ChitChat/Update- Why I haven't been blogging regularly

I have rewritten this update post a couple of times because things keep changing. Right, where do I start? Let's just say so many things have happened especially towards the end of August up until October and it's still ongoing. I have to say September was not my favourite month but on the flip side, I learnt a whole lot of new things. Most importantly, it made me appreciate my family and BF even more and be very grateful for many things I take for granted. I would not say September was absolutely bad because I also had so many amazing experiences. I cannot even begin to describe how blessed I feel right now and I owe everything to God as he has been my rock. Anyway, let's not get too deep and get right into my update.

Why so many infrequent Blog Posts?

I am sure many bloggers would agree with me that it is easiest to blog when you are in a good place and have time. My blog is mainly my only hobby (well, it is three hobbies in one-photography, writing and chatting about beauty) so I can only do it when I am happy, relaxed and delighted. I would never put up a blog post for the sake of it.  As I already mentioned, it was a tough and busy month for me in September so I had no time, mojo and energy publish posts. Would you believe I had several blog posts including photos and write ups already to publish but I could not bring myself to click the publish button? However, it was really surprising to see that my page views and other stats still sustained themselves and for that, I want to say thank you to everyone who reads my blog. It means the whole world to me and I love to read your comments more than anything. Thank you so much!!

Going back to University

I have always been and I still am a very academic person. I won't classify myself as a nerd but I love to study, exams and all the academic stuff. I know it's crazy but the adrenaline rush I feel just before exams makes me so happy and the joy of opening exam question papers makes me delighted (well, only  if I know the answers). I have always been like this since I was a kid and my Mum even told me thatI would cry if I was told there was no school. I even wanted to go to school on Saturday and Sunday (I must have been a crazy kid). Anyway, I am doing a top up course  (more like a qualification than a course) for my profession. I may have mentioned this already but I am a Pharmacist and I have been for the past 7 years (yep, I am super old). However, I need an extra top up course as a UK Pharmacist because I got my degree in Nigeria, my home country. There are only 5 universities that offer this  course in the UK which makes things slightly tricky. 


I have been putting it off for a long time because I can't bear to leave my current job in the Health and Social Care sector which I absolutely enjoy and the course is very expensive (just under £12k). However, I was lucky to find that I could actually attend Uni for two days and still retain my job for three days. I started my application last year which was such a  looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong winded process because you have to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council UK, etc. They ask for a tonnes of documents which has to be supplied from your home country's Pharmaceutical Council and University. Once they are all satisfied, a panel makes a decision, sends your details to the 5 universities who then invite you to apply for the course.Thank goodness,  it is all done and dusted and I have started my course. I started at the end of September and I am enjoying every single minute of it.  When I enrolled for my M.Sc degree, about four years ago, I was so delighted to be a student and get all the student discounts. Right now, I have got all the student discount cards you can ever think of. Now, I know I can #feelspendy without the guilt. 

New Blogging Schedule

With my new schedule at work and academics, I am not sure I would be posting 5 times a week like I used to. I would aim for 3 times a week and perhaps a bonus post during the weekend.  Once I am well settled into these new changes, I would increase the frequency and who knows I may be back to 5 times a week. I would always value quality over quantity any day and any time so I want you to still enjoy my posts (with the ridiculous amount of photos I take, I know, I know but I know you like them). I miss blogging so much and I am so glad I am trying to get back into it . I always value your support because it keeps me very motivated.

City Break

By the time you read this, I should be enjoying a lovely City Break!!! I and the BF planned a lovely City break which was so needed especially for me. I have never felt I deserve a holiday as much as I feel right now. It's been such a busy year all through and it may not even slow down per say. We decided to go to three Cities we love- Brussels, Milan and Barcelona. I am so thrilled!! Expect to see some Photo Diaries of these places. Last year, we went to Switzerland and Paris and I have the Photo diaries here, here ,here and here if you want to check them out.  I know that was a super long update but it was long overdue. I hope you enjoyed this post and I would be back tomorrow with another post. I have two more events posts left so look out for them this week- London Fashion Week and the spectacular Laura Geller Launch in House of Fraser. Have a lovely week ahead,...xx