tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12340693520040782582024-02-07T11:15:32.743+02:00Coral Tinted PerceptionsThis is a lifestyle blog from the perspective of a twenty something South African football, baking and TV loving femaleNats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-81908001545310062442016-11-15T07:49:00.000+02:002016-11-15T07:49:42.670+02:00By Thirty You Should... blah blah blah<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">I digress. What I intended discussing in this post is that I watched my closest friends and cousins turn the BIG 3-0 and all of them went through slight panic attacks regardless of what stage of their lives they were in. Now, now, I went through my quarter life crisis at 25 and it was tough but this feels different and although I thought I was avoiding the usual 30s paranoia of "is my life good enough?" I find myself reading or pinning almost every article there is to offer about how you should be doing by the time you hit 30.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To be honest, I am not doing that badly considering the global standard of what life should be like at (almost) 30 in the emotional/financial realm. Where I am lacking is the physical (I still can't do a yoga head stand) or the family department (still single and childless here) but then I had this epiphany we'll call it... who the hell cares if I am as fit as JLo is at 40 plus or whether or not I'm on tinder or not or if I have managed to make it to this milestone without falling pregnant "accidentally" or not. My 26 year old cousin didn't even get a shot at getting to 30 so why should I complain about the things that I have not yet done or the goals I have not accomplished when I can celebrate just getting through my twenties which no one is guaranteed to do?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please don't misunderstand me when I say "who cares?" have goals, smash them out of the park BUT don't feel depleted by the fact that you are not "where you are supposed to be". The lesson I've been learning (and I'm still trying to get better at it) is to not get caught up in where I am supposed to be or who I am supposed to be or what I should have been able to do by now but rather, I ask myself these questions;</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I may be oversimplifying this but all I'm really doing is trying to convince myself that it's okay to turn 30 and still be making major changes to your life ;)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">BUT readers, what do I really know? I mean, I'm just a twenty-something year old.. haha </span></div>
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<br />Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-86339695960405415732016-11-01T09:05:00.001+02:002016-11-01T09:12:21.482+02:00It's Been A While<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Blog comeback a real thing?<br /><br />Last year, when I put my blog on a break I honestly thought it would be for a few weeks, 3 months tops but then life happened..</span><br />
<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />It sounds dramatic for me to say this year has changed my life forever but it would really be inaccurate to pretend I am the same person I was there. So I'm going to do a really quick catch up and I'll probably expand on it in my upcoming posts.<br /><br />1. I used to live in Durban, I've relocated back to Cape Town and this time it feels different. I'm more comfortable and independent and ready for the magical mess that is Cape Town to engulf me.<br /><br />2. I moved from Durban because of work but also, my neighbor's domestic worker and her husband arranged for mg neighbour to be robbed and she was subsequently suffocated to death during the robbery. I thought this was the absolute worst thing that could happen and the fear of living a city I wasn't comfortable in and a complex where the security was already compromised was too much for my nerves. For months I was a bag of nerves and was commuting to my parents on a weekly basis.<br /><br />3. My nephew was born! He is the most adorable little boy and he just keeps stealing more and more of my heart.<br /><br />4. My beautiful car started giving me issues. It's like the car just started pushing me away and after fights with the manufacturer I negotiated terms, cut my losses and sold it.<br /><br />5. In Number 2, I said I though this was the worst thing that could happen or at the very least the very worst thing that could happen this year. I was wrong. On the 12th of July, my 26 year old cousin, who was basically my little brother with the most beautiful soul was taken away from us. He passed away after suffering heart failure at home. This, this is what has practically broken me. I'm in the very messy middle of pushing through the mourning and grief period.<br /><br />So that's me, in a nutshell. Well of course I also went to the Czech Republic and Italy for Christmas and New Years and I'll be sure to share some travel stories if you'd like to hear them... so I am putting myself out there(here) again and am going to try writing myself to a better place.<br /><br />So please come find me on all the different social media platforms :<a href="https://instagram.com/natalie21j/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="background-color: white;">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/Nats21J" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Facebook and Snapchat on Nats21J. I plan on updating my about me page shortly. </span><br /><br />I'm extremely excited and nervous to be back and for you to be here with me now... I look forward to reacquainting myself with my readers so please tell me what's been going on with you? Also if you're a blogger leave your page or social media links for me in the comments.<br /><br />Welcome back!</span></div>
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-58468546019783483392015-11-03T15:58:00.002+02:002015-11-11T09:33:56.944+02:00I'll be seeing you...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It breaks my heart to have to put this blog, this space, my space on break but the truth is that I am neglecting it more I ever have neglected anything and because I love this space and blog community I feel that I have to officially stop blogging for now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You see, it's not that I don't have anything to say, I just don't have time to say it and when I do have time to type up whatever is on my mind, it's that I don't have time to tweak it and and make it pretty or anything like that and while I could just keep clicking on publish just to get myself out there, I didn't start blogging just to be heard, I started blogging to be me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have repeatedly said that I started blogging to express myself and when I started blogging and really engaged with the blog community I found out that blogging here in South Africa is totally different to other places, especially the US and that's not a bad thing it's just a thing...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, I think that CTP will be on a break until early 2016. I thought about closing this blog own and then opening a new one when I felt like it but I really like this space, this name and this community. I think I follow a lot of my blogger friends on different social media platforms and I'll continue to read all about what you are sharing on your blog but for now, I need this break. I need to not feel guilty that I am not consistently sharing with you guys and I need to take the time out for myself and my blog. I want this to be a space which represents me and right now it's not.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Okay, enough with making excuses... I'll be seeing you...</span></div>
