Currently | June 05

Tuesday, 30 June 2015


I can't believe half the year has already passed. Not because it feels so short, but because it feels so long. It felt like June would never end. I'm a little disappointed that it did. 

What May was as big unadulterated bag of burning dog poop, June was the extinguisher that put it out. Overall, it was a good month. 

So here is what I've been doing in June!


Doing | Oh look homework! That I've been forgetting on purpose since the dawn of time. I'm one of those masochists who enjoys studying but doesn't. So now, I have mounds of homework I'll have to get through. Excuse me while I get my third cup of late night coffee.

Watching | Orange is The New Black. I love this series and its portrayal of realistic women in a tough environment. I'm only halfway through but the third season is becoming my favourite. It's hilarious, witty and incredible enjoyable!

Listening | Thanks to Meg, I am obsessed with Melanie Martinez. Pity Party and her other songs, Dollhouse in particular, are stuck in my head. It's the faux cute, mildly psychotic melody of her songs that just grabs my attention. It's sickly sweet yet oddly melancholic.

Loving | The Last Time We Say Goodbye by Cynthia Hand! I raved it in my review and I still cannot stop praising! It's such a beautiful book by a relatively unknown author (who favorited a my tweet, score!) that deserves so much recognition. It's just too good.

Making | Makeup posts that I've been neglecting. This started as a Beauty Blog(-ish) so I've been trying to get back to my roots and write up more beauty related posts. Especially since Eid is coming up which means mo' makeup, mo' problems...That's how the song goes, right?

Planning | A lot of things. I've been discussing with some people to help update this little ol' blog of mine. One of these things planned is moving to WordPress and switching a few things up later in the year. Which might be closer than you think. 

Reading | I am out of my reading funk! Yes! I've read We Were Liars by E. Lockhart, It by Alexa Chung, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (and Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling, Bossy Pants by Tina Fey, Love & Misadventures by Lang Leav. Going through Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler, I'm one-third in and it is...meh.

And that was my June! 

Long, tiring and just the way I liked it. It was a good month for me, keeping me busy with work or school. Sure, I come to both half-asleep but doesn't everyone? I like being engaged. It means like don't have time to waddle over small, irrelevant things like feelings. 

So how was your June? Did you get up to no good?

87 comments

  1. Yay, so glad that it's a good month for you! I really do need to start watching OITNB! My June's been...eh. Hahaha hoping July goes wonderful for you, too, Bash!

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  2. Sounds like the perfect month :)

    Shauna

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  3. Sounds like the perfect month :)

    Shauna

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    1. Excited about your moving to WP, Bash! And please more make up posts, for real! ;)

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  4. This year is flying by, I am not ready to accept it. I start my last year of university in September and it's pretty freaky.
    I spent my Sunday watching OITNB, season 3, and I love it! Hoping to finish the whole season this weekend.
    Which one of those books would you most recommend?!

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  5. I can't believe half the year has passed either, it's such a cliche thing to say, but where does the time go?! I'm so hooked on OITNB at the moment too! I kinda have a love hate relationship with TV shows that are so addictive, on the one hand they are amazing and such great entertainment, but on the other, I kind of want my life back!

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  6. I love June, beacuse it means start of summer!
    You know? I love a lot of tv series, but I can't stand oitnb, who knos why? ^^
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    S
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  7. Looks like you had a great June :) I also had a good one since I'm just at home waiting for vacation to end, needles to say blogging made me busy and I've been staring at my laptop for many hours, expecting to get a bad eye sight after vacation lol I so badly want to go on a trip, visit some place new, and I'm just here at home with my laptop haha. Anyways, great post, thanks for stopping by at my blog <3

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  8. I'm going to school this August and I'm really anticipating mounds of procrastination given the other things I've invested myself in ahaha but I guess those are the things that make studying funky :D

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  9. excited to see the new makeup looks you come up with :)

    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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  10. Muy lindo tu blog de moda.
    Felicitaciones.
    Saludos desde El Blog de Boris Estebitan.

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  11. Busy time :P

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  12. I like busy months too, nothing to do makes me moody and just not a pleasant person to be around.

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  13. The books sounds great ... Def need to get out of my reading funk too.

