The holidays are just around the corner. Okay more like over the hill and then around the corner because we still have exams to deal with but we will get there. With holidays comes a lot of free time and finding entertaining activities can be quite difficult, especially if you are on a tight budget. I decided to put a list to for fun things to do when money is not on your side.

 1. Movies

There are so many good movies showing at the moment it's almost as though we should start look for excuses not to go to the cinema. Seeing a movie is not too expensive and it's wonderful to out of the house from time to time. 

 2. Ice-skating 

 This is basically my most favourite activity and hiring skates is very cheap. This is a fun and easy way to stay entertained for the entire. 

 3. Window shopping 

Remember when I said ice-skating was my favourite? I lied. Nothing beats window shopping. I mean it does get sad when you cannot afford the clothes but it does give you some motivation, work hard so you can shop harder. 

4. Visit your local museum 

Museums are usually very cheap to get into and once you are inside you get to experience a whole different world and learn new things at the same time. 

 5. Be a tourist in your city 

It amazing how much there is around you that is yet to be discovered. Just spend a day exploring your city, you might be surprised by how many amazing things you may find. 

 6. Make YouTube videos    

That's how I started my YouTube channel. My cousin and I were bored during the holidays and somehow we decided to film ourselves dancing. It was tons of fun and kept us entertained for ages.

7. Start a art journal 

Making a journal is simple and it's a cool way to get in touch with your creative side.

 8. Start a garden 

I have done this one before and even though it wasn't a success I had a blast but man I was really looking forward to having homegrown carrots!

9. Read books

What's better than letting yourself escape into a new world with lots of adventures. 

10. Go hiking

I used to live close to a nature reserve and it was so amazing. It's not only tons of fun but it's also an easy way to stay active and we all know how hard that can be during the holidays. When your bed looks extra comfy and that series is calling your name. 

11. Try new recipes 

You know all those mouthwatering you see on Instagram? Holidays are perfect for letting your inner chef free. Try making a rainbow cake, a pizza cone, a gingerbread house. Shall I continue? 

12. Volunteer

Sometimes it's better to spend your time helping others. Find something you are passionate and dedicate your time to it.

13. Make something 

This is one of favourite things to do during the holidays. There are so many fantastic DIYs on the internet that you just have to try! As SuzzeleDIY likes to say:"DIY because you can! "

14. Go to markets 

You don't always have to spend money at a market. Sometimes you can just enjoy the good vibes and have a good time? 

15. Blog

This is exactly what I have got planned for the holidays. There are so many topics to write about and it's loads of fun you may find yourself doing it for more than just holidays. I've been here for almost 2 years now!

What are your plans for the holidays? 

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I have noticed how popular patches are these days and seeing them all over Instagram made me want to join in the fun. I was at Cotton On the other and I spotted some cool iron on patches. First of all they were only R10 and second of all they are iron on patches (let's just say my sewing skills aren't the best). In other words these patches were jumping up and down while screaming my name.

When I bought I already had an idea where I wanted them. I wanted to to pimp up my favourite backpack but my sister immediately told me that it would not work. The back is 100% polyamide, yeah I didn't know what that was so in simple terms it's sort of plasticy leathery-ish (one of my talents includes inventing new words).

I already had the picture of how beautiful my bag would be so I was like you know what? It's time to stop being scared of being scared and start taking risks. It was spontaneous and very risky but I am happy to say that my bag survived and it looks better than ever. 

It was all pretty simple. I placed the patches on the bag in random positions (effortlessly cool) and then I put a cloth over the patches and ironed away. It took approximately 30 minutes which, I must say , is longer than I expected but it was all worth it!

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I haven't made one of these in ages and it's definitely one of my favourites. I mean who wouldn't enjoy gathering all their favourite items and writing about?  

 1. Multicoloured Platform Sneakers

 I cannot believe I have not shared these on here! They are my current favourites, they make me look super cool and they make me look taller. I stay winning! 

 2. Sandals

 It's getting very cold now and I go to school wearing about 4 layers of clothing. I know I shouldn't be buying sandals but man who could resist these? They are just so cute and the best part is that I got 3 pairs of shoes for R150 at Cotton On. As I said before, I stay winning! People always ask me how I find these sales. Just stick with me and I'll take you places.

3. Sketchbook

I recently got myself a new sketchbook and you can see some of my drawings in my last post (My Artventure 7). It's a4, it has very smooth paper and I really enjoy drawing in it. 

4. White Shirt

 This is a classic item and I don't why it took me so long to get. I finally feel like my life is complete. This white shirt has a cool boxy shape which is what made me purchase it. Thes best part about a simole white shirt is that it basically goes with everything. This means that my struggles of finding an outfit are over....well almost. 

 5. Army Green Sweater

 I recently realised that I basically have no winter clothing. It's sad, I know, but shopping for summer clothing is loads of fun. When I went to the Mall of Africa I picked up this little baby from HM you can read all about my experience at the new mall here. I love the colour and it keeps me warm. Yay!

6. Yardley VolumeLash Mascara

 If I had to pick my favourite make up it would definitely be mascara. I just love long lashes and this mascara does the trick. It does however, belong to my sister but you know how the saying goes: "Sharing is carrying."

