HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY TO JULAAYY!

JULAAYY is officially 2 years old today! I actually missed the milestone for it's first birthday last year as I was probably really stressed with uni work & working a lot so never got the chance to even realise! But I made sure I wasn't going to forget it this year even though I had planned a better post but I was called into work last minute so only got the chance to do a post now! 

It's been a strange 2 years since this blog started a lot has changed & happened within the time. It's been so quick as well. I actually remember going out that day to the Albert Dock to get them photos taken with Danielle & thinking up of what to write for it. I do regret not starting it a lot sooner than I did but I'm glad I did eventually start it! 

I'm hoping that you've grown with me & that my blog has grown & got better over the past 2 years as I was younger back then, not as wise either. Looking back I'm already cringing & questioning myself from just a couple of months back never mind last year. I wish I did a screen print of how my blog looked as well when it first started but I sadly don't! So I hope it hasn't been too bad... & that you will stick with me. Thank you for following me & reading about my ramblings as you will know by now I like to talk A LOT! It can only get better I guess! 

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14-11-2014

Trying to look smart

Biker Coat - H&M

Bag - Zara

Tartan Scarf - Urban Outfitters

Necklace - H&M Kids

Dress - New Look 

Cutout Boots - Zara

I had my induction today for my new job & got this dress from New Look thinking it's smart & business like so I should be ok to wear it. It has capped sleeves, the right length. Turns out nope we're not allowed to wear patterned things which I think it's really stupid considering they're not providing us with uniforms. The dress code is really strict which I don't think it should be since they're not providing it. I don't see what is wrong with this dress as if I worked in an office or business I would be fine to wear it & it's in the smart work wear section of the store. I know my boots maybe aren't the most professional looking with the cutout detailing & the buckles but really I don't understand why I can't get away with this outfit!

I've only worn this dress today but there's a rip at the bottom the seam has made a slit so I'm going to have to take it back. Not sure whether I want to exchange it as it's one of them annoying dresses that doesn't have elastic, a zip, or any form of opening making it really hard to get in & out of! The head isn't even that big either & that's the only way into it. Before you think the dress is too small for me which is why it's ripped it's not as the rip is at the bottom of the dress which has nothing to do with getting it on or off just bad stitching!

10-11-2014 Frodo's daily photo

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Afternoon tea for three

This always happens I have no social life then everyone decides to go out.. I was out for lunch on Friday with Kelly, Danielle & Hannah then today I went for afternoon tea with Holly & Gabby. Gabby was home for the weekend & it's my last free weekend before I start working weekends & not being able to go to the gym which is killing me knowing I can't go to boot camp on Saturday mornings (my favourite & best class I go to) or circuits on Sunday mornings! :(

I'm going to have hardly any time for the gym now that I have 2 jobs which makes me sad as I love going to the gym it's my second home I spend so much time there! I've said this before but the gym is the best investment I've ever made. It's been a year since I've joined & I don't regret it at all. Even though I've made more progress & seen change more the past couple of months then have the whole year... But at least there is progress eventually.. The endorphins you get from the gym is so real it makes you feel a million times better after it, relieves stress, gets you fit, gets you stronger, makes you happy the list of benefits is endless! 

Going for afternoon tea kind of just ruins the whole point in going to the gym though... I've been wanting to try it for ages. We went to Cuthbert's on Mount Pleasant which is a cute little bake house that does tea & cake.

Bike Coat - H&M

Scarf - Urban Outfitters

Bag - Zara

Pants - H&M
Cutout Boots - Zara

Mine & Holly's

Scone, chocolate cake, almond cake with creme patissiere, pistachio macaron, choclate macaron, raspberry tart with creme patissiere, smoked salmon & cucumber on crispy bread, coronation chicken sandwich, beef with rocket & tomato on crispy bread & we think it was goats cheese with cranberry sandwich.

Gabby's veggie

Same cakes but she had roasted mushroom & peppers on crispy bread, think goats cheese with cranberry & salad sandwich, the other two had cheese on it too.

I ate everything apart from the chocolate cake as I'm not a fan of chocolate especially not as a cake so I ended up swapping with Gabby for her almond cake to take home. I ended up having her roasted mushroom & pepper crispy bread & her lemon macaron whilst also having Holly's smoked salmon crispy bread. I was so full & felt a bit sick. Definitely regret eating all that as I didn't have dinner when I came home. We did go quite late at 3 as me & Holly went to the gym in the morning.

I thought it was nice but I'm not sure whether I would do it again, definitely not any time soon but I have learnt for next time not to eat everything & to take things home with me! It's something you should try if you've never been before, especially if you do like cake as a treat as it's not cheap either. It cost us £15 each. It was nice catching up even though I see Holly most days at the gym but it's not quite the same sitting down & having a chat over tea & cake!

