Art with a Splat!

Hey everyone,

Hope your all well and enjoying the last remains so summer, though I know for most its back to school/work and it feels like summer is over. Just yesterday a friend of mine invited me over to a free exhibition of Mr Brainwash (Thierry Guetta), to be honest I haven’t actually heard for this guy before so I was intrigued to check it out. I’m a big fan of art and creativity (don’t worry am not super hard core and arty farty) but I like to see new things just for the inspiration. Plus its free!

The location was quite impressive and atmospheric which I really like, as it kind of gave an eerie feel to the pieces, it was at the old sorting office on New Oxford Street.

As I mentioned before I’m new to this guy and I haven’t really done my research on him, I believe his a famous graffiti artist and  it shows throughout the exhibition. I quite like graffiti and that type of expression so I did have high hopes.

I quite like this one, I think its cheeky

There seems to be a British vibe going on here; it’s kind of remained me of the opening/closing ceremony of the Olympics you know with of the Union Jack Flags, the Queen, Black Cabs and popular British icons . For tourist  I suppose it’s fun, ‘English’  and edgy, for me however it doesn’t particular excite me because it just doesn’t feel new.

Dear Queeny, looking beautiful

  

‘Modern art’ or whatever you call this type thing is a bit of a grey area me, yeah I guess it’s cool and colourful but traditional artist within me is just screaming ‘This is freaking lazy!’. The actual content isn’t necessary original just how it has been arranged or layered.

 I’m type of person that really appreciates things that really showcase skill, time, originality and immense attention to detail, recycling what has already been done bar a small edit (including cheesy text and random replacement items) …errr…I don’t know… I guess that then starts to question ‘what is art?’ blah, blah, blah :P

How cool is this stereo, would be great if it actaully played

MJ <3

I’m not completely hating, seriously I’m not. As I said there is an element of coolness and show-off-ness about these pieces, and I did have a lot fun wondering around and taking pictures. And if I were more of a Pop Art fan i'd probably in my element.

Favourite piece is this big ass gorilla structure made from tyres. This piece I can appreciate just because I LOVE GORILLAS!  

Now this I want! :D

I think it’s still on for a few more days, so if you in area check it out it is worth a look plus at the end they give away a FREE poster and post cards! whether your into it or not Free is Free

Here’s a link for you >>> Mr Brainwash - Exhibition

UPDATE:EXHIBITION NOW CLOSED 

Clacton on Sea

Hey everyone,

How your summer been so far? The Olympics are well underway now, which is really cool because its bringing everyone together. For example the other day just to get a glimpse on the Men’s 100m (Mr. Bolt, under 10 seconds!) my cousin and I had to run into some random barbers. Which was only open at that time of night for everyone to watch their television lol. (Totally missed the 200m last night though *sigh*)

But that’s not what this post about. Due to the Olympics its quite difficult to take holiday, which is a bummer because its summer and I want to have fun! Anyways I thought it would to nice to visit the coast with the family, the lucky location was Clacton-on-Sea. I haven’t been there since I was a kid and nothing, nothing has changed, exactly the same as I remembered it. We caught it on a good day it wasn’t really busy so we had plenty on space top make as much noise as we wanted.

As always we totally over packed on food which meant we had to lug some food back. The sun was shining and the light sea breeze was blowing, all was good. Stresses and foolishness washed away in one brown wave, just being in a different setting makes everything feel better. Catching jokes with friends and family and just letting go. We messed around going on the most ‘uncomfortable rides ever’ and getting body art tattoos.



Me making the most of it in fat-ass sunnies haha



Seriously why is the water so brown, complete opposite to water in Dorset (check out my previous post for a look). Didn’t stop me from getting involved though, you know had to dip a toe lol.

