And as it's Thanksgiving I am thankful for...still being here and being as lucky as I am.
There was a phone in to my local radio show, a conversation about speed cameras and whether they should be banned. A call came in from a man who was for them, he had witnessed an accident 6 1/2 years ago in brighton where 8 people all died.
This was the accident that happened literally just before mine, up the same part of the road, this accident had paramedics at the scene and these where the paramedics that saved my life.
I was extremely lucky that day when others where not.
So I am thankful for simply being here.
Thursday 25 November 2010
Thursday Love
* Hot apple, cinnamon and vanilla cider *
* Vitamins keeping me from going down with lurgy *
* My extremely warm leopard print coat * The Walking Dead *
* Janet Evanovich books * Long baths with Lush's Snow Fairy *
* Christmas lights down Brighton Laines *
* Jackass 3D * Family Guy * Finding my love for photography again *
* Surprisingly the gym * Good friends with bighearts *
* All the exciting xmas plans over the next few weeks *
* Knuckle rings * Chocolate Horlicks * Fake fur throws * Big Jumpers *
Sunday 21 November 2010
Hopeless Romantic
Over the last few months i've seen and heard stories that have restored my faith in the notion of true romance.
As the title states i'm a bit of a hopeless romantic. No matter what's happened in past relationships I still hold on to the fact the romance exists and hasn't died with the older generations.
I'm not talking about beds covered in rose petals and candle lit dinners, all of which are lovely dont get me wrong but it's straight out of the "how to woo a lady" handbook. Yeah I said woo!
I think it's the little things partners do for each other that are the sweetest.
Finding your favourite chocolate in their fridge because they knew it would cheer you up.
Little post it notes on the mirror when they have gone to work.
A planned day of dvd marathons on the sofa with a duvet.
Having your favourtie dinner cooked for you...candles optional.
Letting themselves be dragged to films/gigs/parties that they don't have any interest in, just for you.
It's not about money but little gifts are lovely when least expected, things that have been spotted while out or mentioned in conversation which you later get as a little present shows such thoughtfulness.
I use to absolutely love getting letters from boyfriends, partly because these where long distance relationships so conversation was 80% of what we had. But knowing that someone made the effort to sit down and write something down on paper be it about love or some stupid story they heard, to then get a stamp and walk to a post box when instead they could have just as easily written a quick text or email/facebook message with the same details in.
I use to love making things like scrap books filled with meaningful adventures, events and full of photos. Maybe slushy but effort went into them. Romantic gestures work both ways though, the ladies have got to do their part too. I think there is a lot of pressure on men to be romantic but men deserve to be treated and surprised too...and i'm not just talking sexy lingerie. If there expected to put the effort in then so should the women.
Obviously the big grand gestures are amazing.
I've had a partner who had tattoos representing our relationship and i'm not talking about my name emblazed on their chest. It's such an amazing feeling when someone cares about you that much there willing to have something etched on them forever, the relationship may not have lasted and the tattoos may now be covered with other work but that doesnt change how I felt at the time
Surprises are always lovely. Recently a friends sister got whisked away to Paris on her birthday by her boyfriend. She knew nothing about it. Her boyfriend planned it all and with the help of her sister, packed her stuff, got her to take time off work for a 'birthday meal' and then the day before was handed eurostar tickets. This is what I call romantic. We maybe get one or two big gestures of love in our life time (if where lucky) but when we do...wow.
So here's to a lifetime of small gestures, surprises and hopefully a lovely guy at the end of it.
As the title states i'm a bit of a hopeless romantic. No matter what's happened in past relationships I still hold on to the fact the romance exists and hasn't died with the older generations.
I'm not talking about beds covered in rose petals and candle lit dinners, all of which are lovely dont get me wrong but it's straight out of the "how to woo a lady" handbook. Yeah I said woo!
I think it's the little things partners do for each other that are the sweetest.
Finding your favourite chocolate in their fridge because they knew it would cheer you up.
