Back To Normality...Sort Of

After what was quite possibly the longest and most stressful week of my life last week, this week is looking far more promising. Had a fab weekend with Karla and it was nice to have some chill time away from work (which is going to be crazy busy again this week due to more visits and meetings.) Looking forward to PAYDAY tomorrow! Going to try and put some into my savings before I do anything else so I don't end up spending it all on Christmas festivities. I'm reeeeaaally looking forward to doing my Christmas shopping in Bristol this year - it looks every bit as good as my beloved Manchester except I won't know my way around as well. 


Lots more holiday talk over the weekend...I've put my summer holiday request in so fingers crossed I get it off, then it'll be two weeks travelling, exploring and riding elephants. Exciting! But that's ages away yet, let's just stay focused on CHRISTMAS! Top of my list is same as every year. It's looking pretty doubtful though..

K-Dub Is Coming To Town

...tomorrow! I'm so excited to see my little pally. I've not seen her since August and I'm so excited for lots of catching up and cider drinking time! 

Christmas Is Coming!

...and Arthur Christmas was AWESOME.

What A Week!

Suuuuuch a long and exhausting week! Too much has happened to squeeze all into one post. I'm just glad it's Saturday (my first Saturday off in 3 months to be exact.) And I've had a nice chill day doing my nails and hair and watching Christmas films allllll day and now I'm off to the cinema to see another Christmas film. Hooray! 


Had my riding lesson yesterday which went really well. I'm improving every week yahoo! Also, got my bestie from the north westie coming to stay with me tomorrow. Double yahoo! Anyway I'd better go and get ready. Got my new Topshop jumper on which is making me smile. Maybe I'll wear my new lipstick too :)

Happy Tuesday!

What A Week!

I made it through the most stressful week of my life and I'm still in one piece (just about.) I had to work on my day off Friday so today is my only day off this week and it's fair to say I'm EXHAUSTED. However I've bought myself some nice new jeans from Topshop for being such a good little worker. I'm going to wear them to a leaving party / meal on Thursday so hope they fit! Burgundy is totally in this winter and they all have really good reviews so no doubt I'll get plenty of wear out of them this winter.

Going to have a nice chill day today, do my nails with my new metallic nail wraps, help my mum do some shopping then go for a little gingerbread latte in town :) Got my riding lesson on Friday afternoon and (hopefully) a visit from one of my favourite people. Anyway, I'm off to go get ready so TTFN! xo

Santa Pug!

Christmas Sunday!

So today I've had a leisurely day which began with horse riding this morning, then town and shopping this afternoon with my sister and now we're just in a bit of a food slump after a big sunday roast. (Yum.) We've even bought a couple of Christmas presents, so in keeping with the festive theme, we're going to watch a Christmas film. Today's film of choice is 'The Search For Santa Paws.' It's so crap and cheesy but I love it anyway. 


Insanely busy week next week so probably won't even have time to come up for air, let alone post anything, but I shall try my hardest. Hope everyone's weekend was fab! :)

Recessional

God of our fathers, known of old—
Lord of our far-flung battle line—
Beneath whose awful hand we hold
Dominion over palm and pine—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

The tumult and the shouting dies—
The Captains and the Kings depart—
Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
An humble and a contrite heart.
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

Far-called our navies melt away—
On dune and headland sinks the fire—
Lo, all our pomp of yesterday
Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!
Judge of the Nations, spare us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

If, drunk with sight of power, we loose
Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe—
Such boastings as the Gentiles use,
Or lesser breeds without the Law—
Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget—lest we forget!

For heathen heart that puts her trust
In reeking tube and iron shard—
All valiant dust that builds on dust,
And guarding calls not Thee to guard.
For frantic boast and foolish word,
Thy Mercy on Thy People, Lord!
Amen.

- Rudyard Kipling

Sharing some Ugg love!

I am so in love with my new boots! Usually I think Ugg boots are hideous but since last year when they brought out the proper 'boot' style ones (which are actually a proper boot and not just sloppy sheepskin) I have been after a pair for myself. And since House of Fraser had a flash-sale on last week, I got myself a pair as a little Christmas treat. And WOW. They are so toasty and warm I never want to wear anything else through these cold months! Definitely worth the money. I wore them for the first time tonight for a few drinks at the pub and they're just super comfy and toasty warm :) BIG LOVE FOR THE UGG.

All I want for Christmas is a...

Goodbye Monday!

And so ends another Monday. Monday's I think are everyone's least favourite day of the week. Lots to be cracking on with this week both at work and at home. I've got a garage full of Uni stuff that needs sorting but unfortunately I think that's going to have to wait until my week off work in January. Lots of selling / ebaying to get done then as well as lots of throwing out. I wore my new H&M hat to work today, it's SO cute, I'm glad I bought it. Will try and post a pic later on in the week. Anyway, bed is calling. It's only 9.30 but I'm pooped after being up at half 6 to take my sister to work! 


More posts to come towards the end of the week. And hopefully a couple more of my favourite war poems. 


Love and light xo

...& So Begins Another Week

Hello all! I hope you've all got your poppies on this week & wearing with pride. I know I am. Anyway, in keeping with Armistice day, here's probably one of the most famous poems by John McCrae.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Sunday Funday!

Had a nice day off today hanging out with my sister. We headed into town for a christmas (obviously) latte then drove to a country pub for Sunday lunch. It was so good. We were both super full after though so have just come home and sat on the sofa in a food-coma since. I wore my new cardi today and it kept me super warm even though it was frosty outside! Mumma & Papa are home tomorrow so we'll no doubt have something yummy for tea. Hooray, no more fending for myself and getting up ridic early to get stuff done!

Teenage Dream

This song ALWAYS puts me in a great mood. It's the opening song from Katy's tour so every time I hear the opening guitar strum it reminds me of Katy Perry rising up out of the floor on her podium. Plus it's a great song to play in the car. I hope it puts you in a great mood too :)

Day Off!

So FINALLY I have a day off. Phew! Unfortunately I didn't get the lie in I was craving because my sister left the heating on last night so I woke up at half 6 this morning absolutely roasting and didn't get back to sleep properly. However I had a nice morning - took my sister to work and had my first gingerbread latte of the season from Starbucks (it was amazing.) And I've done some washing, done my nails and now I'm just chilling at home in my new chunky cream cardi with my Christmas candle burning watching Food Network and drinking a MASSIVE cup of tea. Could life actually get any better? No, is the answer. Going to pop to Sainsburys later on and get a few things for tea. Might do a little bit more NYC research too. Yay!

QOTD

'Never love anyone who treats you like you're ordinary.'


   - Oscar Wilde

PS22 Chorus Cover Adele

Katy Perry Round 2!

Well I can't believe it's been over a week since we all went to see Katy again! I only got hold of the pictures from Cal's camera last night but here are a sneaky few...such a good night! This time last week I was practically zombie-like at work due to getting in at 2am and being up at 7. It was definitely worth it though.

ZZzzzzzz....

Wow this week has been exhausting...and it's only Tuesday! Did a 13 hour day yesterday for stock take prep (ouch) and another long one today for stock take. HOWEVER...it's all over now and I can have a nice little glass of wine even though no day off until FRIDAY. No rest for the wicked :(


Had a really great riding lesson on Sunday...I even managed a couple of jumps! My confidence is nearly almost 100% back and I'm enjoying it more each week. Really looking forward to my next lesson.


Will do a proper post on Friday when I've got some more time...but for now, I've got Abi coming over for some wine and a gossip. Oh yes!


:)