I read an article by Bec at Mama Mia the other day about things that you thought you would love but when you actually try them they never live up to your expectations. This happens to me so often, I get excited about a product, a movie, a restaurant or a shop and when I finally try it , it's all a bit meh!
Here are some examples of things I have found distinctly average!
* Mad Men - I found this depressing, a little slow and even the clothes couldn't keep me watching!
*Zara/Topshop - heaps of hype but to me the clothes were kinda boring and cheap looking. Maybe I caught them on a bad week?
* Robert Pattison - I can't see the appeal here ladies! He is a bit weak and wimpy looking for me. Team Jacob all the way ;)
*Cottage Cheese - it's supposed to be healthy and "lovely" on crackers or as a dip with crudites but I just can't develop a taste for it!
*Eat/Pray/Love - the book and the movie! I felt like the author was selfish and ungrateful and looking to others to fulfil her, instead of taking control of her own happiness. I persisted in finishing the book but at the end threw it away. I don't know why I saw the movie, maybe I was swayed by all the talk of great scenery shots!
*Sales - Boxing Day or otherwise - full of stuff that the shops couldn't sell throughout the year and all the good stuff you had your eye on a week ago has been packed away! Also I can't stand the crowds! I must be getting old :)
*Laksa - I see people slurping away and talking about the little restaurant down the road that makes the "best" Laksa but I can't stand the taste or the smell. Blurgh!
*DIY fake tan - no matter how easy it is supposed to be to apply it, I CAN'T DO IT! I follow the steps, I exfoliate etc and I've tried aerosols, creams, mousse but I always get a patchy, orangey hue. I now stick to spray tans done professionally or a moisturiser with a gradual tan included.
*Herbal teas - they sound yummy with delightful names but they all taste horrible to me. I wish I could sip on a peppermint tea after a big dinner or share a pot of lemongrass & ginger tea with Simon but I still haven't found what I'm looking for. Any suggestions?
So how about you? Anything you agree with on the list?
What did you think that you would love but found a bit disappointing?
Simone xx
* Mad Men - I found this depressing, a little slow and even the clothes couldn't keep me watching!
*Zara/Topshop - heaps of hype but to me the clothes were kinda boring and cheap looking. Maybe I caught them on a bad week?
* Robert Pattison - I can't see the appeal here ladies! He is a bit weak and wimpy looking for me. Team Jacob all the way ;)
*Cottage Cheese - it's supposed to be healthy and "lovely" on crackers or as a dip with crudites but I just can't develop a taste for it!
*Eat/Pray/Love - the book and the movie! I felt like the author was selfish and ungrateful and looking to others to fulfil her, instead of taking control of her own happiness. I persisted in finishing the book but at the end threw it away. I don't know why I saw the movie, maybe I was swayed by all the talk of great scenery shots!
*Sales - Boxing Day or otherwise - full of stuff that the shops couldn't sell throughout the year and all the good stuff you had your eye on a week ago has been packed away! Also I can't stand the crowds! I must be getting old :)
*Laksa - I see people slurping away and talking about the little restaurant down the road that makes the "best" Laksa but I can't stand the taste or the smell. Blurgh!
*DIY fake tan - no matter how easy it is supposed to be to apply it, I CAN'T DO IT! I follow the steps, I exfoliate etc and I've tried aerosols, creams, mousse but I always get a patchy, orangey hue. I now stick to spray tans done professionally or a moisturiser with a gradual tan included.
*Herbal teas - they sound yummy with delightful names but they all taste horrible to me. I wish I could sip on a peppermint tea after a big dinner or share a pot of lemongrass & ginger tea with Simon but I still haven't found what I'm looking for. Any suggestions?
So how about you? Anything you agree with on the list?
What did you think that you would love but found a bit disappointing?
Simone xx
