and said, "good luck with your exams!"

It made my day so, thank you Chupa Chup guys!

I returned home safely with no bird attacks which was a lovely change and spent some time unwinding after unloading my brain in the exam.

I decided to start packing for home! Because in case you haven't noticed, ONLY TWO MORE DAYS!

I started with the essentials:

• clothes
• clothes
• more clothes
• swimwear
• gossip girl series (mum and I are having a marathon)
• hats
• toothbrush
• and some more clothes (we all need options)

So I haven't quite finished yet but I think I have made a good start! I like to think I have gotten quite good at packing after the years at boarding school and whatnot... 

I kind of enjoy packing because it (usually) means you are going somewhere new/different which I think is exciting! Yay for summer holidays!

Where are you packing for this summer?

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 13 - Tomorrow is doomsday

Hi there and welcome to my little mind that's stressing out about tomorrows Business Law exam...

Obviously this is not going to be the best post but please bear with me during this tough tough time...

I have memorised the facts, decision and legal principles behind 34 different legal cases and I think I am about to explode!

But on the upside, 3 DAYS TILL I AM HOME!

When I get home, the first things I will do are as follows:

• Hug my family
• Hug the new baby puppies
• Check the fridge
• If its sunny, get my tan on... yay for summer!

And also, enjoy that beautiful Leeman sunset...

Sorry for the short post but that's all from me today! Wish me luck!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 12 - I was having a productive day until...

Hi there and welcome to my productive day that quickly turned into my first ever international football game experience!

So today was a house keeping day for me (to begin with).

I was in desperate need for groceries and with only 4 days left in Perth, it seems pointless to buy lots! So my final food supply is:

• Milk
• Tea
• 3 x Bananas
• Salt and vingar shapes
• Fish fingers
• Alfredo pasta

My student food survival pack: $12.89

So there I was... Doing washing, cleaning dishes, tidying up, doing groceries and getting study done...

When all of a sudden my friend, Sarah, rings and offers me a ticket to go to Australia versus Ireland International Rules Football game!

Sarah: "So what are you doing right now?"

Me: "Studying and watching Big Brother."

Sarah: "Do you want to be studying?"

Me: "I probably should be but I don't really want to..."

Sarah: "Well I have a spare ticket to the footy tonight..."

Me: "YEP!"

International rules follow the rules of gaelic football which both Sarah and I were extremely unfamiliar with... But we definitely got used to it more as the game went on. I actually really enjoyed watching this kind of football!

The atmosphere was really amazing! A lot more Irish people than I thought there would be, which explained the super massive lines to the bar... Haha just kidding, I love you Ireland!

An enthusiastic group of guys in the crowd to our right started a HUGE Mexican wave, like the biggest I have ever seen. MASSIVE! It circled the stadium at least six times before security stopped it because people were throwing cups and beer and all sorts of things in the air... I wouldn't want to be the one to clean that up afterwards... Take a look at the video!

So yeah, I ended up having a fabulous day so, THANK YOU SARAH! Now I really need to get my butt into gear and get prepared for these exams... They're very close now and I am getting more and more nervous...

Oh well! They have to be done I guess! Hope you guys had a good day.

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 11 - My love and appreciation for reality television

Hi there and welcome to my day.

Today like every other, I studied. I studied all day but with the little distraction of some reality television in the background!

I have a found love for Big Brother Australia right now and I am currently going back and watching what I have missed throughout the season. And I am so obsessed!

My favourite is Travis for the win! I don't think I could ever be a Big Brother contestant... I think I'd go insane! Which most of the housemates chosen to compete already are.

I don't know why, but it can be just so easy and entertaining to watch! And this isn't the only reality television series I watch religiously...

I have a couple of guilty pleasure TV confessions I have to make...

1. Dance moms

All time fave thing to watch EVER!

2. America's Next Top Model (any season)

Sometimes I'll randomly search any season online just for something to watch.

3. Toddlers and Tiaras

I know a lot of people don't agree with the idea of this show but I really do find it somewhat entertaining... Those diva tantrums...

And of course,

4. Keeping Up with the Kardashians 

Greatest reality series that has been going on since 2007! This show made me love the Kardashian/Jenner family and appreciate how hilarious they are!

All I need in life is trashy TV and peanut butter sandwiches and life is good...

What are your favourite reality television shows that I can become addicted to?

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 10 - Annoying much?

Hi there and welcome to the things that really God damn annoy me.

Somedays I am more irritable than others but I have just been noticing these that can really truly tick me off! So I am going to share with you the things that really push my buttons because we all have them!

