Waterfalls

TLC

- Rumi

Freed From Desire

Gala 

Here are some faces I don't usually make:

Glowed up

Kaytranada ft Anderson.paak

Dance On My Own

M.O

Rockin' & Rollin'

Yoda (Bad lip reading)

I'm not a big Star Wars fan, but I have always liked Yoda because the way he speaks is brilliant, and he has what looks like a croissant where his eyebrows would be-which I think is cute. If they ever discover a species like him, I'd love to meet them!

Enjoy the rest of your week, and don't forget to breathe! Many people are stressed around this time because of exams and deadlines; so don't forget to look after yourselves, take breaks and think positively. A clear mind goes further than one riddled with negativity. 

All the best,

-Dalanda 

xoxo

Broken Crown

Mumford & Sons

With some friends at the School of Social Sciences ball on Friday. It was a night filled with wine, laughter, terrible food, pretty garments and questionable music. 

^ this picture really cracks me up because the photographer took it just as my friend and I saw each other after a few months; and we were having a little 'aaaaaaaah!' Session :-D

I wasn't going to go to the event because it sold out very quickly in March, but I managed to get a ticket on the day because someone dropped out. Luckily I had this dress which I could only really wear to an event like that and it proved to be a good spontaneous last-minute decision; and also a good example of why those equally spontaneous clothes buys are a good idea! 

However I do regret being served the starter and main, because they were abominable. There was a dry, tasteless pâté (I don't remember what meat the menu claimed it was) that tasted worse than any supermarket one I've had; with a few sprigs of rocket salad in a sauce that somehow managed to make it taste more dry. The chicken wrapped in bacon which was served as part of the main was very dry and tasteless. 

Look at how pale, dry and unseasoned that looks. They didn't even add any herbs and spices, or turn the chicken over when they were cooking it to add a bit of colour. 

I find it sad that chicken were killed to be enjoyed as food only to be sprinkled with water, wrapped in waterlogged bacon, overcooked and served to unsuspecting diners that were promised some flavour. The chef couldn't even sprinkle some courtesy salt on the chicken for us! But we all smiled out of politeness as we handed over our mostly full plates, didn't complain to the establishment, and were discrete with our dislike for the food in true British fashion. 

I could have done without eating any of the aforementioned courses, but the lemon tart we had for dessert was tasty and the chef got the pastry just right so the meal ended on a good kind of sour taste.

As you can see, I take food and flavour very seriously and find it punishing to eat things that taste bad- I end up noticing how bad it is and how much I dislike it with every chew and it's like an internal sensory overload. But for this meal everyone agreed with me and from what I'd heard floating around the room itt ended up being a good conversation starter. Good friendships often begin over some kind of mutual disdain! 

I hope you're all having a good week. 

-Dalanda 

The 12 laws of karma

Here are the twelve laws of karma explained. 

Saturday

This is important. 

Never trust anyone that always tells you what you would like to hear; and don't oppose sincere constructive criticism. 

You'd be amazed at what you can discover with a different perspective. Moreover part of growth is being able to recognise one's folly, and correct it in order to move on, do and be better. 

Plenty can be destroyed from foolish mistakes, pride, ego, etc. People get defensive and don't like admitting to problems or having them pointed out because it means growth and change. Some people become addicted to certain sins. Comfort zones can be very dangerous, and what's more dangerous is many don't realise that they're lost in them. 

That's why you shouldn't forget to be real- if your friend is fucking up you should let them know. Purely so that they realise what it is they're actually doing as some people don't; or they know but don't realise. Be warned that those kinds of people may end up hearing your advice but not really listening. However from then onwards you can leave them to it because they have been told. You can't force people, you can only advise. 

There will for sure be some stubborn train wrecks in life but they'll learn just like you did if they don't save themselves the heartache. Pray for their wisdom, and strength for you if you must watch. 

Pray for your friends and the struggles they may hide; For your friends that are a little lost and for your friends that are doing well. 

Also say a little thanks for the people in your life that treat you and teach you. 

Never understimate the power of good advice, or a listening ear. 

Blessings,

-Dalanda