Thursday, June 13, 2013

50 Things you KNOW You want to know about me!

Thanks to Allie & Jen for introducing me to Steph's fabulous idea. 

Get ready to know 50 things about me you {probably} didn't know and {more than likely} could have gone without knowing. 

#Sorrynotsorry- Thirty Something Girl

Here we go....

1. Do you like blue cheese? Yes I like it but not as much as Stilton Cheese.

2. Have you ever smoked a cigarette? Yep. And unfortunately I still smoke now. Although I currently have 4 left and intend to use my Electronic one and give up.

3.Do you own a gun? Nope. Nor would I want to own one. They are nasty things.

4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? What's Sonic? Do we even have that here in Blighty? 

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Sometimes. Depends what I'm going for and which doctor. Our doctor who we used to go see when we were little has retired now...Long live Dr Bill!

6. Do you like hot-dogs? Oh Yes! Especially those big juicy 12" ones from costco with onions and mustard and ketchup...

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Water and then I'll have a cup of tea with Semi-Skimmed Milk. Then I might go on to Green Tea.

9. Can you do push-ups? Never wanted to but yes, girly ones though!

10. What’s your favorite meal? I've a few. Mum's red rice and Kubbah. Or a nice Stir-fry. Love a bit of Mash as well, but just Mash on it's own. 

11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? I love all my Jewelry, but if I had to pick a favourite, it would be the Charm bracelet that Kevin bought me a few years ago. 

12. Favorite hobby? Writing, Reading and Blogging. Ooooh and Photography!

13. Do you work with people who idolize you? No. They wouldn't know how to idolize me!

14. Name a trait that you hate about yourself? I can be quite shy when meeting new people. I'm also quite stubborn and haven't got a lot of willpower to stick at something.

15. Middle name? Esther after my Grandma on my mum's side. Now I wish it was something else because we fell out (or rather my grandma fell out with us) with her over 2 years ago and haven't spoken since. I doubt my wonderful Grandad Hawil (Sadly no longer with us) would have had something to say!

16. Name 3 thoughts at this moment: Whether there's enough Milk(Oh hey thanks dad!), what time Kevin's interview is today. Should I write up chapter's 5 and 6 of my book today.

17. Name 3 things you bought yesterday: Some Nivea sunblock for my face, a bottle of diet pepsi and some gaviscon indigestion/heartburn tablets.

18. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink.Water, Tea(Green included) and Diet Soda.

19. Current worry right now? Money, finding a job!

20. Current hate right now? Having to work until 10.30 pm on Saturday because of stupid stock-take!

21. Favorite place to be? On the Beach in Salou(I'll be there in just under 5 weeks!) Kevin's house.

22. How did you bring in New Years? Very drunkenly with Kevin and our friends at a bar.

23. Favorite place to go? Salou. Manchester. 

24. What is your most recurring dream? I can't say I have a recurring dream.

25. Introvert or extrovert? Extrovert when I want to be.

26. What color shirt are you wearing? Long sleeve brown with short sleeve grey tee.

27. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Oh yes.

28. Can you whistle? Yep! But I can't wolf whistle.

29. Favorite color?  Purple, Blue, Grey. Black

30. Would you be a pirate? Errr No.

31. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't have time to sing in the shower. In, wash and out!

32. Favorite girl’s name? Chloe/Roxanne

33. Favorite boy’s name? Kevin

34. Who is your loudest friend? He's more an acquaintance than a friend, but Simon. He gets louder and louder and louder after each beer! 

35. What’s in your pocket right now? My iPhones 4 and 5. Lighter.

36. Last thing that made you laugh? Honestly, Oh an episode of the Call Centre (a tv programme over here) the other night. This guy was playing Wii and let go of the controller and literally chucked it into the chipboard ceiling! Kevin had to re-wind it so we could watch again. We were both in tears.

37. Bed sheets as a child? Sarah Kay, Rainbow Brite. |Lol. That Rainbow Brite makes me cringe.

38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Never really had one!

39. Do you love where you live? It's ok I guess. Just wish we didn't get as much sodding rain!

40. How many TVs are in your house? 5. One in the living room, one in the kitchen, one in my room, my mum and dad's room and one in the study that doesn't work.

41. What is your worst habit? Smoking. I never seem to have money. Spending.

42. How many dogs do you have? No dogs. Although a little Yorkshire Terrier would be lovely. 

43. Does someone have a crush on you? Not that I'm aware.

44. Do you own slippers? Yes. I have two pairs. 

45. What is your favorite book? Striker by Michelle Betham at the moment. Harlan Coben's Play dead a close second.

46. What is your favorite candy? Lately? Toffee Crisp. 

47. What is your favorite sports team? Manchester United. San Diego Padres. 

48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Don't want to think about that just yet.

49. What were you doing at 12 AM last night? Sleeping. 

50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning? Whether or not I need to actually get up and go to the bathroom.

This was so fun! Glad it's circulating!! Go do it! Inquiring minds want to know 50 random things about YOU! 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

This Month I'm Looking Forward to.....

I am getting seriously excited about seeing this place again! My beloved Salou on the Costa Dorada. This time in just over four weeks I will be lying on that beach. Lying by that pool. Soaking up the sun. Frolicking in the sea with Kevin. Having a laugh with his folks and playing Bingo at the Black Bull or Funky Monkey...Trying to win the 1000E (euro) Jackpot!  Playing cards on the veranda, drinking  San Miguel's and brain freeze. Catching up with our lovely friends Encarna, Narcis, Benet and Carmen, Rosario and the others. 

The Pier

Salou by Night

The nighttime rush

The main beach. Ours is a little cove...so much quieter.

Seriously I cannot wait for this..... Every year we say we will try something different, try somewhere new. But we always end up back here...I really do love this place and this year will be my fifth time here and Kevin's like tenth! It's always such wonderful weather and despite not having  the rest of the gang with us...it will be just as much fun!

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Linky's & Stuff


I'm honoured to be linking up for this today (It's a day late, I know!) with Laney  as I've never actually done one of these before. Here's hoping I'll make a few new friends....





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Monday, June 10, 2013

Five for 5


Link Up time again with Jenn and Jess - Here goes. Green for Complete, Orange Semi-Complete, Red Incomplete.

1) Drink Plenty of water again. At least 2-4 bottles everyday.

2) Lose that last Pound or 2 today and get my Stone award and Body Magic award at Slimming World tonight! - This is a MUST DO!

3) Wash all of my holiday clothes ready for our holidays.

4) Write an up to date list of what I want to take on holiday.

5) Get Kevin to order me a new batch of Raspberry Ketones for the holidays.

Next weeks goals are as follows:

1) Drink plenty of water again.

2) Lose 2.5Lbs at Slimming World

3) Wash and Iron ALL my holiday clothes.

4) Write THAT list of what I want/need to take on holiday.

5) Update and put more music on the iPhone.