Hmmmm..who can resist that six-pack?
I loved him in "Footloose"
Friday, August 28, 2009
Friday Fantasy Man
As Promised, this week it's Kevin Bacon on the Friday Fantasy Man. I have to admit, I've seen a few of his films, but my favourite has to be "Footloose". I could watch that film over and over again.
Hmmmm..who can resist that six-pack?
I loved him in "Footloose"
Hmmmm..who can resist that six-pack?
I loved him in "Footloose"
Haven Break.
This is where I'll be come Monday..so no blogging for four days, unless Kevin lets me take my laptop. Lol.
http://www.haven.com/parks/north_wales_blackpool/presthaven_sands/index.aspx
Friday fantasy Man coming later today.
http://www.haven.com/parks/north_wales_blackpool/presthaven_sands/index.aspx
Friday fantasy Man coming later today.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
I Want Wednesday
Ok, So I know it's a day late, but can you blame a girl for wanting an early night? I was in bed last night for half past ten.
Here's my first installment of I want Wednesday.
A pair of Nike Zoom Structure Triax + 12's. In order to kick start my running regime and lose a few pounds.
Obviously to pair up with my Nike Running shoes. We have two of these in Yellow at work, I keep meaning to go and buy it, seeing as it's in the Staff room, just been so busy in my other job this week, that I have not had the time.
Just because I need music to fill my Pod with. £200GBP should be nice.
I loved her 1st Book, Angel. Read Angel Uncovered and now Sapphire...
Here's my first installment of I want Wednesday.
A pair of Nike Zoom Structure Triax + 12's. In order to kick start my running regime and lose a few pounds.
Obviously to pair up with my Nike Running shoes. We have two of these in Yellow at work, I keep meaning to go and buy it, seeing as it's in the Staff room, just been so busy in my other job this week, that I have not had the time.
Just because I need music to fill my Pod with. £200GBP should be nice.
I loved her 1st Book, Angel. Read Angel Uncovered and now Sapphire...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
More 20 Questions
1. I don’t really think I can manage _______________ today.
To go meet my friend tonight.
2. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Wholemeal Toast with Peanut Butter.
3. Share some recent good news.
I have just got engaged.
4. What was the last movie you saw? What did you think of it?
Orphan - It was one hell of a sick film. I must've jumped on kevin about five or six times!
5. If you had to, could you do commentary for a sporting event?
Only for Soccer.
6. What makes you feel better when you're sick?
alone time. in bed. under the covers and preferably asleep!
7. What do you listen to in the car?
Usually 2BR is on, Failing that probably my Kings of Leon CD.
8. What were the last five foods you ate?
Cheese, brown bap, tomato,cucumber, a nectarine and an apple.
9. Who was your first prom date?
That would be Kevin D.
10. What was your first grade teacher's name?
Mrs Shields - The legend that is!!!
11. How many weddings have you been in?
Been to four. My Cousin Kathryn's, My other cousin Mark. My brother's friends James and Mel and Simon and Lucy.
12. Who is on your "List"?
My wonderful Fiance.
13. I love you more than _____________.
You will ever know.
14. Oranges or grapefruit?
oranges, I hate grapefruit.
15. What is the earliest memory you have of your first day of school?
I don't rememember much about my first day.
16. Would you ever choose money over love?
If I didn't have my lovely Kev in my life then yes.
17. Four people who e-mail me regularly:
I don't know, err Monster,xanga,Kev McK.
18. What were your favorite books as a child?
Sweet Valley High Series (LOL)
19. Never in my life:
would i willingly jump out of a perfectly functioning airplane & call it 'fun'. (sticking with Dawn's answer here)
20. Ever been given an engagement ring?
yeah.
To go meet my friend tonight.
2. What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Wholemeal Toast with Peanut Butter.
3. Share some recent good news.
I have just got engaged.
4. What was the last movie you saw? What did you think of it?
Orphan - It was one hell of a sick film. I must've jumped on kevin about five or six times!
