Friday, August 21, 2009
Friday fantasy Man
I know last week, I said this week's friday fantasy man was Kevin Bacon, but after going on't turf on Wednesday night I had to post some pics of their goalscorer Robbie Blake. He won the game for Burnley, scoring their only goal against a rather poor Manchester United side, of which included Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Dimitar Berbatov. United Had a few decent chance but were extremely poor.
Burnley's Robbie Blake
He might not be to everyone's taste, but he's got a certain something about him...and he's still only 33.
Burnley's Robbie Blake
He might not be to everyone's taste, but he's got a certain something about him...and he's still only 33.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Sneak preview
Tomorrow's Friday fantasy Man features not one but three fantasy men.
They're all footballer's. Or rather Soccer Players to my friends over in the USA.
They're all footballer's. Or rather Soccer Players to my friends over in the USA.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Nights Out Update 15.08.09
Brickies...Looks like Kev's about to punch me here. But he wouldn't do that would you Kev!
Kevin and Me in the Lounge aka Park View as we've all been known to call it.
Me...that's not a bad photo of me actually...
The Usual Suspects Line-up. Thought this was quite funny when I saw it. Like the fact that Kev's Benicio Del Toro - Kevin the Bull...
The Hangover Line-up...Not seen this film yet so can't comment.
Kevin and Me in the Lounge aka Park View as we've all been known to call it.
Me...that's not a bad photo of me actually...
The Usual Suspects Line-up. Thought this was quite funny when I saw it. Like the fact that Kev's Benicio Del Toro - Kevin the Bull...
The Hangover Line-up...Not seen this film yet so can't comment.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Orphan Movie Review
Went to see this on Sunday night with Kevin and all I can say is...Shit! I mean that as in it scared me in some parts..some parts were sick, others funny. for those of you who haven't seen it, I'd only recommend it if you are not at all squeamish and don't mind the sight of blood etc...
Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John Coleman (Peter Sarsgaard) are experiencing strains in their marriage after Kate's third child was stillborn. The loss is particularly hard on Kate, who is still recovering from a drinking habit that cost her job. When the couple decides to adopt another child, they adopt Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman), a nine-year-old Russian girl, from the local orphanage. While Kate and John's deaf daughter Max (Aryana Engineer) embraces Esther almost immediately, their son Daniel (Jimmy Bennett) is somewhat less welcoming.
Not long after Esther arrives, she pushes a girl who teased her in class off a slide, breaking her leg. Kate and John initially seem to believe Esther's claim that it was an accident. Max saw Esther shove the girl, and later covers for Esther by saying that the girl "slipped." However, Kate grows suspicious when Esther, who watched Kate and John have sex, expresses knowledge of sex and its slang far more sophisticated than would be expected for a child her age, and is further disturbed when Sister Abigail, the head of the orphanage, warns her and John about Esther's tendency to be around when things go wrong. Esther overhears this, and later kills Sister Abigail with a hammer to the head, later convincing Max to help her hide the body and the hammer. After they hide it in their treehouse, Daniel witnesses them descending the treehouse, and later that night, Esther holds a box cutter to Daniel's neck and threatens to cut off his penis if he tells anyone what he saw.
An increasingly suspicious Kate is told by the orphanage that they can't find any record of the Russian orphanage Esther came from, but However, John doesn't believe her, despite continued ominous behavior by Esther, which includes sneaking into John's workshop, breaking her own arm in a vise, and convincing John that Kate broke it a scuffle. On Esther's first day back at school, she slips Kate's SUV into reverse while she and Daniel are getting out, nearly killing Max. Badly shaken, Kate buys two bottles of wine, but at the last minute pours one of them down the drain.
Kate subsequently learns, through a search of Esther's room, that she was housed at the Saarne Institute, a mental hospital in Estonia. She calls the Institute and discovers that it isn't an orphanage, but a mental institution. Continuing her investigation of Esther's time at the Institute, she is convinced Esther is a "bad seed" and wants her out of the house, but John and her counselor think that Kate is relapsing into her drinking habit, and after John produces the other bottle Kate bought the night before, he threatens to leave her unless she gets help.
A few days later, Daniel talks to Max about Esther's behavior. Max reveals that she's drawn several pictures of Esther's misdeeds, and that they hid the hammer Esther used to kill Sister Abigail in his treehouse. Daniel decides to get the hammer and go to the police. However, Esther follows him up and sets the treehouse on fire, intending to get rid of the evidence and kill Daniel. Daniel escapes escapes by falling out of the tree, and is severely injured. Esther tries to finish him off by smashing a brick over his head, but Max shoves her out of the way just in time. At the hospital, Esther tries to kills him, and after Kate knocks Esther to the ground, she is sedated by doctors.
At home, Esther cuts one of Kate's dresses to make a provocative outfit and puts on a large amount of makeup in an attempt to seduce John. When John threatens to call the orphanage about her, Esther stabs him to death. Max witnesses this and hides in her closet.
As Kate is coming out of sedation, she gets a call from the Saarne Institute's director, Dr. Värava, who reveals that Esther isn't a girl, but a 33-year-old woman named Leena. She has hypoplasia, a disorder that stunted her physical growth, and has spent most of her life posing as a little girl. The doctor tells Kate that Esther is dangerously psychotic, and has killed dozens of people. Horrified, Kate rushes home to find Esther stalking Max with John's pistol. Kate tries to stop her, but Esther shoots her in the arm and tries to chase Max.
Their chase takes them outside, where Kate ends up struggling with Esther at a frozen pond. Max acquires the gun, and shoots a hole in the ice, causing Kate and Esther to fall in. After fighting off Esther's attempts to drown her, Kate crawls out of the hole, followed by Esther. Reverting to her little girl persona, Esther begs for her life, addressing Kate as her mother. Kate responds that she is not Esther's mother, and breaks Esther's neck, sending her back into the pond to drown.
20 Questions 18.08.09
1. When I was five:
I was a happy child.
2. Were your parents married when you were born?
Yes.
3. Pencil or pen?
Pen.
4. Do you believe in soul mates?
Yes. I've found my soulm ate.
5. Last week you felt:
Happy but rather tired.
6. What was the first funeral you attended?
It was my grandad Hawil's fineral. It was emotional at the time as it was my grandad whom I only had the chance to meet four years earlier.
7. Name something pink that you can see from where you are sitting.
The heart and ball charm on my cell phone.
8. What is the last sporting event that you watched?
on Tv, Liverpool on Sunday.
9. Are you rich?
Not really no.
10. What is your favorite Disney movie?
Jungle Book.