Overall it was good finished off amazing fish’n’chips, don’t know why but they always taste better at the seaside *hmmmm*.But yeah this place has nothing on Durdle Door. The town part of it was a bit too sleepy and quiet for my liking – but maybe that’s the Londoner in me freaking out lol 

Olympic London

Hey everyone,

So these days in London there are many visitors and things going on, it’s great everyone is in a good mood and just having fun. And all is due to the Olympics!

Although the Olympics didn’t officially start until last Friday in preparation for it London has seen loads of regeneration projects and new builds. One if while being this awesome cable car which runs across the River Thames from Greenwich to the Royal Docks.
Living in London it’s easy to sometimes take things for granted and get caught up in the stresses of everyday living, but sometimes it’s good to just let go and make the most of what is available. I mean seriously look at these pictures, so calm, relaxing and kind of romantic *sigh*…. Whoa sorry I got a bit day-dreamy there LOL – I’m so sad! Haha #foreveralone #alonemuch

Oh yeah, the other day I got to play with the Olympic Touch which was fun. But I have to admit before the Olympics had started I was a bit cynical about the whole thing. But after holding the Touch and have a play around I did feel quite proud.

Sorry about the picture guys, my face was incredibly shinning and I looked a mess, trust me I'm doing you a flavor by covering this up LOL! *When did I become so vain? lol*

Washed up

Hi everyone!

I'M BACK!!! I know it’s been forever, I’m like one step away from having my face on the side of a milk bottle. Please accept my sincerest apologies guys. (For those who don’t want to hear the miserable and depressing back story skip pass the below paragraph). Yeah, I thought it was about time, what do think of the new layout, hope you like it. I had fun making it, so further additions will come soon. *Oh yeah !*(^_ -) d

Well from the last post I did in April quite a lot of sad emotional things have been happening in my life and although blogging makes me happy, I felt I just couldn’t face it. *Don’t worry I’m not trying to bring out the violin or anything lol*. I didn’t want to leave a negative impression on you guys, so taking a break, rebuilding my confidence and healing my pain seemed like the right thing to do. I hope you understand and I hope I haven’t offended or upset anyone, I really didn’t mean to.

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Anyhoo enough talking about what has past, time to find my feet and get back on track.

So how’s it going? What have you guys been up too?

Can you believe this is summer? First peeing it down with rain and this week beautiful hot sunshine, *I love it* the sun just makes you want to be outside, getting involved and having fun. I really want to get things going this summer, but i'll keep you all update on what I do and what events are going on. A lot of the time the weather is used as an excuse to stay in, not see your friends or to just be unhappy *I am so guilty of this – big time*, but really the only one missing out is yourself. End of the day time has not stopped, you’ve just missed out on a whole day/week  - stupid! :P

For no reason at all a pic of Kyz :)

These days I’m inspired to get more into photography and really get the most out my pictures. I really want to learn about angles, various camera settings, lighting and editing, so come rain or shine I will improve! I might even take a course *yes another one*, I can’t help it I just have a hunger to learn. – if only Mrs. Marley could hear me now, she’d be so proud :D

Ok I’m totally waffling now, I’ll wrap this post up. But it feels so good to be writing again and thank you to everyone for your love and support.

Take Care

Carry On

Hey everyone,

I’m not even sure how to begin this post; if any of you follow me on Twitter you’ll already be aware that these past few weeks have been a bit turbulent for me.  I did do a lot of writing about it, which ranged from cursing and complaining, to emotional sobbing and crying, it’s all in my drafts. But the last thing I want to do is drag you down as well, because it’s what would be the point. It’s Easter you should be having fun, going to church (if that is what you do) or pigging out on Easter eggs. So no matter what I’m feeling, I want to hear about good Easters and what everyone is getting up to. One day I may share that part of my world, but at the moment I’m just not ready for that. But what I will promise you is I that will be strong and carry on. I will try not to let pressures get me down or think less of myself. I’m just so confused right now; I don’t want to hurt anyone. But God is with me and I have count my blessing not my problems, right? :'(

I’m sorry this is such a depressing post I really don’t mean it to be, I’ll be back to my normal self soon, this is just a season and it will past.