5. If you had to, could you do commentary for a sporting event?
Only for Soccer.
6. What makes you feel better when you're sick?
alone time. in bed. under the covers and preferably asleep!
7. What do you listen to in the car?
Usually 2BR is on, Failing that probably my Kings of Leon CD.
8. What were the last five foods you ate?
Cheese, brown bap, tomato,cucumber, a nectarine and an apple.
9. Who was your first prom date?
That would be Kevin D.
10. What was your first grade teacher's name?
Mrs Shields - The legend that is!!!
11. How many weddings have you been in?
Been to four. My Cousin Kathryn's, My other cousin Mark. My brother's friends James and Mel and Simon and Lucy.
12. Who is on your "List"?
My wonderful Fiance.
13. I love you more than _____________.
You will ever know.
14. Oranges or grapefruit?
oranges, I hate grapefruit.
15. What is the earliest memory you have of your first day of school?
I don't rememember much about my first day.
16. Would you ever choose money over love?
If I didn't have my lovely Kev in my life then yes.
17. Four people who e-mail me regularly:
I don't know, err Monster,xanga,Kev McK.
18. What were your favorite books as a child?
Sweet Valley High Series (LOL)
19. Never in my life:
would i willingly jump out of a perfectly functioning airplane & call it 'fun'. (sticking with Dawn's answer here)
20. Ever been given an engagement ring?
yeah.
A few books I want to read.
Here's a list of books I wanna read over the next year or so.
Publisher: JOHN MURRAY
Publication Date: 06/03/2008
Format: Hardback
Til Death Do Us Part
Forced marriage is a subject rarely written about by those involved in it. Now Sameem Ali, a councillor for Moss Side, Manchester, reveals her moving story of childhood abuse, forced marriage and eventual escape. Belonging is a book for those inspired by Ugly and A Piece of Cake.
Abandoned by her parents, Sameem Ali spent several years in a children's home. When her family wanted her back, she couldn't wait. But she was entering a nightmare . . .
Sameen was beaten by her mother and treated as a servant; the only bright spot in her life seemed to be a trip to Pakistan, to her family's village. But once there Sameen ; aged just thirteen ; was forced to marry a complete stranger. Two months later, pregnant, she was back in Glasgow suffering abuse by her family. Even when she managed to escape, her terrible experiences were not over. For she had violated her family's 'honour' . . .
This one sounds quite moving..I'll post a review of it when I've finally read it.
Night Muisc - Jojo Moyes. Just because it looks fun.
The Secret Between Us - Barbara Delinsky. I like a twist to the plot.
Change of Heart - Jodi Picoult. I love her books, so I have to read this.
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote. I've seen the film with Audrey Hepburn so why not read the book?
A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess. Because it's supposedly banned!
Drop Dead Beautiful - Jackie Collins. Lucky Santangelo, need I say more?
Hotel Babylon - Imogen Edwards Jones. After reading Sirena's review I wanna read all of these.
This Year It Will Be Different - Maeve Binchy. I've always been something of a fan of Maeve.
Anything by Joanna Trollop. I don't know why, but I just love her books.
If you've already read any of these, please tell me what you thought, but don't give too much away.
Publisher: JOHN MURRAY
Publication Date: 06/03/2008
Format: Hardback
Til Death Do Us Part
Forced marriage is a subject rarely written about by those involved in it. Now Sameem Ali, a councillor for Moss Side, Manchester, reveals her moving story of childhood abuse, forced marriage and eventual escape. Belonging is a book for those inspired by Ugly and A Piece of Cake.
Abandoned by her parents, Sameem Ali spent several years in a children's home. When her family wanted her back, she couldn't wait. But she was entering a nightmare . . .
Sameen was beaten by her mother and treated as a servant; the only bright spot in her life seemed to be a trip to Pakistan, to her family's village. But once there Sameen ; aged just thirteen ; was forced to marry a complete stranger. Two months later, pregnant, she was back in Glasgow suffering abuse by her family. Even when she managed to escape, her terrible experiences were not over. For she had violated her family's 'honour' . . .
