Birthday Celebrations

On my actual birthday this year, I didn't do anything special besides go to work and come home. One of my best friends has the same birthday as me (and she also works full time) so we decided to celebrate over the weekend with her and some friends.

I had a light dinner at a Japanese restaurant and then had some small noms and cocktails at The Powder Keg before heading to a bar and then went home! Nothing fancy really. 

Earl Grey Cocktail / Snow Dome G&T.

The infamous G&T Sorbet Oysters / Birthday Cocktail on the house!

My bestie & I / The size of my cocktail for reference.

I was so lucky this year and got so spoiled by friends and family. I ate so much delicious food, had good times and got to spend time with my fam and Gemma! (our family dog fyi.)

Despite attempting to take pictures of what I got for my Birthday, some things were in the kitchen pantry or in the bathroom somewhere.... but nevertheless. 

I got treated to some Jo Malone fragrances, small leather goods like a new (compact size) wallet, a tea mug,
things that smell and taste good and some new make-up!

I've basically been using every single one of these items religiously except for the smaller fragrance (which I purchased with a lovely gift card from my Aunt) and I'm loving everything!

♥

Getting Spoiled

I just celebrated my 21st birthday, and got to see all my best friends during the month which I don't always get to do. I think getting to hang out with all my closest friends was honestly the best present ever! (Super cheesy...bring out the vomit bucket!)

My best friends always surprise me with the awesomest things, leaving me standing there in shock holding my gift and not knowing how to react... Hence why I wanted to make this post so I can remember the things I got for my 21st and how I felt about them!

From my best friend Lauren whom I have been friends with for more than half my life:

A Marc Jacobs wallet! She's too kind, I was so speechless when I got it because I would never get anything like this for myself! I was also in desperate need of a new wallet, so this is super fantastic :)

From Alex who just came back from a trip to Singapore and Hong Kong:

A very cute panda zip-up case and some of the most delicious smelling hand sanitisers! People really know I like them antibacterial things!

From my bae Angela:

My second ever Pandora charm for my leather bracelet - a 21. Perfect little charm for a 21st gift! I was never that into Pandora until I realised the sentimentality of getting charms for different occasions, it's a pretty interesting concept despite being a piece of jewellery.

More from Angela, she spoiled me with so many things that I like and use everyday!

So excited to use these brushes, they feel so soft and dreamy...

 This, smells amazing. It smells fresh, fruity and vibrant, and I absolutely LOVE pear!!! Which I actually find hard to come by, anything pear flavoured and scented.

A reed diffuser with a musky and floral scent - she knows what I like!

From Thomas who also brought me treasures from his trip to Singapore and Hong Kong:

Mega dark chocolate, mmmmm!

Tea from TWG Tea! I don't really know much about this brand, but after having a taste, I can see why it's famous.

I tested out the iced chai tea - I actually had it hot, without milk and with one teaspoon of raw sugar.

It tasted so good, more of a fruitier and spicier flavour than regular chai teas which I sometimes find to be a bit sickening - after a few sips I don't want anymore. But I couldn't get enough of this...

And the teabags are sooo pretty! One of them makes an entire pot, so at least 4 cups of tea.

Despite not being that big on celebrating birthdays and making it less of a big deal, I had a pretty good time this year. I went to two of my friends' birthday party to wish them a happy birthday and saw lots of old friends, as well as going out with some of my closest friends for the night for lots of fun and being silly in karaoke!

Hopefully this year will be good, and better than last year! I feel as though my birthday plays a huge factor in how the rest of the year will be like, being so early in the year that if I have a bad start, I usually dread the coming few months. Positivity is key!