Life update: September 2015

Hi everyone! I've been silent on here since the beginning of September and for good reason too! I thought I'd do a little update post just to let you all know what's going on, where I've been and what I've been doing. 

At the beginning of September, I landed myself in a new job. I absolutely love what I'm doing - I'm a Credit Controller which is something I've done before and found that it suited me perfectly. I've been in and out of employment all year and I can finally say that I've found a job I like! This is my third week and it literally feels like I started yesterday, my group is an absolutely amazing bunch of people, which makes it all the better. 

I've also been down to London again for two reasons, one to see my Sister again and the other...HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR!! Oh god I can't even contain how excited I was to be there, to see everything and to actually capture some memories. I literally want to go back tomorrow, it was amazing. For a true Potterhead like me, this was such a great experience and my Boyfriend really enjoyed it too (we went on his birthday...it was more of a present for me haha!). It was also nice to see my Sister again as I'd not seen her in about 6 weeks. She cooked us a lovely dinner and her Fiancé made us pudding. It's a shame I couldn't of stayed longer but we had no one to feed the cat whilst we were away. 

The rest of September is looking pretty bland if I'm being honest, but I'm okay with that. I've had such a great start to the month, I won't be disappointed if the latter part is a bit more quiet. My Dad goes into hospital later this month so that's really taking up most of my thoughts at the moment - I shan't really be posting anything on here about that as it's quite a stressful time for all of us as he's having another heart operation and we're not too sure how it's going to go. 

I'm not quite sure what posts I've got planned for my blog as of yet, I really haven't had the time to sit down and think about it. I need to start making my planner a little more interesting, which is what I plan on doing this weekend as it'll be the first weekend in a while where I just get to chill and do nothing. 

Till next time!

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32 Questions

Hi guys! 

I thought I'd come back and do a post today of some random questions I've plucked up, so here we go!

1) Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?

We don't have a wardrobe in our bedroom, morelike a build in wardrobe with voile curtains to cover it, so I don't really have a choice but to have them closed unless I want it looking all messy! 

2) Do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels?

No - I'm very particular with my hair care and I can't really say I stay in a lot of hotels! 

3) Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in our out?

Regardless of the time of the year, I always sleep with my feet out off the covers but I have to make sure my shoulders are covered. I know, I'm weird. This doesn't fare well with my partner as he cannot stay still when he's asleep! 

4) Have you ever stolen a street sign?

No! I am not a thief haha

5) Do you cut out coupons and then never use them?

No! I'm actually really good at using coupons if I ever get them. 

6) Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees?

Attacked by a bear, bees are my biggest fear. 

7) Do you always smile for pictures?

I don't like other people taking my photo but I don't mind taking my own photo - maybe it's because I have control over how I look! I always find I look really awkward when other people take my photo regardless of if I smile or not! 

8) Do you ever count your steps when you walk?

No, I can't say that I do!

9) Have you ever peed in the woods?

I don't actually think I've had a tinkle in the woods...however I have done in a field haha!

10) Do you still watch cartoons?

If Family Guy or American Dad count then yes, if not then no!

11) Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?

Probably somewhere where no one would think it would be buried, so probably my hometown!

12) What do you drink with dinner?

Either water or squash, I don't really drink alcohol and I can't drink cows milk.

13) What do you dip a chicken nugget in?

Oh see this is a difficult one - if I cook them at home it's normally tomato sauce or if I buy them from McDonalds it's normally BBQ sauce.

14) What movies could you watch over and over and still love?

Shawshank Redemption, I never ever get bored of that film! 

15) Were you ever a Brownie?

Hell yeh I was! Although I didn't last long haha. 

16) Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?

No. I really am not confident enough to do that.

17) Can you change the oil in your car?

Yes! Well, I don't know if I could do it on my new car but my previous cars I've been able to.

18) Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket?

Nope - I've been driving for 5 years and I've potentially sped on every journey I've been on and never been caught! 

19) Afraid of heights?

If I had a choice, I wouldn't be at any height which causes me to feel uncomfortable haha. I prefer my feet on firm ground!

20) Do you sing in the car?

Yeh, especially when I'm on my own I really go for it! However if I'm in the car with my partner he just tends to look at me like "Why."

21) Is Christmas stressful?

Eh, it depends. I'm normally on top of stuff when it comes to Christmas so I don't really let it get to me! 

22) Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?

I've always wanted to be a Midwife and still want to be, but I don't know if I have the patience or funds to actually support myself to get to that stage.

23) Do you believe in ghosts?

I actually do, I love anything supernatural.

24) The first concert you ever went to?

The Killers in Birmingham when Sam's Town came out - absolutely amazing concert. After that I went to see Bon Jovi, which still remains as the best day of my life ever, even to this day!

25) Asda, Tesco or Sainsburys?

None! I actually only shop at Lidl...I get my petrol from Sainsburys though.