This one sounds quite moving..I'll post a review of it when I've finally read it.
Night Muisc - Jojo Moyes. Just because it looks fun.
The Secret Between Us - Barbara Delinsky. I like a twist to the plot.
Change of Heart - Jodi Picoult. I love her books, so I have to read this.
Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote. I've seen the film with Audrey Hepburn so why not read the book?
A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess. Because it's supposedly banned!
Drop Dead Beautiful - Jackie Collins. Lucky Santangelo, need I say more?
Hotel Babylon - Imogen Edwards Jones. After reading Sirena's review I wanna read all of these.
This Year It Will Be Different - Maeve Binchy. I've always been something of a fan of Maeve.
Anything by Joanna Trollop. I don't know why, but I just love her books.
If you've already read any of these, please tell me what you thought, but don't give too much away.
Random Wednesday Quotes - Funny comments.
1. I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
2. Friends are like Melons;to find a good one you must try a hundred.
3. Don't talk about yourself;the others will, after you've gone.
4.Lose an hour in the morning and you will spend all day looking for it.
Missing Grandad
It's now been fifteen years since your passing. Not a day goes by when I don't think of you. I miss not hearing your voice when mum's on the phone to you every week. If only you could see me now..I'm happier now thean I've ever been and you're not here to see it. I wish I could tell you about my wonderful fiance and how I've come to realise that there's someone out there for everyone. I Love you and miss you gramps.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
20 Questions Tuesday
Tuesday's 20 Questions
1. Where were you last week at this time?
same spot. right here at my desk.
2. What’s your favorite way to eat tomatoes?
Hmmm let's see. With cheese on a sandwich. Grilled with a lil pepper. Fried, in salads. Sliced with Buffalo mozzarella and basil drizzled with olive oil - Ala Croma.
3. Ok, let's be honest. How often do you use your turn signals when you drive? Do you follow the rules or do you only use it when you feel it's necessary?
I use them when I have to. Like turning into a street of coming off a roundabout.
So when it's necessary basically. Lol.
4. This past week, were you more predator or prey?
I can't really say. Prey probably.
5. What is the first tv show quote to pop into your head right now?
"D'oh" - Homer Simpson
6. Next time I go to church:
It will probably be to Mark and Heather's Wedding. Or to a friend's wedding.
7. What was your third grade teacher's name?
Let me think...We had a few teachers in 3rd Grade so that would have to be Mrs Black (my favourite), Mrs Lord, Mrs Bateson, Mr Brown, Mr Richardson.
8. When was the last time you went grocery shopping? Name 3 things you bought.
Last Friday. Vegetables, Chicken Breasts, Bread.
9. What would the title of your autobiography be?
"A Life Less than Perfect". "Life of a Lancashire Lass". "Pink Banana Smoothie" "Are you there Gramps, it's me Sara." "Fried Pink Bananas"
10. How many pieces of unopened mail are sitting wherever you put your unopened mail?
Nothing is awaiting being opened. It was opened and reviewed and filed away before 10am this morning.
11. What 5 emotions do you feel most often?
Frustration, loneliness, contentment, happiness and most of all Love.
12. If you got a new pet right now, what would you name it?
If it was a puppy, (I'd love a ladbrador), it would have to be Rebel (After Kevin's pooch), failing that probably Charlie. I wouldn't get a cat as Kevin hates cats. But if I did have a cat, he'd be called Mac.
13. Admit something. Anything.
I'm very much in love with my wonderful Fiance.
14. Choose a free gift: a daily back massage, dinner at a restaurant once a week, or a brand new book each month.
I think I'd have to have the new book every month as it will inspire me to concentrate on finishing it on time, ready for my next one. It would also prompt me to try reading different genres and find new authors.
