Shopping

Booked the day off work today and went to Cheshire Oaks with Danielle. I did go to the gym in the morning for an hour just to do some cardio. I'm sure everyone will be glad to know I'm finally going to see a physio on Friday so I should hopefully be back running soon!

I went a little crazy in the Nike shop and bought 2 pairs of leggings, 2 sports bras, a top and some compression socks. At what point do Nike sponsor me as I really am a walking Nike mannequin.. Didn't own a sports bra now I own 2! Hi Nike if you wanna sponsor me I won't say no!

Bought some pj pants from Gap as well. I never seem to be able to buy anything when I go to Cheshire Oaks but made the most of it today. Some times you just need to treat yourself. I do wear gym clothes every single day so I can never have too much gym stuff!

It was a successful trip Danielle made a start on her Christmas shopping.

On the way back we went to Crust in Woolton village for dinner.  

Porchetta - Porchetta roast pork, caramelised onions

Ravioli Alla Fiorentina - Ravioli, spinach, ricotta, tomatoes

I added chicken.

The food was nice but I should really learn that ravioli is never really filling as you don't get that much but I did help Danielle to eat her pizza as she couldn't eat the full thing to herself.

Crust why have you stopped doing your loyalty card?? Cos this is the 7th time I've been I'm sure you owe me a couple of pizzas or 2...

JD Williams TV Christmas Ad 2018

So I'm in the JD Williams Christmas ad this year as an extra! This was filmed in September in Lytham St Annes and came out about 2 weeks ago. I've not seen the full ad on TV yet but Danielle has. You can watch it on Youtube here. You'll see me 10 seconds in after the woman in lingerie sitting on the chair! 

It was fun getting my hair and make up done and given clothes to wear. The only thing that's mine is the jeans everything else they provided.

Behind the scenes of Christmas day on the beach which everyone does in England right?

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American Pizza Slice

Christmas shopping & birthday present shopping today with Danielle in town. Got Holly's birthday present but can't say what I got here in case she reads (Hi Holly!) it's good hopefully she'll love it. Had to get my little cousin a present & that was it for me. Danielle had a couple of bits she needed to get from Boots & Thorntons. 

Presents are all sorted just need to start thinking of what to pack as I go away a week today. Off to Spain for Christmas which is new to us considering we've had these apartment for years we've never been away this time of year. Mum has always wanted to be out the country for Christmas which she did do 5 years being in China with my brother. Used to going when it's hot & that's so much easier to pack for & a lot lighter. Has anyone been to the Costa Del Sol near Marbella at this time of year can tell me what I should be packing?? 

We stopped off at American Pizza Slice on Bold Street for some lunch. I've had pizza from there at the old place on Whitechapel years ago & remember it being good pizza.

I love how Bold Street is now filled with all these independent restaurants the food is so much better. Once in a while I do crave pizza but it's definitely not something I could each every day or even every week. A couple of months to fill the cravings is good enough for me.

Danielle got the Christmas pizza. Turkey, cranberry & stuffing. I think instead of tomato sauce it should be cranberry sauce then it would be the perfect Christmas pizza.

I got the BBQ pulled pork - Slow roasted Bbq Pulled Pork with smoked cheese and caramelised onions.

Danielle got the combo - slice of pizza, cheesey garlic bread & soft drink £4.50. I just got a slice for £2.20.

We went halves on our slices so we could try both. I like the Christmas one wished there was more cranberry & could definitely do with more turkey pieces same with my pulled pork. Not enough pork on it! If you're after pizza in town or just want a small bite I would recommend American Pizza Slice!

Liverpool needs a create your own pizza place. Where you get to choose your base & toppings! I know they have places like this in London & Nottingham so it's time for liverpool.  

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Christmas Shopping...

Well sort of...

I attempted to do some "Christmas shopping" & do some Christmas/new years/new wardrobe clothe shopping too as I actually had a day off work today & I finished uni last Tuesday! I was quite brave venturing into town with all the other crazy last minute people.

I'm rubbish at buying presents I just don't know what to buy for people well I kinda do have some sort of an idea of what I want to buy but they don't always exist & unlikely to have the budget for it either! Same with me wanting new clothes. I have the same issue every year unable to find Christmas clothes as all the clothes are rubbish!

Topshop Knitted Woven Skirt Dress £70

Leather Jacket - Matalan

Wooly Cardi - Gap

Vintage Denim Shirt - Levi's from Oxfam

Studded Belt - Forever 21

Black Skater Skirt - Internacionle Kids

Leather cut out ankle boots - Zara

The first shop I went to was Miss Selfridge which is under Topshop was rubbish so went up to Topshop which was also rubbish but there was some stuff I thought I'd try on then make my mind up but they didn't seem to have anything in my size left! I tried this woven pleated skirt peter pan collar dress on but it's £70!! It's a big on me as it's a size S which is a US 4-6 I need an XS. It's something different but handwash only which I'm not fan of!

Then went to H&M, on the way out I spotted this black leather skirt that had a 50% sticker on it in my size!! I touched it & realised straight away it was real leather! So went straight to the changing room to try it on. It was £34.99 reduced from £69.99 which is a bargain since most shops like Topshop/River Island have faux leather skirts for that price! I've been wanting a leather skirt for ages as well & of course wanted a real one but could never afford one!

I went to all the usual shops Urban, Zara, Pull & Bear, RI, New Look, Internacionale & couldn't find a nice top I could wear my leather skirt with (I know I can wear anything but there just wasn't anything that I liked!) I seen nice shirts but my shirt collection really doesn't need to be added too! 

I want a nice fluffy jumper, H&M had 2 but they were grey & navy. I want something more colourful! & no-where else had any nice ones :(

I got Holly's birthday presents so that's one less stress but only have of Kelly's Christmas present! She falls into the I know what I want to get her but can't find anything that matches it...

I signed up to John Lewis' free membership card & they send me vouchers to have free cake & tea/coffee! So I got a slice of carrot cake & a cup of tea to give my poor feet a little rest after the long day of wandering around. I then had to get the bus back & get changed super quick & sprinted half way to the gym to try make it in time to pilate's! I was shattered when I got there!

I didn't realise till before that my skirt has a horrible hole & mark from where the security tag was! I should've noticed it earlier, I would have asked to get another 10% off it but now I don't know what to do, as it was the last one & I do love it! Just have to take it in tomorrow & see what they say!

I'm in work for 2 days, then off for Holly's birthday celebrations, in 3 days & see Kelly on Sunday as she's back from America! Off Eve & Christmas day then in everyday! Hopefully work keep me on but I won't find out till the week after Christmas if I do. I'm not expecting too much just in case they do even though I should be no1 choice being the first temp & I got the bus all the way home yesterday with my manger after a gruelling 9.5 12-9:30pm shift! It actually wasn't as bad as I was expecting as he's really camp & nice, think he's 23 since he's just graduated as well but I'll keep you updated! 

Julie

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