Sunday, 28 July 2013

Ultimate Driving Playlist

I have seen this floating around the blogosphere and thought I would hop on this particular bandwagon!  I have a very mixed taste in music, ranging from rock to pop to country to classical.  When driving I absolutely have to have music I can sing along to, and sing I do!  Mostly loudly and out of tune. So here you are, my Ultimate driving playlist!! (Obviously on shuffle so in no particular order!)

Stereophonics- Dakota
Gomez- How we operate
Rhianna- Please don't stop the music
Let Loose- Crazy for you
The La's- There she goes
Knaan ft Adam Levine- Bang Bang
The Kooks- She Moves in her own way
Postal Service- Such great heights
Puddle of Mud- Blurry
Foo Fighters- Everlong
Panic! At the Disco- Camisado
Fleetwood Mac- Go your own way
No Doubt- Hella Good
Tinie Tempah ft Swedish House Mafia-Miami2Ibiza
Dolly Parton- 9-5
Vanessa Carlton- 1000 miles 

And for future reference, all passengers in Bertha Big Bum must be willing to ding along or stay silent. I must not be interrupted mid chorus!!

Saturday, 20 July 2013

First "night out" of the year!!

Tonight marks a very special event, my first night out of 2013... Yes I am well aware it is July! But if you discount my 30th party, this really is the first time I have been on an evening jaunt with my friends this year.

It has taken so long mainly due to the horrible and debilitating agoraphobia and panic attacks which meant i was a bit of a hermit, but less of the misery, today is a happy day!

Manchester, prepare yourself, I'm coming at ya! Well not all of Manchester obviously, the Dancehouse Theatre, Oxford Road to be more precise. My beautiful friend and her dancing group, The Michelle Louise School Of Dance are putting on a production and the ticket promises a 'Dance Extravaganza'.  Me and some others are going to show our support and have a reet good time while we are at it!!! Since I don't normally drink I have been told alcohol is off limits so I do not whoop when our friend comes on stage. I have been known to partake in drunken whooping (best friends wedding, it was the Buck's Fizz!), but personally I would be thrilled if someone whooped when I walked/danced on stage. Anyhow, I will behave (ish) as to not embarrass all parties involved.

Tan was applied this morning- St.Moritz mouse in shade medium
Nails have been painted- Barry M Gelly High Shine Nail Paint in Lychee

I have a choice of 2 outfits and will pick at the last minute, opting for whichever I feel less fat in!  I am also torn between which bag to take. Both options are vintage offerings, one gold mock crock, one beaded black velvet. Perhaps I will do a joint FOTD/OOTD?! Can I get a "oooooooh"? Hahaha!

Due to the horrible humid, sticky weather make up will no doubt be as minimal as I can get away with, but definitely sparkly. All nights out call for a bit of sparkle!

So on that note, I am off to have a shower and select and apply my face. 
But can I just mention before I go, before writing this post I stood on a plug. Right on the pointy bits with my full weight. I am feeling quite sorry for myself because it blummin hurts! All together now "awwwwwwww"

www.michellelouiseschoolofdance.co.uk

***edit***

The show was absolutely amazing!!! It was so professional, all the dancers were fantastic, and it must have taken so long to learn all the routines and organise the music and fabulous costumes. They were all incredibly talented, and even the tiny tots joined in and gave it their all! I can not speak highly enough of the show and intend to go again next year. After our extremely loud and highly embarrassing whooping I'm sure Anna will be quite glad we are not there today!!! 

After we went to Nandos for food. Food was good but the company was better. We laughed so much my ribs hurt!! We managed to get locked out of the car park but alls well that ends well, and the kind men let us out so we did not have to  sleep on the streets! 


Face


Outfit (excuse the manky mirror!)


Shoes

Friday, 12 July 2013

50 random facts about me

Seen this floating around on other blogs so thought I would give it a bash.



