April Favourites

Hi guys! How are you! I'm really excited because today I'm going on a holiday! Well, it's actually not a normal holiday, because I'm going to a big theatre event with loads of people, you can easily see 6 plays everyday! The people there are really cool and the hotel we're staying in is too, and we're gonna be playing our play on Sunday so it's really exciting!

But before going I wanted to post this April Favourites! I've been loving a lot of things, so it's been hard to narrow it down, but without any further ado, here are my favourites!


1- Maybelline SuperStay 7 Days Gel Nail Color varnishes
I talked about the 230 Berry Stain shade on this post and you know I loved it, so I bought another shade more suited for Spring! It's the shade 130 Rose Poudré, and it's a really pretty nude pink. I think it's very elegant and it's perfect if you tend to go for warmer, more natural colours. It faded a little bit faster than the Berry Stain one, but it still lasts a lot and is really easy and quick to apply. The formula is awesome and there are more beautiful colours on this range, so I'm sure you all can find your style!


2- Essence's Nail Polish Corrector Pen
There's a lot of nails on this post, I'm sorry ^^' But you know nails are my thing! I bought this corrector pen a couple of weeks ago and it's SO useful! It's a kind of marker with nail polish remover instead of ink, so you can use it to "erase" the varnish left outside of your nails if you're clumsy like me hahaha It makes my life so much easier, I'd definitely recommend you give it a try! I bought Essence's because it's the only one I could find, but there are more brands that make them!

3- Bonté's Express Nail Polish Remover
GUYS THIS IS MY LIFE SAVER. It's the best thing I've purchased in a while. It has a sponge inside with a hole in the middle so you just put your finger inside, rub it a little bit on the sponge, take it out and voilà! No nail polish! It works so fast and so well and it saves me a lot of time and effort when I want to change the colour on my nails. I'll let you know how much it lasts, but for now it doesn't seem to dry out or stop working. I think it was like €1.50, so definitely worth the money. Again, I've found more brands with this kind of product, but I bought Bonté's because it was the cheapest and for a trial I didn't want to pay a lot if maybe I wasn't going to like it. I'm definitely repurchasing it!


4- Essence's Kajal Pencil in 21 Feel the Eclipse
This is actually my favourite Essence Eye Pencil, but I absolutely forgot about it for my "Top Essence Products" post! I used it a couple of days later and I wanted to smash my head for forgetting it, so I thought I'd put it on my favourites :) It's not completely black, it's a beautiful deep dark blue and I'm absolutely in love with it! It looks black if you don't look closely, but then you can see it's a touch away from being black. It lasts a fair amount of time for its price. It won't last you a whole day, but maybe a morning or an afternoon.





5- Pantene's Aqua Light Shampoo
I usually use the "Repair and Protect" range from Pantene and I really like it, but a friend recommended this one and I gave it a try! It's really good, it doesn't have as many components as shampoos usually do, so that's definitely a plus. It doesn't damage your hair and it leaves it feeling really smooth and clean. My hair tends to get a little bit oily quickly, and I've found this one to avoid it. Also, I think my hair is less frizzy since I started using it!

6- Danielle Bradbery's Potential
You know I love reality singing competitions and Danielle Bradbery, winner of The Voice US Season 4, is one of my favourite singers. We're being really patient because the process for her second album release has been really long, but some days ago she had a concert and dropped this new song which is SO GOOD. I wasn't in love with her last single, but if the songs that are coming are as good as this one... well, I'm sold! Please take a listen to it, I've had it on repeat for some days and I don't get tired! It's so good!


That's it! I hope you'l have an amazing weekend and I'll see you when I come back!


A big big hug,


Acqua

Day In My Life: Sant Jordi!

Good morning guys! I'm really excited about today's post because it's my first "day in the life" and because I get to share my favourite day with you! You all know that the 23rd of April is the International Book Day, but what you might not know is that this is a pretty important day in Catalonia, where I live, because it's Saint George's Day and Saint George (Sant Jordi) is our patron saint.

