I'm so sorry for my absence, but my phone broke and that's where I primarily blog. However, now I have a new one, I plan on blogging a lot more in the new year. But for now, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Saturday, 26 December 2015
Sunday, 25 October 2015
100 Questions Nobody Asks Tag
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When searching for blog ideas, I stumbled across this tag, and thought it a rather fun post to do. I know I've done a fair few tags, but I honestly couldn't resist this one and I promise I've got plenty of original posts lined up. Anyway, on with the questions!
1. Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Normally they're closed just to give me extra space, but I can sleep with them open if I forget to close them.
2. Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotels?
No, but I steal the biscuits and 'milklets', the mini tubs of milk for your tea.
3. Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Out, because I know they'll only end up that way while I'm sleeping.
4. Have you stolen a street sign before?
No, and honestly I don't see the appeal, you can just buy one in Ikea.
5. Do you like to use post-it notes?
I sometimes stick them to my TV to remind me that a shows on, but other than the occasional 'kick me', not really.
6. Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
I don't cut them out, but where I live you can get McDonald's ones on the back of bus tickets, and I normally end up throwing those out.
7. Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?
Ummmm... Neither really, but I guess a bear? You'd look at bit pathetic if bees got you and made you all puffed up, but surviving a bear attack makes you look a bit more heroic. Wait, I would survive, wouldn't I?
Ummmm... Neither really, but I guess a bear? You'd look at bit pathetic if bees got you and made you all puffed up, but surviving a bear attack makes you look a bit more heroic. Wait, I would survive, wouldn't I?
8. Do you have freckles?
I do! Not many people know this, because they only come out when I've been in the sun, and lets face it, I never go outside.
9. Do you always smile for pictures?
9. Do you always smile for pictures?
Depends, really, it varies massively.
10. What is your biggest pet peeve?
10. What is your biggest pet peeve?
I didn't think I had one of these up until recently, but it has suddenly came to light how much I hate people interrupting. I know it's incredibly cliche, and something your nan would say, but it really does annoy me. It's basically telling the other person that your opinion is more valid than theirs when you interrupt. So yeah, don't do it.
11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
11. Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
No. I used to as a kid, but it just meant that it felt that the journey was taking longer.
12. Have you peed in the woods?
12. Have you peed in the woods?
No, I've never 'picnic wee-ed'.
13. Have you ever pooped in the woods?
Definitely not!13. Have you ever pooped in the woods?
14. Do you ever dance even if there's no music playing?
I'm always dancing! I'm always behind the counter at the shop I work in and whether the radio is on or not, I'm busy embarrassing myself with my dance moves.
15. Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Nope! I get scared that people will judge me :/
16. How many people have you slept with this week?
None, thank you very much.
17. What size is your bed?
Single, but it's a wide single. My bedroom isn't big enough for anything else.
18. What is your song of the week?
Irresistible by Fall Out Boy, since it's been stuck in my head since I went to their tour.
19. Is it OK for guys to wear pink?
Of course! In fact, back when Peter Pan came out, Wendy was wearing blue and John was wearing pink, because back when the story first entered the world, those were the stereotypical gender colours.
20. Do you still watch cartoons?
Since I have three younger siblings and the mental age of a five year old. I obviously still watch cartoons.
21. What is your least favorite movie?
Good Burger, It's on Netflix if you fancy torturing yourself, but I hate every second.
22. Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
In my wardrobe, because I would forget about it otherwise.
23. What do you drink with dinner?
Pop, normally Summer Fruits or Orange.
24. What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Ketchup, I'm not insane.
25. What is your favorite food?
*Peter Kay impression* GAARLIC BREAD!
26. What movies could you watch over and over again and still love?
Anything Tim Burton.
27. Last person you kissed/kissed you?
My two year old cousin, because I'm forever single.
28. Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
No, I'm too lazy.
29. Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
No way, my hips are too wide to fit onto a magazine page anyway.
30. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Only the other day! I sent a load of wristbands to my internet friend and included a note.
31. Can you change the oil on a car?
No, I'd probably set fire to it if I tried.
32. Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Since I can't drive, no.
33. Ever ran out of gas?
My dad has while I'm in the car.
34. What’s your favorite kind of sandwich?
Spicy Italian from Subway, with lots of salad, cheese and salsa.
35. Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Bagels. Mmmm....
36. What is your usual bedtime?
I'm normally asleep by half ten, but it varies.
37. Are you lazy?
Incredibly.
38. When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
Mostly a witch, I was quite original.
39. What is your Chinese astrological sign?
I'm the crossover day of Virgo and Libra, but I normally say Libra.
40. How many languages can you speak?
I can just speak English, but I am taking French GCSE.
41. Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
Nope, I'm too poor.
42. Which are better: legos or lincoln logs?
Lego! I spend days building all my brothers' Lego.
43. Are you stubborn?
Very, I can hold grudges forever.
44. Who is better: Leno or Letterman?
I don't know who either or these people are...
45. Ever watch soap operas?
I sometimes watch Eastenders, but that's it.
46. Are you afraid of heights?
Only if I'm high up on a structure that's not very secure.
47. Do you sing in the car?
Constantly, I'm always being yelled at for singing terribly over songs so you can't actually hear the proper artist.
48. Do you sing in the shower?
I'm always singing along to Spotify in the shower.
49. Do you dance in the car?
All the time, often resulting in injuries.
50. Ever used a gun?
Nope, I wouldn't be trusted.
51. Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
My birthday, when the school photos were being taken.
52. Do you think musicals are cheesy?
Yes, but I love cheesy.
53. Is Christmas stressful?
Only Christmas day, the actual time leading up to it is magical.
54. Ever eat a pierogi?
A what now!?!
55. Favorite type of fruit pie?
Classic Apple Pie.
56. Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
A vet and an actress.
57. Do you believe in ghosts?
No, or at least none of them visit me anyway.
58. Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
All the time!
59. Do you take a vitamin daily?
No, I'd only forget.
60. Do you wear slippers?
Not normally, but since Winter's slowly creeping in, I'm currently wearing a pair.
61. Do you wear a bath robe?
Bath robes in the morning. hoodies in the evening.
62. What do you wear to bed?
Pyjamas...? Normally that means a plain cotton top and a patterned pair of cotton trousers.
63. What was your first concert?
Fall Out Boy, two weeks ago.
64. Walmart, Target, or Kmart?
Asda, because I'm British.
65. Nike or Adidas?
Neither, I'm no chav.
66. Cheetos or Fritos?
I don't know what they are...
67. Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Peanuts, but flavoured ones.
68. Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Have now.
69. Ever take dance lessons?
I can't remember whether I did or whether it was a dream.
70. Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
No, they can do what they want, even a carrier bag black market.
71. Can you curl your tongue?
I can!
72. Ever won a spelling bee?
No, because the UK doesn't have them and I can't spell.
73. Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Many a time, on my birthday, when I found out I was going to see Billy Eliot in London, etc.
74. Own any record albums?
No, but my grandad does.
75. Own a record player?
See above ^.
76. Do you regularly burn incense?
My dad does.
77. Ever been in love?
Only with Colin O'Donoghue.
78. Who would you like to see in concert?
My Chemical Romance. *sighs*
79. What was the last concert you saw?
Fall Out Boy.
80. Hot tea or cold tea?
Hot chocolate!
81. Tea or coffee?
Neither..
82. Sugar cookies or snickerdoodles?
Sugar cookies.
83. Can you swim well?
Only enough to stop me from drowning.
84. Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Yes...Can't everyone?
85. Are you patient?
Sometimes.
86. DJ or band at a wedding?
As long as they do the Macarena, I'm not fussed.
87. Ever won a contest?
I won a cooking contest when I was 13.
88. Have you ever had plastic surgery?
No, and don't plan on it.
89. Which are better: black or green olives?
Green.
90. Can you knit or crochet?
No, because I'm left handed and would have to do it backwards.
91. Best room for a fireplace?
Living room.
92. Do you want to get married?
Maybe one day, but I definitely want a family.