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  14. Orange is the new black is such a great series!


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  15. Stop reading so much! You are making me feel guilty for not doing it enough. :p J/k. I'm so glad you're enjoying reading! :D And yes, I totally binged on OITNB. I feel like the characters are starting to get more depth again. :)

    Oh, ramen! I've heard the ramen is pretty good in California so I will have to test them out someday.Glad you had a good time. :)

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  16. I need to start watching Orange is the New Black! Everyone loves it x
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  17. I love those kinds of posts! Best when I am in search of new things to read~
    Dora
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  18. What a lovely post! It's great that you had a good June ♥
    Amy xx

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  19. Ok so just searched up Melanie Martinez... new fashion idol alert! Thank you Bash! <3

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  20. Hello, my gorgeous friend! This is very lovely - like you I LOVE to read!!!
    Sending you much love & hope all is well!
    xoxo, Vanessa
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  21. I feel like I'm the only person in the world that doesn't like OITNB. I watched the first half of season one, and I just couldn't get into it. Hope July is even better than June was!

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  22. Is it crazy that I actually miss having homework!?

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  23. You really should enjoy doing your homework mountain while you can! It's been a year since I graduated uni & I miss doing homework more than I care to admit. Haha! I finished season 3 of OITNB in two days last week. I got dizzy for the rest of the week, but it was worth it. Season 3 is the best so far! ;)

    Dara | Hola Darla | @DarlaOct

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  24. Love the way you set out this post. I'm also loving OITNB, watching it right now actually! :)

    Georgia | The Weekend Attic - Personal Style, Beauty and Lifestyle

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  25. Stay on Blogspot with all the cool kids! *cough*
    Tegan xx - Permanent Procrastination
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  26. Nice stock of activities and I hope updating your blog goes well so that we can see even more cooler stuff
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  27. quite a busy month, my dear
    keep us posted with your blog updates....
    kisses
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  28. Looks like you've had such a fun month! Also, I really need to hop on the OITNB bandwagon, everyone seems to be loving it

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  29. I really need to start watching season 3 of OITB, but I'm waiting until Ramadan ends.
    Can you do a post about the differences between Wordpress and Blogger, I'm also thinking about switching. Just curious what your opinion is (:
    Take care xx

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  30. quite a busy month, my dear
    keep us posted with your blog updates....
    kisses
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  31. I'm glad your June was better than your May! I'm yet to watch 'Orange Is The New Black'. I sort of don't wanna start cos then I'll get addicted :P

    Rachel xx
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  32. Awh yes time passes so fast, at least you are making the most of it :) xx

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  33. Loved We Were Liars and Why is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me! Are you excited about Kaling's next book?
    Have a great day gem!
    MUCH LOVE KAREN
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  34. The year so fats has definitely flown by for me personally, can't believe it's July already! I really need to get into watching Orange is the new Black as everyone is raving about it. Hope all your blog plans work out for you :D x

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  35. What a good month! I am finally out of my reading funk too! I'll have to look into the books you mentioned!

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  36. What a good month! I am finally out of my reading funk too! I'll have to look into the books you mentioned!

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  37. I love orange is the new black also. It's so hilarious. Half an year gone. Can't really tell what I have done. Ha haha.
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  38. My sister love OITNB I watch it sometimes if I am around when she is watching it haha. June hasn't been too bad, I am just hoping July isn't too hot I can't take the heat! haha

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  39. I keep trying to watch OITNB, but I never get the time :((

    Angie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog

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  40. I loooove OITNB too!! Currently my fave show :)

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  41. OITNB is amazing isn't it! I've just about finished series 3, but I can't bring myself to, knowing that there's no more episodes to watch just yet! My blog is on Wordpress and I absolutely love it - it gives you so much freedom! Good luck with the move if/when you take that step x

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  42. Time flies so fast. June is my fav month :)

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  43. I've heard of book Bossy Pants before. I was thinking about picking it up and reading it myself. And if you move to WordPress I think you will love it. It's a bit of a learning curve for newbies, but once you learn it, it's an amazing platform to utilize. Good luck.

    Kia / The House of KTS
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  44. OITNB is the best! I am obsessed with that show and can't wait for the next season :) Also homework sucks, good luck!