11. In what month do you have the most birthdays to celebrate?
Probably quite evenly spaced out, usually April though.
12. What was your elementary school mascot?
We didn't have one, school mascots aren't really recognised here in Blighty.
13. What do you need to get off your chest today?
Nothing really.
14. Do you have a favorite pair of pajamas?
No.
15. What day of the week flies by the quickest?
Sunday. mostly because i don't want it to.
16. What was the last thing you ate?
Peanut Butter on Wholemeal Toast.
17. What are you waiting for?
Saturday, when Kev finally meets my folks.
18. How late did you stay up last night?
Around 1am I finally went to sleep.
19. You come across a full box of donuts in the breakroom at work. It's really only polite to take just one. Which one do you choose?
I wouldn't, as I hate donuts.
20. Would you rather drive across the country in an RV or go by train?
Probably by RV, as I'd be able to stop and take photos or visit new places.
I was a happy child.
2. Were your parents married when you were born?
Yes.
3. Pencil or pen?
Pen.
4. Do you believe in soul mates?
Yes. I've found my soulm ate.
5. Last week you felt:
Happy but rather tired.
6. What was the first funeral you attended?
It was my grandad Hawil's fineral. It was emotional at the time as it was my grandad whom I only had the chance to meet four years earlier.
7. Name something pink that you can see from where you are sitting.
The heart and ball charm on my cell phone.
8. What is the last sporting event that you watched?
on Tv, Liverpool on Sunday.
9. Are you rich?
Not really no.
10. What is your favorite Disney movie?
Jungle Book.
11. In what month do you have the most birthdays to celebrate?
Probably quite evenly spaced out, usually April though.
12. What was your elementary school mascot?
We didn't have one, school mascots aren't really recognised here in Blighty.
13. What do you need to get off your chest today?
Nothing really.
14. Do you have a favorite pair of pajamas?
No.
15. What day of the week flies by the quickest?
Sunday. mostly because i don't want it to.
16. What was the last thing you ate?
Peanut Butter on Wholemeal Toast.
17. What are you waiting for?
Saturday, when Kev finally meets my folks.
18. How late did you stay up last night?
Around 1am I finally went to sleep.
19. You come across a full box of donuts in the breakroom at work. It's really only polite to take just one. Which one do you choose?
I wouldn't, as I hate donuts.
20. Would you rather drive across the country in an RV or go by train?
Probably by RV, as I'd be able to stop and take photos or visit new places.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Friday Fantasy Man
Seeing as I am on an early shift tomorrow, I thought I would post this week's FFM a day early. This week it's the turn of Fred Savage aka Kevin Arnold. I thought Fred was soooo cute in the Wonder Years, I used to love watching it when I was a teenager and had something of a crush on our Fred.. He's still cute now, although my crush is no longer.
I love this song...it fit the show perfectly. Here's it's opening credits from season 5.
This one's from season 6.
If only they still showed it on tv.
Next Week is the turn of Kevin Bacon.
Here I've just realised something...I think there's something of an uncanny resemblance between Older Fred and my wonderful Fiance..What do you think?
Kevin
Fred
Kevin
I love this song...it fit the show perfectly. Here's it's opening credits from season 5.
This one's from season 6.
If only they still showed it on tv.
Next Week is the turn of Kevin Bacon.
Here I've just realised something...I think there's something of an uncanny resemblance between Older Fred and my wonderful Fiance..What do you think?
Kevin
Fred
Kevin
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Random Tuesday Ramble
Thought I'd start with a couple of pictures from our night out with some friends on Saturday night. Thanks for taking the pictures Sue.
At work we have one of those desktop calendars where you can tear each day off, each page has random phrases and sayings on it. Here's a few of my favourites from the last couple of days.
"If at first you don't succeed, ask yourself "Why?"
The only really dumb questions are the ones you do not have the courage to ask.
Next up is a list of my favourite man candy, including Television, models etc. I'd include pictures of them but don't have pictures of some...so you'll have to do without.
1. My wonderful Fiance (obviously number one.)
2. George Lamb - Presenter of Big Brother's Little Brother
3. Ed Westwick - Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl
4. Wentworth Miller - Prison Break's Michael.
5. Alex Zane - Television Presenter
6. Dev Patel - Skins and Slumdog Millionaire
7. Matt Di Angelo - Hustle
8. Shia La Beouf - Transformers
9. Tom Welling - Smallville, Twilight.
10.James Sutton - Ryan from Emmerdale.
11.Paxton Gibbons - Male Model.
At work we have one of those desktop calendars where you can tear each day off, each page has random phrases and sayings on it. Here's a few of my favourites from the last couple of days.
"If at first you don't succeed, ask yourself "Why?"
The only really dumb questions are the ones you do not have the courage to ask.
Next up is a list of my favourite man candy, including Television, models etc. I'd include pictures of them but don't have pictures of some...so you'll have to do without.
1. My wonderful Fiance (obviously number one.)
2. George Lamb - Presenter of Big Brother's Little Brother
3. Ed Westwick - Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl
4. Wentworth Miller - Prison Break's Michael.
5. Alex Zane - Television Presenter
6. Dev Patel - Skins and Slumdog Millionaire
7. Matt Di Angelo - Hustle
8. Shia La Beouf - Transformers
9. Tom Welling - Smallville, Twilight.
10.James Sutton - Ryan from Emmerdale.
11.Paxton Gibbons - Male Model.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Monday's 20 Questions 10 August.
1. Where did you go on your first airplane ride?
That would have to be when I was 18months old on a Dan Air flight to Caspoggio with my mum and dad and god-parents.
2. What is your earliest memory?
The very same trip to caspoggio and having to wear my Paddington Wellies because the boots weren't small enough to fit me, then losing it in the snow. Uncle Fred bringing it back up the ski-lift.
3. What was your second grade teacher's name?
Miss Castle.
4. What was the last thing you watched on tv?
How Clean is your House? On now.
5. My uncle once:
Got a Pea stuck up his nose when he was little!
6. How long was your longest relationship?
The relationship I'm in now with Kevin. We've been together nearly three years, have just got engaged and I love him to bits!
7. What do you want to be?
healthy. kind. generous. gentle. gracious. lovable. oh & let's throw cute in there too.
8. What was the last thing you received in the mail?
My car tax.
9. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
All the war and fighting, especially Afganistan and Iraq. The terror threats.
10. Would you prefer 10 inches of snow or 100 degree weather?
I really don't mind snow. And I've experienced temperatures of 100 degrees plus so it doesn't bother me.
