amourvita: 2015

Hey guys! So over the weekend, on Sunday. I spent a good few hours cooking and baking. One of the items I made on the day was Enchiladas. I use the Old El Paso Kit, which contains:

Tortilla
Spice Mix
3 Packets of Tomato Sauce

The instructions on the back of the box, are easy and straightforward to follow. However I am typing this post, to show you how I make my enchiladas, and maybe, just maybe you guys might like it if you try it out.

Method

- Heat the oven to Gas Mark 4, or 160 degrees celsius.

- Slice the chicken into strips.

- Get a pan, and heat it up for a couple of minutes.

- Add a splash of oil, then put in the chicken strips. Stir-fry the chicken over a medium heat, until it's golden, juicy and cooked.

- In a bowl, add in the spice mix, and packets of tomato sauce. Depending on what the box says, add either 150 or 225 ml of hot water into the mixture and stir.

- Pour half the mixture into the pan, and add in some grated cheese.

- Chop some red/yellow/green peppers into fine strips, or small pieces. Then put them into the pan.

(At this point, you can add chopped onions, chilli's and any other vegetables you would like into the mixture)

- Poke holes through the tortilla package, and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds.

- Open the package when the sauce and chicken is ready.

- Spoon the fillings into the middle of the tortilla, wrap it up and lay them on a baking dish.

- Pour and spread the remaining of the sauce over the wrap, and sprinkle some grated cheese over it.

- Put the dish into the oven for around 15-20 minutes.

- Once the cheese is melted, and the enchiladas look ready. Then take it out and ENJOY!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! If you do try it out, then let me know how it goes. You could always mix and spice it up however you want, or simply just follow the instructions they provide. Either way the kit is perfect for dinner with the family, friends of just yourself.

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I love clothing, but writing up fashion blog posts isn't something I am used to because I'm not the best person when it comes to fashion, not that I'm bad. But because I know there are people out there who are much better fashion stylists. However if this posts is something you like and want to see more off, then leave a heart in the comment down below.

I had to do a post on this outfit. I loved it the moment I saw it. I actually have no idea what the dress is called, but it is a long dress, with a rubber type belt. It covers from your neck till your ankles, and contains two pockets (convenient). This was actually brought from the market when I visited France, so unfortunately I have no direct link to the item. The dress was bought for 10 - 15 euros, which is around 7-10 pounds, so this dress is totally worth it.

I loved everything about it. The fact that it's full coverage is perfect, because I don't have to worry about anything. The material is so soft and comfortable that I didn't want to get out of it. I wore this dress during a windy and cool day, yet it managed to make me feel warm, which I was happy with.

When I first looked at the dress, it looked straight fitted so I was quite worried that it would be quite fitted to my body, but when I tried it out, I was relieved. The flow of the dress is perfect for any shaped body, and it makes you feel beautiful. The pockets that are attached to the dress are honestly perfect, since it was useful to put things like my headphones or a packet of chewing gum.

I paired the dress with a navy blue leggings (though it doesn't matter because no one sees it), black viscose hijab/scarf, beige/nude coloured shoes and bag. There isn't much picture of all the details, because my dearest partner had been filming with me, for our media shoot, that his hands were so cold, and yet he still managed to take these photographs for me. So thank you! <3

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Hey guys, a new blog post inspired by +Itslittlelauren <3

It was fun reading her post, and being a person who loves intagram was able to connect with the post. So I decided to do a post on it too!

1. Need to Post: This is why you are called an Instagram addict/lover, because you just feel the need to continuously post whatever you have, or wear, or go on Instagram.

2. More Than Needed Snaps: You find yourself taking many snaps of one shot in different angles, lighting etc, simply because you are way too fussy, and just one snap is not enough. What if it's bad? What if the camera shook, and ruined the picture? What if the angle is not right?

3. Organisation: Spontaneous shots are fine sometimes, but most of the time, you are organising and re-arranging items around until you think it's a perfect shot, because the setting of a photograph is now considered very important.

4. Embarassment: Everytime you are out with family, boyfriend, husband, friends, they will be telling you how you are so weird, embarassing or fed up with you taking so many photographs, even if it's something you have already taken off.

5. Inspiration: Sometimes when you have nothing to post or do, and your instagram is just normal, then your explore page becomes so much more fascinating. Nearly everyday I'm looking scrolling through the explore page, because it always leads me to different blog pages, who work are such inspirations.

6. Lighting: When the lighting are not in your favour then it just makes you so annoyed. And sometimes that means throwing in those throwbacks photographs to show your are active.

7. Storage: Finally your storage sapec is always running out. The thing is you don't even want to delete the photographs from the phone, even if you have the backed up. It's a torture when you really have to delete it.

Leave your comments down below, whether you feel the same. And if you have any other points that you feel could be part of this.