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<br>Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-53913657901234513792015-09-21T09:23:00.002+02:002015-09-21T09:23:23.502+02:00Literary Ladies - Challenge Over<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ladies (and gentleman) I woke up this morning a little groggy and bemoaning my early morning but suddenly, I dare say, things started falling into place. I remembered my dad is still visiting with me, I was starting the squat 30 day challenge (and have subsequently added in the ab challenge) and that I actually completed the literary ladies Summer reading challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1.<b> A YA book</b> - <b><i>To All The Boys I've Ever Loved</i></b> by <i>Jenny Han </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm not sure if I'm being a bit generous with the rating of 4 stars but the truth is, I really enjoyed this story, Laura Jean grew on me as well as her sweet family. I'm not exactly taken with the perfection of Margeux but I found the rest of the characters endearing in their own ways. Kitty is definitely the show stealer with her sweet mischievous yet helpful ways... Can't wait to read the next installment
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <b>Non- US Author</b> - <i><b>What Alice Forgot</b></i> by <i>Alice Moriarty</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Initial choice By Any Means by Kurt Ellis same reason as above, I couldn't get a physical copy but there was no audible book option for this one... Oops!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think this book was/is slightly overrated but at the same time the things I loved about it I really loved. It got me thinking where would I be in 10 years time and how easily things change. I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about this book but I didn't hate it... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. A Book<b><i> Recommended</i></b> by a friend or blogger - <i><b>Where We Belong</b></i> by <i>Emily Giffin</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Recommended by <a href="http://anothercleanslate.com/" target="_blank">Kate</a> and I loved it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I LOVED this book! It was a little slow in the beginning but once we got a quarter of the way in I just wanted to spend all my time reading (which I couldn't) but Kirby is a lovely lead character as well as Marian. To follow the natural progression of their relationship was touching. My only criticism would be that I wish there was an epilogue or something because I just want to know how the characters developed and where they ended up.
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. A book from my <b>TBR</b> list for more than a year- <b><i>Revenge Wears Prada</i></b> by <i>Lauren Weisberger</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was supposed to read I am Malala by Christina Lamb and Malala Yousafzai, I don't have a reason why I swapped this one out but I will read it one day, soon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This book was disappointing, I was so excited when I realized I hadn't read the follow up to The Devil Wears Prada but I'm also glad I didn't until now. If I wasn't listening to this book I probably would have stopped or read at an extremely slow pace. I'm not sure why Lauren Weisberger choose to write this book because pretty much anyone who enjoyed the first book (or the movie) wouldn't have really appreciated the complete change in style of this novel. Sad because the revenge of Miranda Priestly had the potential to be best chick lit ever.. Instead it's just ... Blah
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. A <b>kickass Female</b> Lead - <b style="font-style: italic;">Seamless </b>by <i>R.L Griffin</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1131653474">5 of 5 stars</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What a brilliant way for this series to end. The evolution of the characters was seamless. Although I thought this last installment would be a predictable end but it was anything but. I am so sad that this series is done because Stella, George, Patrick and Millie have become part of my everyday life at times they almost drove me to drink right along with them but for the most part they were just good people. Love Love Love!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. A book that <b>will be/ is a movie or show</b> - <i style="font-weight: bold;">Paper Towns </i>by <i>John Green</i></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6442769-paper-towns" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img alt="Paper Towns" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1349013610m/6442769.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6442769-paper-towns">Paper Towns</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1406384.John_Green">John Green</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1363489052">3 of 5 stars</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I didn't love this book, to be honest I'm not sure I really liked it either... It's strange because I don't want to be the odd one out not absolutely loving Quentin and Margo and all the extras but I just felt like I've met these characters before in so many other books and movies and I just don't think there was anything particularly special about this story. I of course will watch the movie but this may be one of those rare gems where the movie will exceed the book's expectation... I'm sorry John Green but this just didn't do anything for me.
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. A book <b>written by a comedian or celebrity </b>- <b><i>Going off Script </i></b>by <i>Giuliana Rancic</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was't sure if I would read this one or <i>Kris Jenner and all things Kardashian </i>and being the overachiever (I wish I really was) I read both!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1327921126">4 of 5 stars</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To be honest I wasn't sure if reading this would make me hate G, I'm happy to say that isn't the case. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This isn't a book which the celebrity is fluffy and fake about her feelings, G shares personal stories and more insight into her life and her heartaches over lost pregnancies as well as the joy of her husband. I loved her and Bill before reading this but the truth is after this I respect them so much more for sharing their story. Giuliana is beautiful, naughty and an inspiration ...
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25644601-grey" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img alt="Grey (Fifty Shades, #4)" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1433182986m/25644601.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25644601-grey">Grey</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4725841.E_L_James">E.L. James</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1352630772">3 of 5 stars</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In some ways EL James achieves her goal by letting the reader understand more of why Christian is the way he is but on the other hand, it's strange because Christian is "50 shades of F*%#ed up" and seeing things from his POV is odd. I found it difficult to remember the story from Ana's POV because I read the first book so long ago but at times it felt like the story didn't link up however I could be wrong about that..