There is a legend that is told to every little kid at school: Once upon a time, there was a city that was threatened by a dragon. People used to give animals to feed the dragon, but soon there were no more animals to feed it and they decided that they should give a young maiden every day instead. They picked up a name from the box and it turned out to be the Princess. The King said that she should be spared, but she said that it was her turn and she would go. The King was devastated. When the dragon was about to kill the Princess, a young warrior riding a horse appeared and defeated the dragon. The warrior was Saint George. Roses grew from the dragon's blood and he gave one to the Princess. Some stories say he then went on to marry the Princess and rule the kingdom, but many more say that he then left the city to save more people that needed his help.

This is the reason that there is a beautiful tradition for Sant Jordi: boys give girls a rose, and girls give boys a book. Nowadays, everybody gives books and roses to their loved ones, and honestly, I think it's such a beautiful tradition. I always go to Barcelona for this day because it's full of little stalls selling books and roses (and when I say full I mean it, there are thousands of them.) There are stages with people performing, writers signing books, and the spirit of the day is so festive and cheerful. I absolutely love it! I was really excited and I kept my phone out all the time to capture everything so I could show it to you guys. Allons-y!

I got on the train with a friend at 8:32 a.m. so we could be in Barcelona by 10, because being a Saturday we knew there would be too many people later. 9:45, we got to Barcelona and we got straight to La casa del llibre (The book's house), my favourite library, so we could buy before it became impossible due to the overcrowding. We met another friend there. I bought the first part of Endgame, which I'm REALLY excited to read, and Insurgent and Allegiant in Catalan so my sister could read them (she's always angry at me because I keep buying books in English and she wants to read them hahaha).

Afterwards, we stopped by the Casa Batlló, a building by Gaudí, a really important Catalan architect (he designed the Sagrada Família and Parc Güell, among other things). They covered it with (artificial, of course) roses for the occasion and it was beautiful!

We took a lot of pictures there and then went to the central square, Plaça Catalunya.

There, we stopped by the TV and radio stages, to see the shows being filmed and recorded there live. It's always fun to see TV people really close to you, even if you don't get to talk to them!

Then, we went to the Rambles, and we got to a stage where we saw a couple of nice bands last year, but unfortunately the bands were scheduled for later.

Barcelona was full of these, it says: When I read, I'm everything I want to be, and then in small: A princess in armour, a prince in love with roses and a vegetarian dragon. I absolutely loved it!

 
We walked in the Rambles for a bit, and then went to the Cathedral Square because there are always shows. We saw a lot of people dressed up (in a rose-selling stall there were a couple of guys dressed up as princesses and it was hilarious hahaha). Then, we went to see a friend of my friend's, who was working at a pharmacy shop (she actually gave us a couple of product samples, so watch out for nearby reviews ;) ).

We went back to Plaça Catalunya and stopped by the Disney Store on our way because we just couldn't help it hahaha

Then we visited FNAC, a place where they sell cultural and electronic products, to see if the had the other two parts of Endgame, but it was SO full of people we could barely walk, so we went out and I thought I would buy them on Amazon. We actually spent a lot of time to get out of there, it was late (12:30) and Barcelona was starting to be suffocatingly full, so we decided to take the train back home!

A cute bag I bought to carry the books! It's supposed to be Saint George kissed by the Princess after he saves her!

When I got home I went to the local library with my mum and sister to see what they purchased. My mum wasn't sure which book to pick up, so I told her she could choose one to buy and I gave her the other one as a gift. My sister picked up Omnia by Laura Gallego García, which I'm definitely reading when she finishes it!

