i KNEW i'd forgotten something - my borrowed maths cd from the bloody library! and L's away till friday so i'll have a huge fine to pay!! grrr.
as for london, well, it greeted me with drizzle, slippery surfaces and a miserable empty room. that's a typical hello from london.
last week of proper uni and then 6 weeks of SE1! *cries* am i ready?!
not to mention i still need to write one whole essay...and finish off my other one, all for friday..
oh, and of course look for a new room.
THIS WEEK IS GOING TO BE SOOO MUCH FUN. not.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
early birthday
friday night came upon us, and i thought our plans hadn't changed - go to L's uncle in osmotherly. L came home and announced that maybe we should go out for a meal and just hang out and have an early bday (seeing that we won't be together till xmas)..it sounded good to me! luckily, i thought ahead and i had done my hair up in lovely curls (which, no doubt, fell apart as the night lingered) put on my lil black dress and even changed my mahoo-sive h&m everyday bag, for my little black clutch :) how good am i?!
we set off at 6 pm.
my looooooord did we venture out into the wilderness and darkness of the night!
L drove us around and far out. we were driving through the prettiest towns, looking for a good restaurant - one that would be good enough for such a pompous occasion ;) by the time it got to 7pm i was feeling a little bit hungry. i was beginning to get onto L's back for taking me out for such a long drive and thinking he was doing it on purpose, driving for so long just to make me more hungry. but then, i kinda got a tiny bit suspicious when we drove past 'the dog' a second time.. now, L has a tendency to be very picky and will not stop or turn around, he will keep going till he gets to where he wants. so yes, we'd done a HUGE loop. i was laughing it off and listening to L's excuses.
and then we drove up to a lovely drive..and a few seconds later - there it was - a beautiful hall that looked like a small castle from the outside. i was in awe but knew this was going to be an expensive night.
the time of arrival was 7:45pm.
we went up to the restaurant area and were told that there are no available tables till 9:30pm. so we waited :)
a murphy's and a baileys later, we were in! our meals were served up really quickly and were delicious. i had some more baileys and, having drank so much on an empty stomach, was feeling pretty dizzy. it was home time by 10:30pm.
L was told by the receptionist that the quickest way to the car park was by going up to the second floor and going straight down the corridor and we'll get to a set of doors that lead to the outside. so off we went. and we walked down the corridors and i was searching for doors leading out when lo and behold, we were unfortunately approaching just some more hotel rooms..and then L said that he got a card from the reception .. and swiped it on the door and it opened... no, not to the car park ;) but to our very own room! i couldn't stop laughing at my gullibility and the fact that i had such a wonderful man do this for me.
in the room we were greeted by a glorious bottle of champagne and chocolates and a rather inviting humongous super-duper king sized bed!
i had such a wonderful birthday!
we had a late check out so we got home past 2pm.
oh, and L baked the most scrumptious bread in the afternoon, much inspired by antonio carluccio who was on saturday kitchen (yes, we watched it in bed this morning at the hotel, *snicker*) it was marvelous! with pancietta and cheese, yum!! could eat it every single day!
i love being home. with L.
i will miss him.
back to london tomorrow.
back to reality.
back to my room hunting and essays..
joy.
xoxo
p.s. wake me up when School Experience 1 ends...
we set off at 6 pm.
my looooooord did we venture out into the wilderness and darkness of the night!
L drove us around and far out. we were driving through the prettiest towns, looking for a good restaurant - one that would be good enough for such a pompous occasion ;) by the time it got to 7pm i was feeling a little bit hungry. i was beginning to get onto L's back for taking me out for such a long drive and thinking he was doing it on purpose, driving for so long just to make me more hungry. but then, i kinda got a tiny bit suspicious when we drove past 'the dog' a second time.. now, L has a tendency to be very picky and will not stop or turn around, he will keep going till he gets to where he wants. so yes, we'd done a HUGE loop. i was laughing it off and listening to L's excuses.
and then we drove up to a lovely drive..and a few seconds later - there it was - a beautiful hall that looked like a small castle from the outside. i was in awe but knew this was going to be an expensive night.
the time of arrival was 7:45pm.
we went up to the restaurant area and were told that there are no available tables till 9:30pm. so we waited :)
a murphy's and a baileys later, we were in! our meals were served up really quickly and were delicious. i had some more baileys and, having drank so much on an empty stomach, was feeling pretty dizzy. it was home time by 10:30pm.
