TO DIET OR NOT TO DIET

It was a very good halloween party - but I felt a mess! I was a scruffy Bonnie and I thought I made a very good effort - the whole meaning of Halloween is to dress up very scary - and I did indeed look scary. When we arrived there.... many a girl had dressed up as tarty Snow Whites, Army, Princess etc... and there I was - A mess. Blah. Chris told me I looked the best (bless him - but I knew for a fact that my white/grey face/messy make - up/black eyes where a disaster compared to their perfect make - up) Come On!! Halloween means you can can look a mess - surely?? But no - It was Tarts and Vicars night by the looks of it.... okok - enough of that.

I have decided to go on a diet - not because of that incident at the party - but because I can't fit in to any of my clothes :( All courtesy to KFC and McD's etc. My Mam and Myself went for a 45 minute brisk walk and we had a rivitta cracker and cheese with fruit (Not too bad...but I was and still am, craving for a steak) Day One - not too bad.

Also - We watched Back to the Future (classic) and then Paranormal Activities... I didn't sleep a wink last night!! scary stuff!

So Tomorrow I have decided to carry on with the whole dieting and exercising.... see how long this lasts..... argh! I need to get back in to my size 10s by at least Christmas... but oh dear - Christmas=Lots of Food!!!Argh!!

Well - I am very tired and my brain is jam packed full of crazy information. Going to watch a film and then I'm going to sleep!

Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie & Clyde (vampire style) yes yes I know, everyone seems to be obsessed with vampires at the moment...all thanks to the likes of Robert "that bloke who died in that Harry Potter film" Pattinson - how wonderful (all right all right - I secretly have a soft spot for him and his mysteriousness....)

Enough of that - yes, we (Chris & I...obviously) are going to be Bonnie & Clyde (Not exactly like them though.... now that's going beyond method acting!) I have bought an outfit that sort of resembles the likes of these two:

Here's my own take on it..... Not as fantastic but it's a close call (ish) :)

Hat from Accessorize £10.00
Blouse from Debenhams (Red Herring) Sale £15.00
Shorts from Primark £10.00
Shoes from New Look £49.99
Tights from M&S £5.00

Not sure if I'll wear the shorts again but Ill wear the other stuff again. Shirt to work...possibly. The hat is cute and cosy for cold evenings. Shoes - classic nights out (hmmm....drink + High Heels?? Good idea? erm.... not really - but they look good on though....)

All I need now is a gun (feels strange saying that) and a blonde wig or I could try out a few 1930's hairstyles.

Chris will look gorgeous in a suit and a hat :) Now we need to work on our make-up - meh, let's just hope for the best and see how it goes :P hehe.

Night Night :)

The Shopping Queen

Oh dear - I went a bit SHOPPING MAD over the weekend!! Chris & I went to Chester and got a load of...... coal..... hah - not even I believe that. We bought a load of clothes....well - correction - I bought a load of clothes. Hmmm. One can not have too many clothes - And that is why I have almost 3 wardrobes full. Not too bad in my opinion. hah.Typical of a man "Do you really need a new top with a silly slogan on it?" ....Yes I Do!

My oldest sister made me giggle by saying "I can not stand going shopping with my husband - if I ask him what top I should get, he shouldn't chose just the one...he should tell me they're all fabulous and by the lot!"

Chris likes to follow me around - like an annoying critic on my shoulder. "Do you really need that?" "You could buy a Christmas Present with what your spending on that" "Money isn't just for spending" Why why why do I always think it's a good idea to go shopping with him. I guess I'm secretly wishing he was a bit more feminine when shopping with me.....that will obviously never happen...but I would like a guy to tell me (without being attracted to me) what I look good in and not just agree....that is definitely a dream that will NEVER happen! Walk through the shop doors and taa-daa he's showing what would look good on me and "Who cares how much it is - just buy it darling!" hah - makes him sound flamboyant.

Blablabla - I went shopping, got lovely clothes and shoes and I'm happy :) ....he got a shirt - very nice...but none the less - he should have shown a bit more interest in what I picked out for him (including the top with Zippy from Rainbow on it...haha - I'm kidding - well - I secretly wanted him to buy it so I could wear it) Sensible young man that I love dearly - but aaaaaaaargh -I can't just walk past a shop and go - "No! I don't need those lovely cashmere tops with ruffles and a pair of shoes to match" but I doooo! Men...well - CHRIS

Enough of that. I am very tired and it is time for bed - and tomorrow I shall reveal what I'm going as for Halloween!

Lilac Wedding

So here we go - Wedding plans!!

We have decided to get married at Llanrhos Church in North Wales. It is where my Sister Lara and my Brother Jonathan got married (Thankfully not to eachother!)

LLANRHOS CHURCH

Ivory & Lilac are the main colours for the wedding (Guess who chose that?)

I was hoping to just have my sisters and nieces as my Bridesmaids and Flowergirls, but people are never happy!! I won't go in to that! So I'm planning to have as my Bridesmaids

• Bethan (My Sister)
• Carys (My Niece)
• Laura (A Close Friend)
• Kat (A Close Friend)

My Flowergirls shall be

• Ffion (Niece)
• Ashleigh-Ann (Chris's Niece)
  

Unfortunately I have asked 2 others whilst I was influenced by alcohol....& I have no idea how I'm going to let them down gently :( I hardly ever see them!

