Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Sunday, 31 August 2014

VISITING CORNWALL'S SEAL SANCTUARY

Sunday, 31 August 2014
So last week I was in Cornwall, we visited a lot of lovely places over the week but one of the ones that stuck out most for me was when we visited the Seal Sanctuary in Cornwall (as you can probably gather by the title of this post).

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary rescues around 40 pups each season. It rescues them and hospitalises them back to health before releasing them back into the wild, if they are found to have a problem that means they are not safe in the wild, they will then offer a permanent residency to the Seal. They help Grey and Common Seals (no they are not chavvy seals, just the largest group of Seals I suppose)

They also do the same to Sea Lions, Californian and Pantagonian, they're also just as cute! They also provide homes for other animals such as Penguins, Otters, Sheep, Ponies and Goats!

Seals are fast becoming my favourite animals, actually, scrap that, they are my favourite animals! I will attach a few pictures at the end of this post. Only of the Seals and Penguins, as I didn't charge my camera woops.

What are your favourite animals then?

Amy

x
I never said they were good photos!
Lil' cutie.
He looks like he was having fun there!
Action shot #1 (pro. photographer right there)
Action shot #2 - looks like the pool is a cushion!
Chillin'
The penguins!

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

THE GREATEST TIME OF ALL! (Amy)

Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Sup, for this post I wanted to fan girl a little about Christmas, over the the lifespan of this wee blog, you may have noticed a few things about us. One of them being that we get far too excited for Christmas, far too early! There is even a countdown widget on the side of our site! A weird one, but ah well, actually, do any of you know any simple Christmas countdowns?

ANYWAY! Back on track, I have always thought that the build up to Christmas is so much more exciting then THE 25th of December! not that I am being ungrateful or anything, don't get me wrong, I love Christmas Day, I love waking up in the morning to my siblings shaking me, I love taking my stocking into my Dad's room and all sitting on the far-too-small-for-6-full-grown-people-king-size-bed, and taking it in turns to unwrap presents, I love sitting around the tree with the music channels on whilst waiting for my parents to get out of bed, I love taking it in turns to open our tree gifts, I love the Christmas fry-up we have, I love when my Auntie comes around and we have Christmas dinner, and we pull crackers together, and tell the corny cracker-jokes, I love the puddings we eat at the end, I love the light dinners we eat later on, with the leftovers and crackers, and yes, I just love everything about Christmas!

Even after all of this, the build-up still over-powers the day.

The cold-days and early-darkness. The Christmas lights twinkling as you search for that special gift. The smiley faces and the happy families. The little kisses stolen as couples walk through the streets. The excited children gasping and pointing at the displays of their favourite toys. The omnibus' of old shows, and the happy Christmas specials. The time when there are a select-30-or-so songs that get repeated over again as you enter shops. The time when families set aside their differences and are happy. The time when you have to apply silly amounts of lip-balm and hand-lotion, just for them to keep safe. The time when people wrap up in thick coats, scarfs, hats and gloves. The time for cracking open a new Yankee Candle, with the latest scents. The time when you watch the Christmas-light-turn-on and are smiling for no apparent reason. The time when you can hear/see the word Christmas written/said around a hundred times a day. The time for snow ball fights and snow angels. The time for Bonfires and Hot-Chocolate. The time when it is socially acceptable to sing in the streets. The time when it is socially acceptable to be drinking at 11 o'clock in the morning (if you're legal.) The time for Home-Baking and warm scents. The time for sparkly nails, deep lips. The time when you have to re-arrange your room to 'keep warm' and 'look cosy'. The time for pink noses and rosy cheeks. The time for fatty foods. The  time for whipped-cream-topped Hot Chocolates. Last but NOT least. The Season To Be Jolly (falalalala-lelalala)

The last few paragraphs were incredibly cheesy, and I don't even care, you can't tell me that the last few paragraphs weren't true. Can you?

