| Goodbye! |
[May. 22nd, 2011|05:55 pm] |
No, no, Im not falling off the face of the planet, just the face of Live journal.
After many fuck abouts and fuck ups I am done with dealing with Live journal, So I am moving on to a better place.
You will now find me at www.whyimsogreat.co.uk :) See you there! |
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| Two blog's in two days! This must be something serious!!! |
[Jan. 26th, 2011|02:19 pm] |
It is, subject box, it is.
You know those laughs, the ones that are so big and happy and real that they make you cry and your stomach hurts and you can’t explain to anyone what's so brilliantly funny because every time you open your mouth you don't get words just more joy and more laugh?
When was the last time you had one of those laughs? Do you remember when the used to happen all the time? I do. All-the-time!!!
It’s not just me being a boring depressive twat is it? Is this just what it's like? The older you get the less you have those undeniable, super real laughs and the more you just, just...accept that it's just what happens?
That can’t be right – I’m going on a laughter hunt people, take up arms and tickle with me. |
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| No. 54 |
[Jan. 25th, 2011|04:27 pm] |
Eat a kebab.
I know, know, how did I get to the ripe old age of 20 (17!) without ever having a kebab?!?
Even my super skinny, won’t eat from takeaway’s unless she's absolutely gazeboed sister has had many a kebab in her life time. Jemma was incredulous when I confessed I’d never had one and Zara flat out wouldn’t give up on me getting one that very night, that is until she was flat out on the floor.
So, some drunken time last year it got on the list and like all items on the list it can’t be removed until completed (unless death, illness or law prevents it (‘Jail time’ law that is, I’m always happy to commit ‘petty crime’)).
The gang at Weight Watchers were about as unhappy about me having a kebab as Jemma was about me never having done so; don’t ask me how much weight I put on over Christmas because I will hit you.
And so another item is crossed of the list. If I had made a new year’s resolution it would be to cross many more off in 2011 than I did in 2010 unfortunately I was busy setting fire to my neighbours shed/garden/house in between coughing fits when the clock struck midnight. So we will just have spend another year with our fingers crossed for luck and minds open to opportunities. |
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| Weight Watchers Pro-Points |
[Nov. 17th, 2010|02:14 pm] |
For those of you not up-to-date on all things dieting Pro-Points is the new system from Weight Watchers, instead of being basically just counting calories it now takes into account protein, carbohydrates, fat and fiber. As a general rule its more about making healthier choices rather than just sticking within a certain points allowance.
But, that doesn't mean I'm gonna go without my little treats, the biggest one being chocolate. So, for anyone out there googling 'Weight Watchers Pro-Points in chocolate' Here's a few of my favorites -
Curly Wurly - 3 Pro-Points
Flake - 5 Pro-Points
Galaxy - 7 Pro-Points
Wispa - 6 Pro-Points
Creme Egg - 5 Pro-Points
Caramel Fredo - 3 Pro-Points
Time Out - 5 Pro-Points
Dairy Milk caramel - 6 Pro-Points
Kinder Egg - 3 Pro-Points
These are the points for standard size bars, nothing there satisfying your sweet tooth? Let me know and I'll happily point up your favorite sweet treat!
For those of you wanting to know I've lost just over 3.4 stone's now and I'm still losing and hoping to fit in a rather amazing dress for a upcoming wedding! |
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| Hero Burrito review |
[Oct. 5th, 2010|06:07 am] |
Hero Burrito opened on Friargate, Preston a while ago and Mexican being absolutely my favorite food by far I decided that I would be going Asap but duo to busyness and Mexican not being great for the diet its taken quiet a while.
Before we went my sister looked online and although there were a few good reviews there was a plethora of bad ones. We decided we'd go anyway and judge for our selves.
So, first impressions - The building was a funny shape for a restaurant and I would say they definitely had too many tables in a small area but this wasn't a problem because we were one of the two tables taken up.
The menu was good - not too much in choice but everything was adaptable and according to the waiter everything was made fresh to order.
Me and my sister ordered burritos, my mum and friend ordered tacos. The waiter brought over some nachos with dips while we waited (which we assumed meant that it was going to be a long wait!).
The food - actually came quickly and was certainly hot (something that the bad reviews seem to pick up on a lot). The portions were very generous (order Tacos and you'll get four, some huge potato wedges and a side salad) and after trying a bit of each others we all agreed the food was very good.
Down sides? Erm, oh yeah, They could do with turning the air con down a bit. Also, they don't have drink machines - the soft drinks are poured out of litre bottles and my friends drink was quiet flat, they happily opened a new bottle for her when I pointed it out though.
I will certainly be going again and hope that the service and food is just as good!
Hero Buritto also does takeaway and you can see the menu on their website -
http://www.heroburrito.co.uk/ |
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| AVATAR -The Last Airbender |
[Aug. 12th, 2010|06:08 pm] |
And yes, it is called Avatar.
Just because there is another film by the same ish name does NOT mean that it isn't called Avatar!!!!!
OK, I'm fine now. I might have to go back to the cinema and apologize to the staff member who served me though...
So, I was expecting to be disappointed. I l-o-v-e-d the anime series so much! I have all the DVD's and when I heard that a film was being made I did a little dance.
The first thing that made me expect disappointment is pretty obvious - there was no way that they where going to be able to fit all that goodness into a couple of hours.
