HELLO!

I thought after like a hundred years you guys needed to hear some of my word vomit!

EVERYTHING has been annoying me so I have quite a bit to rant about.
I think an upfront apology for bad vibes is in order. Also, take this as a warning, if you are in a totally happy place right now, permission is granted to colour in your rainbows somewhere else.

So I know over this last year my total vision of this blog has pejorated. I am not going to say sorry for this. I am not going to delete any post I did as a beauty or wanna-be fashion blogger. Its part of me. Part of my internet image. I personally just think I have evolved from wanting to share what lipstick I think will make me look like Taylor Swift. I believe that life now has a deeper meaning than just throwing on layers makeup to look like a desired celebrity, whose desirability was in any case constructed by the metaphysical prowess of a 24 page  magazine. I think I should leave my media rant for a separate blog post though. (Watch this space).

The lack of originality of the generation I am trapped in makes me want to drink my liquid eyeliner. Everyone is draping themselves in hijab so that they can be 'religiously' superior to someone. Everyone is posting pictures of seapoint promenade with a caption off brainyquotes.com so that they can be 'socially' superior. Probably my most detested one is the reign of the 'feminist'. I have never seen young girls throw a term like feminism around in conversations as they do have been doing lately. I legitimately have to hold back a liquid substance wanting to converge from my eyes because what does a 16 year old know about not wanting to wear a bra, and how that makes you a feminist. Or the total disregard for any male figure of authority. A term which in the past was a revolutionary concept in eradicating injustices, has just become a fashionable Instagram bio and a reason for girls being single.

It is honestly pathetic. We totally live in the age of Google but our minds are so primitive in that someone who has 2000 followers on Instagram, is deemed 'perf, flame emoji and OMG insta-famous'. I would probably be criticized for saying this as I am an avid instagrammer, but I never want to be caught in the realm of having an aesthetically perfect insta feed. Instagram is an app which holds memories. So that is what I use it for. I get more out of one of my best friends liking my picture, than a random dude, with a basic hairstyle that I don't even know. My point is, take things for there purpose and I am pretty sure you find more pleasure in the process.

Rant aside, I do believe people are set out to do what they think is important to them at a particular time. Even if it means being ultra basic, aka a fashion blogger. ( I kid). But you know what I mean.

If this blog seemed patronizing I am so sorry, but take this advice, re-read this again after the advice was implement as see if you feel the same way; Be effortless in your pursuit of perfection.

K Bye!
xx
P.S Short story coming soon. 

Aloha!

At this moment in time, I actually just can't deal. I have 3 heavy weight assignments due on Monday, yet I am here, writing this post, procrastinating and having a meltdown all in one.

My degree consists of writing, writing and writing, I know you guys are probably thinking that while I am writing this I could be doing my assignments but I just can't. I have honestly run out of words fit for the academic world. So while I try to recover from my breakdown and get my thoughts into one basket i thought I would ramble this little rant. My high school teacher always taught us that when writing; and feeling as though you are hitting a wall, stop breathe and write whatever comes to mind. This is what I am doing right now boys and girls, and unfortunately, you guys are at the wrath of my laptop punches.

In other news, I have a very(well, hopefully) exciting thing launching on this blog in a few weeks time. (When uni begins to slow down). I will be posting short-stories written by yours truly. This is something I have been working on for a while and have literally kept it a a secret from everyone. I am really anxious as it legitimately feels as though I am recording bits of my imagination and just broadcasting it to the world. However I am hoping that it can be the start of something new(I know you all just sang that in your HSM1 voice) and exciting.

So keep your eyes peeled and your imagination awakened and join me on this new venture.

Wish me luck with hell week at campus and till next time keep your hearts happy and your lives lovable.

xoxo
Nuraan
(Sorry for all the parenthesis)

FAVOURITE TIME OF THE YEAR : EXAMS!!!

Aloha

So obvs my title is bursting with sarcasm. How does anyone actually deal with exams. Exams are as annoying as a tweet limit,split ends and fake friends. Sadly, we live in a conformist era where making money is the ideal end goal, and to make this money we essentially need to get our degrees and to get our degrees we need to write AND pass these things called exams... (what a load of word vomit that was *shakes head*).

Anyway, reading through my blog I noticed that I have been doing nothing but complain about how terrible life is at this moment in time and hardly given any of you all the crazy advice I promised in the beginning. So here are a few tips on how to pass end of semester exams:

1) STAY CALM
We all have this tendency to freak out before our exam period, and don't even deny it, cause I know I am a ball of anxiety rolling through passages of my house sobbing about how much I hate it. Take some homeopathic anxiety medication and know that if you have a positive input, there would be a positive output. ITS LIKE THE GOLDEN RULE OMG!!!

2) SO FUN STUFF
Don't give up on life, meet up for coffee, watch a film, UPDATE YOUR BLOG. Plan your time wisely so that you can find a balance AND keep your sanity.

and finally
3)DON'T MESS UP
We are all given adequate time to prepare, and if you have made it till the end of your semester, I am one hundred percent sure you can kick the examination hurdles all the way to China (unless you're from China, then kick it somewhere else). Also realise that this is for yourself and see that as a motivation on its own, because you're worth it (yes you may flip your hair).

But seriously, if you are writing exams, I wish you all the best and may God guide you to suceed.

Best,
Nuraan
xxx

Meloncholic Midweek Mumbles

Aloha Bandellas

Sometimes the worst of things allow you to appreciate the joys in your life. Wednesdays for me are the best and the worst of days. *fangirl mode initiated* Wednesday was the day I saw four of my favourite people perform live, so naturally, I fangirl the hell out of myself on Wednesdays. However, Wednesday is also the day which Zayn left One Direction, I mean who will ever forget the bleak Wednesday evening, the 25th, where Zayn thought he could get away with breaking up with millions of fans over a Facebook status. I know everyone is probably thinking OMG NURAAN GET OVER IT. I swear sometimes I am over it, and then sometimes I'm just not. ANYWAY...

