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Hey lovely people, I hope you are well.

I haven't done one of these in a while...

 

 

WATCHING

 

Had you asked me a month ago if I watched Game of Thrones I would have replied 'Oh, No it's not my thing!'...well you should have knocked me upside the head because even if Game of Thrones isn't your thing, it really IS your thing!

I'm obsessed!

I've been having GoT marathons every weekend.  I admit it, that's why I've been slacking at the gym. 

No spoilers please, I'm just about to start season 3 and hopefully will get it finished before season 4 starts!

Its an emotional rollercoaster in every episode and the advice my friend gave me was spot on

 'DO NOT GET ATTACHED TO ANYONE!' 

So if like me you have not fancied it or have been hiding under a rock for the last 3 years, I'd recommend you check it out!

 

 

READING

 

Nothing at the moment, seems its not only the gym that's been affected by my Game of Thrones addiction I really wish I had read the A Song of Fire and Ice series now!!

 

LISTENING

 

Ellie Goulding's album Halcyon Days, in particular Track 15 Goodness Gracious. Love

 

 

LOVING

 

Can I add Game of thrones in here too? Ok I'll stop talking about it!

I've been giving my hat lots of love recently I got it for Xmas from my sister.
 I'm not really a hat person as I feel they make me look even smaller but I just fell in love with this one and it's now my holy grail for bad hair days.
It is from Topshop but unfortunately I cant find it online so don't think they have it anymore :(

 bad hair day =good hat day

 

NOT LOVING

 

That I have dental appointment tomorrow, not that I am having any work done it's just not a very pleasant experience drooling over yourself in front of someone is it?! 

 

 

FEELING

 

Nervous.

I may have mentioned before that the boyfriend is a Motorsport fanatic, his brother races and BF has been planning to follow in his footsteps for over a year now   ...well next weekend he has his first race! I have to go to support him but I'm not sure if I can watch!

He took me for a spin round the circuit on Sunday, it was an experience to say the least! 

getting secured in for a test of trust

 

THINKING

 

How amazing it is that the no make-up selfie craze has raised over £8million for Cancer Research.

Well Done to everyone who took part raising awareness and funds.

You can still donate £3 by texting BEAT to 70099  -watch your autocorrect though my friend ended up adopting a polar bear. Ha

WEARING

 

My first splash of S/S colour comes in the form of this yellow knit from River Island which I am in love with, find it here 

I used it to brighten up some black leggings and black heels, I should have taken an outfit pic, sorry, heres an awkward selfie instead.

 

 I need selfie taking lessons

 *side note- selfies are difficult for little people

 

WANTING

Chocolate. Enough said

 

That's mine I'd love to know yours?
 

Any fellow Game of Thrones fans out there?

Completely, random and unrelated addition that may make you giggle:

Have you ever gone to a party and your trousers matched the carpet?

Nope must just be me. Ha

a new meaning to camouflage

 

Have a fabulous day lovelies

Keep Smiling :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smile.....to make you HAPPY!

Hello lovelies,

I've been AWOL again, apologies!

I have been kinda uninspired of late and that little thing called life keeps getting in the way!

I had planned to start this blog post with a little grumble about the weather and how it should be summer already, however the devestating events in Oklahoma yesterday have made me truly thankful that all we have to deal with here in Scotland is a prolonged winter and a bit of rain.

My heart is breaking for all those affected by the devestation of the tornado, I can not begin to imagine what they are going through right now, I pray that with time they can rebuild the lives that were ruined in an instant. <3

I try to stay positive in every way I can and find that even if I am feeling down and have to force a smile it always becomes a genuine smile -

'Smiling proven by scientists Angela to make you HAPPY'

Have a look at a few things that have been making me happy recently...

I got an iPhone several years ago which put these guys into retirement, I found them hiding at the back of a drawer so I charged them up and have been listening to some of my old favourite tracks :)

I actually I might use the little Nano again it'll be handy for the gym!

 

Obsessed with these Marvelous Creations the jelly bean, popping candy one is AMAZING- not the best addiction to have 10 weeks before holidays though!

 

 

Bright Nails - the weather seems to have forgotten about spring/summer, I guess we can just pretend!

My sisters Cookie Monster cupcakes - adorable, right?!

 

She took part in the MS CakeBreak (basically she baked cupcakes and sold them at work to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis) she raised £120 at her workplace and is making more cakes this week for her fiancé to sell at his workplace.

 

I bought a little box to share with the girls in the office, who doesn't love Friday treats?!

Yup all I've been doing is eating cakes and sweets since I seen you last, oops!

Date Day - On Sunday, BF had his first day off work this year (talk about married to the job, huh!?) so we went for a drive to Loch Lomond had a walk around on the shores then went for some lunch and drove some more....he didn't complain once about my 1D album being played repeatedly -I guess he's a keeper! Ha

I believe Loch Lomond (or any Scottish Loch-they're all pretty similar) was the the inspiration for JK Rowlings setting for Hogwarts, you can imagine the castle standing on a hill around the loch....I must be a muggle because it didn't appear :(

When we got home we went to Nando's then caught a movie,

Olympus has Fallen - have you seen it? I loved it, I wasn't much of a Gerard Butler fan before it but I am now ;)

Will.I.Am - The Voice UK has left me obsessed with Will.I.Am.

