Daley - Those Who Wait

This song speaks to me. I relate to every word.

And it gives me hope at the same - so I wait, wait for things I cannot change or influence much to happen.

Good things.

So preocuupy myself with other people's problems and situations.

I'm in no rush for anything as I wait.

Olola 

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Hardwork and Grafting

'Anything is possible.

It's just hard work and grafting.'

Mo Farah, London 2012 Olympics

After winning the 5,000m race and the 10,000m race the week before. What an amazing man!! He has been the highlight of my Olympics. I was screaming and shouting at the TV like a nutter and there were moments where I couldn't bear to watch as I thought he wouldn't make it. He showed that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. He's the happiest man in the world at the moment and he makes me so proud to be British!! Mo - These games will forever be remembered for your amazing talent!!

Friendship

'Friendship is a single soul dwelling in two bodies.'

Aristotle

'In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.'

Albert Schweitzer

Sometimes, well most of the time, I feel like I don't have many friends. The truth is I don't really. Well not many true friends. I think what I have learnt about myself is that I tend to take a long time to truly open up to people to develop a true level of friendship and I am quite guarded. However what I have realised is that it is a two way thing - they've got to open up to me too. 

But I cherish the friends that I do have. One in particular is my best friend, Chris. We've known each other for over 12 years now. It's his 20th today and I thank him for understanding and for putting up with me and my flaws. He's the one person that I can let all my guards down with and can say that in his company I am truly me. I say the most random and stupid things, wear the most ridiculous things and embarrass myself and vice versa but in each other's company all that means nothing. We've had our ups and downs this year and have been through a lot as any friendship would but we know that in one way or another we'll always be there for one another. I'm ever so grateful for his presence in my life. I just hope that one day he finds someone to love him unconditionally without all the unnecessary lies, hurt, doubt and pain.

Happy birthday my love!

Olola

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Beyonce - Flaws and All

I absolutely adore this video - the simplicity of it. Beyonce is one of my inspirations - the way she is so malleable and able to do everything she's ever dreamed of. I think that's amazing and I aspire to have such control and happiness in my life.

I believe I am a 'host of imperfections' - it's what makes me me but to have someone come into your life, accept you and your flaws and see you as a queen is amazing! I've always viewed love to be a lot about acceptance and understanding. But as much as I want to love and be loved in return - I think when the day comes the first thing I'll utter is how Beyonce simply puts it - 'I don't know why you love me'.

Olola

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Beauty

I've recently been thinking a lot about beauty stuff. I'm really into natural beauty and as a dark girl feel like a lot things don't suit me so I tend to be sceptical about bright colours on my face or anything at all on my face. But I am slowly adjusting the idea of make up looking good one me - I just need a massive push to experiement with it. Yesterday I went to the Mac Cosmetics store in Covent Garden and tried on their liquid founation which was perfect for me. I was so scared about trying it on but my best friend wouldn't let me leave but the make up artist was so nice and wanted to know more about my skin and was happy wo help; she made me feel comfortable. Now I have found the perfect foundation - Mac Studio fix NW55. It is a bit expensive but it's worth it!!

Anyway here are a few girls that I have been in awe of due to their natural looking and flawless make up. I currently have Lanisha Cole and Lola Monroe - I think I'll start making uploading pictures of beautiful woman that inspire me a regualr thing.

They are simply stunning!!

Olola

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