26) Nike or Adidas?

That's a tough one because I don't really wear either of these clothing brands. Whichever is more affordable!

27) Can you curl your tongue?

No, I was born tongue tied and had it cut when I was 15, so I can do very little with my tongue!

28) Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

I cried when my Nephew was born, I really felt an overwhelming sense of love because I took my sister to most of her scans and clothes shopping when she was pregnant. I dunno, that little boy means the world to me and I'm definitely an over protective Aunty! 

29) The last concert you saw?

Bon Jovi - best. day. ever.

30) Can you swim well?

I haven't swam in that many years I genuinely would not be able to answer this honestly. I actually have a bit of a fear of swimming, I don't like the thought of drowning.

31) Can you knit or crochet?

I can crochet a lot lot lot better than I can knit!

32) Are you a dog person or a cat person?

Cat person. I always have been more of a cat person, I don't know why! 

I know this was a bit of a random post but I just fancied doing something a little different today. Till next time! 

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About me: My piercings

This is quite possibly one of the most frequent things I get asked about...my piercings. So, I thought I'd do a blog post about my current piercings! 

Now, face on, you wouldn't actually guess that I've got 12 piercings. All you're able to see is my nose piercing! Until I wear my hair up, you don't realise I actually have 11 piercings in my ears. 

Here's some pictures of my ears: 

Helix, tragus, 2 x lobe, 6mm lobe.

Industrial, rook, conch, 2 x lobes, 6mm lobe.

Some of you may be thinking...why?

Well, I just really love the look of piercings. I love the comments I get from people when they realise I have them because you can't see them without my hair being tied up. I love the fact that most people would never think I'd be the sort of people to have piercings because I don't fit the typical stereotype of someone who has piercings. I don't believe in all of that, I like them because they add to my personality. I don't get them to fit in, I get them because... I like them.

Regarding my stretched lobes, I appreciate the fact that not everyone likes the look of stretched lobes, I've had some quite negative comments about them. Mainly "what will you do when you're older?"...well, quite frankly, I'm still going to have them. I've had them since I was 17, I'm now 21. I love them as much now as the day I started stretching, I may only go to around 8-10mm but I like the fact the size I'm at now hasn't changed the shape of my lobe. I love having a look at all the different types of jewellery I can get for my lobes, my plug collection at the moment may not be the biggest but I only buy quality items. No acrylic touches these ears...

Another question I get quite a lot is "did it hurt?" Of course it hurt, of course my ear swelled a little and yes there's normally a tiny bit of blood...but you know what, I've had most of these piercings for 5-6 years now, I can't even remember how it felt to get most of them pierced. I'd say I remember my rook being the most painful as my ears are quite small and it's an awkward place but honestly, I wouldn't be put off by other people's horror stories. Yes piercings hurt slightly but if you really want it, then you'll handle it. 

I've had my fair share of piercings that I've taken out too, I wont list them but of course piercings don't last forever. I generally heal very well when it comes to piercings but sometimes, they just aren't suited to your anatomy. I've got a scar on my bellybutton where I tried hanging onto my navel piercing but in all honesty, I really don't mind that it's there because it was the first real piercing that I had, it's a reminder of why I love getting them so much. 

I know this is quite a pointless post, but I love the fact that piercings are now becoming more accepted in general. I'd just like to point out the importance of safe piercing though...I cannot believe some of the botch jobs that are out there. If you really want a piercing, do your research into correct aftercare, decent piercings and studios. Please don't go to your local Claire's Accessories to get your piercings done, go and get them done properly with a needle in a sterile, safe environment.

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The A-Z of me

I've seen a post like this on one of the blogs I follow and it looked quite interesting so I thought I'd give it a go myself. 

So here goes, the A-Z of me! 

• A - Aunty. Becoming an Aunty has changed my life so much, I didn't even realise it would. When my sister told me she was pregnant, my heart filled with so many emotions and going through the pregnancy with her was a rollercoaster ride. I remember the day he was born, I couldn't help but cry happy tears! I love my nephew more than anything and now he's getting older and is able to say things to you it makes it even more enjoyable being around him. He's adorable and I looooove him. 

• B - Boyfriend. I've been with my other half now for 2 years and 2 months, it's gone so fast I can't even believe it! We've been through so much and we've certainly had our ups and downs but we're still together after it all. <3

• C  - Cats. I am completely and utterly obsessed with cats. I have my own kitten called Bonnie who is just over 6 months old and she's GORGEOUS. I also have two cats back at my Parent's house called Winnie and Beau and I love it when I see them because they still love me despite me leaving them!

• D - Driving. I cannot stand driving. I passed my test just over 4 years ago now and at first I loved it, the sense of freedom was amazing. Dont get me wrong, I love my car, I love being able to drive but now I just find it annoying at times. I don't deal with traffic well, I get terrible road rage and I cannot park to save my life...

