My relationship with my Dad is better than ever! :)
<3
Tuesday 26 July 2011
A Surfers Paradise
The last minute decisions in life are usually the best and the most exhilarating. Sunday night I was sat down with the family having a roast dinner, with the same-old feeling which gets deep-rooted in our minds of having to get up on a Monday morning. No more lie-ins, no more trashy weekend TV, but now having to get up at 7am for a week of work, whilst trying to digest the fact that all the fun is over for the next 5 days.
A text from one of my best friends offered a 5 day mini break away to his house down in Cornwall on Tuesday. My first initial reaction was of course YES, yet I had to consider the fact I had no money (due to spending the majority of it on house accessories oops) and that I had several shifts at work. Fortunately for me, my boss is pretty easy going and my hours are pretty flexible.
That was it, I was off to Cornwall :)
My time there was so relaxing and everything was so peaceful. We made the most of our days which consisted off going to numerous beaches, looking round the small towns and occasionally going out for dinner or the pub. It was lovely :)
I have only ever been to Cornwall twice, the first time I went to the West of Cornwall to the well-known town of Newquay with my best friend that was amazing. Yet, the place we went to this year was so different in comparison. All the roads were closely linked together by local village stores and small beach towns, with roads which could only fit one car down. They were lined with small, adorable houses which looked so delicate and looked like they were designed to be included in an animation. I had never seen anything like them before, yet they were more pleasant to look at than a standard council house.
The beaches were just sensational! It was all so picturesque and looked like something you would get on a postcard. The sea looked crystal and turquoise, so clear you could see your every step when bravely getting in. The beaches were well maintained which was surprising for the amount of dogs which were allowed, and were surrounded by beautiful waterfalls which ran off the cliffs and into the sea.
With 165 beaches to choose from and the views which I encountered which were simply stunning, it sure is a surfers paradise! The rugged coastline and the secluded caves, justifies the reason why over two million people flock to Cornwall each summer. Many of us feel that a 'proper holiday' is when we fly abroad, yet Cornwall is definitely the most beautiful places of England.
<3
A text from one of my best friends offered a 5 day mini break away to his house down in Cornwall on Tuesday. My first initial reaction was of course YES, yet I had to consider the fact I had no money (due to spending the majority of it on house accessories oops) and that I had several shifts at work. Fortunately for me, my boss is pretty easy going and my hours are pretty flexible.
That was it, I was off to Cornwall :)
My time there was so relaxing and everything was so peaceful. We made the most of our days which consisted off going to numerous beaches, looking round the small towns and occasionally going out for dinner or the pub. It was lovely :)
I have only ever been to Cornwall twice, the first time I went to the West of Cornwall to the well-known town of Newquay with my best friend that was amazing. Yet, the place we went to this year was so different in comparison. All the roads were closely linked together by local village stores and small beach towns, with roads which could only fit one car down. They were lined with small, adorable houses which looked so delicate and looked like they were designed to be included in an animation. I had never seen anything like them before, yet they were more pleasant to look at than a standard council house.
The beaches were just sensational! It was all so picturesque and looked like something you would get on a postcard. The sea looked crystal and turquoise, so clear you could see your every step when bravely getting in. The beaches were well maintained which was surprising for the amount of dogs which were allowed, and were surrounded by beautiful waterfalls which ran off the cliffs and into the sea.
With 165 beaches to choose from and the views which I encountered which were simply stunning, it sure is a surfers paradise! The rugged coastline and the secluded caves, justifies the reason why over two million people flock to Cornwall each summer. Many of us feel that a 'proper holiday' is when we fly abroad, yet Cornwall is definitely the most beautiful places of England.
<3
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Monday 11 July 2011
Saturday 9 July 2011
Since my last blog about the News of the World scandal there has been positive progress on the punishment in which News of the World have received. After a staggering 168years of running the newspaper its last publication will be released today, after being confirmed that it will shut down after the recent events which have gradually unfolded about the phone hacking of victims of crime and targeted celebrities.
I cannot help but feel that this was the correct punishment and I am sure that the heart-broken families who have been left behind to deal with this devastating surprise of the phone hackings feel some sense of relief too.
