Mind, Body & Spirit
1 Year!
On this day, exactly 1 year ago, The Randomness of Unicorns was born!
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| A special mention to my little people who show a huge interest in mummy's hobby and drew this picture <3 |
I can remember the exact moment I came up with the name for my blog. The Randomness of Unicorns, was the second potential name I came up with,,. Something about it just clicked with me and that was that. It sums up both the wonder and madness that is my mind, and invokes a feeling of adventure within me.
I am so very proud of my creation. It is just how imagined it to be. I am able to express my creativity through writing. Here, in my little bubble I can convey the hopes, dreams and fears my heart holds. I can exhibit my thoughts and experiences in a safe environment. On a steady platform.
I value every single person who reads my posts: whether a serial reader, a sporadic reader or a one time passer-by. The feeling of people taking an interest in something you have worked hard to present is amazing. Even more amazing if they can take something from it.
Writing to me is a form of declaration. A way in which one can organise their thought patterns. A chance to spread positivity to others (and remember positivity can be found in everything).
As I live, I learn.
As I learn, I write.
As I write, I Love.
Thank you so, so much for reading. Much Love, Peachy xxx
A caffeine free life.
I have always been a hot drink lover. Whether it be tea, a starbucks coffee or a hot chocolate.
I grew up in a household that loved a cup of tea. Namely, Tetleys or PG tips. I never saw any harm in consuming tea, however when I got to my teens my mother introduced me to fruit/herbals teas and I would occasionally have a one of them. My favourite was lemon and ginger. And we also had peppermint in the house.
I was far from a coffee drinker but Starbucks made coffee attractive. I really liked their Caramel Nut Lattes or their Caramel Mochas. I want to add that coffee had what I would call a bizarre affect on me. Rather than keep me awake, it would make me hyper and giggly, but my eyes wold feel so tired. The high lasted for about an hour max and then I'd suddenly feel very sleepy. I had an unfortunate experience with caffeine a few years ago where for no reason at all I felt depressed - Sad and very unhappy with a feeling of anxiousness. I felt very lethargic and unmotivated and I could only relate it to the coffee I had just consumed. It was a very scary experience. After it passed, I swore I would never to consume caffeine again.
Following this, a family member told me that tea actually had caffeine in it too. As silly as it sounds I had no idea! This pushed me to cut out normal tea completely.
I researched the effects of caffeine and found that it is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system to imitate the bodys "fight or flight" response. Being stressed can heighten the effects of caffeine.
You may even be surprised to know that milk and dark chocolate contain caffeine. Although, milk chocolate contains less than dark chocolate. Caffeine is also present in green tea.
I have found an alternative to caffeineated tea called Rooiboos, which is a plant that originates from South Africa. To me, it tastes like normal tea, but obviously does not contain the caffeine content. I like Tetley's Redbush version (they also do one with vanilla).
There are many varieties and flavours of herbal/fruit teas, and they each have properties that are good for the body, not to mention they taste great. Now,you will all know what I mean when you hear me say I am enjoying a nice cup of tea.
Next time you are in the supermarket, why not have a look at the fruit teas....you made find there is a flavour that appeals to you.
Much Love. Peachy x
I grew up in a household that loved a cup of tea. Namely, Tetleys or PG tips. I never saw any harm in consuming tea, however when I got to my teens my mother introduced me to fruit/herbals teas and I would occasionally have a one of them. My favourite was lemon and ginger. And we also had peppermint in the house.
I was far from a coffee drinker but Starbucks made coffee attractive. I really liked their Caramel Nut Lattes or their Caramel Mochas. I want to add that coffee had what I would call a bizarre affect on me. Rather than keep me awake, it would make me hyper and giggly, but my eyes wold feel so tired. The high lasted for about an hour max and then I'd suddenly feel very sleepy. I had an unfortunate experience with caffeine a few years ago where for no reason at all I felt depressed - Sad and very unhappy with a feeling of anxiousness. I felt very lethargic and unmotivated and I could only relate it to the coffee I had just consumed. It was a very scary experience. After it passed, I swore I would never to consume caffeine again.
Following this, a family member told me that tea actually had caffeine in it too. As silly as it sounds I had no idea! This pushed me to cut out normal tea completely.
I researched the effects of caffeine and found that it is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system to imitate the bodys "fight or flight" response. Being stressed can heighten the effects of caffeine.
You may even be surprised to know that milk and dark chocolate contain caffeine. Although, milk chocolate contains less than dark chocolate. Caffeine is also present in green tea.