11. What is your homepage set to?
It was set to my igoogle but now its just google.
12. Last 5 websites you visited:
obviously blogger, facebook, vodafone, virgin, yahoo and my bank.
13. Were you a planned baby?
I think so yes. Even if my mum and dad did wait 7 years before they had me!!!
14. What do you believe is the meaning of life?
I honestly don't know.
15. What bill do you hate paying the most?
All of them, bloody all of them. If had to pick one though, that would be my credit card.
16. How many schools did you attend through grade twelve?
One.
17. The Cosby Show or The Simpsons?
I love them both.
18. Three signs Summer is here:
1. The fit men all come out. Air-conditioning. The rain.
19. The last time you had your feelings hurt:
About two weeks ago. I won't go into it because I'll only end up getting upset.
20. Who was your first best friend?
A girl called Cassie in Nursery school. I don't have a clue where she is now, but I still see her mum driving round in her jeep.
That would have to be when I was 18months old on a Dan Air flight to Caspoggio with my mum and dad and god-parents.
2. What is your earliest memory?
The very same trip to caspoggio and having to wear my Paddington Wellies because the boots weren't small enough to fit me, then losing it in the snow. Uncle Fred bringing it back up the ski-lift.
3. What was your second grade teacher's name?
Miss Castle.
4. What was the last thing you watched on tv?
How Clean is your House? On now.
5. My uncle once:
Got a Pea stuck up his nose when he was little!
6. How long was your longest relationship?
The relationship I'm in now with Kevin. We've been together nearly three years, have just got engaged and I love him to bits!
7. What do you want to be?
healthy. kind. generous. gentle. gracious. lovable. oh & let's throw cute in there too.
8. What was the last thing you received in the mail?
My car tax.
9. If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
All the war and fighting, especially Afganistan and Iraq. The terror threats.
10. Would you prefer 10 inches of snow or 100 degree weather?
I really don't mind snow. And I've experienced temperatures of 100 degrees plus so it doesn't bother me.
11. What is your homepage set to?
It was set to my igoogle but now its just google.
12. Last 5 websites you visited:
obviously blogger, facebook, vodafone, virgin, yahoo and my bank.
13. Were you a planned baby?
I think so yes. Even if my mum and dad did wait 7 years before they had me!!!
14. What do you believe is the meaning of life?
I honestly don't know.
15. What bill do you hate paying the most?
All of them, bloody all of them. If had to pick one though, that would be my credit card.
16. How many schools did you attend through grade twelve?
One.
17. The Cosby Show or The Simpsons?
I love them both.
18. Three signs Summer is here:
1. The fit men all come out. Air-conditioning. The rain.
19. The last time you had your feelings hurt:
About two weeks ago. I won't go into it because I'll only end up getting upset.
20. Who was your first best friend?
A girl called Cassie in Nursery school. I don't have a clue where she is now, but I still see her mum driving round in her jeep.
Random Monday Ramble
1) current candle scents:
Clean Cotton, Midnight Cove. French Vanilla
2) what i am currently reading:
A Man Called It.
3) newest music i added my playlist:
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl. U2, Angel of Harlem.Jordin Spark, No Air. Enrique Iglesias, Taking back my Love.
4) movies i saw:
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
5) something yummy i made this month:
I haven't.
6) the last place i ate out:
Does Top Taster's chicken fillet burger count?
7) something that made me cry:
Kevin buying me my engagement ring and then Pinky putting it up on the big screen in the pub!
8) something that made me laugh:
Steph throwing piles of clothes at Hayley in delivery this morning.
9) something i looked forward to this month:
Getting engaged to my wonderful Boyfriend Kevin.
10) something i am thankful for:
My job and my wonderful Fiance.
11) something i want to remember about this month:
reading this quote from Judy Garland: "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." That it was the best month of the year so far. Because Kevin proposed to me.
Clean Cotton, Midnight Cove. French Vanilla
2) what i am currently reading:
A Man Called It.
3) newest music i added my playlist:
Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl. U2, Angel of Harlem.Jordin Spark, No Air. Enrique Iglesias, Taking back my Love.
4) movies i saw:
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
5) something yummy i made this month:
I haven't.
6) the last place i ate out:
Does Top Taster's chicken fillet burger count?
7) something that made me cry:
Kevin buying me my engagement ring and then Pinky putting it up on the big screen in the pub!
8) something that made me laugh:
Steph throwing piles of clothes at Hayley in delivery this morning.
9) something i looked forward to this month:
Getting engaged to my wonderful Boyfriend Kevin.
10) something i am thankful for:
My job and my wonderful Fiance.
11) something i want to remember about this month:
reading this quote from Judy Garland: "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." That it was the best month of the year so far. Because Kevin proposed to me.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Friday 's Fantasy Man
I first saw him in Cheaper By The Dozen with Steve Martin and all I can say is Phwoarrrrrgh!!
I was never really a big watcher of Smallville but have seen a few episodes and didn't recognise him at first. But then a couple of weeks later I was watching Cheaper By the Dozen and thought...Hmmm isn't the the guy off Smallville? He's certainly a lot sexier now. I'll be catching up on Twilight too if he's in it!
Who can resist that?
If only Superman really did exist.
I was never really a big watcher of Smallville but have seen a few episodes and didn't recognise him at first. But then a couple of weeks later I was watching Cheaper By the Dozen and thought...Hmmm isn't the the guy off Smallville? He's certainly a lot sexier now. I'll be catching up on Twilight too if he's in it!
Who can resist that? 
If only Superman really did exist.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Small Steps - Exercise Rambling
S. Self esteem & confidence improves
M. Muscles become toned
A. Anxiety and stress is relieved
L. Lowers your risk of heart disease /diabetes
L. Lowers your blood pressure
S. Sleep better
T. Target - easiest way to maintain it
E. Energy levels increase
P. Posture & body shape improves
S. Strengthens bon
A few weeks ago, my list of adjectives to describe exercise or activity would have begun: time-consuming, tiring, embarrassing, expensive… I was wrong.
Winston Churchill famously said “When I feel the urge to exercise coming on I just lie down until it wears off”. And he was not alone. Dolly Parton is reported to have said “I have all those Jane Fonda videos and just love to sit and eat cakes while I watch them.”
Which just goes to show that
Exercise has a huge image problem!
Forget sweaty exercise classes – think sexy salsa dancing
If running isn’t your thing – try rollerblading around the park
You might find walking dull – but not if there’s a pub at the end!
Include an element of competition and go 10 pin bowling with your mates
Go green, save on petrol and get fitter - cycle to work.
