The Slimming Sensation

A few posts ago, which sadly was around a month or so ago i stated about rejoining slimming world and I thought it would be appropriate to actually give you a bit of an update. 

I haven't had to change what i eat per say, my main meals have always been reasonably a smart choice. However I have had to make changes to portions and my little treats. For those of you ho are genuinely quite curious about my day to day activity with this, feel free to check out my slimming world IG: @hellogeegsw

In short it's going really well, I started around 7/8 weeks ago and have lost & kept off 9 lbs. TO some that doesn't sound a lot but for me i'm currently weighing the least that I have in about 3/4 years! overall a big success. 

This week i'm struggling more than usual due to my reliance of comfort eating when i'm emotionally a bit stretched. Matt has gone off to america and suddenly not texting someone allay has left a bit of a void which i am adamantly trying to not fill with crisps and chocolate (crisps are more my downfall than chocolate)

Admittedly my reason for this post is to try and distract myself from snacking, something that is really hard when everyone around you is eating such delightfully nice smelling foods and often leaves me completely ravenous! 

I just thought a small update about that would make up for my lack of posting! I'm about to start training for my first ever 10k so please hit the Just giving box on my blog page to help em hit my £250 target! 

Much Love. 

G 

Running out of...

I feel like I'm constantly running out of things. Time, money and finally excuses!

Again, I've been away for a while, but i have been saying goodbye to my wonderful boyfriend who is now in the states for 3 months whilst I'm still over here in the UK. Which is okay! It's going to be so difficult but we're gunna be fine i can just feel it!

In otherness, I am officially beginning my training for the 10k run that I'm doing in September as of monday so i've popped my just giving page onto my blog, so if you can spare any little change that really would be amazing. I'm running for the british heart foundation so i'm really looking at getting around £250 together to make my run worth it! i'll pop the link here and yeah.. every little helps as our tesco friends would say!

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I hope everyone is doing good and preparing for a lovely summer! Much love

G

Life Changes

Its nice to see my blog getting regular views again; makes me incredibly happy. On my days that I'm not on here and you want to see the more everyday blogging I do feel free to check out my Insta; @HelloGeeg. 

I update it fairly regularly and it's more of a personal insight into my life! Anyway thats not what I wanted to blog about today so back to being on topic!!! 

Seeing as I start work in about two months; I decided now was the time to get myself together, re do my hair, start revamping my wardrobe so I can look more adult; turning twenty-one is catching up with me fast and I want to be able to look as professional, yet chic as I possibly can! 

Hair

Well I've been known o mess around with my hair, grow it long then crop it short, dye it red then bright blonde (including that awkward bright ginger stage that no toner could ever fix) however this year I want to give my hair a bit of break and avoid the bleach as much as I can! I often get caught in the tragic cycle of being blonde all summer and brunette all winter! However i think i want to funk it up a little bit just before I start work and have found the colour I like!

Auburn is so multi-dimensional, looks amazing when it is in the sun and is relatively low maintenance with my natural dark hair! In terms of cut, i'm aiming to grow my hair out again currently, but it needs a good cut to get rid of my leftover bleached locks and split ends! 

Clothes

Okay I admit, i don't exactly have money falling from the sky at the moment, however, I can afford to do buy myself a staple item for a my wardrobe every once in a while. Whilst I do not have enough clothes (not even sarcasm, I barely wear half of what I own) I am aiming at maturing my wardrobe a little bit in the coming month, and I started by reliving the classic Pinafore. I wore them at primary school, and when they are teamed with t-shrts for the casual look, a blouse for a special meeting with tights and some nice ankle boots, You suddenly look really put together! 

Boohoo had a great option for me to try; which is arriving tomorrow alongside a wine coloured turtle neck shirt so I can look  nice and smart when I see my boyfriend on Tuesday for dinner without looking like a hobo! 

Secondly I got treated to an amazing pair of ankle boots from Matt as a little gift from our weekend away at the bank holiday; that made me so happy and although i tried to pay for them myself he ran off with them whilst i was changing shoes! cheeky! 

we agreed therefore that these boots are my smart boots, that i look after, polish and wear to occasions with his family and to work :D woo! 

I also bought a cute little A line skirt in the sale, whether or not that fits or makes me look hideous is yet to be seen, but it's nice to try something even if i find it's not quite as cute as i first thought; I'm all about channeling the nineties at the moment; with Jennifer Aniston as my inspiration!!! 

More to Come soon guys!!! 

G x

Health & Happiness

Alongside exciting life events happening.. I am also on another quest of sorts. The quest to lose weight.
I have written many posts about my views on healthy eating changing lifestyles and dieting, and nothing seemed to hold my motivation for long; shakes are dull and have too many limitations, healthy eating and exercise just didn't seem to shift any weight. So i went back to my original tactics that helped me lose weight many years ago for my prom!