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| Here's what I'm drinking at the moment. |
I have found an alternative to caffeineated tea called Rooiboos, which is a plant that originates from South Africa. To me, it tastes like normal tea, but obviously does not contain the caffeine content. I like Tetley's Redbush version (they also do one with vanilla).
There are many varieties and flavours of herbal/fruit teas, and they each have properties that are good for the body, not to mention they taste great. Now,you will all know what I mean when you hear me say I am enjoying a nice cup of tea.
Next time you are in the supermarket, why not have a look at the fruit teas....you made find there is a flavour that appeals to you.
Much Love. Peachy x
Be Love.
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| Image taken from Pinterest |
I was always taught to treat people how you want to be treated, but there are times in life where you want to treat others how you think they deserve! I struggle between this, and being Love.
Love wants us to treat each other as equals; to be rational, to be wise, to be caring, thoughtful, empathetic.
As humans we want to retaliate. To harm. To always be right. Everything Love is not.
Personally, I have to remind myself to act with Love in testing situations. If I feel someone is wrong/ putting me down, it becomes important to me to prove I am right- to have that person come around to my way of thinking. If am in a dispute with a friend and they refuse to communicate with me, eventually when that person comes around, my first instinct is to disregard them like they did me.
But what does that then say about me? Does it solve the conflict or exacerbate things? What I can tell you, is behaving in that way, stooping to that persons level, makes me feel crap. Like I have sold myself short; I know I am better than that behaviour, and it is definitely not in my nature. Love is in my heart so I should act like it.
That teaches me, I should have acted with love.
And I will tell you this, the people who act without Love are the ones who need it the most, The most angry, aggressive, hateful people need love. Love is the remedy for all the negative. The hatred, the evil.
That teaches me, I should have acted with love.
And I will tell you this, the people who act without Love are the ones who need it the most, The most angry, aggressive, hateful people need love. Love is the remedy for all the negative. The hatred, the evil.
Be love.
(And it seems all of my best lessons are learn from hindsight. How ironic.)
Much Love.x
The Book of You - A review
The Book of You, is a creepy thriller about Clarissa and her colleague Rafe. Rafe is obsessed with Clarissa. He turns up wherever she is. He sends her letters. He involves himself in her life. He is relentless.
Clarissa is selected for jury service where she thinks she will be able to evade Rafe. Hearing the victim stand in court telling a tale of sadism and abuse, Clarissa starts to compare her life to that of the victim and realises her situation with Rafe can only end badly.
I picked up this book in Wh Smith, because the sinister cover caught my eye, and I'm always intrigued by a book part of the Richard and Judy Book Club.
Immediately, the story had me hooked. The intensity of Clarissa's situation is made known from the first page. I felt compelled to read on and find out how the situation would end. Personally, I was disappointed with the ending as I felt it finished to abruptly. I am a person who likes closure from a book; whether it ends badly or well, and I didn't get that from this book!
I would give it 4/5 stars. Had the ending been different, it would have been 5.
I have a profile on Good Reads, so lets connect! You can find my profile here.
Attention!
Happy Tuesday All!!
I have let time get away from me lately and my blog has felt the effects. It can be challenging, trying to balance home life, long hours at work and study, but I am going to give it a go!
When I am a way from the blog I feel like something is missing from my life. I have been dedicating time to it for nearly a year now, so it has definitely become a part of my life. The joys of blogging! The 1 year blogiversary of The Randomness of Unicorns will see me host a giveaway, so stay tuned for that next month.
I want to thank everyone who still drops my place, even through my absence, and those of you who are still patiently waiting for another morsel of Unicorn love; it means the world to me <3
Have a wonderful day no matter what you are doing. Enjoy special moments and eat cake should the occasion arrive....more importantly- HAPPY PANCAKE DAY!!
Much love, Peachy xxxx
When I am a way from the blog I feel like something is missing from my life. I have been dedicating time to it for nearly a year now, so it has definitely become a part of my life. The joys of blogging! The 1 year blogiversary of The Randomness of Unicorns will see me host a giveaway, so stay tuned for that next month.
I want to thank everyone who still drops my place, even through my absence, and those of you who are still patiently waiting for another morsel of Unicorn love; it means the world to me <3
Have a wonderful day no matter what you are doing. Enjoy special moments and eat cake should the occasion arrive....more importantly- HAPPY PANCAKE DAY!!
Much love, Peachy xxxx
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