7 things I couldn't live without

I know full well if stranded on a desert island I would live approximately 10 minutes. A vegetarian and incredibly fussy eater I just wouldn't be able to hack it. It makes me think of all the creature comforts I use on a daily basis that without, I would probably have a mental breakdown and cry.

 I am a creature of habit and I could probably write a list of 450 things I wouldn't be able to live without but for the time being here are the 7 main things I am obsessed with...

1 - Chewing gum. A couple of years ago I forgot to take some with me to work so went home sick to get some. Pathetic right? That's addiction people. Anyone that's good friends with me knows I carry a fully stocked pot with me everywhere I go and get nervous when I start to run out. No idea where this addiction started but at least it's not crystal meth.

2 - Hand sanitizer. A self-confessed OCD freak and germaphobe I always have hand wipes and anti-bac on hand...better to be safe than sorry. I sometimes carry mouthwash too...hygiene is a priority. 

3 - Fake tan. I'm all about that fake tan life and prefer getting my tan out of a bottle than from the actual sun. I've been fake tanning since I was 17 and wouldn't change a thing. Although sometimes a chore it's much less damaging to skin and overall health than sunbeds. I'm a die hard fake tan fan for life. 

4 - My iPhone. My second boyfriend and friend I turn to in any awkward situation my phone is an extension of my arm and never far away. I recently upgraded to the gold iPhone 6 and am obsessed. 

5 - Green tea is life. This stuff is so yummy and (supposedly) has so many health benefits! I've never been a big coffee drinker and I drink about 7 cups of green tea a day. Don't even waste your time telling me that's too much caffeine blah blah blah it won't change anything. 

6 - ASOS. The first place I go when looking to buy clothes, shoes and makeup. Even when the site is down temporarily I feel a bit lost. Even when I don't have money to shop (which is often) I spend about 2 hours a day browsing and seeing what's new anyway.

7 - Sunglasses. I don't care what the weather's doing as long as it's light outside sunglasses are fair game. Sunglasses hide a multitude of sins and I wouldn't leave the house without them. I recently was very spoiled and bought my first ever pair of designer shades - Chanel no less. Needless to say I'm getting my money's worth by wearing them constantly. 

If you had to pick 7 things what would be your ride or die items?

7 signs you're addicted to your phone

The average person checks their phone 150 times a day apparently. I reckon I've done that by lunchtime. I asked my boyfriend recently if he thinks I'm addicted to my phone and he couldn't shout 'yes' quickly enough. Firstly it's important we acknowledge addiction is a disease. I once checked my phone at a funeral before realising what a disgusting human being I am and stuffing it back in my bag....

Here are 7 signs that you too, are in a relationship with your phone.

[Sorry babe]

1) You get genuine heart palpitations when your battery gets below 20%. And why does it get below 20%? Because you've been on it all day! I actually get this when it gets below 50%...issues...

2) You spend stupid amounts of money on pretty phone cases that wouldn't protect the phone in any kind of accident whatsoever but look good when permanently attached to your hand. The most I ever spent on a phone case was £80. Yep. It was bejewelled though so seemed like a wise investment.

3) Your significant other bans you from having your phone while watching a movie because you entirely lose the plot of the film but keep firmly up to date with Instagram, which is just as important right?

4) Every outing is a possible photo opportunity. I haven't gone quite as far as buying a selfie stick (that will be a dark dark day indeed) but every time I leave the house photos are fair game. Sometimes even when I haven't left the house. My cat avoids me.

5) You're the first to know when anything remotely gossip worthy occurs because you notice it in real time. You screenshot it and send it to your closest friends on your group's whatsapp. Duh

6) When something amazing/funny/awful happens one of your first thoughts is ''how can I summarise this in 140 characters or less?'' It's very important you keep Twitter followers up to date with absolutely everything that happens.

7) When you momentarily lose your phone i.e. down the side of the sofa you go on a rampage accusing everyone of hiding it. You check the washing machine in an absolute frenzy to check it hasn't drowned and when you eventually find it the relief is out of this world. Thank god my 430 selfies are not lost forever. My best friend that lives firmly within my £1.50 Disney princess phone case will live to tweet another day.

Do any of these sound familiar to you? Do you need to go to iPhone rehab?