Sunday Summary #50

Wowee week number 50! Its been odd but amazing each week watching this number increase and can't believe I'm almost at a whole year. I'm really glad I've come this far though as I don't like giving up on things.
I'm really surprised New Year was Tuesday, only a few days ago but already it feels like ages ago. I had a chilled night in with my boyfriend, a buffet to nibble on and rubbish tv! I wouldn't change it though as it was special to see the New Year in with him and let all the turbulence of last year go. There aren't words to say how supportive he was to me but I truly believe we met so he could help me get through it all.
I finally saw Up on New Years Day, I've got the DVD but never got round to watching it which saddened me being a huge Disney fan. I cried like a baby after the first ten minutes, I won't say why incase it spoils it for anybody else, but it really pulled on my heart strings. I can't say I was overjoyed to go back to work but back into it now and making lots of plans to give me things to look forward to.
On Friday I did a little dash around town taking refunds back and then popped to Matalan. I got sale items so I'll put it into my sales post which will be up soon. Went with my boyfriend and our friend Joe to see The Hobbit last night. I wasn't too sure what I would make of it having never seen any of the Lord Of The Rings films but as soon as The Hobbit credits started rolling they wanted to know if I wanted to watch them. It has definitely intrigued me because Gollum is in there and you see The Ring/A Ring? I tried my best to follow the story and feel I did ok. At almost three hours long it was a very long time especially when I needed a wee after forty minutes, I'd bought a large cherry Ice Blast which I couldn't stop sipping and that can't have helped. I'd already had a drink in the pub before and a drink in the chinese before. I'd nipped to the loo before the film but you know you'll still need the wee pretty bad because you don't want to go for one! I kept feeling hot and cold too which didn't help the impending bladder situation. Anyway The Hobbit is very good, some breath taking beautiful scenes and quite easy to follow whats going on. I didn't understand the Gollum/ring scenes but my boyfriend explained a little and I guess if I watch the films I'll understand completely. I bought him The Hobbit book as he's misplaced his and as soon as we got home his nose was in it! Astounded that The Hobbit has been split into a trilogy but I can't think of anything that could have been left out of the film. And its left on a scene that makes you want to see what happens next!
I am far far far too excited for Les Miserables! I saw the musical last year and it was INCREDIBLE. I'm hoping for great things from the film. I'm not sure it will be able to capture the magic and atmosphere of seeing it performed live in a theatre but I'm prepared for a different feel to it on the big screen.
Me and the boyfriend should be seeing it as we've planned a date like our first date (same restaurant, then cinema) and it will have just come out when we've set the date night. We've been such social butterflies recently that we haven't gone out just the two of us, just shopping, so it'll be lovely to just be a couple for an evening.

Barry M Gelly in Prickly Pear £3.99, magnetic polish in 344 Gold Sparkle £4.99 and free LE glitter polish!

 I nipped into Superdrug on New Year's Eve to stock up on cherry Batiste (£1.45 instead of £2.99, I LOVE the scent, and I haven't pictured the sickening number of cans I bought...) and I always have to do a quick reccy past the make-up and spotted the glitter polish, sparkling away, calling my name. And it was free when you spent £6...no justification needed! Its a clear polish full of red, green and blue pieces, very festive looking. I couldn't resist the Prickly Pear and I've wanted to try the Barry M magnetic polish for ages. I always wanted the one in the ad campaign (gold with black stripes and could never find it. I took a gamble that 344 was "the one" and hurrah it is! I've got a NOTD to post for it separately.

Matalan Ditsy Floral Canvas Stool £20 here

I don't know why this is called a stool, as I'd say its more a bin or storage box. Its quite sturdy and big inside. It's currently holding my Christmas presents in our hall until I get round to putting them out/away in my room. I've wanted this since the summer and always resisted as I have so much in my room already but its an investment and I'm sure it will look fine in any future room/home of mine.

Just posting a few random iPhone photos as I haven't anything else to show you!

Forgot to post this on last weeks summary, I bought Mum a cake from M&S as I didn't have time to bake one...amazing! Chocolate dream!

New Year Eve's buffet 

Ronnie was hoping to nab some buffet food! 

Keeping to my new years aims - a lush bath! The Think Pink bath bomb has loads of tiny heart confetti! 

My Ronnie

 Boyfriends cat casually in a bag!

Getting in the way of tidying!

