Tattoo Troubles...

So Tuesday is approaching, the day of my first tattoo. Am I nervous? Of course not!! (that was a lie!) Ok, I'm getting kind of worried about the pain. will it hurt as bad as people make out? The question I really want to know the answer to though is, why God, why, can't you take painkillers before getting a tattoo?! It's just not fair!
When it comes to the pain aspect of things, a lot of people have said it's like someone scratching your skin over and over. That all sounds well and good but if that really is the case, why do people keep telling me how much a tattoo is going to hurt. They could at least lie to me to make everything sound all nice and flowery. Ok so I'm not a kid, I understand! Just tell me the truth and get it over with. I'll just have a little cry at night thinking about it. 
A lot of people have also said "No pain, no gain!" which I think is a great saying because when you want a tattoo as bad as I do, I guess pain is something you just have to put up with. I'm just hoping that the pain isn't as bad as I'm thinking because I've also been told "If you can handle pain well, then you will be fine!" But I honestly couldn't tell you if I can handle pain. Pain is the one thing I try my best to avoid in life. I've never broken a bone, and the pain that has given me the most annoyance in the past has been... paper cuts. How horrible are they?! Everyone who knows me will know that when I get a paper cut, that's all I will talk about all day, amongst random 'ow' noises and the occasional 'oooh it hurts!'
So maybe I'm not good with pain...Let's hope the tattooist will go easy on me, otherwise I will be out of that chair before you can say tattoo, with a nice squiggly line to show my bravery!

TTYL,
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Work Experience

So this week, I am doing some work experience at the South Wales Argus. I started off the week being pretty open minded as to what I would be expected to do there, but as the week has unfolded, it has become apparent that I am expected to do more than I thought probable for work experience, which, for me, is fantastic.
Yesterday was my first day at the South Wales Argus in Newport. I arrived at the building and was invited into the newsroom. It was what I would expect from a typical newsroom, lots of phone's ringing, people talking and keybords clicking. The people there are lovely, and I was looked after very well, with members of staff offering me cups of tea every half an hour.
All I could think all day yesterday was, what an amazing job this would be. I am so passionate about becoming a Journalist already, but yesterday made my dream a reality when I was asked to write a feature article about Glastonbury 2011. My article will be published in Friday's issue of the Argus, I think. How exciting.
When I had finished my article, I was asked to go out with the photographer which was so much fun. We drove around Newport town centre taking pictures for articles, and I even had to pose for an article on the rise in student fees at Newport University.

Me, pretending to read a book.

So today brought as many surprises as yesterday, if not more. I arrived at the office  and patiently waited to be given another article to write. I was handed a digital camera, a notepad and a pen, and was told to venture out on my own to interview the students of Newport University about their thoughts on Glastonbury. I have to say, I enjoy being thrown in at the deep end, as it made my day that much more enjoyable, even if I did get back to the office an hour late because I got lost. Typical me. I hope tomorrow will bring more excitement, because I am thoroughly enjoying my stay at The South Wales Argus, and to be honest, I don't want this week to end!

TTYL,

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A pleasant Hangover or a Hangover from hell?

Lately, I've heard a lot of people talking about Hangover Part II. Some people have a lot of positive things to say about it, but to be honest, I've heard more negatives, but that may be because I'm looking for them! 
I wasn't the biggest fan of the first Hangover. I found it amusing, and the chinese guy was hilarious, there is no doubting that. However, to me, it seemed slightly repetitive and predictable. I won't say I didn't enjoy it though, because I would be telling porkies. I know many people who loved the first film and I don't blame them. It is nice when a comedy film is actually funny, unline most of the  films released these days, which turn out to be total let downs.
The Hangover part II is set to break $125 Million at the box office, which isn't surprising. The first Hangover was an impressive comedy, but is it really necessary to make another one? From what I have seen, the second Hangover follows pretty much the same storyline as the first, which makes it more predictable than the first, which to me, would be unbearable.
Of course, a group of men getting ridiculously drunk and dealing with the consequences of their actions the next morning is amusing, but the same storyline in a different country, really?
I am planning on seeing the second one, and may have to eat my words if it's as good as most people are saying. Am I just a miserable grinch? Or should they be packing their bags and heading back home?

TTYL,
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Maxi's galore!

I've got a confession to make. I've become a bit of a shop-a-holic lately! The only problem is, I find it hard to find clothes that fit me, mainly because I lack in height! Whenever I order clothes from a website, they are without fail, too big or too long! However, I do have my lovely mother, who is able to take up just about everything! So my short legs will not stop me from buying these gorgeous dresses I have seen online.

I fancied a nice casual maxi for my holiday, you know, one you can wear on the beach but also on those lovely summer nights. I think this one is just perfect...

You can buy this one from your local Dorothy Perkins. The colours are just fabulous and how lovely would this look with a pair of black sandals?

Another dress I have my eye on is one from Miss Selfridge...

A little more dressy, but still quite casual. This dress is just stunning! I am so excited to add this to my wardrobe!
The previous dress, however, has strong competition with another gorgeous Maxi from Miss Selfridge also...

The flower detail down the middle of the dress would be oh so flattering. I think this one is a must have!
Let me know what you think, do you have any gorgeous Maxi's on your mind? I definitely do...I just hope my suitcase is big enough!

TTYL,
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The Blues...

So this morning, I woke up at roughly ten o'clock. I went downstairs, made some breakfast and snuggled up on my sofa to watch my morning fix of Jeremy Kyle. The next thing I knew, I was opening my eyes and thinking, what just happened? Typically, after a twelve hour sleep, I had fallen asleep, yet again. While wiping the dribble from my face, (attractive, I know) I realised that I had not only missed the whole of Jeremy Kyle, I had missed This Morning too (to some people, this might not sound that bad, but for me, this is pretty much the end of the world.)
So that is what I call a waste of a morning, when I could have been filling my head with such useful informaton from highly intellectual programmes, I was dreaming of sheep and creating dribble. Let's hope tomorrow is a little more productive, eh?

