Guess who's back... Again

Hello lovelies

So basically I stopped blogging for a while. Why I hear my avid readers ask? (Cue tumble weed... Is that the right cue spelling?) Because my darlings real life got the better of me. Scott is back at work full time, I have a toddler now... Yes he walks and everything, I have a flat to maintain whilst also trying to keep myself maintained! So basically I had to decide what wasn't as important to look after and obviously my blog was not a priority so I said bye bye to it for a while. 

But I am back! For now at least. I'm not going to back promises of how often I'm going to post I'm just going to post when I can and about what ever I want to or whatever is going on at the time. So it's now more of an as and when blog. It'll still entail the same sort of stuff eg baby, life, food, games, reading and beauty. Though probably a lot of baby stuff as he's still (of course) the centre of my world though I will try to add in other bits.

So for now this is just my "Helloooooo" post and will be back to my merry old blogging ways! I hope you enjoy and carry on enjoying what I post. 

Until I post again why not go back and read some of my old posts and maybe let me know if there is anything you'd like e to ramble about! I'm sure I can pretty much talk about anything. 

Take it easy

Ellie x

Sorry and 30 Random facts about meeee.

Ok so I was suppose to have a post up last night or today about my tea for two with my mum, unfortunately due to my phone being ridiculous and my laptop dieing (rip) it is now going to have to wait till tomorrow! Sorry!


But instead I've decided to do a quickly 30 random facts about me!


OoooooOOOOoooo


Here we go!

1. I'm naturally ginger
2. I have hazel and green eyes
3. I want lots of tattoos but so far have 2 (Butterfly and Koi)
4. I met my husband on the 8th October 2005
5. I use to wear fishnets and black fluffy boots
6. Even when I was Goth I loved listening to pop
7. My wardrobe consists of mainly tshirts with different slogans and pictures on them
8. My name means bringer of light
9. I could easily play on the xbox all day with only toilet breaks and snack breaks
10. I could also do the same reading a book
11. I use to make boats and little paddles and hats for fairies in my mums garden
12. I sometimes wish I could be more girly but then my confidence gets in the way. Rude.
13. I don't like wearing foundation as I don't feel like my skin can breath
14. I like getting spots (sorry its a gross one)
15. I love vintage cars
16. I wear pajamas more then actual clothing and probably have more pj bottoms then I do trousers... In fact I know I do
17. I love making things from scratch, it tastes so much better
18. Since having my Jack I've lost 2 and a half stone just through breastfeeding (magical boobs)
19. I'm a very family orientated person and have maybe 2 people I trust outside of family
20. I don't trust people easily. But I have friendly
21. I inherited my granddads collection of Alice In Wonderland and have been adding to it as well
22. My Granddad was and still is a huge inspiration in my life
23. I have always been into gaming, my mum loved Sonic and I still remember coming home from School and she had been playing it all day and was really confused why I was already home. I guess that's where I got it from!
24. My husband and I keep our books and DVDs separate. I wouldn't but he says I have some awful DVDs he doesn't want his shuffled with and he only has like 6 books and there's no room left on my book shelves for his (there is really)
25. I make a lot of lists. I love making lists and sometimes I'll make a list then re write it in the most effective way.
26. I'm really bad when it comes to my weight. If some one tells me I've lost weight I immediately want to go and binge on bad food. So if I'm trying to get rid of weight I tell people not to say anything if they do notice. Otherwise the work in undone
27. I get obsessed with things very easily. Tv shows, games, books etc. I will watch every single season as soon as I can and I'm more emotionally attached to them then I am some of the real people in my life. Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Sherlock, Criminal Minds, Hannibal, Skulduggery Pleasant etc.
28. I think I'm pretty but hate the rest of my body
29. I like my hair
30. and last and probably not so much a fact but something I think about a lot. If I ever won the lottery I would help my family (like get a better care, better healthcare, better house or at least have it done through out and such and etc). Obviously I'd buy a house but I wouldn't have a massive one with a pool or anything, I would just buy a nice house, do it up how Scott and I would like it. I would do my driving lessons and get Scott to do his. I'd start up my dream job (owning my own cafe) and put a lot into savings for Jack (and any future sprogs). My little silly treat would be to buy lots of new figurines and some tshirts and a new laptop. I'd also get Scott a recording studio with a couple of new guitars. Jack would have his bedroom decorated how ever he wanted :) sorry that was a big one but I do literally think about it daily hahaha.

