My Top 10 Movies.

Hello people!

Yes its another list post (I looooove lists). Plus its a movie post, this was really hard to pick just 10 of my favourite movies as I have so many, so I just picked the ones I watch the most! These are in no particular order of favourite, I love them all. Here we go.

1. Alice in Wonderland

I think this one was going to be pretty obvious, I love all the different adaptions of Alice in Wonderland, I've seen so many different variations of the years. From Disney to Carebears in Wonderland. Yes thats right. Carebears. It is awesome. I think as long as it keeps the basic concept behind it then its a winner. So its definitely a winner whenever its on.

2. Jurassic Park (all of them)

I love these films, sometimes its not even for the story line, its to see some dinosaurs tear stuff up. Could easily watch these over and over again! AND yes! I am very very very excited for the new one coming out this year *squeals*. Can't go wrong with dinosaurs!

3. Alien (all of them)

As it happens, before we named Jack, we called him Alien as I had this motion that he was trying to push out of my stomach. I love these films, I don't care how cheesy or over used it is. Sigourney Weaver is a goddess! Plus its fun watching the cockiest people be ripped down to the silly wimpy people they are. I wouldn't be cocky at all... I'd be curled up in a ball some where, staying very very still.

4. Harry Potter (all of them)

Again this is a pretty obvious one. Since the first book came out all those years I've been hooked, my Granddad and I shared the love for Harry Potter and I remember getting the books at the same time, getting the sticker books with him, racing to finish it before him and of course seeing the movies with him. Unfortunately he didn't get to see them all, but its something I've carried on being passionate about. But they did seem to change and even get rid of some really important characters and scenes, likes Peeves and the scene where you find out the house elves are the ones who cook all the Hogwarts food. Can't remember which book it is...

5. Beauty and the Beast

This has to be one of my all time favourite Disney films. It spoke to me on so many different level.. apart from you know... gold dress. Nooo. Otherwise, the book worm girl who felt out of place in a world that celebrated beautiful people over Beautiful minded people (I'm not saying I have a beautiful mind but I prefer brains over aesthetics). Its just a nice story... apart from the fact the beast was cursed as a 10 year old boy by a stranger who came to his door and asked to come in for a god damn plant. I'm pretty sure we all tell our kids or were told as kids, don't talk to strangers or let them in your home! Bitch witch.

6. Labyrinth

You remind me of a babe.
What babe?
Babe with the power.
What power?
The power of voodoo.
Who do?
Do What?
Remind me of the babe!

YES YES YES. A thousand times yes to Mr David Bowie as the Goblin King and the fantastically weird and wonderful world that is Labyrinth. Not going to lie. I pretended I was Sarah, dress as her, half up half down hair, little crown made out of a necklace. Still do when the mood takes me.

7. Hunger Games (all of them... so far)

Really enjoying the films so far but I do wish they had kept in Madge as she gives Katniss the Mockingjay pin in the book. Also Jennifer Lawrence is perfection. Still need to watch the Mockingjay Part 1, have to wait for it to come out on DVD as I wasn't able to go to the cinema. But think they have done well with the first 2... dammit I want to watch them again and the DVD needs to come out... like now.

8. Lord of the Rings (all of them)

Badabaaaa bababa Badabaaa bababa

I think apart from Harry Potter this is one of my most watched series of movies. I hadn't read the books before the movies and still haven't read them all. I will rectify this once I've finished reading all my Skulduggery Pleasant books again. But I do love watching the movies and probably every other day Scott and I find a quote to say to one another at some point during a conversation. Its so versatile >.<

9. The Hobbit (all of them)

I started reading the Hobbit to Jack (hes 11 months and isn't interested) and I'm really enjoying it. I love the movies, the characters seem true to word. I love Martin Freeman as well (in most things as well as real life) and think he portrays Bilbo Baggins incredibly well. Have yet to see the last film but am waiting for it to come out on DVD and am sure I will love it as much as I love the others. Then can have a massive The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings marathon!

10. Nightmare before Christmas

Last but by no means least, is Tim Burtons Nightmare Before Christmas. I've liked this film since I was quite young and think it largely influenced my style as a teenager (GOTH... I know... sighhhh). I love the thought of there being doorways between all the holiday seasons and think it would be interesting to see Jack Skeleton take over another holiday but unfortunately it seems he learnt his lesson! 

So there are my top 10 movies. It was quite difficult to pick just 10 but I think I did well. I love watching and collecting dvds. If anyone though that Twilight would be on that list... any where at all. You will be sorely disappointed. I use to like Twilight, until I got pregnant, and almost immediately I hated it. I have sold the books and the movies. I don't like it anymore. 

Any of these of your top 10 list?

Any that you hate?

Do you hate Twilight too?

Take it easy.