Little post it notes on the mirror when they have gone to work.
A planned day of dvd marathons on the sofa with a duvet.
Having your favourtie dinner cooked for you...candles optional.
Letting themselves be dragged to films/gigs/parties that they don't have any interest in, just for you.
It's not about money but little gifts are lovely when least expected, things that have been spotted while out or mentioned in conversation which you later get as a little present shows such thoughtfulness.
I use to absolutely love getting letters from boyfriends, partly because these where long distance relationships so conversation was 80% of what we had. But knowing that someone made the effort to sit down and write something down on paper be it about love or some stupid story they heard, to then get a stamp and walk to a post box when instead they could have just as easily written a quick text or email/facebook message with the same details in.
I use to love making things like scrap books filled with meaningful adventures, events and full of photos. Maybe slushy but effort went into them. Romantic gestures work both ways though, the ladies have got to do their part too. I think there is a lot of pressure on men to be romantic but men deserve to be treated and surprised too...and i'm not just talking sexy lingerie. If there expected to put the effort in then so should the women.
Obviously the big grand gestures are amazing.
I've had a partner who had tattoos representing our relationship and i'm not talking about my name emblazed on their chest. It's such an amazing feeling when someone cares about you that much there willing to have something etched on them forever, the relationship may not have lasted and the tattoos may now be covered with other work but that doesnt change how I felt at the time
Surprises are always lovely. Recently a friends sister got whisked away to Paris on her birthday by her boyfriend. She knew nothing about it. Her boyfriend planned it all and with the help of her sister, packed her stuff, got her to take time off work for a 'birthday meal' and then the day before was handed eurostar tickets. This is what I call romantic. We maybe get one or two big gestures of love in our life time (if where lucky) but when we do...wow.
So here's to a lifetime of small gestures, surprises and hopefully a lovely guy at the end of it.
Friday 19 November 2010
Thursday 4 November 2010
Thursday Love
* Help Portrait *
* Halloween Dress Up * Vampire Diaries * Cocoa Butter * Big Slouchy Jumpers *
* Sparklers * Adventures upto London * Jagermeister Hot Chocolate *
* Catch up calls with old friends * Pumpin Carving * "I Love...." books *
* A girly weekend away in Europe in the pipeline *
* Eye Candy * Chip Butties * 18+ Cake Shops *
* Looking into sfx make up classes * Gemma Corrells Art Work *
* Chocolate Fudge Brownies * House Parties *
* My dirty love for "The Only Way Is Essex" * Iron Man 2 *
Thursday 15 July 2010
Wednesday 14 July 2010
Shoesss
I've wanted a pair of shoes like this for so so long.
Where £65 down to £30. Oh yes!
Now to practise walking in them.
Where £65 down to £30. Oh yes!
Now to practise walking in them.
Wednesday 16 June 2010
Dita and Virgin combine
Burlesque icon Dita Von Teese was immortalised yesterday as Virgin Atlantic made her one of their signature flying ladies, painted on the front of a brand new Virgin Atlantic plane.
So Dita Von Teese has become the newest 'flying lady' on the side of a Virgin Atlantic plane from London to Vegas and I can't think of a better model.
She is the definition in my view of a "timeless lady" and what a better way to be immortalized than being on the side of a plane that travels the world.
She has been a role model of mine for a long time and will continue to be.
She has her own style that she works extremely well and that's because shes comfortable in her own skin. She always reminds me that whatever you wear as long as you're comfortable wearing it then stuff everyone else and walk in confidence.
I had the privilege of seeing her perform live at the Erotica live show and it was absolutely stunning. The hard work she puts into the routines, the costumes are works of art in there own right (and also costing thousands and weighing a ton) but she pulls it all of with utter ease.
So Dita Von Teese has become the newest 'flying lady' on the side of a Virgin Atlantic plane from London to Vegas and I can't think of a better model.