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It's absolute stupidity that David Cameron thinks it's perfectly fine to bomb Syria. What is bombing a country going to do? Create peace? Bring justice for what happened to France? Make the world a better place to live? No absolutely not. This whole issue started between ISIS and France. ISIS is a radical group who are based in Syria, that does not mean that everyone in Syria is related to that group. They are innocent people, who themselves are going through struggles way more than we are.

I don't even understand why UK wants to interfere with this. Oh because apparently it will keep Britain safe. I don't think so at all. The fact that he decided to bomb Syria, he better be ready for anything that comes heading to our way. And at that time don't go blaming anyone else besides yourself because you brought this on. He's declaring war!

How does he know for sure that bombing Syria will help themselves let alone anyone else? They can't know for sure whether they can eliminate ISIS, but instead what can be known for sure is that innocent lives will be lost. There is no humanity at all. The thing I find stupid is that, the announcement, and the whole debate was public, so literally everyone was able to get access to what the situation was. So I'm pretty sure ISIS are able to get intel on what is going to happen and be prepared for it. They could make a run for it, and if they do then what was the use of the bombing. Nothing. Other than the fact that people who had no part take in what happened in France lose their lives.

Even if they don't make a run for it, and stay in Syria, there are still many bases all around. The group itself is increasing all the time. The situation with ISIS has been going on for over a year, and yet nothing has changed besides the organisation being increased in the amount of people joining. And I'm pretty sure after all this bombing, the group will just keep getting bigger. I am very against what ISIS do, not just as a Muslim, but because I'm a human, who empathise for those killings of guilt-free people. But what the UK has decided to do doesn't make them any better than ISIS. Either way lives are being gone every minute and hour. I am ashamed of being a British Citizen right now, because of the decision made. UK should be helping the Syrian refugees, and to those European countries that are lending help. I salute you, because you can't assume all Syrians are part of ISIS.

I have seen so many upsetting videos, and pictures of the situation in Syria, and it never gets better. They are not all under the control of ISIS. They just want to live a peaceful and safe life, but how can they when MP's from across the world are deciding whether they live or not. The MP's don't have the right at all, to decide that! It's not up to them! They don't even care. They don't care about anyone beside themselves. The people in Syria are targeted by many countries, and ISIS itself. When will they ever live in peace? When can they finally be happy? When will these corrupt ideas stop?

Not In My Name, is this decision taken nor the 223 people who voted against the airstrike, or the thousands of people who protest against this. It's David Cameron's decision. I pray for the lives lost, and I pray for the safety of people in Syria, and around the world. Please keep everyone in your prayers..

#PrayForSyria #PrayForTheWorld

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Hey guys! If you follow me on twitter, then you may know that I was away at France during the weekend, to meet my dad and his family there. It's been too long since I met them, and it was about time I met them all again, especially my two siblings (step).

I left for France, on Friday 20th November. The journey is always fun, because there's random topics coming up, stupid conversations and memories are created, by just being in the car. If anyone is not familiar with EuroTunnel, then it's a train that is located under the ocean to travel from one country to another. We've traveled by Ferry twice, but the journey is longer, and you can never expect the weather to be fine. So instead we've been using the train which just takes around 45 minutes, or less.

Saturday was spent at home. Having morning breakfast at France is always lovely, because the food is absolutely delicious. The freshly made croissants and baguettes are the best because that's what France is known for. When I have croissants back in UK, it just doesn't taste like the ones in France.

The rest of the day, I spent time with the family, since it was pouring with rain the whole day. But in the evening, my sisters, dad and I went to one of the famous supermarkets in France, called Carrefour. This store has everything you need, food, clothes, toys, appliances; it's basically like the Tesco's and Asda's we get in the UK.

Because of Christmas coming up, there were so many decorations in the store connected to the festival. There was a section in the beginning, where there was a huge display or celebration chocolates, Lindt, kinder chocolates and Ferrero Rocher, it's so much cooler! Whenever I go to France, or if I order anything from France through my dad, then the one chocolate I always get is the Chocolat Blanc / Coco Caramelisee. This is coconut flavoured white chocolate.

On Sunday morning, there was a market just a couple of minutes away from the flat. So my dad being the best dad ever took us over there and treated us to many items, that we liked and wanted. The market was quite huge, and there were so many things that were being sold. I was interested in the clothing sections, since there were a lot of winter items like jumpers, poncho's, coats, sweaters etc. Not only that but I found many long dresses, for casual wear and even winter wear, which were priced at a reasonable one.