Can't think of many more Christmas-Cliches, got anymore? Tell us in the comments? Thanks Hun!

Amy

Monday, 28 October 2013

HAVEN! (Amy)

Monday, 28 October 2013
Hey! So this Sunday it's our first 'solo' post, this is because I have just come back from Haven, and Megan goes to Cardiff tomorrow, so she will do Thursdays post!

In this post, I shall be just sharing my Holiday with you! As you know I went to a Haven Holiday Park in Cornwall, I went to the Riviere Sands one and it was great fun, we went with my my Step Mum's Brother and his family who is currently occupying my bedroom so I have to share with my Sister for a week while he stays with us... He drives me up the wall, and Megan's in Cardiff so I have no one to see all week, why is everyone on holiday?! Elley's in Haven too...
This post is going to be more like a journal, posting as it happens, nothing like usual! With daily OOTD's! Hope you like it!

DAY 1 (Journey!);

The drive to the resort was quite long, but it soon flew by as I heard Story Of My Life for the first time! Have you ever had that moment when you're getting really emotional and into a song when you drive past a burning lorry? Well, I have, I have to say, it wasn't the most thrilling moment of my life, I just hope everyone was okay! So the journey was around 2 hours, so yeah, it dragged! I will attach below a picture of my cosy travelling clothes, and yes, it is my Christmas jumper, and please bear in mind the fact that my makeup was still on after a LONG say at school, I think it stayed on pretty well! Also, the flash is on, that's why there is a white patch on my fore head! So when we got to the holiday park we got dinner! YAY! FOOD! We then took it back to the Caravan and sat 'cosily' and ate, I say 'cosily' as there is a 6 person family, and a 3 person family joined into a single caravan! But then we ate cake, so all good! Sadly I had to share a room with my Sister... But I didn't really care until I found out there was only. One. Plug. What?! I will also share a pic of our room below! Megan's is all the messy stuff! Mine's the one on the right! We were in bed for like half 11.
 
My Make up only looks this bad 'cause its been on for 10 hours, kay?
 
Leggings & an old Christmas Jumper, I look Tall Here...

Mine's the right one!

DAY 2;

I woke up around 9 to the smell of cooking bacon, once I had eaten my fry up, I sat for about half an hour in my room with Story Of My Life on repeat, once I had finally got ready we (Me, 3 Sisters and our Cousin) went down to the clubhouse and I tried too hard to take a decent OOTD, but failed miserably, as the lighting was wrong, and everyone kept photo bombing it... Also, my camera kept cutting out... So we then took a walk to the beach [picture below]. We walked through the beach and through Hayle town, it was a lovely walk, we then went to cute little cafe called Roosters and had lunch, I ordered a portion of chips and a lemonade, we then walked back through the beach and to the Haven resort. It was a bit nippy so I was constantly applying hand cream and lip balm! I have a new favourite hand cream, you can read about it when we upload our October Favourites post, in a week or so!
OOTD- Burgandy Jeans, White Blouse, Crop Top, and Patterned Cardi!
 
The Pretty beach!

So, anyway, when we got back we had a cuppa and went to TESCO, I love TESCO at this time of year as there's loads Christmassy things, so I spent the whole time taking pictures and Whatsapping them to Megan! (As you can see, I don't have snapchat) I found the. Glade Christmas candle she has and its absolutely amazing! I want one! Just to ruin the mood though, I found the TESCO magazine, and it had a pumpkin on the front, I mean, who does that?! I was really annoyed it wasn't Christmassy...
 Glade Scented Candle, Reigndeer Socks, Reeses Snowman, Santa Socks, Christmassy DAIRY MILK, and that dissapointing TESCO mag!
I'm not going to lie, but dinner was amazing! In TESCO, my Daddy bought loads of crackers, a cooked chicken and a a lot of foreign cheese, so for my tea I had way to many crackers, a lot of chicken, and a roll! It was lovely! I don't like cheese, but I think he bought Brie, Boursan, and a few others, for pudding was a Halloween cupcake [picture below] it was yummy!
Yumy, a chocolatey cupcake!
 