Thursday 7 July 2011
The News of the World Scandal.
The reason I want to be a journalist was because everyday is a different day. I'm the type of person who has to always be doing something otherwise I get bored very easily, this is why I'm not sat at a desk doing the typical 9-5 job. Journalism offers so many exciting opportunities everyday and brings wonderful things global.
However, it's a very competitive industry and I know myself wanting to be a journalist how important getting a story is before your rivals do. You have to push the limits, reach out of your comfort zone and take a few risks. Yet, I couldn't imagine anyone despite how desperate they were to find a story to do what the News of the World did....
Everyday I watch the news or read online as I feel that it's very beneficial to know what is going on around the world. I was absolutely flabbergasted when I saw that the News of the World had deviously hacked into the voicemails of victims of crime, just so that they could get an exclusive story. It first came to my attention that celebrities’ phones were being interfered with, I'll be honest I wasn’t too bothered. Yet, when it is victims of murdered children, deadAfghanistan and Iraq
These malicious individuals were even going to the extremes of phoning up police officers pleading and physically crying down the phone asking for confidential information so that they could get a story so that their jobs weren’t on the line.
They wanted a story; they got a story...on themselves!
How cold-hearted and selfish can individuals be to intervene into not only into someone’s personal belongs, but to do this to the tormented families which have been left behind. They are acting like vultures trying to pick at their prey wanting to find the best bits. It's disgusting. What also infuriates me is that the editors of the company are being very defensive about the matter and admitting they knew nothing about it. Furthermore, a journalist who works for News of the World stated: "Well if you hear of information which could be a potential story then you're not going to put your hands in your ears." This statement really pissed me off, as there is always a line in journalism or any job that you do not cross.
I strongly hope that these recent events get taken further and that the government and police start to look more into this callous behaviour to prevent it happening again. How insensitive can people get!
However, it's a very competitive industry and I know myself wanting to be a journalist how important getting a story is before your rivals do. You have to push the limits, reach out of your comfort zone and take a few risks. Yet, I couldn't imagine anyone despite how desperate they were to find a story to do what the News of the World did....
Everyday I watch the news or read online as I feel that it's very beneficial to know what is going on around the world. I was absolutely flabbergasted when I saw that the News of the World had deviously hacked into the voicemails of victims of crime, just so that they could get an exclusive story. It first came to my attention that celebrities’ phones were being interfered with, I'll be honest I wasn’t too bothered. Yet, when it is victims of murdered children, dead
These malicious individuals were even going to the extremes of phoning up police officers pleading and physically crying down the phone asking for confidential information so that they could get a story so that their jobs weren’t on the line.
They wanted a story; they got a story...on themselves!
How cold-hearted and selfish can individuals be to intervene into not only into someone’s personal belongs, but to do this to the tormented families which have been left behind. They are acting like vultures trying to pick at their prey wanting to find the best bits. It's disgusting. What also infuriates me is that the editors of the company are being very defensive about the matter and admitting they knew nothing about it. Furthermore, a journalist who works for News of the World stated: "Well if you hear of information which could be a potential story then you're not going to put your hands in your ears." This statement really pissed me off, as there is always a line in journalism or any job that you do not cross.
I strongly hope that these recent events get taken further and that the government and police start to look more into this callous behaviour to prevent it happening again. How insensitive can people get!
Monday 4 July 2011
Humph.
So I sit surrounded by pillows and my favourite teddies feeling cosy and a sense of comfort, however outside of this catacomb, I feel secluded and isolated from my family. It's them moments in life when you have many things on your mind and when someone is constantly nagging at you that it starts to take its toll and piss you off. Truth is, it's harmless nagging and I'm sure it's for my own benefit. However, this is how I've been feeling lately. To save argument sake and to stop myself going for endless drives for 'fresh air' I have kept my mouth zzzzzziped and making little communication with my family, until my own problems are solved. I have learnt so far that this is working, despite the awkward atmosphere around me, but it is my way of how I deal with things and I soon want to be back to my upbeat, lovable self :)
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