Back From Some Travels Update

8 March 2018

I haven't written a post in ages, and I feel like I've forgotten how- but I'm going to do a mini update. I want to share all my travelling stories however at the moment I'm a bit hesitant because

a) I've forgotten how to write. That's my only reason to be honest.

However, nonetheless I feel the need to update my blog about minor matters, just to get the ball rolling and whatnot.

I went travelling for a month around Asia during February with a company called G Adventures and if you have any questions about it just let me know as I'm more than happy to help- booking a trip abroad, especially in a culture so alien from your own, can be scary but there is no need for it to be! I went to Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and spent a few days in Thailand and I had an amazing time. Amazing doesn't really do the experience justice, but I can't think of a word that captures just how incredible the trip was. I wanted to stay in Asia for longer, but as Katie pointed out to me- the return to reality is inevitable and even if I stayed longer my 'problems' would still be present. Now I am back in rainy England, wearing my dressing gown like usual but am planning another change. I plan on getting back into my health and fitness as over winter my life can easily be summed up into one word: lazy. I also want a physical change, with the hopes that this will be a catalyst for a mental change (but after travelling I have come to the conclusion that a mental change can't be sparked by materialism, but still the idea of a physical change brings comfort). Tomorrow I'm going to cut my hair, I am planning another tattoo which hopefully I will also get sorted tomorrow and also hopefully getting back into health and fitness will help get some muscles. Not that muscles are for show, but if I do get muscles I sure as hell will show them off. I also need new glasses, so I'll have a look tomorrow but if that fails I know of a shop in London I can use for glasses.

Materialism may only be a surface level cure, but hot damn am I excited for this haircut. I've always had long hair, I think I'm usually recognised by my long, blonde hair. As my mum said, my hair is iconic- but I just hate that. It's annoying that my hair is more well known than me and I hate that it just hangs there and feels like a load on my head. I know I've placed so much metaphorical significance on my long hair, but for as long as I can remember I have had long hair. 'But you are your hair' but I'm not, my hair isn't as important as I or anyone else makes it out to me. The only thing that is slightly true about my hair is that I used it as a shield, to deflect attention.  I want to feel new and shiny and I think a new haircut and a new tattoo with significance to me is the way forward. future me- have now had the haircut, been made blonder and in certain lights fairly peachy. I am in love with it. 



19 comments

  1. LOOOOOVE the new hair!!

    Sarah x

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    1. Thank you-so do I! I Just want to go shorter now aha x

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  2. You suit the hair cut so much!!! Also can't wait to see your new tattoo!!! Glad you had a great time travelling your so bloody brave for travelling on your own!!!! Can't wait to see your posts about the travelling!!! xx

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    1. Thanks Chloe, I'm in the process of writing about my travels so a post should be up soon! It's taking me ages but ah it should be soon aha x

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  3. You kind of look like a cartoon character with your new hair (in the best way possible) I can't wait for the posts all about you SE Asia trip

    Dalal // monochromedaisies.blogspot.com

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    1. I don't understand the cartoon but I enjoy it so I'm taking it aha, thanks Dalal!! A post should be up soon :) x

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  4. You look so amazing libby! The most perfect haircut, what tattoo are you thinking of getting? I really wanna get one but I haven't brought myself to do it, I know what I want I just never get round to doing it. I can't wait to hear about your travelling adventures and all that you learned along the way!

    Lucy Jane | Infinity of Fashion

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    1. Ah thanks Lucy! It's a flower tattoo but some differences, I'm excited to get it done- I'm so poor at the moment and relying on my savings to get me through the tattoo aha x

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  5. your hair looks insane, I saw the picture and couldn't believe it was you!? You look so mature gal. I am so jealous of your trip and SO glad you had such an amaze time. I am still awaiting that pages long message you promised about the updates (some of the stories did make me die with laughter tho–you know the one lol) super excited your back on the scene x

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    1. Thanks Katie!! Omg I just remembered theres something else I need to tell you (none as brilliant as that story though lool)(if brilliant is even the word )

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  6. Your new hair I love!!!! Your trip sounds amazing and it seems like you've come back with a fresh perspective. I can't wait to see the new tattoo :) x

    eleanorclaudie.com

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    1. Thanks Eleanor! The trip was amazing ah writing about it makes me want to go back so bad, wish I could be a billionaire! x

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  7. Your hair looks absolutely amazing Libby, I actually love it! Also can't wait to see your new tattoo as well!

    Lucy | Forever September

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  8. I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip! While traveling definitely doesn't resolve your issues, it's the perfect reprieve and it gives you time to think about everything away from your normal environment. Also, your hair looks so good!!! The color is beautiful and that haircut is so flattering. I change my hair whenever I'm feeling down, but I think I'll be sticking with the haircut I currently have...at least for a little while. Can't wait to see your new tattoo!

    lahondureina.blogspot.com

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    1. That's so true, it was refreshing to see things outside of the situation. Ah thanks, I'm thinking of getting a pink shampoo to enhance some pinky tones but I'm not sure. I love your hair, I could never pull it off but it's so stylish and groovy!x

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  9. LOVE. YOUR. HAIR!!! Looks so pretty and healthy! also can't wait to hear more and vicariously live through your amazing travels lol x

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    1. AH THANKS TASHA! It is so healthy, I always thought I kept quite good care of my hair before, but how wrong I was±! Aha, I'll try make the posts as good as possible so you can vicariously live through them :)X

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  10. YOUR HAIR LOOKS AMAZING!!! It suits you so much, it makes me wanna get mine cut ahh. Glad you had the best time travelling xoxo

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