WAYS TO ANNOY EBONY

People honking their car horn at me or revving their car... YOU'RE NOT COOL!

Borrowing without asking

When your message is "seen" but no reply...

That stupid, stupid bird that keeps swooping me

When you sit down and don't realise there is no toilet paper before it's too late

People who think you will drop anything and change your plans to suit them

My hairs reaction to rain

When my mascara makes my eyelashes stick together

When I send kick-ass snapchat and no one even responds

People who are know-it-all's...

Imitation is NOT the best form of flattery, it's just annoying

When I run out of conditioner but still have plenty of shampoo left

So yes, I'm sure most people could relate to a majority of these annoying and unnecessary occurrences in day-to-day life.

Anyway, today I had very boring and lazy day, hence the post being unrelated to my daily experience. But I hope you guys had a good day and didn't have to endure any of these peeves of mine.

kisses, eb xxx

Day 9 - Rooftop cinema

Hi there and welcome to my post about yesterdays experience at the rooftop cinema!

I didn't get the chance to post about it yesterday because it ended up being quite a late night. Well, later than I intended, that's for sure!

Earlier in the day I studied up on all my business law cases so I made some good progress!

I headed into the city to meet up with my friend, Billie. She works at the rooftop cinema and it was her night off so we got complimentary entry, drinks and food! The pizza and cider went down a treat!

The movie was Skeleton Twins with Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader and it was a very strange and heavy movie to me. I don't really have too much to say about the movie, purely because Billie and I spent virtually the entire movie catching up. 

But the set up of the cinema was so amazing! It was really quirky and cute with multiple colourful caravans as the food and drink stalls. 

It was like a mini carnival amongst the skyscrapers. 

If you want to check out more about it click here for all their info! Totally recommend the experience to everyone.

Afterwards we headed to Billie's favourite bar called Frisk which was really nice and chilled and I met some cool people.

I caught Uber home since Perth people get to enjoy 5 free rides this week! All Perth people should definitely take advantage of this service this week, check it out.

This was the first time I had gone out for a while now and I had so much fun. It was nice to blow off some steam!

It is so exciting to realise that I'll be home in just one weeks time! Soaking up the sun, ocean and mum's food... Now that's the life!

Hope you guys have had a good week and have a fabulous weekend!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 8 - My christmas wishlist 2014

Hi there and welcome to my christmas wishlist!

Christmas is by far the best time of year and I love coming up with the perfect gifts for people.

Today I am going to show you what is at the top of my christmas wishlist this year which may give you some gift ideas!

1. A beautiful big new christmas tree: so my family is in desperate need of a new christmas tree this year! So maybe for a pre-Christmas gift, a huge impressive Christmas tree would be so awesome!

2. New bedding stuff: new bedding is the most refreshing change a bedroom can have! I'd love some new sheets and to stock up on some new pillows and cushions! Zzz...

3. A stand up paddle board: I have only recently become obsessed with learning how to stand-up paddle board and I am hoping to get that opportunity this summer! Although, they are quite expensive these boards but I am thinking it would be a really good family present for us coastal dwellers.

4. Nike sneakers: black and white Nikes are being paired with every outfit at the moment! And are, obviously, a must for exercise!

5. A yoga mat: this is actually my most wanted present. Preferably orange but I'm not fussy, I would really love to have my very own yoga mat. Plus they handy for all kinds of exercise! So pretty please Santa!

6. Perfume: us girls can never have too much of it... Perfume is a great present and can be a fairly cheap one! As for me, my perfume taste isn't cheap and I am hoping for Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream for Christmas! I have had the original Daisy perfume for a year and half now so a new scent would be nice...

7. New stationery: it doesn't sounds like much but new stationery is an awesome gift. It gets you motivated, organised and excited to put it to use. I am in need of new uni stationery since I have been using all the same pens I was using in high school. Ink is getting a little low...

8. A water bottle: this is a cheap little stocking-filler and quite handy with summer coming up so you can never have too many!

9. Birkenstock style sandals: these are really on trend right now and I feel like I need to get me some of them. The real deal Birkenstock sandals are very steep in price but since they are so popular right now you can find the same style in other brands for much much cheaper.

10. Nail polish: getting nail polish as gift is awesome because you know someday it will be used! Last year I got this crazy sparkly multi-coloured nail polish and, yes, yes I have used it! I'd love some new nail stuff this year and I love the brand OPI because it is really good quality and not too expensive.

11. A new hat: with it being beach season here in Australia, the more hats the better. I already have a wide brim hat and a cap so I am thinkind a nice straw one this season. Sun safety is important kids!

