Happy Monday

"The way I define happiness is being the creator of your experience, choosing to take pleasure in what you have, right now, regardless of the circumstances, while being the best you that you can be." (Leo Babauta )

I spent much of Saturday curled up on the floor in my boyfriend's office, trying to sleep off an unexpectedly low mood. Isn't it funny how feelings of mild depression can sneak up on us when we're least expecting it? These are more often than not thanks to dreaded hormones, but even knowing that doesn't make it any better. I allowed myself to wallow for the day (sometimes it feels good to mope!), but pulled myself together by focusing on the little things that make me happy:

1. A spritz of a gorgeous, uplifting scent - my current favourite is Calvin Klein Beauty.
2. An indulgent at-home manicure and pedicure - I painted my fingers and toes with Chanel nail colour in 'Pirate', a deep, vibrant red.
3. Reading a good book while lazing in the sunshine (wearing SPF40+ on face and body, mais oui!)
4. Catching up on all my favourite TV shows - think Come Dine With Me, The Bachelorette and 16 and Pregnant. One of my guiltiest pleasures in life is indulging in really bad reality TV.
5. Dipping Cadbury's Top Deck into my cappuccino.
6. Long, late afternoon walks on Noordhoek beach.
7. Going on a drive while listening to beautiful music. I'm obsessed with 'Dreamboats' by local muso, Simon van Gend.
8. Piles of glossy magazines (and plenty of time to page through them!)
9. A bright pop of colour on lips - I'm loving YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in 27 Soft Fuchsia at the moment. Such a pretty, Spring trend.
10. Sticky Toffee pudding from Woolies!

What little things brighten up your day?


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