New Year, New Accomadation...

So So SO excited to be moving into my uni house in the Summer :)

Recent photographs from around the world.

This 44ft whale unfortunately died after British Divers could not save it, after being washed up on Redcar Beach in Cleveland.

My first initial reaction of this photograph was that it had been edited. The placement of the sun had been moved and that the buildings and the taxi's had been put in a black and white effect. However, this is the image which was taken from the top of the 42nd street in New York/Manhattan of the sunset. Pretty amazing eh?

When I first saw this, I thought it was natural disaster with the roads breaking away. However, it is infact a lorry pictured in the Changchun bridge in China after an accident. The lorry was reportedly carrying steel pipes whilst crossing the bridge, and the bridge gave way due to the shere amount of weight the vehicle was holding. This resulted in the bridge collapsing and entering a shallow river below. Surprisingly, no one was killed and escaped with minor injuries.

It's not all devastation in China as this man is seen to be wearing a bees' suit. He breaks the Guinness book of records for the number of bees, aswell as the amount of time he kept them on for. He apparently sprayed coal oil on himself, to keep the bee's intact and to stop them from escaping.

This is my favourite picture as it's of a bald hedgehog. Hedgehogs are my favourite animals they're so cute :) Unfortunately, Betty the hedgehog was found in Norfolk and was taken to the rescue centre after being found bald and in a hedgerow.

I was amazed to find that this photo was broadcasted globally, as this event takes place in my home county. It happens every year and takes place at Coopers Hill, Gloucestershire, in the UK and is a cheese rolling competition. It takes place on a very steep hill and you throw yourself down the leathal hill to try and be the first to catch the very large sized cheese. Some will survive a few cuts and bruises, whilst others can come away with broken legs etc.  Typical British mayhem.

Glancing at my statistics on my blog I was curious to see who was visiting my pages. Initially, I just used the blog for my rants, however it's also useful for letting all your thoughts and feelings out on a page. I was very surprised and happy when I saw that many people had viewed from different countries such as USA, Australia, Brazil, Germany and many more.


If anyone is reading this from around the world, feel free to comment or follow me so I can take a look at your blog and keep you up to date with mine :)


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Rihanna- California King Bed

Can't get enough of this song...
She looks absolutely stunning and it makes a nice change to have a soft ballad this time compared to her latest releases of S&M and Rude Boy.

So much love for Rihanna <3

"Write about experiences which are unique to you. When pitching your ideas to a publication do your research and tailor it to an audience and always be open to feedback. I started off in book publishing and then moved into magazines and newspapers."

 - Journalist Andrea Thompson, Marie Claire.

New York Smoking Ban

All eyes are currently set on the city which never sleeps. New York has now introduced a free tobacco zone outside in popular tourist attractions such as Times Square, outdoor pubs and restaurants and park benches. With this having a mighty global interest, has the smoking ban gone too far?


As a non-smoker myself, I do feel that this legislation ban for smokers not to have the choice to smoke in open area's outside is abit extreme.  I am fully aware of the statistics and health risks of passive smoking, but how hard is it to cross the road so that you're away from the smoke? I thought the smoking ban which was set in place five years ago was necessary, for the benefits of others and the potential plan to decrease the amount of cigarettes which were being smoked.  


Yet, I cannot feel strongly enough on the fact that nobody owns the space around you and I'm sure a smoker would respect someones decision if they got asked to move along or smoke in the opposite direction, rather than a ban which is targeting against them and not allowing their chance to voice their opinion.


Michael Siegel from BBC News said: "the ban is pointless from a public health perspective and could, in fact, increase the risk of passive smoking by creating "smoke-filled areas" near park entrances for example."


According to statistics, since the ban in July 2005, more than two billion cigarettes haven't been smoked and 400,000 people have quit.


So will this work? Will Britain follow the steps of their fellow American friends?

Completed my first day of my new job yesterday and it was a success. The people are lovely, gave me the best advice, showed me how to do everything and just made it a pleasant experience. I love it when its easy money for a job you love :) Bring on my next shift!

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I got the job!!

This makes me a very happy bunny as I have tried so hard to find a job since Septemeber for Southampton and back home. Hearing nothing, I was getting anxious as summer was approaching and my bank balance was decreasing. However, this morning I had an interview and an hour later I got told I had the job to work at Melanie's cafe in Tewkesbury. I cannot help but think that I will be perfect for this job and that they have picked the right person. Not only is it flexible hours and in a convenient location, I get to work with my best friend's mum giving me more confidence and making my experience more enjoyable. It is also in a work setting which is catered for the older generation (who I love). Additionally, it's extremely popular, meaning tips and keeping myself occupied in the 5 months of summer I have off. Cannot wait to get my hands on a crisp £20 note and the feel of cash again- I won't know where to begin on my wish list which has been permantly saved in my favourites for months now.


I start tomorrow and cannot wait! However, the only downside (which I knew would happen) is the fact that they have asked me to work on days which I have planned to go and visit friends at universities. I do want to make the right impression, but I don't want to let my best friend's down, and although they would understand, the fact that I have been excited and planned outifts for it, is abit of a bummer! Hopefully something will get resolved. Cross fingers :)


Today was my nanna's 82nd birthday :) She is no longer with me but I wore her silver bangles she gave to me for extra good luck and to remind myself that today especially is a good day for me and her. I also bought some gorgeous lilac flowers for myself and mum to celebrate her birthday and my good news :). I miss her very much, but I know missing someone gets easier every day because even though it's one day further from the last time you saw each other, it's one day closer to the next time you will :)


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Job interview at Melanie's cafe tomorrow, excited but nervous at the same time. In desperate need of money. I'd so have a few alcoholic beverages before hand for confidence and to make myself talk more, if I wasen't driving there. Fingers crossed :)