93. If married, how long have you been married?
I'm not married.
94. Who was your high school crush?
Colin O'Donoghue.
95. Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
No, but I know a few who do.
96. Do you have kids?
No, because I'm 15.
97. Do you want kids?
I do!
98. What is your favorite color?
Black.
99. Do you miss anyone right now?
I do, my best friend from primary school, and my mum.
100. Who are you going to tag to do this blog next?
Anyone who fancies it!
Anyway, that's the 100 Questions Nobody Asks Tag! Feel free do to it yourself, if you had ran out of blog ideas, like me.
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August & September Favourites
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I'm back! The laptop is finally letting me on, however Origin and Sims still aren't working properly. But, at least I'm able to blog now! Do any of you know what to do when you get a pop up saying something couldn't be located in the dynamic links library?
Anyway, onto the actual post:
Although it's officially the distant(ish) past, I didn't do an August Favorites. Therefore, I've decided to mush both August and September into one; prepare yourselves for a long one! I couldn't resist not doing August, since I've came across and rediscovered so much stuff this past two months, especially since there was quite a bit of it where I was unable to blog.
Admittedly. I caught on to this a little late, having only started watching it after the series finale, but I finished it pretty quickly and loved every minute of it. The show was unconventional in the sense that it didn't follow the common stereotypes that people expect of robots, and explored all the other areas that would exist if synthetics were real. Even though I, Robot gave me a fear of most robots, I was able to understand that not every difference in them would make them killers- although this may not be true in terms of Niska. Overall, I found the programme surprisingly enjoyable, and really appreciated the darker path it chose to pursue. Definitely one to catch up on before Series 2 airs.
I'm back! The laptop is finally letting me on, however Origin and Sims still aren't working properly. But, at least I'm able to blog now! Do any of you know what to do when you get a pop up saying something couldn't be located in the dynamic links library?
Anyway, onto the actual post:
Although it's officially the distant(ish) past, I didn't do an August Favorites. Therefore, I've decided to mush both August and September into one; prepare yourselves for a long one! I couldn't resist not doing August, since I've came across and rediscovered so much stuff this past two months, especially since there was quite a bit of it where I was unable to blog.
TV Shows:
Obviously, I can't do a TV section and not mention the Great British Bake Off. The skill! The patriotism! The mouth watering, stare-at-it-until-there's-a-puddle-of-dribble food! Every aspect of this show is perfection in the eyes of any Brit, hence the fact that I've been waiting for it since March. No joke, I was desperate for a show that makes me truly believe the only way to advance human life is to add Smellivison. With the finale next week, I have to admit that my money has got to be on Nadiya.
Now, before you all start having heart attacks because I hate sports and have made that quite clear, this type is quite different. You'll probably have all heard of Zumba before, but just in case you're a hermit, the best way I can describe it is by saying it's the way you dance when you're home alone, only it's choreographed so you feel totally kickass. Still not convinced? How about the fact that only the front row can really dance, and the rest are flailing around like whales? Subsequently, you'll never be the only fool who gets their lefts and rights muddled up. In my class, there's a man at about 60+ years, who - bless him - comes every week in a Stoke City shirt, and just bends his elbows, moves his arms in little circles, and runs on the spot for a full hour. There's just a great atmosphere, catchy songs, and generally, it's addictive.
Fitness:
Food:
Since I started my Food Tech GCSE course this month, I've gained a bigger insight into the world of cooking and all the technicalities involved (not going to lie though, the teacher couldn't make Uncle Ben's rice).
As our first project, we're making an assigned type of bread, which we have tailored to suit certain needs and then altered to fuse different cultures of food together. I'm going to be doing a Gluten-Free Mexican Soda Bread, and because it's full of cheesy goodness and spicy flavors, I can't wait. Even though it will probably be the biggest tragedy since the Titanic and sink like it too.
However, in the incredibly unlikely chance it goes well, I might consider posting the recipe. But it's only a consideration.
Side note: Is it a bit sad that I ended up mentioning this? Probably.
Place:
I'm not going to go into too much detail, but the Little Dessert Shop is the best thing since the wheel. Seriously. As I said, no elaborations or anything, but I will leave you with one photo to entice you for when I do a full blog post on this little miracle.
Films:
Until recently, I regularly mourned the fact that Hugh Grant had hung up the heartwarming rom-com coat, but his fairly recent film, The Rewrite, saw him pick up said metaphorical coat once more. His character was a divorced, once famous screenwriter who is forced into flying to the States to teach a screenwriting class to make end's meat. The film focuses on his adaptation to the lifestyle he now leads, and how he reacts to politely being told his writing skills are old news, with only one blockbuster under his belt. As with any Hugh Grant film, there's romance - some a better choice than others - and a soothingly entertaining plot. However, the new concept that is used within this film is that the romance is left open, with nothing sealed or confirmed. The audience are fully aware that the only thing holding these two individuals together is the hope they share. Hope that they will work, that they will be the Happily Ever After they thought they had the first time around.
Just as a sidenote, I loved how the film managed to be unconventional, whilst also ticking all the boxes of a classic '90s Hugh Grant. It is extremely plausable that the events of this film happened after Notting Hill, for example. I just thought that was a really impressive way to displaying how a different angle or perspective can entirely change the course of a film.
I know this is rather short, but I've got posts from my birthday and some Halloween blogs lined up, so keep an eye out!
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Tuesday, 15 September 2015
Update
Hello!
Recently, my laptops decided to pack in on me and get a virus, and since my dad lacks enthusiasm to get it repaired, I may be unable to edit blogs for a while.
Fear not! For when I return (totally feel like a knight of the Round Table), I will have birthday hauls all ready to post for you.
Until then, I strongly recommend you watch Watch We Did On Our Holiday. It's got an all star cast, big laughs and such a light and homely tone with simultaneously dealing with very real issues. It's on UK Netflix and I'm sure the DVD is cheap online and is worth every penny just to witness Norman the Breeze block confront his lack of arms.
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Tuesday, 8 September 2015
5 Reasons to Survive the First Week Back
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Since this week holds the first week back to school for most people, I thought I'd try and prevent you from hanging yourself with a rope from a ceiling fan by giving you a handful of reasons why you should survive the gruelling first week.1. Gogglebox
Brits, the nations favourite and weirdest telly program is back on to our screens Friday night, and I for one couldn't be more excited. Months have passed since we last watched people watch TV, and I've actually felt heartache from the absence of Steph and Dom and their dancing. With an abundance of new and old shows for them to sit and review from the comfort of their living rooms, it will undoubtedly be another series of top notch comedy.2. Bake Off
As with the past five weeks, Wednesday night has been full of bakes, ranging from the falling apart to GBBO history, and this week is no different. The remaining Bakers are being challenged with an array of pastry tasks, and I'm positive it's one to catch.
3. Christmas
As of this week, there's only 15 of them left until Christmas! Surely that's enough of a reason on its' own, right?
4. Stationary
If you're anything like me, the idea of a new set of pens and pencils makes me feel like Christmas has come early! With that said, it's kind of obvious that one of the many highlights of September for me is the new stationary. Just don't let anyone else near those WHSmith fineliners and you'll be fine.
5. Netflix and Chill
And if all else fails, at least you know that that you can go home at the end of the day, get into bed with a share bag of Malteasers, and watch whatever you fancy on Netflix for as long as it takes to repress the memory of the sweat marks under your Maths teachers' arms.
And with those five reasons in your mind, I hope you all have a satisfactory first week (because lets face it, it won't be much better than that, unless Johnny Depp turned up to school to ask you on a date), and that you all get good grades and don't have a metal breakdown over the seven life processes or anything like that.
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Saturday, 5 September 2015
Monsters Inc. Merchindise
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Whilst trying to busy myself in order to forget that school is starting again on Wednesday, I ended up binge watching the Super Carlin Brothers, where their newest video series is Pixar Fast Facts, caught my attention. I've watched all of them to date, but one fact in particular that was new to me was that before Monsters University was decided, it was going to be called Lost in Scareadise, and it entailed Mike and Sully getting lost in the Human world in search of Boo.
