Sunday, 4 September 2016

Itsatashathing: My bucket list

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share with you the things I really want to do and get out of my life, so I thought I would make a bucket list post. This could be anything from places I really want to go to, things I want to do or things I want to achieve. I can then write about them once I have (or if) I achieve them and share with you my experience. This way we can go on a little journey together. I will also update the list and make you aware each time something new comes up. I'm sure as I enter parenthood I will have a lot more goals and wishes in my life.

  1. Visit the Harry Potter studio tour around Christmas time. This is because I would really like to see the set dressed up for Christmas.
  2. Go to New York at Christmas. It just seems like a fairy-tale
  3. Continue my blog and just stick with it. I love writing my blog, I feel like it's a complete getaway for me.
  4. Have the perfect wedding. I see myself getting married in a lovely church or castle, surrounded by the people we love the most. having lovely pictures taken afterwards and then on to a lovely reception.
  5. Go on holiday to Florida. It's always been my dream to go to Disney world and have a magical time. Especially since Harry Potter world was made.
  6. Visit Ireland. I've always wanted to visit Ireland.
  7. To document as much as I can of our little girls life. Those early days are priceless and days you can never get back. I want to make the most of them and make something for us to remember them by and to show her when she's older.
  8. To reach 1000 followers! I honestly don't know what I would do if this happened, other then throw a massive giveaway.
  9. Start a YouTube account. I think I am a little to nervous to do this at the moment but I'm working on my nerves.
  10. Go swimming with dolphins. This is something I have always wanted to do and haven't been able to do so yet.
  11. Become a make-up artist. Again it has always been something I have wanted to do but never known how to achieve it.
  12. Do a charity run/walk. I don't mind for which charity as long as it goes to a good cause.
  13. Complete a reading list. I haven't actually completed a reading list but now I have started blogging I feel I should.
  14. Have a day trip in London sight seeing with baby when she is old enough. I was about 12 when I experienced London for the first time (in the respect of sight seeing) but I feel it would be even more exciting when you are younger.
  15. Prefect the art of cake making. Not to blow my own trumpet but I am not to bad at making cakes but I would like to make the extravagant ones.
  16. To be able to forget any past unhappiness and focus on the future. A lot of my anxiety is from past experiences, I don't really talk about this on my blog because I want to show the happy me. However, if it's something you would like to know about let me know. It's not that bad it's just things I find hard to let go of and they end up in the way of my adult life.
  17. Go on a Family Picnic. I love picnics and to do this as a family would e lovely. I have a few memories of them as a child so I want the same for my little girl.
  18. Have a race track experience. I would love to go in a Ferrari around Silverstone race track.
  19. Go to a blogging meet up. I would love to meet other bloggers.
  20. Own my own home. I would love to one day own my own house.

I hope you have enjoyed reading this. I dare say I will be adding to it over time as I think of more things I would like to do and get out of my life.

What's on your bucket list?

Tasha x

P.S don't forget to ask myself and Dion questions (they are anonymous but feel free to add your name if you want to be mentioned) here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV3PZ81nv_1AIzVNVjsL2oIfLxTCBpDLHtu0KlRjpVSiViiA/viewform?c=0&w=1

Friday, 2 September 2016

Itsatashathing and Thefinerthingsinlife: TMI tag!

Hi everyone,

This officially marks the first of my monthly collaborations with Dion from The Finer Things In Life! We decided to do the TMI tag. If you're wondering what this is all about see my last post here: http://itsatashathing.blogspot.com/2016/08/it-tasha-thing-and-finer-things-in-life.html


TMI Questions:


1: What are you wearing?
A plain baggy pink t-shirt from new look and jack wills leggings. Nothing impressive.
2: Ever been in love?
Yes, I am now with my lovely boyfriend and daddy-to-be.
3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
No, not really. Just cried, picked myself up and moved on to better things (like where I am now).
4: How tall are you?
5ft nothing.
5: How much do you weigh?
Before pregnancy about 8 stoneish. Now I'm the weight of a little human and fluid.
6: Any tattoos?
No but I have plans to get one when little girl makes her appearance.
7: Any piercings?
I have my ears pierced but that's it. I've always wanted to get my belly button pierced but never got round to it.
8: OTP?
Difficult. Err... Dramione.
9: Favorite show?
Eastenders, Gavin and Stacey, only fools and horses. I couldn't choose just one.
10: Favorite bands?
One direction, the fray, goo goo dolls
11: Something you miss?
Sometimes I miss where I used to live but that's mainly because my family are there.
12: Favorite song?
Iris by the goo goo dolls.
13: How old are you?
20, 21 in January.
14: Zodiac sign?
I'm a Capricorn.
15: Quality you look for in a partner?
Just an all round gentleman. Not being biased but everything my boyfriend has. He opens the doors for me, protects me, cooks for me literally does everything for me.
16: Favorite Quote?
'It will all turn out alright in the end.' It always does.
17: Favorite actor?
Or actress. Alan Rickman (R.I.P), Johnny Depp, Emma Watson, Sandra Bullock and Emma Stone.
18: Favorite colour?
Red.
19: Loud music or soft?
Depends what mood I'm in. I like upbeat music but I also like to chill out with softer music.
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
Just to my bedroom and cuddle up in my covers.
21: How long does it take you to shower?
About half an hour I think.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Depends what I'm getting ready for. If it's work about 20/30 minutes. If I'm going out you're looking at about an hour.
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
No I haven't, never want to be either.
24: Turn on?
'I have chocolate.'
25: Turn off?
'I ate the chocolate.'
26: The reason I started blogging?
I started blogging as my own getaway. Little did I know it would be my favourite thing to do. I'm glad I have a supportive boyfriend who is proud of me no matter what.
27: Fears?
Lifts. I can't stand small spaces and the thought of getting stuck in one makes my plans go clammy just thinking about it.
28: Last thing that made you cry?
When my boyfriend left for work the other day. Don't know why just felt emotional.
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
This morning to my boyfriend.
30: Meaning behind your blog Name?
I didn't know what to call my blog but I'm Tasha and I'm doing my thing I suppose.
31: Last book you read?
Harry Potter and the goblet of fire. 
32: The book you’re currently reading?
Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix. (If you haven't gussed already I'm a Harry Potter fan.)
33: Last show you watched?
One born every minute, just to scare myself about labour you know.
34: Last person you talked to?
In person my boyfriend on the phone my mum.
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
One of my friends, I used to work with her before moving.
36: Favorite food?
Curry, chocolate, roast dinners, Chinese, pasta, strawberries and I think that pretty somes up what I eat. Oh and chips and curry sauce from the chip shop because my eating habits are unbelievably healthy.
37: Place you want to visit?
New York at Christmas. Not to be to specific but I'd love when my little one get older to have a family Christmas their. Magical.
38: Last place you were?
As in my last holiday? Tenerife and I really enjoyed the R&R. In the UK? A little town in the south/south east where I used to live to visit my family.
39: Do you have a crush?
No I don't think I do. Everyone says you must have one but I honestly can't think of one. It used to be Niall from one direction.
40: Last time you kissed someone?
This morning when I made my boyfriend make me Coco pops for breakfast, as you do.
41: Last time you were insulted?
I can't remember to be honest. Probably something to do with a piece of clothing I liked but my boyfriend didn't.
42: Favorite flavor of sweet?
Hands down strawberry.
43: What instruments do you play?
The triangle? Probably about the right level for me.
44: Favorite piece of jewelry?
Either my heart necklace my boyfriend got me or my ring I've had since I was 13. Both I never take off. Also a watch my grandma gave me just a little gold one, she has lovely jewelry.
45: Last sport you played?
Wii sports, does that count? Me and sport don't mix.
46: Last song you sang?
Dancing on my own the Callum Scott version.
47: Favorite chat up line?
'Fancy a Nandos?'
48: Have you ever used it?
No I haven't. Honestly, I think about food to much.
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
Back when I went to visit my family a few weeks ago. I met up with some friends and cousins.
50: Who should answer these questions next?
Obviously Dion from the final things in life. And anyone's welcome to leave your link in the comments if you decide to.
Tasha X
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My links: 

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

It's a Tasha thing and The Finer Things In Life

Hi everyone,

So you're probably wondering by the title what's going on. Well myself and Dion from The Finer Things In Life (https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/finer-things-in-life-18169945) have decided to do a monthly collaboration.

For now this will happen on the first Friday of every month.

We'd love you guys to get behind us and tell us what you would like to see on these Friday posts, after all these are for you. 

We have thought of the types of posts we would like to do for you which would be advice posts where you send in your questions and we answer them. This could be anything from relationship advice, uni/college/school problems and advice and metal health or physical health problems. The topic will be completely down to you. Think of us as agony aunts.

We will also include posts to do with make-up, beauty and fashion. So if your stuck with finding the perfect lipstick/lipgloss for the date night you're going on, need to know our skincare faves that make us feel great or want advice on what outfit we'd choose for that all important interview, we'll help by answering your questions!


You can always add your name on at the end if you'd like to be named.
 
This starts tomorrow! We've chosen the first post which is the TMI tag to get to know us that little bit more with well... Too much information!

We look forward to seeing your questions and comments.

Tasha X

Find Dion here:









My links:







Itsatashathing: Baby girl names I like

Hi everyone,

So as I posted on Twitter about not knowing what to call our baby girl, I thought of make a post on the names I like. These are names that I like but my boyfriend doesn't necessarily like or have agreed on them.

These are in no particular order:

1. Darcie/Darcey (I've placed this first because I do really like this one)

2. Phoebe (this ones second because  my boyfriend doesn't like Darcie but can kind of agree on Phoebe)

3. Amelia

4. Elouise

5. Amelie

6. Casey

7. Esmé

8. Madison

9. Sienna

10. Jasmine

Here she is:


If you can think of a name for her or have favourite baby girl names yourself pop them in the comments.

Tasha X

Sunday, 21 August 2016

Itsatashathing: holy grail make-up and giveaway from TicketChat!

Hi everyone,

TicketChat is a new conversation marketplace app focuses on beauty fashion and fitness where fans will join to participate in group chats and live streaming with your favourite beauty influencers. Download TicketChat here.

I've downloaded the app myself and had a look around and it's really good. You can find people to chat to with the same interests as you and blogs you are interested in. You can join there live stream and ask questions and discuss your blogs together. If you don't have a blog you can discuss starting one or just chat to your favourite bloggers about the topic they are streaming about. It's a perfect way to have a more personal interaction with your followers or favourite blogger. I will be doing my own stream on ticketchat and I've chosen to talk about my holy grail make-up products.

These are the products I will be discussing and searching:

MAC match master foundation shade 1.0:





L'Oreal super liner:



MAC blacktrack gel eyeliner:


MAC lustre lovelorn lipstick:



and Bourjois little round pot rose d'or blusher:



I will be giving useful, exclusive tips on my holy grail make-up products during my live TicketChat video stream. I will be answering your questions. I will be live on TicketChat on Sunday 28th August at 7pm GMT London. Get your free ticket now. 

Don't be shy come and say hi. My chat is FREE as well! 

Tasha x