15. Name 3 foods that are currently in your freezer.
Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables (these are great to just toss together with some diced beef, chicken, prawns or turkey or just on their own for a super quick meal - courtesy of costco if you wanna know where to get some), Chicken breasts, Frozen Atlantic Prawns.
16. If given the chance and you could pick the person, would you want to switch lives with someone on earth for one whole day?
I can't really think right now...wait a minute...I'd love to be someone like Victoria Beckham or Paris Hilton. Just because.
17. How much cash do you usually carry with you?
It depends on what I am doing...pay day is usually Friday and I've often run out by Monday Night. Pay day two is usually end of the month. I make sure I've enough in my purse to last the month, although sometimes it's all gone in two days due to whichever bill needs paying...this pay day is the turn of the dreaded credit card bill and the catalogue. Lol.
18. How are you today?
A lot better than I was yesterday. I had a really nasty migraine that had been going on since Sunday afternoon.
19. What's the scariest weather situation you've experienced?
Probably the galeforce winds we sometimes get here in the winter or the snow and not being able to get to work because we were snowed in.
20. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest), how attractive do you think you are?
6 or 7, maybe? i think i am pretty average, There are definitely prettier people than me out there...what would you guys vote me?
1. Where were you last week at this time?
same spot. right here at my desk.
2. What’s your favorite way to eat tomatoes?
Hmmm let's see. With cheese on a sandwich. Grilled with a lil pepper. Fried, in salads. Sliced with Buffalo mozzarella and basil drizzled with olive oil - Ala Croma.
3. Ok, let's be honest. How often do you use your turn signals when you drive? Do you follow the rules or do you only use it when you feel it's necessary?
I use them when I have to. Like turning into a street of coming off a roundabout.
So when it's necessary basically. Lol.
4. This past week, were you more predator or prey?
I can't really say. Prey probably.
5. What is the first tv show quote to pop into your head right now?
"D'oh" - Homer Simpson
6. Next time I go to church:
It will probably be to Mark and Heather's Wedding. Or to a friend's wedding.
7. What was your third grade teacher's name?
Let me think...We had a few teachers in 3rd Grade so that would have to be Mrs Black (my favourite), Mrs Lord, Mrs Bateson, Mr Brown, Mr Richardson.
8. When was the last time you went grocery shopping? Name 3 things you bought.
Last Friday. Vegetables, Chicken Breasts, Bread.
9. What would the title of your autobiography be?
"A Life Less than Perfect". "Life of a Lancashire Lass". "Pink Banana Smoothie" "Are you there Gramps, it's me Sara." "Fried Pink Bananas"
10. How many pieces of unopened mail are sitting wherever you put your unopened mail?
Nothing is awaiting being opened. It was opened and reviewed and filed away before 10am this morning.
11. What 5 emotions do you feel most often?
Frustration, loneliness, contentment, happiness and most of all Love.
12. If you got a new pet right now, what would you name it?
If it was a puppy, (I'd love a ladbrador), it would have to be Rebel (After Kevin's pooch), failing that probably Charlie. I wouldn't get a cat as Kevin hates cats. But if I did have a cat, he'd be called Mac.
13. Admit something. Anything.
I'm very much in love with my wonderful Fiance.
14. Choose a free gift: a daily back massage, dinner at a restaurant once a week, or a brand new book each month.
I think I'd have to have the new book every month as it will inspire me to concentrate on finishing it on time, ready for my next one. It would also prompt me to try reading different genres and find new authors.
15. Name 3 foods that are currently in your freezer.
Frozen Stir Fry Vegetables (these are great to just toss together with some diced beef, chicken, prawns or turkey or just on their own for a super quick meal - courtesy of costco if you wanna know where to get some), Chicken breasts, Frozen Atlantic Prawns.
16. If given the chance and you could pick the person, would you want to switch lives with someone on earth for one whole day?
I can't really think right now...wait a minute...I'd love to be someone like Victoria Beckham or Paris Hilton. Just because.