TTYL,
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Guilty Pleasures

Ok, so I know I'm supposed to be young and fit, but nothing beats a day spent lazing around watching day time television, am I right? I think so.
Today was supposed to be one of those days, where you hear the rain on your window and think, today, I am not leaving the house!
Anyway, one thing led to another, meaning my ;azy day turned out to be slightly less lazy, and more action packed! With a visit to Physical Graffiti to book my tattoo and a nice little shop in Cardiff, accompanied with a KFC, of course.
When I arrived home from my ever so stressful day, I thought to myself, I would love to indulge in every type of food possible right now... and since then, my evening has consisted of craving just about anything that isn't in my fridge or cupboards.
I thought I'd compile a list of my guilty pleasures, so you can get to know me a little better. You know, thing that you wouldn't want to risk not taking to a desert island with you. Most of my list obviously consists of food, but have a look, and let me know what your guilty pleasures consist of!

-My phone (which is a crappy Blackberry at the moment, but soon to be an I Phone 4.)
-Spaghetti Bolognaise, how could I go without my favourite meal?
-My bed...Ooh its a comfy one!
-Facebook.. I just can't imgine life without it, how sad!
-Slippers, cold feet = my version of hell.
-Shampoo - greasy hair is so wrong.
-KFC, sounds greedy but it's just so good!
-A Lady Gaga CD- probably should be at the top of this list! Couldn't live without my daily Gaga fix!
-Razor- what girl wants gorrila legs? Not me, thats for sure!
-Galaxy, melted Galaxy is to die for. Oh wait, that also means I'd need a...
-Microwave (because I can't cook to save my life!)

TTYL,
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Tattoo!

So I didn't wimp out, and I actually went to book my tattoo today. £60 deposit, so there's no going back! Not that I would anyway, I'm so excited. The only problem is I've got to wait till 7th June, which isn't far away at all, but my patience makes me tink otherwise!
The people in Physical Graffiti were lovely, and the place smells and looks really clean. I 'm definitely nervous, but the sound of tattoo guns would make things worse for me, so the fact that their guns are silent is a bonus.
So wish me luck, I will let you know how it goes and probably upoad a picture for you to see.I'm lookng forward to my holiday even more now that I am going to have a lovely tattoo, one that I have always wanted as well.
Oooh and before family members comment saying it's a bad idea and not to do it because I'll regret it, I know I won't. Everyone should know by now just how strong minded I am... or maybe the word is stubborn!
TTYL,
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Decisions decisions...

This is a blog about tattoos, so if you are in any way interested in tattoos, please help me out!
Having wanted a tattoo for about ten years now, I've finally decided to pluck up the courage and book it! I've been seriously considering it for about two months now, and the fact that I havem't had one done yet i drivingme slightly crazy. Okay, so i I'm a bit worried about the pain... I'm not a lover of pain myself but I think I'm probably 150% prepared for it because I'm imagining the worst and freaking myself out.
So tomorrow is going to be the day I book the tattoo, (unless I chicken out at the smell of disinfectant like last time) so I was wondering if you would like to help me out. Here's a few pictures of the designs I'm considering. Let me know what you think, and if you are feeling generous, I would love you to send me some inspirational ideas and pictures to help me make a decision!

Here's one that I love...

But I have loved this one for years...

Feel free to comment, you'd be a great help!

TTYL,

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A bit of an ole' let down?

Pirates of the Caribbean has always been one of my weaknesses when it comes to cheesy Disney films, probably because The Curse of the Black Pearl was so amazingly good. However, the latest of the Pirate instalment On Stranger Tides, was a slight let down for me, as I felt that it was what I call, a 'bum ache' film.

 I can't fault Johnny Depp, as he is pretty much the love of my life. I felt his jokes and personality definately rescued the film from an early death, you know, people demanding their money back, leaving the cinema and throwing popcorn at the screen on their way out. However, Penelope Cruz is no Kiera Knightly, and in my eyes, failed to make a convincing pirate.
The film seemed to keep covering old grounds, the storyline was slightly different but too similar to previous films, and the adventure seemed that much less exciting. I did, however, go to see the film in IMAX 3D, (which I didn't even know existed,) and thoroughly enjoyed the special effects and crystal clear picture.
So basically, I feel like a scrooge. I enjoyed the film, but not half as much as I expected to, and I think thats why I was so let down. Let's hope the new director of the Pirates films can come back with a better storyline next time.
Am I being too critical? Hmm. Let me know what you thought of the film. Was it worth a yo ho ho and a bottle of rum, or should we give up and sing It's a Pirates life for me?

TTYL,
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Distractions!

Have you ever been trying to do an essay, but all you can focus on are the distractions around you? Well that's what I feel like today. Actually, it's what I feel like every time I try to write an essay! I guess everyone is guilty of losing concentration once in a while, you know, looking for something more exciting to do than their actual essay.. but I can assure you, I am the worst. Whatever distraction I can possibly find, I will use it as a way to have a 'five minute break' from my essay, which then somehow turns out being an hour break! If I'm not on Facebook looking for people to stalk, (not in a weird way) I will be on Twitter, or Youtube, or any website that possibly could interest me more than my boring essay does. Apparently right now, that website is Blogger. So I'll let you know my essay mark! It probably won't be as good as if my essay was on 'How to distract yourself from what you're actually supposed to be doing.' If that essay ever comes along, I'll be sure to write it, unless I get distracted of course.

TTYL,
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