The term “activity” is practically all-encompassing, and includes formal workouts as well as “lifestyle” exercise. Does your idea of activity include things like this:
Be impatient
Don’t wait for the lift, walk up the stairs! Prefer the escalator? Walk up those stairs too!
Support your local shops
Leave the car at home, and walk to your local shops. Regular walking helps to strengthen your heart and lungs, and carrying your shopping home will give your arms a work out too.
Do It Yourself!
If you’ve been inspired by the dozens of interior design programmes on TV, do something about it! Decorating is a great way to burn calories – and both you and your house will benefit.
Fidget
The fight for the remote control is over. Hide it somewhere safe, and change the channel by hand. A recent study showed that using the remote to change channel conserves 1 calorie each time you use it! And when you do watch TV, why not avoid the commercials by racing around the house, doing those little jobs that otherwise get forgotten.
Enjoy Yourself
Don’t smile lovingly as the children play tag in the garden – join in! Fancy a go on the adventure playground? I dare you! Piggy back races in the park – bet you can’t beat me!
Including regular moderate activity in your lifestyle:
helps prevent weight gain
On average people tend to gain around 1-2lbs a year throughout their adult life. However, keeping active can help you remain a healthy weight. Studies show that physically active people tend to have lower body fat levels, weigh less and are more likely to avoid weight gain over time than inactive people.
helps you lose weight
Exercise alone has only a modest effect on weight loss and it’s true that much greater losses can be achieved by changing dietary habits and Food Optimising. However, the combination of Food Optimising plus increased activity gives better weight loss than either alone.
Synergy
Body Magic is the synergy created by Food Optimising plus the right kind of moderate activity. Body Magic brings results that are so much more than simply burning up a few extra calories. In fact, the whole synergistic effect is nothing short of magic
Activity helps you lose weight due to the extra energy expended while exercising, plus it helps preserve lean muscle tissue and hence metabolic rate so you also burn more energy even while at rest. When you slim you always lose some lean muscle tissue along with body fat. As muscle tissue constantly burns energy it raises your metabolic rate. Therefore, as you lose it, your metabolic rate slowly decreases. However, increasing your activity levels prevents or helps reduce the amount of muscle tissue lost and therefore help maintain a higher metabolic rate. If you’ve been particularly inactive for some time, increasing activity levels can even help you build up muscle and raise your metabolic rate.
Increasing activity will mean that more of the weight you lose will be body fat.
There is plenty of evidence that regular activity is a key factor in successfully maintaining weight loss. Data shows that no matter whether weight was lost through diet, exercise or a combination of both, the people who keep weight off in the long term are those who have included and continue to include regular physical activity in their lifestyle. The exact reason why exercise is so important in maintaining weight loss is not yet fully understood. We know it will burn energy and help maintain muscles and metabolic rate. It is also known that psychosocial factors such as the feeling of empowerment, improved confidence, body image and self-esteem are important too.
Now that Nike have finally made their
for use without an ipod nano in the form of a sports band 
that you put around your arm. It's exactly the same as the Nike+ sensor that is used with the ipod nano but apparently you don't need the ipod nano! Whay Hay! We have them at work for £31.99 so I think I might just buy one of those come friday!
M. Muscles become toned
A. Anxiety and stress is relieved
L. Lowers your risk of heart disease /diabetes
L. Lowers your blood pressure
S. Sleep better
T. Target - easiest way to maintain it
E. Energy levels increase
P. Posture & body shape improves
S. Strengthens bon
A few weeks ago, my list of adjectives to describe exercise or activity would have begun: time-consuming, tiring, embarrassing, expensive… I was wrong.
Winston Churchill famously said “When I feel the urge to exercise coming on I just lie down until it wears off”. And he was not alone. Dolly Parton is reported to have said “I have all those Jane Fonda videos and just love to sit and eat cakes while I watch them.”
Which just goes to show that
Exercise has a huge image problem!
Forget sweaty exercise classes – think sexy salsa dancing
If running isn’t your thing – try rollerblading around the park
You might find walking dull – but not if there’s a pub at the end!
Include an element of competition and go 10 pin bowling with your mates
Go green, save on petrol and get fitter - cycle to work.
The term “activity” is practically all-encompassing, and includes formal workouts as well as “lifestyle” exercise. Does your idea of activity include things like this:
Be impatient
Don’t wait for the lift, walk up the stairs! Prefer the escalator? Walk up those stairs too!
Support your local shops
Leave the car at home, and walk to your local shops. Regular walking helps to strengthen your heart and lungs, and carrying your shopping home will give your arms a work out too.
Do It Yourself!
If you’ve been inspired by the dozens of interior design programmes on TV, do something about it! Decorating is a great way to burn calories – and both you and your house will benefit.
Fidget
The fight for the remote control is over. Hide it somewhere safe, and change the channel by hand. A recent study showed that using the remote to change channel conserves 1 calorie each time you use it! And when you do watch TV, why not avoid the commercials by racing around the house, doing those little jobs that otherwise get forgotten.
Enjoy Yourself
Don’t smile lovingly as the children play tag in the garden – join in! Fancy a go on the adventure playground? I dare you! Piggy back races in the park – bet you can’t beat me!
Including regular moderate activity in your lifestyle:
helps prevent weight gain
On average people tend to gain around 1-2lbs a year throughout their adult life. However, keeping active can help you remain a healthy weight. Studies show that physically active people tend to have lower body fat levels, weigh less and are more likely to avoid weight gain over time than inactive people.
helps you lose weight
Exercise alone has only a modest effect on weight loss and it’s true that much greater losses can be achieved by changing dietary habits and Food Optimising. However, the combination of Food Optimising plus increased activity gives better weight loss than either alone.
Synergy
Body Magic is the synergy created by Food Optimising plus the right kind of moderate activity. Body Magic brings results that are so much more than simply burning up a few extra calories. In fact, the whole synergistic effect is nothing short of magic
Activity helps you lose weight due to the extra energy expended while exercising, plus it helps preserve lean muscle tissue and hence metabolic rate so you also burn more energy even while at rest. When you slim you always lose some lean muscle tissue along with body fat. As muscle tissue constantly burns energy it raises your metabolic rate. Therefore, as you lose it, your metabolic rate slowly decreases. However, increasing your activity levels prevents or helps reduce the amount of muscle tissue lost and therefore help maintain a higher metabolic rate. If you’ve been particularly inactive for some time, increasing activity levels can even help you build up muscle and raise your metabolic rate.
Increasing activity will mean that more of the weight you lose will be body fat.
