I nearly dropped my bag today
What would come next
Would not have been pretty
My camera was inside
Along with all the rest
The oh-so important things
My-my the things we need
Or feel naked without carrying
A girly life
Not such a delight
A serious pain in my ass
Get gone big bag
And all your dirty habbits
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A change of heart...
My experience with the French is that they're usually fairly rude...
I had a nice waiter today though... he smiled a lot and... he even tried in English for me.
I thought that was nice...
I had a nice waiter today though... he smiled a lot and... he even tried in English for me.
I thought that was nice...
A French Black
So.... apparently a "large black coffee" translates to one "espresso shot" in French - yep good to know.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Flight Safety Cartoon Girl...
Is a little cutie though!
Brunette hottie. Jealous boys?
(Shame I don't have a happy snap!)
Brunette hottie. Jealous boys?
(Shame I don't have a happy snap!)
Flight Safety.
I think it'd be more fun for everyone if travelers were made to participate in the flight safety presentation.
It's so boring to watch but who doesn't love pointing out exits???
*Points forward, to the side and then behind - one arm at a time (over the shoulder)*
It's so boring to watch but who doesn't love pointing out exits???
*Points forward, to the side and then behind - one arm at a time (over the shoulder)*
Once again with the shitty entertainment systems on planes.
The entertainment system is once again lacking - and sadly, isn't quite so entertaining.
If I had any authority over the travel/tourism industry the first thing I'd do is fix the entertainment systems (particularly on British Airways).
It is NOT value for your money. Food - I can do without, but shitty entertainment - es geht einfach nicht!
If I had any authority over the travel/tourism industry the first thing I'd do is fix the entertainment systems (particularly on British Airways).
It is NOT value for your money. Food - I can do without, but shitty entertainment - es geht einfach nicht!
Seat 32G
Plays far too much Sudoku...
And also requires far too much carry-on luggage. Surely there's only so much you can do on a 24 hour plane ride?
Apparently not.
And also requires far too much carry-on luggage. Surely there's only so much you can do on a 24 hour plane ride?
Apparently not.
Yo Britney - spin that wheel!
All things fall into place
My heart it feels so safe
You are my melody
That's where you take me.
My heart it feels so safe
You are my melody
That's where you take me.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
What was that about tiny ears?
You said "who cares about tiny ears?".
It turns out... I do!
Those one-size-fits-all style headphones they give out on planes rely purely on clasping to the foundation of a normal sized ear - meaning; the majority.
We are not part of this majority nor do these not-so-nifty headphone inventions benefit us in any way, shape or form - we clearly weren't made for this.
Excluded by Airlines! Now are you SURE you'd wish this on the kids? :P
It turns out... I do!
Those one-size-fits-all style headphones they give out on planes rely purely on clasping to the foundation of a normal sized ear - meaning; the majority.
We are not part of this majority nor do these not-so-nifty headphone inventions benefit us in any way, shape or form - we clearly weren't made for this.
Excluded by Airlines! Now are you SURE you'd wish this on the kids? :P
Nearly like home.
Friends, Sex and the City, Gossip Girl...
I could be in our room right now... although then a crucial ingredient would be missing.
HINT = Starts with a F, ends in a X.
KISS. x
I could be in our room right now... although then a crucial ingredient would be missing.
HINT = Starts with a F, ends in a X.
KISS. x
Sick Creature From The Plane - 39D continued.
Sitting next to the sickest creature in the world - I feel for you, really I do - but PLEASE go splatter your illness else where.
You are NOT and I repeat - NOT - healthy enough to fly!
You are NOT and I repeat - NOT - healthy enough to fly!
39D
WOW - the guy across from me seems about as sick as I am sure Felix is right about now.
Although I must say I would rather Felix's germs all up in my space than this random's.
Suddenly feeling very ill... Thanks 39D!
Although I must say I would rather Felix's germs all up in my space than this random's.
Suddenly feeling very ill... Thanks 39D!
Flight ATTENDANCE
WHY call them flight attendants when it is clear they don't actually attend to anything at all?
Or are they attending the flight literally?
Me = confused.
Oh yes, I get it... they're all out hanging off the wings using their super powers to push it along with their mighty morphin power ranger strength. Yes?
Oh no wait, that's them there... standing up the back having their 'tea-time' and a good old scallywag!