Take care everyone x

I Choose you!

Hey everyone,

This post is long overdue *sorry* but I was awarded the Kreativ Blogger award! Woo-hoo my first award *AwwwYeah!* (^_-)d.

Big thank you to Rebecca at ‘A Window of Thought’ (http://awindowofthoughts.blogspot.co.uk/) for awarding it to me. Definitely check her out, she’s genuinely cool  and gives really good advice about hair care and occasionally beauty tips too :)

 

Ok so here its goes

The Conditions for Accepting the Award are:

•  Link back to the person who gave you this award
•  Answer the questions below
•  Award 10 other blogs and let them know in a comment or email
• Share 7 random thoughts about yourself

1. Name your favorite song: Aww this is such horrible question for me, I don't have a favorite but at the moment I’m really liking "Light up the World" by Yasmin, it’s kind of got that 'old skool' vibe.

 

2. Name your favorite dessert: Cake and custard! hehe I'm a kid a heart :)

3. What ticks me off: General foolishness, rudeness, liars and ignorance 

4. When I'm upset I: Walk away and keep it to myself, which works sometimes but I really have to work on letting people in and letting go

5. What is your favorite pet: KYZER! My bubbi, don't know what I’d do without him 

6. Black or white: ♪ ♪ 'Black is my colour' ♪ ♪  - *Brown Sugar stylie* - hands up for Lovers Rock LOL

7. Biggest fear: Death. It really freaks me out I try not the think about it too much but it’s always in the back of my mind.

8. Everyday attitude: The day is what you make it, because just in case you didn't know your awesome!

9. What is perfection: I don't think there is such a thing, to me perfection is something with flaws

10. Guilty pleasures: Laughing at others expense, I know it’s wrong but sometimes it can't be helped - especially when people drop and try style it out LOL. Another one I suppose is that I watch a lot of cartoons but I’m not ashamed of that :P

7 Random thoughts about ME

·         I'm really forgetful, but I’m good at making up for it (and apologies in advance lol)

·         I listen to a lot of Asian music, actually any genre I’m not even joking - I'm just big mix really depends what mood I’m in

·         The amount of friends I have has decreased dramatically, but the quality of those still with me is awesome :)

·          At this very moment I am rubbing Kyzer's belly with my foot LOL

·         Constantly talk, laugh and sing to myself, I've been doing it for years I can't help it

·         I never know how to react to compliments or when people cry - seriously I’m useless (O_O)

·         I'm a really bad liar my face always gives me away

So it’s time for me to spread the love and award cool bloggers

iconoclasp - http://iconoclaspvintage.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Natasha  - http://natsumihime.blogspot.co.uk 

Xenia  - http://www.shroder.net/ 

Nichola - http://slavetofashion-fashionslave.blogspot.co.uk 

Laura-May  -  http://septdecembre.blogspot.co.uk 

NeNe - http://cupcake-gal.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Bijou n Marie - http://lamoderocks.blogspot.co.uk 

Báš  - http://laughingisthekeyfrommyworld.blogspot.co.uk 

Dani - http://danisfashionmodelling.blogspot.co.uk

Forgetful With Age, Are We?

Hey everyone,

How are you all doing?

So let me give you a quick catch up with what's going on with me. So last week was my birthday and I'm not even going to the actual day was pants. One reason for this is my birthday fall on a Wednesday so most people are at work, so for the daytime it was me and Kyzer, pampering ourselves. Which to be fair, isn't that bad, but having your friends around is better. 

Messing around with Kyz <3

I was going to meet one friend for lunch but that didn't happen and neither did the meet up for dinner kmt! Honestly its one day of the year, the day never changes. And you’re really going to come to me with excuses?