 7. Mandala Tapestry

 I wanted of these fornthe longest but I was scared that it would be cultural appropriation but I after doing some research that a mandala doesn't belong to any religion or culture but it is a symbol for zen. It was a struggle to get it though, I ordered it from eBay and I had some trouble with customs at the post office but now that it's finally my Tumblr game is now on a 100. 

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Last week I attended a conference that was aimed at encouraging women to pursue careers in technology. I learned a lot , met a lot of cool people and my passion for programming grew. One thing that stuck with me was something one of the speakers said. I cannot even remember her name but I will always remember what she said. 

She said that she isn't going to tell us a way to stop procrastinating because there is no easy way to achieve something. It's all about hard work and perseverance. I couldn't help but notice how this ties in with my art.

When my I began my Artventure I did expect it to be a challenge but now when I look back I realise that I wouldn't be where I am if I did face the challenges. At that moment I may or may not have realised that by overcoming challenges such as procrastination, expressing myself and sharing my work online it helped me discover myself. 

Most recently I challenged myself to draw an A3 picture. I didn't know what I was doing but I had a goal. I bought myself an A3 sketchbook and drew the first of many to come. It was a great experience and I was happy with the results. 

This whole experience reminded me of the quote: "You will never know unless you try." Right now I am working hard on my programming skills. I will share something about that soon and it's super exciting. So what I am trying to say is if you want something go out and get it but it's important to remember that it's going to take a lot of hard work. 

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The Mall of Africa finally opened a couple of weeks ago and I cannot begin to tell you how excited I was the day it opened. Unfortunately I couldn't be at the grand opening of the mall but I managed to follow everything on social media. The mall was visited by thousands of people during the first weekend and after hearing the good and the bad I decided it was time for me to visit the mall for myself.

I had a wonderful experience, the mall wasn't as crowed as I expected and I somehow managed to make it around the mall without getting lost (well I did use the map once or twice). People are really excited about Starbucks and Krispy Kreme doughnuts you can tell by the long lines outside. No matter what my parents and my sister told me I insisted on standing in the line. After an hour of waiting in line I finally got my drink and I can happily say I've crossed that off my bucket list.

What I love the most about the mall is that it has so many stores. This is fantastic because all my favourite stores are all at the same place and some stores like H&M and Forever 21 are now closer (these are quickly becoming my favourites *heart-eye emoji*).

The one thing I was not a fan of is the food court. There are numerous fast food restaurants to choose from and only a handful of tables. This means you have to wait for people to finish eating and tables are way too close which is not exciting at all. My Dad however, loved the food court as it is decorated with calabashes. His exact words : "Wow, it's really the mall of Africa." Another thing that captured Africa beautifully is the uniform of the people who stand at the help desk. The women where an African print skirt and head wrap and the guys where African print pants. I hope they keep it like this because it's beautiful and unique.

Overall it was fantastic, I can't wait to go back. Hopefully it will be real soon!

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This year is going by rather quickly it's as though I just blinked and now it's the middle of May. It's almost my two year blogiversary and the exams are just around the corner. Everything is just moving so quickly and I haven't even started with my reading list for this year (16 books to read in 2016). I decided that it's time to get the ball rolling and started reading 'Thirteen Reasons Why' by Jay Asher and I wasn't disappointed. 

It has a very interesting stroyline and the style in which the book is written made it quite difficult for me to put it down. Whenever I had any free time it was almost certain I would have the book in my hands. The story starts of with Clay Jenson, a shy and timid boy, receiving a mysterious box of tapes at his door steps. The tapes are from his late classmate, Hannah Baker, who recently commited suicide. He soon discovers that the tapes are for the thirteen people who contributed to Hannah's suicide. 

Clay and Hannah never had much of a relationship, he just knew of her and wanted to get to know her more. Clay listens to tape after tape wondering where he fits into this story. As the story progresses he comes to realise how much Hannah was hurting and that not all he heard about her was true. This proved to me how true this quote is: "Be kind to everyone because you have no idea what they are going through. " People put on masks to hide their true emotions and this book gives us a inside view of someone like this. It shows that even the person who seems the happiest may need a friend by their side.

Overall I think this was an amazing book. I know the review is rather vague but it's hard for me to explain without giving away too much. The stories of the various people mentioned in the are book are interconnected and everything begins with a simple rumour started by a single person. The ending was quite interesting, you get to see how this experience has changed Clay and maybe you will also realise that it has changed you too.

Favourite Quotes :

"You can't rewrite the past."

 "No one knows for certain how much impact they have on the lives of other people. "

"You can't go back to how things were. How you thought they were. All you really have is...now."

"[...] what if I got to know you and you turned out to be just like they said? What if you weren't the person I hoped you were? That more than anything, would have hurt me the most."

I have recently realised that I have never owned a pair of black jeans. When Pick n Pay had a sale on jeggings I had to get one. I really wish they were high waisted but they were only R130 so I can't really complain, now can I?