In the afternoon I slept a bit because I was exhausted and I had an exciting evening ahead: my choir was singing a Sant Jordi concert, and I needed to be at my best! We had been working so hard and we were excited to show the result. Quite a lot of people came, and everybody liked it very much! Many people said they were so emotional they almost cried, so that's good hahaha In the end, they wouldn't stop clapping! I think it was one of our biggest successes and I'm really proud of me and the girls because I think we did really well and people saw it. It was amazing!

So this was my day! I figure you understand why I'm behind in commenting on your blogs hahaa I'm gonna get to it this afternoon! I hope you enjoyed this post, tell me if you've done anything exciting this weekend! Have a nice week!

A big big hug,


Acqua

My Favourite Youtubers!

Good afternoon! (Or morning, or night... wherever you are in the world!) I hope you're all having an amazing day!

I'm a really big fan of youtube, so I've been wanting to do a "favourite youtubers" post for a while, and today is Monday, so... it was meant to be!

Before starting, though, I want to apologise to you all because this weekend has been HECTIC and I have to comment on a lot of people's posts. I swear I will! I have a big exam tomorrow and I need to study, but I will get to it when I'm done with this. You know I always comment, even if some times it's not on the same day, but I always end up doing it! I'll be there soon!

On to the post!

1- Carrie Hope Fletcher (ItsWayPastMyBedTime)
If you've been around for a while, you'll know she is my favourite youtuber. I remember the first time I heard about her vividly: I was starting to get into the youtuber world and a friend of mine said to me "Well, if you like youtubers, you must LOVE Carrie Hope Fletcher!" and I was like "Carrie who?" and she was SO surprised! "You love reading, you love musicals, you love tea, you love Disney... and she plays freaking Éponine who is like your favourite character ever on the West End!" Needless to say, I checked her out as soon as I got home and I've been obsessed with her ever since. She is such a positive person who spreads light and hope and I love her for that. She is a writer, a blogger, a youtuber, a phenomenal actress and singer and the nicest person ever! I got to meet her last November and she was so gracious and sweet to me when I was a complete mess. I also have to say she completely kills it onstage. I expected greatness and she was even loads better than I expected. She is such a big inspiration for me! Check out her song "Boys in Books Are Better", all of you bookworms, and you will go back to her!

2- Dan Howell (danisnotonfire)
It's hard for me to separate Dan and Phil, but they do have different channels, so I felt it would be appropiate! I love Dan to bits. I just find him really funny and endearing! He's a complete chaos and he's always having an existential crisis. I love his sense of humour and I might have a small crush on him hahaha He's never afraid to laugh at himself and he is really weird and nerdy and I love him for embracing it! I think his videos are the ones I watch the most on repeat!

3- Phil Lester (AmazingPhil)
He is Dan's best friend and they live together, so they do a lot of collaborations, which makes me a happy camper! He is very endearing as well, weird things keep happening to him and he is a complete disaster, but we love him with all our heart! He is one of the most huggable people on the internet and can be really innocent as well. He is quite nerdy too, and when he joins Dan for a video it's just a joy to watch. They are so funny and relatable in many ways! I love them!

4- Zoë Sugg (Zoella)
I'm sure you all know and love Zoella, so I won't ramble a lot about her! Like many people, I took the final decision of writing a blog after reading Girl Online. She was one of the first youtubers I followed, and her videos about panic and anxiety attacks were really helpful. She really does a bit of everything: collabs, challenges, beauty, favourites... You can see she puts a lot of effort into everything she does! Fun fact: I always watch her videos right before I have an oral English exam so I'll mimic her accent hahaha I've gotten good marks so far, so it seems to work!

5- The Fine Brothers
Theirs was the first youtube channel I followed and they brought me to everything else. I absolutely adore their React series. If you don't know them (which if you don't, shame on you) they bring groups of people to react to mostly videos, but also other things: technology, food, videogames, fashion... lots of things! Kids React is especially endearing to me but I love them all. After they posted "Teens React to Tyler Oakley" I decided to check him out and I haven't left the youtuber world since that day! Tyler brought me to Zoë, and then they brought me to everything else. They were the beginning of this (slightly insane) obsession I have with youtube!