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  45. Fantastic post dear! Hope you have a lovely day.

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  46. Beautiful photos and I love love love your style of writing! Keep it up!

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  47. I didn't even really think about half the year being over before you mentioned it. That's crazy fast. I haven't started the next season of OITNB. I have to renew my Netflix subscription first. But hopefully this season will be worth the renewal lol - culturedmisprint.com

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  48. Great post hun! Love OITNB especially season 3, it was great!

    Jenan
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  49. ha, I laughed at the "bag of burning dog poop"...I know that feeling. I hope July is a good month for you! June was kind of a crap shoot for me. There were some things that I wanted to work out that didn't happen...so hopefully that will change this month. The new season of Orange has been so good! It's hard for me to not watch it when my husband isn't home or doing something else, heh!

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  50. Loved reading through this summary post! I really need to get round to watching OITNB! :)

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  51. Really enjoyed reading this post! Lovely written :)

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  52. Youve completely reminded me that I need to carry on watching OITNB! Glad June was a better month for you!

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  53. Great post, love catching up on what you've been up to! I don't miss homework! I have to check out the books you recommend

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  54. Really an unteresting post
    Kisses

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  55. I really need to start watching Orange is the new black, I have no clue what everyone is talking about. I never watched this (;
    Nati xx
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  56. I love orange is the new black :D So addicted to it :D

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  57. I'm obsessed with Orange is the New Black as well! I finished the third season in a week, as embarrassing as that is. xx

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  58. I will have to try Orange is the New Black, but I am still trying to get through "The Walking Dead" just signed up with Netflix about 3 months ago.

    Allie of ALLIENYC
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  59. Wordpress would be a fun change I reckon, cant wait to see the results of that!

    Annabel ♥
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  60. What an awesome list to reflect on at the end of each month! I've always used Blogger but I've been curious about Wordpress. Can't wait to hear what you think about it!

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  61. Why we broke up is just okay, but I really really like the illustrations because it's cute! :)

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  62. It sounds like a good month for you! Enjoy

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  63. lets welcome a great july together :) and i so need to watch that orange series..im clueless. haha :D
    kisses from dubai ♥
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  64. I love this recap! It is always so much fun learning more about you!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  65. Lovely post, sounds like you had a perfect month.
    xox
    Lenya
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  66. June was a wonderful month, Orange is the new black awesome! cant wait for season 4.
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  67. Love this post! My June flew by it was crazy.

    xo,

    Emma
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  68. Hope you had a great month! OITNB is so so good! xx

    Erica
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  69. I still need to read Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling's books! Sounds like you have your hands full! Happy July! XO
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  70. Truee!! We are in July ! Is so strange :) love this post !

    _Aishettina_

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  71. This was the perfect Thursday evening read, thank you!

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  72. I really need to get back to reading since I've neglected that hobby. I look forward to the beauty posts and all the updates coming up on your blog.

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  73. Great list, I've been watching OITNB too and love it -- although my favourite season was #2. I find the characters so funny and well written!

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  74. great post

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  75. I'm definitely going to check that book out - The Last Time We Say Goodbye! Sounds like a great read :)

    xx Yasmin
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  76. I really like your selection and I heard that Orange is the new black is a great tv show, I have to check it out :)

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  77. Oh this post has such a lovely feel to it! I'm currently We Were Liars, and all I can say is I know this book will break my heart ... and I'm not sure if I'm okay with that! Am I right Bash?

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  78. I really want to start Orange Is the New Black, Ive heard so many good things! x

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  79. I can't believe June gone too fast! I went to so many places to visited family , time flies :0 and once you didn't realise then a year is gone lol


    Lovely post btw! :)

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  80. I absolutely LOVE Orange Is The New Blck! I devoured the new series and have been posting about it on my blog, it's just SO good. And I'm glad to hear you've had a great June after a not great May! XX

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  81. Great post! I love OITNB!! Also, I moved from blogger to wordpress and it was the best decision I made :)

    Pop over to my blog!

    Sarah
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  82. At first i thought this was a book review but yeah well, your june is very inspiring! thankyou for sharing! I probably wanted to give it a try to read one of the books you read above!

    Greeting from Indonesia
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