When I picked out this outfit it was centered around my jeggings. I mean I have got to show off my new jeggings. I wasn't very creative when I picked out the rest of my outfit as I went for all black but I love the edgy vibes it gives. 

The weather is quite confusing at the moment. That is the reason I added the kimono as there was a slight breeze. The kimono also adds an interesting pop of colour and complements my lipstick.  

Let's not forget about my chocker! I promised myself that it's the last one I'm purchasing because this chocker obsession is getting out of hand. What's cool about this chocker is that it's also a bracelet and an anklet. 

Chocker - Factorie

Top - Mr Price

Kimono - Factorie

Jeggings- Pick n Pay Clothing

Boots - Edgars

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Just a few weeks ago I experienced the same feeling as before and decided to get dreadlocks. I had them before and I cut them after about 6 years and I really loved having them. The reason I decided to get dreadlocks was because I was struggling to maintain my hair but I still wanted to keep it natural so this was the best solution. I had some major #FroGoals but now I have #LocGoals!

The reason I am sharing my loc journey is because I didn't come across a lot of these when I was doing some research before getting my dreads. I also think that it can be inspiration to someone who might be thinking about getting dreads. We all have to start somewhere, right? 

It's been 3 weeks now an all I have been using is this Braid and Locks Spray from Unique Choice and this is the only style I have been doing(pushing my dreads to the left). My hairdresser did however, offer to plait my dreads but I decided to keep them undone. It takes approximately 3 weeks for them to lock and they hardly moved during the first week. I'm looking forward to the years ahead and I hope you come along with me as I begin my loc journey! 

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1. Scarves

 I really love scarves because I feel as though when my neck is cold my entire body is cold. I love chunky knit scarves they are really warm and stylish. I think blanket scarves are even better as they are basically wearable blankets. Scarves work very well with just about anything from jeans to skirts and even dresses.

 2. Jackets

 Winter is the time you get to play around with jackets. There are so many to choose from and if it they aren't very warm layering can come in handy. 

 3. Boots 

Did you know that if you repeat the phrase 'boots and cats' really fast it sounds like you are beat boxing? Now that you know that let's talk about boots, which are totally cool. They are quite versatile and there's a pair out there for everyone. My favourite are ankle boots and combat boots but I can't say I don't enjoy stalking all those Instagrammers with fancy thigh high boots *heart eye emoji*.

 4. Coats 

 I'm not one that wearrs a lot of colour but when winter comes people tend to shy away from the colours. I think coats that are a single colour are quite chic. I also noticed that in winter the sleeveless coats dissappear but to be honest, winter here in South Africa is not too bad. Wearing a sleeveless coat with a turtleneck keeps you warm and creates a beautiful contrast. 

 5. Sweater

 I think these are my ultimate lifesavers during the cold months. They can be dressed up or dressed down. You can go for a chic loook or maybe something grunge. It's up to you, what matters most is that they keep you warm and are fabulous for layering.

Which item is essential to you during winter? 

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1. Phone. Wallet. Keys

Do I need to say anything else? This case pretty much sums up my life except that I would probably add 'camera' and 'notebook' because I never leave the house without taking with too.

 2. Daisy Case

 This was actually my first cover which I got for R130 at Forever New. I wanted a transparent case because I was really excited and didn't want any part of my phone to be hidden but I couldn't trust myself enough to handle a phone with no cover. Daisy me rolling, they hating.

 3. Pisces

No matter what anyone tells me I still like reading what my star sign has to say. I find it very fun and interesting. There are four qualities of Pisces written on the cover which are: sensitive, artistic, devoted and indecisive. I think it's quite accurate.

 4. Get Lost

 I actually love this case so much. I don't know why but I look at the car travelling alone on this long road it inspires me. Sometimes it's okay to take your own path, even if it means you have to go alone.

 5. That Sh*t Cray

 Need I say more?

Where to get these iPhone cases :

1, 3, 4, 5 : Factorie

2 : Forever New

Which one is your favourite? 

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As you may have noticed, there has been a lack of posts recently. That's because I have been drawing, improving my programming skills and also doing a lot of thinking. What exactly have I been thinking about? My blog, I have decided it's time to make some changes. 

I have been blogging for about two years now and it's crazy how much one can change in such a short period of time. I now want my my blog to be a place where I can share my creativity. I will be posting some DIYs, my art journal, drawings, some programming projects and just some other cool stuff. 

I am definitely going to keep doing fashion related posts because I love fashion! I always have and I always will. I will be doing outfit of the day posts, how to wear what, fashion inspirations and just about any other fun ways to write about fashion and show my love for it.

As for beauty, I think it's for me to let go. It's no longer fun for me to write reviews on products and I hardly ever use any makeup. I will however, continue spending hours on YouTube watching makeup tutorials and if I do come across a wonderful product I won't hesitate to share it. 

To celebrate this new journey on Sempiternal Adventures I decided to make myself a new header. I will also be uploading some videos on YouTube. To end this post on a positive note I just wanted to you to know that March/April 2015 was probably the worst time of my life but now it feels as though everything has changed for the better. I am really happy and I just wanted to remind everyone that it does get better.  

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