Ellie x

Whoops its thursday!

Hello! Sorry.. Nearly forgot I had said I'd do a new post on Tuesdays (this weeks was late) and Thursdays (just in time) and either Saturday/ Sunday or both! (depending on my mood).

Well today and yesterday... And the day before... I've been updating my blog design and by gum its been really hard! I wanted it to show you all who I am ... And I am in a few short words a geek or a nerd..I don't really like "labels" but I am one of them. I don't actually know which one is which. I know ones about the obsession and ones about being smart in one or another. But I could be wrong there as well. I really should have looked it up before doing this. I suppose I still could but I'm easily distracted and next thing you know I'm on pinterest looking at kittens in costumes.

Where was I? *read back* oh yeah. Design.

Now a few years a go if I had done this, I would be a pro. I would be able to design and code my blog and make it look pretty but nowadays I can't remember anything apart from < b > makes it bold and < / b > stops it being bold. I actually did a year of studying I.T. But that was 7 years ago.

So google came into play, for as much as I would love to pay some one to design it all for me and make it all nerdy/geeky. I have nappies and bills to pay. Yay. Responsibilities. Woo. I don't mind the nappies but who said bills were allowed in the mix?
Anyway so I basically googled "How to make a banner for blogger" "How to customise social media buttons and make them work?" And you know what. Google answered my silent prayers and there was a mound of information out there on all topics of blogs. So I set to work. I'm not too happy with my blog banner (it shows some of my loves but there's something missing beauty wise... Its boring).

BUUUUUUT.. saying that. I love my social media buttons. They are my 4 favourite doctors (I love the older ones but they're not available on Netflix and I can't afford the DVDs at this time so modern 2005 onwards doctors it is) 9/10/11/12 Eccleston, Tennant, Smith. And Capaldi. I just found some cute cartoon images and then shrunk down the social media icons and added to them, embedded the link and made the widget and WAAAAALAAAAA! Cute little doctor who's looking after my links. All with the magic of paint. Yes you remember the one. Paint, which we probably spent hours on drawing silly pictures! I may post a proper tutorial in the future but I'm currently snuggled in bed writing this on my phone that doesn't let me do any of these fancy things, so another day perhaps!

I do plan on doing a lot more to my blog as time progresses and as my ability increases. Plus once I can get some batteries for 'way too expensive for its own good' camera I can start building up more pictures as well! I've also decided that once I'm feeling more confidant in my abilities I will be starting my blog! So stay tuned and you may be watching my mug on youtube telling you about my views with my monotone British voice! Wooo. Again.

So yes, I am looking forward to creating my blog step by step as time goes by and it will hopefully fully portray my geeky/nerdy/ fangirl self! I hope you stay tuned for what's to come and enjoy it as much as I am :)

So take it easy lovely ones.

Ellie x

It's always tea time...

Hello lovely people.

One of my Christmas presents from my dads wife Marlane was a voucher for a themed tea for two at a lovely restaurant called The Essex. I could take anyone I wanted so I chose my mum as I felt she deserved a break from everything she does plus she helps me in so many ways so it felt right to give back to her! 

I, of course, opted for the Alice in Wonderland themed tea party and have been so excited for it. I'm not the girliest person but I do love a good afternoon tea. Now I will mention now that it was the first time I've been away from my little Jack for longer then an hour since I've had him and it felt weird leaving him but I'm a sense I'm glad I decided to let Scott have some father son time without me. He would have been bored and would have wanted to smash it all to smithereens'. It was still weird though.

I had considered dressing up but my wardrobe consists of tshirts and jeans. Plus it was suppose to be relaxing so obviously I wore my Hogwarts jumper. The only things I own that have Alice in Wonderland on it is a tshirt but its a twisted version of it (Alice is holding a knife as a demonic looking white rabbit approaches her.. Awesome) and a Cheshire cat onsey. So of course I didn't think either were appropriate for comfort or a bit of sophistication (hahaha me... Sophisticated.. Good one). So Hogwarts jumper and jeans it was! I don't know why I didn't think of it to begin with.

I have to say it was lovely! Very simply designed table with themed items on it (including a small top hat with rabbit ears attached to it) and it was fine china tea cups! Loved it! My mum loves cups that feel like they're going to break or that are made from thin air... so we had to swap cups as mine was apparently a bit too thick.. almost paper thin!! Disgraceful. The sandwiches were half brown and half white which gave it a nice little effect, the scones, jam and clotted cream were ammmaaaazing! and the little cakes, all themed I might add, were so yummy. Though we didn't eat the cakes there and then as we were stuffed after sandwiches and scones but they gave us a bag to take them home in (Scott ate them).