1. My hair is naturally a dark golden blonde. No one has seen it since I was 12.
2. My eyes are grey-blue but turn aqua when I cry.
3. I am constantly on a diet. I've tried them all.
4. My fave colour is blue.
5. I am an only child, and a typical one too!!
6. I LOATHE the gym.
7. I am a complete drama queen.
8. My first pet was a cat called Chloe that was satan's spawn. My mum told me she ran away. I believed that for about 20 years until she confessed she had taken her to the RSPCA to re home.
9. I met my husband at work. After 2 nights out after work I went home with him and never left! 9 years later he is still stuck with me.
10. Lemon cheesecake is my favourite food.
11. Going to ikea is my idea of a great day/evening out.
12. I taught my self to knit using videos on you tube.
13. I am obsessed with all things make up related.
14. I have a really tiny dark freckle that everyone always thinks is mascara on my face!
15. I fractured 2 vertebrae in a car crash.
16. I have a technical certificate from university as I could not qualify as nurse due to above mentioned fractures.
17. I can't dance. At all.
18. I once told my friend we could not go to Norfolk because it was abroad. Ahhhh Norway, Norway is abroad. I also thought Everton was in London. Don't ask me for directions!
19. I passed my driving test first time 2 weeks before my 18th birthday.
20.  My first car was a H reg rover metro. It was red and I could run around all week on £5. Loved it!
21. I believed in Father Christmas until I was 11. Well, I still do if I'm honest.
22. Centre Parcs is my fave place in the world.
23. Christmas is my favourite time of the year. I love everything about it. I'd put my tree up in August if Hubbs would allow it!
24. I use far too many exclamation marks!!!
25. I despise LOL, LMAO etc. Really? You are laughing your arse off at my brew going cold? I think not.
26. I think if someone puts one kiss on a text it is a token gesture and not real. If I'm worth a kiss, I'm surely worth the effort of 2?
27. My dad is my hero. We speak every day. Most people think they have the best dad in the world. You don't!
28. I am actually quite shy when I first meet people, but hide it with my giddy bravado.
29. Grey's Anatomy is my fave tv show ever.
30. I love music. My favourite songs are Gomez- How we operate & Foo Fighters- Everlong. There are loads but they are prob my top 2.
31. I hated school. They were not the best years of my life.
32. I prefer animals to people.
33. If I don't paint my nails I feel like I have stumps for fingers.
34. I once spent £300 on a handbag. 
35. I am hopeless at maths. 
36. I saw Men In Black at the cinema twice.
37. I am NVQ qualified in Beauty Therapy, Sports Therapy, Hairdressing, Barbering and Cleaning Services. Many strings to my bow!!!
38. Most perfume gives me migraine. I have about 5 that I can wear and I rotate them.
39. I love reading grisly crime books.
40. I find it difficult to control my mouth if something riles me. I hate confrontation but have to say my piece if something bothers me.
41. I have a really firey temper. Long fuse, but once it's run out watch out. I'm a thrower...
42. I prefer vintage clothes and accessories to modern.
43. I don't like horror films.
44. I dream really vividly and in colour. I usually remember them.
45. I am terrified of flying.
46. I adore my uggs even though they are a bit chavvy.
47. I am a terrible judge of character. I have lost count of the number of times I have made new friends and they have turned out to be horrible individuals, psychos, or users.
48. I have a phobia of untreated wood. I can't touch it, and even looking at it makes me feel queasy.
49. I love karaoke. When I was a child I thought I was an amazing singer and would end up being a pop star. I can't sing at all!!!
50. I am the worlds fussiest eater ever!

That was actually quite hard! Wonder if anyone else shares my little quirks?

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Late night Zumba musings...

Today I was part of my Zumba class road show!! It was ace. I use the term roadshow like we are superstars. Thats because we are!!! We took part in 2 school summer fairs, and then performed at Billy's day in Failsworth, which was raising money for a new hospital ventilator. 

The sun was shining, the skies were blue, and I spent the day with a group of ladies I have come to refer to as my family. My Zumba family!

The past 12 months have been difficult for me.  I have struggled with depression and severe anxiety. I found it almost impossible to socialise with groups of more than 2/3 people. Then out o the blue, 7 weeks ago I finally caved in the constant mithering of my bestest friend to come and have a go at her cousins Zumba class. (FB: Lisa Zumba Clarke or www.dancewithlisa.co.uk) 

Previously I had found a million excuses not to go, but this one thurs night I just threw myself in both feet first. I have never looked back! This class has absolutely changed my life!!! I am aware of how completely cheesy that sounds, but it really is true. 

Not only am I now taking regular exercise, which is improving my physical and mental health, I have also met a group of fantastic people, some of which I have bonded so closely with I know they will be lifelong friends. Yes I have to pay to go, but I truly believe you can not put a price on the happiness it brings me. I am a different person than I was 2 months ago, and a person I am increasingly more happy with every day!

I feel like I have a social life again, a circle of friends that I look forward to seeing, and who I hope feel the same way.

I know this may seem a bit of a random post, and many people may skip it and not bother reading. However this is my tiny slice of web, and my Zumba class is something I am massively grateful of. I have 2 left feet, and absolutely no coordination whatsoever, and that does not matter one iota. I sweat like something not right, and burn just as many calories as everyone else, just by jumping around like a crazy mad thing.

I urge every one to give it a go, either with our class or a class near your own home. Go on, try it, it just might change your life...

2 beautiful zumbarettes enjoying the sunshine today!

Zumba on a lorry (this was last month but I wanted to share!)

Action shot, getting some local kiddies joining in :-)