The 10 Day Challenge: {Ten Secrets}

There are several blogs that I simply adore and I can't seem to go a day without checking in to read up on the latest posts - and Lipgloss Kisses is one of those blogs. This blog focuses on beauty, fashion and lifestyle and offers readers practical beauty tips and honest reviews. Chicara, the blog's creator and founder, purchases all the products that she reviews with her own money (unless otherwise stated), so you know that you're getting an unbiased opinion and I really like that.

She recently started The 10 Day Challenge and I've enjoyed her posts so much that I decided to follow her lead and do my own version of the 10 Day Challenge. I'll be posting every day (something that's been rare on this blog in recent weeks!), and if you're thinking of doing the challenge yourself, let me know in the comments section below (don't forget to leave a link to your blog so that I can follow your progress, too!)

So, here goes...

DAY ONE: Ten Secrets

1. I loathe exercising. With every fibre of my being. The only form of exercise I'll consider is a yoga class or a long beach walk and even then, it's more for my mental wellbeing than any desire to be physical!

2. Not many people know this, but I did ballet for over 15 years (and I regret stopping almost every day).  I recently rediscovered my old pointe shoes and walk around en pointe at home when no one's watching...

3. I've always wanted to learn how to play bass guitar, but I am the most impatient person ever. I don't want to have to practice for hours on end and learn chords - I just want to go straight from no skills to rocking it out in one hour flat! (Did I mention that my fiance is a bassist? There's no excuse not to learn, really...)

4. I've never finished reading a Dickens novel, despite having studied English Literature at university. I just couldn't. I managed to pass my Dickens exam purely by studying various essays about Dickens. Shhh, don't tell...

5. I can't drive a manual car. This isn't much of a secret, though... everyone who knows me, knows this. I did my driver's license in a manual car and that was the last time I drove one. Why over-complicate things? An automatic car makes life much easier... not to mention driving in heels is a breeze!

6. I worry that I'm becoming frumpy. I used to spend hours giving myself DIY manis and pedis, and used to do a full face of makeup in the mornings. Now I usually spend about 10 minutes on my makeup (some BB Cream, a swirl of blusher, two coats of mascara - gel liner if I have a meeting or launch that day - and a dab of lipgloss) before heading out the door. I think I'm going to try a bit harder... starting tomorrow!

7. I have a not-so-secret crush on Alan Rickman. Yes, Professor Snape, of all people. It must be that voice.

8. Bungee jumping off the Bloukrans River Bridge is quite possibly the craziest thing I've ever done. Every time I watch the DVD of my jump or see footage of other peoples' jumps, I completely freak out. I spent the whole of the following day in Child's Pose, a yoga pose that is said to be very comforting and grounding. (Although I would happily spend whole weeks in Child's Pose if I could - I love it! How typical - trust me to pick the one yoga pose that requires the least amount of physical exertion as my favourite pose...)

9. I'm not so scared at the prospect of dying, but I'm terrified of pain.

10. I feel just a little bit inadequate and insecure, most of the time. I think we all do.