Weekend Downtime

Life can be pretty hectic sometimes, so scheduling in a little downtime is extremely important! For me, the weekend is the only opportunity I have to do this as I work 8 am-5 pm Monday to Friday and also try to fit gym classes in on my weekday nights too (I know I'm crazy, right?). Regardless of when you do it, just finding an hour or two to Netflix and chill at home is important.

Here are my top ways to relax...

 Long Lies

I love lying in on my weekends as I usually start work 8am through the week. I just love the feeling of not setting any alarms and waking up when I’m ready.

Long Baths

I’m currently obsessed with Lush bath bombs. My absolute favorite is The Experimenter bath bomb! I just love the way it smells and how soft my skin feels after a bath. 

A Good Book

Nothing beats cuddling up with a good book! I have been reading a lot lately and I just finished reading ‘The Truth about the Harry Quebert Affair’ by Joel Dicker. I read this book over two weekends and just couldn’t put it down! 

Netflix

There are so many brilliant films on Netflix and the weekend is the perfect time for a good old browse. Some of my recent favorites include Making a Murderer and Jessica Jones.

You Tube

My lazy Sunday afternoons are nearly always spent catching up with my favorite you tubes including the Michelaks, Beauty Crush and Zoella. For me, it’s the perfect way to relax before another hectic week at work. 

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My Icelandic Adventure

Iceland has always been on my list of countries I wanted to visit. It is a country that superseded all my expectations and somewhere I can't wait re-visit time and time again.  We stayed in a beautifully designed hotel with a really modern yet homely feel, called hotel Skuggi. It was the prefect budget-friendly hotel for our 4 night stay. 

The hotel was located in downtown Reykjavik, very close to the main shopping district, tourist attractions, restaurants and bars. 

On one of days out we visited Blue Lagoon, a thermal pool powered by a near by geothermal plant. Although the lagoon is outside, the water stays a toasty 37 - 40°C all year round (it was actually snowing whilst we were swimming!) I think the Blue Lagoon was actually my favorite part of the holiday! 

 We also drove round the Golden Circle, a route that loops from Reykjavik  to the center of Iceland. It was here that we saw the iconic geysir Strokkur, the Gulfoss, or Golden Waterfall and the beautiful scenery of  Thingvellir National Park where you can clearly see (and walk between!) the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.  

On the third day we went to the South side of the island (pictures below), and saw another two beautiful waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and skogafoss and the black beach (the beach has black basalt sand  - a beautiful side affect of the volcanic landscape) . 

Iceland is one of the most magical places I have ever visited. The hotel was beautiful, the city had a nice 'small town' feel and the food was incredible! There is not a single thing I would change about the trip and I now have major post holiday blues!

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