9-11-2014

Frood's photo of the day

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Lucha Libre

So Danielle is finally back from Dubai after 6 weeks & Kelly came home for the weekend as she has a reading week. I think the last time I seen Danielle was my surprise 21st party in Kelly's back in August which was over 2 months ago! I didn't get to see her before she went to Morocco to volunteer with Kelly or after it as she was only back for a day or two then was off to Dubai. I also haven't seen Kelly or Hannah since we went to Almost Famous which was well over a month ago before they both started uni. 

We went for lunch yesterday at Lucha Libre which is Mexican street food.

Mango Juice - £4.50

Kelly & Danielle got the Street Food Tray to share - £19.95

3x Pilbil Tacos, 2x Chicken Tostadas, 1x Maria Sabina Quesadilla & 1x Chorizo & Potato Quesadilla

Hannah got the Chargrilled Chicken Quesadilla - £4.50

I got Pibil Tacos - £4.75

Didn't realise how small they'd be... Ate them in like a minute! 

I went the toilet & left my phone on the table...

I've only ever been to Lucha Libre once with Holly when we had the lunch deal & had the super hot tortilla soup which we couldn't handle.. The portions are tiny & could definitely do with more. I thought mine was going to be bigger didn't realise the taco was gonna be a mouthful size! Definitely would have had to order more if it was dinner. I also wished I got the quesadilla instead... But I wasn't sure as I'm not a fan of cheese I only eat it on pizza or like lasagne. I would never had a cheese sandwich or toastie. Danielle, Kelly & Hannah if you read this yes I am still annoyed I ended up giving a £2 tip as I was meant to get £3 change for my meal. Danielle gave me £1 & said take £2 out from the pot but I didn't hear her & the guy came over to take the money she said keep the change... I'd never leave that much tip ever!

After we went to Starbucks for a bit. They all got festive drinks as they're doing 2 for 1 on festive drinks between the afternoon everyday or something. I'm not too sure but you can Google it yourself. I didn't get anything as the festive range is latte's & hot chocolate which I don't like.

I stole photos that Kelly posted on her snap story. If you haven't seen already the John Lewis Christmas came out yesterday with Monty the penguin that everyone is now in love with & if you want one yourself, you'll be kinda glad it's actually sold out as it's £95!! That is one expensive penguin! But if you have no idea what I'm on about you can watch the ad here. The John Lewis Christmas ad has turned into a big thing now just like that infamous Coca Cola holidays are coming ad. I still think it's too early for Christmas even though it's cold enough for it, I don't get into till December even though later on when we left town they had a lantern parade to celebrate the opening of the ice festival up on Chavasse park for the ice rink & ice bar.

Shirt - Urban Outfitters

High Waisted Jeans - Topshop

Yesterday's photos of Frodo 7-11-2014

8-11-2014

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Plain White

Oversized White Shirt - Matalan

Necklace - Mango via Asos

Leather look leggins - H&M

Cutout Boots -Zara

Yesterday's outfit I wore to work just a casual oversized shirt with leather look leggins as it was pretty cold & raining. I struggle a bit with the oversized shirt look even though it should be easy as it's a just a thrown it on kind of outfit. But I think if you are skinny like me it can sometimes swamp you & make you look bigger than you are. Depending on your bottoms it can make a difference. These leggins are high waisted which I think is probably the best kind of pants to wear with an oversized shirt as it helps to synch in your waist to give your body a bit of shape which you're not getting from the shirt.

I've decided I'm going to take a photo of Frodo everyday from now on. I started doing this last Friday (Halloween) as I'd seen different things online of people taking a selfie everyday for a year or taking a photo of their pet everyday for year or until they died. It think it's good to see ageing & change over time especially daily. We've had Frodo now for nearly 8 years (March next year) which I can't believe it's been that long! I can't imagine my life without him now. If you didn't' already know we adopted Frodo from the RSPCA as he'd been founded abandoned out on the road & was taken in. When we got him we think he was around 4/5 years old which makes him 12/13years old which is really old for a dog as it's 84/91 human years!! But yet he still acts like he's young but other times he does show his age but 80% he doesn't. I do wish we got to see how he was like as a puppy & go to train him properly!

He has changed, you can tell he is older as he's sleeping a lot more, getting a lot more tired after walks, needing to go the toilet more, even weeing in the house without realising! His hair has changed colour as well he's a lot more grey than he used to be! So this daily photo update is good to see the change daily even though I do take a lot of photos of him so I can see the change but this will be more a gradual change. So look out for photos of Frodo as well as photos of me on the blog!

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