I love that he is a little bit.....different!

Source:Google

Charity Night Success - my friends organised a Rod Stewart theme ladies night we had the best time and raised almost £5000 for Cheryl's Wish.

We hired the chapel hall, we had raffles, a quiz, a live singer (our talented friend Brian), a DJ and the a few of my friends Mums/The Rod Lovers put on a little show for us too...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrB8c-BcvCkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrB8c-BcvCk

*Cheryl's Wish* - was started by our beautiful friend Cheryl who sadly lost her battle with cancer last year, all funds go to the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.

Last but most definitely not least I went to Beyoncè's Mrs Carter Show with my sister and honestly no words can describe how amazing she was, it's the 3rd time I've seen her live and everytime I've been blown away....

Do you ever get so excited you can't work your camera, ha?

So lovelies if you have a frown turn it upside down!

I'd love to know what's been making you smile recently?

Have a great week <3

Keep Smiling :D

Smile... even when it's raining

Hello Lovelies

Last week I was feeling poorly, I haven't done my catch up post, my weigh in and I only made it to the gym on Friday for the first time all week!!

I thought I would share with you a few things that have made me smile (even though I was feeling miserable) the past week...

My mum bought me these cheeky little cooking utensils.

A random gift I agree but she said she saw them and thought of me....hmmm

I may have mentioned before that my dads family are farmers and look what we got on the farm this week.

I've not seen them yet :( my sister sent me the pictures to cheer me up :)

Pop icon I'm addicted to this game

I don't really play games on my phone often but when I find one I like I'll play it constantly for about a week, then I'm over it!!

My friends baby girls cute onesie

Adorable

And of course my boyfriend who has been looking after me :)

Hope you all had a great weekend

Keep Smiling :D

2013 and a new Me...

I cannot believe there are only 5 weeks left of 2012!!

I was making plans to meet up with my friend Jen, finding a weekend that we were both free led us into the 2013 calendar. (Seriously, where has this year gone?)

Jen and I both went to the same Uni however, she moved back home to Ireland after we graduated so catch ups tend to happen only once or twice a year.

We decided to make a New Years Resolution to catch up more often.

This is the first New Years Resolution I have ever made and I'm so excited about it that I'm now thinking about having some more (I like a challenge)
Maybe 2013 could bring out a whole new ME!
ME...but better, ha.

Anyway after a weekend of over indulgence in the wine and chocolate area, in which my waistline took the hit, I think I may have a definite second.

Can a girl survive, without wine and chocolate?.....

Do you have any resolutions for 2013?
Did you succeed in any made for 2012?
Leave a comment I'd love to know!

Keep Smiling :D

Hump Day Happiness...

Wednesday evening means we’ve made it over the hump of the week, it, all going well should now be a short, smooth run to the weekend.

Here’s a random selection of things making me happy half way through the week : D

READING I’ve stumbled across a blog which I’m totally loving, Diary of a Short Girl, if you love fashion and celebrity inspired looks, particularly if, like me, you are ‘fun-sized’ go check it out

diaryofashortgirl.blogspot.co.uk

LISTENING to the amazing Alicia Keys, Girl on Fire. WOW!

LOVING Revlon Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake and also Starbucks Gingerbread Latte. Yum

WISHING it would snow! Its practically been winter all year here in the UK, surely its time for some snow!

THINKING Christmas is creeping up on us at an alarming rate(where has the last year gone!) so mostly I’ve been thinking what to gifts to get for my friends and family!

FEELING slightly annoyed at myself, but mostly, super excited for the photo messages to commence. As I type, Rod Stewart is filming a Christmas special for ITV tonight in Stirling Castle which is not far from where I live, a group of my friends managed to get tickets, it’s a black tie affair and with a small audience. I believe there will be celebrity guests such as Michael Buble, Mary J Blige, Kylie and according to her Twitter, Holly Willoughby is there too. Why did I pass on this??

WEARING just home from the gym, running shoes and lycra, so I’ll leave out the pictures this week, Eugh!!


What has been making you happy this week?

Keep Smiling :D

There's a first for everything!

When was the last time you done something for the first time?

For me it was Friday past. A random little day off work led me to the cinema BY MYSELF for the first time, ever.

So for my day off I had initially planned to spend it alone (boyfriend was at work) in my PJ's watching movies and eating whatever I liked, a proper Duvet Day. Bliss!

However the DVD collection and SKYmovies left me with little inspiration, until I saw an ad for the latest addition to the Twilight Saga - Breaking Dawn Part II... in cinemas from TODAY!!!

Well then it just kind of happened, no thought process, I just went, to the cinema, by myself AND I loved it!

That is until I realised that while I was engrossed in the Cullen family beauty and Taylor Lautner's abs, I'd gotten myself a parking ticket. Ooopsie

Despite parking next to the machine I hadn't even noticed the car park was Pay and Display (this is why I tend not to do things by myself) I am known for being a little...well you know?!

So people, when was the last time you done something for the first time?
Did you love/hate it?
Will you do it again?


Keep Smiling :D