There you have it then, my 30 facts about me and such! That was actually pretty fun to do. I didn't think I'd actually manage 30 as I'm pretty rubbish at... Thinking. Like at job interviews when they say "So tell me about yourself!" And I'm just sat there... "I'm a girl... Human girl.. I'm a woman.. Uuuurrrrrm" but once you get to know me ... I'm still the same. Sometimes I can talk talk talk. Other times you may not hear from me for years!


Any who I will once again tackle my other post tomorrow but hope you enjoy these facts and bits.


If you do 30 facts or more or less, comment below I would love to read yours! I love lists remember ;)


So 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.

You lucky devils.

I swear I'm not constantly thinking about new blog ideas, they simply come to me at this sort of time because I've just put the little one to bed and have too much time on my hands when he's not in them.


Well today my husband and I have been having a massive clear out and I mean being brutal! I think at some stage you just realise you have to be.
Plus the amount of stuff, yes stuff, that we have and don't use is appalling. But with a bit of team effort on the 'make sure the baby doesn't harm himself, us or the things we do like' front we've made a lot of progress including moving furniture around to make better use of the small space we have.


4/5 bags for charity, 2 bags of recycling, 5 black bags and a partridge in a pear tree later, its looking a lot better. You really don't realise you've accumulated everything you have until you actually look. Properly.


At the moment we only have a 1 bedroom flat for the 3 of us and Jack is one of these babies that plays with everything he has at least once a day.
So the toy boy is ransacked continuously, basically our living room is a playground. Plus we have 2 dvd shelves, 3 book shelves near crammed, 5 GOLD RINGS and a cupboard filled with ... Stuff.


I do like a mass clear out though, I love the feeling you get when its starting to look clearer and things have a place.
When you dust, hoover and mop your hovel into a home again. It not only cleaned your house but you as well. Plus you find things you thought you'd chucked accidently but actually didn't and thank god because that really needs to be returned to the person who I got it from if they even remember.


Some ones singing 'Let it go!' Outside.


Badly.


Anywho, so yes I really do recommend everyone have a clear out every so often. Don't leave it a year and then wonder why the bin men look horrified by how many rubbish bags are piled in front of them or how shocked (and slightly irritated by the extra work you've given her) the lady in the charity shop looks when you drop off all the bags of 'goodies' by her desk. You will feel better for it.


Or is it just me?


Take it easy.


Ellie x

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

New Year, New Me... kinda.

Happy New Year everyone! WELCOME TO THE WOOOORLD OF TOMORROW...today.


So has everyone written their new years resolutions that they're aren't going to keep and then feel like failures when you don't keep them?
You know why they're so easy to fail, because you set your sights too high! Lower your expectations!


Instead of "I want to loose 'x' amount of weight" or "stop eating chocolate/junk food" be realistic and try "I will up my fruit/veg intake" that's easy enough, once you've completed that set a new goal. Make your resolution something you can achieve! Don't set yourself up for a fail, get to the end of 2015 and says *bleep* you 2015!
 It's not the years fault, it's yours. The years do exactly what they are suppose to do, go from day to day, month to month, then add another number and do it all again. Its been doing it pretty successfully for thousands of years untill you lot came along and started blaming it for you cock ups! Stop it. Your life, blame yourself not others. (also I'm not on about major things I'm in about the resolutions... I know some things are out of your control but it still isn't the years fault...)


My resolutions.


So I'm going to write my own realistic resolutions, based on my home, my husband and my Jackjack!

• I would like to donate any unwanted clothing/ shoes and accessories to charity (any easy one to do, I'm brutal!)
• I am going to go for more walks with Scott and Jack, showing Jack this wonderful island we live on.
• I will sort out the kitchen cupboards (again an easy one but feels awesome once its done!)
• I will carry on slowly loosing weight but not stopping myself from eating chocolate as that would be dangerous.
• Get another book shelf (and a small one for Jack)

There, some manageable resolutions that won't be failed! Throughout the year we set ourselves more and more goals so don't worry about making some easy ones to begin with. They seem silly to some, but I'm happy. To be honest its more of a to do list then a resolution but its mine!


I hope you all start your years as you mean to go on. Happy.


Take it easy!


Ellie.