Take me there, I'm hungry.

I miss eating abroad.

I miss having food made for me.

I miss the excuse to eat Burger King.

I'm so hungry right now.

Morphine Induced Cloud

This weekend has been like no other. There were no parties, no trips to town, no lie ins, no hang over breakfasts... One of my best friends, Lauren, was sent to hospital last week. Loz has Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that causes defects in the lungs and the digestive system. It wasn't until we were at the hospital, about to enter the Bear's room, when her mum said, 'now, try not to get upset when you see her' with tears in her own eyes, did I take in the seriousness of it all. From being completely optimistic and light hearted, I broke down and was sent to the waiting room where I saw family members I'd never met before, like her uncle who lives in the Caribbean. Suddenly it became clear that this wasn't Loz's usual hospital 'pop in, pop out'.

Over the weekend we've gone through ups and downs. Hearing the words 'days left' is enough to let you plummet into a dark hole you can't scratch your way out of. But hearing the Bear giggle is enough to sit you on a morphine induced cloud for an hour. It's shock, it's regret, it's hope, it's desperation. From friday onwards, we've stayed together. Jordanna flew back from uni, Tiff came back from skiing, we've spent every waking hour in each other's company, too scared to eat or sleep alone. We've pulled out our home-made cards and poems Lauren made for us, wore T shirts she bought for us... recalled those times she got too pissed at so and so's party. Only tonight, Tuesday night, did I take the plunge and drive home to be by myself. And surprisingly, it's quite nice. Other than in the shower, I've not had time to think. In the past 5 days I've seen Lauren, I've sobbed, I've cuddled, I've stared into space, I've drunk T, I've eaten eggs and bacon for dinner. I've needed and enjoyed my friend's company. But it was nice to crash out on my own, have a cry and sort my mind out.

I am looking forward to sleep.

The Iceland Phase

Here, I present to you the Iceland phase.

When you're budgeting, apparently Iceland's the place to be.

Says Annie anyway.

(note the cheap lemonade and 'funsize treats' she bought

AS WELL as the onion bhajis and the like)

Gotta admit though,

that bowl was emptied before anybody could complain.

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

Despite everybody being away,

there were a few weekends where things just came together

and people showed up.

There's been fluorescent foosball,

retro swimming hats,

the discovery of Zoidberg (no wrists Harriet)

and a lot, a lot of wine.

Perhaps too much wine.

But let's not get into that.

Happy Blogging!

An Award Ceremony

Bonjourno!

So, 2 out of my 3 exams are over!

HURRAY!

Although 1 out of 2 of them didn't exactly go to plan, I'm feeling so... so... relieved.

I haven't been sleeping properly for the last week - sick with nerves - so after my second exam, I just crashed and burned and slept for a good 13 hours.

(perhaps the celebratory alcohol intake was partly to blame)

The photo above is of Freeman, Delia and I, meeting in the toilet of a chilled out barn party for some gossip and, of course, a 10-second-self-timed photograph. Don't be fooled by the cute stripy mug in hand... it is deceptively filled with some oh, so sweet, joyous wine.

My final exam is in 1 week, leaving me 1 week to begin revising for it... yikes.

Recently, I've been (quite rightly so) a blog neglector. So, to make up for it, I thought I would catch up by doing a post on the AWARDS I have been given! That's right, AWARDS!

how exciting!!!

My first award was given to me (oh, so long ago) by Mads from It's Okay to Procrastinate. This was back in the day when I didn't even know what 'blog awards' were, let alone how to respond to one. So, since I am slightly more 'with it', I must say THANK YOU! Madeline has been one of my long time followers and has been an inspiration to me and the way I write my own blog.

My second award was given to me by Chloe from Chloe in Reality. I love Chloe's blog! I am an avid reader and always enjoy what she has to say. She's a great writer. This award consists of QUESTIONS which I must answer! An exciting prospect...... I will try to keep it short and sweet though. Nobody likes a rambler.

1. How would you describe yourself in five words?

Sociable, creative, a leader, a friend, conscientious

- this was difficult.

2. What are your biggest aspirations?

To travel, to take photographs, to write about my experiences.. to get paid doing all of these things?? haha! Not gunna happen. But of course, my life will be one pursuit for happiness.

3. Brains or brawn? ;)

Chloe! haha. Ummmmmmm, talking about the male species, brains are more important in a sense that the boy is funny, kind and can multiply....

But a little muscle can't hurt eh?

4. Who is your greatest role model?

role model role model role model...... I want to say something original and interesting, but I can't LIE can I? No, so.. my sister is my ultimate role model, she's beautiful, fashionable, clever, organised, always right and so funny!! (damn her to be honest)

5. What are you most afraid of?

I'm afraid of disease and death. Everything about it.. eurghhh shivers.

6. Where is your favourite place in the world?

My favourite place is bound to change when I go off travelling next year.. but as I stand right now.. the beach, the sea, my home... my bed.