As a side note; can i say that I am sharing these with a little bit of discomfort; its hard to look at for me so please don't be too negative. 

 In the left photo (Dec 2014) I weighed by heaviest at 213lb, however it has been been almost 6 months of relatively clean eating (with some set backs; pizza is a dangerous enemy) and I have gone back to the lifestyle and food plan that helped me in my younger days to shed some pounds; Slimming World.
The photo on the right is what I took about 5 days ago; weighing my lightest at 189lbs! By no means am I done on my journey but it is a large step in the right direction which has made me unbelievably happy.
Clothes are beginning to fit again! I can wear dresses without worrying too much about a bulgy belly and I feel slightly sexier in nice things! Its a work in progress and hopefully i'm going to start running, 2 days a week at first and work my way up in the coming months to spur on my healthy diet.
One of my personal goals when I hit my Stone and a Half award at Slimming world (getting my half a stone this week hopefully!) is that I want to go out and buy some proper jeans! Not Jeggings but Jeans! I find them hideous to wear at the moment and am always wearing tops which are slightly baggy so I'm working on my confidence and then my wardrobe!

Finally, I'm keeping my motivation. Matt goes away for 3 months in the beginning of June and when he comes back I want one of those American sitcom-esque moments where i'm revealed as the ugly duckling into the swan with shiny lights and looking fabulous.
Obviously I know he love me now as I am, and I am not doing this for him, instead I want to start my life in my Twenties completely comfortable with myself and get myself ready for all of the important events that will be happening within this decade and when is a better time than to start now!

If you do want any information about Slimming World please get in touch; I am not an ambassador but I can help with questions about what it is like, what it requires and how to join yourself! Once you make the choice, you understand why you never go back!

The Quest for an Internship... PART TWO.

Hello Hello Hello!!

Like promised I have decided now is the time to let you in on my life! So I believe the last time I really blogged properly, It was towards the beginning of my second year at university! Success; I made it guys; I'm officially done for the year after two weeks that included 12,000 words worth of assignments and a five minute long stop motion animation (which will be the subject of another post very soon!)

I don't suppose many of you remember one of my earlier blog posts (nearly 2 years ago now whoops) about the Quest for the Internship but I have been ever so lucky and as of July this year will be the Production Management Assistant of Walt Disney Studios in Hammersmith, London. 

THATS RIGHT

WALT DISNEY STUDIOS

I can't get over how excited I am! I applied on an off chance in October roughly of 2014, then finally got a phone call whilst I was exceptionally hungover; which i missed from my recruitment lady. I checked my Voicemail and heard the wonderful message 'I'd like to invite you to an interview'. Even hungover with last nights make up on; it was the best news I have ever heard. 

I don't like to sound too cocky, but I have never failed na interview, I like to think that upon meeting me, I am quite confident and charming; the most a girl can be when they are sweating rom every inch of their skin. 

The interview was simple, it required a short presentation in a room with my now employer, whilst you waited they played... Guardians of the Galaxy, Toy Story 3 and Pixar Shorts... with free food! BONUS. 

Anyway, i waited a week and was certain I hadn't got the job, when i received the phone call that I had indeed! i squealed and talk gibberish for a goof 10 minutes on the phone to Leanne and yeah..... I WORK FOR DISNEY. 

It's all very exciting & i will be updating you throughout my internship! 

The quest is over (for now!) 

G x

Absence and Explanation!

Hello!

I should really hide away because I have been gone for so long, if anyone still regularly checks this blog then i salute you for you valiance!
Its been the longest few months known to man and SO much has changed that I don't even know where to start.
The big big news will come in an entirely differ post as it closely relates to a previous blog post of mine & i believe its a real milestone!
HOWEVER!
I have concluded my second year of university! All of my assignments have been due the last few weeks and quite frankly I have become a hermit of a woman, 12,000 words and two short features later and I am just about breathing!!!! I'll be sharing one of them with you very shortly once i've updated and caught up with life!

I went back to Thorpe Park at the weekend, with Matt & my two housemates; it was such a thrill, i realised i can actually scream louder and faster than 80mph, i'm fairly certain there was a poor dog somehwhere that heard that shriek and hid away! If you don't believe me here is proof!!!

As you can see... Matt really enjoyed it.. I did not. 

Back on topic, I have also signed up to run 10k for the Run to the Beat race on behalf of the British Heart Foundation!!!  To even run I need to have raised £250 pounds and so far I have only raised £30! I could really do with a little boost, so if anyone anywhere could spare even a few pounds I would be more than grateful! 

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In fact I'll promise to update more starting with the really big news  which I'm sure you are all dying to hear about! 

Keep an Eye out! 

G

Two Thousand and Fifteen.

