(Almost) Spring Blossoms

It would come as no suprise to anyone who knew me to disscover that adore cherry blossom trees.

They're pink, dainty, feminine and did I mention pink?!

But their appearance isn't the only thing I'm fond of.

Cherry blossoms are the symbol of Spring and each year when the trees bloom around my house, I know Spring is coming.

The dread of Winter is finally easing, while the temperatures may not be as high as I'd like and rain still streams from the sky every now and again, most days are filled with bright blue skies and sunshine.

But until that warmer weather hits and Winter is over, I'll just enjoy the pretty pink Cherry Blossoms.

What about you? 

Are there any particular flowers that you connect with a particular season/time?

What's your favourite?! 

 

Nature loving

 

I love being outside.

For some reason, people are sometimes suprised to hear this. 

Perhaps because I'm extremely girly or like to dress nice, who knows!

But one of my most favourite things to do is to be outside. 

Simple. 

Doesn't really matter what I'm doing - walking, sitting, reading, soaking up the sunshine

as long as the suns out and it's relatively warm I'll be happy. 

Since becoming interested in photography my love of the outdoors has only grown.

I will happily spend hours twisted into a weird position trying to catch the perfect picture of that spider or the teeny tiny flower peeping out of the scrub. 

My love of nature also translates into my eating habits.

I really don't think it's possible to eat too many fruits or vegetables.

Carrots are one of my favourite foods (hence why my mum believes i'm turning into an oompa loompa)

and I think the 2 & 5 guideline should be increased to something more along the lines of 10 & 10. 

Recently, I was sent a whole bunch of Emma and Tom's Raw Fruit & Nut Bars that sounded right up my alley!

Emma and Tom's Life Bars are all natural, raw and contain no added sugar. 

Not only are they filled with nutrient rich ingredients, they're delicious too! 

All four life bars are made on a base of medjool dates (natures candy!) so they're high in fibre and they also have a high level of "healthy fats" thanks to the addition of raw almonds and cashews.

 The Cacao and Orange Life Bar was most definitely my favourite.

Ingredients: Dates, Raw Cashews, Seedless Raisins, Cacao Powder, Cold Pressed Orange Oil.

This bar tasted more like a chocolate bar than a raw fruit bar. 

Think of a jaffa - but with a richer chocolate flavour. 

I found that these tasted EVEN BETTER when you put them in the fridge or freezer to let them firm up before eating,

they then become super chewy and delicious! Almost fudge-like.

The Cacao and Orange Life Bar would be fantastic for a sweet treat that's packed with nutrients.

They will definitely be a staple in my cupboard from now on!

The Cherry and Goji Life Bar was my second favourite of the bars. 

Ingredients: Dates, Raw Almonds, Dried Cherries, Dried Goji Berries. 

These bars are jam packed full of free-radical fighting anti oxidants which help our bodies to recover

and may even help slow down the ageing process. 

But the most important thing of all is that they taste fantastic.

Because seriously, what's the use of all these added benefits if the end product tastes foul?

 The Banana Life Bar with added Chia was different from what I expected, but still delicious.

I was expecting more of a fresh banana kick but the dried banana still packs a mighty punch!

(yeah I know, a tad stupid when we're talking about dried banana - but hey!)

Ingredients: Dates, Raw Almonds, Dried Banana, Chia Seeds

The potassium rich banana is thought to reduce stress and be a natural mood improver

so perhaps you should be tossing a Banana Life Bar to a cranky friend instead of a chill pill. 

This bar also contains the true superfood CHIA! that is the richest combined source of omega 3, fibre and protein

so this bar will not only be loved by your taste buds - but by your body too!

Now, I'm not a Fig fan so this bar was politely handed to the head of my taste testing team

who also happens to be a fig lover.

The Fig and Lemon Life Bar also contains Chia Seed for that extra nutritional boost.

I was surprised by the reaction to this bar as it was a resounding yum!

and this is coming from someone who quite commonly turns his nose up at unusual concoctions.

Figs are high in calcium and the cold pressed lemon oil gives off a delicious flavour whilst still being totally natural. 

I did take a bite of this bar as well (see what I do for you people!)  

and I was quite surprised that I didn't find it too bad at all!

I really liked the lemon flavour and the figgy-ness wasn't too overpowering!

I think Emma and Tom need to look at making a blueberry and lemon life bar - holyyyy yum :)

But, until then I would definitely recommend you try to get your hands on some.

Especially the Cacao and Orange Bar! 

To find a store near you just shoot over an email to info@emmaandtom.com

or call 1800 112 889. 

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But do tell me - 

are you more of an outdoors or indoors type of person?

and what's your favourite dried fruit or nut? 

Dates would definitely have to be one of my favourite dried fruits closely followed by dried apricots, raisins, mango and cranberries. (Can you see I like my dried fruits?)

As for nuts - there's no way I could choose a favourite but I'm always sure to have almonds, cashews, pistachios and peanuts on hand!

Kristy was sent Emma and Tom's products courtesy of wwww.emmaandtom.com

If you'd like a review of your products, send an email to ksayerphotography@gmail.com

The coast is clear!

It's okay, 

you can come out! 

From my last post it appears that I don't have many readers that are licorice fans 

:P

So this post is licorice free

Now, a couple of weeks ago you would have read that I turned eighteen.

Since then I've had to vote and now my wisdom teeth have decided to make an appearance.