17. How much cash do you usually carry with you?
It depends on what I am doing...pay day is usually Friday and I've often run out by Monday Night. Pay day two is usually end of the month. I make sure I've enough in my purse to last the month, although sometimes it's all gone in two days due to whichever bill needs paying...this pay day is the turn of the dreaded credit card bill and the catalogue. Lol.
18. How are you today?
A lot better than I was yesterday. I had a really nasty migraine that had been going on since Sunday afternoon.
19. What's the scariest weather situation you've experienced?
Probably the galeforce winds we sometimes get here in the winter or the snow and not being able to get to work because we were snowed in.
20. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest), how attractive do you think you are?
6 or 7, maybe? i think i am pretty average, There are definitely prettier people than me out there...what would you guys vote me?
Girls Vs Grown Women
Girls vs GROWN Women
Are you a girl or a grown woman?
Girls vs GROWN Women
Girls want to control the man in their life.
GROWN women know that if he's truly hers, he doesn't need controlling. This is Me!
Girls check you constantly for not calling them.
GROWN women are usually too busy to realize you hadn't. Not too sure about this one..I'm forever checking my cellphone.
Girls are afraid to be alone.
GROWN women are not. They use this as a time for personal growth. I don't like being alone if I know the people I live with aren't home that night.
Girls ignore the good guys.
GROWN women ignore the bad guys. Bad Boys are always a temptation but when you find Mr. Right you'll want to ignore the bad guys.
Girls make you come home.
GROWN women make you want to come home.
Girls fight other females claiming "you took my man".
GROWN women know that he isn't worth the trouble & no one can "take"
anyone, he chose to leave!
Girls leave their schedule wide-open and wait for a guy to call and
make plans.
GROWN women make their own plans and nicely tell the guy to get in
where he fits.
Girls worry about not being pretty and/or good enough for their man.
GROWN women know that they are pretty and/or good enough for any man,
flaws & all! - My man loves me for who and what I am and wouldn't change me for the world! I'd change a few things about me though.
Girls try to monopolize all their man's time(i.e., don't want him
hanging with his friends).
GROWN women realize that a lil' bit of space makes the 'together time
'even more special- and goes to kick it with her own friends. - We often see his friends together, but he has his man time with his friends and I have my girlie time with my girlfriends too.
Girls think a guy crying is weak.
GROWN women offer their shoulder and a tissue while understanding that
he's still human. - I like a Man to show emotion - it does prove that he is human!
Girls want to be spoiled and 'tell' their man so.
GROWN women 'show' him and make him comfortable enough to splurge on
her, without fear of losing his 'manhood'. - A spontaneous man is always good to have.
Girls get hurt by one man and make all men pay for it.
GROWN women know that HE was just one man (and know that if they stop
shopping in the same store, they will stop picking the same man). True. It's happened to me and I've learnt from the past by finding the one I want to be with.
Girls fall in love and chase aimlessly after the object of their affection, IGNORING all 'signs'.
GROWN women know that sometimes the one you love, don't always love you
back-and know they must move on, without bitterness.
Girls will read this and unwisely get an attitude.
GROWN women will read this and pass it on to other GROWN women and
their male friends. Hmmm yes maybe.
Are you a girl or a grown woman?
Girls vs GROWN Women
Girls want to control the man in their life.
GROWN women know that if he's truly hers, he doesn't need controlling. This is Me!
Girls check you constantly for not calling them.
GROWN women are usually too busy to realize you hadn't. Not too sure about this one..I'm forever checking my cellphone.
Girls are afraid to be alone.
GROWN women are not. They use this as a time for personal growth. I don't like being alone if I know the people I live with aren't home that night.
Girls ignore the good guys.
GROWN women ignore the bad guys. Bad Boys are always a temptation but when you find Mr. Right you'll want to ignore the bad guys.
Girls make you come home.
GROWN women make you want to come home.
Girls fight other females claiming "you took my man".
GROWN women know that he isn't worth the trouble & no one can "take"
anyone, he chose to leave!