Hello!
Apologies about my lack of absent in writing gone this blog, the end of 2014 was extremely busy for me, and i sort of lost my interest in writing!
However as I'm currently sat in my university's library with an hour to kill before an exciting meeting I thought now would be appropriate to share my latest adventures and a quick recap on where I am at in my life!

Just before Christmas hit it off, my lovely friends had their first child and Isabella Faith is the most beautiful little girl I have ever had the fortune to meet! I got to bring her home from the hospital and got first dibs on loads of cuddles!

 

Christmas was incredibly exciting. I spent my first year away from home and spent it with the OH's family. It was absolutely spectacular, despite some teething issues! I got a little teary on christmas eve due to no being at home with my dad which is what I am completely used to! However this was completely overridden by my busy christmas day!
We woke up and had presents in Matt's mums bedroom and I was treated like a little queen, I had quite a humble christmas, so it was a bit more about quality over quantity.

I got a lovely harness set which sadly had to be sent back because of my abnormally large arse which propelled me into my strongest new year resolution (I'll mention it more later!) I got a lovely faux fur headband, a pretty new 'going out' clutch bag, a new diary (stationary<3) and then other little bits and pieces including a very comfy new beanie!

Practicality of gifts is a big thing for me. Don't get me wrong, I love a bit of glitz and glam in my life, but having things I can wear is a big pro for me because i'm extremely stingy in buying clothes for myself because I feel like they are a waste of money until my current clothes turn to rags!

Christmas morning included a church visit, something I have not done since I was a young girl, and even then it was midnight mass of Christmas Eve! However with some puppets (don't ask) and mixed with Matts Mum having to disappear because she left sausages in the oven was a particular highlight!
Afterwards around 30 people arrived at the house for champagne and nibbles! I still haven't quite got over that overwhelming feeling of being surrounded by what felt like a billion women all asking the same question of
 Who're you? Oh Matthews Girlfriend, what do you do? Oh university... what are you studying? 
I have that answer perfected just in case you wanted to know!

Boxing day was so much more chilled, the drinks flowed, a spectacular post christmas lunch followed with a hilarious evening of games where I finally managed to cover some ground with people who were so hospitable and lovely!

I WENT TO THE HARRY POTTER STUDIO'S.
It was amazing, if you advent been and consider yourself a potter-head you need to get yo' ass to Leavesden. Although not overwhelming the beginning and final part of the tour are beyond anything I have ever seen in my life with such high emotional connections!

I also went to see the Rugby for the first time in my life and I cannot wait until I can next go! Although I was initially very confused about how it worked, after a nice explanation from Matt, I found myself on the edge of my seat feeling the adrenaline rushing through me joining in with the groans and shouts at the game! Definitely something i want to do more in the future.

This led firmly onto New Year. New Year in my hometown is a spectacular affair! Everyone dresses up in Fancy Dress and although I left it a bit late this year, Army girl struck a high chord and I had such a fabulous night and New Years Day with my dad preparing the best meal ever!!!!

However the festivities left and I decided that it is now time to change my lifestyle, I have been saying for year that I want to lose weight, and I have firmly held onto that idea this year, Joined a gym, kept up with going 3 times a week for the last month and fully intend on continuing! Sweating is almost addictive!
My aim goal is to hit a stone by march; easy to do hopefully! Then another stone before I debark on my adventure in the US.
If I haven't already mentioned it, I will be working across the pond from June to August with a months travelling afterwards. Matt is also joining me in the states but either way It's going to be so so exciting!!!! I need to start preparing so if anyone has any hints or tips please let me know as I have never travelled on a plane for longer than 5 hours before!

Although this has been  brief catch up I am going to try and do a weekly catchup! In the mean time if you wish to follow my weightless journey, go ahead to www.hellohealthygeeg.wordpress.com.

Lots of Love & Happy New Year you lovely people!
G

Ten things rocking my world

Thats right, just a  quick update to tell you about ten things rocking my world right now! I'm trying to be more positive as a person and open myself up to new experiences so!!!
1) I spent far too much money yet now own burgundy Converse, an oversized orange jumper and a little blue skirt.. I COULD LOOK LIKE AMELIA POND IN 5 MINS. (Also, wait for my next haul post.... it's mega!)
2) I Have wonderful friends right now. After a good life clear out it's always nice to revaluate friendships, and realise just how many you have!
3) The Boyf/Bae/SillyMan/Cuddlemonster... and i'm sure he will appreciate reading that. You rock baby!
4) SWEET POTATO... PUMPKIN.....AUTUMNAL FOODS! I love autumn, especially the foods that become available.
5) Possibility of working for Wild Packs next summer... (again... wait for the blog post!)
6) Biting of Nails has decreased! Although weak as hell, my nails are slowly getting there, my biting has almost stop... unless I get a cheeky grabby bit...
7) Christmas! It's getting closer... I'm excited... let me get my tinsel out and sparkle up all of your lives!
8) Uni Work! Despite a slight panic attack the middle of last week, I have a renewed love fr my subject and I am going to smash it this year! I can just feel it!
9) Cooking! I swear I should write down some of my recipes because they are so freaking good I love cooking, I love tasting and quite frankly its such a massive stress reliever for me!
10) The Office US. Because I still love it.... And yet I have watched series 1-7 a billion times (love you netflix....)
MORE UPDATES SOON!
G 