So that's my week. Quiet but nice all the same. I feel more tired but that could be the extra time off. I've rested and slept much more and it seems to have made me realise how busy I've been lately and not taking moments to stop. I really want to continue this year at a slower pace. Today may just be too slow as I was in bed til three, and then back in bed at five. But I have been dressed since three so that's something! 

Hope you've all had good weeks

Sunday Summary #39

Autumn is definitely making an appearance. We've had loads of rain this week, the temperature is dropping and the leaves are falling from the trees. Can't believe the clocks will go back next weekend, its already dark early. Its been getting dark while I wait for my bus home after work so it'll be depressing to go into and leave work in the dark. Thursday night was date night with my boyfriend and we stopped for tea at a pub. I had my first every curry! I really enjoyed it, I had a chicken korma and was amazed how un-spicy it was, more fruity. I used to hate spicy food so much but in recent years I've come round to it. I've learnt little tricks if my mouth is on fire. I'd been dying to see the Perks Of Being A Wallflower so we went to see that. I haven't read the book and didn't know any of the content but was amazed at where the story went at the end. I'd been in tears quite abit (Christmas Eve, flashbacks and typewriter moments) and really didn't see the ending coming. I thought Emma Watson was brilliant as Sam and Logan Lerman as Charlie was exceptionally believable. We were in the premiere suite which is so nice at our Cineworld. It has its own bar area and the screen itself is very intimate but private. The seats are much bigger and comfier, with much more leg room. Very excited for the release of the new Bond film Skyfall next week, but our cinema just got IMAX so all the good times are for that screen. Is it worth it? 

I booked tickets to London with my Mum towards the end of November. We're going Christmas shopping and she wants me to see the lights on Oxford Street etc. I haven't seen them since I was younger so it'll be nice to appreciate them as an adult. I love London so much and I'm very exciting to be going soon. I'm off shopping next weekend with my boyfriend to get his main birthday present (early!). He told me ages ago he really wanted a Superdry jacket so I decided to get him one but I need him with me to pick the design and size as I think they come up smaller and there will be some instances he'll have layers on beneath it when its cold. Plus I want him to be able to wear it as winter comes but his birthday isn't until the start of December. So when I let him on in my plans he was so pleased and we set the first date we could to go. Plus we need to travel for it and fortunately for me there is a Lush and MAC nearby too! Win win. I'm really interested in the MAC By Request collection but I want to see it in person before I buy. Plus its much more exciting shopping in a MAC store rather than online, even if I do spend much more in a store than online as you see me. I also want to visit Topshop as my local one doesn't stock the make-up :( and I need to look around Superdrug and Boots for the Rimmel Kate Moss Matte lipsticks. My local Boots has suddenly become appalling at stocking products, especially Rimmel. I want the 1000 Kisses lip tint in Stay Very Berry, but I can't find one. Plus they have the Kate Moss Matte lipsticks but as there aren't any testers, the lovely girls in my town have used the stock!! I'm dying to get back into a Lush store, I love them so. I usually miss the Halloween goodies so I'm hopeful to get something this year. 

I've been a good girl again shopping wise. I am getting so excited for Christmas as I got two more amazing presents for my boyfriend this week. He is so easy to buy for! Thinking of taking my Mum to a musical and I'm undecided for my brothers. My friends are very easy to buy for, and I often see things whilst looking about. If I don't find anything in London I might start panicking as it'll only be a month until the big day! 

Last night was my littlest brother's house party for his 18th. It was a very late night, with me having to nap on the lounge floor as I was just so tired! It felt so odd to not be part of a teenage party. When did I get so old?! The party went very well, no problems, except a faulty fire making me panic there was a fire! We're very fortunate to have a big enough house, that the party could be in the back and leave the main house relatively in peace, except for the bass from their sound system. Been so sleepy today, me and the boyfriend watched Breaking Dawn Pt 1. I got him to watch them with me in exchange for Star Wars but I hadn't seen Breaking Dawn. I was amazed at the acting and the storyline and how ill they made Bella look! So excited for Part 2, I haven't read the books and I'm dying to see how it all ends! Plus they have a vampire baby! And Jacob imprinted her! I need to calm down. 

 My boyfriend's cat assisting me blogging...

 My favourites :) 

 My brother's second cake! 

 My first ever curry!

