Showing posts with label Q&A. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Q&A. Show all posts

Three Things...

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

OKAY!

For some reason, you are stranded on a desert island! OH NO!

You have endless safe water and various things to eat (phew..).

What three things would you want there with you? And why?

Personally, I would choose a notebook with a LOT of pages, a pen with a lot of ink in it and a gallon of factor 30 sun cream!

Why? Because I love to write everything down. I could write lists of what is around me and what I was going to do when I was rescued.. The sun cream? I don't want to be red!

What about you?

A-Z

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

About a year ago - I did an A-Z. I thought it was about time that I did another, and I found a completely different one! 

Feel free to pinch this for your own blog :)

A: Age: 25
B: Biggest Fear: Injections (needles in general) and spiders. YUCK!
C: Current Time: 22:35
D: Drink you last had: Banananana and strawberry smoothie
E: Easiest Person To Talk to: My Greggy
F: Favourite song: Good question.. I have a few.. At the moment, Mr and Mrs Fletcher - Love is on the Radio
G: Ghosts, are they real?: I don't think so
H: Hometown: Basingstoke
I: In love with: My lovely husband
J: Jealous Of: I try not to be jealous.. Probably mostly of people that are amazing at cooking!
K: Killed Someone?: Definitely not!
L: Last time you cried?: Shed a tear when I watched a documentary on a 26 year old that was executed in Texas. Life is life!
M: Middle Name: Christina
N: Number of Siblings: One brother. What a wally
O: One Wish: To have a happy and healthy family
P: Person who you last called: Greg
Q: Question you're always asked: "Are you okay?" I must have one of those faces..
R: Reason to smile: I have a pretty great life
S: Song last sang: All Time Low - Remembering Sunday
T: Time you woke up: 08.00
U: Underwear Colour: Black and white
V: Vacation Destination: Next up is Poland! Woooo
W: Worst Habit: I crack my knuckles all the time
X: X-Rays you've had: Ankle, foot and wrist
Y: Your favourite food: I am not sure to be honest! I love Japanese food
Z: Zodiac Sign: Pisces 

Taylor!

Thursday, 2 April 2015

I have seen this on a few blogs so I thought I would have a go! It is no secret that I am in love with +Taylor Swift!

Feel free to take it for your own blog - make sure you send me the link! I would love to see your answers too :)


Welcome to New York - If you could live in any city, which would it be and why?
This is a tough one because I get very envious of other countries and cities - but I can honestly say where I live - Basingstoke/Tadley because it is where I have grown up and met my friends and Greg. It is a happy place.

Blank Space - What is something everyone thinks is true about you but is actually false?
Probably that I am bullet proof. I do get hurt easily but I do give as good as I get!

Style - What is one item in your closer that makes you feel unstoppable?
Eeek any of my baggy knitted jumpers to be honest - I live in them and I love them!

Out Of The Woods - What is the one thing you're afraid of?
I am terrified of spiders.

All You Had To Do Was Stay - Who is someone you wish was still in your life?
As I have grown up, I have lost many friends along the way. I am sad that they are not still in my life but I do trust that there is a reason for that!

Shake It Off - What is something you've had to shake off?
I generally take everything too personally, so I have to shake an awful lot off on a daily basis!

Wish You Would - What is something you would like to happen right now?
I would quite like to win the lottery (wow, what a blog post that would be!). Other than that, I would quite like my home to be completely decorated!

Bad Blood - Have you ever had someone stab you in the back?
I have - in the worst way.. But I have moved on!

Wildest Dreams - What would you like to be remembered for?
Being fun - being me!

How You Got The Girl - What is your favourite pick up line?
"Do me."
Funny quote from an All Time Low interview.. I haven't actually used it!

This Love - What is something you got back you never thought you would?
Before I worked where I currently do, I worked in retail for a company that was not the best to work for.. I never thought I would get my happiness back. When I was told that I had got the job here - my happiness came straight back and hasn't left!

I Know Places - Where is one place you always feel safe?
My house!

Clean - What is an important lesson you have learned in life? And how did you learn it?
That YOU are the most important person in your life. If YOU aren't happy, why are you doing it?

I learned this the hard way by settling for second best and just waiting for it to get better! Guess what? It didn't until I did something about it!

Liebster Award!

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Last night a received a message from the LOVELY Joy who blogs over at For the Love of Tuna, nominating me for a Liebster Award! Not only is she a brilliant writer, she posts the most human posts - my favourite is 12 Things That Went Wrong With Our Wedding! Check her out :)

Do make sure you comment a link to your post via this post! I cannot wait to read them all!!!

The Liebster Award is an award for bloggers who currently have less than 200 followers and are working on growing and developing their blog - trying to build their readers! I will also nominate 11 bloggers who I actively follow and love!


My Answers!

How did you decide on the title of your blog, and what’s it about?
I quickly decided on "Funning Up My Life" because I am constantly looking for ways to keep the FUN in my life - and that is exactly what my blog is about! I work Monday-Friday 9-5, so sometimes it feels pretty tough to keep the fun in my life, so I use my blog as an excuse to do it and to help others on their way too!