I'm not going to lie; I cried. Ever since seeing the last scene of Monsters Inc., I've waited - rather impatiently - to see what became of Boo and after watching the Fast Facts video, I think I've came up with a worthy headcanon.
So it's years after the events of Monsters Inc., and Mike and Sully are still making people laugh to collect energy, and one day a purple, blue and green door is locked in for Mike to enter. Inside, although the lights are out, Mike manages to spot that the room is full of weirdly familiar stuffed toys. Later on, when the floor is empty, both Mike and Sully go to check out the room again. On closer inspection, the room is a little kids bedroom, and it's full of stuffed toys of monsters! Most of which, are actually the two of them! Sully accidentally walks back into a dresser, causing the items on top to come crashing to the floor. Having heard the noise, lights come on in the hallway and a parent walks in and turns on the light. She's got long, black hair tied up in a top knot, and a fringe. Turns out, Boo was isolated for believing in monsters for far longer than she should have. As a result, she created a line of stuffed toys that resembled all the monsters she remembers meeting but was told she had imagined, all for kids that were being told the same thing. As her company became more popular, she advanced her merchandise. Randall lamps that change colour and pattern, a comic book series where the antagonist is Mr Waternoose, a George Sanderson laundry basket, a replica of her monster costume and many, many more Sully and Mike Toys. Boo takes great joy in finally being able to show her only true friends what they inspired her to do. And the entire time, she never corrects them when they call her Boo, because it was the one thing that she missed the most when she was growing up alone.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts and comment a question for a possible Q&A.
Welcome to My Paper Life.
Whilst trying to busy myself in order to forget that school is starting again on Wednesday, I ended up binge watching the Super Carlin Brothers, where their newest video series is Pixar Fast Facts, caught my attention. I've watched all of them to date, but one fact in particular that was new to me was that before Monsters University was decided, it was going to be called Lost in Scareadise, and it entailed Mike and Sully getting lost in the Human world in search of Boo.
I'm not going to lie; I cried. Ever since seeing the last scene of Monsters Inc., I've waited - rather impatiently - to see what became of Boo and after watching the Fast Facts video, I think I've came up with a worthy headcanon.
So it's years after the events of Monsters Inc., and Mike and Sully are still making people laugh to collect energy, and one day a purple, blue and green door is locked in for Mike to enter. Inside, although the lights are out, Mike manages to spot that the room is full of weirdly familiar stuffed toys. Later on, when the floor is empty, both Mike and Sully go to check out the room again. On closer inspection, the room is a little kids bedroom, and it's full of stuffed toys of monsters! Most of which, are actually the two of them! Sully accidentally walks back into a dresser, causing the items on top to come crashing to the floor. Having heard the noise, lights come on in the hallway and a parent walks in and turns on the light. She's got long, black hair tied up in a top knot, and a fringe. Turns out, Boo was isolated for believing in monsters for far longer than she should have. As a result, she created a line of stuffed toys that resembled all the monsters she remembers meeting but was told she had imagined, all for kids that were being told the same thing. As her company became more popular, she advanced her merchandise. Randall lamps that change colour and pattern, a comic book series where the antagonist is Mr Waternoose, a George Sanderson laundry basket, a replica of her monster costume and many, many more Sully and Mike Toys. Boo takes great joy in finally being able to show her only true friends what they inspired her to do. And the entire time, she never corrects them when they call her Boo, because it was the one thing that she missed the most when she was growing up alone.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts and comment a question for a possible Q&A.
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I Love Movies Tag
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Being a bit of a movie geek, I'm one of those people who has lots of favourite films but physically can't order them into a Top 10. Consequently, when I found the I Love Movies Tag, I couldn't resist doing it instead of going through the lengthy process of finding my handful of favourites. Without further ado, I'll begin!
Being a bit of a movie geek, I'm one of those people who has lots of favourite films but physically can't order them into a Top 10. Consequently, when I found the I Love Movies Tag, I couldn't resist doing it instead of going through the lengthy process of finding my handful of favourites. Without further ado, I'll begin!
1. Favourite movie of all time?
It changes from time to time, but I'd currently have to say Saving Mr Banks. Not only is it hauntingly beautiful to the extent that I spent several days trying to fathom the fact that it actually happened, but it's a fitting backstory for those who grew up with the tale of Mary Poppins. Of course, what makes the film this way was mostly down to the incredible cast. Obviously, Emma Thompson was brilliant and perfected the role in order to make her sour enough for the audience to both hate and sympathise with her as the story progressed. Obviously, Tom Hanks' performance added all the Disney magic to the film, with a flawless performance as Walt Disney himself. Colin Farrell also made the story with his powerful act as Travers Groff, however my favourite character is B. J. Novak's Robert Sherman. Clearly, the Sherman brothers were a massive part of the entire process of the adaptation of P. L. Travers' novel, but I feel that Robert's refusal to accept Travers was really a massive underlying part of the story.
2. Favourite scene from that movie?
Although nothing happens in this scene, my favourite part has to be the end, where Ginty is sitting on the ground, the same as the prologue. For some reason, I personally thought this helped wrap up the film, showing it was the end of the story behind the story and the final end. It also cleverly displayed Travers' reluctance to change and desperation to hold onto the past.
3. Favourite actors/ actresses?
Being a massive Tim Burton fan, Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp are up there as some of my favourite actors of all time, mostly due to their way to adapt and change to individual roles so well, but also because they're pure badasses. Another pair I love are Nick Frost and Simon Pegg, who I strongly believe they're British treasures. Who can argue when the managed to make a pub crawl
It changes from time to time, but I'd currently have to say Saving Mr Banks. Not only is it hauntingly beautiful to the extent that I spent several days trying to fathom the fact that it actually happened, but it's a fitting backstory for those who grew up with the tale of Mary Poppins. Of course, what makes the film this way was mostly down to the incredible cast. Obviously, Emma Thompson was brilliant and perfected the role in order to make her sour enough for the audience to both hate and sympathise with her as the story progressed. Obviously, Tom Hanks' performance added all the Disney magic to the film, with a flawless performance as Walt Disney himself. Colin Farrell also made the story with his powerful act as Travers Groff, however my favourite character is B. J. Novak's Robert Sherman. Clearly, the Sherman brothers were a massive part of the entire process of the adaptation of P. L. Travers' novel, but I feel that Robert's refusal to accept Travers was really a massive underlying part of the story.
2. Favourite scene from that movie?
Although nothing happens in this scene, my favourite part has to be the end, where Ginty is sitting on the ground, the same as the prologue. For some reason, I personally thought this helped wrap up the film, showing it was the end of the story behind the story and the final end. It also cleverly displayed Travers' reluctance to change and desperation to hold onto the past.
3. Favourite actors/ actresses?
Being a massive Tim Burton fan, Helena Bonham Carter and Johnny Depp are up there as some of my favourite actors of all time, mostly due to their way to adapt and change to individual roles so well, but also because they're pure badasses. Another pair I love are Nick Frost and Simon Pegg, who I strongly believe they're British treasures. Who can argue when the managed to make a pub crawl
in a robot town so hilarious?
4. Most annoying actors/ actresses?
Obviously, Adam Sandler is up there, with his incapability to entertain an audience beyond the ages of 5, Toby McGuire annoys me purely because want to know what part of him thought his acting in the Spiderman trilogy was worthy of a superhero, but overall I have to say that no one in particular stands out.
5. Best director?
Tim Burton, hands down. He's just such a fresh change of pace in comparison to all the other directors, and he's truely unafraid to tell storied his way.
6. Favourite guilty pleasure film?
Honestly no idea, I'm quite open with which movies I watch, so I wouldn't count any as a guilty pleasure as such.