x

Why the Internet is potentially a dangerous thing

I like the internet, its expressive, weirdly wonderful and can sustain boredom no matter where you are around the globe. But it is useless thinking this could relate to a better kind of human being. I try to remain reserved in my opinions of news articles (specifically on the web), however some artless go a bit too far. 

Return of Kings, 2014

THIS came up on my news feed this morning on Facebook after one of my friends shared it in outrage that it even exists. And I agree. 

An eating disorder is not something to laugh at, it is not something to use against another human being, it most definitely is not a defining factor of a relationship and if you agree with anything that article says then you most definitely deserve to rot. 

I have had friends with eating disorders, luckily enough I have never suffered from the illness myself.  However this article makes my skin crawl. One of the '5 reasons' is suggesting that when a woman is feeling vulnerable THAT IS A GOOD THING. 

I can't even outline how pissed this article made me. With all of the positive response after Emma Watsons #HeforShe campaign, I'd have thought the waves of feminism was defining a new chapter for the human race. However this article has only proved to me how wrong I am. 

Finally, the last defining part of this article is the other publications this author has covered...

Many of those publications are all for the gender equality, so why they have supported this mysogynistic arse is beyond me... and possible something that needs to be addressed? 

Not only this article, but Return of King's seems to be an amalgamation of high and mighty men who still believe women are beneath them? I can only hope this website is made of satirical (yet still badly written) content however some of these articles have me second guessing myself... 

Feminism is on the Retreat

The Major Flaw in Taday's Perception of Domestic Violence

Laci Green is Trying to Censor Youtube- Without Consent

And my personal favourite and an article I have already mentioned...

Jennifer Lawrence is not a good role model.

What scares me is the heaps of comments of people who agree with this, men from around the world seem to be using these misleading and bollock's filled articles to support casual sexism. 

Spread this blog post, around the internet and make these people realise that what they are publicising is wrong! This needs attention as quite frankly these articles are no different to a hate crime in my eyes! 

G x

October Fest!

Hello hello Hello!

September has passed on which means I have been twenty for an entire month.. something that worries me because that means time has passed way to quick! This isn't just a usual post, instead it is going to be my October Haul Fest (so far!).

September & October are my two favourite months of the year, autumn colours come back into fashion & quite frankly I can justify wearing a cardigan anywhere. With Gold, Red and eve some cool pastels looking on point for this season, i couldn't help but start gathering my lovely winter clothes!

Winter is all about the smell of apple and cinnamon, mulled cider, roast dinners, snuggled up evenings and beautiful two toned leaves sweeping the country. These golds, browns and auburns are always the base of my wardrobe and often my make up bag. As a natural brunette with hazel eyes, the colours bring out the best in me!

Items (In order Left to Right!)

1. GAP Two Tone Waffle Snood £6.99 SALE

I live in snoods in winter! They go well when your having a lazy day, are a constant source of heat and genuine look very chic. I chose the black and grey mainly because it will go with more of my wardrobe and is a fundamental of my winter/spring wardrobe!

2. ANIMAL Estel Knitted Cardigan £55.00 Student Discount.

I couldn't resist! in fact this cardigan is what I am wearing as I type this. It's soft, snug and honestly? I know £60 is a lot of money for a cardigan but its so perfect! The colours are absolutely incredible comforting and the size of the cardigan (i have a medium) is just that bit baggier so its comfy! 

3.NEXT Floral Dress. £24 

The floral theme has stuck around for the entirety of 2014 and I don't think it is going anywhere! The texture of this dress is slightly bumpy, and the skater skirt is so flattering, especially for someone who is a bit body conscious like me! I like the versatility of this dress. It could be dressed up, dressed down. Worn to lunch or an interview. To me, It is a closet staple! 

4.NEXT Berry Jeans. £20 

Until my most recent attempt at weight loss, I hated jeans. they dug in, they cling to all of the wrong place and always rested on that horrendous muffin top. Since slimming down (7lbs! Woo!) I found these beauties today. The colour is warm, the material is soft unlike other coarse jeans. And they fit!!!!! Literally could not be happier with them! Using coloured jeans is a nice way to shake up an outfit, and also gets you to hunk about apply patterns to it!

5.ANIMAL Alouet Backpack £20 Student Discount

Every backpack I have had since the start of secondary school (Almost a scary ten years ago!) has been from Animal! They are sturdy, trustworthy, fashionable AND come with a two year guarantee! Need I say more? 

