It's a wonderful life

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm a really optimistic person. I do know that that's largely down to leading a very blessed life but even so, I always like to look on the bright side of dark times and my belief in fate helps that too. The belief that everything happens for a reason and that it'll all work out in the end. However, even the biggest pessimist in the world would be thrilled if they were in my shoes right now. Things are literally just going from strength to strength for me and I could not be happier with my life. First of all, I found out on Thursday that I'd passed my probation period at work so my job (that I love) is permanent! And then if that wasn't enough, I passed my driving test on my first attempt on Friday! Despite all my talk of being an optimist, I really didn't have a good feeling about my test and really didn't think I'd pass - especially not first time (it took me 3 attempts to even pass my theory) - but I proved myself wrong after all. I'd kept it a secret from my family and friends but they were all so happy for me when I told them and my dad got me a bottle of champagne and crossed out the L (you know, since I'm not a learner anymore); isn't he cute?

Then on Saturday, I went for brunch and a catch up with Laura (one of the few people I had told I was taking my test) and the food was amazing! We went to a place called Edward's which is literally round the corner from me and it was so cute. And the fact that it was served in a picnic basket with sauces in shot glasses - it was a hipsters instagram dream! Last week, I literally felt like I was bursting with the secrets I was keeping though because not only was I keeping my driving test a secret, but I was also keeping the fact that my brother was coming home for my mums birthday weekend a secret. We managed to pull off the perfect sibling spy mission and kept it a secret from the rest of the family and then had him walk in to the pub behind them as I pretended to take a photo of my mum, dad and grandma. Needless to say that she was surprised and happy to see him. She said that she did suspect something when he said he wasn't coming back, but then my "annoyed" reaction at him not coming home for her birthday made her believe that he really wasn't. What can I say, I'm obviously the better actor (well, liar) of the two of us.

I think I actually have problems because it felt like I hadn't been on a night out in forever when realistically, I only had one weekend off. But Saturday night out was extra good because I was reunited with my girls Abi and Chantelle who I haven't been out with in ages because Chantelle's been at uni, so it was really nice to have her back. My dress was, of course, from Missguided and I wore it with a black bralet underneath (without one, I would've needed a whole roll of tit tape and would've probably still fallen out of it) and black boots. I went with all-gold-everything with my eyeshadow, highlighter and jewellery and then finished with Persistence lipstick by MAC.

But I managed to be a good girl on Saturday night and not get tooo drunk (I even got an apple sourz shot instead of a tequila) because Sunday was mum's birthday. We had such a cute family day and went for an amazing meal at Chiquitos. Mexican is one of my favourites and frozen daquiris are literally the best drink to have when you've been drinking the night before. I wore a really subtle, dull outfit; naht! These bright pink trousers are my favourite thing in my wardrobe right now. They're such a statement colour and they fit like a dream. They also go perfectly with these shoes which have the prettiest embroidered detailing ever (both new look). I added my black choker top (missguided) and my gucci-dupe bag, and then finished with massive statement earrings (primark) and Twig lipstick by MAC.

And despite the fact that Mondays are normally a struggle, today's been great! I walked in to a card from my team (and L plates on my chair) which was really cute and then I spent the morning at Centerparcs planning a work away day. And if that wasn't enough, I only have one more day at work and then I go on holiday to Venice on Wednesday (how amazing is the Venice themed birthday cake that my dad made for my mum?). I know they say that good luck comes in three's but it just seems to keep coming my way right now. And with all my birthday celebrations and holidays approaching, I can't wait to see what the next few months brings!