7. Favourite tear jerker?
Anyone who knows me at all will be able to tell you that I cry at pretty much anything and everything, so picking just one movie is practically impossible. But recently I was listening to music on a coach and Marley and Me (which I hadn't seen previously) was playing on one of those three screened DVD players, and even though I couldn't hear it, I still cried, making it a pretty big tear jerker.
8. Character from a movie that scared you the most?
The Other Mother from Coraline was utterly terrifying. I still don't see how that film got such a low rating!
9. Movie you love that everyone hates?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is that the Johnny Depp one? I think so. Anyway, I guess I just feel like it gets a lot of criticism for trying to remake the original, which was flawless, but I feel like if it wasn't for such high expectations, it would have succeeded as much as the first. Of course, trying to explain this to my grandad isn't the easiest of tasks.
10. Movie you hate that everyone loves?
Smurfs 2 was such a let down, it aimed too much towards its younger audience and forgot that the Smurfs themselves were beloved by literal generations and they should be the target audience. But bless Mad Eye Moody for taking the fall about Barney Stinson's parrot.
11. Favourite movie duo?
Effie and Hamitch, they work so hard to ensure Katniss and Peeta are okay, they care about them do much.
12. Favorite animated movie?
Does Enchanted count? I'm making it count.
13. Actor/actress crush?
Colin O'Donoghue for sure. Even though it's not a movie, Once Upon A Time changed my life when he swanned in, all dashing rapscallion-y and cocky. And then, after a little bit of internet stalking, I find out he's Irish AND he can sing?!
14. Favorite movie villian?
Oogie Boogie from the Nightmare Before Christmas, for his song alone. Then there's his kickass attitude, the fact that he can dance better than me and his surprising resemblance to the Shadowman in Princess and the Frog, but more on that theory another time.
15. A film that surprised you?
I recently got around to watching Kingsmen, the Secret Service and I think that the alternative routes the film took really surprised me, but in a positive way. For the rest of the movie after Harry died, I was totally expecting him to not actually be dead, due to the abruptness of his shooting and the fact that not everything henceforth was done 'for Harry'. But, in the end, I really appreciated how the characters were aware that they were kinda too busy to sit and mope and the writers realized that bullets kill people, a concept many seem unable to grasp.
I recently got around to watching Kingsmen, the Secret Service and I think that the alternative routes the film took really surprised me, but in a positive way. For the rest of the movie after Harry died, I was totally expecting him to not actually be dead, due to the abruptness of his shooting and the fact that not everything henceforth was done 'for Harry'. But, in the end, I really appreciated how the characters were aware that they were kinda too busy to sit and mope and the writers realized that bullets kill people, a concept many seem unable to grasp.
16. If you could only keep one movie what would it be?
Since I've watched it twice in a row and then watched the entire auto commentary and then everyday after for two weeks , I'm guessing that Love Actually is a safe option.
17. Movie recommendation and for whom?
Both Kickass films and for my brother, who still hasn't seen them when I know full well that he will love them.
18. If you could go back in time and marry actor/actress from back when (now old) who would it be?
I would still marry him now if I'm honest, but Hugh Grant was in his prime in the 1990s.
19. One remake you wish had never been made?
I haven't actually watched many remakes, and even less that I didn't like. Nonetheless, even the notion of a second Fame confuses me. The first version was so great that that there wasn't a need for another.
20. About to die but could only watch one movie, what would it be?
Since I'm about to head to the Land of the Dead myself, the Corpse Bride would be the perfect option. It's been one of my all time favourites since I was five, so it'd be the perfect movie to wrap up my life.
21. Favourite movie genre/favourite movie from that genre?
I honestly don't have a preference, I enjoy lots of different types of films.
22. What's the first movie you remember seeing in theatres?
I know I had been going to the cinema for a long time before this, but the furthest back cinema trip I can remember is Arthur and the Invisibles. I guess the reason it sticks out is because my brother entered a contest and won free tickets for my family to see it. I even remember what I was wearing, because I'm weird like that.
So that's the I Love Movies Tag! I'm tagging Oh My Daily Struggles because her answers will be bizarre and hilarious, The Girl With The Winged Eyeliner because she's an adorable fluff ball, LoveBeatriceX because her passion for photography may well influence her movie choices and I'm nosey so I wanna see if it does, and finally A Changing Life, because both of us share a love for Marvel and DC.
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17. Movie recommendation and for whom?
Both Kickass films and for my brother, who still hasn't seen them when I know full well that he will love them.
18. If you could go back in time and marry actor/actress from back when (now old) who would it be?
I would still marry him now if I'm honest, but Hugh Grant was in his prime in the 1990s.
19. One remake you wish had never been made?
I haven't actually watched many remakes, and even less that I didn't like. Nonetheless, even the notion of a second Fame confuses me. The first version was so great that that there wasn't a need for another.
20. About to die but could only watch one movie, what would it be?
Since I'm about to head to the Land of the Dead myself, the Corpse Bride would be the perfect option. It's been one of my all time favourites since I was five, so it'd be the perfect movie to wrap up my life.
21. Favourite movie genre/favourite movie from that genre?
I honestly don't have a preference, I enjoy lots of different types of films.
22. What's the first movie you remember seeing in theatres?
I know I had been going to the cinema for a long time before this, but the furthest back cinema trip I can remember is Arthur and the Invisibles. I guess the reason it sticks out is because my brother entered a contest and won free tickets for my family to see it. I even remember what I was wearing, because I'm weird like that.
So that's the I Love Movies Tag! I'm tagging Oh My Daily Struggles because her answers will be bizarre and hilarious, The Girl With The Winged Eyeliner because she's an adorable fluff ball, LoveBeatriceX because her passion for photography may well influence her movie choices and I'm nosey so I wanna see if it does, and finally A Changing Life, because both of us share a love for Marvel and DC.
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Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Happy 1st September!
Hello!
I know I keep making excuses for not posting, but right now I'm trying my hardest not to catch a stomach bug. Ugh. I know.
But! Since I'll be spending most of this time in my room, I'll try my very best to get a few posts out for you before I go back to school on the 9th.
In the mean time, happy 1st September! Yet again, another year has gone past and I'm still not on board the Hogwarts train. Speaking of which, James Sirius starts school this year! Which means that next year will officially be the end of Harry Potter, since it'll be 19 years later, and if that doesn't make you feel old then I don't know what will.
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Friday, 21 August 2015
The Help
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Recently, I finished watching a little film called The Help with my sister after my second attempt at doing so, and even though I was sceptical about it the first time (where I lost interest halfway through), when I actually finished the film I couldn't help being in awe of the story.
The 1960s based film follows a 23 year old aspiring journalist called Skeeter (played wonderfully by Emma Stone), who lands herself a job writing a cleaning advice column for the local newspaper of Missisipi, her hometown she has returned to from college. When seeking help with answering the questions, she turns to one of her high society friends' black maid, Abilene. Whilst this goes on, Skeeter begins to expand her questions past how to wash out stains and more around the subject of being the minority in such a racist community. With Skeeters' writing skills and promise of a book deal and Abilenes' tire for hiding behind her uniform, they set out to write an illegal book about black working people anonymously. More and more people eventually get involved, but I find the ending the most striking part of the film, not the rebellion itself.
After being fired from her job by one of the women disgraced in the book, Abilene sets out to write her very own story, an addition to Skeeters' book about what it's really like to be her, claiming discussing that lightly made her feel free. She decides to write this book for no other reason than to tell it, even if no one is listening. She wanted an outlet to release the years of racial abuse she had received and had to accept with her head held high, and she found one.
I guess, in a manner of speaking, that's like me and this blog. I may only get a handful of views per post, but I carry on typing anyway. Not because I want to build up regular readers who worship my every word (dictatorship isn't really my forte anyway), but because I enjoy doing it. I get to talk about things no one else I know is willing to listen to for as long as I wish, I get to capture moments of my life - however insignificant - and I get to be me. Although I am normally a very open person, it's physically impossible to display all areas of my personality to everyone all at once, but I can do it piece by piece here. Word by word, I'm documenting as much or as little of my life as I'm willing to, and I'm loving every second.