6. APPLE 13" Macbook Pro with Retina Display, Upgraded Processor & RAM. £997 Student Discount.

Okkkk. Maybe this isn't what I buy myself every month, however as I sit here typing away on my gorgeous machine, I regret nothing. It is sleek, soft, pretty and weightless. The retina display literally makes it for me and I genuinely love it. Like I would a human child. Apple offer amazing student discount for education, hence the amazing price of this laptop. Maybe Apple isn't everyones cup of tea, and maybe UPS shipping is a pain in the arse, but once you go MAC you never go back. (hehe.)

7.ANIMAL Nevada Boots £40 Student Discount

They are like Uggs crossed with Vans. Vuggs.... Uans. Chose the hybridisation which you find most fun and realise that these shoes are why winter was created. Be fluffy, be stylish and comfy! AND A GREAT PRICE. 

So thats it for now, I'm planning on updating my make up bag within the next month, so maybe Novembers Haul Collage will be filled with lovely makeup surprises! Wish me luck & I hope everyone has an amazing month! HAPPY OCTOBER!

Remember to check out my Youtube/Twitter/Instagram 

G x

Office Day

DISCLAIMER: I have not been taken over by a droid, I am a certified Juice Plus Distributor, I have used the product & truly have 100% trust in it! So please don't think I'm just trying to mug people off!

  

At the beginning of summer, I began my juice Plus trial, pretty skeptical about the whole thing, considering I thought the price was wayyyyy to high! HOWEVER, my eczema on my elbows has got better, my hair is growing better than it has in years, my nails are stronger and yes I have lost a whole stone in a few months.

I am completely envious of people who can have a hard mentality and just smash it out in a weight loss bid. However, I also know there are people like me all over the place who genuinely can't just get into that mentality.

This is why I loved Juice plus. It is so overly strict but more of a realisation of all the shit we put through our bodies. I used the Juice Plus Complete Shakes, after my 10 day detox, I already found that I'd lost a few pounds, but bearing in mind water weight I didn't think anything of it. Instead after I started the shakes (Vanilla, Almond Milk & Peach FTW) I found that I felt more energised, happier and the loving result that my leggings got that little bit looser.

I am have been a lazy juice plus user as well, due to my work commitments this summer I haven't been able to get to the gym & my only exercise has been working & walking everywhere, However  have still seen AMAZING results! As I go back to Uni in little under a week I still saved myself two of my pouches left so that once I get my exercise bike in my room, I will be able to add exercise to my everyday routine and absolutely smash out the last of my target (another stone please!!!!)

The details of the Juice Plus are as follows....

Juice Plus Shakes £32.50 a month, or one standoff payment of £123.75, this is FOUR MONTHS worth of shakes and could possibly be the best decision ever! especially as it works out as costing just under a £1 a day!!!!!

Please email me : georgiamae@me.com  for more info & i will be more than willing to answer your questions!!!

x

Reading Vs Glastonbury

Although i would never consider myself a critic, having been to both of the Uk's leading festivals in the last two years, i feel like it's appropriate to draw some comparisons. 

Glastonbury 2013 VS Reading 2014 

HEADLINERS 

ARCTIC MONKEYS VS PARAMORE / QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 

THE ROLLING STONES VS ARCTIC MONKEYS 

MUMFORD & SONS VS MACKLEMORE/BLINK 182 

In terms if quality, they are both superb line ups. I've had the pleasure of seeing the arctic monkeys twice now. Although i've never really got in on the hype, Alex Turner is sauve, charasmatic and a wonderful frontman. In comparison, Hayley Williams led the female domination and absolutely lit up Readings arena and set of the featival with a bang! She faced a power cut and still entertained thecrowd with a very special 'the only exception' interlude! As for The Rolling Stones, although gods within their own right, i justs didnt feel they connected with the crowd very well, similarly Jake Bugg had next to no audience interaction; a massive turn off for me at a festival. 

However  Sunday night was so full of hyped up fans that I have never quite felt a crowd react so well to any performer Macklemore & Ryan Lewis held the reading crowd in their palm, with dancers, interaction with the crowd, flames and fireworks! I have never screamed quite so loud in my life it was absolutely incredible. That was swiftly followed by Blink 182 who absolutely rocked the closing act of the festival, although Mumford and sons are a favourite of mine, Blink did reawaken the 14 year old little rock pop punk in me. 

Overall; excellent music tastes on both sides on differing sides of the spectrum. 

The facilities, toilet standards are similar, however the toilets in reading's arena were a breath of very much needed fresh air! There was also a lovely carnival ( albeit pricey!) and some excellent food options though again their prices were just that little bit too high for my liking (£4 for chips?! Really reading?!) Glasto had a lot more to offer with circus acts, an arts field, the chilled field of avalon... It gave you somethingg better to do than just sitting and waiting between your favourite acts, although I am aware there is a significant size difference between the two venues. 