Girls leave their schedule wide-open and wait for a guy to call and
make plans.
GROWN women make their own plans and nicely tell the guy to get in
where he fits.
Girls worry about not being pretty and/or good enough for their man.
GROWN women know that they are pretty and/or good enough for any man,
flaws & all! - My man loves me for who and what I am and wouldn't change me for the world! I'd change a few things about me though.
Girls try to monopolize all their man's time(i.e., don't want him
hanging with his friends).
GROWN women realize that a lil' bit of space makes the 'together time
'even more special- and goes to kick it with her own friends. - We often see his friends together, but he has his man time with his friends and I have my girlie time with my girlfriends too.
Girls think a guy crying is weak.
GROWN women offer their shoulder and a tissue while understanding that
he's still human. - I like a Man to show emotion - it does prove that he is human!
Girls want to be spoiled and 'tell' their man so.
GROWN women 'show' him and make him comfortable enough to splurge on
her, without fear of losing his 'manhood'. - A spontaneous man is always good to have.
Girls get hurt by one man and make all men pay for it.
GROWN women know that HE was just one man (and know that if they stop
shopping in the same store, they will stop picking the same man). True. It's happened to me and I've learnt from the past by finding the one I want to be with.
Girls fall in love and chase aimlessly after the object of their affection, IGNORING all 'signs'.
GROWN women know that sometimes the one you love, don't always love you
back-and know they must move on, without bitterness.
Girls will read this and unwisely get an attitude.
GROWN women will read this and pass it on to other GROWN women and
their male friends. Hmmm yes maybe.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Inspirational Quotes
"Getting ahead in a difficult profession requires avid faith in yourself. That is why some people with mediocre talent, but with great inner drive, go so much further than people with vastly superior talent."
-Sophia Loren
"Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work - and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't."
-Lucille Ball
"Nothing and nobody has ever been able to stand in the way of me and my dreams."
-Dolly Parton
-Sophia Loren
"Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work - and realizing what is opportunity and what isn't."
-Lucille Ball
"Nothing and nobody has ever been able to stand in the way of me and my dreams."
-Dolly Parton
20 Questions - Monday 24 August 09
1. If you had to could you take a vow of silence for 48 hours?
Probably not. I have too much to do at work so a vow of silence would not be an option.
2. What is your favorite kind of soup?
Home-made Lentil.
3. How often do you cut your hair?
Usually 6 weeks but not been for 3 months due to working every weekend.
4. If you had to could you do your own income taxes? And have them be correct?
nope. i don't even want to try.
5. What is your method to reading a magazine?
Front to Back normally, flipping occassionally or back tracking to articles of interest.
6. How many magazines do you subscribe to?
None.
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 start nodding in front of the TV or whilst laying on the bed.
10. What color(s) do you associate with Spring?
Lilac's, Pink's, Pastels.
11. What color are your eyes? Did you inherit them from or pass them on to anyone in your family?
light brown/hazel. i imagine i inherited them somehow but my mom's eyes are a darker brown and my biological father has blue eyes.
12. What do you have in your glove compartment?
Cd's, gas receipts, pens, junk in general.
13. Who are you in 6 words?
Overweight, Loyal, Honest. Loving, Trusting, Confident.
14. What is your favorite current tv drama?
Heroes
15. Who do you think is NOT funny, but others think IS funny?
South Park for sure.
16. Three things you've been meaning to do, but haven't gotten around to yet:
Read More. learn Digital Photography and buy a DSLR. Finish my 1st scrapbook.
17. What is your noodle of choice?
Pot Noodle!
18. What commercial are you so sick of?
The Curry's advert where the guy puts up his new flatscreen tv and starts joining in with the women exercising and the tv falls off the wall.
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.
Kevin James. Jack Henry. Louis Jonathan. Owen Wade. Kathryn Louise. Abigail Claire, Emma Jayne, Chloe Marie.
20. Is there something hanging over your head that you need to do right now?
Yeah, finish filling out an application form.
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!!!!!!
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