I still don't feel that different though 

(except for the fact that teeth trying to surface hurts like crazy)

But I do understand why teething babies get so cranky! 

But there is one good thing about wisdom teeth... 

ICE CREAM!

Never has ice cream felt so good. 

There should definitely be a Wisdom Tooth Diet

Frozen food, frozen food and.... Frozen food! 

I'd totally endorse it :)

And, I don't know about you,

But these wisdom teeth aren't seeming to make me any wiser :P

But as long as I don't have to visit the (dreaded) dentist,

I'll be fine. 

I don't think there's anything I hate more than the dentist.

The idea of someone sticking their fingers in my mouth freaks me out!

and needles.... and drills...

But luckily, I've avoided all drills and needles at the dentist thus far.

(I should've really put a warning above that in case anyone is planning a trip to the dentist - SORRY!) 

So tell me,

Have you got your wisdom teeth? 

and What's your opinion of the dentist?

Cherry blossoms and anticipation

Spring is weeks away but i'm anxiously anticipating its arrival. 

Today was a little bit of a preview. 

I walked out of the house shocked to find that I didn't actually need the second jacket I picked up on the way out.

You see, me and winter don't get along.

I can't stand the cold

and in winter I can never seem to keep warm.

The past couple of weeks the cherry blossoms have been blooming in my area,

for me this means one thing - Spring is coming! 

I adore cherry blossoms,

I love the variety of pink and purple hues

and the dainty little flowers

So of course I had to capture them :)

For me, spring means flowers, new life, warmer weather, lunch in the sunshine and colour! 

So tell me, 

what does spring mean for you? 

and what are you anticipating?

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let's start by recognizing that this is my 100th post :) 

hooray!

It's Sweet Saturday yet again, 

but this Sweet Saturday is a little different than what I was hoping to do. 

You see, I had planned to bake up something special to share with you.

But my body had other ideas...

I got really, really sick

and baking or eating anything was the last thing I wanted to do.

Plus, I'm under strict eating instructions.

:( 

But that got me thinking. 

Who said sweet has to be sugary?

There are plenty of sweet things in life that don't involve sugar or butter or eggs.

Like friends who send you gorgeous flowers (see above),

my puppy who is always happy to see me,

having an amazing family and boyfriend,

getting great comments from people who read this blog.

You name it! 

So I want you to do some thinking,

and tell me.. 

What's the sweetest thing that's ever happened to you?

And don't worry,

that baking post will be coming soon!

As soon as I feel up to it :)

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I'm still here!

and I'm alive!

yes, I may be coughing and spluttering, but I'm alive! 

I feel like my poor little blog has been super neglected,

so I've come to explain! 

First the issue was computer troubles

and then once that was fixed I thought it was back to blogging.

But then, a death in the family meant I had to spend a week away from technology

therefore, no blogging 

But I came home and thought "yes! back to blogging!"

only to be overcome by the worst flu i've had in a long time. 

So i've spent the past week in bed. 

But don't worry! 

I'm back! 

And not giving up.

I have lots I need to share with you all!

and I'll find my way around the computer troubles. 

Is anyone else finding this Sydney weather horrible? 

Cold, wet, miserable... ewwwwwwwwww

Let's just say I've become extremely well acquainted with my fireplace :) 

But now that, hopefully, fingers crossed, i'm back to blogging, 

I want to know what you want to see

Because, afterall, you're the ones who read my posts 

:D 

So tell me!

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I really dislike winter.

the cold.

the drearyness.

the flu that gets passed around

the lack of pretty flowers.. you name it!

The only thing good about winter is that it brings my birthday.

But i'd happily trade my birthday for a warm day.

That's how much I dislike being cold.

Lately I've been freezing

and it stops me from getting out and taking photos.

The other thing that stops me from getting out and taking photos

is school work.

But don't worry!

I'm working on taking more photos so my blog won't be neglected.

:)

I'm also thinking about posting some healthy recipes.

I don't mean crazy healthy recipes where people make brownies from mashed up beans

or that include ingredients I couldn't pronounce.

I'm a fussy eater, so they're all normal recipes.

With normal ingredients.

What do you think?

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50 posts! 

:D

my blog is growing, 

slowly but surely.

and i am extremely grateful for all of the lovely people who comment

you really do make me smile :)

I was also awarded One Lovely Blog Award from Anna at Diary of a Ladybird 

However my post about that will be at a later date.

I have to narrow down my list of recipients :P

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it's been another dull and dreary day in sydney today

but sometimes, dull can be beautiful :)

school is back and i'm actually enjoying the work.

i know, you can faint now.

but keep in mind, it's only day four.

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daisies :) 

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some gorgeous flowers from verdaflore
113 Mulga Rd, Oatley West
www.verdaflore.com


i'm finally getting over my sickness!
school starts back in exactly one week, 
but hopefully i'll have more time to take photos. 
and i'm ALMOST finished up my 10 weeks of school work i had to catch up on.
:) 

blogger likes to rotate my photos >.>

so turn your head to the right :P

 

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i happen to be intrigued by lotus pods :P

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today i spent the day at the botanical gardens

and so did my camera :P

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okay maybe this is my favourite :P

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i don't think i like this one. 
but katrina is adamant that she does. 

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a little trip to the nursery today to buy a lemon tree resulted in a photo session :P 
this is my favourite photo of today :D

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bokeh makes me happppppppyyyyy :P