Where does your blogging inspiration come from?
My day to day life mainly - I find it so fun to make simple recipes, DIY and other things that I find normally on Pinterest!

Can you give 11 random facts about yourself?
1. I have two extra teeth.. I look a bit like a shark! When I was younger, I had some of my back teeth removed. When they came back through, there wasn't enough room for them in their normal places, so they grew next door!
2. I am absolutely petrified of needles
3. I haven't worn any makeup at all yet this year..!
4. Sleep is my best friend - I could literally sleep 40 hours in a row if I wanted to
5. Even at 25 years old, I still don't know what I want to do with my career..
6. I am part way through a Psychology degree that I keep taking long breaks from
7. Road rage is my mega weak spot.. Sometimes, I just cannot keep my temper!
8. I literally have never liked any sports at all, ever!
9. If I could, I would only eat chocolate and drink tea all day, every day
10. Coffee is amazing - but it gives me headaches (even decaff..) so I avoid it :(
11. I always feel unappreciated..

What is something you’ve been loving lately?
Blogging! I know this sounds obvious, but since I only started this in January, I have really been using it as an escape!

What is it you love most about blogging?
I love sharing things I love with other people and when they like it too - wow, it just feels great! I also love how I don't have to report to anyone - it is all mine! Also, all of the friends I have made from all different countries along the way!

If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?
1. For my mortgage to be paid off..
2. To not be scared of needles!
3. I could be permanently slip and toned (without the workout!)!

What is one country in the world you would like to visit? Why?
I would love to really explore the USA. I have been to two different cities (San Diego and San Fransisco) but I would love to have a year and a couple of thousand pounds so I could explore the whole thing!

What are you currently watching or reading?
I am reading "The Outsiders" by S.E Hinton (again!)
and I am watching: Sons of Anarchy, Orange is the New Black,  The Killing, Game of Thrones - I binge on a lot of TV shows whilst I am cooking/crafting!

A long-lost relative leaves you a large sum of money. What do you do with it?
Pay off my mortgage. If there is any left, then save!

What is something you do when you need to take time for yourself?
I blog, clean my kitchen, go for a drive or a scoot.

Where do you see yourself in five years time?
A mummy, married, happy. Hopefully by the time I am 30 - I will have found my dream job (or have won the lottery!).


My Nominees!

I genuinely read and love all of these blogs - check them out!

Gemma of Gemma Agnes
Ashley of Girl Talk
Taylor of Dear Friends
Samantha of Samantha Nishell
Laurel of Simple Splendor
Kara of Chasing Zoie


Instructions for Nominees!

Answer the eleven questions given to you by the person that nominated you (see below). Please comment on this post with your link when you are done so I can see your answers!

In your post, link back to the person/blog who nominated you and give a little thank you shout out.

After completing the questions, nominate 11 bloggers with under 200 followers on the social media platform of your choice (I chose Facebook), and give them eleven questions (of your choice).

Notify your nominees of their nomination, and provide a link to your post so that they know what to do.

Here are your questions:

How did you decide on the title of your blog, and what’s it about?
What is your favourite food?
Can you give 11 random facts about yourself?
What is an item you cannot live without? You can have more than 1
What is it you love most about blogging?
If you had 3 wishes, what would they be?
What is one country in the world you would like to visit? Why?
What are you currently watching or reading?
A long-lost relative leaves you a large sum of money. What do you do with it?
What is something you do when you need to take time for yourself?
Where do you see yourself in five years time?

A Little Bit Of This.. A Little Bit Of That..

Saturday, 21 March 2015

Hey all :) I have posted something similar to this before - but I LOVE them! This was lovingly pinched from Fiona over at Wishes, Hopes and Dreams - thanks!

Make-Up

Blush or bronzer?
I will say blusher - but I can honestly say that I have never worn either!

Lip gloss or lip stick?
Lip stick - again, I don't wear it much at all but I find it looks nicer :)

Eyeliner or mascara?
Definitely mascara - it makes you look so much more awake in a matter of seconds!


Foundation or concealer?
Foundation - I don't own concealer.

Neutral or colour eye shadow?
Neutral - I love browns, greys and blacks.

Pressed or loose eye shadows?
I don't own any loose but I am intrigued! I like pressed though.

Brushes or sponges?
I am going to go with brushes - but I did have an amazing Mac foundation once that had a sponge and it was brilliant.

Nails

OPI or China Glaze?
OPI - I got one in my Pink Parcel and I love it!

Long or short?
I always let my nails grow long - I love having my nails looking good!


Acyrlic or natural?
Natural 100%

Brights or darks?
I love both - I like using dark on the majority of my nails and then using a pop of colour on one nail on each hand!

Body

Perfume or body splash?
I love perfume but I do have an amazing body splash from the Bath and Body Works USA - Sweet Pea - YUM! If anyone wants to send me any, you will be my best friend! (We don't get Bath and Body Works in the UK- wah!)

Lotion or body butter?
Body butter - but I have tonnes of lotion!

Body wash or soap?
Body wash - soap creeps me out (not too sure why..)

