My Week in Twitpics #1

Sunday, 31 March 2013

As you may or may not know I have a Blackberry, this means that to upload photos to Instagram, I have to mess about a fair bit. I have to take the picture on the Blackberry, Email it to myself. THEN access that email on my tablet, download the photo, upload it to my Instagram, pick the filter and post. So I have decided that until such a time as I have a phone that I can get Instagram on, I will just post pictures straight from my phone to Twitter. I am looking into apps that will give me cool filter effects and there will be a post on them shortly. As such I am introducing a new feature, 'My Week in Twitpics', which is basically the same as 'My Week on Instagram'. With that long introduction out of the way let's get started!


  1. Camel Balls Bubblegum! my friend Ellie found these in our local Supermarket. They are a liquid filled sour chewing gum. I think the packaging is completely halarious!
  2. Toy Tardis! This was actually a birthday present from my mum that failed to arrive before my birthday, so I arrived home on Wednesday to find this waiting for me in my room! It makes noises when you move it around, and the doors open! (So Awesome)
  3. Creepy Statues! These statues were in the restaurant that me and mum went to for lunch. They really freaked me out. In fact as I was taking this picture one of the arms was swaying as if it wanted to grab me! Scary stuff...
  4. Haircut! This was taken about an hour after I had my haircut! I now have a fringe, AND LAYERS!
  5. Celebrity Juice Easter Egg! I found this in Tesco and couldn't resist it, I also bought one for my brother and one for my sister. OOOOOOOOOOOSH!
  6. Strawberry Iced Lemonade! Despite it being freezing outside when mum and I went to Costa I couldn't pass up trying this. I was not disappointed, it was very refreshing! Perfect for summer (When it finally comes around)
  7. Models Own Fruit Pastel Collection! I was super naughty and bought the Fruit Pastel Collection when I saw it in Boots. I just couldn't help myself. I wrote a post on them here if you want to check that out!
  8. I'm an Owl! I found this cute little owl mask in Claire's accessories and couldn't resist snapping a quick pic!
  9. The Best thing about being home! I awoke this morning to the sound of bacon sizzling, and I came down expecting a bacon sarnie, but I was greeted by a Full English! Happy Days...
I hope you've enjoyed my first photo roundup! Let me know in the comments if you want to see more like this! 
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31 Day Challenge! Day 31! Self Portrait and My Favourite Part about this Challenge!

Sunday, 31 March 2013


It is far too early, and I have just woken up, therefore I will NOT be taking a picture of myself this morning. I have however included a picture that got taken of me just the other day after I had my hair cut!

So what have I loved about this challenge? Well I have really liked posting every single day, although I know there is no way that I could come up with things to post every day, but I am definitely going to keep posting a few times a week. If I have something to talk about anyway!

Another thing I have enjoyed is sharing some information about me that my followers don't already know! I've loved reading comments from people who like the same things as me! It was actually creepy that so many people agreed with my choices for yesterday's topic. In fact someone agreed with me to a tee!

I've really enjoyed this challenge and I will definitely be taking on other challenges in the future! Please let me know in the comments if you enjoyed this challenge! If you want to check out my other challenge days then please click the links below:

  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...
  • Day 24 - Most Embarrassing Memories!
  • Day 25 - My Current Location!
  • Day 26 - My Favourite Food
  • Day 27 - 3 Online People I want to meet!
  • Day 28 - My Guilty Pleasures!
  • Day 29 - My Favourite Time of Year!
  • Day 30 - My Favourite Flavour of Ice Cream

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The Host! The Book vs. The Film

Saturday, 30 March 2013


Yesterday I went all the way into Reading to see The Host with my sister! I was super excited about seeing the film seeing as I loved the book so much, and it wasn't terrible, but there were some things missing so I thought I would compare the two.

Firstly there are some MAJOR jumps in the beginning of the film that miss out some of my favourite parts of the book. Like it completely skipped the parts where she teaches at a college, sharing her experiences with other planets. It also misses out the parts with her therapist which I found interesting in the book. It also skips the part where Melanie/Wanderer plans their trip into the desert. In fact it kind of just happens, and their long journey through the desert seemed to last mere seconds onscreen. I understand they had to cut some things, but there were parts that originally made me fall in love with the book that they took out!

One of my major disappointments was that they removed Wanderer's stories about the other planets! I was really intrigued to see how they would show the planet of the 'ice bears' and the 'see weeds', but there were never even mentioned. Also the build up from the humans not trusting her to trusting her was kind of sudden, like they all flicked a switch and suddenly trusted her. Whereas in the book it took them all a LONG time to begin trusting her and it was through her interesting stories that people became relaxed around her in the first place!

There is a long list of holes I could pick in this film, but I won't keep going on and on. Basically this film feels a little rushed. It still ended up being a 2 hour film, but as someone who read the book I feel there was so much more detail in the book that makes the story so much greater. I loved this book SO much more than the Twilight series and I'm so disappointed in the film. It was nice to see one of my favourite stories brought to life, but I certainly prefer the version I created in my own mind. So in the war of Book vs. Film I'd have to say that the book won!
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31 Day Challenge! Day 30! My Favourite Ice Cream Flavour

Saturday, 30 March 2013


I have two main ice cream flavours. If I'm eating Ben and Jerry's ice creams it has to be Cookie Dough. Although I do have a massive love for Cherry Garcia, I just never seem to be able to find it, and even when I do it is never on offer so it's something I eat for a special treat!