There is plenty of evidence that regular activity is a key factor in successfully maintaining weight loss. Data shows that no matter whether weight was lost through diet, exercise or a combination of both, the people who keep weight off in the long term are those who have included and continue to include regular physical activity in their lifestyle. The exact reason why exercise is so important in maintaining weight loss is not yet fully understood. We know it will burn energy and help maintain muscles and metabolic rate. It is also known that psychosocial factors such as the feeling of empowerment, improved confidence, body image and self-esteem are important too.
Now that Nike have finally made their
for use without an ipod nano in the form of a sports band 
that you put around your arm. It's exactly the same as the Nike+ sensor that is used with the ipod nano but apparently you don't need the ipod nano! Whay Hay! We have them at work for £31.99 so I think I might just buy one of those come friday!
Monday, August 03, 2009
My ring
Kevin bought me this on saturday. We decided that we would go and choose it together as I think its more romantic choosing your engagement rings together. Kevin decided on a simple silver band with small zirconias in it. But dont go congratulating us yet as its not official until 8 august. That's when kevin is going to propose properly. I cant wait until i can tell the world that we are engaged! I am so happy!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Random Questions.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 7.25am
2. How do you like your steak? Well Done
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Harry Potter & The 1/2 Blood Prince.
4. What is your favorite TV show? It used to be Dream Team. Now probably Heroes.
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? Salou on the Costa Dorada or Australia.
6. What did you have for breakfast? Wholemeal toast with cottage cheese.
7. What is your favorite cuisine? Italian, Chinese and Indian.
8. What foods do you dislike?? Rice Pudding. Yuk!!
9. Favorite Place to Eat? A cosy restaurant.
10. Favorite dressing? Don't really like dressings. If had to though, a simple balsamic vinegar, mustard, white wine vinegar, oil and mayonaise.
11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? At the moment a peugeot 106 quicksilver. But what I really want is the car featured in this post.
My Next car.12. What are your favorite clothes? My jeans and tshirts. Comfy clothes really.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? America - New York, Chicago, San Francsico.
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 Empty.
15. Where would you want to retire? Salou.
16. Favorite time of day? Evening so that I can chill out.
17. Where were you born? Toruń, Burnley, England.
18. What is your favorite sport to watch? Football.
19. Who do you think will not tag you back? Not really bothered to be honest.
20. Person you expect to tag you back first? Not bothered really.
21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? Everyone.
22. Bird watcher? Not really. More a random photo taker.
23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night Hawk.
24. Do you have any pets? No, did have hamsters, 3 rabbits.
25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? Yes. But it's a secret at the moment.
26. What did you want to be when you were little? A Vet.
27. What is your best childhood memory? The Gite in Sarzeau - France.
28. Are you a cat or dog person? I'd love a dog!
29. Are you married? Not yet. Hopefully one day.
30. Always wear your seat belt? Yes
31. Been in a car accident? Yes. When I was little but don't really rememember it.
32. Any pet peeves? Annoying people. People who make snide comments about things they claim to know about but don't.
33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? Pepperoni, duck and hoi sin.
34. Favorite Flower? Roses, Tulips.
35. Favorite ice cream? Cookies and Cream. Neopolitan. Chocolate.
36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Mac D's, KFC.Red Rooster (only when in australia) Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, El Pollo Loco, Acapulco (only in America).
37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Once. Passed 2nd time. Hurrah!!
39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Matalan, Jessops, Pc World!
40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Nope. Planning a surprise for my ickle Kevin though.
41. Like your job? I like my job at my dad's but not at Sports Direct.
42. Broccoli? Oh Yes, especially with Blue Cheese like had on holiday in Salou!
43. What was your favorite vacation? This one I've just come back from. But all time favourite...Australia.
44. Last person you went out to dinner with? Kevin probably.
45. What are you listening to right now? Not listening to any music. Just dad on the phone.
46. What is your favorite color? Purple, white, anything purple really.
47. How many tattoos do you have? I still have the remains of a Henna tattoo that i had done on holiday. Want my name tattooing in Assyrian though. With Kevin's name in Assyrian too.
48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? Not many.
49. What time did you finish this quiz? 10.30am.
50. Coffee Drinker? Occassionally. Prefer a nice cup of tea.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Street Music
I was fotunate enough to catch these guys in Manchester's St Ann's Square, they were attracting quite a bit of attention with their catchy songs.
The Manchester Eye
I found this whilst looking through my photos on flikr, I think it's quite an interesting photo and is probably one of my best pictures from the last couple of years.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Michael Jackson Tribute - Calypso 2009.
I was disappointed that we didn't get to see this when we were there...as we arrived on the Friday, this would be shown on the Tuesday that we were coming home. Our friend Encarna said that it had been changed slightly from last year. So here it is for you all to enjoy.
Random Thursday Ramblings
Well It's been exactly a week now since Kevin and I returned from sunny Salou, and quite frankly I can't wait to go back. If I could (and assuming I had £1m or £500.000), I would jack in my job right now and tell Kevin to do the same. I'd take us both out to Salou and book us into the Calypso for 6 months. Ok, maybe for the rest of the season. When the season ends, I'd find us a nice little apartament to rent until christmas. Then we'd come back here for Christmas and New year, only to head back out again to Salou to wait until the season begins again. It would be amazing to have that amount of money and just spend a year or two travelling round Spain and seeing sights that I have not seen there before. If Kevin didn't want to do it then I'd do it on my own. I'd love to travel America too. Just the thought of being able to visit New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Memphis, amongst other places. I'd also fly out to Hong Kong and spend a couple of days there before heading out to Melbourne to surprise my nan and auntie by just turning up on their doorstep.
After a month staying with my nan and auntie, I'd fly us both up to Sydney to visit Susie, Caroline and Christina. We'd stay there a month and then I'd come back down with then and stay a couple of weeks with Uncle Edward, Nichola, Joshua and Caitlin.
Then it would be off to New Zealand to sample the Fjords. Finally flying to Los Angeles or San Diego to visit Aunt Elsie and Uncle Adrian for a couple of weeks before finally returning home to Kevin.
For some people this is a reality...but for me it is just a dream. A very nice dream.
After a month staying with my nan and auntie, I'd fly us both up to Sydney to visit Susie, Caroline and Christina. We'd stay there a month and then I'd come back down with then and stay a couple of weeks with Uncle Edward, Nichola, Joshua and Caitlin.
Then it would be off to New Zealand to sample the Fjords. Finally flying to Los Angeles or San Diego to visit Aunt Elsie and Uncle Adrian for a couple of weeks before finally returning home to Kevin.