L was told by the receptionist that the quickest way to the car park was by going up to the second floor and going straight down the corridor and we'll get to a set of doors that lead to the outside. so off we went. and we walked down the corridors and i was searching for doors leading out when lo and behold, we were unfortunately approaching just some more hotel rooms..and then L said that he got a card from the reception .. and swiped it on the door and it opened... no, not to the car park ;) but to our very own room! i couldn't stop laughing at my gullibility and the fact that i had such a wonderful man do this for me.
in the room we were greeted by a glorious bottle of champagne and chocolates and a rather inviting humongous super-duper king sized bed!
i had such a wonderful birthday!
we had a late check out so we got home past 2pm.
oh, and L baked the most scrumptious bread in the afternoon, much inspired by antonio carluccio who was on saturday kitchen (yes, we watched it in bed this morning at the hotel, *snicker*) it was marvelous! with pancietta and cheese, yum!! could eat it every single day!
i love being home. with L.
i will miss him.
back to london tomorrow.
back to reality.
back to my room hunting and essays..
joy.
xoxo
p.s. wake me up when School Experience 1 ends...
Thursday, October 28, 2010
not an easy life...
i'm 'enjoying' my half term week (which is actually a study week - i have two essays to hand in for next friday..) and i had an absolute BOMBshell thrown at me on monday...
i got a TEXT from my 'flattie' saying that the flat has been sold and we have to move out by 14th november. so the contract that i signed was a load of shit and i'm now looking for a place to stay..i spent monday and tuesday looking for rooms...with not much luck, so i'm trying to keep a clear mind and focus on my essays...i've done nearly all my literature one but i still have my maths to do which isn't easy :/
i just can't believe how fate has criss-crossed its paths with my luck..and turning it into BAD luck. instead of having time to focus on my essays i've had to waste time arguing with my 'flattie' i'm furious. i'm fuming. i'm beginning to hate london and all these false people that live in it. they only do things for their own profit, their own good.. i hate it. i'm beginning to see more and more of this behaviour in londoners, it's frightening.
i want to live here, up in the north. more than never have i felt this strongly to be here. not only because i miss L, but because of the life that one has here, it's so much calmer and peaceful. always something to do, always somewhere to go, someone to see, someone to cook for, someone to talk to..
so, as i try to write my eassay, and look for a place to live, i'm trying to actually really enjoy my last 3 days here with L. carving my pumpkin tonight! and tomorrow out to osmotherly and saturday we're celebrating my early birthday (we won't be able to be together for it so we thought we'd celebrate now) in fact i won't be seeing L till 17th december :( boohoo...
happy days to you all and fingers crossed for my essays and room-hunting...
xoxo
i got a TEXT from my 'flattie' saying that the flat has been sold and we have to move out by 14th november. so the contract that i signed was a load of shit and i'm now looking for a place to stay..i spent monday and tuesday looking for rooms...with not much luck, so i'm trying to keep a clear mind and focus on my essays...i've done nearly all my literature one but i still have my maths to do which isn't easy :/
i just can't believe how fate has criss-crossed its paths with my luck..and turning it into BAD luck. instead of having time to focus on my essays i've had to waste time arguing with my 'flattie' i'm furious. i'm fuming. i'm beginning to hate london and all these false people that live in it. they only do things for their own profit, their own good.. i hate it. i'm beginning to see more and more of this behaviour in londoners, it's frightening.
i want to live here, up in the north. more than never have i felt this strongly to be here. not only because i miss L, but because of the life that one has here, it's so much calmer and peaceful. always something to do, always somewhere to go, someone to see, someone to cook for, someone to talk to..
so, as i try to write my eassay, and look for a place to live, i'm trying to actually really enjoy my last 3 days here with L. carving my pumpkin tonight! and tomorrow out to osmotherly and saturday we're celebrating my early birthday (we won't be able to be together for it so we thought we'd celebrate now) in fact i won't be seeing L till 17th december :( boohoo...
happy days to you all and fingers crossed for my essays and room-hunting...
xoxo
Saturday, October 16, 2010
not feeling so well..
