Friday 29 April 2011
Royal wedding
I did love watching the royal wedding on television today. It was so romantic, and Kate Middleton looked so beautiful. Dream come true wedding or what?
Saturday 23 April 2011
Trains, pampering and arachnophobia
I arrived back in Bath today all excited to see the boyfriend and get back to the house of Ray 16, and after a long journey I looked forward to a day of fun.
My train journey home was wonderfully complicated. I got the train from Northampton to Birmingham International, from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street, then from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa, then I had to get a rail replacement bus from Cheltenham Spa to Gloucester, where I got on a train to Bristol Temple Meads, and then got a train from there to Oldfield Park. What a cofuffle I tell you! But alas, I was only getting steadily more excited to be home throughout the whole journey and each individual part wasn't too long.
So I got home, got changed and headed into town to meet the boyfriend. After some big hugs and kisses we headed to Molloy's for our usual burger & chips combo. Then, because we're hilarious like that, we went into Ann Summers (I'm NOT telling what was bought...) and then took a stroll around La Senza. What can I say, we've missed each other and looking at lingerie was fun knowing we hadn't seen each other for a while. Then I bought him a t-shirt from Freespirit, and me some shorts, some heels (which I'll probably return) and a headband thing from New Look.
When I got home I decided to have some pampering time. I had a relaxing bath, washed my hair, moisturised my skin and I'm currently sat in my prettiest summer dress feeling mighty relaxed and with very soft skin. Yay new products! Just about to paint my toenails.
The only hiccup of today was walking into my room post-bath and seeing a MASSIVE spider crawl out of my under my bed. I literally screamed and ran to the door, but upon the realisation that I was the only one in the house, I decided I had to take matters into my own hands. So I grabbed Clarissa and from my bed I dropped it on the spider. Now I know some people dislike killing insects, but I COULD NOT have picked it up and I'm too afraid to leave it so it had to be done. I swiftly grabbed loads of toilet roll and grabbed it so I didn't have to bear looking at it. There is a positive side though,
My train journey home was wonderfully complicated. I got the train from Northampton to Birmingham International, from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street, then from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa, then I had to get a rail replacement bus from Cheltenham Spa to Gloucester, where I got on a train to Bristol Temple Meads, and then got a train from there to Oldfield Park. What a cofuffle I tell you! But alas, I was only getting steadily more excited to be home throughout the whole journey and each individual part wasn't too long.
So I got home, got changed and headed into town to meet the boyfriend. After some big hugs and kisses we headed to Molloy's for our usual burger & chips combo. Then, because we're hilarious like that, we went into Ann Summers (I'm NOT telling what was bought...) and then took a stroll around La Senza. What can I say, we've missed each other and looking at lingerie was fun knowing we hadn't seen each other for a while. Then I bought him a t-shirt from Freespirit, and me some shorts, some heels (which I'll probably return) and a headband thing from New Look.
When I got home I decided to have some pampering time. I had a relaxing bath, washed my hair, moisturised my skin and I'm currently sat in my prettiest summer dress feeling mighty relaxed and with very soft skin. Yay new products! Just about to paint my toenails.
The only hiccup of today was walking into my room post-bath and seeing a MASSIVE spider crawl out of my under my bed. I literally screamed and ran to the door, but upon the realisation that I was the only one in the house, I decided I had to take matters into my own hands. So I grabbed Clarissa and from my bed I dropped it on the spider. Now I know some people dislike killing insects, but I COULD NOT have picked it up and I'm too afraid to leave it so it had to be done. I swiftly grabbed loads of toilet roll and grabbed it so I didn't have to bear looking at it. There is a positive side though,
Wednesday 20 April 2011
Perspective
I forget how lovely Northampton can be. I like how homely it feels, how comfortable. It looks so different to Bath that I appreciate it a whole lot more now.
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Mike & Fliss' Wedding
So another day that I have been meaning to blog about but hadn't yet got round to was Ewan's brother Mike's wedding which was on April 8th. Having only met Mike and Fliss once, I was a bit nervous about attending their wedding but seeing all the boys in their kilts, chatting with his family and dancing the night away was brilliant.