7. Who frequently appears on your music playlists?

At the moment -

Laura Marling

Vampire Weekend

Paolo Nutini (marry me)

Local Natives

8. What is your favourite food?

I have been pondering over this question a lot recently (one ponders when revising). It has to be....

cheese. ketchup. breads. beans. peanut butter. peaches.

basically all the fattening things, it's a shame.

I will 'tag' this award in my next post...

I have rambled, sorry! And I have seriously ran over time with this post. I need to revise, oops! With this in mind, I am going to leave my last award (which could potentially be my most entertaining award) for later. Sorry folks. But just so you know what to expect for next time........

It's a shoe award.

The award was given to me by MS ARSCOTT, whose posts consist of short snippets of her life with beautiful photographs to marvel at. The award is to post your 5 most prized pairs of shoes for all to see.

5 pairs??? Dear Lord!

I hardly have 2 pairs which I can actually say I'm proud of...

I will be mocked at by fashion lovers.

(I'm afraid when it comes to hair, make up and clothes - I am a simpleton)

but I'll give it a go.

It'll be FUN.

I'll leave this long post with what I initially begun blogging about - my week.

I won't write about it, I won't bore you any longer.

I'll just leave the pictures to tell the story.

Au Revoir mes amis!

Cupcake Galore? Cupcake No More!

Hello!

My second break from revision this week was the birthday party of my best friend, Katie Freeman.

(I did a photo shoot of her hanging from some trees a while ago)

The baby of the group, Freeman finally hit the big 18!!

I'm just a little sad because I couldn't get her a present,

couldn't spend time on making her a card (which is major tradition),

couldn't get to the party early like all the others,

couldn't drink

and I couldn't even stay long!!

All due to my exams.

Can they just bugger off already!!!!

boohoo!!! :( !!!!

Okay, angry rant over. At least I got some nice photos of the evening...

Freeman's renowned for her love for food. This made us all laugh, she hates to share.

Can you guess who Katie is from the baby photo above I wonder?

On a more happier and interesting note -

Cupcakes galore? Cupcakes no more!

(I love to rhyme, sorry)

3 huge cakes were present at the party! haha! shock, horror.

My theme went out with a bang.

Delicious

Hope everyone's exams are going OK.

Happy blogging!

Party Dress And Heels

Hey gang

Before I begin, I must warn you, you are about to read the longest post on the planet!

(A lot can happen in a week)

I know I said in my last post that last weekend was my last weekend of fun... well... it didn't really turn out that way. This weekend was an absolute hoot!!! One of the best in fact. It's been half term this week, AKA just another week of hardcore revision for me and my fellow peers, although... any sort of revision was pretty much impossible due to the glorious weather, my sisters return from Uni and the simple fact that my house was covered in relatives aged from 4 to 43 = Hectic!

Friday

I couldn't bare being exiled to a room where I'd sit, staring hopelessly out of the window, watching my family play and laugh and swim and eat whilst I puzzled alone with epistemology

so

I gave up on the whole revising malarky and headed to St. Brelades beach where 4 friends and I ate lunch and played with a small, bouncy, green rubber ball that smelt like apples.

Can it get much better?

I travelled to my mother's house where my sister and her friends were stationed.

Mother took everybody on a tour around her 'farm'

which was where I snapped this snap

(of everybody looking rather inappropriately dressed

and out of place might I add)

hahaa I love it!

We ventured from the countryside, back to the seaside

where we all ate, conversed and drank

(no alcohol for me though - Sober Sally, remember)

That's my sister and I! She's the blonde and I'm the brunette,

incase you wondered.

A photo dedicated to some beautiful hair! (you've gotta love it)

Saturday

Sister's '21st family and friend's tea party'

Cupcakes were served

(can't stop the theme now)

and speeches were made

(I made everybody, including myself, cry)

It must have been the champagne?

Charlotte's 18th

Yes, another 18th and yes, another tea party and yes, more cupcakes.

It was lovely to see and catch up with all of the ladies again,

I feel as though this exam period has turned me into a social recluse.

Saturday Night

I went home, watched Britain's got Talent - THE FINAL (omgoodness so good)

had an Indian Takeaway with the family

And then when everybody had gone to bed,

I put back on my party dress and heels,

and drove into town

where I met my friends

and danced the night away.

hehehehe cliche but I don't care

Sunday

Great success! I snuck out and nobody had noticed!

Not even when I was woken at 9am with makeup smudged all over my face

and my party dress & heels thrown on the floor.

Good work.

My cousins were returning to London, so we went out to St. Ouens,

ate brunch and strolled along the beach to make ourselves feel better.

Below are some cute family snaps!

I shall miss my hectic household!

I have exactly one week before my exams commence.

I must must must revise HARD.

Wish me luck.

(and have a lovely week)