Cleaning. The kitchen is the cleanest I’ve ever seen it and it makes me feel very happy!!

My new dress. It’s absolutely gorgeous! I’ve never loved an item of clothing this much. It’s so simple but so beautiful. I’ll be wearing it tomorrow so daily outfit post!!

Nights out. And nights in. Just doing something that makes you feel like you’ve done something, instead of just lazing around in the flat like a bum! Wether it be getting a takeaway and having a long needed chit-chat or going out with friends for more chit-chat!

African Food! I went to this gorgeous restaurant in Edinburgh called the Nile Valley on Friday night. Despite being there with a complete twat (as well as my lovely boyfriend and the the twats girlfriend) it was great! The food so fantastic with most of the menu being completely veggie friendly!

This…
Isn’t my boyfriend ‘lovely.’

I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure–which is:
Try to please everybody.
Herbert Bayard Swope

Lily Allen. I’ve been a Lily fan from the start and she’s even one of my style icons and her comeback is making me smile! The Fear is a fantastic song and one I can wholely relate to. Ive yet to download her new album (shock, I know!) but I certainly will be on Friday, aka. Pay day! Though going by the previews on YouTube it sounds fantastic – especially ‘Fuck You.’

The Future. I’m looking ahead just now and thinking of how amazing my life is going to be. Me, my boyfriend, our own place, a life I’ve always dreamed of and everything I’ve ever wanted!

Jagerbombs. My new found favourite drink! I’ve been out a bit recently with my boyfriend and some of his workmates, one of which started buying me Jagerbombs. It’s safe to say I’m now addicted! And a bit in debt to him as he’s bought 99.9% of them. (IOU some Jagerbombs!!!) Too many Jagerbombs make me sing the soundtrack to Grease and the two of us dance to Cotton Eye Joe – upstairs in Cav, not just randomly on the street.

The warmer days! It’s been snowing like mad recently but the last couple of days have been nice and warm (well, warm for a Scottish Febuary that is) and it’s making me feel much more alive and bringing me out of my winter hibernation!

Not being able to sleep. And having a warm mug of milk and honey (inspired by Gem!) and watching Sex and the City at 2am. The one where Charlotte meets Tre for the first time. So cute.

Making Lists. Whether it’s to-do lists, what I’m going to buy on pay day lists – they make me feel so organised!

Wee Mentions. Babies; Fireworks; Memories; Talking; Potato Wedges; Long MSN chats; Cuddles; Gradule tanning moisturiser; Smiles; Long lies in warm beds with a warm boyfriend!

My ‘excuse’ is; this is my first day off in 10 days! 10 days!!!
But from now on I’m really going to put an effort into this blog and hopefully one day it’ll be eveything I’ve ever dreamed!

Keep with me and I’ll be posting some interesting bits and pieces in the near future.

:D

• Lose 5lbs by the end of the month, through healthy eating and gentle exercise.
• Maximise the use of my wardrobe.
• Take some better pictures of myself and get a new layout for this site!
• Make an effort to get to know some new people.
• Read a book!

Just some simple little things but having them written down will prevent me forgetting!

My granny giving me jumpers. My granny has now developed a habit of giving me second hand jumpers! So far I’ve gotten a beautiful black cashmere one, a Pringle argyle one and a good quality white one! All are a wee bit baggy but look great with legging. Plus they add that vintage touch!

Smooth skin. I’ve become a bit obsessed with moisturising and it really does make my skin far far nicer!

Hair cut. I got my hair cut on Saturday (note to self – never go to a hairdressers hungover again!) and got a well needed trim and tidy up. I think the hair dresser was not only surprise but shocked at how terrible the condition of my hair was. Now though, it looks much healthier and I’ll be taking much better care of it!!

My hair isn’t quite as great as Gala Darling’s but it makes me smile the same!

Going out and getting drunk! Haha. I spent Friday night out and about drinking… a lot. It was a fantastic night! Started out at my ‘local’ with the boyfriend and his friend from work. We then heading to Edwards and eventually Cav. It was so much fun going out and having a laugh – I hadn’t in a while so it was well needed!! Despite the bruised legs…

Wee Mentions. The Saturdays; Texts; Clothes shopping; Quiet buses; ‘Huge McHughes’ and ‘Cock off!’; Warm baths; Lollies; Long walks; Fortune cookies.

Picture by roujo.

Short: “We are lovable.”
Tall:“We are respected!”
So, short people are lovable and perceived as nonthreatening? They are also – usually subconsciously – see as child like? But who wants to be seen as nonthreatening and child like? Personally I’d rather people had a respect for me as a person and if I am cute and lovable, I’d rather someone made their mind up from my personality and not my appearance.

Short: “We are a child’s best friend.”
Tall: “So are we!”
Since when did people judge their friends on appearance? Especially children who are oblivious that appearances make any difference to the world. Plus two little people can’t reach the cookies together so every child wants a tall friend!