After dinner, and a lot of relaxing, we went down to the club. I have to be truthful, the entertainers are always rubbish! Like seriously, you can't sing! Right, rant over! Now, when it gets to the arcades, the 2p machines win me over, I'm like obsessed with them! They are so addictive! I end up wasting all my money on them, and this was no Exception. Every year, we come to Haven and in our house, we have a large jar in which we save up all of our coppers, and they are then split between the four of us, and my share was gone within 5 minutes, am I the only one who gets this problem?
My Weakness!

The 'Fun Stars' Slaughtered Dirty Dancing, like what?! I'm not a horrible person, but bad singers, who sing professionally, just no. I was ringing Megan throughout, complaining about their singing! I was on the phone to her for a few hours, helping her pack for Cardiff! Do you remember Lucy Jones? The one off of X Factor 4 years ago, with Jedward? Well, she was performing that night, and not going to lie, she was really good! And a BIG improvement on the previous singer! She sung; On My Own, Empire State Of Mind, Price Tag, Somebody To Love, Will Always Love You, and some others I can't remember! And was genuinely really good!
After her performance was over, we went home, I had a mug of hot chocolate, and went to bed for 12:15!
It was a really good day! And for those of you that care, I will add a pic of my pj's!
 PJ'S- Leopard Print Bottoms, and a Black Top!
My feet look really weird here? BUT FLUFFY SOCKS! OMG, i'm like obsessed with these!
DAY 3;
I woke up at around 10 with a treat for no breakfast if I didn't get up, safe to say I shot out of bed as though my life was dependent on it! After breakfast, it was 'Eggy Bread', there was four girls and my Dad for the shower, so I didn't get in till 11, and I hate caravan showers, they're always rubbish, and cold! I was making weird grunty noises as the water was hitting me, I made sure I was a quick as possible, I didn't want to waste much time, in there, freezing cold!
After everyone was done, the other Family we came with were here, and my Sister decided to start criticising me about how much make up I was wearing, which wasn't even that much, and the I looked like a 'cancer patient' which I thought was really insensitive.
 OOTD - Palm Tree Tee, with lacy sides, and Highwasted, supposed-to-be, Skinny Jeans!
I don't look like a cancer patient do I? Messy Bun, For The Win!
After we had eaten lunch, left overs from last night, and more cake, we decided to go into Truro! It was either there or St Ives, not going to lie, St Ives is lovely, but in bad weather its not enjoyable! So I wrapped up warm!
I'm not a 'Believer' 'twas a free phone case!
After we were finished in Truro, we went to Portreath Beach, in the freezing cold, in the raging winds, we didn't stay there long though, and came back to the campsite and got chips, yummy! We then watched some odd cartoon Halloween film, it was hilarious, some kid kept going on about how he kissed a girl, and some girl hugged them, and wished them luck on puberty, who does that?! After that we watched Ghost Busters, but it didn't really attract me as I was too busy writing this! Its not a very good film anyway! Also, I was attempting to get hold of Megan, but the storms were so bad, it kept cutting out!
We went down to the club in time for Rock n Roll bingo!
After bingo, we sadly lost, only 3 away from winning! We went into the arcades and wasted even more money! Yay!
Rock n Roll Bingo!

