I finally get my chance to see the boys live in concert AND meet them!
Well… I will if I win the competition!
Anybody feel like helping me with this once in a lifetime opportunity?
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Help me see 1D in New York?
I finally get my chance to see the boys live in concert AND meet them!
Well… I will if I win the competition!
Anybody feel like helping me with this once in a lifetime opportunity?
Sunday, 7 October 2012
I camped....
... in luxury....
Recently Tee & I took advantage of the long weekend and went away to Dullstroom (a sleepy little tourist town about 3-4 hours drive from us) for 4 days.
For 2 girls who are usually so well planned and organised, we both surprised ourselves. We booked the accommodation (a place called Valley of the Rainbow) and hardly researched anything about it.
All we knew was that we had to get away and the "luxury tent" blurb on the website sold it for us.
The drive there was relatively painless, until we stopped for aquick slowest lunch break of our life.
2 hours later we eventually managed to drag the bill out of our waiter so that we could arrive at our destination with some daylight to spare.
Little did we know that the seemingly endless gravel road was determined to get the better of my little car. It took us a lot longer than we expected, but we all made it in 1 piece.
Our tent was cozy, complete with comfortable beds, down duvets and electric blankets. Luxury might be stretching the truth somewhat, but comfortable for sure.
This was our view when we awoke the next morning:
We managed to spend a day shopping in the little town and visited the cutest little Christmas shop.
We ended up spending more money on Sweets - which we then proceeded to eat for an entire day. Junk food day was awesome.
Tee chatted to a guy about the best way to brew coffee and picked us a nice blend.
I think coffee time was my favourite part of the day. Having just woken up at your own pace, nowhere to be, dressed in PJS, wrapped up in the down duvet, hair a-mess, no make-up, sipping coffee. mmmhhhhh
It was exactly what we needed.
Around late afternoon, we decided to walk off some of the junk and take a walk around the area and visit the stunning trout dams.
The area we stayed at had no cell reception - after the 1st day of mild panic that I wouldn't be able to access Facebook or Twitter - I overcame it and just relaxed.
The property boasts a very old Water Mill which will soon be restored and the area will be converted into a little coffee shop.
They also plan to upgrade the tents to true luxury - when that is complete I can definitely foresee an influx of business.
We needed the rest and even though it we didn't get to see a rainbow (or the pot of gold), I think it definitely saved a few stupid people at the office. I managed to not bite their heads off!
Recently Tee & I took advantage of the long weekend and went away to Dullstroom (a sleepy little tourist town about 3-4 hours drive from us) for 4 days.
For 2 girls who are usually so well planned and organised, we both surprised ourselves. We booked the accommodation (a place called Valley of the Rainbow) and hardly researched anything about it.
All we knew was that we had to get away and the "luxury tent" blurb on the website sold it for us.
The drive there was relatively painless, until we stopped for a
2 hours later we eventually managed to drag the bill out of our waiter so that we could arrive at our destination with some daylight to spare.
Little did we know that the seemingly endless gravel road was determined to get the better of my little car. It took us a lot longer than we expected, but we all made it in 1 piece.
Our tent was cozy, complete with comfortable beds, down duvets and electric blankets. Luxury might be stretching the truth somewhat, but comfortable for sure.
This was our view when we awoke the next morning:
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| Gorgeous lake from the deck |
We ended up spending more money on Sweets - which we then proceeded to eat for an entire day. Junk food day was awesome.
Tee chatted to a guy about the best way to brew coffee and picked us a nice blend.
I think coffee time was my favourite part of the day. Having just woken up at your own pace, nowhere to be, dressed in PJS, wrapped up in the down duvet, hair a-mess, no make-up, sipping coffee. mmmhhhhh
It was exactly what we needed.
Around late afternoon, we decided to walk off some of the junk and take a walk around the area and visit the stunning trout dams.
The area we stayed at had no cell reception - after the 1st day of mild panic that I wouldn't be able to access Facebook or Twitter - I overcame it and just relaxed.
The property boasts a very old Water Mill which will soon be restored and the area will be converted into a little coffee shop.
They also plan to upgrade the tents to true luxury - when that is complete I can definitely foresee an influx of business.
Friday, 5 October 2012
Live While We're Young
I am severely over-worked lately and as a result I am a bit of a grumpy pants; negative, withdrawn, exhausted and burning out.
I need some unadulterated happiness, and I find it in One Direction.
Without fail, theseboys young lads manage to cheer me up.
What Makes you Beautiful was such a happy positive song and now Live While We're Young is sending another positive message.
Watch the video - they are so full of energy... I love them for so much more than their dimples, charming smiles and overall age. I love them because they make me smile... and for those 3 minutes or so, I am in the moment, dancing and singing without a care in the world.
That my friends, is Talent.
I need some unadulterated happiness, and I find it in One Direction.
Without fail, these
What Makes you Beautiful was such a happy positive song and now Live While We're Young is sending another positive message.
Watch the video - they are so full of energy... I love them for so much more than their dimples, charming smiles and overall age. I love them because they make me smile... and for those 3 minutes or so, I am in the moment, dancing and singing without a care in the world.
That my friends, is Talent.
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Big Decisions
I recently made an extremely important decision. All in the space of 1 day.
Besides getting married, this is going to be 1 of the biggest and most important decisions I have ever made. Yes, it was made in a day.
It took me longer to decide on a camera and a cellphone, but hey, I was always unconventional.
I am saying no more than that, wouldn't want to jinx it!
Only thing I do know, if it is meant to be, it will be.
In other news:
- TT is pregnant - after trying for 4 years, they were told that IVF would only have a 25% success rate. They gave up and decided they were happy and Ta Da! Along comes baby bump :-)
- My nephew is out of hospital - I am so glad that he is doing better. Pneumonia for a 18 month only child is serious.
- I tried Speed Dating. It was a lot better than I thought it would be and I even met some nice people out of it. I have also re-learnt a very important fact about myself: I like to be gently woo'ed. Not aggressively pursued.
And on that note, it is time to get back to work. I cannot wait for a life when my free time is mine to do with as I please.
Bring on Tulips in Belfast this weekend!! Pray for sunshine! :-)
Sunday, 16 September 2012
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