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">9. A <b>suspense or thriller</b> - <i style="font-weight: bold;">The Good Girl</i> by <i>Mary Kubica</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">10. A title with the word "<b>Summe</b>r" in it - <b><i>The Boys of Summer</i></b> by <i>CJ Dugan</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1317932981">4 of 5 stars</a></span><br />
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-10613547365545441762015-09-18T11:53:00.001+02:002015-09-18T11:53:50.277+02:00Let's Be Real<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I can't believe how my laptop not working has really messed around with my blogging schedule and my life in general. Isn't it insane how much we depend on technology? I, of course say this to you via some means of technology - the irony is not lost on me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The truth is, and this is what I intend to discuss today, is that our online personas are so far from who we are in real life that at times I think we spend more time worrying about "<i>Will this make a good picture</i>?" "<i>Should I blog about this</i>?" "<i>Will my readers want to know this?</i>" "<i>Will they still like me?</i>". My last question is the biggy. <b><u>WILL YOU STILL LIKE ME?</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The internet has become such a huge part of who we are and how we communicate that it's only fair that we should care about our online image as much as we do our real life image but and here's where I'm going with this thought process... shouldn't the two images be the same, or somewhat aligned?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">People in your real life don't get to see the filtered/edited version of who you are and you know what, most of the time they like you anyway. I think it's incredibly important for us to align our online personas with the real person. I think I shared the article about the guy who was flying <a href="http://1000pluscoffees.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">all around the world</a> to sit down for coffee with all his Facebook friends and of course I think that is an incredible idea but it got me thinking.. do I even want to have coffee with some of my Facebook friends? Sometimes I see photos being posted on my timeline and I honestly have no idea who it is in that photo I am supposed to know. Am I alone in this?</span></div>
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-66352139995075873472015-09-02T07:55:00.001+02:002015-09-02T08:38:03.363+02:00Snapchat Update : August EditionSo you know I have been missing blogging but it's been such a challenge to do it from my phone but I really wanted to share some of what's been going on in my life and the easiest way is to share highlights from the month... I could share all the pretty filtered options but that's not necessarily what's been going on in my life so I thought I may as well show the truth! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sIfyxUJOE4dw9RPjEZj_31lrn4Y0o5HjR1YKbAeTKmszmZsTxF2GRF53r-tEdtjjJ2Wie0xN3-7NpPzTjfSo_UtQNPY7u_brF4YhL6Wq3OobFYuAP9WoMKqeticBGzW6qexa-vsWahMd/s640/blogger-image--1005625476.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sIfyxUJOE4dw9RPjEZj_31lrn4Y0o5HjR1YKbAeTKmszmZsTxF2GRF53r-tEdtjjJ2Wie0xN3-7NpPzTjfSo_UtQNPY7u_brF4YhL6Wq3OobFYuAP9WoMKqeticBGzW6qexa-vsWahMd/s640/blogger-image--1005625476.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A visit with Brielle</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2Xo003P5VmW8M9K5iZXYDHazkXDLnuNlj_HXGHXa4URtFNh1nli4jaHv27L0e15VOgmcuMBw5H14adKPVEQN3KtMmy4_RRFnfum_Ms2SZ8luIqRuorGZyUska-0Y6vNDwYydl-D4yHls/s640/blogger-image-837628694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Sorry for the horrible format ! </div>Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-71092503019585262612015-08-21T06:08:00.001+02:002015-08-21T13:58:14.289+02:00Literally Ladies - Part Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TAHvv7Mslyquh6tqFnYZnhUo-fwxdwv1RliAUcVJs2edqvCBjnBe5kaON8DRwWIbYweKdluTjFHSzw1I7eN1wgZA75i-7Z7fxtb8zHFyKsZcVgVuggJMKvtN_Du2u-3AdFPMiBTkxWKd/s640/blogger-image-1169481966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8TAHvv7Mslyquh6tqFnYZnhUo-fwxdwv1RliAUcVJs2edqvCBjnBe5kaON8DRwWIbYweKdluTjFHSzw1I7eN1wgZA75i-7Z7fxtb8zHFyKsZcVgVuggJMKvtN_Du2u-3AdFPMiBTkxWKd/s640/blogger-image-1169481966.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>Ladies I cannot believe another month has passed into this challenge (or at all, really) because it feels like I was just deciding whether I wanted to join the challenge or not just the other day and now... Well now... I've just about finished it! I can't believe I've read 10 well actually I've read more than 10 but I'm still finishing off 2 categories.. <div><br></div><div>Also, slight disclaimer for this crappy set up. My laptop is acting up so I'm posting off my phone which means I can't share links to the link up or my previous posts until I get back on to it properly. But I am linking up with Kay, Kari and Kristen! </div><div><br></div><div>So from where I was last time, I've read the following:</div><div><br></div><div>1. <b><i>Paper Towns </i></b>by John Green this may be swapped into my previous lists for the YA category but I haven't made my final decision.</div></div><div><br></div><div>Paper Towns was totally not what I expected it to be and tbh I was slightly disappointed. It felt as if I've read this story or watched this movie a million times. The geeky boy next door obsessed over the hot girl next door who used to be friends and then there's a reconnection of some type etc... I found Quentin just downright annoying with his obsession with Margo and I found I wasn't even rooting for him. I will though, of course go watch the movie because you know... FOMO! </div><div><br></div><div>2. <b>What Alice Forgot</b> by Lianne Moraity... This book was boring me and surprising me simultaneously. Strange I know, but the thing that kept pulling me into it was thinking, "What would my life be like in 10 years time?" It's so odd to think at the natural progression and regression of some relationships and how we don't think anything in our lives will change and then it does. Coincidentally I didn't understand the whole level of how huge Gina's friendship was to Alice and how she could even take her "memories" as her own. I found it bizarre. </div><div><br></div><div>3. <b>Grey </b>by EL James this was surprising too, I thought I would have somewhat enjoyed it because I enjoyed the 50 Shades series but for the most part I didn't! I'm sorry to all the 50 shades fans out there but seeing things through Christian's eyes didn't make me comfortable at all. </div><div><br></div><div>So it seems like I haven't enjoyed my last few books but that isn't true I am truly enjoying them I think it's just because I'm reading so much that my level of expectations is so much higher. </div><div><br></div><div>Also I will tell you I'm very close to finishing <b>Where we belong</b> by Emily Giffin and I am LOVING it! </div><div><br></div><div>That being said, it's 20 minutes later, my laptop is still frozen (not good news) and I have to get back to work! Have an awesome weekend and tell me about your views on the books I've read... Or recommend something and make it good ;) </div><div><br></div><div>Don't forget to check in with the other ladies doing the link up and I'll update this post soon with pics and links and buttons! </div><div><br></div><div>X nats</div>Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-21638790724862075052015-08-09T20:02:00.000+02:002015-08-10T09:30:27.027+02:00Steven Gerrard<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've shared my <a href="http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com/search/label/steven%20gerrard" target="_blank">obsession</a> for <a href="http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com/2013/05/football-friday-happy-birthday-steven.html" target="_blank">Steven Gerrard </a>and <a href="http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com/2014/04/l-is-for-liverpool-football-club-to-z.html" target="_blank">Liverpool Football Club </a>on this blog before and then a couple of weeks ago I went through the <a href="http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com/2015/06/you-probably-dont-know-link-up.html" target="_blank">uprooting of my life and moving to another city</a> and <a href="http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com/2015/05/blog-hiatus.html" target="_blank">my blogging took a dip</a>. 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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You see, I've read Stevie's books (more than once each) and I know him as much as he's allowed the fans into his life. I have watched any documetary I could get my <strike>hands</strike> eyes onto and I have loved this man - so much. I wish I could pin point what it is that I love about him but I think it's everything, it's his insipring nature, his beautiful blue eyes, the permanent frown lines, he's incredible talent and his overwhelming passion. This man is a man. He's had a lot of tough moments as a Liverpool player and captain and he's come out on the other side the better man for it. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You see, this weekend the new English Premier League started and a part of me dreaded it. I love EPL football but the fact that Stevie wouldn't be featuring in it just felt wrong. I've spent over 10 years watching and loving this man and this team and well, obsessing over him and suddenly I've felt slightly lost. So yesterday was the game, Liverpool FC versus Stoke City FC and it was good because we won but as it ended I really just missed seeing Stevie playing. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In case you were wondering, Stevie is still playing football or soccer now for LA Galaxy. He's even scored already... he looks so happy with is family in LA, I swear Alex Gerrard was made for Hollywood. I am so pleased that he has adapted to LA life but I will miss him being a part of the EPL. It's just not the same without him... </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also today is a public holiday in South Africa because yesterday was Women's Day but because it fell on a Sunday we get Monday off and while I'm still working it's a more relaxed mode.. so if you're in SA or wherever you find yourself in the world, have a great Monday!!! </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also... how is it August already??? Seriously it feels like I just blinked and Winter is almost done. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle the humidity of a Durban summer.. however for now, as hard as it may be - I am going to embrace my unique and I think you should do the same. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don’t usually just find sudden inspiration
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process and not just spew it all out. Today is different. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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shower I started thinking about someone and I couldn’t remember whether I had
spoken about them recently or thought about them or dreamed about them. It wasn’t
romantic it was just a thought or a flash of happy thoughts and it got me
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now before anyone gets upset, for
those who live by faith (as do I) I know that God is my only constant but what
I’m talking about here is that we go through our lives at all ages but especially
as kids to teens to even our twenties (I’m hoping by your 30s you’ve had this
realization) and in those precious moments that will guide us to be the adults
we were meant to be we look at the people who surround us, the boyfriends, the
girlfriends your boy – friends and girl – friends, teachers and even some
family members and think “ they are so important to me. I love them. I can’t
imagine my life without them.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">However in reality, the inevitability
of people flowing in and out of your lives you will have to live your life
without those people. It’s not a bad thing and I think that’s actually what the
point is of this post. It’s ok that you love or loved those people. They are
exactly what you needed at that time in your life but as you transition into
new phases and new places it’s OK that you won’t keep in touch like you did
before. It’s OK that you have no idea who they are dating. It’s OK if you don’t
get invited to their weddings (I’m not sure if this part is really ok, lol )
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on, your siblings will probably get married and create a family of their own
and you’ll become their secondary family. That is also OK because when you
decide to get married that’s when you have your permanent person. That’ s why
marriage is so important to people and the decisions we make as to who we want
to share our lives with mean so much because that person, they are your
permanent until then, everyone is just passing through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will leave sooner than you would like but if you make peace with the fact that
life is unpredictable but that you like yourself because you will always be the
common denominator then at the end of the changes in friendships and relationships you
will maintain some of your sanity because you would be at peace with the