Back to explaining why Wednesdays are bipolar. Its sort of the day of the week that gives you hope that the weekend has not left you forever, you can sort of smell the perfume of Friday night already.But then, it is also the night you probably have the most work. Right now I am procrastinating so hard. I have spread all my history readings across my bed but am happily listening to Lana Del Reys' Young and Beautiful  whilst writing this over sensitive blog post.

I am fully aware that this mumbling probably has everyone questioning my sanity, but I assure you that I am equal parts sane and sarcastic.

Have a blissful week and ignore anything or anyone who wants to force their negativity on you.
Love you somtimes humans
Till next time
-N
xxx

STRANGER DANGER

Aloha Bandellas

Deeply and sincerely apologizing for being so absent on this forum. University has, in every way crusaded time for doing 'fun stuff' . 

I have craved to just blurt out everything on my mind over the last weeks, but writing academic essays with references and errthang has just been so creatively stifling. Today I woke up with the purpose of having a good ole' internet rant (and rave) about this CRAZY past few weeks...

1) Zayn Maliks One Direction Departure

3 words: I WAS GUTTED. I spent 3 day sobbing continuously, even in public. It was three days before my birthday and a week before the much anticipated Cape Town concert and I just couldn't handle it. Like a typical girl and I blamed the world for being against me, and detested everyone around me for a solid 48 hours. I began to do a lot of reading, about Zayn, the band, NAUGHTY BOY ( gagged while typing that) and came to realise that Zayn decision will STAY his decision, no matter how many times we angrily tweet him, shed copious amounts of tears on, he will not come back. As heartbreaking as it is we are still left with an incredibly talented foursome. They have picked themselves up from this and stayed. I can attest for the incredible vocals and April 1st, 2015 I saw them live and they left me completely stunned. They are the best boyband in the world for a reason. I will continue in all my fangirl efforts to support them on their tenor.

2) MY BIRTHDAY :'D

Despite the tragic week, my birthday weekend was everything I could of hoped for. I spent it with my close friends and family and made some fond and happy memories. Turned out to be one of the best ones yet. I am now 19 and in my last year as a teen. Seems completely crazy as I sometimes still feel like a 12 year old. Life is a whole lot of different exciting when you this age. Just so grateful to have so many amazing people to share memories with.
Here's to 190 more years!

3) FINALLY, in the past weeks I've left skinny jeans and liquid eyeliner for some hiking boots and laughs up mountains. For two consecutive weeks I trekked up mountains with my brother and cousins. I will give you a minute to laugh that off. But yeah, my rawkus laugh and weak ankles went over rocks to admire valley views and waterfalls. Being surrounded by the majestic beauty created by  God puts a lot of things into perspective. Minuscule things like no electricity (coughs, eskom), spending time crying over boybands and hating statues (sigh, South Africa ey) don't even matter when being confronted by such beauty.

Writing has always been my escape from the world. Feeling 100 pounds lighter now that I have written this post!

Till next time lovelies
Nuraan

New Faces, New Fashion, New Future

Aloha Bandellas

Over the last 3-4 weeks the life of Nuraan as we like to know it, has dramatically changed. I started university, something I thought would simply be a formality in the norms that is life, but boy was I wrong (I'm never wrong so this is odd).

Walking up Jammie steps, was like opening a brand new, fresh from the printers, third and final installment of your favorite trilogy, you have an overwhelming feeling of excitement, feeling as though you'll have the ending you want, but then discover everything you THOUGHT would happen doesn't and it kind of just ruins everything.

That overly-dramatic analogy, is essentially what my life had felt like. In a matter of 5 days I had to completely change my degree structure because of certain subjects I couldn't do. Being me, I had planned out every angle of what I wanted to do and that all came to a drastic halt/reverse/never drive down there again!

I quickly realised dressing up for campus is a no-go and I basically end up looking like a vagrant most of the time.

However, it hasn't only been doom and gloom, I have met some rather interesting individuals. I have grown up conversations on the daily. There have been some challenging situations as having such a diverse group of people in one space could be a little trying, but you know me, I thrive when I stay away from negative vibes.

I see my usual squad like everyday and it just consists of us pulling really weird faces at each other on passing, like seriously, we couldn't grow up that fast!

Collectively, this has been one of the most testing times of my life, the amount of "new-niss" is just too much to even deal. However this change is somewhat refreshing and finally puts life as a whole into perspective.

Have a great weekend everybody <3

Nuraan
xxx

The start of somethng new | Thoughts

Aloha Bandellas

The High School trilogy sits safely and proudly on my book shelf. Its time to start afresh and open up to new experiences.

This Monday, I start with the first day of the rest of my life, literally. Everything that I want to achieve in life relies on how well I do over the next 4-5 years at university and this suddenly seems more intimidating than school, matric or losing friends ever was.

In my mere 18years and 3months of exsistance I have realized that the only way in which you achieve and establish absolutely anything. is by doing so with a positive attitude and believing in a greater power guiding and protecting you. For me, this is the premise of anything successful.

On a lighter note I am extremely proud of the individuals I surround myself with, i.e. my friends. We all did exceptionally well in the notorious and daunting final NSC examinations. We all following the path we set out to do which not only individually but as whole makes you extremely proud and gives you the encouragement to want to achieve and please a whole lot more.

Finally we stepping out of the High School shadow and into a bright light which seems so blinding, yet will guide us to all that is good for us.

I am so excited to finally start moulding the individual I want to become!

Till next time,
Nuraan X