Lush or other bath company?
I love Lush - there are so many other brands I love as well at the moment (I feel another blog post coming along..)! Here are a few of my faves :)


Fashion

Jeans or sweat pants?
I live in jeans, but there is nothing better than some sweat pants (or trackies as I call them!) when you get in from work after a long day :)

Long sleeve or short?
I always wear long because I am scared of getting cold!

Dresses or skirts?
I probably own about 10 dresses that I have rarely worn, and 1 skirt, so I'll say dresses!

Stripes or plaid?
I love stripes so much!

Flip-flops or sandals?
Flip-flops - makes me feel like I have had a workout!

Scarves or hats?
I wear scarves almost all year around! I don't think I own a hat..!

Studs or dangly earrings?
Studs

Necklaces or bracelets?
I don't really wear either - Greg got me an adorable necklace though <3

Heels or flats?
Flats - I don't own a pair of heels that I have learned to walk in yet!


Jacket or hoodie?
Hoodie - I love my hoodies! And I love stealing Greg's hoodies..

Hair

Curly or straight?
It takes me over an hour to straighten my crazy curls so I normally make do!


Bun or ponytail?
Sadly, I am mega boring and my hair is always in a ponytail. It is too long and heavy for a bun.

Bobby pins or butterfly clips?
Bobby pins - they all get lost in my hair though!

Hairspray or gel?
Hairspray

Long or short?
When my hair is straight, I can almost sit on it - Long!

Light or dark?
Dark - but not too dark!

Side sweep bangs or full bangs?
Side sweep I guess

Up or down?
Always up! I wish I had the control over my hair to wear it down.

Random

Rain or shine?
Shine! I live in the country side so I love the sun.

Summer or winter?
Hot summers and snowy winters - I prefer being warm though!

Autumn or spring?
I love both - I love the colours of Autumn and I love the changes spring brings.


Chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate - because I eat a lot of it...!

Kim, Kourtney or Khloe?
Got to be Khloe because she is so funny.

Coffee or tea?
TEA! <3

Hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed filling it out! Please feel free to take this for your own blog too :)

Disclosure: all opinions stated in this post are my own. I only post reviews about products that I am passionate about and think you should all know about! Thank you for reading :)

Knowing Me.. Knowing You..

Monday, 16 March 2015

Hi all :)

I am so pleased that you are joining me on my journey - I have been following a few of your journeys too! I find all of your blogs so interesting and I love them all!

So, I want to really get to know you - all of you!

Above, one of my tabs is dedicated to blogs that I am reading and I would love to add to that - introduce yourself in the comments and answer a few of the following questions about yourself!

If you don't have a blog, get involved anyway! :)

What is your name?
Where do you come from?
What is your blog called?
What do you blog about? 
Link please :)
What is your job?
What is your dream job?
Best life advice?
Where do you want to see yourself in 10 years time?

I can't wait to get to know you all better!

My answers?
I am Rowan.
I come from Basingstoke, UK
You all know what my blog is called, you're here already!
I work in recruitment
My dream job would be either a full time blogger or a police woman!
Life is for living!
I see myself with two kids, Greg and I have our family and we are just happy!

Your turn!



A-Z of me!

Thursday, 12 February 2015

As I am starting out, I thought I should do a little something to help you get to know me. 

This is pinched from a wonderful blog by Sarah Clarke - be sure to check her out!

A: Attached or Single? Attached
B: Best friend? Nikki Burris - best friends for over 10 years :) She made me the Godmummy to her gorgeous daughter, Raydi. I love them both very much!
C: Cake or Pie? Wow.. Tough one! Pie..!
D: Day of choice? Saturdays
E: Essential item? My phone or car
F: Favourite Colour? Purple and Red
G: Gummy bears or worms? Bears! All the way!
H: Hometown? Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK.
I: Indulgence? Chocolate or nutella (by the spoon...)
J: January or July? Tough one. I like January because it is the start of the year and July because it is warm(er)
K: Kids? Not yet, one day :)
L: Life isn't complete without...? My Greggy - soon to be hubby!
M: Marriage Date? 3rd September 2015 - not long to go now..!
N: Number of Siblings? One brother - Andy. Legend!
O: Oranges or Apples? Oranges. I like the idea of Apples more than I actually like them..
P: Phobias? Ha! Spiders and needles
Q: Quotes? 
R: Reasons to Smile? How fun my life is turning out to be :)
S: Seasons of choice? Summer when it is sunny, Winter when it snows
T: Tag 5 people: Check out my sponsors at the bottom of the page :)
U: Unknown fact about me? That is tough.. I got a tattoo of a bee on my back on my 21st birthday in Prague.. One day I will post a pic!
V: Vegetable? All of them, I love every vegetable going!
W: Worst Habit? Not listening.. But pretending to! Not because I am rude, just because I am pre-occupied with nothing on my phone...!
X: X-ray or Ultrasound? X-ray? I am not sure..
Y:  Your Favourite Food? I LOVE Mac n Cheese, Pizza, Chocolate, Indian Curry... I love food!
Z: Zodiac Sign? Pisces