The venue was stunning and the weather was perfect for it. Although I think Mike's head got sunburnt - ouch. His family were so lovely and made me feel very welcome, so I didn't feel too out of place or at all lonely at any point.
Me and Ewan had some lovely slow dances, and funny fast ones, and had lots of sweet and romantic moments that I think I might remember forever.
It was definitely a beautiful, perfect day and I'm so glad I got to be there.
-A
The venue was stunning and the weather was perfect for it. Although I think Mike's head got sunburnt - ouch. His family were so lovely and made me feel very welcome, so I didn't feel too out of place or at all lonely at any point.
Me and Ewan had some lovely slow dances, and funny fast ones, and had lots of sweet and romantic moments that I think I might remember forever.
It was definitely a beautiful, perfect day and I'm so glad I got to be there.
-A
Download 2011
I am extremely excited to announce, my beautiful kittykats, that last night I bought my tickets to Download festival 2011.
This year's line up is the best I think I have ever seen it. It is seriously amazing. I had originally planned to go with the boyfriend but upon discovering that my last (3 hour!) exam was at 2pm on the first day of the festival, the idea was shelved and I was gutted. I almost cried. I think I probably did cry. I have never been to a festival and it seemed so unfair.
However, I have made the decision to go anyway. Me and Ewan were talking about it and whilst he will go up on the Wednesday for the 5 day camping experience, I will attend my exam and then head straight for the train station to get there. Hopefully I can be there for about 8 or 9pm on the Friday night. Yay! That's dedication. And then we popped onto Argos.com to find a cheap 2-man tent for us both - £14.99? Bargain! And then I convinced my Dad to pay for it as an early 21st present. Brilliant!
Check out the incredible line-up here: http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/2011/lineup/
Eeeeeeee! I'm soooooo bloody excited!
-A
This year's line up is the best I think I have ever seen it. It is seriously amazing. I had originally planned to go with the boyfriend but upon discovering that my last (3 hour!) exam was at 2pm on the first day of the festival, the idea was shelved and I was gutted. I almost cried. I think I probably did cry. I have never been to a festival and it seemed so unfair.
However, I have made the decision to go anyway. Me and Ewan were talking about it and whilst he will go up on the Wednesday for the 5 day camping experience, I will attend my exam and then head straight for the train station to get there. Hopefully I can be there for about 8 or 9pm on the Friday night. Yay! That's dedication. And then we popped onto Argos.com to find a cheap 2-man tent for us both - £14.99? Bargain! And then I convinced my Dad to pay for it as an early 21st present. Brilliant!
Check out the incredible line-up here: http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/2011/lineup/
Eeeeeeee! I'm soooooo bloody excited!
-A
Monday 18 April 2011
Live Music Scene
So Becca forwarded me an email about writing for the website Live Music Scene. They were asking for students who were interested in music journalism to write a 100 word album review, particularly students who will be in Bath over the summer. Since it is a part of my plan to try and get my writing out there and to take opportunities to further my experiences - and because I will be here over the summer - I decided to submit a short review of the Foo Fighters' new album.
Jodie, who runs the website, got back to me straight away and told me a bit about the site and what she was hoping to do. Interestingly enough she also did a music blog for her third year creative enterprise project so I felt a bit inspired.
Since then I have written a review of a Bristol-based band called Red Dust Road for Jodie and she gave me some very positive feedback which was lovely. Hopefully I can write more for them when I have time and continue to have that experience of being given an assignment.
Check out the Live Music Scene website here and read my review here!
-A
Jodie, who runs the website, got back to me straight away and told me a bit about the site and what she was hoping to do. Interestingly enough she also did a music blog for her third year creative enterprise project so I felt a bit inspired.
Since then I have written a review of a Bristol-based band called Red Dust Road for Jodie and she gave me some very positive feedback which was lovely. Hopefully I can write more for them when I have time and continue to have that experience of being given an assignment.
Check out the Live Music Scene website here and read my review here!