It was such a lovely relaxed atmosphere, the staff were attentive but not too over bearing (I hate it when they hover, waiting for you to shove a mouthful of food in your mouth before asking if everything is ok... they did not do this, I was very happy). We actually got talking to them after we had finished and found out that a lot of the teacups and saucers had been donated by people all over the place, plus some of the props they use for the different themes! I thought this was such a lovely idea and it just added to the experience really. They were open and friendly. We even found out that some of the props had been stolen by some people which I thought was disgraceful, not only is it wrong but it takes away from the next people to enjoy it! Any way.

All in all I definitely recommend this to anyone, she said they do hen parties and are always going the themed tea for two! The themes include Alice In Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Wizard of Oz! I'd love to experience them all. Plus you can either have the classic traditional tea or you can have a cocktail option, the cocktails and named with each theme in mind as well. As we were finishing ours they had started setting up a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a Snow White one on other tables (So of course we took a few shots so I could show you!). I definitely recommend for a Christmas/ Birthday/ Hen Party or even just a small treat for yourself. It is £35 for the traditional tea or £45 for the cocktail option (obviously if you opt for the cocktail make sure you have some one come pick you up after so you can enjoy it, otherwise be good and have tea!).

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

'Snow White'

 They have people come from all over to enjoy their restaurant and particularly their themed tea for twos! Just click "The Essex" and check out what they have to offer. Hope you give them a go, it is completely worth it :)

Take it easy. Have a tea on me (Not literally on me... not even figuratively.. just drink some tea.)

Ellie x



Alice: Return to Madness

I think I have mentioned at some point that I like to play, xbox, playstation, pc, ds, wii U ... I'll pretty much play anything. I'm sure in a later blog I will tell you my top 10 games but today I'm going to talk about American Mcgees Alice: Return to Madness.


Its based on Alice in Wonderland, but a darker, scarier Alice. It really looks into the Mental part of it all. Really you have to play the first one to understand most of it but it does give you flashbacks and explains most of it anyway.


Basically Alice Liddell's family (Father, Mother and sister) were all killed in a fire that destroyed her family home. The first game is Alice blaming herself and having a psychotic break. She is put into a mental asylum where she is a prisoner in her own mind. Her wonderland has been turned into a pretty messed up world of evil and she has to battle her way through to regain her 'sanity' and come to the realisation it wasn't her fault with the help of her trusty Vorpal Blade. I won't spoil it for you. Too much.


The second game, I love it, is based a few years later. Alice is out of the asylum and in the orphanage for children with traumatic events, trying to forget said traumatic events with the help of Dr Angus Bumby. But something is happening in her Wonderland, things still aren't right and it turns out that there is something new trying to destroy her mind. She has to figure out what happened in her past to fix her future and her wonderland. With the help of her Vorpal Blade yet again and the eloquent Cheshire Cat.


This game is visually beautiful, compared to the first game they obviously had a lot more time and with it being in the xbox the graphics are so much better. The different scenery's are stunning and really help drag you back into the game. I'm not one for fashion but her outfits are incredibly detailed and there's a new one for each area you are in. On a whole I fell in love with it all, I could quite happily have just wondered around the game just to look at it all.
The music is also beautiful, really eerie and I downloaded them all as ringtones, really makes you think Victorian music. Each scene has the perfect soundtrack to match it as well as when you're battling.
You revisit old villains, most have 'changed their ways' others just can't be bothered to be beaten again (Alice is just that good). The new evil creatures are these strange black gloopy beasts with doll faces. There's small ones and there's big ones that gobble you up and spit you out (yum) plus a few others. Nice.


Your weapons are upgradeable and you can download some as well (also you can download some more outfits that all have different abilities with them) you have your Vorpal Blade which is best for your up close and personal combat and throughout you gain other weapons. The peppermill is for aiming at pig snouts (also if you don't want to get too close to a bad guy just shoot with this). You also get a hobby horse which is more powerful but slower. For defense against things being flung at you, you get a very beautiful umbrella that deflects the attacks or pings them right back at the attacker (very useful).


I won't tell you too much more as I really think it needs to be played to be fully appreciated for its beauty and its story. I love playing it and I'm sure you will too. You don't have to like scary games or the like just to appreciate the dark beauty of this game. It can be enjoyed by anyone and enjoy the story as it goes.


I hope you get to enjoy the game as much as I have and will!


Take it easy.


Ellie x

24 Questions

Hello :)


So pretty self explanatory really. I found 24 questions online and I'm going to answer them so you get a little more information on yours truly. Here it goes!


1. What is your middle name?: Well my first name is kind of attached to my middle name... Does that count? If it does then its Beth.

 2. What is your favorite drink?: Tea and Water. Nothing better really, I do have a coffee first thing but the rest of the day is tea and water.