As for normal ice cream flavours it has to be Mint Choc Chip. I don't really like chocolate ice cream, but I love chocolate IN ice cream, and there is something about the added freshness that eating Mint ice cream gives me that I just love!

So there you have it! Those are my favourite ice cream flavours! Let me know what your favourites are in the comments. If you want to check out my other challenge days then please use the links below:
  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...
  • Day 24 - Most Embarrassing Memories!
  • Day 25 - My Current Location!
  • Day 26 - My Favourite Food
  • Day 27 - 3 Online People I want to meet!
  • Day 28 - My Guilty Pleasures!
  • Day 29 - My Favourite Time of Year!

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31 Day Challenge! Day 29! My Favourite Time of Year!

Friday, 29 March 2013

As you may or may not be able to tell my favourite time of the year is Christmas. It isn't just Christmas though, my favourite time of year extends from Christmas all the way to my birthday on the 2nd of February! 

The best thing about Christmas is that I get to spend time with my family, and for the most part around Christmas we all try to get along! As well as that I love giving presents, even if it is only something small I love the look on someone's face when they open a present from me. 

Then obviously shortly after Christmas you get the New Year, and although I severely dislike celebrating New Year's Eve I always get excited at what the New Year represents! The whole idea of a new start and a new you, even if it doesn't last long is always exciting!

After New Years it's a mere month until my birthday and I always get excited about celebrating my birthday! I'll admit I love there being one day a year that the attention is on me!

So yeah from the 24th December until the 3rd of February is my favourite time of the year! What's yours?

If you want to check out my other challenge days then please use the links below:
  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...
  • Day 24 - Most Embarrassing Memories!
  • Day 25 - My Current Location!
  • Day 26 - My Favourite Food
  • Day 27 - 3 Online People I want to meet!
  • Day 28 - My Guilty Pleasures!

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31 Day Challenge! Day 28! What's your guilty pleasure?

Thursday, 28 March 2013


This is actually a pretty difficult one. I don't consider myself to have 'guilty' pleasures because I'm very open about what I like, even if it's a tad embarrassing...

I like listening to seriously cheesy pop songs and singing along when no one is looking! For example yesterday when I drove home I listened to Disney songs the entire way home, and not just listened, but SANG to them... but I am in no way guilty about this! 

I guess one of my guilty pleasures when I am SERIOUSLY bored is Googling myself and seeing what search results come up... but other than that I can't think of any!

So yeah, sorry this one was a short one!

If you want to check out my other challenge days please use the links below:
  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...
  • Day 24 - Most Embarrassing Memories!
  • Day 25 - My Current Location!
  • Day 26 - My Favourite Food
  • Day 27 - 3 Online People I want to meet!


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31 Day Challenge! Day 27! 3 Online Friends that I hope to meet soon!

Wednesday, 27 March 2013


Since I started blogging in November last year I have made a few friends that I definitely want to meet soon! Although one of the people I will mention is not a blogger ;)

I made friends with Kerrie of Pish Posh and Polish after joining the British Nail Bloggers group on Facebook and realising that we both lived in the same town! So as soon as I have the time we will be meeting up in person!

Another friend I've made online is Rach from 'What Rach Loves' and 'Phoenix Nails'. I actually started talking to Rach because I did a guest post over on her Nail Blog! Since then we have done a beauty box swap, and I hope that maybe one day we'll get to meet up!

The third online 'friend' I have met, was actually through a dating website! I don't want to give too much away as of yet, but we've been talking for a few months now and we are meeting up tomorrow!! EEEEEK! I am seriously excited and nervous at the same time! I hope you'll all be keeping your fingers crossed for me!

If you want to check out my other challenge days then please check out the links below:

  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...
  • Day 24 - Most Embarrassing Memories!
  • Day 25 - My Current Location!
  • Day 26 - My Favourite Food

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31 Day Challenge! Day 26! My Favourite Food....

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Can I just say all the food and be done with it... no? awww ok... Well this is my favourite food in the world (apologies for the horrible quality this was taken on my Blackberry):

Rare Steak with Red Wine, Mushroom and Bacon Sauce, With Chips, Peas and Onion Rings

In my opinion there isn't a food in the world that is better than that... but here are a few of my other fav's!
  • McDonalds
  • Lasagne
  • Hunters Chicken
  • Extra Cheesy Pizza
So there you have it! There are a few of my favourite foods! If you want to check out my other challenge days then please click the links below:
  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...
  • Day 24 - Most Embarrassing Memories!
  • Day 25 - My Current Location!
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ATTENTION FOLLOWERS!

Monday, 25 March 2013

You may have noticed my new layout and domain!!! I'm gutted that I am currently too busy to start on writing up new stuff for you guys, but I have a week off from Wednesday so expect some new and exciting things!