For some people this is a reality...but for me it is just a dream. A very nice dream.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Silly Random Questions
1. First Wage Packet
My first proper wage was £15 for 5 hours working on a saturday night at my local chinese restaurant.
2. Fantasy Job
Probably as a holiday rep in Salou or just working there doing anything for 6months of the year.
3. What Gets under your skin?
People who call me and if I don't answer they wont leave a voicemail. My boss asking me at the last minute if I can work extra.
4.What would I do with £1million?
Pay off all my bills, take myself and my wonderful boyfriend on a 6month holiday back to Salou. Buy us both a house. Give some to my family and maybe some to charity.
Spend the rest on myself and my boyfriend.
5. Ultimate dinner guests?
David Beckham,Ben Stiller and Cheryl Cole. Paris Hilton. Tanni Grey-Thomson
6. No expenses day out.
Flying down to London and having a facial, haircut, beauty treatment etc. Spending spree. Then dinner at the Ivy and watching a show.
7. Last Holiday destination?
Salou on the Costa Dorada. I love it there now and can't wait until we go back. If I had the money or I could get a job there then I would!
8. Last film I saw?
Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince.
9. All time sporting Hero?
I'd probably have to say Tanni Grey-Thomson, because like my boyfriend she was born with Spina Bifida, although hers is the full blown version which explains why she is now in a wheelchair. My other half has the occulta type which means that although he has the scar on his back to prove it, he shows no other visible signs of having it. I think that she has proved that you don't have to be paralysed or have no use of your limbs to achieve success. Also the squad of Burnley FC, they have shown that they have what it takes to be able to play against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United by winning the Play off's at Wembley and gaining promotion to the Premiership.
My first proper wage was £15 for 5 hours working on a saturday night at my local chinese restaurant.
2. Fantasy Job
Probably as a holiday rep in Salou or just working there doing anything for 6months of the year.
3. What Gets under your skin?
People who call me and if I don't answer they wont leave a voicemail. My boss asking me at the last minute if I can work extra.
4.What would I do with £1million?
Pay off all my bills, take myself and my wonderful boyfriend on a 6month holiday back to Salou. Buy us both a house. Give some to my family and maybe some to charity.
Spend the rest on myself and my boyfriend.
5. Ultimate dinner guests?
David Beckham,Ben Stiller and Cheryl Cole. Paris Hilton. Tanni Grey-Thomson
6. No expenses day out.
Flying down to London and having a facial, haircut, beauty treatment etc. Spending spree. Then dinner at the Ivy and watching a show.
7. Last Holiday destination?
Salou on the Costa Dorada. I love it there now and can't wait until we go back. If I had the money or I could get a job there then I would!
8. Last film I saw?
Harry Potter and Half Blood Prince.
9. All time sporting Hero?
I'd probably have to say Tanni Grey-Thomson, because like my boyfriend she was born with Spina Bifida, although hers is the full blown version which explains why she is now in a wheelchair. My other half has the occulta type which means that although he has the scar on his back to prove it, he shows no other visible signs of having it. I think that she has proved that you don't have to be paralysed or have no use of your limbs to achieve success. Also the squad of Burnley FC, they have shown that they have what it takes to be able to play against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United by winning the Play off's at Wembley and gaining promotion to the Premiership.
Monday, July 20, 2009
July's 20 Questions.
1. If you had to could you take a vow of silence for 48 hours?
If I had to then yes I think I could....assuming I was not in work.
2. What is your favorite kind of soup?
Chicken and Sweetcorn or Hot n Sour
3. How often do you cut your hair?
Probably every 6 - 12 Weeks.
4. If you had to could you do your own income taxes? And have them be correct?
If I had to yes.
5. What is your method to reading a magazine?
Flick through to the interesting articles first. Then start at the front and slowly read from cover to cover, pulling out anything of interest.
6. How many magazines do you subscribe to?
None at the moment....I'd love to subscribe to digital photography magazine and company.
7. What is/was your paternal grandfather's name?
Jack.
8. And your maternal grandfather's name?
Hawil.
9. I know I'm tired when:
I lay on my bed with the telly on and wake up hours later when it's light again outside.
10. What color(s) do you associate with Spring?
Green's, Pastel Blues, Purples(lilac, lavender), Yellows.
11. What color are your eyes? Did you inherit them from or pass them on to anyone in your family?
My eyes are brown, my mum's are brown, as were my mum's dad and also my nanna's. My dad dad has blue eyes, my other nanna has brown eyes. So i guess they have been inherited from two nanna's and my grandad. I haven't passed them on to anyone yet.
12. What do you have in your glove compartment?
A mini first aid kit, phone charger. Junk. Petrol receipts,cd's. a pair of manky leather gloves. some old sunglasses. pens.
13. Who are you in 6 words?
Easy-going, funny, outgoing, emotional, happy,bubbly.
14. What is your favorite current tv drama?
I don't think I have one at the moment...probably Heroes.
15. Who do you think is NOT funny, but others think IS funny?
Family Guy.
16. Three things you've been meaning to do, but haven't gotten around to yet:
Re-organise the crap under my bed and put my old shelves back up. Read all of my harry potter books in one sitting!
17. What is your noodle of choice?
Pot Noodle.
18. What commercial are you so sick of?
Anchor Butter!!!
19. If you gave birth today to octuplets (OMG!) and had sole naming rights, what would you name them? You can assume four of each sex, or make your own mix-up.
Ethan Jake. James Owen, Kevin Hawil,Susan Elizabeth, Lewis John, Kelly Amanda. Shamiran Danielle.Helen Louise.
20. Is there something hanging over your head that you need to do right now?
Find a new JOB!!!!!!
If I had to then yes I think I could....assuming I was not in work.
2. What is your favorite kind of soup?
Chicken and Sweetcorn or Hot n Sour
3. How often do you cut your hair?
Probably every 6 - 12 Weeks.
4. If you had to could you do your own income taxes? And have them be correct?
If I had to yes.
5. What is your method to reading a magazine?
Flick through to the interesting articles first. Then start at the front and slowly read from cover to cover, pulling out anything of interest.
6. How many magazines do you subscribe to?
None at the moment....I'd love to subscribe to digital photography magazine and company.
7. What is/was your paternal grandfather's name?
Jack.
8. And your maternal grandfather's name?
Hawil.
9. I know I'm tired when:
I lay on my bed with the telly on and wake up hours later when it's light again outside.
10. What color(s) do you associate with Spring?
Green's, Pastel Blues, Purples(lilac, lavender), Yellows.
