Red Lips; Red Hair Turns 1: A Re-Introduction

It's now officially over a year since I first typed up a blog post and hit that lovely orange "Publish" button. I vividly remember trying furiously trying to be the best version of myself I could be because I was convinced I'd be an overnight sensation! I look back on what has, in essence, been a wild year and I can't wait to see what the next 12 months will bring! 

Then...

This time last year I was in a very different place, mentally speaking. I was severely depressed (and had been struggling for almost 2 years), taking medication to help with it, was attending multiple doctors, generally having a lousy time all around. I was also the heaviest I had ever been and HATED my body. I was fitting into a size 10 (which I know is not heavy, but I'm very slight and felt that my frame was a bit overwhelmed by the weight I was carrying). 

A few months later (sometime in the summer) I was allowed to come off my mediation, my doctors were happy with my progress and I felt, in all honesty like a baby penguin being released back into the wild. I was on my own. That was scary. It felt like I was being abandoned; Like the doctors I had learned to trust were getting shot of me. That wasn't the case though because I found something 1000x better. Blogging. Little did I know how much I would come to feel accepted and supported by the Irish Beauty Blogger community. I never was very good at making friends, though some people would say that is a complete lie with the amount  of bubbles I seemingly fizz eternally. I found my place in the world, at least for now. 

The year was hard, but looking back I think it was a memorable one with many good reasons. Making new friends, reconnecting with old ones, laughing til 2am over a bottle of wine watching Black Books with Aine, my 21st (though not the 3 day hangover), working hard at shoots (both my own, and other clubs), plenty of tea, sneaky cocktails in the middle of the day, adventures up North with Chris, twitter banter, getting accepted to a Professional Diploma course in DIT, getting my HIM/Venus Doom triptych, my conch pierced, and other shenanigans I'm sure! 

The point still stands though, that I am not the same girl from 12 months and one day ago. I am a different, new-and-improved version of myself. 

So lets have a re-introduction. 


The name's Amy, the game? Well, I have my fingers in a LOT of pies, so you can call me Pie-Fingers!! 
I believe in good books, good tea, and the comforting qualities to be found in a well wrapped burrito. I read late into the night, and sleep half of the days I'm not in college. I've been in a very happy, long-term relationship coming up on 3 years with the long-suffering trooper that is Chris. I'm grateful for my friends, boyfriend, wacky (read: maddening) family and cats. I love having the banter on what I affectionately refer to as "The Tweet Machine", shopping both with and without friends, and people watching out the window of Starbucks. I'm happier now than I remember ever being. It may also be worth noting that my fashion-blogger friends have rubbed off on me and I find myself with a sense of style in recent months!! 

To everyone who I have met over this wacky, wonderful, sometimes woefully hungover year, thank you for making this the best 12 months a girl could ask for. Stick around, because with 20,000 views and 176 posts, I'm only warming up! 

Amy (a.k.a Pie Fingers :-P)
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Bucket List

Everyone says they have a bucket list, but most people don't actually have a physical list. I have a few things I want to do before my next birthday, so here I go, trying to make this list as attainable, but still goal-oriented as possible!

1. Pass the Driving Test...

I really want to pass my driving test first time. My dad did it, so why can't I?! I want to pass it well, come to think of it. I'm a pretty good driver, I have done my turnabout perfectly on a steep hill, first time in lessons, so here's hoping. My test date is July 4th, so it's getting close!! 

2. Get a Full-Time Job...

I barely suffered through college, and then I had some problems with my mental health so I've been out of work for a while now, and while most people would say "Go back to college you silly girl!!", I just want to enter the working world, save some money and figure out where my life is headed! I really don't think its fair to expect kids aged 17/18 to know what they want to do with their lives. I'm 21 and I still don't know what I'm good at!! 

3. Help Someone Face A Fear...

I've been plenty scared in my day, lots of worries and silly hurdles I had to jump! But I've jumped them, and I have my amazing friends and boyfriend to thank for helping me find the courage to overcome them. I've faced my fear of needles this year, and I've found the courage to be more public with my blogging endeavors! The biggest one was having blood taken, and Chris actually came down from Dundalk, spent the night in my house and got up early to come and hold my hand when the nurse took the blood. Top boyfriend, is my Christopher!!

4. Thank Everyone Who Has Been There For Me At My Worst...

I probably won't ever be able to do this one properly. I will stress that word, properly, because I will do it, but not enough. There will never be enough gratitude, thanks and hugs for all the people who stayed up countless nights with me, fought with me, kicked me up the bum, told me the truth, and let me just say what I had to, in order to get better. I even have specialist doctors to thank, because they got me on a level, and aside from mini cracks, I'm the new and improved Amy! Finally!!

5. Go Compound...

I've been a Recurve shooter for years now, but my shoulder is, to use the technical term, "fucked" because I've been a twonk and not stretched, except a handful of times. Cue me being pretty much saddled with a bum rotator cuff for the forseeable future! This means, that I have two choices; Compound Archery, or no Archery! I thiiiink I'll shoot the compound for the time being!

Whats on your bucket list? Is there anything in particular you want to achieve by your next birthday?? What do you think of my list? Should I add anything??

Amy,

xoxo

Mani-Q No.1 - The Fault in our Stars

Some back story...

Before Christmas, I went to a nail salon with one motive, and one only. To get some help to stop biting my nails. 


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