PS - Do I get money back for a non-functional in flight entertainment unit and crappy, shitty 'attendance' or LACK there of?
Or are they attending the flight literally?
Me = confused.
Oh yes, I get it... they're all out hanging off the wings using their super powers to push it along with their mighty morphin power ranger strength. Yes?
Oh no wait, that's them there... standing up the back having their 'tea-time' and a good old scallywag!
PS - Do I get money back for a non-functional in flight entertainment unit and crappy, shitty 'attendance' or LACK there of?
Plane Food.
Plane food is expected to be bad - but this... Air France WHERE are your standards???
Or is it foolish of me to have thought we would receive anything but this, given our previous French dining experiences?
You may have liked it though - apple sauce, choc galore and mini bite sized choc pieces for after coffee.
Oh and RANDOM - the only place in France you find a half decent coffee is on the plane leaving the country? Albeit filter coffee...
Now THAT I had not expected!
Or is it foolish of me to have thought we would receive anything but this, given our previous French dining experiences?
You may have liked it though - apple sauce, choc galore and mini bite sized choc pieces for after coffee.
Oh and RANDOM - the only place in France you find a half decent coffee is on the plane leaving the country? Albeit filter coffee...
Now THAT I had not expected!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Buyers - Beware of imitation mascaras!
Okay so that may be a slight exaggeration on the issue I want to discuss… however, attention is needed… and in BIG BOLD SHINY LETTERS! (Similar to those displayed all over the packaging of my latest purchase.)
Mascara!
The topic of new mascara is something I’ve realised I feel this pretty strongly about. Even more so – after the recent confirmation I had - that mascara should most definitely not be bought on a whim, and that saving on price means compromising on quality, which should never be done when choosing new make-up products.
I was visiting Carrefour again 3 days again (Woolworths/Big W/Target equivalent here in France) and on the top of my list was... you guessed it! A new mascara.
The thing about mascara shopping is, it’s not just like ducking into the store and picking up a loaf of bread or carton of milk. It’s a purchase that takes time… and an investment that requires a lot of before-you-buy research!
Of course money starts to play a role in the decision process, along with the patience you have for way-too-brightly-lit make-up counters. However, if you don’t go in with a clear mind, lets be honest, it’s awfully tempting to grab for something new, different or… well… half the price! And this is where it all begins to go terribly wrong…
Now I know… I know what the ads tell you… and I know what you’re thinking… the zoomed and enhanced picture of the girl on the inside cover of that magazine you just read… really does have longer, fuller and curlier lashes! WOW!
But you may need to take a seat while I let you in on a little secret… It’s called PHOTOSHOP.
And NO your lashes will sadly not look EXACTLY the same as Penelope Cruz’s, should you spend an hours worth of your pay package on ULTRA BLACK & CURL – which, as it turns out... and unfortunately so... is not quite as black or curly as the ads would have you believe.
And yes you will go home and be completely dissatisfied when you look in the mirror and realise you look nothing like Scarlet Johansen - in that latest TV commercial where her lashes look JUST FABULOUS – and that in fact your lashes are still short, thin and now… lumpy with clumps! AND……… tragically......... I know you know what I’m talking about!
You see, as much as I’d love to believe in what the genius’ behind these glossy campaigns are selling, my credit card bills and the bag in the bottom of my wardrobe, which is almost full, of near-brand-new mascara sticks would prove to any normal person otherwise.
I guess that means they’re doing their job right… but what a shame for the rest of us!
I’m not saying all mascara is bad mascara but I do believe, just like finding a life partner… the perfect mascara is out there for you and once you find it – it is highly recommended you not let it go.
Price and distance is irrelevant when a bond is real. And taking a newer version for a test run will only be thrilling before it’s time to buy. Cheating with the competition will only bring you down and will most definitely not live up to expectations!
I guess what I’m trying to say here – speaking from experience – is... don’t wait until it’s gone to realise what you had… and definitely don’t be fooled by price-cut-promises or flashy new packaging – it’s just a stage and you WILL grow out of it!
Stick to what you know… and what won’t let you down. The real deal costs for a reason… and you can’t put a price on picture perfect lashes.
So you see… I think I’ve learnt something here… and not that I’m adverstising or anything but… … I’d rather spend 17 euro a pop on the lovingly loyal lashes I get from LOREAL’s double extension beauty tubes than spend another minute being bummed out by the 10 euro imitation (shall remain nameless) wands that are clearly only POSING as mascara.
