The hardest thing about University.

Funnily enough, despite the title, this post has nothing to do with the work load, or being away from home, or even cooking and doing the washing for myself. It's being away from my boyfriend.

A bit of a back story - we have been together a year and a half (nearly, one week away), and we've always known we were going to university since we met each other, so of course it was inevitable that we would leave each other. But knowing that doesn't take the sting or the ache away from being away from him.

Last year was a dodgy year for me, he was my comfort blanket, he was everything to me, I had barely any friends, and I was pretty much alone, and I developed anxiety and depression.

So being away from him means dealing with my illnesses, new people, new problems, stress all on my own.

And this weekend, I saw him for the first time in 3 weeks, which is the longest time we have ever been apart. But now he is gone, the sting and the ache is back. I had only just shaken it off from the last time we had to say goodbye. It's awful. Crying in the middle of town as he walks to the train station is awful. Hearing him say "You best leave before I start crying" is awful. It's just hard.

I mean, it's not impossible to stay together through Uni, of course not, but the ache and the pain of being apart from him is awful. I feel like I've lost my right arm or something - him not being here. I know it will make us stronger - give us more trust, and take the jealousy away, but nonetheless it is so bloody hard.

And yes, I have cried all day, but I am allowed because the love of my life is over 100miles away from me and I can't have cuddles tonight.

That is the hardest thing about University so far.

XCSOURCE make-up brushes.

Hey everyone, It's Luce again.

Recently I have purchased these make-up brushes from Amazon, for £10.99. Now, I know these are dupes for the Zoeeva ones, that I will in the future own, but unfortunately, University is sucking me dry at the moment, so these for the price that they are, are perfect for me. In the 10 piece set, I received: a flat kabuki, round kabuki, angled kabuki, flat angled kabuki, tapered kabuki, precision flat, precision round, precision angled, precision tapered and precision flat angled. And even though these were so cheap, they are honestly the softest brushes I have felt, and I own MAC, Real Techniques and a Sigma brush, and these honestly are the softest ones ever. I tested out the flat kabuki earlier, to apply my MAC liquid foundation, and it does just a good a job, if not better than my Real Techniques buffing brush. I am going out tonight, so I am definitely going to test these beauties out. If any of you make-up starters want a good dupe for the Zooeva brushes, or just want to add to your collection, I'd recommend these - here  - so give them a trial.

I am going make-up shopping some time this week, so I am going to have a mini haul for you people, so just keep your eyes pealed.

- Luce xo

Introduction.

This is my first ever blog post, and it kind of feels like I am preparing myself to write an essay - just 10x easier than one.

I want this  to be an introduction on what my viewers (if any) are to expect with my blog. I will be writing about the changes of going to university, I know people like reading other peoples experiences with University - I was one of those people this time last year. And I will also be posting reviews on new make up products I buy, as I have an unhealthy obsession with make-up, and hair products and beauty in general.

Quite a strange mix - I agree, but in the future one of the two subjects of choice for this blog will fade out, so we will just have to see what happens.

Anyways, this is my first blog post done - not very exciting. But I hope you people (if there are any) enjoy my up and coming posts.

- Luce xo.