inevitable changes life will bring your way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-74445223149068808552015-07-27T08:22:00.002+02:002015-07-27T08:22:58.129+02:00Flights<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well it's Monday and I haven't had the best start to my day, I refuse to let it get me down and what is the best way to make me feel better? Plan one day trips abroad.. and that got me thinking while some people hate to travel, I find it completely relaxing whether it's a quick 50 minute flight from Johannesburg to Durban or a 12 hour flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. There is a comfort in knowing the routine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I thought after my long flights and layovers during my trips to Europe I would have stopped enjoying flights and airports while I am definitely tired after an overseas trips, give me a week or so and I'll be up for it all over again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I battle to see how people are afraid of flying but during my last flight, there were two people in front of me who both suffered with Pteromerhanophobia (a fear of flying) and I just don't get it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not dismissing their fears, I just can't seem to understand it and I'm very glad I don't suffer with it. I honestly can't fathom the fear ever after the numerous flights which have gone missing or flown into mountain tops. I just love flying...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is this because I am an optimist as opposed to a realist or is a realist code for a pessimist with good days?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I digress, travelling and airports or drives are all pretty much the same. It's as if my restless heart finds peace in the sound of engine or even the voice that tells you how to put your seat belt on. It makes me wonder if I had started travelling or had opened myself up to travelling at a younger age would I have chosen to be an attorney or would I have gone into a different field? I guess I'll never know...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think, the thing I like most about travelling is the acceptable silence you don't have to talk to anyone or make conversation - but you could if you wanted to and there's no judgment in your silence either.</span><br />
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<br />Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-80358729706452871032015-07-21T07:19:00.001+02:002015-07-21T14:05:51.139+02:00Literary Ladies - Part One<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am so excited to link up today with <a href="http://www.thekaytimes.com/" target="_blank">Kay</a>, <a href="http://bykariparker.com/blog/" target="_blank">Kari</a> and <a href="http://www.seeyouinaporridge.com/" target="_blank">Kristen</a> for the literary ladies link up. </span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22822866-going-off-script" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Going Off Script: How I Survived a Crazy Childhood, Cancer, and Clooney's 32 On-Screen Rejections" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1421787719m/22822866.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22822866-going-off-script">Going Off Script: How I Survived a Crazy Childhood, Cancer, and Clooney's 32 On-Screen Rejections</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4161898.Giuliana_Rancic">Giuliana Rancic</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1327921126">4 of 5 stars</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To be honest I wasn't sure if reading this would make me hate G, I'm happy to say that isn't the case. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This isn't a book which the celebrity is fluffy and fake about her feelings, G shares personal stories and more insight into her life and her heartaches over lost pregnancies as well as the joy of her husband. I loved her and Bill before reading this but the truth is after this I respect them so much more for sharing their story. Giuliana is beautiful, naughty and an inspiration ...
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another one I wasn't sure about, despite the fact that I had marked it TBR for ages , so long ago that I don't even remember how I came across it... Either way, Laura Jean is so much like me that sometimes I just found myself laughing out loud... In public. Laura Jean is the middle child of a father run home, she's written love letters, officially ending her love for the guys she's loved in the past but these letters were never meant to be sent to the addressees. And of course they were sent so Laura Jean needs to clean up her literary mess. It's silly, sweet and entertaining. Can't wait to read the follow up.</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/389627.Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388183826m/389627.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/389627.Diary_of_a_Wimpy_Kid">Diary of a Wimpy Kid</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/221559.Jeff_Kinney">Jeff Kinney</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My 10 and 12 year old cousins recommended that I read this book and because it seemed as if a few adults also read it I gave it a chance but while I found the sarcasm enjoyable for the most part I couldn't wait for it to be done. It was amusing but I don't have any desire to read the rest of the series.
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tess needs this summer to give her some joy, her previous relationship has left her in a vulnerable social standing state and working with her bffs at the Oslow is exactly what she didn't want but definitely needed. All the Oslow boys are sweethearts and I truly enjoyed this summer read...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What a brilliant way for this series to end. The evolution of the characters was seamless. Although I thought this last installment would be a predictable end but it was anything but. I am so sad that this series is done because Stella, George, Patrick and Millie have become part of my everyday life at times they almost drove me to drink right along with them but for the most part they were just good people. Love Love Love!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In many ways this book wasn't necessary because the epilogue rounded it all off in Seamless but then I started reading it and I was so grateful that RL Griffin wrote this... Realizing how much I missed these characters made me want to re-read the entire series... If only I wasn't a part of the reading challenge lol </span><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19312714-mending" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Mending (By a Thread, #3.5)" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1387400091m/19312714.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19312714-mending">Mending</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1254833.R_L_Griffin">R.L. Griffin</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I found this book by mistake, I thought the series was over after reading seamless but R.L Griffin have a gift in filling in the blanks... I didn't realize how much I missed Stella and after reading Mending, a book which I didn't think was even necessary I understand that it was completely essential to round off the 6 years of Stella's life that we as readers spent with her.