Also I will be launching some regular features shortly (when I have time to decide what I'm going to write), so if there is anything you particularly want to see on my blog then please leave suggestions in the comments! Also there will be a giveaway coming up on the blog shortly to celebrate the launch of the new domain! So watch this space!


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31 Day Challenge! Day 25! My Location!

Monday, 25 March 2013

Aberystwyth Pier

My current location is Aberystwyth in Wales. I study at the university here so for 3 years I have lived here. It's by the sea, which means that the weather is pretty eratic, when it's good it's very very good, and when it is bad it is terrible. For example, currently the weather is FREEZING cold, and the winds are so strong they can blow you over. Also for some reason there is always a sunny day whenever the University has an open day, prompting everyone to believe that there is some kind of weather machine being hidden at the uni! Basically Aber is a town for students, old people, and holiday makers. The nightlife is pretty sweet (because of the students) and there is enough to do if your bored. The cinema only has one screen so don't expect to get to see new releases on time! Which is one of my BIGGEST annoyances with Aber...

Anyway, I will be moving back home to Newbury, Berkshire in a couple of months and I'd like to say I'm going to miss Aberystwyth but I really don't think I will! I'll certainly miss my friends, the night life, and the independance i've had at University but apart from that I am fairly happy to be moving home soon! If you want to check out my other challenge days please check out the links below:

  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...
  • Day 24 - Most Embarrassing Memories!

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31 Day Challenge! Day 24! My Most Embarrassing Moment!

Sunday, 24 March 2013

From top left to bottom right: Zebra, At Thorpe Park, Condom love at a JLS concert, Stupid face, Inbred viewing at Abertoir, Alyssia in Wonderland, First Year Love, First Headphone Disco, Back to Skool party!

There seems to be a never ending stream of embarrassing photos of me on Facebook, mainly because I always pull weird faces at the camera. Mostly because I find that I take HORRIBLE photo's when I am actually trying to look good. So as well as sharing these photo's I thought I'd tell you a few of my embarrassing stories!


  1. The first time I met The Wanted my sister was shaking and crying like a complete fool. As she was hugging Nathan Sykes (her favourite) he was like 'AWWW it's ok' and I came along and had to say something stupid.. So I said, (jokingly) 'oh it's ok I'm her carer she's on day release' and he was like 'OMG REALLY!!' and I had to just say 'no...' which earned me the weirdest look ever... Needless to say I'll never attempt to tell Nathan a joke again...
  2. My first ever Bay Radio social was pub golf. I challenged one of the second years saying if I beat him he could never shout 'FRESHER' at me ever again. A few hours later, I threw up in the loo's of one of the pubs! Had I stayed though I totally would have beat him!
  3. At our Rocky Horror Halloween party last year, I drank too much and was sick by 9pm... We were supposed to go to the union, but I never made it...
So there you have it, there are three of my most embarrassing memories! Let me know in the comments what your most embarrassing memories are!

Also as a side note I hope you like my new layout! Let me know what you think. If you want to check out my other challenge days then please check out the links below:
  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?
  • Day 23 - My Hobbies...

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31 Day Challenge! Day 23! My Hobbies!

Saturday, 23 March 2013

My most obvious hobby is watching film and TV shows! I watch something every day, and I literally can't go a day without watching something or other, but a hobby that I've only recently began to properly enjoy is blogging! I currently run two blogs, this one here and my Nail Blog. Although I haven't posted on my Nail blog for a few weeks it is in no way dead, I am just waiting for my schedule to lighten so I can paint my nails more. Plus I was waiting for my nails to grow out! Incase you haven't seen my nail blog yet here are a few examples of things I have posted in the past:

Then I just recently started up this blog! I'm going to be getting a bit more serious with my blogging in the coming months, especially when I have graduated. I'm going to be launching my own domain next week, and in preparation my blog will be having a redesign over the coming days. I'm so excited for everything that is to come on this blog and I hope that you guys continue to read and enjoy my blog!

If you want to check out my other challenge days then please click the links below:

  • Day 1 - Self Portrait and 5 random facts
  • Day 2 - Favourite Quotes
  • Day 3 - What makes you happy?
  • Day 4 - Best Childhood Memories
  • Day 5 - Movies I never get sick of.
  • Day 6 - My Last Random Act of Kindness.
  • Day 7 - My Dream Job
  • Day 8 - My Pet Peeve's
  • Day 9 - What is on my Life/Bucket List
  • Day 10 - Daily Routine
  • Day 11 - The Last Book I Read
  • Day 12 - Something I Miss
  • Day 13 - Do You Have any Regrets?
  • Day 14 - Whats on my iPod?
  • Day 15 - What makes me Awesome?
  • Day 16 - My Biggest Accomplishment!
  • Day 17 - When and Why I started Blogging!
  • Day 18 - Where am I happiest?
  • Day 19 - 5 Blogs I Read on a Regular Basis
  • Day 20 - What do you collect?
  • Day 21 - My Biggest Fears...
  • Day 22 - What do I do when I am Home Alone?

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