One thing I will downright SHAME reading for is the drinking rules. Bearing in mind that alcohol has become almost part of the festival experience it annoys me to no end that you are not aloud ANY alcohol into the reading arena. With the average price inside £4.90 for a Tuborg, £4.70 for cider or any single measure and mixer with no ice, to even get a slight buzz could put you back £20! 

I understand the importance of safe drinking, but I can also understand why taking drugs is a more valid option to most reading festival goers, in the long run it is cheaper to get the same hype as spending 30 quid on alcohol. 

Sadly the extrotionate prices have really ruined the reading experience for me.  Water is even charged at £2.20 a bottle with only one water top up facility in the main arena! This should be addressed and sorted because i've found myself having a relatively tame experience in comparison to Glastonbury. 

It could be the exclusivity and competition of getting Glastonbury Tickets, but in general it attracts a different type of people. I've been pitched next to the walkway at Reading and even earplugs wont 

Cover up the hideously annoying shouts of drunken groups of lads, out of their faces or the underaged girls and of course my complete favourite of middle classed man bun wearing arsehole who think that just because daddy paid for their ticket they have a god given right to push past you in a crowd which has no room in it.

Instead of focussing on being happy, many of the Reading go-er's were flattening peoples tents whilst they were in it or even setting tents alight. It's a horrible feeling especially when you are camping alone that you could be the next victim. 

At Glasto, everyone was happy, there was no angry teenagers just people who genuinely enjoyed the music and put two fingers up to everyone else. 

At Reading, I overheard one man say ' fuck me i'd sniff her gash! Followed by a lovely young girl state 'LETS GET FUCKING MORTAL YOU BUNGH OF C*NTS!' 

I think that sums up which if the two experiences I would do again, however the end result is always the same... A desperate need of a shower, bed and new vocal chords! 

REVIEW: Inbetweeners 2

It was always going to be unlikely that the sequel to the box office smash The Inbetweeners was going to a hit. 

That is what I wish i could say, despite irking me with fundamentally comedy based around mysodgny I cant help but commend the director and those four man boys on the second film following the successful TV show. 

I'm not a fan of sequels. The Lion King 2 let me down, not to mention The Expendables 2 & 3... Then again.. Jaws 2 wasnt THAT bad (i joke!). However altogether they did a very good job. 

The style of filming is what held it together for me. This film was very standalone, it didnt leave open ended and on a whole was much more polished that the first lads holiday nightmare! Instead the character depths were developed whilst still maintaining the british boyish charm(?!) that makes them so appealing to the audience. 

Despite a rocky & slightly rushed beginning Morris & Beesley hols it together with well spaced belly laughs which leave the audience cringing but unable to look away... Alot like Will's attempts to chat up the dithering hippy that is Katie! 

What does this mean for the group as a whole though? Undeniably, They are leaving the land of being inbetweeners anymore. Although we'd love to we cant follow these 4 men through the rest of their life... Personally I hope they leave it there. There is nothing worse than a comedy which has gone on for far too long & is barely scraping the barrell anymore .*cough*american pie *cough* 

There could have been some recognition as too what happened to all of the ladies in the previous film, will & neils lovers are barely mentioned.... And lucy's apparent mental breakdown is bordering on offensive. Despite this they deserve  

4 stars!!! 

The world grieves... Why is nothing being done.

There are millions of things happening in the world as i write this, and a billion i would love to expose and talk about. 

However, this morning I woke up and read the news & many will know that Robin Williams has died. A man full of laughter and brought joy to each generation of children, adults & golden oldies. With a suspected suicide on the cards, & a previous history of drink/drug addiction, i feel like the one thing which ia being shoved under the carpet is the depresseion he suffered for a very long time. 

Depression is not a case of Oh you'll feel better about it tomorrow or stop being so overdramatic. It is mind consuming, can start from the simplest of things and I consider it one of the silent killers sweeping the Uk due to nobody knowing how to tackle it. 

When my gran passed away, it wrecked me, i cried for days and for weeks it was put down to just grief. About a month later my dad took me to the doctors because my usual high spirit had disappeared, i had no energy levels. In fact the only thing that man could do was tell my friends to skip a day of school in a desperate bid to make me smile. 

By no means did I feel suicidal, I'd had that feeling years beforehand. However at the same time my motivation had gone and I just didnt care about anything. It was isolating & totally consuming. Eventually, after Doctors recomendation i was prescribed Anti-Depressants. It took two weeks for me to start feeling lighter and after a month I began to ween myself off of them. I felt fresh and safe and with a councillor to talk to at school, just about everything got that little bit easier. 

All it took was for me to ask for someone to listen, i can guarentee everyone if they read this, one person they know will listen . They will offer support and help you realise you are not alone.