 3. What is your favorite song at the moment?: Oooo that's difficult as I've been really into my classical music at the moment but if I had to pick then I'll go for Meatloaf - Bat out of Hell. Thanks mum for my love for that over weight god.

4. What is your favorite food?: Bacon and Brie Panini... Always

 5. What is the last thing you bought?: Harry Potter books... With the new illustrated covers. For Jacks collection. Hes 10 months old.

 6. Favorite book of all time?: All of them. No that's a lie, I hate the twilight saga. I didn't use to, but for some reason when I got pregnant I got really angry with it and haven't been able to read it since. But I have a top 3, Alice in Wonderland, Skulduggery Pleasant and Harry Potter... In no particular order :)

 7. Favorite Color?: Green and Blue

 8. Do you have any pets?: Jack... No just joking. I have a cat called Fang but he lives with my husbands mum and dad until we get some where with a garden!

 9. Favorite Perfume?: Ghost

 10. Favorite Holiday?: Halloween and Christmas. Always those two.

 11. Are you married?: I am indeed to an amazing man. Seriously my best friend and love of my life.

 12. Have you ever been out of the country, if so how many times?: I've been to Turkey several times, can't count how many but a lot!

 13. Do you speak any other language?: I use to be able to speak Italian quite well but its pretty much gone apart from a couple of phrases.

 14. How many siblings do you have?: I have one beautiful, incredible older sister and through marriage have gained 3 awesome brothers and a sister in law 😊

 15. What is your favorite store?: Oh dear.. Errr. Well Tescos, Boots, Waterstones and WHSmiths... Seems boring but I do love them all!

 16. Favorite restaurant?: Again... Wow. I don't go to many so I'll say Weatherspoons

 17. When was the last time you cried?: I think it was the day before the 4th year anniversary of my granddads passing. Never cry on the day. Strange.

 18. Favorite Blog?: I'll say my friend Kirsties, as its just so her. No fakeness, just a lovely read every time.

 19. Favorite Movie?: I have loads but again I'll just name a few. Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Alice in Wonderland, Hunger Games, Nightmare Before Christmas..

 20. Favorite TV show?: Gah. Again. Loads! Doctor Who, Sherlock (the British one), Criminal Minds, Hannibal, The Big Bang Theory, Torchwood, Castle..

 21. PC or Mac?: PC as that's all I've ever had.

 22. What phone do you have?: Nokia Lumia 320... I think

 23. How tall are you?: 5'5. I lost an inch somewhere.

24. Can you cook?: Yes I can and I enjoy it thoroughly.


adding in a bonus questions. Hey spontaneity and all that right?


25. Favourite Game?: I have been gaming since I was little one the Sega and NES. But I'll just say modern favourites or we'll be here all week. Alice: Return to Madness, Skyrim, Fairytale Fights, Batman: Arkham City and all the Lego games.

So you want to write a story...

Well woopdy doo. (Hercules reference)




I know its late but here I am writing a short blog ... For all you fans *crickets*


So I've always had 2 ambitions in life. One from when I was a tiny person and one which came as I tried lots of different jobs and realised what I loved. I figured at this point I've still got my life ahead of me, yes I have a child and am married but whoever said life stops when you have a child was a liar. If anyone had actually said that in fact! I don't know.


Anyway, my first ambition, I couldn't even say properly as a child, is to be a writer... Of books. An Author if you please... I called it an Arthur when I was younger.
Not the best start I admit. But my main inspiration behind this ambition was my grandad, he was a librarian and his love for books made his house a library. I'm not even kidding there were books in every room ... Including the bathroom (riddles to help you poop) and I loved it.
My second inspiration is through my favourite books and in turn my favourite authors, J.K.Rowling, Derek Landy, Oscar Wilde, C.S.Lewis, Lewis Carrol (the list is endless! Even before I could read I would pretend, I loved the smell of the books and the sound they made as the pages turned or when you closed it. I still smell books now.
Not odd at all. But I tried to forget about that idea because I didn't have the confidence in what I wrote. But now... Watch out world I'm coming!


My second ambition which as stated I found out through working in lots of different areas. Is to open my own cafe.
I almost started a few years back but then lots of people did. So I thought instead of opening yet another cafe I would sot back and wait for the others to close first. Sounds harsh but it happens.
A sudden swell of people wanting to do a certain thing because ots trendy, but then you have lots of the same sort of vintage, chic, kitch looking cafes and no one wanting to go to them.
I love what a nice cup of tea or coffee can do for a person or a group. Whether its cold out/ warm out/ hectic day/ boring day etc etc etc having a nice seat and a lovely brew can just make the world melt away.


So yes those are my two ambitions. (I did have a third to become a librarian like my granddad but lets see how I do on the first 2 for now) you never know. You could see my book in a book shop one day or have a lovely drink in my cafe.


Or both.


Take it easy.


Ellie x