The second thing? I've got a letter a word and some bollocks for you - M. Night Shyamalan. Never liked him, hopefully never will because that would mean I had somehow developed brain damage.
The third thing came about when I heard from a friend that they were putting all of the series into one film. WTF?!?
Shouldn't have worried about number three, the film was based around the first series, they seem to be planning on doing a film per series.
I had number two right though. Typical M. Night Shyamalan. The casting was, in my opinion, just plain wrong. There wasn't a single character who I felt was being correctly portrayed by the cast, I was soooo disappointed by the acting. Though in all fairness with that script and directing I don't blame the actors, not 100% anyway.
Number one was more general, and was generally right because it was generally shit.
Yes the CGI and fight scene's were very well made but that so doesn't make up for what was wrong with it.
End of rant. |
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| Sherlockian goodness |
[Jul. 29th, 2010|12:02 am] |
The new BBC Sherlock Holmes series started last Sunday.
Being a huge fan girl I pretty much pee myself whenever someone so much as say's Sherlock Holmes but I was still apprehensive about a 21st century Holmes.
I needn't have worried.
It was AWESOME!
The actor playing Holmes, Benedict Cumberpatch (I know, what a name), Is honestly great for the role. I was so impressed with how they've modernized Holmes and his work, some really brilliant work there from the guys behind Dr who.
Apparently there's only three episode's planned (including the one last Sunday) but with 60 stories by the great Sir Arthur Conan Doyle I'm hoping for more! |
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| You know you have writers block when... |
[Jul. 19th, 2010|09:40 pm] |
You've been sat in front of your laptop for two hours, you've cleaned it six times, checked your email at least once every ten minutes and have only written three words.
You know your tired when you've spent ten minutes trying to wipe a mark off your screen and it turns out to be a misplaced apostrophe.
I've been a lazy blogger! There hasn't been much going on but it was The Symphony at Hoghton Tower at the start of this month which was amazing as always. We went a bit crazy with the make up this year. I stuck feathers around my eyes, Zara went for a 'Queen of Hearts' look and Jemma went nuts with glue and glitter.
A fun time was had by all, the fire works were excellent this year and we managed to get almost everything home, the only loss was one of mum's shoes (which she still wants to go back for). |
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| #33 |
[May. 15th, 2010|11:09 pm] |
Yesterday at 7pm I climbed into a metal cadge with my good friend Jemma which was hoisted 200 feet in the air and then I jumped out.
No, she hasn't driven me to suicide, yet.
I was ticking another item off my 'bucket list' - Bungee Jump.
It wasn't one I was particularly looking to do but when I saw it was going to be just round the corner and was for a charity me and mine support each year at Houghton Tower ,St Catherine's Hospice, I knew it was time to bungee!
I've never been more scared before (whilst awake) in my entire life. That's why Jemma was in the cage with me, though I've found out since that she was almost as terrified as me when we started the assent. Standing at the edge trying not to look down there was a second or two when I was absolutely sure that I was not going to do it but its on the list and my friends are watching and my family is here and Andy is filming and...oh...I can see into my bedroom window from here. Ok, so count down from three and just lean forward.
I screamed. A lot. And swore. And, yes, you can hear the screaming and swearing on the recording which we will put up on YouTube sometime tomorrow.
It was an amazing experience and I am sooooo glad that I've done it. I wouldn't do it alone again however I will be doing it once more next year tandem, with Zara, who really wants to do it but is terrified of height's.
I would like to thank everyone that sponsored me, Managed to raise £120. Also thank you too Mum for coming, Andy for filming, Jemma for coming up with me, Zara for begging me not to go and Dad for buying crepes for everyone after wards! |
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| This is getting ridiculous... |
[May. 8th, 2010|03:07 am] |
I haven't blogged since the 14th april?
I mean things have happened since then surely?
Hmmm....
OH! Iron Man 2!!! God I was so excited that week, I would like to apologize (profusely) to mum who did get deafened (and sometimes slapped) every time the Iron Man 2 advert came on. I made mum book tickets and come with me and yes, we were really, really early!
The film went beyond my expectations. I always worry about sequels for films I love but I shouldn't have bothered, The first film was a brilliant introduction to the characters and concept and the second is an excellent follow up, plus It's filled with fan-girl 'squee' moments. I've spent everyday I've had off work since trying to get someone to come and see it with me again!
Speaking of work I am still doing a ridiculous amount of extras.
I am so exhausted, sick and tired of work. I need to get away for a bit but I'm not allowed to book anytime off because we haven't enough staff. I literally cannot get sick. Ughh.
I would have phoned in sick on Tuesday night if that hadn't been one of my precious few days off. I managed to concuss myself, I know, I'm a genius. Me and Zara went to Blackpool to the Sea Life Center, which is smaller than i remember, with the boy I met at warehouse (I know, I never thought I'd be saying that either) and some of his friends. Any how I was crouched to look at some (fuck-ugly) fishes stood up way to fast and clocked my head on the three inch thick glass tank edge. Everything went totally black form about five seconds and when my hearing whooshed (yes, it whooshed) back to me and all I could hear was Zara laughing hysterically, so I figured I wasn't gushing blood and would probably survive.
So Iron Man, To much work and concussion. Yep.
Oh, not sure if you still read my blog Dan, but thanks for talking me down when I let it all get to me! |
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