• E - Education. I actually really liked the last year of school. I don't know why but I just did. All the other years I absolutely hated it but year 11 was a good year for me. I didn't enjoy sixth form though, hence why I left half way through. I have pondered going back into education but it'd cost me a lot now...

• F - Facebook. I do not have facebook and I'm sick of people going on about it. I've not had it for about 2.5 years now and I don't even miss it. 

• G - Gardening. I really love gardening as sad as that sounds. I used to work in the Garden Center at Homebase and I absolutely loved it. 

• H - Hair dye. I am completely obsessed with hair dye and dying my hair. I love the smell of dying my hair, the end result and the comments I get. I'm thinking about changing my hair to pink rather than red (just for a change!) but I don't think I'd ever stop dying my hair.

• I - Insecurities. I have days where I'm really insecure about everything, especially my stomach. I hated it before I had my appendix out but since then I have hated it even more. I just wish I could wear all the baggy clothes in the world to hide it. 

• J - Jogging. I recently took up jogging as a way to keep myself fit and healthy and I really enjoy it. I had to give it up for a few weeks after I had my appendix out though as I was at risk of giving myself a hernia..I plan on getting back on track as soon as possible as I want to get back to feeling fit and healthy! 

• K - Knitting. I love anything knitted, crocheted, basically anything crafty. I have been crocheting and knitting for around 6 years now and I would love to pass the skill on to others.

• L - Leggings. You'll more than likely ever only see me in leggings as I HATE wearing jeans. I can't stand the thought of wearing them! I've recently started wearing skirts and dresses but jeans I just can't deal with. 

• M - Makeup. I have a really unhealthy obsession with makeup. Even if I don't need something, I'll buy it as the feeling of having new makeup makes me feel so happy. I'm particularly obsessed with buying lip balms, I literally have over 50...

• N - Nail biting. Urghhhh this is one of my pet hates! I haven't bitten my nails in years, I find it disgusting. I always have a nail file handy in case I have a broken nail. I hate seeing other people biting their nails! 

• O - Operations. Before this year, I had only ever had one "operation" which was when I had a lingual frenectomy when I was about 15. This year I've had two, one earlier on this year when I had all my wisdom teeth removed and one a couple of weeks ago when I had my appendix out. I have had general anesthetic for both and I can honestly say I never ever want to have an operation again. 

• P - Parents. I couldn't be without my parents, as ridiculous as that sounds. They have helped me through so much and have always been there for me when I need help, even if I have been a terror over the years. I definitely feel closer to them now than I ever have done, which is really odd as I feel like I need to see them more now I don't live at their house any more. 

• Q - Queen. I still listen to their music even to this day, thanks to my Dad. I have grown up listening to them and I can honestly say I'm not ashamed to admit I like their music. Freddie Mercury was an amazing man, it's such a shame he's not still around now as I'd love to take my Dad to see them in concert if it were to ever happen again. 

• R - Red hair. I looove my red hair, I've had it for about 5 years now and this is coming from someone who vowed to never dye their hair. I'm naturally ginger, but I would never go back to it! 

• S - The Sims. I am compleeetely obsessed with this game. I have been since I was little and I still am now I'm 21. I've bought the expansion packs on the day of their release even from the Sims original series. The only one I don't have is the Sims 4 but I'm not sure if I will get it as I've not read very good reviews on it! 

• T - Tomb Raider. This game has been one of my favourites for years. I remember playing these games with my Sister when we were younger and buying them on the release dates. We became absolutely obsessed with these games and I particularly remember me reading out the cheats to the games whilst my Sister played the games. I still have all the original 90's games too! 

• U - Understanding. I'm quite possibly one of the most understand people ever. I like having people tell me their problems as it makes me feel like a good person. 

• V - Vegetables. I don't eat vegetables and I'm not even kidding. Yes I eat potatoes but I do. not. eat. vegetables. They smell like feet and it offends me. End of. 

• W - Weekends. I don't like having Saturday and Sundays off together. Working in retail for just over 4 years, I'm used to not having my weekends off. I never get anything done on a weekend as I can't bare going out when it's busy...I really don't deal well with crowds of people. 

• X - X rays. This is a bit of a random one, but I really don't like having x rays done. I don't like seeing bones, or images of bones. Freaks me the F out. 

• Y  - Youtube. I am obsessed with youtube. I love watching "beauty gurus" and anything else that takes my fancy. My favourite youtubers are velvetgh0st (Gabby) and grav3yardgirl (Bunny). I love all of their videos and could literally spend hours watching them! 

• Z - Zoos. I don't really like zoos as I feel like animals don't belong there. I can't even remember the last time I went to a zoo...

There we have it! There's the a-z of me. A bit of a pointless post but I thought it'd be fun to do. 

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