And that is what i cannot stress enough. If the worlds funniest man can suffer to the point he takes his own life.... Whats to say you cant? Please just speak to someone, dont let it overwhelm you and keep strong!! 

Xx

Relationships 3.0

I should become a guru in this shit. I've had just about every hell thrown at me in the last 5 years & have still managed to come out (just) sane. 

Trust is the foundation of anything & everything in a relationship. Losing that trust can result in agonizing disaster. Unless you ignore your brain & follow your heart. 

I look around at all of the relationships around me, some old & some new. Some people are still in the honeymoon phase whete everything is exciting & dangerous and the thrill overides any genuine emotion whereas some of them are people who have been through hell & back and stuck together dispite better judgement. 

I dont have many answers on how to handles a crisis. 

All i do know is that a key to a successful relationships is the constant run of little surprises to each other, making each ither laugh & never letting the physical flame die out. Because thats when people look elsewhere and grown envious of the idea of grass being greener on the other side. 

My brain torrents through ten billions tons  of shite at a massive rate at the most inconvienient times however the one thing i find useful is imagining your life without the other, if you feel nothing, then run. If you do, then try and salvage. 

Relationships are not quick fixes. My favourite thibg my gran ever said to me was 

Georgia, remember only the best things are worth fighting for. 

I miss my gran. 

YOUTUBE UPDATE

                           

look at this!! Two posts in one night; aren't I just wonderful:) 

This is mainly a self promotion, I've uploaded a few videos to my YouTube channel which is very exciting!! One is an explanation of my summer and YouTube absence; not that any of my zero subscribers are sobbing (sorry www.rikkithegirl.wordpress.com I lied) and the other is of my new home!! 

Now the second year of uni is fast approaching I have new digs!!! That's right a flash 5 bedroom in yiewsley!! I'm moving in with uni friends and we all now live in a lovely house!!!

I haven't taken photos but one of my videos is a tour of my stately home so please. Feel free to have a look!! 

Www.youtube.com/ThisisGeorgiaa

Go crazy guys and let me know what you think or what you want to see next...as long as it's not boobies orrrrrrr me trying to ride a unicycle!!! 

Journalism & my hometown

This is something I hold very close to my heart. I was born in Weymouth & have lived there the majority if my life. Before you start reading what I have to say; i'd love for you to read these two articles which have been in national news this week;

The Guardians Response; 

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/29/why-locals-love-weymouth

The Observers report. 

http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/jun/22/sun-sea-inequality-social-crisis-britain-resorts-weymouth

I really do hope you've read these, because otherwise what i'm about to say will appear completely out of context. 

I love Weymouth, but I am not blind to its flaw, my childhood was made up of running along the beach, idle stares from begrudging middle class mothers because I was raised by a single man, having my school bus route cut meaning I had to walk 50 minutes every morning to primary school, underage drinking, the beginning of my now prominent work ethic and determination to gain something better than what this lovely seaside town can offer me. 

Its true, the pregnancy rating of Weymouth has soared, on average in every shool year through secondary school there was at least one girl who fell pregnant... But from what I have seen each of these mothers are doing a better job at raising there child than the average 30-odd woman whose chatting to her mates as her child screams in her pushchair complaining about how hard her life is. (Without being judge openly by people in the street) 

I've witnessed street fights, been bullied, cried over lost love, seen grown teachers have mental breakdowns due to the relentless torture of our science class, and yet come out of it head girl of my school, visited Ghana on an exchange programme  and then later  student president of my sixth form. 

In the class system, most likely dictated by a journalist in a swanky office in London;  I should be considered working class. However I now study in London, have passed my first year of university, become vice president of the climbing society, gained a decent student job as a mentor AND done all this proudly representing my heritage.

 None of this could have been possible if I hadnt of been pushed by underpaid teachers who did their best to give every student the best options possible. 

I have friends who decided against leaving weymouth & have stayed, one is now an assistant manager of a public house on Weymouth's beautiful harbour side.  She is eighteen. No journalist can argue that she is wasting away in a town of poverty when she helps run a resturant that hits up to 300 covers a night in summer. 

Although I will proudly protect Weymouth, I agree there is work to be done, the town is slowly being enveloped in hundred of resturants and any shops are disappearing; Brewers Quay was a thriving part of Weymouth community, made the town's 'Victorian night' special and fun, it hosted childrens partys, had a sweet shop alongside supporting the work of independant weymouth artists. 

It was shut to be converted into a hotel complex before the 2012 Olympics which never happened. It is now a antiques l emporium(more appropriately named between my friends as a thrift shop) ran by volunteers desperate to renew  Weymouth back to its glory days. 

