Manic Monday #32

 

I am sitting here at the moment with the biggest grin, looking like the cat that got the cream, as I am now fully back in control of this here blog!

It seems silly, but I'm sure you all know what I mean. (I like to completely give myself a communication hiatus when I'm on holiday to really let my mind and body fully relax.)

I went back to work today, *sob* caught all up with all things fantastic and generally got back in to the swing of things. I am still hideously jet-lagged, so for the most part of the day, I didn't actually feel like I was there...! It's the most bizarre feeling.

 

Things seem to be all good on the western front and at the moment I feel quite content being back here, in front of my monitor and back at helm of my blog. I missed blogging while I was away, I did sneakily connect to the WIFI a couple of times to see how things were chugging along, but steered clear of social media platforms...(except Twitter...what? It kept sending my notifications!) 

 

I hope you are all well, I have missed this, I feel like Manic Monday is really therapeutic for me! 

Toodles!

x

I'm Back!

 

Oh hai!

I have returned, needless to say I am feeling ambivalent about this fact. I love coming home after a while and coming back to all the home comforts.

Tattoo Plans

I have decided that I want to book in for a tattoo when I hit my target weight, I want it there as a reminder of what I have done, what I achieved and why I decided to do it in the first place.

I love Mandala design and what it represents, it doesn't directly correlate to my reasoning to get a tattoo, but I don't think it necessarily is the be all, end of all of my tattoo.

Manic Monday #31

Don't worry folks, Monday is done and dusted! Whether you've had a blinder of a day or an absolute write off, I am here to save the day.

It's time, ladies and gents, for another installment of a 'Things I Love.'

If you read my 50 Facts About Me, (if you didn't, don't worry...click away!) you will notice I mentioned I am a little bit in love with lanterns.

Manic Monday #30

Yay! Manic Monday is 30 weeks old...!

 I know I've missed a few here and there, but there we go.

 As you currently read this, I am probably just about ready to land in Miami. I thought I'd keep it simple and give you an OOTD of my travel clothes.

As I'm doing around 17 hours of travel in one day, I definitely want to keep things comfortable...this doesn't necessarily mean stylish, haha!

Excuse the awful image! I was strapped for time when taking this...and my good camera is all packed away. 

I am wearing my comfy trousers from Dorothy Perkins, a cropped jumper from Hollister that is the softest thing I have ever felt and a strappy top from Topshop.

I hope you all had a lovely Monday!

Toodles!

x

PS. I'm an idiot who forgets to schedule correctly...

Where I left off...

As I have previously mentioned in posts, I am currently in the midst of writing a book. For the moment it is purely a hobby that I love, if it ever comes to a point in my life where it becomes more, then that would be incredible. (And a massive tick on the bucket list.)

While I am away, in my hours of traveling and general R&R I thought it would be a great opportunity to get stuck in once again, as it has unfortunately fallen to the wayside for the past couple of months.

Manic Monday #29

This was the quickest Monday of all time. I am literally counting the seconds until I get on a plane now. Wheeee!

I had a little fright when I got home today. I was having a tidy up, I'd just switched on my PC and accidentally unplugged it, thinking it was my hair dryer.

I switched it back on, thinking nothing of it, selected to start things normally...

Then it all went a bit wrong.

50 Facts About Me

I've been doing this for some time now, I'm pretty sure, apart from my opinions you, as readers don't really know too much about me. So I thought it's about time for some facts. Enjoy!

1: My middle name is Chelsea...yes, my Dad is an avid supporter...

2: I have a boyfriend, Ben.
3: We have been together for 7 years.
4: I love hip-hop.
5: My family is very dear to me.
6: I have one brother, Dale.
7: I love a good dance.
8: I have lost 2 1/2 stone in just over year.
9: My little niece is the most beautiful child on the planet. FACT.
10: I love to read.
11: My favourite series is Harry Potter.
12: My favourite book of the series is The Prisoner of Azkaban.
13: When I turned 12, I sat up at midnight and waited at the window to get my letter to Hogwarts and was heartbroken when it didn't come. (Lies, it did come, but it's a secret. Muggles!)
14: I'm a bit a nerd and I love it.
15: I used to play World of Warcraft. I played for around 5 years.
16: My favourite game is Zelda: The Ocarina of Time.
17: My birthday is in August.
18: I enjoy working.
19: I have also occasionally been known to enjoy exercising.
20: I have quite a serious addiction to notebooks.
21: I am currently writing a book. I have enough stored away for a trilogy.
22: I love fire.
23: Slightly obsessed with oranges.
24: I have a rather large collection of lanterns.
25: I love to travel.
26: My favourite place I have visited is Thailand. It actually gives me pains in my heart to think about it and how much I miss it.
27: I am not exaggerating about 26.
28: I definitely think my spirit animal is a cat/rabbit hybrid.
29: I love the ocean and sea creatures, a little on the obsessive side.
30: But am cripplingly afraid of going in to the sea.
31: I have an irrational fear of being bitten by a shark.
32: My favourite mug is my Moomin mug.
33: I love music and have a very eclectic collection.
34: I have one green eye and one hazel.
35:I am 5 ft 4 inches or 162 cm if you are that way inclined.
36: I am quite a reserved person.
37: I prefer to listen to a conversation than be the person talking.
38: I have always wanted a dog, for my whole life. I will get one, one day!
39: If I had a superpower, I would definitely want the ability to become invisible.
40: I relish my own personal space and love spending time on my own. In a completely non-emo way.
41: Typography makes me excited. I love typographic design.
42: I have a degree in Visual Communication. I adore design in all formats.
43: Most of my friends are guys. I prefer the company of guys, I find they are a lot less hassle than girls.
44: My favourite colour is green.
45: I believe that you should never say never. Anything can happen.
46: On that note, I have decided that I probably won't have any children. But, as mentioned above, I won't say definitely not.
47: I am very impatient. I dive right in without much thought.
48: I like spontaneity and like surprises.
49: Ben is my best friend. I adore him more than anything.
50: I have agonised about the last fact for the past half an hour or so. We'll end on the fact that I'm quite anxious and over think things.

I hope you enjoyed this.

Let me know something about you!

Toodles!

x

Impossible Possibilities

I have been getting back in to Joe Rogan's podcast again recently, it's something I always go back to, because he and his guests talk about the widest range of topics, completely freely and frequently while listening it inspires me to think of things in a different way.

Manic Monday #28

 

Not wanting to brag or anything, but in 2 weeks I will just about be landing in Miami, FL and awaiting my next flight to San Jose, Costa Rica.

I cannot wait, I feel like absolute drivel at the moment, so I'm desperately clinging on to the fact that I'm going soon.