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-43775671923450705992015-07-15T21:34:00.001+02:002015-07-17T09:03:28.887+02:00Bucket List Item 101 #ColorRun<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxDBpMmx83y8GouGArwfOyTYiA5ntvmatK4bYuWgE7J6Rqyme3BV7i7ncm0hhjWbQZi7gbTnv4BHa66J9aYNgD4Cb3XseEJ_6keZ1nTgfPD3MsdZMsEDD7W3fMrMsi7TKCKIi0PDE64HT/s640/blogger-image-1098819846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxDBpMmx83y8GouGArwfOyTYiA5ntvmatK4bYuWgE7J6Rqyme3BV7i7ncm0hhjWbQZi7gbTnv4BHa66J9aYNgD4Cb3XseEJ_6keZ1nTgfPD3MsdZMsEDD7W3fMrMsi7TKCKIi0PDE64HT/s640/blogger-image-1098819846.jpg"></a></div>On Sunday I finally got to cross another item of my bucket list : - I completed the color run in Durban. Well I use the term "run" loosely I actually just walked the 5K with my cousins and one of my aunts.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihB6juevz24rk587ZSFGKOxmWBfabaBRr03lA0Eiv72ESMNFOjrtZySwSctaYottdNDbwgB9OWbyfCONYkzx3MSp7e0coDP_5pqgFT3j5W_oI9iow8ZOexk0iw2e1uR4bFzJ_FeZN3Njm5/s640/blogger-image-788511947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihB6juevz24rk587ZSFGKOxmWBfabaBRr03lA0Eiv72ESMNFOjrtZySwSctaYottdNDbwgB9OWbyfCONYkzx3MSp7e0coDP_5pqgFT3j5W_oI9iow8ZOexk0iw2e1uR4bFzJ_FeZN3Njm5/s640/blogger-image-788511947.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div>I've been wanting to try the color run for a couple of years and for whatever reason the timing just never works out but this year, I was determined to get to it. We weren't sure what to expect so we bought some wings and cute head bands with wands...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrtDt4qvibwe_LZX4JGQWEf56LnbnPsbAtdUiF3XN6-8dfBP83V0V1BbwYZCYfJjAE8df0uwBU0ocM88XgIsSr0QQdEnOvwKU797OXSFCf4DnbzHcv8lvUdMnkk4ZE56s72qVUzAvbP-P/s640/blogger-image--1428392903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrtDt4qvibwe_LZX4JGQWEf56LnbnPsbAtdUiF3XN6-8dfBP83V0V1BbwYZCYfJjAE8df0uwBU0ocM88XgIsSr0QQdEnOvwKU797OXSFCf4DnbzHcv8lvUdMnkk4ZE56s72qVUzAvbP-P/s640/blogger-image--1428392903.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>The walk itself was fun with bursts of colored powder being thrown on us and due to me being on the short side I got a LOT of powder thrown right over my face... </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWGjjcGnXC8JpalRbQdgLr28FWyM53k2YJOYBsdF54pxzBqZCKlG2znE5FkIlyc8BvfZZ-j1aoJkP08Jcl5b4QXpXzUDrajPM3M28FcebxSeq_L2VNu7huE5_PxrVxFuJYyOfka-f0-gY/s640/blogger-image-95423050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWGjjcGnXC8JpalRbQdgLr28FWyM53k2YJOYBsdF54pxzBqZCKlG2znE5FkIlyc8BvfZZ-j1aoJkP08Jcl5b4QXpXzUDrajPM3M28FcebxSeq_L2VNu7huE5_PxrVxFuJYyOfka-f0-gY/s640/blogger-image-95423050.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't more of a music festival side to it but the deejaying was pretty cool. </div><div><br></div><div>All in all I would say it probably was the Happiest5K around... I had fun with my family and getting all messed up! Washing my hair was a bit of a challenge with the numerous colors and color combinations coming out of it but all of it was so worth it. Durban really showed off that day with the perfect weather and we completed it with the perfect attitude.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Has the ColorRun come to your city yet???</div><div><br></div></div>Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-28060755835099210802015-07-07T08:46:00.001+02:002015-07-07T08:46:55.381+02:00The Struggle : Beer Goggles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I must be honest that I usually have a really particular taste that being hot. Obviously over the years I've made </span><strike style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">many</strike><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span><strike style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">mistakes</strike><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> misjudgments and it was only in the last couple of days did I realize</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> what may have motivated those misjudgments... haha.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There's this group of guys I know and I use the term "know" loosely however, the point is I have seen these guys before and I didn't really didn't give them any thought because they didn't fall into the "hot" category. They seemed nice enough but because I know them through a business associate I haven't really ever looked at them. A few weeks ago I was out and about and I bumped into the guys. I had been drinking and we stopped and started talking and in ,my head I was like " Oh, Nats, they actually are kinds cute..."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fast forward three weeks when I bump into the same guys again, In the daylight, in a sober state of mind and they are not hot. I honestly have no idea how I remembered them in the bar to what they looked like when I saw them again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been meaning to post this list since last week but first I wasn't sure I could raise to the challenge of reading 10 books in a matter of two months but then I decided I have to give it a shot! And secondly, life just got really busy so I had to play around with my book options. Now it may seem like I've started this post in the middle of a thought process and that would be true #hidesfaceinshame. If you're not sure what I'm talking about check out <a href="http://www.thekaytimes.com/2015/06/literary-ladies-summer-reading.html" target="_blank">Kay's post</a><u>. </u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. A book written by a comedian or celebrity - <i>Kris Jenner or Giuliana Rancic</i>'s books (I haven't decided yet)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So there it is, what do you think? I'm only 100% sure of books 3,6,9 and 10 otherwise based on feedback I could change things up.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">... I still haven't watched Jurassic Park. I heard it's made tons of money but I have no urge to see it. At all. I didn't really like it when I watched it the first time round but whatevs.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">... I'm kinda sad that all my shows are done. I can't even fathom how GoT will be without a certain person or will that certain person come? ( Trying not to give away spoilers for those that still haven't watched it!) Also Greys?! Seriously what the heck is going on with killing off my favourites.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">... I recently shared some <a href="http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com/2015/06/you-probably-dont-know-link-up.html" target="_blank">big news</a> as to where I now live and this weekend a whole lot of my family is coming and I am super duper excited </span><br />
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lovely people from all around the world! Well technically it’s good afternoon,
because I am actually prepping this post on Sunday! Yes, you read me correctly,
I am prepping my post. This hasn’t happened in a VERY LONG time and it’s sort
of weird because I’ve gotten used to just typing from the heart but today (and
tomorrow when you probably read this) I feel like I have to share a review of
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now I know that
the concert was on March 28<sup>th</sup> but I really could not let this
experience go without recording my thoughts on my little bit of cyber space.
You see, I’ve mentioned before that <a href="http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com/2015/06/you-probably-dont-know-link-up.html" target="_blank">I’m a pop culture junki</a>e but the truth is I
really never grew up after I reached 15 (which is over 10 years ago for those
keeping score). What I mean is, I’m very into all things which are popular and
often I take a lot of flak for that but a few years ago I decided “Screw it!