So that's it! I will upgrade this post with pictures of the youtubers I mentioned, but I really shouldn't be writing this, I should be studying without stopping! I'll be back tomorrow to comment on all of your posts ^^ Until then...

A big big hug!


Acqua

Finish The Sentence | Collab with El!

Hi guys! I'm really excited about today's post because I get to collab with one of my favourite bloggers, El! We're going to do a "Finish The Sentence" tag we found online. The rules are really simple: you have a list with some sentences' beginnings and you have to finish them. I'm going to post El's sentences and she's going to post mine on her blog, theramblingssofmoi.blogspot.com . Make sure to go over to her blog to read my version, and if you aren't subscribed to her, go and do it quickly! Her blog is amazing, you won't regret it ^^

Before starting the tag, though, I want to take a moment to tell you how thankful I am because of your comments on my last post. It was such an important topic to me and I feel honoured to have all of you as my readers and friends! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Having said that, I present you El's tag! Enjoy it!




1. My grandpa once: Ummm I actually have no idea what to say for this. Although my grandpa does quite a nice roast?

2. Never in my life have I: Liked boy bands. I mean sure, I can't be the only one, but what is honestly so good about them?

3. When I was younger, I: Was ridiculously insane and fit the perfect stereotype of Manic Pixie Dream Girl!

4. When I'm nervous: I tend to bite my fingernails, so I have to keep them nice and short.

5. If I were to get married right now: I'd want to wear my combat boots to the ceremony!

6. My hair is: Short, thick, knotty, and red. I really want a pixie cut.

7. My feet are: Really sore from all the stairs in my school!

8. Last Christmas: I ate way too many mince pies, mainly because I was convinced that I hated them once. To say the last, I was VERY wrong.

9. When I turn my head left: I can see outside the window, where my dad planted a fig tree.

10. When I turn my head right: I see the plate of chocolate chip cookies I'm demolishing!

11. My life is not complete without: books, blogging, the internet and friends.

12. By this time next year: I will be in year 8, which is so weird to think about considering I've only just gotten used to year 7!

13. I have a hard time understanding: Anyone who discriminates others. I just don't.

14. One time at a family gathering: I told my cousin that she looked ugly in her annual christmas card. To say the least, she hasn't talked to me again.

15. Take my advice: Don't listen to the teachers with their BS about the internet. They build it up to be such a big, bad place; I beg to differ.

16. My ideal breakfast is: Pancakes. Lots and lots and LOTS of pancakes. Especially with fresh raspberries.

17. If you visit my hometown: Please pay me a visit! We can go to Lush together!

18. My friends are: The most awesomest people ever. Including you guys! I love you all :)

19. If you spend the night at my house: My brother will go berserk with excitement because that's just the way things are.

20. The world could do without: People who discriminate. End of story.

21. I'd rather lick the belly of a cockroach than: support Donald Trump.

22. The most recent thing I've bought myself is: A black t - shirt. It's actually quite pretty!

23. And, by the way: I am a Star Wars nerd. Don't know if I've ever said that, but yes, I am :)

24. My Birthday: Was more awesome than yours haha XD

25. In the past I shouldn't have been: So judgemental of others.

26. Last night, I: Was super tired because I stayed up way too late.

27. If I didn't have any obligations tomorrow: I'd spend the entire day reading.

28. In the last 6 months: I've been through a lot; but I believe I've come out the stronger person.

29. I bet you didn't know: That I am addicted to The Weekly with Charlie Pickering and I love satirical, political humour.

30. I am: Tired as hell at the moment; a determined and passionate person all round.

31. I read: Too much for my own good.

32. I regret: Nothing; life's too short for regrets.


That's it! Make sure to read my answers and I hope you've enjoyed it!

A big big hug,


Acqua

50 Facts About Me Tag

Hi guys! How are you doing today?