11. What color are your eyes? Did you inherit them from or pass them on to anyone in your family?
My eyes are brown, my mum's are brown, as were my mum's dad and also my nanna's. My dad dad has blue eyes, my other nanna has brown eyes. So i guess they have been inherited from two nanna's and my grandad. I haven't passed them on to anyone yet.
12. What do you have in your glove compartment?
A mini first aid kit, phone charger. Junk. Petrol receipts,cd's. a pair of manky leather gloves. some old sunglasses. pens.
13. Who are you in 6 words?
Easy-going, funny, outgoing, emotional, happy,bubbly.
14. What is your favorite current tv drama?
I don't think I have one at the moment...probably Heroes.
15. Who do you think is NOT funny, but others think IS funny?
Family Guy.
16. Three things you've been meaning to do, but haven't gotten around to yet:
Re-organise the crap under my bed and put my old shelves back up. Read all of my harry potter books in one sitting!
17. What is your noodle of choice?
Pot Noodle.
18. What commercial are you so sick of?
Anchor Butter!!!
19. If you gave birth today to octuplets (OMG!) and had sole naming rights, what would you name them? You can assume four of each sex, or make your own mix-up.
Ethan Jake. James Owen, Kevin Hawil,Susan Elizabeth, Lewis John, Kelly Amanda. Shamiran Danielle.Helen Louise.
20. Is there something hanging over your head that you need to do right now?
Find a new JOB!!!!!!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Holiday Report
Well I'm finally back from Salou and wish I was still there. I've left the sunshine and the heat to come back to gloomy, damp weather. Although it was quite nice when it brightened up after tea. Here's a few snaps from our holiday. I think if I won the lottery I'd take us back out to Salou for six months of sunshine.
Kevin poses for the camera
Me and Kevin with Encarna from the Apple Bar.
Me and Encarna
Kevin and Encarna
Kevin
Me and Kevin
Me and kevin again.
I'm having a faaaag!!!
Me
Kevin
Kevin
Beach
Kevin
Me
Kevin poses for the camera
Me and Kevin with Encarna from the Apple Bar.
Me and Encarna
Kevin and Encarna
Kevin
Me and Kevin
Me and kevin again.
I'm having a faaaag!!!
Me
Kevin
Kevin
Beach
Kevin
Me
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Twenty Questions
1. What is your favorite physical characteristic in the opposite sex?
I love a nice friendly smile. I look at their eyes too. I'm a sucker for big brown eyes and a cheeky smile. That's what attracted me to Kev.
2. What is the first TV show you remember watching as a child?
I always remember saturday evening with The Dukes of Hazzard and eating tea whilst watching it.
3. What is your favorite quotable line from a movie?
my favorite movie quote is: "Have fun, that's what your twenties are for. Your thirties are for learning the lessons and your forties? Are for paying for the drinks." (Carrie Bradshaw in the S&TC movie)
4. What is your favorite kind of sandwich?
Cheddar and lancashire cheese with chopped spring onion, beef and horseradish sauce. Chicken and Bacon. BLT. Too many to mention really. I'd be here all day.
5. How old were you when you got your first kiss?
I think it might have been with some French lad on the french exchange in high school.
6. I don't understand:
how anyone could ever intentionally harm a child.
7. Your opinion about love at first sight:
It's not uncommon. I didn't believe in it at first but now I guess I do.
8. How does it make you feel when you hear people argue?
Uncomfortable.
9. Have you ever fallen for someone who turned out to be nothing like they seemed?
Yes and it turned out to be for the best in the end because I'd never have met my lovely Kevin if I'd stayed with that knob of an ex.
10. Do you mind sharing the food that is on your plate with someone?
Hell Yeah. But If they asked if they could try some then I wouldn't mind.
11. Somewhere, somebody is asking him- or herself whatever happened to you. Who is it?
I would like to think it will be someone I knew back when I was fortunate enough to visit my aunt in CA whose name was Ryan.
12. How did your car get that little scratch/dent?
I don't recall that moment.
13. Would you rather get up early or sleep in?
If I'm off at the weekend then I'd sleep in. Which is what I'll be doing this sunday as I'm not working until 1pm.
14. Last person to leave you a comment?
I don't recall anyone leaving me one :-(
15. Who out of your friends has the next birthday coming up?
I have my mom's brithday next week and then I'd probably say Hayley's.
16. What is your favorite Disney movie?
Jungle Book or Bambi
17. In what position do you sleep?
Mainly on my right side if I'm in my own bed. If I'm in Kevin's bed then my left side.
18. How long does it take you to get out of bed in the morning?
It depends, some mornings I jump out as soon as the alarm goes off and others I'll wake up before the alarm and lie there until it does.
19. What do you have for a ring tone?
I change My ringtone on a regular basis. At the moment though it's Lady Gaga's Poker Face.
20. What scent is the air freshener in your bathroom?
Clean Linen - Yankee Candle
I love a nice friendly smile. I look at their eyes too. I'm a sucker for big brown eyes and a cheeky smile. That's what attracted me to Kev.
2. What is the first TV show you remember watching as a child?
I always remember saturday evening with The Dukes of Hazzard and eating tea whilst watching it.
3. What is your favorite quotable line from a movie?
my favorite movie quote is: "Have fun, that's what your twenties are for. Your thirties are for learning the lessons and your forties? Are for paying for the drinks." (Carrie Bradshaw in the S&TC movie)
4. What is your favorite kind of sandwich?
Cheddar and lancashire cheese with chopped spring onion, beef and horseradish sauce. Chicken and Bacon. BLT. Too many to mention really. I'd be here all day.
5. How old were you when you got your first kiss?
I think it might have been with some French lad on the french exchange in high school.
6. I don't understand:
how anyone could ever intentionally harm a child.
7. Your opinion about love at first sight:
It's not uncommon. I didn't believe in it at first but now I guess I do.
8. How does it make you feel when you hear people argue?
Uncomfortable.
9. Have you ever fallen for someone who turned out to be nothing like they seemed?
Yes and it turned out to be for the best in the end because I'd never have met my lovely Kevin if I'd stayed with that knob of an ex.
10. Do you mind sharing the food that is on your plate with someone?
Hell Yeah. But If they asked if they could try some then I wouldn't mind.
11. Somewhere, somebody is asking him- or herself whatever happened to you. Who is it?
I would like to think it will be someone I knew back when I was fortunate enough to visit my aunt in CA whose name was Ryan.
12. How did your car get that little scratch/dent?
I don't recall that moment.
13. Would you rather get up early or sleep in?
If I'm off at the weekend then I'd sleep in. Which is what I'll be doing this sunday as I'm not working until 1pm.
