Small Talk With Your Hairdresser

 

So I was having my hair done the other day, and as I was sitting in the chair I felt myself preparing (in a weird sort of way) of the awkward small talk I was about endure for the next 40 minutes. And as I sat there (mentally preparing myself) I realised the following; small talk with a stranger is really freakin' difficult to me.

Now, I'm not entirely sure if this 'topic' is really blog worthy and if its just me that has this problem, but I would be interested to hear your opinions on it, if you have any. How do you avoid that awkwardness? And if its unavoidable, how on earth do you endure it? Because what I realised was (us Brit's in particular) love to bloody talk about the weather, its like our fault prove weapon that can fill those silent gaps for around, oh I don't know, 2 minutes... max. We start talking about that wrong kind of rain, you know the rain that really soaks you but its not heavy? Smirry rain I think is the word. I swear its a fine art that the Brit's have well and truly mastered. Once the weather talk is finished, its back to twiddling my thumbs thinking of the next thing to say.

Now I know your hairdresser is not your therapist, so there is no need for you to spill your life stories and explain why you just hate that one neighbour for no entire reason. But for reasons that I just cant quite explain, I  really don't like to just sit there with that god awful silence. I have this urge inside me to say something. Saying what is the tricky thing though.

In all honesty, this blog post doesn't have a point to end on haha. I guess it would be fun to use the comment section of this post to share any tips? Or share any awkward moments you've had?

If I am to make any point in this post, its the following; if you suck at small talk and cant bare an awkward silence, just read a magazine instead.

Nicole x

My week in pictures #3

Hi guys, I'm back with another instalment of 'my week in pictures'! As I said in my previous post, I really enjoy creating these posts so please let me know if you guys are liking them too, it would mean a lot! Also, is there anything I could do to improve on them? One more quick thing to add, I've just gave my blog design a well needed face lift, any thoughts on this too? I've tried to make it more personal to me so I hope that reflects. So, enough rambling, on with the pictures.. Enjoy!

1. Starting of this weeks post is my pictures from Ed Sheeran!! I kept my makeup fairly basic because I was standing and it can become a bit of a sweat fest at these concerts. I also wore a really loose and airy top (ya know, for the same reason as stated) 2. My ticket! Was also really exciting as it was my first time in the SSE Hydro, which is Glasgow's new concert arena (basically our answer to London's O2 aha) 3. Wish my pictures had came out clearer because we were fairly close to the front barrier, however this is the best I got. I think he was singing 'Thinking Out Loud' at this point! The concert was actually on Halloween night and Ed dressed up as Austin Powers at the beginning, but its so hard to make out in the pictures I took. 4. Can't take credit for this picture as it was taken by Ed himself, but I loved it so much I wanted to share it on here.

5. Another picture from the concert, this was when he sang 'A Team' and the whole crowd lit up their phones. I have a video on my Instagram if you want to check that out! 6. Back out walking the dog in the forest and stopped in a nice little area to have an Instagram mission with her. 7. Aftermath of our walk, she never stays white for long so she had a bath as soon as we got home! 8. Bonfire night! We were lucky this year that a neighbour was hosting a display as we usually drive somewhere to see them. Didn't have to though this year, the picture was taken from my bedroom window.

9. I had for a little shopping spree with my friend and found these in Superdug! I absolutely love Ruth Crilly, she's such a gorgeous model so I picked up two of her dry shampoo's and they work so well (plus they honestly smell amazing) 10. I was just out walking when I took these next two pictures, it was on a Sunday morning I believe and the sun had just fully risen! These tree's showed Autumn's true beauty. 11. Back to uni, and decided to sport my tartan (not plaid) scarf! Adds colour to any outfit, love it.

So there we go, another snap shot of my week. How was your past week?


Nicole x