She is the definition in my view of a "timeless lady" and what a better way to be immortalized than being on the side of a plane that travels the world.
She has been a role model of mine for a long time and will continue to be.
She has her own style that she works extremely well and that's because shes comfortable in her own skin. She always reminds me that whatever you wear as long as you're comfortable wearing it then stuff everyone else and walk in confidence.
I had the privilege of seeing her perform live at the Erotica live show and it was absolutely stunning. The hard work she puts into the routines, the costumes are works of art in there own right (and also costing thousands and weighing a ton) but she pulls it all of with utter ease.
Tuesday 18 May 2010
Eyjafjallajökull
The absolutely stunning video of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland by Sean Stiegemeier.
It may be a bitch for people travelling but it's still absolutely amazing to watch.
It may be a bitch for people travelling but it's still absolutely amazing to watch.
Iceland, Eyjafjallajökull - May 1st and 2nd, 2010 from Sean Stiegemeier on Vimeo.
Friday 7 May 2010
Summer Wardrobe
My current loves...a lot of these will make up my festival wardrobe.
Only 5 weeks untill Download!!
Only 5 weeks untill Download!!
Thursday 6 May 2010
Pervy Thursday.
Been quite a bad week for me so an "I love Thursday" post would be pretty empty...so i'm going for "Hot men that make me smile" post instead. Pervy Thursday as it would seem.
Sunday 2 May 2010
Saturday 3 April 2010
Baking : Nutella Cakes
These very yummy cakes courtesy of "The Goddess Experience" by Gisele Scanlon.
1.Preheat oven t0 160c/Gas 3.
2. Butter and line a 12cup muffin tin with paper liners
3.Using a handheld electric mixer cream together the butter and sugar untill light (takes about 2 minutes)
4. Add eggs one at a time and keep mixing until fully incorporated.
5. Add vanilla then stir in the flour, salt and baking powder until batter is uniform and no flour remains.
6. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin liner with the batter. They should be 3/4 full.
7. Top each cake with 1 tsp Nutella. Swirl in with a toothpick , making sure to fold a bit of batter over the nutella to give the swirled effect.
8. Bake for 20minutes and then remove and put on a wire rack to cool.
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Fantastic book.
You will need
140g butter, softened
85g golden caster sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
200g sifted plain flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
120g of nutella
140g butter, softened
85g golden caster sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
200g sifted plain flour
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
120g of nutella
1.Preheat oven t0 160c/Gas 3.
2. Butter and line a 12cup muffin tin with paper liners
3.Using a handheld electric mixer cream together the butter and sugar untill light (takes about 2 minutes)
4. Add eggs one at a time and keep mixing until fully incorporated.
5. Add vanilla then stir in the flour, salt and baking powder until batter is uniform and no flour remains.
6. Using a large spoon or ice cream scoop, fill each muffin liner with the batter. They should be 3/4 full.
7. Top each cake with 1 tsp Nutella. Swirl in with a toothpick , making sure to fold a bit of batter over the nutella to give the swirled effect.
8. Bake for 20minutes and then remove and put on a wire rack to cool.
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Fantastic book.
Thursday 25 March 2010
Things I Love Thursday
Sausage and Mash Piggy Speaker Vanilla and Lime Sailor Jerry's Catch up calls Chambord Christmas Cookie Yankee Candles Deftones The Goddess Experience & The Goddess Guide Blonde Hair dye and no roots Drunk nights out at random clubs The thought of seeing Opeth at the Royal Albert Hall Johnsons Baby lotion Feeling elegant in a floor length Bridesmaid dress Vampire Diaries Cathartic Loud and Angry music Thunderstorms Jensen Ackles Seeing Wayne after 7months Russell Howard Ryan Reynolds Making big roast dinners Gossip Girl Very hot tattooed men Finally letting go Duvet covers straight from the dryer Kiss Big clean outs Alcohol that tastes like Sherbert Trevor Friedrich 
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