I asked you to tell me what kind of posts you'd like me to do, and El suggested I could do the 50 Facts About Me tag! I looked it up and I thought it would be fun, so I considered myself nominated from that comment hahaha I think it's gonna be difficult to come up with 50 random facts, but I'll try my best! So without any further ado, here it goes:

1. My birthday is on August.
2. My favourite books are The Fault in Our Stars and The Little Prince .
3. My favourite TV series is Doctor Who (I'm just a biiiiiit obsessed with it!)
4. My favourite Doctor is the 10th, and my favourite companions are Rose and Donna.
5. I can play violin and a little bit of piano and guitar.
6. I take singing lessons, I sing opera and I'm a soprano!
7. My favourite song is On My Own from Les Misérables (and something I didn't include becuse you all know it is how obsessed I am with it and with musicals in general!).
8. I love the scent of new books when you open them.
9. I passed my driving test on my first attempt!
10. I'm not someone who is bothered by bugs but I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE BEETLES.
11. I live in a village of less than 2500 inhabitants.
12. I learned to read when I was 2, before being taught at school (I just asked my mum when she read to me and deduced from there hahaha).
13. My favourite Disney films are Hercules, Tarzan and Tangled.
14. My favourite singer is Lea Salonga.
15. I can speak 6 languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian and Chinese.
16. I'm a Translation student in my 3rd year of University (or College, as it's called in some places.)
17. I have fear of heights.
18. I'm really paranoid, so when I walk down the street at night, I will feel threatened by every single thing going on around me!
19. I generally hate reality shows, BUT
20. I'm obsessed with reality singing competitions!
21. I work as an English and violin teacher.
22. I've had anxiety, depression and social phobia.
23. Some times I'm still affected by them.
24. But I've been able to overcome most of it, which makes me really proud!
25. I love working with children!
26. I was an A+ student in school.
27. Now I still get good marks, but it's more difficult hahaha
28. In spite of that, I'm really unorganised and I procrastinate too much when it comes to academic work.
29. I'm a professional multitasker and I'm always doing something.
30. My uni friends don't get how I can deal with so many things at the same time.
31. Chocolate and tea are my favourite edible things.
32. I can't eat pepper, I will vomit!
33. I'm the older of 3 siblings: I have a little brother and a little sister.
34. I'm a Christian who is reaaaaally upset about the Church's behaviour in the last decades.
35. My best friend has Down Syndrome and she is one of the most brilliant people I've ever met in my life. She's taught me so much more than I'll EVER be able to teach her!
36. My favourite youtuber is Carrie Hope Fletcher (itswaypastmybedtime), who played Éponine in the West End version of LesMis and who I actually got to meet!
37. I also really like danisnotonfire, Amazingphil and Zoella.
38. I play theatre as an amateur and teach it to little kids.
39. When I finish University, I plan on taking a year off and going to the UK as an au pair.
40. My dream would be to become a writer.
41. The fandom I'm the most invested with is Harry Potter.
42. I'm in Ravenclaw.
43. I wrote Harry Potter fanfiction for 8 years!
44. My favourite sport is swimming.
45. I've never cut my hair shorter than shoulder-lenghth.
46. Right now, my hair gets to my waist.
47. I'm the clumsiest person in the world!
48. Sometimes I'm insecure about my figure, although I know I'm just a bit over the standard size and my size is actually healthy, I'm just curvy.
49. Growing up, I always wished I had a Sims game but my parents wouldn't buy me one >.<
50. I chose the name "Acqua" because it's the pseudonym I've been using in writing contests since the age of 12! I just like water and Italian hahaha And I think the name is beautiful and it suits me!

And that's it! I don't know whether you all have already done this tag, but if you haven't, let me know in the comments and consider yourself nominated! I hope you've enjoyed these facts about me, and I'll see you on Monday with the Quote of the Week!

A big big hug,


Acqua