12. A mirror: this is a very specific gift for me but honestly life without a mirror in my room is a torture... Any full length mirror would do right now!

13. A voucher/money: then there is always the simple option of money or a voucher which is sometimes the best idea to avoid gifting something they don't particularly like and have to pretend to... *awkward* I'd love a hairdressers voucher for a fresh cut and colour! 

This is a condensed version of my wishlist because I am constantly thinking of new things I want. But yeah, a few of these things are very specific to me but most of them I can guarantee majority of girls would appreciate on Christmas day.

♫ Oh I love Christmas! ♫

I will be doing more gift ideas as Christmas approaches for guys, girls, parents, kids and maybe even pets! So stay tuned!

Comment your number 1 wish for Christmas this year!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 7 - 1 down, 2 to go! I had a good day.

Hi there and welcome to my day that was good.

Not many people would think that the day of an exam can ever be a good day but mine was.

Here's the things that made my day a good one:

• It is my little brother's 10th birthday and he had a good day which made me happy.
• I put my textbooks up for secondhand sale so hopefully I'll get some good money which would make me happy.
• The lady at the secondhand shop was so nice and friendly which also made me happy.
• I went into my exam nerve-free, finished early and left confident which made me happy.
• I then caught up with my good friend, who I hadn't seen all semester, for dinner at Nandos which was  lovely and super yummy, so yeah, I was happy.
• My friend, Reene, told about a cookies and cream cheesecake by saying, "it is $6 of happiness and joy", so I bought it.
• I finally got home to a package from Beginning Boutique with my new Rhythm bikini top and I am so happy with my purchase!
• And it is only 9 days till I go home!

So you could say I had a pretty great day, but only because I focussed on the positives. I didn't dwell on the fact I got attacked AGAIN by the bird TWICE or that I arrived two hours early to my exam or that I am well over my fortnightly budget after dinner and cake.

But life is too short to be negative. 

So anyway, how was your day? I hope it was a good one.

Ugh, this post is so cheesy I could vomit... Haha

Comment below and let me know if you are having a good day, a bad day or an in-between day. We all have 'em!

kisses, ebb xxx

P.S: just want to say it one more time, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAAC! Love ya

Day 6 - Pre-exam cram

Hi there and welcome to my day of pre-exam cramming.

I tried it all today folks! I studied inside, I studied outside, I created flash cards, I re-wrote notes, I answered review questions... Now all I can do is trust my efforts and turn up at the exam tomorrow.

Just the feeling of relief is going to be fabulous! This time tomorrow it will be 1 down, 2 to go.

My pre-exam rituals are just like every night, keeping the stress/anxiety levels down. Tonight I have had a lovely dinner and after I write this I am off for a shower before I cuddle into bed to watch a movie. An early night is important!

So is being organised. My Frankie Magazine Daily Journal is the cutest planner you will ever see which makes it more fun to be organised. Awesome gift this festival season. You can order them here. I hope Santa brings me one!

So I have decided tonights movie is going to be Divergent because I still haven't seen it! My little sister read all the books in about two days so I am assuming it is good? I'll let you know!

Oh and as well as my exam, it is also another birthday tomorrow! My little brother, Isaac, will be turning 10! Big ol' double digits! Wish I could be there buddy.

Anyway, I am off! Wish me luck!

And good luck for everyone else currently sitting exams, I feel for you!

Kisses, ebb xxx

Day 5 - Birthdays, birthdays, birthdays! And Reviewing "Love, Rosie"

Hi there and welcome to my day full of birthdays and a trip to the movies.

If you haven't seen today's previous post, today is my mum's birthday! Happy birthday again mum! It was also the birthday of two my friends. I noticed that a lot of people I know have their birthdays in the month of November...

My mum...

My brother...

My best friend...

Plus another 50 facebook "friends"...

Now, lets see... Count back 9 months... February! The month of Valentines day, join the dots people.

Anyway! Today I went to the movies with my friend Sarah for a study break. We were so excited for the movie we arrived about 20 minutes early so we got a head start on the popcorn.

We were full-on rebels and didn't even stick to our assigned seat and instead chose the ones with the provided foot rests. We spent the entire previews worrying that we stole some poor persons seat but totally got away with it... #badass

Ebony Reviews: Love, Rosie

Before watching the movie I couldn't resist watching the trailer first (click here to watch) which does give away a couple of spoilers but nothing compared to the amount of twists and turns this movie has.

This rom-com stares Lily Collins as Rosie and Sam Claflin (so hot) as Alex who are best friends from a very young age.