i was having a brilliant day, i was so happy the week was coming to an end.. especially after being so frustrated what with the whole placement mess up by uni.. and after uni today, i was meant to go out and have a drink with my old work mates from school.. but my belly made up its mind to have a go at me today and so i stayed at home. i watched the whole of gossip girl with a cuppa tea in hand and under my duvet. such good times, eh?
i bought my ticket for stockton - so excited. but won't get to see L till saturday as he's working nights during the week and my train gets into town at 9pm.
got lots of work this weekend, have to start on my english essay, would like to get it done and out of the way so i can concentrate on my maths essay (which i can;t get my head round :/) i just can;t wait to be with L and his family. we've also decided that we;ll celebrate my bday next week as we won't see each other in november.. in fact, i won't see L till december 20th.. this is such a dreadful year when it comes to how often we get to see each other.. but hopefully, it'll all be worth it.
hope you're all good xoxo
i bought my ticket for stockton - so excited. but won't get to see L till saturday as he's working nights during the week and my train gets into town at 9pm.
got lots of work this weekend, have to start on my english essay, would like to get it done and out of the way so i can concentrate on my maths essay (which i can;t get my head round :/) i just can;t wait to be with L and his family. we've also decided that we;ll celebrate my bday next week as we won't see each other in november.. in fact, i won't see L till december 20th.. this is such a dreadful year when it comes to how often we get to see each other.. but hopefully, it'll all be worth it.
hope you're all good xoxo
Thursday, October 14, 2010
you know you love me...xoxo
i've found my website - one that shows gossip girl YAY!! sooo happy now, just watched 3 episodes of season 3 - sooo need to catch up, season 4 is already out here..only 19 more to go..
i got really soppy today, i miss L so much and i had to voice it to him. it's hard, so hard because there's nothing really that we can do.. :( one more week and i'll see him for a week, and then i'm back here for 7 weeks and then i'll see him for two weeks during xmas.. i can't believe we have to be apart for so long. i officially hate it.
on another note..i'm not doing too well financially. i'm trying to manage and i think i will but it's not easy..i need to get my maintenance grant or else i'm screwed. not looking good. i hate being a student. in london.
hope you're all well
xoxo
i got really soppy today, i miss L so much and i had to voice it to him. it's hard, so hard because there's nothing really that we can do.. :( one more week and i'll see him for a week, and then i'm back here for 7 weeks and then i'll see him for two weeks during xmas.. i can't believe we have to be apart for so long. i officially hate it.
on another note..i'm not doing too well financially. i'm trying to manage and i think i will but it's not easy..i need to get my maintenance grant or else i'm screwed. not looking good. i hate being a student. in london.
hope you're all well
xoxo
Saturday, October 9, 2010
effects of alcohol can be terrible
in my case, it puts me to sleep, i slept most of the evening (from about 6 till 9) and now it's 4 and i'm going to bed with the hope of getting up at 9... drinking messed up my sleep cycle :(!! children - don't drink! unless you've nothing to do the next day...
xoxo
xoxo
Friday, October 8, 2010
in love with
nigella lawson and her new show 'kitchen'
she really is one super sexy woman. who can cook!
she's got so many inspirational recipes it's amazing :) makes me want to cook.
if you haven't already - go have a look at my other blog www.mariatodayisaw.blogspot.com and you can see a snippet of what i see everyday ;)
this weekend looks like i'll be drenched and showered under by books, journals and more literature - so much work to do for my essays!! blaaaaaaaaaaa.
wish i could go shopping, or even more - wish i could go to the hairdressers. i've finally found my salon, my picture perfect salon (www.hobsalons.com) in camden (so close to home!) i wish to have a lovely fringe...a side swept one, for now :) ... i'll dream on then, shall i? heh.
sleep time now, hope everyone is good xoxo
she really is one super sexy woman. who can cook!
she's got so many inspirational recipes it's amazing :) makes me want to cook.
if you haven't already - go have a look at my other blog www.mariatodayisaw.blogspot.com and you can see a snippet of what i see everyday ;)
this weekend looks like i'll be drenched and showered under by books, journals and more literature - so much work to do for my essays!! blaaaaaaaaaaa.
wish i could go shopping, or even more - wish i could go to the hairdressers. i've finally found my salon, my picture perfect salon (www.hobsalons.com) in camden (so close to home!) i wish to have a lovely fringe...a side swept one, for now :) ... i'll dream on then, shall i? heh.
