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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