Graduation | Part 2 Getting My Diploma (Better Late Then Never)

Hi everyone! A little extra for all of you... It's a post that should have been posted a long time ago, but I kept putting it off resulting in uploading this 6 months late...... So here you go and I hope you enjoy this little peek in my life!!



On the 27th of June, from 7.30PM till 10PM, there were speeches being held, some tears shed and a lot of smiles.
I started the day getting ready to go to my grandma's birthday, she turned 83 on the same day. We stayed there for the rest of the morning, and after lunch me and my dad went to town to shop for gifts for my mentors.

When I got back home, I started getting ready for graduation! Shower, blow drying my hair, straightening it, etc...

After dinner I finished getting ready and we picked up my other grandma and drove to my (now old) school.

I had to sign my diploma with my mentor class. This was the moment were 'the most important part' was happening, because signing it means it's official!

We had to wait a few minutes until we got to stand in line and walked out in front of all the parents, teachers and others that were present. There were seats reserved for all the graduates, so we got to sit in the very front :)

Every teacher was given twenty minutes to speech about their class. I had so much fun listening to all the other teachers, who were all very nervous to stand there, but also very proud off their students.

My first mentor, sadly, wasn't there yesterday :( In the middle of the year, she wasn't allowed to teach anymore and we didn't know when she was going to be returning. She was also my teacher for two subjects I would have to make exams for.
So, my second mentor held a speech, and he did a very good job! He was really nervous because he had never held a speech before. I think he did an amazing job and, with the help of my first mentor, he made a great speech for every student!

All graduates didn't get their diploma's until the end, and we also got a yearbook (which turned out great if i may say so myself!) and flowers from school!

With some friends, we took pictures and spoke to some teachers for the very last time.
I had an amazing night, but I am also really happy that this chapter is done and I can start focusing on what's next. (Read A Gap Year here).

I am so sorry it took so long for me to post this, I hadn't gotten around to it after I made the text and have been waiting for the pictures for too long (This is my own fault as I have been putting it off for WAY too long!)

Also, I had hoped to be able to put up a lot more pictures... This was the only picture that we all looked 'normal' in (especially myself, as make crazy faces on others.....)

Monthly Favourites | October

Another month has passed (two if you count September without a favourites) which means it's time for a monthly favourites :)  I have been trying a lot of new products in October, so let's get started!

Normally this product is priced around €9,-, but I picked it up at Action for €0,90

Clearasil Vitamins & Extracts Scrub. I am a big fan of Clearasil to clean my face and (hopefully) clear it from pimples. I had run out of my usual (Wash & Mask for Spots and Scars) and came across this scrub. I personally love scrubs for my body, but am more cautious when it comes to my face because my face is more sensitive. I have been using this one for a few months now, and I absolutely LOVE it. I use this in combination with my other Clearasil Wash, and it makes my skin feel really soft and it reduces pimples very effectively. 

The only thing I am still not used to, is the smell. It doesn't stink, but it has a different scent than I expected. It smells like avocado, so if you like that it's a catch! 

Nivea Body Lotion Douche. This is one of the new products from Nivea, it's a body lotion to be used in the shower. It saves time, because you can get dressed right after showering. 

I really liked using this as it got colder outside, and my skin needed to be taken care of. I apply is after my shower gel, and leave it on my skin for one of two minutes (the time it takes to put conditioner in my hair). Wash off and my skin feels softer already! The soft feeling stays for two days, and I can feel a difference in my skin after using it for a while. My skin feels like it's better hydrated and sheds a lot less.

I got this as a gift from when I passed school (in June.....) but haven't tried it out because there was bad press going around. The news and internet claimed that people fell over in the bathroom after using this product and that the packaging didn't alert people. I got around to trying it (and found the alert on the packaging) and made sure my bathroom floor was dry and clear before stepping out. I haven't had problems with that at all!!

Garnier BB Cream. I have been wanting to try a BB cream ever since it became a 'thing'. School and work always having my time, I never really found time to try it, sadly :( So I was very excited that SALE season came along, and no school to take all my time, I ran to the store and bought it. I first went online and read over 20 reviews about BB cream and which one would be best.
I found this one and I am very happy with it :) My pimples are less red, almost gone, my under eye circles seem lighter and the overall coverage is great. When you apply it, you can see that you applied it, but 10 minutes later your skin and the cream have blended and it looks very natural.

Fleece socks. I am very cold, very easily. Whilst strolling through Primark a few weeks ago, I came across these socks. They have fleece on the inside (and happy design on the outside) and keep me extremely warm :)

Notebook. I am a person to make lists of everything. Everything? Everything! I write down what I want to do, what I think about some things, what I want to buy and so on.
I am currently working on a project with my cousin, and all that I have to do is in my notebook. Who I have to call, who I have to email.... And as I am in the middle of planning my year to Australia, my packing list and my list of gadgets are to be found in my notebook. What I still need to purchase, what I already did. My brainstorming for my blog, not to forget, is in the back of my notebook. Apart from everything else, so I am able to write down some ideas faster.
I love this one because it has an elastic band to keep it closed when it's in your bag. (Yes, I take my notebook with me. You never know when you can get inspired!! Or need to write something down)

What are your favourite things this month? 

Love, Danielle