Who would have though huh? Me – paying for quality? I guess there’s still hope yet…
The only downer now is… I’m going to be 27 euro out of pocket instead of the 17 euro I’d have been out – had I never doubted my true love in the first place! Lesson lived… and learnt!
I’ll never doubt you again baby – Because I’m worth it.... and for the record, so are all of you!
Mascara!
The topic of new mascara is something I’ve realised I feel this pretty strongly about. Even more so – after the recent confirmation I had - that mascara should most definitely not be bought on a whim, and that saving on price means compromising on quality, which should never be done when choosing new make-up products.
I was visiting Carrefour again 3 days again (Woolworths/Big W/Target equivalent here in France) and on the top of my list was... you guessed it! A new mascara.
The thing about mascara shopping is, it’s not just like ducking into the store and picking up a loaf of bread or carton of milk. It’s a purchase that takes time… and an investment that requires a lot of before-you-buy research!
Of course money starts to play a role in the decision process, along with the patience you have for way-too-brightly-lit make-up counters. However, if you don’t go in with a clear mind, lets be honest, it’s awfully tempting to grab for something new, different or… well… half the price! And this is where it all begins to go terribly wrong…
Now I know… I know what the ads tell you… and I know what you’re thinking… the zoomed and enhanced picture of the girl on the inside cover of that magazine you just read… really does have longer, fuller and curlier lashes! WOW!
But you may need to take a seat while I let you in on a little secret… It’s called PHOTOSHOP.
And NO your lashes will sadly not look EXACTLY the same as Penelope Cruz’s, should you spend an hours worth of your pay package on ULTRA BLACK & CURL – which, as it turns out... and unfortunately so... is not quite as black or curly as the ads would have you believe.
And yes you will go home and be completely dissatisfied when you look in the mirror and realise you look nothing like Scarlet Johansen - in that latest TV commercial where her lashes look JUST FABULOUS – and that in fact your lashes are still short, thin and now… lumpy with clumps! AND……… tragically......... I know you know what I’m talking about!
You see, as much as I’d love to believe in what the genius’ behind these glossy campaigns are selling, my credit card bills and the bag in the bottom of my wardrobe, which is almost full, of near-brand-new mascara sticks would prove to any normal person otherwise.
I guess that means they’re doing their job right… but what a shame for the rest of us!
I’m not saying all mascara is bad mascara but I do believe, just like finding a life partner… the perfect mascara is out there for you and once you find it – it is highly recommended you not let it go.
Price and distance is irrelevant when a bond is real. And taking a newer version for a test run will only be thrilling before it’s time to buy. Cheating with the competition will only bring you down and will most definitely not live up to expectations!
I guess what I’m trying to say here – speaking from experience – is... don’t wait until it’s gone to realise what you had… and definitely don’t be fooled by price-cut-promises or flashy new packaging – it’s just a stage and you WILL grow out of it!
Stick to what you know… and what won’t let you down. The real deal costs for a reason… and you can’t put a price on picture perfect lashes.
So you see… I think I’ve learnt something here… and not that I’m adverstising or anything but… … I’d rather spend 17 euro a pop on the lovingly loyal lashes I get from LOREAL’s double extension beauty tubes than spend another minute being bummed out by the 10 euro imitation (shall remain nameless) wands that are clearly only POSING as mascara.
Who would have though huh? Me – paying for quality? I guess there’s still hope yet…
The only downer now is… I’m going to be 27 euro out of pocket instead of the 17 euro I’d have been out – had I never doubted my true love in the first place! Lesson lived… and learnt!
I’ll never doubt you again baby – Because I’m worth it.... and for the record, so are all of you!
Monday, September 7, 2009
I'm late but... The Office??? Nice!
Okay, so I know I am a little late on the band wagon… but living in France - as I am at the moment - … there aren’t as many TV viewing options as one would hope and especially not until we get our phone/internet/TV box set up – hurry up bank details!
So anyway, I decided to join the Media Library that they have here in Reims. It’s good because it’s just around the corner from our apartment and you get one-hour free Internet everyday. Although the French keyboard is so annoying and weird that it takes me nearly the full hour just to reply to one or two emails.
Anyway, overall… the Media Library is a really cool idea and I thought “Bingo! Free DVDs!” Catch is though you’re only allowed two DVDs every 3 weeks… so I thought a TV series was the way to go. Unfortunately they didn’t have ‘One Tree Hill’, which is what I was looking for and to be honest, the DVD area was looking a little worse for wear.
