Five Friday Favourites
I'm slowly trying to find some sort of routine while I am looking for work. I have actually managed to pick up some casual disability support work for fives hours every Monday which is welcomed. It's something to do and I really like my client. I have no idea how long it will be for but I am enjoying it and the cash is always a welcome boost to my savings.
I also applied for a job that required me to do a selection criteria, for those who know me know how much I loath selection criteria, I just never know exactly what the company is looking for so I end up seconding guessing myself a lot during process. Thankfully I did it and the application has been submitted. I would love an interview for this job especially as its in an area I would love to work in, it's also a job pool so it's a lot less pressure that even if my interview wasn't perfect I still have a chance. I don't normally go for job pools but my psych has recommended that I look for them (they are normally government jobs which is stability) as it means that once you get interviewed you are sorted for any jobs that come up in that department over a certain period of time. I am now praying that I get an interview and hopefully a position.
Onto Friday Favourites...
Nude by Nature Soft Focus Illuminator - I have been after an illuminator for a while but didn't want something that was super shimmery as I like to wear glitter on my eyelids. I apply a drop of this along the bridge of my nose and cheekbones for a healthy glow and it makes a huge difference.
Love and Other Mistakes by Jessica Kate - I am always after a fun book to read and this book fits the
bill! The blurb reads:
The characters were great and I liked getting to know Natalie and Jeremy and their histories along with their love/hate relationship. The book got real and raw in places and it wasn't all smooth sailing for the characters and things got messy in areas which is realistic, especially how at times in the book everything went wrong which is often how it is in life! I really enjoyed the book and I highly recommend reading.
***I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review thanks to NetGalley
Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara - when my go to mascara by Covergirl was discontinued I needed to find a new one and my sister recommended this one and I haven't looked back. It defines my lashes while also building volume and creates an amped up but still natural look. I find 1-2 coats is enough for everyday but 3 coats create an impact when I need to.
Kentucky Butter Cake - we had people coming over on Thursday night so I made this cake and it was a huge hit. It was simple to make and so tasted good, plus its recommended that you make it a day before you need to serve it. I also love how you don't ice it and instead pour a glaze on it that soaks into the cake and dust it in icing sugar before you serve it.
Premium Heavy Gauge Non-Stick Bundt Tin - for the Kentucky Butter Cake I needed a Bundt Tin and a quick google search gave me a few options. I ended up going for the cheapest which happened to be this tin at Target and I was surprised with how good quality it was, I am actually considering going back and getting a few more tins because for the price ($5) you can't go wrong. It's a sturdy tin and one that will last for years to come and I am looking forward to making lots of cakes in it.
I also applied for a job that required me to do a selection criteria, for those who know me know how much I loath selection criteria, I just never know exactly what the company is looking for so I end up seconding guessing myself a lot during process. Thankfully I did it and the application has been submitted. I would love an interview for this job especially as its in an area I would love to work in, it's also a job pool so it's a lot less pressure that even if my interview wasn't perfect I still have a chance. I don't normally go for job pools but my psych has recommended that I look for them (they are normally government jobs which is stability) as it means that once you get interviewed you are sorted for any jobs that come up in that department over a certain period of time. I am now praying that I get an interview and hopefully a position.
Onto Friday Favourites...
Nude by Nature Soft Focus Illuminator - I have been after an illuminator for a while but didn't want something that was super shimmery as I like to wear glitter on my eyelids. I apply a drop of this along the bridge of my nose and cheekbones for a healthy glow and it makes a huge difference.
Love and Other Mistakes by Jessica Kate - I am always after a fun book to read and this book fits the
There’s a fine line between love and hate…. And for the last seven years, Natalie Groves has hated Jeremy Walters.
Natalie Groves was meant for great things. But soon after her fiancé left, Natalie’s father was diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly her grand plans evaporated…and God felt very far away.
Fast-forward seven years, and an internship presents Natalie a chance at her destiny – but she needs a job to work around it. And the only offer available is worse than a life sentence. Her ex Jeremy, now back in town, is desperate for help with his infant son and troubled teenage niece, Lili. And Natalie may be just the one to help Jeremy…provided they don’t kill each other in the process.
When Jeremy and Natalie join forces, sparks fly. But will either of them get burned along the way?
It's a great debut novel by Jessica and while it was serious in places, I also found myself laughing and smiling as I turned the pages as I wanted to know more. My one complaint is that I found that despite being an Australian author there were parts of the book that were Americanised and would've rather she wrote it for an Australian audience instead of an American one or not forced Australian culture into the book. It is great to read an Australian Christian author though and was a pleasant surprise to come across the book.The characters were great and I liked getting to know Natalie and Jeremy and their histories along with their love/hate relationship. The book got real and raw in places and it wasn't all smooth sailing for the characters and things got messy in areas which is realistic, especially how at times in the book everything went wrong which is often how it is in life! I really enjoyed the book and I highly recommend reading.
***I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review thanks to NetGalley
Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara - when my go to mascara by Covergirl was discontinued I needed to find a new one and my sister recommended this one and I haven't looked back. It defines my lashes while also building volume and creates an amped up but still natural look. I find 1-2 coats is enough for everyday but 3 coats create an impact when I need to.
Kentucky Butter Cake - we had people coming over on Thursday night so I made this cake and it was a huge hit. It was simple to make and so tasted good, plus its recommended that you make it a day before you need to serve it. I also love how you don't ice it and instead pour a glaze on it that soaks into the cake and dust it in icing sugar before you serve it.
Premium Heavy Gauge Non-Stick Bundt Tin - for the Kentucky Butter Cake I needed a Bundt Tin and a quick google search gave me a few options. I ended up going for the cheapest which happened to be this tin at Target and I was surprised with how good quality it was, I am actually considering going back and getting a few more tins because for the price ($5) you can't go wrong. It's a sturdy tin and one that will last for years to come and I am looking forward to making lots of cakes in it.
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