 Just as the earphone jack went, Apple kindly emailed their new iPods! 

 My Ronnie <3 p="p">

 Pretty new rings

 Cosy head 

 Tropical print trousers, £7 in the sale! 

 Love this necklace! 

 I really like this dress, but not so crazy about it on 

Needed a new cleanser and this is £2 in Wilkinsons atm. 

 Found these nail stickers in Wilkinsons for £1

 Jewellery box link 

 New box for my Models Own link

 My babe carried these home for me, decided to get some proper weights to do the Shred with rather than using cans of cocktails...

Everyone has started raving about the 30 Day Shred lately, which is exciting as it really is an excellent way to exercise in the comfort of your own home. I haven't actually done the shred for the entire 30 days as I became poorly and just couldn't continue. However I saw amazing results for the 10 or so times I did do it. I managed to loose my little belly pudge and tone my stomach somewhat. I'm planning to do the entire 30 days in preparation for party season so I will let you know how I get on. 

Hope you've all had good weeks, 

Sunday Summary #33

Had a great week shopping wise! Lots of new treats and even some Christmas shopping! Didn't have such a great end to the week as rushed up the hospital last night to visit my brother's girlfriend and my Mum's best friends daughter who I grew up with. I've never liked hospitals much, not too sure why. The smell reminds me of visiting my Grandad. I hadn't been in years til last summer when I was up there visiting someone every night for weeks and then I had to go in for tests so I've become easier with the place. I still didn't like last night. I find it so scary, all these people that are relying on the staff to care for them and you hope that they do care for them at the highest standards. I can't imagine staying in. It's made me more scared to have a baby, just thinking about being in there, let alone the pain! It was nice to go back to my boyfriend and feel safe. I couldn't wait to sleep, I felt so drained but I'd not really eaten and was so hungry. Luckily the corner shop is a few feet away and got some snacks. Couldn't believe my luck when I discovered the sell white chocolate Kit Kats!!! I searched so many places for one and they were there all along! Slept amazingly as always with my boyfriend, I always smile to myself when I see people tweet or facebook how much they look forward to being in bed alone. I hate being without my boyfriend in bed, and we both sleep better beside each other. We had a lovely day today, it was so hot! I felt like I was melting in the heat but my make up lasted very well. We had lunch at Frankie & Bennys and then went to see Anna Karenina at the cinema. I didn't have many expectations as the trailer didn't give much away but I really enjoyed it. Adore the 19th century and this film really got it right. I love how dramatic it was, the music, the costumes and the sets. Saw several trailers for films I'm dying to see - Les Miserables (seriously cannot wait for this!), The Perks of being a Wallflower, The Sweeney. Very excited for the release of Frankenweenie and the Christmas films that always appear. Highly anticipating the temperature dropping so I can wrap up.

 Galaxy McFlurry, Stretch Ronnie! 

Tasted so good for Shapers. Blue sky. 

 Michael texts are the best. Bibby love, rare photo capture! 

 Second on the Medal table! Naughty Ronnie on the worktop!! 

 Ronnie's paw. I woke to find Ronnie and Dixie asleep like this :) 

 Amazing Chinese buffet with my boyfriend, loved the carrot sculpture and the Buddha especially.

 Average texts with my brother. Ronnie waiting on the windowsill for me :) 

 Tesco run. 

 Boyfriend's cat Flash :) 

 Need I say more. Todays lunch. 

 Primark tops. 

 New Look dress. 

Primark Blazer. Feels amazing on! Can't beat a price tag of £15. 

 Moroccan tealight holder. 

 New wind chime, Owl obviously. 

That's my week. The chinese buffet was incredible. Never been to one like it before but you basically pay a set price then order as much as you like. Our waitress would write down our choices then insist we picked more. My boyfriend ate all the duck as I don't haha. And that was only a appetiser! Bless his heart, he did well. And surprisingly I felt fine afterwards. When I first started eating chinese out I would have to take tablets for the next few days as I don't think my body could cope with the amount of food or the oil in it. After about a year I was fine but rather than a belly ache for five days I'd be awake most of that night with belly ache. That soon faded too but I still tend to feel very sick after a chinese buffet but I didn't have any side effects from this one. It may be the food was freshly cooked or they used less oil but win win! If you want to see my purchases of earlier in the week you can find them here. I'm so in love with the bag still.
Hope you've all had good weeks