14. Last person to leave you a comment?
I don't recall anyone leaving me one :-(
15. Who out of your friends has the next birthday coming up?
I have my mom's brithday next week and then I'd probably say Hayley's.
16. What is your favorite Disney movie?
Jungle Book or Bambi
17. In what position do you sleep?
Mainly on my right side if I'm in my own bed. If I'm in Kevin's bed then my left side.
18. How long does it take you to get out of bed in the morning?
It depends, some mornings I jump out as soon as the alarm goes off and others I'll wake up before the alarm and lie there until it does.
19. What do you have for a ring tone?
I change My ringtone on a regular basis. At the moment though it's Lady Gaga's Poker Face.
20. What scent is the air freshener in your bathroom?
Clean Linen - Yankee Candle
Totally Awkward Tuesday 23/6/9. The Door Chime
Well it's that time of the week again when I'm going to share my TAT moment.
As many of you who read my blog (not that there are many of you!) you will know that I am madly in love with my wonderful boyfriend Kevin. Anyway on to TAT day. I was going to share my Tat moment with Kevin's mum today but i'll leave you with that one next week before I head off to Salou for 11 days. Here's this weeks.
About two and a half years ago, not long after Kevin and I had started going out, we were at his house one Saturday evening after having been out for a few drinks with friends. We didn't have much time as my lift home would soon be arriving and being a little tipsy we were fooling around as you do. Making out on his settee.
Now Kevin's folks have a chime thingy on their door, just so that they know who is coming and going through the day if they're home. His mum was already in bed and his dad was down at the club with his buddies. "He'll be ages yet". Kevin whispered.
So we carried on making out, one thing lead to another and well you can imagine what happened next.So there we were, pants round ankles etc....suddenly we hear the door chime, like music to one's ears. We began a mad dash round the small living room to put on our clothes and make ourselves look respectable...we managed to get ourselves straight just in time before his dad walked into the living room. I'm sure he knew what we had been up to....I couldn't look at him for a month after that.
Tova
As many of you who read my blog (not that there are many of you!) you will know that I am madly in love with my wonderful boyfriend Kevin. Anyway on to TAT day. I was going to share my Tat moment with Kevin's mum today but i'll leave you with that one next week before I head off to Salou for 11 days. Here's this weeks.
About two and a half years ago, not long after Kevin and I had started going out, we were at his house one Saturday evening after having been out for a few drinks with friends. We didn't have much time as my lift home would soon be arriving and being a little tipsy we were fooling around as you do. Making out on his settee.
Now Kevin's folks have a chime thingy on their door, just so that they know who is coming and going through the day if they're home. His mum was already in bed and his dad was down at the club with his buddies. "He'll be ages yet". Kevin whispered.
So we carried on making out, one thing lead to another and well you can imagine what happened next.So there we were, pants round ankles etc....suddenly we hear the door chime, like music to one's ears. We began a mad dash round the small living room to put on our clothes and make ourselves look respectable...we managed to get ourselves straight just in time before his dad walked into the living room. I'm sure he knew what we had been up to....I couldn't look at him for a month after that.
Tova
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Totally Awkward Tuesday
After reading Tova's recent blog about totally awkward tuesday's I decided to give it a go from my own perspective. So here's my totally awkward tuesday moment for this week. I don't recall it being a particulary funny story but here goes.
I remember being in the 5th grade at primary (thats elementary school for my american readers)and going on a week's trip to Pwhelli in North Wales. It was something of a school ritual and every year the 5th graders would go on this trip. There was around 40 of us on the trip. 20 boys and 20 girls. All sharing one block of chalets. They were quite run down when we got there and a bit dirty so none of us really wanted to stay but we had no choice and began unpacking. The girls stayed in the lower row and the boys on the top. After a couple of days being there we had to go up to our teacher's chalet for our spending money and seeing that the only way past was via the boys chalets.
There were four boys, all of whom I had a little bit of a crush on the trip. They didn't know this however and as I walked past boy one's chalet (let's just call him Kev D), imagine my embarrassment when he was coming out of his bathroom in nothing but his boxers. I went bright red and my three friends saw this and proceeded to taunt me for the the remainder of the trip. They later found out that I had a crush on Kev D and wouldn't let it lie.
Then a couple of months later, it had come to the end of our time at School, the school dance upon us. Everyone was there and that included Kev D. My friends were acting strangely and I was soon to discover why. The night wore on and soon it was time for the slow dancing and everyone except myself and Kev D found themselves with a dancing partner. When Kev came over to ask me to dance I said "No thanks. I'm ok."
At the end of the night Kev came over to me and asked me if I fancied him. I didn't know what to say and looked away awkwardly, seeing my friends giggling in the corner of the school hall.
I must say that I am glad that we went our seperate ways and headed off to different High Schools. I have never seen Kev D since that night and don't suppose I will see him again. I have never forgiven my friends for telling him and I don't think I ever will.
Tova
I remember being in the 5th grade at primary (thats elementary school for my american readers)and going on a week's trip to Pwhelli in North Wales. It was something of a school ritual and every year the 5th graders would go on this trip. There was around 40 of us on the trip. 20 boys and 20 girls. All sharing one block of chalets. They were quite run down when we got there and a bit dirty so none of us really wanted to stay but we had no choice and began unpacking. The girls stayed in the lower row and the boys on the top. After a couple of days being there we had to go up to our teacher's chalet for our spending money and seeing that the only way past was via the boys chalets.
There were four boys, all of whom I had a little bit of a crush on the trip. They didn't know this however and as I walked past boy one's chalet (let's just call him Kev D), imagine my embarrassment when he was coming out of his bathroom in nothing but his boxers. I went bright red and my three friends saw this and proceeded to taunt me for the the remainder of the trip. They later found out that I had a crush on Kev D and wouldn't let it lie.
Then a couple of months later, it had come to the end of our time at School, the school dance upon us. Everyone was there and that included Kev D. My friends were acting strangely and I was soon to discover why. The night wore on and soon it was time for the slow dancing and everyone except myself and Kev D found themselves with a dancing partner. When Kev came over to ask me to dance I said "No thanks. I'm ok."
At the end of the night Kev came over to me and asked me if I fancied him. I didn't know what to say and looked away awkwardly, seeing my friends giggling in the corner of the school hall.
I must say that I am glad that we went our seperate ways and headed off to different High Schools. I have never seen Kev D since that night and don't suppose I will see him again. I have never forgiven my friends for telling him and I don't think I ever will.
Tova
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