We then went outside and braved the rain, to attempt Buffy moves on the play area, and failing, by getting stuck, awkward! Also, me & Ben found a tyre swing and took it in turns to push each other, whilst blasting Best Song Ever, yay!
Obvs, my phone was'nt on a good setting for this!
After that we went back into the club for a few hours, then we went home for about 11, It was so cold I had to take extra precautions for the cold! I had a Hot Chocolate and was off for bed! For about half past!
Trying to keep the warmth in!
DAY FOUR! (Home);

I woke up really early, I was awake for 8! So as we had to be out of the Caravan for 10, I decided it wasn't best to go back to sleep! I went to bathroom and got changed, but it was still cold! And the storm was still going! All yesterday, and all night, and all today? What?!
 OOTD - White Blouse, Crop Top, Highwaisted Skinnies, and a patterned Cardi! Make up free, so wont post one of my face! Wouldn't want to scare you!
We left the Caravan Park for around half 10, and were on our way home!
It was a quiet (quite [Private Joke]) journey home as everyone was sleeping, apart from me, I was trolling through the Internet, trying to get a relief from my boredom! Nothing worked!
We were home for around 1 ish, and I have to say, being the idiot I am, I didn't realise today was Monday, so I was going to post late... Am I seriously that stupid, also, I was texting Megan and asked her if you needed a passport to get to Cardiff, in which she replied 'no...', I could imagine her laughing down the phone at me...

So that was my Haven post, wasn't very interesting, and I have to say, wasn't my best work, but ah well, be expecting a Cardiff post from Megan, with bits from the 'Doctor Who Experience' she likes that sort of stuff!
See you soon!

Amy

Thursday, 24 October 2013

Q&A!

Thursday, 24 October 2013
Hey! So for this post we didn't know what to do, so after a lot of of tolling, we came across a Q&A, we haven't done any of these before, so we thought we'd give it a go! Also, if you have any tags you wish for us to do, tell us in the comments! Enjoy!

Relationship status?

M: Single *sad face*
A: SINGLEE!

Where would you like to be in 10 years?

M: I would like to of finished school, college and possibly university, travelled a lot and to be just starting off my career.
A: I would like to have started my career off and been travelling.

Top 5 pet peeves?

M: People clicking their fingers, rude people, attention seekers, unorganised and untidy people and selfish people.
A: Noisy eaters, annoying people, slurping, chavs and people that don't try.

Your views on religion?

M: To be honest, I don't have any views, as I don't believe in any god or anything like that, people can believe what they want but I'm happy not believing in any of it.
A: I'm not religious, but I'm not one to stand in the way of other people's views.

Favourite comfort foods?

M: Crisps, chocolate, biscuits, salmon, cheese, fruit...the list is endless.
A: ICE CREAM! When I sleep at Megan's house, if we go to Saisbury's, her mum will sometimes buy me a tub, yay!

What's your zodiac sign, does it describe you well?

M: I'm a Gemini and my horoscope always seems spot on, so I guess so!
A: Gemini, and yes, I'm a twin!

Favourite childhood toy?

M: Not gonna lie, I was obsessed with Winnie the Pooh and Bob the Builder, so anything related to them, I would love!
A: My rocking horse that my auntie made for me!

Time when you felt most satisfied with your life?

M: For me, they are very few times I've felt completely satisfied, the most recent one would have to be towards the end of Summer. I don't know why, everything just felt right.
A: Last Summer, everyone was friends, and we went to the beach all day, nearly everyday!

Dream job?

M: As of right now, I have no idea, I have so many things I want to be or do. Maybe a Singer. Or a Blogger. Or a Youtuber. Or a Journalist. Or a Make Up Artist. Or a Photographer.You see my problem?
A: A Youtuber, full time Blogger, Freelance Make Up Artist.

Guilty pleasures?

M: Watching too many TV programmes and Youtubers and loving too many celebrities!
A: Not so guilty but, ONE DIRECTION!

Put your iPod on shuffle and write the first 10 songs?