Welcome to My Paper Life.
Recently, I finished watching a little film called The Help with my sister after my second attempt at doing so, and even though I was sceptical about it the first time (where I lost interest halfway through), when I actually finished the film I couldn't help being in awe of the story.
The 1960s based film follows a 23 year old aspiring journalist called Skeeter (played wonderfully by Emma Stone), who lands herself a job writing a cleaning advice column for the local newspaper of Missisipi, her hometown she has returned to from college. When seeking help with answering the questions, she turns to one of her high society friends' black maid, Abilene. Whilst this goes on, Skeeter begins to expand her questions past how to wash out stains and more around the subject of being the minority in such a racist community. With Skeeters' writing skills and promise of a book deal and Abilenes' tire for hiding behind her uniform, they set out to write an illegal book about black working people anonymously. More and more people eventually get involved, but I find the ending the most striking part of the film, not the rebellion itself.
After being fired from her job by one of the women disgraced in the book, Abilene sets out to write her very own story, an addition to Skeeters' book about what it's really like to be her, claiming discussing that lightly made her feel free. She decides to write this book for no other reason than to tell it, even if no one is listening. She wanted an outlet to release the years of racial abuse she had received and had to accept with her head held high, and she found one.
I guess, in a manner of speaking, that's like me and this blog. I may only get a handful of views per post, but I carry on typing anyway. Not because I want to build up regular readers who worship my every word (dictatorship isn't really my forte anyway), but because I enjoy doing it. I get to talk about things no one else I know is willing to listen to for as long as I wish, I get to capture moments of my life - however insignificant - and I get to be me. Although I am normally a very open person, it's physically impossible to display all areas of my personality to everyone all at once, but I can do it piece by piece here. Word by word, I'm documenting as much or as little of my life as I'm willing to, and I'm loving every second.
Welcome to My Paper Life.
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Game Over?
Hello!
I know I'm a little late jumping on the bandwagon, but as I mentioned in my everyday makeup routine, I went on holiday, so I actually missed Game Over, ChArles and had to watch it this morning. So, even if its belated, here's my thoughts on the Summer Finale.
I know I'm a little late jumping on the bandwagon, but as I mentioned in my everyday makeup routine, I went on holiday, so I actually missed Game Over, ChArles and had to watch it this morning. So, even if its belated, here's my thoughts on the Summer Finale.
First off, when I saw how the Liars were promising to help and forgive Charles, I honestly didn't buy it. Either they were purposely supposed to be acting as if they were empty promises because they wanted him to get his just desserts instead of dying and getting off Scott free, or Shay, Lucy, Ashley, Sasha and Troian felt they shouldn't care as much and played it down. Whatever the answer is, I was utterly disappointed that Hanna didn't freak out and beat the living daylights out of -A herself, since it seems she's the only one that had a firm grasp on how badly this A Game has ruined what should have been the best years of their life.
Obviously the next main piece of the episodes plot was Big A's reveal. Out of all the characters, CeCe? CeCe being -A was the second most popular theory, especially her being transgender. Even I got the transgender part, as mentioned in my Paige is Big A theory, and I'm not really that good plotlines or theories! Although CeCe being A made sense, I never really felt her choice to be -A was justified. She did all these inhumane things because they were glad they weren't "the missing girls' best friends" anymore? And even after they greeted Ali back, she carried on torturing them because 'she was good at it'? I know that was mostly because, by this point, she'd gone insane, but I don't feel the original reason was good enough.
Although, I did feel the same about Mona's reason until the finale. She thought she had hit Ali, so when she needed help she assisted her on escaping because she felt guilty about the fact that she had to run away on such a state. In helping Ali, she cleared her conscience, and by making Hanna an It Girl with her, she was replacing Ali with Hanna. By this point, she was obviously a few sandwiches short of a picnic, and must have thought of Ali as a concept, like how all high schools have labelled groups, they all had an Ali, too. Mona was justified for me, while Charlotte is still in need of a real reason.
Another reason why the finale isn't the answer I wanted is the large amount of plot holes. How did Ali meet up with Marion if she died when CeCe was around 12? Are the PLL Moms still in the basement? How did Mona somehow know that she would need an ice pick so fashioned her heel into one? Why did so many students see the Liars at prom and not freak out? Who was the mime in Series 4 if A is CeCe? WHY THE HELL DID SARA HARVEY WANT TO TORTURE GIRLS SHE'D NEVER EVEN MET? How did Jessica manage to bribe Wilden that many times? Did she have a 'in case Charlotte messes up' fund? Or was Wilden just really easy to pay off? If Charlotte hadn't have killed Wilden, would he still be faffing about in an office, pretending he was solving a mystery when really he knew it already? Or would he get bored and step down from the case? What college is Aria going to? Did they ever thank Clark? Did he know that Aria was stealing his photos because -A was in them or not? Will Emily's dad be allowed to come home now because apparently having your daughter kidnapped and tortured for a month isn't a good enough reason? And my final and most important question, where the hell is Grandma Marin? I'd pay good money to see her return after the time jump.
I'm not even gonna bother talking about Sara Harvey, because we all know that I am incredibly depressed by the notion that someone that isn't brave enough to have less than one shower a day could be part of the A Team.
Overall, I feel like I. Marlene King didn't pick CeCe and Sara because she thought it was the best conclusion to the -A Game, but because it was the obvious option, so no one would suspect it. She thought we'd all be surprised, but in reality I was annoyed.
Anyway, that's my thoughts, if you agree, disagree or even have some answers for my many questions, feel free to comment and discuss.
In other parts of my life, my blogging friend, Just Another Girl Online, started planning Blogmas, and even though I thought it would be impossible, I have began to plan my own. Needless to say, I'm really looking forward to sharing them with you, not to mention baking plenty of cakes and cookies. Obviously, my first thought for blog post ideas was food.
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Saturday, 8 August 2015
Everyday Makeup Routine
Hello!
Since I haven't really written many beauty posts recently, I thought I could write out my everyday makeup routine, either to inspire you or fulfil your curious nature. All products will be linked below.
1. Normally, I start off splashing my face with cold water to open up my pores and wake me up, because at this point I'm still half asleep.
2. After drying my face, I'll squeeze a 5 pence piece sized blob of my Simple Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion onto a cotton pad, and apply it evenly to my face and neck. I'll then follow this up by applying the Simply Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner in the same way. Thirdly, I'll finish off with the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser. This helps keep my face clean and hydrated throughout the day, and fully removes any leftover makeup.
3. This is promptly followed by Miss Sporty Liquid Concealer. Since I don't use foundation, I often use lots of concealer to cover up all my redness and blemishes, therefore a fairly low priced one is a great deal for me. Not only that, but this is basically the only brand that sells my colour, as my skin is a rather weird colour. Normally, I put this on any spots I have, a light coating on my t-zone, around my nostrils and down the bridge of my nose, on my eyelids as a light primer and in downwards strokes a little above my dark circles. I will then blend all of this in with my ring finger as it melts the concealer, giving it a smoother application.
4. Next, I'll move onto eyebrows. Unlike most people I know, I don't really spend too much time on my eyebrows; I simply pluck any stray hairs and brush upwards with MUA clear mascara, then smooth over the top to shape. This sets them for the entire day and provides an effortless look.
5. This next part is the most lengthy out of my routine; eyeliner. Using my Primark P.S Love Felt Eyeliner, I draw a basic outline along my eyelid, ensuring both eyes match as much as possible. Then, whilst looking downwards, I draw a line outwards from the end of the outline I made previously. Once satisfied I join it up the corner of my eye and colour it in. I then do the same with the other eye. This often takes a few attempts to match them Rimmel Rockin; Curves Mascarato my satisfaction, but I really do love the outcome.
