I'm Not a Paper Cup - review

Check out my cool I'm Not A Paper Cup ceramic thermal travel mug.  It was also an awesome Christmas gift.  I love it's plainness.  It's got a silicone lid and works well to keep my coffee or tea warm in the morning.  It's nice to have a lid if you're clumsy like me!  It's got a double porcelain wall with an air cavity in between for insulation which means it doesn't hold as much liquid as you would think looking at it from the outside but that's how it works I guess!  The insulation means that the outside stays cool to touch even with a hot drink inside.  It's re-usable so it's eco-friendly.  I suppose it could save you money too if you take your own coffee to work instead of buying it at coffee shop on the way.
Ultimately I just think it's fun and useful!

New Camera, today's outfit, ideas

Today I finally purchased my new camera!  I went for the Olympus SH-21 in the end.  I can't wait to take some pictures with it.

It was a bit warmer than usual so I got to wear my Topshop coat out instead of my longer winter one.  I wore it with one of my favourite bags from Urban Outfitters.  I also wore the blue snood my sister crotched me for winter last year.  I love hand made goodies.

I took a picture of my new mirror in better light.

I sewed some pointe shoes because I'm a dancer, although sewing shoes is one of my least favourite activities.

I also decided that I really want to go travelling.  I will have to come up with a plan.  A trip to different European cities is tempting right now.  I will have to look in to saving some money.  I need a chance to be in different places and get some perspective on things.  I can see myself travelling round with my new camera and posting on my blog ;)

Travel

One thing that makes me happier than anything else is having the opportunity to travel.  I came across this quote on tumblr the other day 'it is better to see the world and own little of it, than to own the world and see little of it.'  I think this is so true.  My short holidays with my boyfriend are the free-est and happiest I have ever felt.  I have been to Lake Garda in Italy with it's stunning mountain scenery and Kefalonia in Greece for one week holidays that were absolutely wonderful.  Our next destination is going to be Halkidiki in Greece.  I'm really excited.  I think that to travel will be a life long ambition of mine.

Kefalonia

Sitting on the beach with the surf between your toes is almost enough of a reason to be alive.  If there's anything worth saving up for to me going somewhere for a holiday is the ultimate goal right now.