Right - here area few ideas of what I want the whole Wedding to look like. (Chris is leaving it to me... he doesn't think we should we talking about it until it's a little closer to the date... blablabla)

The men will be hiring suits from GreenWoods (The grey suit at the bottom of the picture) http://www.1860.com/en/cat/home.aspx

Going to look properly at Wedding dresses etc next year - no idea what I want! The Groom shall never know..... well - not until the Wedding day!

100 guests.... enough I think (well - to be honest - I would love to invite more people but money is an issue)

I have now had enough of typing (actually no - Mama has just shouted me for my Lunch :P)

We need to buy a flat - I don't fancy getting married and being dropped off at home... hmmm

Just Engaged. Help Appreciated

I haven't blogged in a while so I thought I's talk about what has happened in the last few months!!
I am now ENGAGED and incredibly happy! I can not wait for the big day :)
We shall be getting married in the month of June in the year 2012 in a lovely welsh Chapel :) Happy days! I'll add some more details in the next blog :)

I am still Temping and to be honest I am fed up of it. A stupid new law is making it VERY difficult for younger women to be employed (incase we get pregnant.....) Unfair :(

Chris is lovely and somewhat daft as per usual (just the way I like him) We are finding it quite hard to save money! We want to save the same amount but Chris is unable to save a lot all thanks to his car... :( But we'd find it very difficult without his car.

Also, we are trying to find a flat/home. Nowhere near getting one to be honest! argh! There's more chance of a pig singing opera.

If there's anyone out there reading this and is able to perform miracles - look our way please!!

Tired At Work- Money For A Holiday

Despite the fact I didn't get to sleep until 6 this morning- I'm alright.

I have a new placement for two weeks (Wish it was longer) finding out where it is later on today. Where could it be? Another school, the council, an office, post office, court (doubt it) - I hope it's another school- I loved working at a Primary School- you don't have to be so serious and pretend you know what you are doing- you don't have to impress a child (In their mind, you're a grown up so you must know what you are doing) ....plus- I had such a laugh! I love kids! Their imagination is fantastic (maybe a bit too over active at times- but that is all thanks to the many books and films around now) and they don't judge you- you're their friend and there we go.

I'd be rubbish at a High School... I'd be too scared of the young adults- I've practically only just left school myself!! I wouldn't be able to tell them off! well... to be fair- I couldn't tell the youngsters off- I was laughing with them (not very professional- but I'm not a teacher so why should I tell them off for having fun?)

I've already worked for the council- it wasn't my cup of tea though- I was a "switchboard" lady- saying the same things over and over again- and plus I was only a casual worker so I hardly learnt anything....

We shall see...

After my placement for 2 weeks- I hope I get another job asap!! I need the money!!

I shouldn't be thinking about a holiday- but I haven't been on one for 4 years :( so I need one!! Plus it's something to occupy me and to help me save my money.. my way of seeing it anyway.

I would like to go to Barcelona (well- TomTom (one of my close mates from Uni) suggested it and now I can't seem to get the idea out of my head) It seems perfect to me! Sun, Views, Nights out, Relaxation, Beach, Pool..... PERFECT!!

BARCELONA!!! Yes Please!!

So- first step to getting there is to save money.... hmmmm- how am I going to figure this out? I think it's an idea to go in.....August. So I have....7 months. And I'm thinking of going end of August. I have about 30/32 weeks to save money!! hmmm- I'll try to make it! Wish me luck :P

(Staying in my room for today- everyone in my family are ill with some sort of bug.... I probably will have it next- but I thought I'd stay away just incase) ..... when I get ill- I AM ILL :(

I looked after my Mam with her illness all through the night- so I suppose that's why I can't get to sleep at normal hours.... but I think there's another reason- but what is it? :/

Money Money Money

Why can't I be more like my oldest sister? She knows how to manage her earnings/money in general.

She has a comfortable home (incredibly jealous) a car (why do people want to know the make of a car?.....surely it's more important that it actually runs and gets you to places safely..and that it's cheap) she has a husband and child (I used to be jealous until I met Chris.. we're not planning on getting married yet though... it's only been 5 months!!...and a child is a bit too big of a step for now) She worked her way up the career ladder (very proud of her but if only I could do that... I'm sure I could- but it's so hard to find a job) and she is very beautiful and is adored wherever she goes (we're beautiful in our own ways I suppose)

I love her very much and I just wish I could be more like her, but I really don't know how to.

I am trying to find a job but there's nothing available! The parents are nagging me to try harder- but what are they expecting me to do?

To be honest- I guess I'm making it harder for myself by saying I don't want to work in a shop. The reason being is because I think I'd be rubbish at it... selling things- I wouldn't know what to say! "this cushion is made out of...... pigs' furr"... (eurgh) is that believable?? or maybe.... "This dress is the same design as Julia Roberts dress from the movie Notting Hill" ... what a load of rubbish!

I just don't know what to do??

Yes I'm a Temp- but I don't want to be a temp all my life.... it's not too bad but it would be nice to earn enough to get a place of my own.

I've always wanted my music to be noticed- but who doesn't want their music to be noticed these days? I may have a chance- but I don't know how to go about doing it??

Make money.

Concider My Options:
Receptionist,
Secretary,
School Assistant,
Shop Assistant,
Administrative Work,
General Office Work,
......Been looking online for anything along the lines of the above... but no such luck for me I'm afraid!

Will keep looking... and I suppose I should ask my sister for advice....