Day 13 - If I Won the Lottery
Ah, todays post is a bit of a cheat because I have already written a similar post previously which you can read here.
Not much has changed on the list so no point in me reiterating it here! xxx
Friday, 25 May 2012
Thursday, 24 May 2012
365 Day Photo Challenge - 180 / 365
31 Day Blog Challenge - Day 12 - My Earliest Memory
Day 12 - My Earliest Memory
I am happy to say I had a fabulous childhood, looking back at it with fond memories. We lived where there were no roads around so we often played outside amongst the maze of pavments and greeney. My earliest memories consist of riding my yellow bmx, playing 'Knock down Ginger' and having a three storey dolls house where I played with my Barbies!
It was such a simple life back then, being an 80's child, and there was no such thing as games consoles, downloads or facebook!
Christmas' were always fun at home and my parents made sure me and my brothers always got equal amounts of presents. I dont ever remember it snowing on the day though but it was always cosy!
I was a bit of a spoilt girl when I was younger and another of my earliest memories involves my Mum going to discipline me but accidently knocking me into the radiator and cutting my head! I don't know why that memory stands out more for me than most but maybe I was scarred for life!
I am happy to say I had a fabulous childhood, looking back at it with fond memories. We lived where there were no roads around so we often played outside amongst the maze of pavments and greeney. My earliest memories consist of riding my yellow bmx, playing 'Knock down Ginger' and having a three storey dolls house where I played with my Barbies!
It was such a simple life back then, being an 80's child, and there was no such thing as games consoles, downloads or facebook!
Christmas' were always fun at home and my parents made sure me and my brothers always got equal amounts of presents. I dont ever remember it snowing on the day though but it was always cosy!
I was a bit of a spoilt girl when I was younger and another of my earliest memories involves my Mum going to discipline me but accidently knocking me into the radiator and cutting my head! I don't know why that memory stands out more for me than most but maybe I was scarred for life!
Wednesday, 23 May 2012
31 Day Blog Challenge - Day 11 - 15 of my favourite things
Day 11 - 15 of my Favourite Things
- Music - everything from indie, metal, emo, electro, dance and pop!
- Going to gigs - I have been to 60+ gigs and counting!
- Moulin Rouge - The film, the place, the history
- Vintage - furniture, clothes, jewellery
- Notebooks - my collection is full of unique, one of a kind notebooks!
- Scrapbooking - I have hundreds of photos filling up tons of crafty scrapbooks!
- Geeking out - Doctor Who, Sliders, Quantum Leap, and sci fi junk!7
- Books - chick lit, kids novels, fantasy, best sellers and all in paperback!
- Quizzes - mainly music quizzes because I am especially brilliant at them!
- Sunny days - hate the cold, love love love being happy in the sun
- Heat magazine - every tuesday without fail for the last ten years!
- Blogging - when I am in the mood I love updating my blog
- Spending time with family and friends - always make me happy
- Bringing my son up - always a joy and a pleasure
- Dressing up- fancy dress, cocktail dress, anything different to my everyday clothes!
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Herman the German Friendship Cake
I baked my first ever cake!
This was courtesy of a friend from work who gave me a sample of some mixture as part of a friendship cake. This works similar to chain letters, except with ingredients and not the threat of somthing bad happening to you if you dont fulfill the task!
You can read all about it here.
So armed with my own instructions I began a 10 day ritual of following the rules and started with this mixture -
You can read all about it here.
So armed with my own instructions I began a 10 day ritual of following the rules and started with this mixture -
It doesn't look alot but once it is stirred everyday, the mixture rises and bubbles, and then covered with a loose tea towel. By the fourth day, I had to add a cup each of milk, flour and sugar and then carry on stirring everyday until the ninth day where I had to repeat day four. I then had to split the mixture into four so that I could pass it on to three other friends and keep the fourth for myself.
On day ten, it was time to start making the cake! I had to add cooking apples, flour, baking powder, vanilla essence, cooking oil, and sugar to a baking tin. I was also supposed to add raisins, which I chose not to use, and cinnamon, which I could not find in the supermarket! This mixture was stirred and I was a little apprehensive as I was not sure if I was doing it right!
Once in the oven for 45 minutes I could relax because it appeared to be rising and cooking nicely!
The first picture on this post is the finished result and I was very chuffed with myself for completing the challenge successfully! As for the taste of it, it was very sweet, just how I like it. It appeared dry but the apples made it moist but still tempting to add some ice cream!
YUM!!!
xxx
31 Day Blog Challenge - Day 10 - What is My Best Physical Feature?
Day 10 - My Best Physical Feature
Right now, I am suffering from a miserable cold so I don't feel like I have a best physical feature right now!
But if I was feeling well, I would say my bum! I have, in the past, had many positive comments about it so I am proud of this! I don't think too highly of myself so any compliments I do get, I try to take on board!
Right now, I am suffering from a miserable cold so I don't feel like I have a best physical feature right now!
But if I was feeling well, I would say my bum! I have, in the past, had many positive comments about it so I am proud of this! I don't think too highly of myself so any compliments I do get, I try to take on board!
I hate my legs but others say they look good on the rare occasion that I get them out! I don't think much of my face, hehe! I would say I am average looking and as my mum once said, my personality makes me pretty!! Make of that what you will!
xxx
365 Day Photo Challenge - 178 / 365
Monday, 21 May 2012
31 Day Blog Challenge - Day 9 - My Worst Habits
Day 9 - My Worst Habits
I found this post quite hard to get started, not because I don't have bad habits but because I couldn't directly pick them out! Or maybe I didnt want to!
Bad habit Number 1 - Finger nail biting!
I have been biting my nails ever since I can remember and having tried to stop on numerous occasions and failing, I know this habit will stick with me for life!