sleep time now, hope everyone is good xoxo
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
surprise visit
Mr L called me on Sunday morning announcing that he'd come back from his training - YAY!! and he also said he was coming down to see me - double YAY :D
ok, so it would've been a wonderful two days - if it wasn't for his car. he broke down just a few roads down from me, so we had to get call for recovery which took hours to come, we later headed for a well deserved pizza and went to bed. next morning L got up bright and early and made so many phone calls to mechanics that would fix his car. he ended up spending a gigantic sum of money but luckily they did his car up by the end of the day! if it wasn;t for the tube strike it would've been easy to get to... we were late 10 mins.. but the man was kind enough to wait for us! how lucky were we!?
and so my man left this morning at 7am and managed to make it to the barracks on time.
i've now got a fridge full of healthy food, i had an amazing lunch (sponsored by L) and and empty bed :(
plus, a surplus of work to do for uni...
xoxo
ok, so it would've been a wonderful two days - if it wasn't for his car. he broke down just a few roads down from me, so we had to get call for recovery which took hours to come, we later headed for a well deserved pizza and went to bed. next morning L got up bright and early and made so many phone calls to mechanics that would fix his car. he ended up spending a gigantic sum of money but luckily they did his car up by the end of the day! if it wasn;t for the tube strike it would've been easy to get to... we were late 10 mins.. but the man was kind enough to wait for us! how lucky were we!?
and so my man left this morning at 7am and managed to make it to the barracks on time.
i've now got a fridge full of healthy food, i had an amazing lunch (sponsored by L) and and empty bed :(
plus, a surplus of work to do for uni...
xoxo
Saturday, October 2, 2010
lack of afflatus
i sit here and ponder on what i should write..
there have been a few things on my mind today, nothing that is vitally important to put out into the world, but i'll do it anyway..
1. i bought a "shelving unit" from ARGOS - note to self - never do that (or buy any other item from there) again.
2. i'm going to IKEA tomorrow with my flatmate to get me a proper shelving unit. it'll take us a min of 1hr to get there but it will be worth it..right?
3. Anna will be staying over for 5 nights starting tomorrow - i need to clean my room!! pronto!
4. i despise this rain that has befallen upon london - make it go away.
5. if i could change my whole wardrobe - I WOULD.
6. i wish the weekends were longer - i hardly ever get to do half the stuff i want to.
7. there's something wrong with the ventilation in my room - EVERY morning i wake up and the windows from the inside are covered with water droplets (i'm assuming this is condensation) meaning that there's too much water in the air.. make it go away! it's so annoying and my clothes never dry :/
8. i've started a new blog.. it's called "Today i saw..." :)
9. i need to watch my expenses - i'm running out of money (fast..)...
10. i need to find a website that streams gossip girl - man am i missing that show!! i have to catch up on all of season 3...!!
i thought i'd limit myself to 10, once i start listing i add and add and add ;) uni is getting quite scary - i mean, the prospect of being in school in a month is terrifying!! it's s different to what i was taught to do in PL.. wish me luck from 8th nov..
xoxo
there have been a few things on my mind today, nothing that is vitally important to put out into the world, but i'll do it anyway..
1. i bought a "shelving unit" from ARGOS - note to self - never do that (or buy any other item from there) again.
2. i'm going to IKEA tomorrow with my flatmate to get me a proper shelving unit. it'll take us a min of 1hr to get there but it will be worth it..right?
3. Anna will be staying over for 5 nights starting tomorrow - i need to clean my room!! pronto!
4. i despise this rain that has befallen upon london - make it go away.
5. if i could change my whole wardrobe - I WOULD.
6. i wish the weekends were longer - i hardly ever get to do half the stuff i want to.
7. there's something wrong with the ventilation in my room - EVERY morning i wake up and the windows from the inside are covered with water droplets (i'm assuming this is condensation) meaning that there's too much water in the air.. make it go away! it's so annoying and my clothes never dry :/
8. i've started a new blog.. it's called "Today i saw..." :)
9. i need to watch my expenses - i'm running out of money (fast..)...
10. i need to find a website that streams gossip girl - man am i missing that show!! i have to catch up on all of season 3...!!
i thought i'd limit myself to 10, once i start listing i add and add and add ;) uni is getting quite scary - i mean, the prospect of being in school in a month is terrifying!! it's s different to what i was taught to do in PL.. wish me luck from 8th nov..
xoxo
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