Why do I have to act like a grown up because everyone else wants that? I just
want to be me”. Which, of course is a story for another day. Today’s story
(with a very long intro) is about how I got to be the 15 year old version of
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cousin camped out for those tickets during her final year of High School so I
knew we were going to make the best of the experience and for those keeping
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One Direction were scheduled to come to South Africa, Zayn Malik took a “break”
which actually was him leaving the band which they announced just before they
made their way to South Africa’s sunny shores.
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day. The reason I even mentioned his
departure is because that meant that our show, was the first official show of
the newly adapted One Direction sans Malik. We were anxious ( and slightly
heartbroken) to see what would happen to Zayn’s high notes – how were the guys doing.
Really. Not the “ we’re happy for him” bull but rather the real away in which
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My few points would have been that Liam (my favourite) really rallied and
performed as if nothing had changed and while to the tweens surrounding me that
seemed cold, to me was the illustration of professionalism. Niall was probably the
one who showed the most hurt during the show. Even when looking back at the
numerous pictures and videos I took, Niall never looked at the front row (where
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eat my words about if someone had to leave why wasn’t it him. It’s not that I
hated him he was just my least favourite (you know you have yours) but then he
had to the member who had the most incredible one on one moment with me.
Pictured below. He is looking directly at me! I have the video of it too but
the screaming is just insane and while Harry also looked at me I couldn’t
capture the picture because of the insaneness that surrounded me. Louis was awesome, he interacted with people
in the crowd, made fun of those crying. He was definitely reserved but still
managed to show his quirkiness which is a trait that has most tweens falling
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Harry. In photos and interviews he comes across as very mature and serious,
cute a bit quirky but serious. On stage –
Harry is insane!! That’s the only appropriate word I can use to explain it. His
energy levels were on another level, he also interacted with crowd. He spat
water on me (<b>#FrontRowProblems</b>) numerous times and I loved it (<b>#ImNotEvenSorry</b>)
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on a large scale this was the opposite. Well, this was massive showmanship,
crazy, quirky, fun and sexy. The group delivered vocally, effortlessly and
beautifully. Whether you’re a fan or not, if you get a chance go watch them.
Adults will make fun of them for being a boy band until you watch them perform,
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-18902447655371023012015-06-18T15:19:00.000+02:002015-06-18T15:19:45.283+02:00You Probably Don't Know... {Link Up}<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've had a lot of news to share about what's been going on with me so I was super excited to share it today because I could meet some new readers and I could update my faithful readers all in one! So thanks <a href="http://www.heleneinbetween.com/" target="_blank">Helene</a> for forcing me to open up, it's about time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For those of you who aren't familiar around here, I'll tell you, I'm South African but for those that are used to my surroundings, I wanted to share the big news... Well big to me anyway - I've moved to a brand new city. Durban, South Africa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm still getting used to things around the city which explains part of why I'm not blogging regularly because I don't have a regular routine any longer... I have a new job, no; a new business venture which is going with the expected (and unexpected) teething problems. I've been house hunting for a while and it's a challenge and the biggest challenge is that Durban has always been my least favourite of the three big ones in South Africa but God has put me here and I'm ready to embrace it. </span></div>
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-42645108815125546112015-06-17T09:21:00.001+02:002015-06-17T09:21:19.786+02:00Do You<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGEUxnh8hBaXhgRWF8jbwN1hjP3K6FrGYukDyQiwBOBsBZe_JW9huRvn0nxLIRGVNxrzhUWYRo5HyKcP7CzBUEBT5p-wiggWfrlVr_uNSIBVRVdQwrNXEnoSqlKvMOXrg3Wx40PnsasA3/s640/blogger-image--462738827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGEUxnh8hBaXhgRWF8jbwN1hjP3K6FrGYukDyQiwBOBsBZe_JW9huRvn0nxLIRGVNxrzhUWYRo5HyKcP7CzBUEBT5p-wiggWfrlVr_uNSIBVRVdQwrNXEnoSqlKvMOXrg3Wx40PnsasA3/s640/blogger-image--462738827.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Sometimes, scratch that, most times in life you will find yourself making decisions for the betterment of others. We call that being a considerate person. <div><br></div><div>I'm all for being considerate, I honestly believe more people need to be considerate but here's where the twist comes in... </div><div><br></div><div>Being considerate does not mean giving up who you are and what you believe for others. Being considerate does not mean you're selfish or self-centered. </div><div><br></div><div>Basically I just wanted to take a moment to remind you, you're living YOUR life so you should just... Do You! </div><div><br></div><div>Have a great day readers xxxx</div>Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-33049271169919405122015-06-10T08:44:00.000+02:002015-06-10T08:44:10.508+02:00Lusting List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guys I have been shopping way more than I should and I still want more!! Isn't that the age old tale of wanting more then you have. Although to be honest, I probably haven't shopped for well over a year and while I would buy one or two things every couple of weeks there is still loads of things I <strike>need</strike> <strike>want</strike> <i>no want and need</i>.</span><div>