I want action! LOL *jokes*

Anyway the weekend was a bit better some family and friends came over to the house. Which was nice. I’m the person would doesn't really like a big fuss, just keeping it simple. So plenty of food, music and games until silly o'clock :)

I was also taken out for mini dinners with friends who live a bit further out, I should have taken more pictures really. Its cute little moments like that you really should record.

Gotta love plant close ups

Gift-wise I did ok, considering the I’m all grown up now I wasn’t expecting much, I won’t list them though just out of respect. I did however get a beautiful bunch of flowers. Which I know isn’t really a big deal for most people but I never get flowers so I thought these were pretty cool.

Simple but beautiful, just the way I like it

This was one of my favorite gifts from my ‘Girly’, it’s this really cute photo album and notebook. These days I’ve been speaking a lot about wanting to do more with friends and family and travel more. So I was so chuffed and touched to get this. And this has given me the boost I needed to update my camera – seriously there are phones better lol. Or I could even update my computer, actually I have a slight confusion to make, that’s why i haven’t been blogging as much because its finally deciding to die. We see what happens first ^_^
Aside from birthday stuff things have been erm… interesting but I won’t sour the mood of this post so I’ll say it in another (which well come hopefully soon). 

This post is getting kind of long so I’ll wrap it up for now, hope your well.

Bye for now x

Good Morning Life

Good Morning Lovely People,

I am in the best mood ever and so thankful for everything and everyone in my life. No I’m not on drugs, I’m super happy because today is my Birthday!

Morning face!

I haven’t really got anything planned, plus its on a Wednesday so most people are at work etc so the weekend is the best day to do something. Today is just a day to chill and be with close family and friends, who knows that might change, I’ll tell you about it later :)

Woo-hoo another year, so excited XD

Roller Sunday

Hi everyone,

How are you on this beautiful spring day?

Yesterday the weather was grim but I was feeling so perky and upbeat, so I decided to do something new, Roller Disco! I know not exactly ‘new’ but its new to me I never been before and in London most of them have closed down. But with the sudden boom in skates and that tend,  their picking up again. I have a slight confusion I’ve always envied those people who ‘street skate’ they look so cool, they make it look so easy and they effortlessly cruise from pavement to road  in a smooth graceful glade. *Gosh, I’m getting all starry eyed just thinking about it* lol.

Yes, I did drop a lot LOL :D

So anyway Roller Disco was so much fun, this particular had a section cut off for beginners called ‘Boot Camp’ which I went to straight away. I have skated before but its been ages ago (I was about 7 years old) and I borrowed them from a friend) so I thought it best now to take the chance. Naturally there were those freaky super talented kids there doing all this ‘Cris-Cross' legged business and dance moves. Yeah… I’m definitely not on that next but by the end of the day I was a confident basic skater *woo-hoo*.

Hmm.. maybe by summer i could be one of the cool skater  guys

Have you guys ever been? How good are you?

Take Care x

Pancake Face

Hey everyone,

How’s it going? So I took a little break from blogging I thought I’d take some time off work and not tell anyone so I could be alone with my thoughts, and do all the things I normally don’t have time to do.

Yeah that did not work out, I totally forgot it was half term so I had to do my Aunty duties and spend time with the nephews. I’m so tired, that’s the one good thing about being an Aunty – you can give the kids back! LOL! Nah it wasn’t that bad, I did have fun it just took a lot of energy. 

we went from this to quite mild so quickly

On top of that between the boys and unpredictable English weather I got sick! *Capital B-OOO!* I was so grumpy, I was getting on my own nerves (if that’s even possible :S). Saying that though something about the snow, just turns me into a kid again I love it , so I probably asking to get sick *serves me right* lol

Anyhoo back to what I enjoy blogging, yesterday was Pancake day *woo hoo!*. As simple as they are to make seriously I can’t do it, but sister can and she loves making them so guess I’m sorted. I’d really like to try those American style pancakes one day, they look yummy, their all thick and stuff, with the syrup ohhh *drools*.

lol this looks so bad :D

So did you guys make any pancakes? And what do you like on them?