Bad habit Number 2 - Being Sarcastic!
I know they say its the lowest form of wit, but its also the best! I use it when ever an opportunity rises in conversation, usually when I feel awkward or as a defense mechanism. Some people don't take to it too kindly, mainly because they do not realise I am not being serious, I just come across really sarcastically!
Bad Habit Number 3 - Going on Facebook!
This has turned into a bad habit but I only usually do it when I am bored and need to occupy myself! I dont update my status as much as I used to, although I know some people will disagree, but its interesting to keep up with everyone! Some people would call this being nosey, I would call it taking an interest!
Those are my 3 worst habits, Im sure I have more so may add to this list as I remember or stumble upon them!
I found this post quite hard to get started, not because I don't have bad habits but because I couldn't directly pick them out! Or maybe I didnt want to!
Bad habit Number 1 - Finger nail biting!
I have been biting my nails ever since I can remember and having tried to stop on numerous occasions and failing, I know this habit will stick with me for life!
Bad habit Number 2 - Being Sarcastic!
I know they say its the lowest form of wit, but its also the best! I use it when ever an opportunity rises in conversation, usually when I feel awkward or as a defense mechanism. Some people don't take to it too kindly, mainly because they do not realise I am not being serious, I just come across really sarcastically!
Bad Habit Number 3 - Going on Facebook!
This has turned into a bad habit but I only usually do it when I am bored and need to occupy myself! I dont update my status as much as I used to, although I know some people will disagree, but its interesting to keep up with everyone! Some people would call this being nosey, I would call it taking an interest!
Those are my 3 worst habits, Im sure I have more so may add to this list as I remember or stumble upon them!
Sunday, 20 May 2012
31 Day Blog Challenge - Day 8 - My Five Senses
Todays blog post challenge is courtesy of a snotty cold and chesty cough! It involves talking about my five senses at this point in time and how I am using them right now:
Eyes - I am looking at my laptop, of course, plus some Tv at the same time!
Ears - I can hear my son playing in his bedroom with his friend, the tv on a wildlife programme, and the clicking of my typing!
Taste - I am not eating at the moment and probably would not be able to taste anything with this rotten cold anyway!
Touch - The keys on my laptop and I am feeling quite warm
Smell - If a cold can smell, then that's what I can smell right now! And maybe my baking cake which is in the oven!
Eyes - I am looking at my laptop, of course, plus some Tv at the same time!
Ears - I can hear my son playing in his bedroom with his friend, the tv on a wildlife programme, and the clicking of my typing!
Taste - I am not eating at the moment and probably would not be able to taste anything with this rotten cold anyway!
Touch - The keys on my laptop and I am feeling quite warm
Smell - If a cold can smell, then that's what I can smell right now! And maybe my baking cake which is in the oven!
365 Day Photo Challenge - 177 / 365
177 / 365 - Today Jacob went ice skating for the first time and with the aid of a 'penguin' he was a little star! He got a bit cocky towards the end, letting go and proceeding to fall over! But he managed to stay up longer than mummy ever would!
Saturday, 19 May 2012
Listography - Top 5 Things I Love About Kids
Oh Listography, how I have missed thee!
KateTakes5 is only doing this feature once a monthn instead of weekly which I am gutted about but I will make the most of the ones I can do!
This months subject is close to my heart, not only because I have children but also because I work in a Nursery so I have 71 children to refer to! I hate other peoples kids, not the ones I know but the ones in the street/ bus/ shopping centre/ supermarket!
I love kids that I know personally and get to spend almost everyday with them!
Here are my top 5 things I love about kids:
1 - The way they make you, as an adult, do stupid things!
For instance, I have pulled many a funny face, told a silly story or made up completely random things just to entertain, losing all self dignity and professionalism! When at home, I have been known to chase my son around a room or wrestle him to the ground just to entertain!
2 - When you get random bouts of affection
I love it when my son tells me he loves me for no reason. Or when a child at work runs up to me and hugs me! I get that warm, fluffy feeling inside!
3 - Teaching them new things and seeing them apply it to life
The best thing about being a mum is teaching your children new things and when my son learns from me I feel an enormous sense of pride and achievement.
4 - When I can talk to kids like an adult!
Dont get me wrong, kids should be kids and act like one. But having a normal conversation with them without talking down to them like a child is so much easier!
5 - The excitement
The joy in kids faces when they explore or do something fun, you cannot beat the look on their faces!
xxx
KateTakes5 is only doing this feature once a monthn instead of weekly which I am gutted about but I will make the most of the ones I can do!
This months subject is close to my heart, not only because I have children but also because I work in a Nursery so I have 71 children to refer to! I hate other peoples kids, not the ones I know but the ones in the street/ bus/ shopping centre/ supermarket!
I love kids that I know personally and get to spend almost everyday with them!
Here are my top 5 things I love about kids:
1 - The way they make you, as an adult, do stupid things!
For instance, I have pulled many a funny face, told a silly story or made up completely random things just to entertain, losing all self dignity and professionalism! When at home, I have been known to chase my son around a room or wrestle him to the ground just to entertain!
2 - When you get random bouts of affection
I love it when my son tells me he loves me for no reason. Or when a child at work runs up to me and hugs me! I get that warm, fluffy feeling inside!
3 - Teaching them new things and seeing them apply it to life
The best thing about being a mum is teaching your children new things and when my son learns from me I feel an enormous sense of pride and achievement.
4 - When I can talk to kids like an adult!
Dont get me wrong, kids should be kids and act like one. But having a normal conversation with them without talking down to them like a child is so much easier!
5 - The excitement
The joy in kids faces when they explore or do something fun, you cannot beat the look on their faces!
xxx
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