Rest In Peace. Memories of 9/11, from the heart.

Today, as we all know, is the 10th anniversary since the events of the 11th September 2001.
Thinking back to this day ten years ago, I can't believe how fast the time has gone. It feels like only yesterday, that I remember hearing about what had happened. I'm sure we all remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we found out. I definitely do. I recall this day as being one of the most memorable days of my life, even though I wasn't in New York, and don't personally know anyone who was.
I have always been fond the US, I love everything American, and at this point in my life, could only dream of visiting New York. When I heard the news, that there had been suspected terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers, I was at home from school, due to illness. Eating my breakfast, I turned on the news, and from that moment on, couldn't take my eyes off the television. My mum was in work, but I needed to tell her what I'd just heard. I phoned her, and when she picked up the phone, I burst into tears.
Considering I have no family links in New York, and I didn't know of anyone I knew being there at the time, the sheer sadness I felt for what was happening really got to me. I couldn't help but think, imagine what it must feel like to know your relative was there, in New York at the time, and not knowing if they're ok.
As the day went on, and the news deepened, more and more people were reported missing and the news channel were playing devastating phone calls from people who couldn't get hold of their family, reaching out to anyone who might have information.
When I heard the news, it was hard to digest straight away, and I would even say that now, it is still digesting. I find it hard to believe that certain people were able to carry out this devastating event. They knew that day that they were going to draw an end to so many innocent lives, but still went ahead and did what they did.
There were a total of 2,996 deaths on this day, which were all caused by 19 hijackers who took control of four commercial airliners. It is hard to think of just how terrified the people in the towers must have felt, knowing that their lives could end in a matter of minutes. Some desperately tried to contact their loved ones, to tell them that they may never see them again. As I am writing this, I am so upset for those people, but it is easy to forget those who were on the planes with the hijackers, who had to face the terror of knowing that people with the intention to kill, had taken control of the plane they were flying on. The bravery of the civilians who crashed flight United 93 before it reached its target, which was suspected to have been the White House, should be remembered, as these people, through extreme fear, managed to save countless innocent lives, while ending their own.
At least 200 people fell or jumped to their deaths from the burning towers. Some made their way to the roof, hoping to be rescued by a helicopter, but the roof access doors were locked, and helicopters were prevented from aproaching the buildings, due to the smoke from the fire in the buildings.
A total of 411 emergency workers who responded to the scene died as they tried to rescue people and fight fires. More than 70 countries lost citizens in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Two people were later added to the official death toll after dying from health conditions linked to exposure to dust from the colapse of the towers.
Over 3000 children lost a parent in the events of 9/11.
On every anniversary of the collapse of the World Trade Centre, in New York City, the names of the victims who died there are read out against a background of somber music.
Show how much you care, by just take a few minutes today, to remember the lives that were lost in the 9/11 attacks. These people didn't deserve to die, and their families didn't deserve to lose them.
Every year, I will spare a thought for the events of 9/11. Rest in Peace. Forever missed, never forgotten.

Film Review: Inbetweeners Movie.

BEWARE! This is definitely NOT a film to see with your Mum and Dad!
So the question is, can the Inbetweeners successfully make it from the small screen to the cinema?
The answer: Yes!
It has been referred to as 'British Pie,' and if you have had the pleasure of seeing this masterpiece, you'll understand where this name has come from.

If I had to descibe it in a few words, I'd say it's somewhat similar to The Hangover, but of course, us Brits are a little more extreme when it comes to our drinking holidays, and the film shows this off perfectly.
If you haven't seen the series on E4, then you're missing out, but I would advise watching a few episodes before you go the cinema, as you might otherwise not expect the filthy antics and dirty one-liners.
The film is written very well, and isn't a let down at all for those who have watched the series. Of course, the goal of 'getting laid' occupies the storyline, but the mission is intensified as the boys head out on their first lad's holiday.
The characters remain the same as they were in the series, with the same hilarious qualities, which are nice and familiar for fans of the series. It becomes almost second nature to expect the characters to do what they do best, and that is to pull girls, get drunk, and then wake up and do it all again.
The film has a few gag-reflex moments, which had the audience at the cinema I was in creased over laughing, and even sighing with horror at some really vile moments. The brilliant thing about the film was how involved the audience were, and at the end, it felt like you should definitely be clapping, although I refrained, as I would probably look a bit weird!
Some scenes will have you literally crying with laughter, and I've got to say, that's what I love about The Inbetweeners gang.
I have to say, this film is a must-see. The tagline tells us that 'the boys will become men,' and this definitely wasn't the case, as they had a glimpse of the real world, but still are school boys at heart. Let's hope that there is another film to follow, as it was just too brilliantly good to be a one off!

Live Music Now

Live Music Now is a non-profit music charity, which is reaching out to young musicians in Wales, to come forward with their talents.
LMN is the largest provider of live music to the UK's welfare, educational, justice and health sectors.
Venezuelan Carlos Chirinos  is an Ethnomusicologist based at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and is accompanying the organisation in holding an open day on Wednesday 12th October at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff from 2-4pm.
LMN’s mission is ‘To bring the joy and inspiration of live music to those who have limited access to conventional music-making.
They are inviting young world musicians along to their event, where they will be informed about auditioning to get involved in the scheme.
World music can include music from across the globe, which relates to the origin of the musician.
LMN's music programmes which comprise of over 3,000 events each year, deliver social, emotional, physical and educational benefits to participants of all ages and abilities.
The Facebook page for LMN states that you should apply if ‘You are a young professional musician wanting to take your music beyond the concert hall, into the community.