6. Following eyeliner is mascara, of which I actually use three of after curling my lashes: MUA Lash Boom mascara to even out my lashes and brush out eyeliner clumps etc., Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo-Boost to start off my lashes with a bit of length, and Rimmel London Rockin' Curves Mascara for the majority of the time I dedicate to my lashes. As I mentioned in my July Favourites, this is the perfect drugstore mascara for both long and volumised lashes.
7. Lastly, I'll clean up any smudges, spray my face with a Heaven and Earth Cleansing Face Toner to keep my makeup in place and voila! I'm done!
Since I'm going on holiday (again, not that I'm complaining) on Monday, it's likely that this will be my last post until after I'm back from eating lots of food and reading by the pool.
Welcome to my Paper Life.
Links:
Simple Cleansing Lotion
Simple Facial Toner
Simple Moisturiser
Miss Sporty Concealer
The clear mascara I own seems to have been discountined therefore I'll link a substitute instead
Clear Mascara
The Eyeliner can only be purchased in stores therefore another replacement has been linked
Felt Eyeliner
Lash Boom Mascara
Maybelline Mascara
Since I haven't really written many beauty posts recently, I thought I could write out my everyday makeup routine, either to inspire you or fulfil your curious nature. All products will be linked below.
1. Normally, I start off splashing my face with cold water to open up my pores and wake me up, because at this point I'm still half asleep.
2. After drying my face, I'll squeeze a 5 pence piece sized blob of my Simple Kind to Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion onto a cotton pad, and apply it evenly to my face and neck. I'll then follow this up by applying the Simply Kind to Skin Soothing Facial Toner in the same way. Thirdly, I'll finish off with the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser. This helps keep my face clean and hydrated throughout the day, and fully removes any leftover makeup.
3. This is promptly followed by Miss Sporty Liquid Concealer. Since I don't use foundation, I often use lots of concealer to cover up all my redness and blemishes, therefore a fairly low priced one is a great deal for me. Not only that, but this is basically the only brand that sells my colour, as my skin is a rather weird colour. Normally, I put this on any spots I have, a light coating on my t-zone, around my nostrils and down the bridge of my nose, on my eyelids as a light primer and in downwards strokes a little above my dark circles. I will then blend all of this in with my ring finger as it melts the concealer, giving it a smoother application.
4. Next, I'll move onto eyebrows. Unlike most people I know, I don't really spend too much time on my eyebrows; I simply pluck any stray hairs and brush upwards with MUA clear mascara, then smooth over the top to shape. This sets them for the entire day and provides an effortless look.
5. This next part is the most lengthy out of my routine; eyeliner. Using my Primark P.S Love Felt Eyeliner, I draw a basic outline along my eyelid, ensuring both eyes match as much as possible. Then, whilst looking downwards, I draw a line outwards from the end of the outline I made previously. Once satisfied I join it up the corner of my eye and colour it in. I then do the same with the other eye. This often takes a few attempts to match them Rimmel Rockin; Curves Mascarato my satisfaction, but I really do love the outcome.
6. Following eyeliner is mascara, of which I actually use three of after curling my lashes: MUA Lash Boom mascara to even out my lashes and brush out eyeliner clumps etc., Maybelline Volum' Express Turbo-Boost to start off my lashes with a bit of length, and Rimmel London Rockin' Curves Mascara for the majority of the time I dedicate to my lashes. As I mentioned in my July Favourites, this is the perfect drugstore mascara for both long and volumised lashes.
7. Lastly, I'll clean up any smudges, spray my face with a Heaven and Earth Cleansing Face Toner to keep my makeup in place and voila! I'm done!
Since I'm going on holiday (again, not that I'm complaining) on Monday, it's likely that this will be my last post until after I'm back from eating lots of food and reading by the pool.
Welcome to my Paper Life.
Links:
Simple Cleansing Lotion
Simple Facial Toner
Simple Moisturiser
Miss Sporty Concealer
The clear mascara I own seems to have been discountined therefore I'll link a substitute instead
Clear Mascara
The Eyeliner can only be purchased in stores therefore another replacement has been linked
Felt Eyeliner
Lash Boom Mascara
Maybelline Mascara
Sunday, 26 July 2015
The British Tag
Since I was tagged by TheGirlWithTheWingedEyeliner, I no longer had an excuse to ignore my patriotism and miss the British Tag. So, here it goes!
1. How many cups of tea do you have in a day and how many sugars?
I don't really drink tea, and feel like I've let down the nation because of it.
1. How many cups of tea do you have in a day and how many sugars?
I don't really drink tea, and feel like I've let down the nation because of it.
2. Favourite part of your roast?
Yorkshire puddings. Although, recently, I have become partial to my dad's roast potatoes.
Yorkshire puddings. Although, recently, I have become partial to my dad's roast potatoes.
3. Favourite dunking biscuit?
Since I font drink tea, we'll have to assume this is in a hot chocolate, and I'd say chocolate digestives.
Since I font drink tea, we'll have to assume this is in a hot chocolate, and I'd say chocolate digestives.
4. Favourite quintessentially British pastime?
Waiting for The Great British Bakeoff to start. The waiting normally begins around March, which is months off the actual programme.
Waiting for The Great British Bakeoff to start. The waiting normally begins around March, which is months off the actual programme.
5. Favourite word?
Quidditch or Simultaneous.
Quidditch or Simultaneous.
6. Cockney rhyming slang?
My grandad made it his duty to teach me this when I was little so I know quite a bit.
My grandad made it his duty to teach me this when I was little so I know quite a bit.
7. Favourite sweet?
Fruit pastilles are a newfound favourite of mine.
Fruit pastilles are a newfound favourite of mine.
8. What would your pub be called?
The Red Lion, a typical pub name, I know, but mine would be decorated like the Gryffindor Common Room.
The Red Lion, a typical pub name, I know, but mine would be decorated like the Gryffindor Common Room.
9. No1 British Person?
Don't make me choose! Emma Watson is everything goals, Joanna Lumley is a credit to this world, let alone Britain and Barbara Windsor shaped Soaps to be what they are today. But, overall, we can't forget about JK Rowling, can we? She did basically inspire an entire generation in various different ways, and lost yer billionaire status because she donated so much to charity, not to mention setting up her own.
Don't make me choose! Emma Watson is everything goals, Joanna Lumley is a credit to this world, let alone Britain and Barbara Windsor shaped Soaps to be what they are today. But, overall, we can't forget about JK Rowling, can we? She did basically inspire an entire generation in various different ways, and lost yer billionaire status because she donated so much to charity, not to mention setting up her own.
10. Favourite shop?
Primark and Waterstones.
Primark and Waterstones.
11. What British song pops into your head?
Wannabe by the Spice Girls.
Wannabe by the Spice Girls.
12. Marmite?
Never tried it.
Never tried it.
And that's it! You have now witnessed me confess my innermost britishness, and I tag you all to do the same!
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Saturday, 25 July 2015
July Favourites
Hello!
Since August is just around the corner, I simply could not resist letting you all in on some of my favourites that I have been unbelievably thankful for whilst Summer is still only beginning. Without further ado, let's touch upon some of my July saviours.
That's all for this month! I sincerely hope that, after discovering these favourites of mine, they will bring you equal joy if and when you try them.
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Since August is just around the corner, I simply could not resist letting you all in on some of my favourites that I have been unbelievably thankful for whilst Summer is still only beginning. Without further ado, let's touch upon some of my July saviours.
TV:
As a diehard Netflix user, I have a knack for bingewatching TV shows and feeling extra emotions. Naturally, I thought "Huh, I keep seeing people saying their hearts are dying inside of them over Parks and Recreation- Imma watch that!" Yes, this was only about 4 weeks ago. Yes, I'm partway through Series 7. Yes, I'm seriously panicking because I'm running out of episodes. And yes, Andy and April are now my OTP. But seriously, every single storyline and character is written and performed to perfection, Many, many tears have been shed, from both hilarity and heartbreak, earning it a large designated place in my already pretty crowded heart. My favourite character? I love all of them for different reasons, but watches Ron Swanson grow has pleased me no end. That said, April is pretty much an embodiment of my inner thoughts and feelings and I can't help but laugh.