Although it sounds like a typical "best friends fall in love" movie, it's definitely not. I found myself saying "no way", "they can't" and "please don't" aloud in the cinema.

It is so funny, so heartwarming and so cute! But at the same time it's devastating, sad and frustrating! So what happens? Will they? Won't they? YOU HAVE TO WATCH IT!

I really really loved this movie and totally recommend it!

I give it 4.5 daisies out of 5 

Just because they wouldn't kiss when I told them to...

So comment what you thought of Love, Rosie or just comment if you are a November baby!

kisses, ebb xxx

My mum

Happy birthday to my favourite person in the entire world!

My mum is my best friend, role model, inspiration and favourite person ever.

She is the funniest and kindest person I have ever met and I am so lucky to have a mum like her. Below is a photo at my graduation, my 18th birthday and my year 12 ball, all of which my mum made the effort to be by my side.

Even when she's not by my side, she has always got my back.

My mum is so caring, so selfless and so real, I aspire to be the kind of person she is.

Some of my favourite things about my mum:

• Her sense of humour tends to have me in tears!
• Her generosity to EVERYONE
• Her realness
• Her nose because we have the same nose
• Her intense belief in karma
• Her ability to make attractive kids (me)
• The food she cooks
• The way she is so grateful for everything in her life
• And the fact that she is my mum but also bestest buddy

There is definitely more but that's all I got right now... So happy birthday silly head! Love ya! See you in 11 days!

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 4 - Study, puppies and chocolate

Hi there and welcome to my post about study, puppies and chocolate.

Today I did lots and lots of studying! I have an exam this Monday for evidence informed health practice but I wasn't actually studying for that today. Purely because I need 9% in the exam to pass the unit and the exam is multiple choice and fill in the blank... so yeah, higher education, woo!

I was studying for my business law exam which requires a lot of studying because I need to know a heap of court cases off the top of my head. It is SO draining especially since it's really not my thang... BUT on the upside, I only in 13.8% in the exam to pass the unit. 

I have never been so excited for exams just so they can be over!

Because then I can be home and cuddling our new puppies! Our family dog had puppies on halloween and their little baby eyes have just started to open! I am so excited to meet them and cuddle them! Just 12 more days! Aw just look at that little face...

Today I also watched Australia thrash South Africa in the cricket. I was doing a mixture of watching and studying and facebooking but I decided I needed chocolate. 

On my way to the shop, surprise surprise, I was swooped at AGAIN! Next time I am going to try and film it... None of other housemates experience the wrath of this evil bird! Why me!

Anyway, I got my favourite chocolate snack at the moment which is milk chocolate caramels by Pascall. When I was younger, I don't know why but I always thought that caramels and eclairs were like old people lollies... So yeah, I guess that makes me old now doesn't it...

So tomorrow it is my beautiful mum's birthday yay! She is turning 37 and I bought her perfume the other day, Calvin Klein's Obsession. Even though the perfume store sold me a different perfume to what I initially smelt, Obsession is really nice and my mum appreciated it so much. I am really sad I can't be with my mum tomorrow but look out mum, appreciation post coming your way!

I am also going to the movies with my friend Sarah tomorrow to watch Love, Rosie. So I will let you know how that goes and give you a little review. 

kisses, ebb xxx

Day 3 - Food on a student budget sucks

Hi there and welcome to another day of mine.

This morning I woke up and did a 45 minutes yoga session which I am feeling in my legs already! I live in a two story house so when I climb down those stairs it's a feeling of complete and total jelly-ness. It really is only a matter of time before I go face first...

Midday I had a bowl of rice cream and peaches for lunch and it was delish. Although it was yummy, I am so excited to be going back to my hometown in 13 days and enjoy my mum's cooking again! 

Personally, cooking for yourself is like one of the worst things about moving out of home. For example, look at this fresh seafood spread back at home!

 










Now try and do that on a student budget! Yeah, probably not...

So I have mentioned before how much I love the youtube community and through a couple of Hannah Hart videos I realised there was a movie featuring a handful of youtubers!

So I sat down to watch Camp Takota this afternoon which is a really sweet and funny movie. It features:

Hannah Hart (myharto)

Grace Helbig (itsgrace)

Mamarie Hart (mametown)

and Sawyer Hartman (sawyerhartman). 

It really made me giggle and smile so if you feel like watching a silly happy movie or love these youtubers, go watch Camp Takota!

Anyway, I am off to rewatch the entire series of Gossip Girl.

Kisses, ebb xxx