Let's Go Back

Day 21... Phew, we're almost there! Although I think I'm going to miss blogging everyday! I'll have to think of new things to blog about too. Arrrrgh! So today we're going back to post links to our favourite posts. Again I know I don't really have much to go back to but I'm sure I can find something for you all.

As I don't have a picture relevant to the post... Here's a penguin/

A Favourite Picture - my favourite picture of my from childhood.

London Pet Show 2013 - dogs!

Favourite Quotes - the quotes that get me through the day.

Book of Mormon, I Love You - my thoughts on the musical.

Anxiety Struggles

Just a quick one for today’s challenge. I have an interview on Wednesday so I’m full steam ahead on lesson planning and interview prep!

Today we’re talking about what we struggle (why does this spelling of struggle not look right?) with. You’ll know from my Daily Challenges in Life post that I can struggle with anxiety. It used to be on a daily basis but I have managed to calm myself down a lot. Head over there if you want more!

To add to that I struggle with OCD in a mild form. I constantly think I’ve left my straighteners on, or not locked the door, and I will obsess over it until I’m home. Also, once I get something in my head (currently I’m thinking about what I need to remember to print for my interview) I will not stop thinking about it until it’s a) done or b) slept. If I do forget the next day, I have to be very aware to not think of that thing as it’ll start all over again!

As I said, sorry for the rushed post… It’ll all be done after Wednesday!

Sunday Social: Summer, Summer, Summertime

Sunday again. This weekend has gone way too fast. Last night I went to see McFly which was amazing! And next week I have an interview, which I hope will be amazing…

1. What is your favourite kind of surprise?

I really don’t like surprises… Is that bad? I am way too nosey to wait! But a good surprise is my favourite.

2. Flowers or chocolate?

The weight watcher in my says flowers. But the inner fatty says ‘GIVE ME CHOCOLATE!’

3. What is your favourite summertime activity?

Summer means festival season! I’m off to Glastonbury this year with some lovely friends so it’ll be INCREDIBLE.

4. Do you have any vacations planned this summer?

YES! I’m going to Thailand in August for a few weeks and I’m so excited! If anyone has any suggestions for while we’re there – please let me know.

5. Favourite summer holiday?

Does my birthday count as a holiday? It’s at the end of July if you were wondering…

6. What is your dream vacation?

I love America. I’m dying to go to Disney World and Universal, and Harry Potter World. I also would love to go to San Fran and Miami for a while.

Have a lovely week and get involved next Sunday!

A Childhood Memory & Favourite Bloggers

I’m a day behind on the challenge! But for a good reason - my mum has been in London with me this weekend so I’ve not been able to sit at my computer. But I’m here now and combining two days into one. Is that ok with everyone? Yeah? Good.

Day 18: A Childhood Memory

I don’t have a great long term memory so for me to remember anything from when I was younger is a challenge in itself! But one memory that kept coming to me while I was writing was from primary school. I know I was under 9 but I can’t pinpoint an actual age. We lived close to school but my mum drove there as (I think) she had to go to work straight after. This particular day my grandparents picked me up instead; ‘this is strange?’ I remember thinking. They drove me home and a police car was parked outside. ‘Uh oh! What did I do?’ I thought to myself and racked my brain to think about if I’d accidently stolen something (when I was still in a pram, apparently I stole some gum by putting it in my pram and mum didn’t notice…). Then mum came to the door with a neck brace on. As she’d left school that morning she was waiting at a junction. From the left, a car had flashed his lights at her – now I don’t know about you, I thought that meant that ‘I’m letting you go’? Well this person actually meant ‘I can’t stop’. So mum went and the car went into the side of her. She came out of it with whiplash. That’s where my memory ends.

Day 19: Favourite Bloggers

I am still quite new to the blogging scene (I’m less than a month old!) and I’m always on the lookout for new blogs. The following have really inspired me to carry on with my blog and I just think they’re great.

1. Laura @ A Scottish Lass

I love this lovely blog. Laura’s reviews are absolutely great – so informative and I feel I can rely on her opinion if there’s something there I want. The photography with her posts is fantastic too! Check out this photography on the Urban Decay Naked Foundation post. The way she writes is great and she replies to comments which I think is just so nice of her. Now to stop fangirling and move on…

2. Steph @ Bourbon and Glitter

Again, I really like the way that Steph writes, she’s so friendly and just makes you feel glad you are reading. She also tells you how to make cocktail cupcakes. A girl after my own heart!

3. Christine @ Life With a Side of Coffee

She watches Smash, I love Smash… I can’t quite put my finger on what I love about this blog, but I just do.

And there we have it. Two days in one. And coming up in Sunday Social – I’ve been a busy blogging bee today!

A Favourite Picture

I'm not one to enjoy having a photo taken so I've picked an oldie...

Now, you may be thinking "Woah now, she's feeding a dinosaur?!" But you'd be mistaken. Through the magic of Photoshop, they were able to put me in the same picture as a toy dinosaur. Magic. This was done for the local newspaper... I have no idea what the article was. Maybe they found dinosaurs in Birmingham? We'll never know...