In conclusion to this rant, I can guarentee I've supported and challenged both articles you have just read, but supposedly I am the result of poor education and one of the hundreds of people The Observer have deemed aspiration-less. But all i will say is Tracy Mcveigh,  I understand you were probably told to write about the worst parts of Weymouth and completely ignore any good, but if there is one thing the average Weymouthian can do... Is remember a name. Bad luck for taking that bullet, as you are now no longer welcome.... But hey... What do I know? I'm not part of the 21st Century?! 

G 

My entry into the Depths of Perception 2014 Competition

To find out more about the competition or wnter yourself please visit: 

Depth of Perception Contest

Tremadog; the naked climbing facility!

For anyone who is into rock climbing indoors or outdoors then they'll probably be aware of some of the great climbing adventures which are available in the uk. 

I've mentioned before that I am part of Bums (Brunels Mountaineering society) and I'm going to be the Vice President next university year! 

Speaking of which, I have just spent my bank holiday climbing in the drizzly(and occasionally sunshiny) depths of North Wales in the little town of Tremadog. (Pronounced tramadok; cheers to the welsh language!) 

I'm still relatively a baby in terms of climbing, however this weekend I did my first ever Trad climb and loved every bloody minute of it! Admittedly it wasn't very hard, only a rating of a DIF, but it was absolutely amazing. 

I may have also of got relatively undressed on top of one of the climbs and embraced nature as it should be embraced.... In my birthday suit. 

In other news, I have got the job as a student mentor next year at Uni, something I am super excited about!!! It pays amazing and fits around MY hours at Uni so overall is a massive bonus. 

In my last post I mentioned my slight unhappiness at my current childhood workplace at the moment, however there has been progress! I have had an interview for Weymouth Sealife Centre something which I am super excited about overall!!! 

Although this is a short post, I am currently on my break as part of my treacherous twelve close and thankfully the half term weather is shocking and therefore I get a looooong break!! 

I'll be doing a proper post soon, Bout something relatively exciting (maybe) so keep your eyes open & happy (almost) June people!!! 

G x

Change

Hello Hello Hello!

It's been a while since I last updated, and hopefully this post will do it's best to explain why i've been quite so'tardy to the party' (cheers RHOBH!!!!).

Since I last blogged, I let you all know that I was staying at the OH's which is still true, going lovely and all that jazz. He puts up with my grumps & I put up with his distinctive piggish behaviour on occasion.

However there have been a few changes! My cousin Samantha Birch (T: @sambirchwriter) has released a book! The High Street Bridge's Guide is an absolute little cracker. Although I'm not planning on getting married any time soon being at the ripe old age of nineteen, non-biased family relative aside this is a really good read, It 'flows' as such and isn't completely overwhelming unlike other wedding guide literature often is.

I've also become a member or the JuicePlus+ gang! That's right, I've sold out & put myself on a surprisingly alright diet! For those of you who are unaware, The Juiceplus craze is sweeping the country with people signing up with a desperate bid to lose weight! It can be taken in several different formats (chewable tablets or shakes as the most common) and I chose the Shakes!
Before you start the actual shakes, you need to take a ten day detox, which is something I really struggled with, however once the shakes arrived it wasn't too bad. You drink two shakes a day and then one 'clean' meal in the evening.

I have quite a busy schedule, and unsociable eating hours at my workplace, however the shakes are filling and do make me feel full for a few hours before my nice healthy dinner. In terms of effect, I haven't noticed a considerable weight loss yet, hover I have noticed a few inches coming off my waist and my stomach isn't as bloated any more!

It's a bit dear, at £32.50 a month for 4 months or a one of payment but I can't complain, it's helping me make some better choices and I feel better in myself!.

I have entered a competition! Wateraid are looking for a blogger at Glastonbury this year! It's a long shot, where all I had to make was a quick 15 second instagram vid, however I'd love it if you guys would check it out, 5 people will be shortlisted with the fifth being voted in by the amount of views it receives on the internet! thats you lovely people!

Fourth and final change is that I am looking for a new job! The sad moment has finally happened where I am sick and tired of my life at the pub and all the  hassle that comes with it.  So I'm trying to find a small summer job to last me until August, a few hours a week and nice and easy.

SO.

That is the change occurring in my life at the moment! I'll try and get back to regular blogging :)

G x

P.S THANK YOU I'M ALMOST AT 1000 VIEWS <3

Twitter support!

My blog is still relatively new and I'm not really expecting anything to happen with this blog, I'm not expecting overnight fame, I'm actually quite a private person ( ha I know most of you are rolling your eyes at that) a blogger private? Never!! 

Anyway I'm quite tired of the negativity which is surrounding social media at the moment and this has been something that has frequently been happening on my twitter feed. 

These people whoever they are have really made my day! They have broadened my little radar and I now have hundreds of people around the globe taking quick I looks into my life. 

I'd like to get to know some of you, never feel like you can't talk to me :) surprisingly I can be rather friendly! 

G x