Playlist. #1

Better Off Without You - Summer Camp

Can't Stand Me Now - The Libertines

Evening / Morning - Bombay Bicycle Club

Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepson

Baba O'Riley - The Who

Right Thru Me - Nicki Minaj

Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap

Too Young To Kill - Brite Futures

Not Coming Home - Maroon 5

I Still Remember - Bloc Party

Want U - Lo-Fi-Fnk

I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You - Black Kids

Kiss Me - Rediscover

LSF - Kasabian

LYMH.

This weekend...

Marcus played golf whilst I avoided revision like the plague... 

Guess which are England and which are America? :)

LYMH.

forgive us for what we have done because we are young.

I'm so late to the hype but Young by Tulisa has become my sunshine anthem the past couple of days. I didn't even like the song at first but now I'm obsessed! It makes me think of beaches and laughter and friends and dancing and SUMMER.

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Can't wait to finish my exams and begin my summer. 

LYMH.

A couple of summery days.

We might be 3000 miles apart but we've both been getting some nice weather recently...

(From top left, clockwise) My sister & I whilst out shopping in Manchester, my uncle's dog enjoying the sunshine, a picture he sent me whilst he was having dinner by the canal, him driving home with a rather pretty sunset, out for a lunch in Boston and a pic from his recent lacrosse trip.

Needless to say his photos recently have been more interesting than mine! However, I did have a lovely time out with my sister and may have spent a few more pennies than I should have done... damn you Zara!

LYMH.

Christmas 2011: London

When you mention to 99% of American's that you're from England, their first response is to assume that you live in London. Their second response is often something to do with the Queen/Royal Wedding/Drinking lots of tea.

So yeah, when Marcus visited for the very first time he was always going to want to go to London and see the sights. We only went for a few days and even though we didn't get time to do half the things I wanted to, I still think he got a good idea of the capital and it's delights.

One of our first stops was Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. I adored seeing the crown jewels again (such a sucker for anything sparkly) and all the history of the Tower is amazing.

And of course, a trip to London wouldn't be the same without a flight on the London Eye. 

On our last day we met up with some of our friends from camp for drinks. Was weird but lovely to see people again. I hope I return some day because I met some amazing people and hopefully we'll all stay in touch for years to come!

So there are some of my pitiful pictures from our time in London. I'm so bad at remembering to take pics - I will get better! Still, we had such a good time and I'm so glad we got to spend a few days with just each other for company.  

LYMH.

Christmas 2011: Liverpool

After the hectic rush of Christmas we spent a day recovering, enjoying spending time in each others company and eating a lot of Christmas chocolate. Chill time was good but as Marcus was only in England for 10 days, I knew that we should make the most of the time and so along with my parents we set off for an afternoon in Liverpool. 

We did The Beatles museum, walked around the docks and then went for a browse around Liverpool One. I love The Beatles and I've been to the museum a few times so knew what to expect but I think Marcus enjoyed it. I think they've really hit the right balance of information, memorabilia, reconstructions etc. and it makes for a really nice trip. If you haven't been and get the chance then do!

LYMH.

10 ways to avoid essay writing:

 

1. Go shopping/ shop online 

2. Bake cupcakes 

3. Tidy bedroom/bathroom/kitchen etc. meticulously 

4. Try on your wardrobe and create new and interesting outfit combinations

5. Do some good ol' Facebook stalking 

6. Paint your nails 

7. Write a letter to your boyfriend/friend/relative/anyone 

8. Catch up on reality tv (Made in Chelsea is the best at the mo!) 

9. Take a nap 

10. Write a blog post on 10 ways to avoid writing an essay 

 Oops!

LYMH.