Enter the Dragon

Hi everyone,

I love Chinese New Year I always have, I don’t know if this the colors, food or whatever but it always seems to carry this magic about it.

Hows cool is this, everyone can just get involved

According to Chinese Five Element Astrology Calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon. Water has a calming effect on the Dragon's fearless temperament. Water allows the Dragon to re-direct its enthusiasm, and makes him more perceptive of others. These Dragons are better equipped to re-evaluate situations and understand patience. Therefore, they make smart decisions and are able to see eye-to-eye with other people. However, their actions can go wrong if they do not research or if they do not finish one project before starting another. I think everyone can relate to this, plus patience was one of my ‘life resolutions’ so it’s all good :)

*Dong Dong* Here comes the Dragon :D

There were some CNY activates around Trafalgar Square and China Town so I had to check them out. Here’s what I got.  

China Town

Around Trafalgar Square they had the stage and loads of performances and stalls, but my pictures were so shaking and blurry, sorry guys I just didn't think it was worth putting them up. On top of that I completely missed the fireworks!

It was super busy, but everyone having fun

The day was a loads of fun but oh my days it was freezing I can not feel my feet! So i'm going to finish this post and my cup of tea and go to bed.

I have so many layers on under this coat and i'm still cold

Night guys x

Bald Panda

Hey everyone,

Hope your all well.

The other day I thought today is the day I’m going to clear out my wardrobe, as annoying as it is we all got to do it so why not now right? So in I go, digging and pulling out clothes that to be honest haven’t seen the light of day in ages. And before I know it my room is a mess I can’t see my floor or bed just these colourful mountains of clothes and I’m less then half way in the wardrobe.

…Hmm I’m bored now and hungry... and look the girls  have invited me to dinner I can’t let them down right? …yeah these excuses went on for days and I still haven’t finished, some things are hiding in suitcases *shh…* lol :D

But its got to done, I have learned one good tip though BE HARSH, ask yourself when am I going to wear this? And when was the last time I worn it?

So I eventually got things in a decent order and its already getting messy again! Sigh…What was the point?

Look how happy I am with Panda Paul

I found these cute panda mittens though I wore them straight away 

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Wtf its BALD! Hair today gone tomorrow LOL

Oh well in a way I guess it makes them even more cute :)

Do you guys have any tips any cleaning the wardrobe? And how do you stay focused?

Get It Sorted

Hey everyone,

How’s your New Years been so far?

These past few days of 2012 I’ve been feeling a bit poo, my foot is healing up nicely and I can walk fine without too much discomfort as long as I don’t bang it. But seriously, I wanted to slap this old lady on the bus with her annoying shopping trolley, oh the pain! My poor foot! (T_T)

Anyhoo since it is the new year I’m in that reflective mode, you know where you start thinking of how you could become a better person, getting yourself back on track and looking towards the future. I’m quite excited about this year, building new memories with loved one and friends, meeting new people and hopefully *fingers crossed* travelling (even if it is a few days) :3


So ready for 2012!

I never used to bother with resolutions… well I did... but I could never remember them by the time spring came around lol. So this year I’m going to keep it simple with ‘life resolutions’, things that are ongoing even after the year ends.

Patience

This is a big one me, I feel like I can be a bit impatient sometimes and I feel if I were more patient it would pay off. Like they say patience is a virtue.

Draw/Paint more

I’m a creative person and drawing makes me happy, its my release  - why am I not doing this more?!

I always find myself drawing the cliffs,  yet i've never been... weird :S

Pray

I think last year I got a bit disconnected, so this year and for years to come I’d like to have a better relationship with God

So what’s your New Year’s resolution?

New Year

Hey everyone,

Happy New Year! Hope you guys are having fun. This just a quick post to say thank you all who read or have seen my blog. Wishing you all the best, I really appreciate it. So here is to a new year and a new beginning. *cheers*

Happy celebrating and be safe ;-)