Some snaps of the beautiful view from the flat, whilst playing with the kids, and feeling sad that I will be going to be the UK. Yet feeling happy to be back in December holidays! :)

Finally the rest of the day, from 2 - 8pm was spent on the road, taking snaps, stopping at stations, and making conversations with the family. Like always it was hard waving goodbye to Dad, because who even likes to say goodbye happily to one of their parents :"( It's always a blast spending time with my dad, because there's no stress, and it's all just filled with laughter and happiness (not that it's not like that with my mum too)

Unfortunately there was going to be a video on this post, but the resolution was so bad that it wasn't worth posting. I'm so sorry about that, but I hope you enjoyed this post. If you liked it and would want me to post how my days will be when I go back in December then leave a comment down below and hopefully I will do like a daily blog post on each day. Plus from the photographs, some of you guys who have been France or live in France may have recognised where I went, leave a comment of where I was :)

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Heya! How's your weekend been? I know it's a monday, and usually Monday's suck, but still make use of the day, do what needs to be done, and don't delay it. Always keep smiling! By the way, let me know if you are enjoying these reviews, and if you have any book suggestions then leave them down below in the comments.

Emmy and Oliver by Robin Benway

Beautiful, beautiful book. There's something about books that contain the two main characters name as the title. It's more focused on them and together and as individuals. I enjoyed this book. Every page and chapter were beautifully written.

The emotions portrayed throughout the book was written all well. There were times my heart would break for the characters especially Oliver, because of his past. But then these were times I would laugh because of the friendship between Oliver, Emmy, Caro and Drew. Then the love between Emmy and Oliver was (once again) beautiful. The amount of trust, faith and support they had for one another is admirable.

I loved how each character developed throughout the book. Each characters had their own problems, and not just the young adults, but the parents themselves all evolved. This was funny, sweet and quite a roller coaster.

Cupcakes at Carrington's by Alexandra Brown

This was one surely a drama filled book. Conspiracy, jealousy, love triangle, family issues, and friendship. And sometimes you just need those type of books, to keep you reading more and more. I quite liked the book, there was many things going on in the book, and the suspense is there making you not want to stop reading.

The are many characters in the book that you would either hate love, connect with, find funny or just have some sort of emotion. Also the friendships that were portrayed in the book was beautifully written. As well as the situations that occur in the characters life - for some is what they can understand because the scenarios are realistic.

One thing that this book made me realise was about the importance of money, or how money can consume a person up. We can't deny that money is something that we all need to survive, because without it there is no food, shelter, water etc. However, as long as you have all that, the greed for more money isn't always the best. It could lead to downfalls, and it also doesn't make you the best of person. So use your money wisely, and earn it like it's worth it.

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Hey guys! Finally a blog post on the topic I really love to bits! Travelling. This post was meant to be posted yesterday, but I completely didn't have the chance since after college I straight headed to France, for the weekend to meet the family, as a relative has come to visit. And hopefully, I will be going back there again during the Christmas holidays, and have twice as much fun with the siblings there! So guys this is post from France! Bonjour <3 Since this is a short trip, there are not many things I need, so this post is on the essentials that you would need generally.

Passport

Everyone needs a passport, travel document or ID card, something you can identify yourself with and use for travelling from one country to another. Without this, it's goodbye to travelling, and hello to staying at home still.

Bags & Luggage's

I suggest carrying two bags, when travelling. The size of the luggage can depend on your stay, since mine is just the weekend a small/standard sized luggage would be fine to use. The other bag is a carry on bag, or a bag that you would be using in the destination country, when going around. Or if you are travelling by plane then this bag would be useful for taking it in the airplane.

Clothing

Two jeans, two dresses, and a hijab is what I'm taking. Always carry an extra pair of clothes with you, because you never know what could happen. If you have family at the place you are going then you won't have to worry too much about carrying less clothes because you can always get it washed. Of course you don't forget your undergarments.

Essentials

Camera: I love taking photographs when going to places, it's a form of memory for when I want to look back. Plus, I will need pictures to show how my visit at France went in my blog!

Book: As you all know by now, I love reading. Since most of the travelling will be in the car, I need a book with me to keep me away from boredom, and also not drain my phone battery a lot.

Toiletries Bag: A bag where you can store things from toothpaste, to mini bottled shampoos, just to keep it all organised and in one place.

Purse: To keep your money, and any cards safe.

Hair bubble: A pack or couple of hair bubbles, because it's never safe to rely on just one.

Mirror, Lip Balm, Perfume, Hand Cream: Any items that you need for yourself, to look and feel good.

Phone Charger & Headphones: Never leave your charger back home, otherwise you will have to waste your money on buying another one, so before leaving home always make sure you have put it in your bag. That's the same for your headphones.

If you are someone who uses make up everyday then having a make up bag is really important because you don't want to forget anything at home, and worry about it later. I don't wear make up a lot besides a BB cream and eyeliner, so there isn't much I need to put in my luggage.

Everything I will be carrying

That's all guys! Sorry for the late update, and I hope you lot enjoyed this! :) Au Revoir!

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