Tan-de!

Is anyone feeling the winter blues? I definitely am. The cold and windy weather has put me into hibernation mode, and I am desperate for something to bring me out of the depressing winter mode.

Then, I heard about Tan-De, and thought, what a good idea! In these dark winter months, why not make yourself feel as if you've just come back from a summer holiday? If anything can save me from depressive-cold-winter mode, it's a lovely olive tan.



Tan-De 'provides the best sunless tans and waxing, at the most competitive rates but with the highest quality, at a place and time thats most convinient for you,' and what's better, they use Celebrity Secret's Tan, which is used on the brilliant ITV2 reality/drama show 'The Only Way is Essex.'

So, what are you waiting for? Tan-De will come to your house if you live around the Vale. I have included their price list if you are interested in getting a lovely winter tan, I definitely am, especially with the many events I have coming up over the next few weeks!

Tan-De don't only do spray tan's though. If you really want to look good this winter, a wax is a must- have! The prices are brilliant and I can pretty much guarantee you won't find tanning or waxing much cheaper!


Description Price List
... Spray Tanning (Full Body) - £10.00 (discounts for groups & loyalty cards for everyone, every 5th tan is half price and every 10th is free)
Spray Tanning (1/2 Body) - £6.50

Waxing treatments
Leg £10.00 (full leg)
Leg £7.50 (half leg)
Arms £7.50
Bikini £7.50
Underarm £5.00
Eyebrow £4.00
Lip £4.00
Lip & chin £5.00
chest wax - £8.50
Back wax - £8.50

So, What are you waiting for? Give them a call on 07590400427, or you can email them at: tan-de@hotmail.co.uk. They even have a BB Pin, where you can contact them on: 22B00EFD. Because we all want to look gorgeous this winter!

More Work Experience..

This week, I am working at The South Wales Echo. Today was my first day at the Media Wales building, and I started the day as I usually do, by making a fool out of myself. Walking into the window thinking it was an open door is pretty much now at the top of my 'embarrassing moments' list, but of course throughout the day, something else was obviously going to happen to me and my clumsy self.
I expected to be amongst other students who were also on work experience, but little did I know, the girl who arrived in the morning was someone from my course in Uni, and I was none the wiser! (I definitely need to stop looking at the floor when I walk.)
In the morning, I was pretty much left alone to get used to the computer system, and my little corner in the news room.
Then, after lunch, I was approached by a reporter, who asked me to go out and do a 'Vox Pop,' which in Journalism world means, or in my simple terms means... going out on to the street and pestering randomers.
Many passers by definitely didn't want to be interviewed, and many more didn't want their picture taken at the end of the interview, which made my job that little bit harder, as everything I had previously interviewed them about, was now useless to the paper without a picture.
I went back to the newsroom with my best of efforts, which seemed to make the reporter happy.
All was well, until I went to the toilet. I will explain the problem with my skirt before I tell you the punch line, other wise it will definitely not make any sense. I bought a skirt especially for work experience. I should have known this was a mistake, as whenever I wear a new item of clothing for a special occasion or important event, something always, always goes wrong.
Every time I went to the toilet, (my bladder is very weak, and I drink a lot of tea) my skirt would get totally tangled and I would be in the cubicle for an extra five minutes, trying to sort it out.
However, I was in a rush, and left the toilet quickly without checking for skirt disasters in the mirror, and of course, I only walked across the massive newsroom, with my skirt inside out, (I don't even know how this happened) but not only inside out, it was also upside down, AND tucked in my knickers.
So I think the ground should come and swallow me up before I go back to work tomorrow. If it doesn't, I will be back to fill you in with some more (unavoidable and typical) embarrassing incidents later on in the week!

TTYL,
Glitter
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Happy Birthday Uncle John!

Tonight, I am going out for a meal with my family and my boyfriend, for my Uncle John's 60th Birthday, (Happy birthday Uncle John!!) at Villa Napoli, which is better known as The Glendale, is my favourite place to eat. Not only does it provide a lovely environment for an enjoyable family meal, it also provides the best food..EVER.
I have always enjoyed my food.. perhaps a bit more than people usually do. So a meal at the local Italian restuarant comes at the top of my favourite things to do, along with having a meal at Nando's, a meal at McDonalds, and not forgetting, a meal at KFC.
Of course, the local Italian is a bit classier than the places listed above, so rather than jeans and a t-shirt, I am currently blow-drying my favourite dress, as I only remembered to wash it about two hours ago, because, that's just me all over.
So I hope you all enjoy your night, whatever you may be doing. I will be filling my face with Spaghetti Carbonara and chocolate cake. Luckily my dress is made out of an elasticated material, as tonight, I am allowing for a lot of stomach expansion.

TTYL,
Glitter
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