The options of TV series were fairly limited and nothing was catching my eye. Then I spotted ‘The Office’, which I’m pretty sure I’ve heard my brother talk about before. Of course with Steve Carell in it, how could it not be good?
However, one of my pet peeves is watching a TV series mid season. If I’m going to start a new series… it HAS to be from the beginning. This is the reason why I wasn’t going to take The Office home with me. Then I realised, with the boy gone from morning til night for the next 2 weeks, I’d need SOME form of entertainment… so I took it with me. Season 1 & 2, Discs 3 & 4.
And I’ve got to say I’m finding it hilarious. In fact, I wish I had more. This usually happens once I start. I get addicted and find it unbelievably hard to step away from the TV… and when the DVDs run out, I’m close to heart failure.
Yes, I understand, I’m beginning to show a little more my freakish/geek side but it’s true. I’m quite the TV series addict.
Although this may not be of any real interest to the most of you… or those of you who’ve known about this show since the beginning of time, I felt it necessary to at least pay tribute to what has given me my chuckles for today. For that, I am very grateful and highly recommend it to those who may have also been hiding in the closet of the uninformed for so long – like myself.
Seriously though – Check it out. It’s a good time.
Hooray for 'The Office'!
So anyway, I decided to join the Media Library that they have here in Reims. It’s good because it’s just around the corner from our apartment and you get one-hour free Internet everyday. Although the French keyboard is so annoying and weird that it takes me nearly the full hour just to reply to one or two emails.
Anyway, overall… the Media Library is a really cool idea and I thought “Bingo! Free DVDs!” Catch is though you’re only allowed two DVDs every 3 weeks… so I thought a TV series was the way to go. Unfortunately they didn’t have ‘One Tree Hill’, which is what I was looking for and to be honest, the DVD area was looking a little worse for wear.
The options of TV series were fairly limited and nothing was catching my eye. Then I spotted ‘The Office’, which I’m pretty sure I’ve heard my brother talk about before. Of course with Steve Carell in it, how could it not be good?
However, one of my pet peeves is watching a TV series mid season. If I’m going to start a new series… it HAS to be from the beginning. This is the reason why I wasn’t going to take The Office home with me. Then I realised, with the boy gone from morning til night for the next 2 weeks, I’d need SOME form of entertainment… so I took it with me. Season 1 & 2, Discs 3 & 4.
And I’ve got to say I’m finding it hilarious. In fact, I wish I had more. This usually happens once I start. I get addicted and find it unbelievably hard to step away from the TV… and when the DVDs run out, I’m close to heart failure.
Yes, I understand, I’m beginning to show a little more my freakish/geek side but it’s true. I’m quite the TV series addict.
Although this may not be of any real interest to the most of you… or those of you who’ve known about this show since the beginning of time, I felt it necessary to at least pay tribute to what has given me my chuckles for today. For that, I am very grateful and highly recommend it to those who may have also been hiding in the closet of the uninformed for so long – like myself.
Seriously though – Check it out. It’s a good time.
Hooray for 'The Office'!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
So sad...
Wow I shouldn't watch One Tree Hill alone...
I never seem to stop crying.
Gets me every time.... wow.
I never seem to stop crying.
Gets me every time.... wow.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
I need... I want... I must have...
Someone please buy me the One Tree Hill boxset?
I'll love you forever... x
I'll love you forever... x
Friday, July 3, 2009
Ohh that feeling...
"I was young and I was scared... I still love you Lucas"
She kisses him... there is a pause... the look on his face... says it all.
"You still love me don't you?"
She kisses him... there is a pause... the look on his face... says it all.
"You still love me don't you?"
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Banksy
A woman in my class gave a presentation today on graffiti. She presumed we all knew who Banksy was. Not so, at least for me.
I don't actually remember a lot about what she said unfortunately, however I did remember the images. They are awesome.
I looked up some of his work tonight on the Internet as it intrigued me so much. My fave is the little girl with the balloon.
I'm ashamed to say I didn't know who Banksy was until today, however I am over the moon that now I do. See? I not only finished a course, but learnt something too. Fancy that!
If you don't already know about Banksy, I urge you to check it work out... go on, it's as easy as typing Banksy in your google search box.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
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