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Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-60924825636964898312015-06-03T12:00:00.001+02:002015-06-03T12:00:43.882+02:00Caitlyn JennerI was planning a totally different post today and then I was running late so I thought I may as well skip posting but because one of my goals for the month is to post more ... Here I am.. Sitting on a plan and typing this post up off my blogger app (which is my way of apologizing for the terrible font and picture quality. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ12Gxf8iNNFGXQhMPpXf0e_ePjgjy6ZgGXOGlYSScKtHJVVfXckx5s-cejS3aTjnDF_3EizyXDCfPGyDVBYR95mqjo6eAxYfzXLzDdaMaw2irZENwWGvXmjREPKUn7b3pQDz7fAYkeeqs/s640/blogger-image-1268814798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ12Gxf8iNNFGXQhMPpXf0e_ePjgjy6ZgGXOGlYSScKtHJVVfXckx5s-cejS3aTjnDF_3EizyXDCfPGyDVBYR95mqjo6eAxYfzXLzDdaMaw2irZENwWGvXmjREPKUn7b3pQDz7fAYkeeqs/s640/blogger-image-1268814798.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I just felt I couldn't ignore the thing that almost broke the Internet (and Kim K's naked body wasn't the reason for it) but rather who used to be her stepdad, Bruce Jenner. </div><div><br></div><div>To say I'm surprised by the timing is an understatement, Kim just announced her second pregnancy and then not long after Caitlyn is introduced to the world. I think that in itself is telling of what a big impact Caitlyn will have in the future. </div><div><br></div><div>If I'm honest, I wasn't a big fan of Bruce Jenner but I'm already liking Caitlyn. </div><div><br></div><div>I can't begin to imagine what Caitlyn felt like when she was Bruce and while I've seen many different responses and/or reactions to Caitlyn's introduction none have particularly shocked me because well... The more open minded and younger group of people will allow themselves to be open to the changes that people may go through and be more accepting of it while the older, more sheltered generations will be more sad, disgusted and scared of "what this world is coming to" . </div><div><br></div><div>Me? Not that you asked, but I'll tell you. I'm very happy for Caitlyn finally feeling like herself. I've watched over the last couple of months waiting to see how the transition will take place and how the very public family will react. While I know they have a lot of haters I can't help feel sorry for them. As open minded as anyone can be they have had to endure their dad no longer being their dad. Yes who Bruce was will translate into Caitlyn but there is just so much the transition will allow for. I feel bad for the boys because they always seemed to believe that Bruce was continuously emasculated by Kris (now we know why she could) and they saw him as their man's man. Caitlyn won't be that for them and for that I feel bad. </div><div><br></div><div>That being said, I hope that Caitlyn finds her happiness and that the world treats her better for who she is now and not who she was as Bruce. </div><div><br></div><div>What are your thoughts? I know you have some!! </div>Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-79846644544253649432015-06-01T09:20:00.003+02:002015-06-01T09:20:36.317+02:00June Wishes + Weekly Wishes<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I cannot express how I feel now that June is upon us. Here in the Southern Hemisphere it's officially winter but the truth is where I am I am still wearing shorts and sandals without a chill but more detail about that will come during the course of the week.</span><br />
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<br />Nats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1234069352004078258.post-634412659287177342015-05-13T08:50:00.000+02:002015-05-13T08:50:51.241+02:00Blog Hiatus<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It feels like forever since my last post, you know the one I declared my crush for Mindy on? No, check it out, it was cute! But since then this blog has been like an island with the last 2 survivors on it, lacking activity and stagnant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There's a lot going on in my life and blogging right now is a challenge... I even considered closing down my blog but the truth is I miss it so much and I miss my readers and fellow blog buddies too much. So while I'm not going to be back in my usual posting days I'll post whenever I have a moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also wanted to share that Amy featured me in her Around The World Series and I'm so grateful to her (Thanks Amy!!!) because I got to blog and also <a href="http://www.amyandthegreatworld.com/tag/around-the-world-with/natalie" target="_blank">share a view of my country so please go check it out</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I fell like I should share the reasons why, although I didn't love her book, I walked away (figuratively speaking because the book is on my kindle app on my iPhone and you know I didn't walk away from that!) from the book knowing her a bit more, respecting her more than that and completely crushing on her awesomeness and here's why:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">People, I cannot explain why these two sentences is everything in my life right now. I recently had a guy become overbearing and you know what? It drove me insane! I definitely want a man in my life who has a life already. I want us to compliment one another and I'm sure that will be challenging but I don't want to be his everything because that's just not healthy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Story of my life! How often do we end up in situations, bad dates or awkward family functions and you just have to burrow through. Plus this saying is much cuter than "Put my Big girll Panties on"... don't you agree?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don't believe anyone is perfect but my parents do come pretty close to it and well, I'm probably just millimeters behind. Just kidding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">YES! I am so tired of people telling other people to bite the bullet or whatever metaphor or idiom they use. Sometimes you're scared for a reason. Trust your instincts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. <b><i>Men know what they want and they don't let you in on their inner monologue, and that is scary.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Being a part of the dating world, albeit a very small part of that world, this is one truth I can definitely identify with. Boys are still searching for what they want in their job, their partner or even their car. Men, well, they know exactly what they want and the scarier (and sexier) part is they know how they are going to get it. As scary and intimidating as it is to be with a man who doesn't vocalize his plans it's still better than being a boy's project to find his manhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've spent a lot of time on this blog or on my other social media pages sharing my admiration for my parent' marriage and it's not because it's perfection but because they make the work it takes to make thier marriage work still be enjoyable. I want that. I'll get it. </span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10335308-is-everyone-hanging-out-without-me" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img alt="Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)" border="0" height="400" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320400497m/10335308.jpg" width="266" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1226240569">3 of 5 stars</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I really enjoyed this book, Mindy is of course funny and has a unique look at life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The only problem which kept me from absolutely loving this book was that a large part of it was based on Mindy's time with the office and I've never watched the show! (Shameful, I know) but I have finished this book, loving Mindy even more than ever!
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/27317744-natalie-joseph">View all my reviews</a>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That being said, she's awesome! I follow her on just about all social media outlets and I really enjoy her as a person. What are your views on her?</span> </div>
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