A Fresh Start

I'm so sorry! I've been gone for so long you have probably forgotten me. :c

It's just I've been really sick lately. I can't think straight, all I can think of is the swirling tide pool sawing it's way through my head. It feels as disgusting as it sounds, followed by dizziness...

 Now my friends going to get really annoyed with me (she's the only friend that knows about my blog), I guess she's getting tired of me complaining about being ill so lets just leave it there before she has a hissy fit. ;)

Anyway, today I've titled my blog 'A Fresh Start'. No, I'm not starting a new school or moving house. I'm going to try write on my blog at least every other day. HOWEVER I'm not sure when to start - I want to start when I'm 100% better so that won't be for a while, but I'll try to start soon. Sorry :c

Love y'all

SoSimplicity <3

P.s I had to leave this blog on a sudden note of me feeling ill again so I'm really sorry for the quick ending. Hope you understand xxx

Weekend Whirls

Personally, weekends for me aren't about relaxing. They're more about doing fun things and hanging out with friends and family. I mean - yes, I do like to relax sometimes, but we can all admit that relaxing isn't at all as exciting as going out for a day!

And for that reason, (while I'm ill) I'm going to be introducing you to just a few of the things I enjoy doing at weekends, some of which are even moneyless...

1. Staying over night at a friends house...

A nights stay at your friends house OR have your friend come to stay at yours. If you ever have a 'sleepover' with your friends, the host needs to make it exciting. You can do this by getting some comfy cushions, making some hot chocolate and having a cosy pamper evening in your onesies. Or you can watch a movie, with popcorn and fizzy drinks at your side. It's totally up to you and your friends, but try to remember to be creative! Plus it can be totally free of money :)

2. Shopping...

I know what you're thinking. Your head is saying "I don't have a lot of money!" To be honest, neither do I. There's some small shops in walkable distance from where me and my friends live, we go shopping in that area occasionally as there's cheaper and more affordable shops - such as pound shops and even super markets! You don't have to be all fancy, you can shop whenever and wherever you like and still get cute little gifts and purchases <3

3.  Have a pamper evening/day...

If you pop down to LUSH/The Body Shop (popular bath shops) or even pound shops to buy bath bombs, soaps and scrubs (maybe you already have the products) it's totally worth the pamper! Start off by soaking your feet in warm water, followed by applying a clay face mask to them. Whilst it dries you can start applying a mask to your face - if you check online, you can follow instructions to make homemade ones using ingredients from your kitchen! Sit down and enjoy a movie in your comfiest clothes.

4. Activities out...

Go out with friends/family. Ice-skating, swimming, animal rescues, zoos, cinema, rock climbing, sledging and restaurants. But if you don't have enough money there are things to do at home...

5. Activities in...

You can also bake, go to the park, walk your dog, train your dog, do art, watch movies or read books.

I really hope you enjoy your weekend! Remember to have fun and enjoy freedom ;) haha!
What are you up to this weekend?

SoSimplicity <3

Being Sick

We all dream of being ill. Lying in a nice, cosy bed with the most comfiest cushions, joined by a mouth-watering hot chocolate! Having everyone run around for you whilst you lay in your 'throne'.

Sadly, that's not how it is pictured when you're actually ill. It's more running to the toilet every second to throw up, feeling dizzy and getting emotional. Where as everyone who is at work or school wishes of being in your current state, they want to be you. Little do they know, your literally dying in bed.

Over the last few weeks I've been feeling like this - which sucks :( but then again, I just have to make the most of it. I guess it means I can get days off school and relax (although it is hard to relax when you're feeling like poop).

My mum has always taught me home remedies of getting rid of illness. Like how (for example) if you drink coke, it'll settle your stomach. I've never actually heard any remedies from other people...

I have many trips to my school nurse who kept saying "You haven't eaten which is why your feeling sick." And I would reply to her in my head "I'M FEELING SICK SO IM NOT EATING!"

Hurray for me! I found out that she was wrong...
I've been to the doctors and they have said I might have Labrynthitis, but it is hard to diagnose. Apparently it means that if I see certain things I'll feel dizzy and sick for a long while. I hate it, although they have given me some tablets so it should be gone pretty soon :D yayyyyy.

I've heard that a whole load of people have been feeling ill around this time of year. How have you been feeling? What are your home remedies for getting better?

SoSimplicity <3

My Pet Rats

Every girl dreams of having some sort of pet. Sometimes they can vary, but I find it very rare to see someone say to my face "I really want a rat". Luckily enough I know some people who actually find it nice that I have rats... other times I get negative comments towards it; the best thing to do with those comments is to shrug it off.

Why did you get rats?

I had space for another pet and had the time to put towards it, so why waste that time and space? I was allowed a rabbit, but I thought that rats would be better for me budget wise and time wise. I had also been looking into rats for a long time!

Where did you get your rats?

I got them from Pets at Home as I had tried to contact many breeders or people who were no longer able to care for their rats, unfortunately they either did not reply or they had no rats available. So I went into Pets at Home, looked at the rats on show and asked if they had any younger ones that we could reserve or take right away. They had two ten week old babies.

What are your rats names?

I hadn't planned any names before I had got them. I had only planned girl names (as I was expecting some girlies) so I decided to get to know them, then name them based on their personality. Wilson and Burton were the ratties names in the end! Short and catchy :) Wilson is more of the shy, less cheeky character - although he does have a smart side. Whilst Burton is more curious and outgoing.

What is your rats diet?

Wilson and Burton's diets consist of a range of fruit and vegetables (given every other day) and their main food - Reggie Rat Food (with the whole corn and alfalfa removed) and Pets at Home Rat Nuggets. For treats, I use Felix Crispies and Healthy Bites hair ball remedy.

Can you train pet rats?

You can! I'm currently in the process of training both of my boys to spin, then I'll be moving into recall. I use Felix Crispies as the reward treats as they both adore them and the treats are quite small, so I don't have to give them as sparingly.

What cage do your rats have?

They have a cage I found online. I can do a full review if I get any requests, but for now I'll just say its a very good cage, with a few faults. I can't find it online, but if anyone would like to know, I'll probably be able to.

If you have anymore enquiries please comment and I'll be sure to reply or add them to this post.

SoSimplicity <3

Who is SoSimplicity?

So... You're probably wondering who I am. Well, speaking realistically, I could be anyone. No, I'm not the man you saw yesterday, walking down the street or your next door neighbour. I'm just me:)

I can tell you a few things. Like the fact that I'm a girl, I'm a student and I live in the UK. I enjoy watching Youtubers and hanging out with friends too! Fortunately I won't tell you everything yet because that'll be spoiling my blog. It's kind of like reading a book, you don't want be told too much because otherwise it'll ruin the whole story. Well, this is my story within a few words...

SoSimplicity <3