Short: “We can alter clothes like whoa.”
Tall: “We can pull any outfit off!”
Many of my shorter friends have been complaining, especiallyof late. Leggings, long tshirts and jumpers, skinny jeans, short skirts, long boots… Anything that draws attention to the length of your body, a short person struggles to look good in. If you’re tall however, no sweat! And as for adjusting, we simply don’t need to! Everything is long enough and never has to be brought up!

Short. “We’re instant girlfriend material.”
Tall: “We have sex appeal.”
Why go for the normal when you can have a model body with long legs? Sure, I’m the same height, or even taller, than most men but I’ve yet to meet a man who’s not been interested in me purely based on my height. In fact, Christmas Eve was a final example of how my height turns men on!
I was walking through the train station (rather stressed trying to get home), wearing leggings, a long shirt and a pair of heels and two young men walked passed and said to each other – rather unashamedly – “Wow! Look at the legs on her!” You could say I smiled t myself, a little. Tall girls flick a switch in men’s minds that relate them to models – and who’d complain about that?

Short: “We are cute.”
Tall: “We’re taken seriously.”
Every short person goes though it; “Aw you’re so cute!”
Sure, growing up tall people will get the “lanky” comments but after a certain age a tall person is just a tall person, where as a short person will always be “cute.” I’d rather be “Amy, the tall girl,” than “Amy, the cute girl.” Especially since these descriptions are based on appearance and “tall” is an appearance, unlike “cute” which is an assumption on personality.

Short: “We get the best shoes.”
Tall: “We get better ones!”
I have UK Size 9 shoes. Bigger than average, though I still wear the kind of shoes I want. Including heels. Though I can wear heels for purely fashion, no height element needed. I can wear flats and not worry about how tall I’m standing either!

And the extras…

• Tall people stand out in a crowd, where as short people get lost.
• Tall people can put on a little weight and it’s not as noticeable as when someone shorter does.
• Tall people leave a lasting impression - mainly due to their stance, because even if they’re slouching their still standing tall, and standing tall is associated with confidence.

So, basically, what I’m trying to say is that although short people have their advantages, tall people have them too!
POWER TO THE TALL PEOPLE!!!

(Please note, this article is just a bit of fun. I’m in no way having a go at Doe Deere’s post!)

A bit of a TV led Tuesday Love this week!

Shameless. As far as I’m aware it’s only shown in the UK. And understandably. I mean, what country would want the rest of the world knowing that families like the Gallaghers exist? Shameless is a comedy that’s set in an estate in England and it looks at the large and disfunctional family of the Gallaghers and their neighbours. It’s the funniest program I’ve possibly ever seen. The realism of it is what makes it so good. And, the new seires starts tonight!!! Woohoo!!!

Skins! The new series of Skins started last Thursday. One word. Amazing!

Making appointments. This Saturday I’m booked in for a hair cut at 11.10pm, a bikini wax at 2.15pm and I’m going to try and get myself booked in a the Benefit make-up counter in Harvy Nichols at some point in between! I feel so productiive knowing I’m making an effort with my appearance!

My dog. I miss her so much when I’m up at the flat in Edinburgh. She’s the cutest, sweetest thing ever – along with the boyfriend!

iCiNG Transformation Challenge I lurked on the people taking part last and this year I will take part! I’m going to trasform myself. Mentally and physically. I’m going to be serious about changing my appearance – body and style. And I will look after my mind better.
Here’s a couple of things I’ll be doing to achieve this; Walking to work – healthier than the bus and good thinking time, joining at least one exercise class and keeping up with my swimming – I need exercise plus it’ll help me shed a few extra pounds, eating healthy – good for body and mind, reading more – extend my knowledge in things that interest me, and putting time aside to work on my style Moleskine – so my fashion choices arn’t impluse but well thought out.
BRING. IT. ON.

Wee mentions. Things that sparkle; Busted; Gok Wan; pink leopard print; warm feet, cold noses; stockings and heels; Diet Coke; felt pens; texts that make you smile; seeing old love interests on the bus; clear skin; blusher.

Noticing the difference from exercise. Ok so swimming 3 times a week, in half hour stints isn’t a huge amount of exercise but I do feel better for it. I feel physically better in myself and I may be imaging things but I’m sure my legs are a wee bit more toned. Plus I feel confident enough in my abilities to join a pilaties class! Bring on a healthier 2009!

Gala Darling. Everyone’s favourite blogger. She always does bring a smile to my face. And her positive attitude to two-thousand-&-divine really is contagious!

Flat hunting. Ok, not officially. But doing a bit of research into what’s available at the moment. And fantasising about what I could do with my own wee flat!

Awaiting pay-day. So many little things are achievable after pay day! A Burger King for lunch, buying a new purse, having a fresh smoothie from Zumo every morning. All those things I cut back on towards the end of the month but take for granted when I have them!

Wee Mentions. Warm beds; Long lies; Early nights; Frosted shreddies; My hair finally growing; Warm showers on cold mornings; Bus journies with my iPod; Scarmbled eggs; Cuddles; New makeup; Smiling customers; Cute babies;

PS. Sorry for the lack of images. I’m at the flat and my wireless still isn’t 100%. Will be better next Tuesday – promise!