M: You need me I don't need you - Ed Sheeran, Skycraper - Demi Lovato, Sassy - Kat Graham, Love story/Viva la vida - Jon Schmidt, WILD - Jessie J, Miracle - Cascada, Goodbye to you - Michelle Branch, Just give me a reason - P!nk, Lego house - Ed Sheeran, When I was your man - Bruno Mars.
A: What makes you beautiful - One Direction, Moments - One Direction, Heart Attack - One Direction, I wish - One Direction, Army of two - Olly Murs, Can't hold us - Maclemore ft. Ryan Lewis, Kiss you - One Direction, Right place right time - Olly Murs, Back for you - One Direction, Troublemaker - Olly Murs ft, Flo Rida.

Somewhere you would like to live or visit?

M: New York, London, Paris or Cardiff.
A: NEW YORK, BABY!

Earliest memory?

M: Watching wrestling with my Dad when I was a baby.
A: When I was younger, I remember getting a toy ironing board and vacuum and thinking it was really cool!

Favourite Yankee candle scent?

M: I don't have a particular favourite, as most of them smell lovely, but I do adore the Christmassy/wintry scents, they make me feel so festive!
A: Salted Caramel. it's so yummy!

Highs of this year?

M: Summer was really good for me and also getting to meet my baby niece!
A: Last Summer, and when I went to see 1D, obviously.

Lows of the year?

M: There have been a lot of lows this year but a major low point was falling out with friends and feeling insecure about everything.
A: Everyone not being friends..

Favourite book?

M: I have too many! If i had to pick a favourite, it would probably be The Hunger Games or Breaking Dawn.
A: The Fault In Our Stars I'm absolutely in love with this book, I cried for so long!

Biggest regret?

M: I don't really have any regrets - 'never regret something that made you smile.'
A: I always regret and feel guilty about wasting my money..

How important to you think education is?

M: I've always thought that education is quite important and that you always have to focus if you want to do well, even if you want to be something that doesn't necessarily need any qualifications, it's always good to have a back-up plan!
A: Very, although I want to be a blogger/youtuber and don't really need any qualifications for this!

5 favourite TV shows?

M: I have way too many! Erm..Doctor who, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Friends, Made in Chelsea, The Vampire Diaries, One Tree Hill, 90210, Gavin & Stacey, Will & Grace, Fraiser, Torchwood, Monk, Downton Abbey, the list is endless...
A: Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, other brainless TV!

5 famous people you find attractive?

M: Ian Somerhalder, James Martsers, James Lafferty, David Tennant and Spencer Matthews.
A: All of 1D, obviously..

Favourite movie?

M: The Hunger Games, Twilight or Harry Potter.
A: Either This Is Us or any of the High School Musicals. Don't Judge me!

Someone who fascinates you?

M: Tanya Burr, Caggie Dunlop, Zoe Sugg, Kate Midlleton and Nina Dobrev.
A: Tanya Burr, I want her life!

If you could have anything, what would it be?

M: Money. I know people say that money can't buy happiness, and it doesn't, but it helps.
A: A Big Mac, not the food...

One problem you've had in your life?

M: Worrying too much and forgiving too easily.
A: I used to have a bladder problem?

Something you miss?

M: Friends! I love that programme so much!
A: My first cat, Bella!

10 people you would invite to dinner?

M: Kate Middleton, Zoe Sugg, Tanya Burr, Nina Dobrev, Cheryl Cole, Ian Somerhalder, Caggie Dunlop, Millie Mackintosh and Karen Gillan.
A: 1D, Tanya Burr, Zoe Sugg, Joe Sugg, Alfie Deyes and Jim Chapman.

Goal for the next 30 days?

M: To be happy and positive. (And to get to 600 page views!)
A: To get to 600 view on here, LETS DO THIS!

Hope you liked this! Remember to send us some challenges/tags you want to see us do! You can do this by either tagging 'Love and other ramblings' or 'LAOR' we will check these tags regularly! Look forward to hearing them! Also, there if still time of till November to get us to 400 views! So tell your Friends, Enemies, Random people on the street! Also, I (Amy) will be going to Haven in Cornwall this weekends, so I will be doing my first solo post when i come back on Sunday! Watch this space!

Amy & Megan



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