-A
Esoteric Illusions
Hello kittens, excuse my lateness with this post, but I have been having a very strange time lately and for some reason didn't get round to writing about this until now.
On Tuesday 5th April I, along with Becca, Rix, Letty and Lily, headed to Walcot Chapel to see our lovely housemate Allie's private view exhibition called 'Esoteric Illusions'. Although we weren't there for hours, I think we all enjoyed feeling cultured and looking at all the cool pieces the art students had produced.
Allie made this fabulous Alice in Wonderland inspired dress, which has gorgeous embroidered detailing along the bottom of scenes from the book and a belt made from printed text! We have pinched the hanging playing cards for our living room and it now looks a bit like a poker den. In a brilliant way, of course!
Having seen the amount of time and effort she put into it, it was nice to see it displayed and appreciated at the event.
Along with Allie's work, ten other artists exhibited their work.
Whilst they were all great in their own way, a few stood out to me personally. I don't claim to be an art critic, so my opinion is purely my own. I loved Alice Woolliscroft's embroidered transparent rain coat, Amy Jones' hand-cut book, Camila Sadler's mixed media shrine, and Olivis Mason's textile pieces.
Sunday 10 April 2011
Open return
Hello my kittens,
I write to you today from the comfort of my bedroom in my home town of Northampton. I came home for my mum's 50th birthday meal but I have decided to stay an extra night because the trains are useless on Sundays here at the moment.
Originally Ewan was going to come with me and meet my family but I decided against it because I want them to meet him properly rather than dragging him along to a family meal.
Highlights of the trip so far include:
-A
I write to you today from the comfort of my bedroom in my home town of Northampton. I came home for my mum's 50th birthday meal but I have decided to stay an extra night because the trains are useless on Sundays here at the moment.
Originally Ewan was going to come with me and meet my family but I decided against it because I want them to meet him properly rather than dragging him along to a family meal.
Highlights of the trip so far include:
- Luke showing me his new room and telling me the very inventive names of his cuddly toys ('Cat', 'Doggy', 'Big Dumbo', 'Small Dumbo' etc.)
- EVERYONE telling me I look like I've lost a lot of weight and assuming I'm on a strict diet. Eating McDonalds all the time is obviously brilliant for the waistline!
- Having to leave the meal early because I was about to throw up. Happy birthday mum!
- Spending today doing NOTHING and having Chinese food for dinner tonight.
-A
Monday 4 April 2011
I am creative and enterprising
Today I have been feeling a little more inspired with my course. As my daily horoscope confirms, I have been stuck in a rut lately with motivation.
English Literature students had our module choice meeting today where all the lecturers tried to convince us to take their modules next year. Luckily there are loads of good ones and I am spoilt for choice. I want to do modules on Shakespeare, Ian McEwan, women's writing from 1960-2000 and 20th century European literature.
I also found out that I don't have to do an 8,000 word dissertation in my third year! I can instead do a creative enterprise project. I'm hoping to write a music blog of articles, reviews, books, music theory and history.
I spoke to two lecturers, one for English Literature and one for Creative Writing, and both made me feel more reassured about my chosen career paths and seemed interested in my ideas.
This is brilliant news giving that this last week has been HORRIBLE. One of the worst ever. Thank god it seems to be turning itself around again now.
Love always my kitty kats,
-A
English Literature students had our module choice meeting today where all the lecturers tried to convince us to take their modules next year. Luckily there are loads of good ones and I am spoilt for choice. I want to do modules on Shakespeare, Ian McEwan, women's writing from 1960-2000 and 20th century European literature.
I also found out that I don't have to do an 8,000 word dissertation in my third year! I can instead do a creative enterprise project. I'm hoping to write a music blog of articles, reviews, books, music theory and history.
I spoke to two lecturers, one for English Literature and one for Creative Writing, and both made me feel more reassured about my chosen career paths and seemed interested in my ideas.
This is brilliant news giving that this last week has been HORRIBLE. One of the worst ever. Thank god it seems to be turning itself around again now.
Love always my kitty kats,
-A
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