Makeup:
I did discover this a little while ago, but I've been especially grateful for Rimmel London's Scandaleyes Rockin' Curves Mascara. As I mentioned in my last post, I recently went on a school trip to Boppard, Germany, and since we only had under an hour to get ready, I didn't have time to do all of my makeup. The idea of going out into the world without eyeliner basically terrified me, however knowing I had - in my opinion- the best mascara available in drugstores reassured me greatly. And, it worked! By the end of the week, I had only worn eyeliner once, and got a lie in through the process! This particular mascara has a "broken heart" shaped brush in order to follow your lash line to maximise both length and volume simultaneously, a must have in a mascara for me. It retails at £6.99, but I got it for £4 in a sale, though would be happy to repurchase and pay the full price. If this is a bit steep for you, however, I have seen it cheaper in various stores.
Sprays:
When on a trip to Birmingham last month, I took a look inside Hollister - although with the lights that dim it was more of a game where you had to squint and tilt your head to identify the items for sale. Typically, my first port of call was to pick up one of these infamous body sprays. After trying out a few, I chose Palisades Beach, a sweet and clean smell. As the weather has warmed, I have begun using this spray even more, due to the scent perfectly capturing the essence of Summer.
Books:
This month, the news arose that Netflix would be making an original series adaptation of the childrens' novels, A Series of unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, Having cherished these books when I was younger, this replenished my love for them, thus inspiring me to reread the series. I'm currently on the Wide Window, the third book in this thirteen part series, and I must admit that I am enjoying them just as much these many years later. Although I may be looking at them in a different light, they still hold the same wit and likeability as before, despite my newfound hatred for Coconut Cream Cake. I would recommend these to any age group, and I cannot stress enough how high my hopes are for this new show for 2016.
Apps:
Much like any 21st Century teenager, I'm always on the hunt for an app I can use for entertainment without the need of WiFi if I ever need it, and after much searching, I think I have finally found the one. Colorfy is basically an adults' colouring book, but on your phone. It comes with two free palettes, with many others you can purchase, and many, many different pictures to colour in.It's incredibly therapeutic, and a lot cheaper than other adult colouring books, since it was free! Not to mention, since it's on your phone, you will always have it handy.
That's all for this month! I sincerely hope that, after discovering these favourites of mine, they will bring you equal joy if and when you try them.
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Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Primark Haul
Hello!
As always, sorry for my recent absence, but this time I have an actual reason. I know, weird. I was in Germany for five days recently, and have spent the time afterwards enjoying the beginning of summer fully, which I believe will give me lots to write about! Anyway, onto this post.
Both before and after my trip, I took a *quick* trip to Primark and picked up an array of summer wear.
The first lot of items I picked up were various pairs of shoes. The first were a pair of powder blue, buckled ballet pumps for the evenings, which could easily have been worn in the day for walking, since they didn't even rub me after several hours. I believe they were £6, but prices may vary over sizes.
The second pair were some Pepsi Cola Retro themed flip flops, a poolside essential. I'm yet to actually wear them outside, but in the small time I have worn them, they proved to be cushion-y (if that's a word) and comfortable. Comfort is often something I cannot find in flip flops, with many a blister having been a result of a bad pair of them. These were only £2, and I trust Primark enough to know that I found myself a great deal.
This pair were a done deal when I saw them, instantly catching my eye. They're black and white striped retro style, with white platforms on the bottom. They are also extremely comfy, and provide plenty of way to adjust this, with the multiple buckles. I can honestly say that these are one of my new favourites, especially considering the £8 price tag.
I, therefore, decided to buy them in a variety of versatile colours, as they would then match pretty much any outfit and avoid clashing with any of my shoes (About a year ago, I decided that I wanted a pair of paint splatter-style shoes, and ended up buying more than one pair. but more on that in another post). Either way, I got two packs of three for £2 each, and the singular grey pair for £1.50.
Originally, I picked up this top in white, but my long-term preference for dark colours took over- as usual - and I ended up selecting this maroon coloured one instead. It has lace straps on the shoulders, with the same material going along the front of the top. Underneath this is a slight gap and a tie on the top of it, adding extra decoration to the front. It also has off the shoulder, three quarter sleeves, allowing it to have a looser fit, adding variety in comparison to some of my other clothes. I recall that this was £3, brought down from £6, as were the other colours in this style.
This top was also £3 down from £6, although I honestly would have been happy to pay that price. With the two layers, this top is warm enough to wear in cooler weather, and, let's face it, we can't always rely on Britain to give us sun just because we got a nice t-shirt we want to wear. The pattern on the front added colour, yet in a simplistic, classic manner, making it perfect for multiple occasions.
This one was not in the sale, but at £6 was still considerably cheaper than most band merch elsewhere. Being a hardcore Nivarna fan right from when I was little, I knew as soon as I saw this that it was coming straight to the checkout with me, no questions asked. It's high necked, with long sleeves to add to the grunge look. Additionally, the back is split into three grey strips, each with a knot in at symmetrical levels. This design is great, until you wear it out in the sun and you get two triangles sunburnt onto your back. Then they tan and stay there for much longer than you would prefer...
Again, this is a Primark essential. At a measly £2.50, this grey vest top has already proven its' purpose to me in many ways, from simply going under shirts and flannels to wearing it to my new Zumba class.
This vest top is very similar to the one above, only it was more of a replacement than a find, after my original one ripped at the strap. I have many of these vest tops in an array of colours, and I'm certain that I would be lost without them. These are normally stacked on a display piece in many, many colours for only £1.80 each.
Seemingly, every year when Summer finally rolls around, I am left with a Short count of zero. Obviously, when on the search for comfy, cotton shorts, I turn to this holy grail shop. At £4 a piece, these shorts could be used for daywear or pyjamas, thus making them an opportunity I could not surpass.
These shorts were the same price as above, although served a different purpose to the previous ones. I recently wore them to a theme park, and they complimented my Marvel shirt better than I could have expected. Aswell as the unique colour, the thin yet opaque material means you'll be kept cool, without having to worry about the person being getting a view of your pants, because it's not like you haven't been there before.
As always, sorry for my recent absence, but this time I have an actual reason. I know, weird. I was in Germany for five days recently, and have spent the time afterwards enjoying the beginning of summer fully, which I believe will give me lots to write about! Anyway, onto this post.
Both before and after my trip, I took a *quick* trip to Primark and picked up an array of summer wear.
Shoes:
The first lot of items I picked up were various pairs of shoes. The first were a pair of powder blue, buckled ballet pumps for the evenings, which could easily have been worn in the day for walking, since they didn't even rub me after several hours. I believe they were £6, but prices may vary over sizes. 
The second pair were some Pepsi Cola Retro themed flip flops, a poolside essential. I'm yet to actually wear them outside, but in the small time I have worn them, they proved to be cushion-y (if that's a word) and comfortable. Comfort is often something I cannot find in flip flops, with many a blister having been a result of a bad pair of them. These were only £2, and I trust Primark enough to know that I found myself a great deal. 
This pair were a done deal when I saw them, instantly catching my eye. They're black and white striped retro style, with white platforms on the bottom. They are also extremely comfy, and provide plenty of way to adjust this, with the multiple buckles. I can honestly say that these are one of my new favourites, especially considering the £8 price tag.
Socks:
Similar to every other trip to Primark I have made in the past, I couldn't resist picking up some of their socks. I'm trying to collect more pairs of socks with frills, as they can be worn with both casual and a little more formal outfits, adding extra class either way.
I, therefore, decided to buy them in a variety of versatile colours, as they would then match pretty much any outfit and avoid clashing with any of my shoes (About a year ago, I decided that I wanted a pair of paint splatter-style shoes, and ended up buying more than one pair. but more on that in another post). Either way, I got two packs of three for £2 each, and the singular grey pair for £1.50.
Tops:
Since their was a sale on the second time I went, picking up as many tops as I could carry was a no-brainer. Unfortunately, I did have to select my few favourites, however they really are just that.
This one was not in the sale, but at £6 was still considerably cheaper than most band merch elsewhere. Being a hardcore Nivarna fan right from when I was little, I knew as soon as I saw this that it was coming straight to the checkout with me, no questions asked. It's high necked, with long sleeves to add to the grunge look. Additionally, the back is split into three grey strips, each with a knot in at symmetrical levels. This design is great, until you wear it out in the sun and you get two triangles sunburnt onto your back. Then they tan and stay there for much longer than you would prefer...
Again, this is a Primark essential. At a measly £2.50, this grey vest top has already proven its' purpose to me in many ways, from simply going under shirts and flannels to wearing it to my new Zumba class.
This vest top is very similar to the one above, only it was more of a replacement than a find, after my original one ripped at the strap. I have many of these vest tops in an array of colours, and I'm certain that I would be lost without them. These are normally stacked on a display piece in many, many colours for only £1.80 each.
Shorts:
And that's it! Although it may seem like I brought quite a bit, along with some hairspray, jewellery, a dress, eyeliner and several other odd items, these two trips only came to £30-£40, which you can't deny is impressive.
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Thursday, 18 June 2015
A Few Of My Favourite Things
Hello!
As always, summer coupled with exams is weighing me down, but that never ceases my need to write. A lot of the things I have been writing recently have been fiction (and even that's a little short on the ground), so I decided to shape things up a bit and do the 20 of My Favourite Things tag!
I know my last post was also a tag but as soon as I sat down after a barbecue and a substantial piece of cake I knew that getting a proper blog out of me was impossible. It may not seem it, but a lot of my blogs take quite a while to write, specifically any that have theories, rumors or anything else that needs a source or certain wording to ensure it can't be misinterpreted *cough* PLL Series Six Facts *cough*. Although, that said, I really enjoyed writing that and hope to do another when the show goes on hiatus.
Enough of my ramblings, now onto the tag.
Favourite...
Colour- Black! Frankly, if you assumed anything else than I am ashamed. I am notorious for having some 'gothic' personality traits and along with those is a love for this colour.
Dessert- Before I answer, I would like to apply emphasis to how long and hard I thought about this question, because I really, really, really love food. And not like a normal person, like someone who once ran the length of a rather large classroom faster than I had ever ran previously, screaming, because I thought someone was throwing away some nachos with salsa and guacamole. Nonetheless, I'm going to have to pick my nan's Eton Mess. Strawberries, crushed meringue, chocolate shavings and cool, tangy creme fraiche.
Smell- Books. For sure. Old books, new books, they all have unique smells but each and every one is perfection. Basically it's crack for geeks.
Flower- Forget-me-nots. For all my life, my family have moved house every 1-3 years, having stayed in our longest house a little over 3 years. However, one thing that has remained constant is bunches of Forget-me-nots always end up in the back garden. I guess they are just one of the few pieces of consistency in my life and they always remind me of various happy memories from each of the eight houses.
Animal- Is it too Tumblr if I say sloths? They're just so cute and they squeak! Polar Bears and Giraffes are also top picks.
Month- September. It's a new academic year, which you will inevitably mess up, but at this point you hold onto the idea of being organised and hardworking. Plus, it's my birthday month. And who doesn't love Autumn? The colours alone are to die for!
Beverage- Costa Coffee's White Hot Chocolate. Last year, I was in town and realised the Christmas drinks were on sale, so I lined up for one and got so excited that I cried.I probably shouldn't have admitted that, but that's how much I love it.
As always, summer coupled with exams is weighing me down, but that never ceases my need to write. A lot of the things I have been writing recently have been fiction (and even that's a little short on the ground), so I decided to shape things up a bit and do the 20 of My Favourite Things tag!
I know my last post was also a tag but as soon as I sat down after a barbecue and a substantial piece of cake I knew that getting a proper blog out of me was impossible. It may not seem it, but a lot of my blogs take quite a while to write, specifically any that have theories, rumors or anything else that needs a source or certain wording to ensure it can't be misinterpreted *cough* PLL Series Six Facts *cough*. Although, that said, I really enjoyed writing that and hope to do another when the show goes on hiatus.
Enough of my ramblings, now onto the tag.
Favourite...
Colour- Black! Frankly, if you assumed anything else than I am ashamed. I am notorious for having some 'gothic' personality traits and along with those is a love for this colour.
Dessert- Before I answer, I would like to apply emphasis to how long and hard I thought about this question, because I really, really, really love food. And not like a normal person, like someone who once ran the length of a rather large classroom faster than I had ever ran previously, screaming, because I thought someone was throwing away some nachos with salsa and guacamole. Nonetheless, I'm going to have to pick my nan's Eton Mess. Strawberries, crushed meringue, chocolate shavings and cool, tangy creme fraiche.
Smell- Books. For sure. Old books, new books, they all have unique smells but each and every one is perfection. Basically it's crack for geeks.
Flower- Forget-me-nots. For all my life, my family have moved house every 1-3 years, having stayed in our longest house a little over 3 years. However, one thing that has remained constant is bunches of Forget-me-nots always end up in the back garden. I guess they are just one of the few pieces of consistency in my life and they always remind me of various happy memories from each of the eight houses.
Animal- Is it too Tumblr if I say sloths? They're just so cute and they squeak! Polar Bears and Giraffes are also top picks.
Month- September. It's a new academic year, which you will inevitably mess up, but at this point you hold onto the idea of being organised and hardworking. Plus, it's my birthday month. And who doesn't love Autumn? The colours alone are to die for!
Beverage- Costa Coffee's White Hot Chocolate. Last year, I was in town and realised the Christmas drinks were on sale, so I lined up for one and got so excited that I cried.I probably shouldn't have admitted that, but that's how much I love it.
Shoes- Anyone who has ever met me will know of my obsession with Doc Martens. They're so comfy, waterproof, look absolutely beautiful and make me feel really great when I'm wearing them.
Snack- Either Pringles or Homous with breadsticks. Just not together. Ew.
Song/s- Right now, American Idiot by Green Day and My Chemical Romance's Teenagers.
Book- Don't make me choose! Honestly though, after the announcement that A Series of Unfortunate Events is about to become a Netflix original series, I have rediscovered my love for Lemony Snicket's 13 part series (I'm still only on the 10th but shhh).
Fruit- Pineapple, apart from when it burns your tongue. The things I do for food.
Hairstyle- Just today, I tried out a new one, which I can feel I'm going to love for a long time.
Piece/s of Clothing- Black ripped, skinny jeans are a must have, along with an army-style jacket. Tank tops are also an item of clothing that you can't go wrong with.
Stores to Shop- Primark is a little, underrated gem in my opinion. It's great for cute tops, comfy jeans and don't even get me started on their pyjamas! I'm also rather fond of their stud earrings to add a little more to your school uniform. Another shop that I've began to love is H&M. They have sophisticated, comfy clothes that will suit any occasion. Both these shops are perfect for when you are budgeting, too.
Season- Autumn, for sure! The colours, clothes, weather and atmosphere alone is enough to fall madly in love with.
Hobby- As you've probably guessed, writing is a personal favourite of mine.
Things to Collect- Memories. Why spend life collecting materialistic things when it's always the memories attached that matter?
Movie- Saving Mr Banks. Not only is it the telling of the making of a beloved childrens' classic, but it truly haunted me from the moment the credits rolled in. The story of P.L. Travers is so heartbreakingly beautiful, with performances from Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Colin Farrell and the rest of the cast to match.
Restaurant- A local Indian restaurant, Ashiana. The food impressed me beyond belief and the night there was one filled with laughter and friends.
So that's it, a few of my favourite things! I hope you enjoyed this insight into some of my personal preferences and I can't to write another blog for you guys.
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