Some more randomness

Hello reader!

Been a while since my last post. Truth is there wasn't a lot I coulda told you about! Been doing even more extra shifts. There's a lot of em going due to numerous dramas in both my work and the centre that the shop is in, but I'm glad to do the extra shifts, especially as I keep finding shows and gigs I want to go to!

I have been back to Thorpe Park a couple of times since my last post. Not that that's unexpected. I used my queueing time to learn and perfect the art of 'solving a Rubik's cube' (I didn't just do this in queues, I literally spent hours learning the technique). I am now able to comfortably solve the cube in 3 minutes, but can manage in 2 if I rush and have no distractions! Time well spent, me thinks!

I'm now in Poland (arrived on Friday, back on Saturday) and, if I'm honest, the trip has been better than expected so far! One day spent in the sun in the garden (wasn't able to do this for years as I don't have a garden back in the UK and my grandparents used to have a dog which scared the life out of me!), a trip to the brand new Hard Rock Cafe (I LOVE them!) and lots of cake pretty much sums it up! Plus, I'm using the trip to read the 3rd Bridget Jones book-I'm loving it so far, but for some reason the very fact I'm reading it is serving as a great source of amusement for many people around me...

Lastly, I've been exposing my cousin to the delights of Hollywood Ending, EofE and 5sos pretty much non-stop since we got here. I'm using the fact that I won't be seeing HWE live for a while because of their return to the US to play their songs in particular on-repeat today. My cousin is not happy but he has no choice, especially as he's 12 and I could easily beat him if we were to wrestle.

Anyway, over and out! 'Til next time!

Work Hard, Play Hard

Hi reader!

So, as the title suggests, I have been working a fair amount since my last blog post. Yup, I did a grand total of 24 extra hours of work! And, guess what... back to work tomorrow for 8 more! To be honest, I'm just making up for money I've already spent! Band t-shirts, other merch and, of course, tickets! Talking of which...

It may not come as a shock that Hollywood Ending have pretty much become my favourite band (McBusted not included. They're in a league of their own). As a result, I had a desperate search (mainly on twickets) for cheap tickets to Hyde Park Festival on Sunday. And, luckily for me, the search was successful! Yup, £15 each, totally worth it! Not only did I see 'em perform, not only did I meet em again, I also caught a pick! But, best of all I met some awesome people! Yup, we chat on twitter, Facebook etc and ALL LOVE HOLLYWOOD ENDING!!!! Its great, this whole making friends malarkey.

Oh yeah, it's a Son Of Dork pick. I fangirled a lot.

I also managed to get myself to Old Rope again, which was great fun as always. And, finally, my dad went away to Poland, which meant lots of eating out and general good timez (with a z, yes it was that good)!

Eugh. Feel like this has been a tad dull. Sorry!
Well, 'til next time!

Some stuff I got up to

Hi reader!

So its fair to say that I have been having a lot of fun since my last post. So much so that if I was to write about everything in detail, you'd stop reading because it would be way too long. So I guess I'll just list some stuff and write in detail about the MOST AMAZING DAY EVER!!!

I managed to bag myself and my friend a ticket each to the TV recording of 'Virtually Famous', which will be aired on E4 at some point soon. It's hosted by Kevin McHale from Glee and has Chris Stark and Seann Walsh (LEGEND!) as team captains. It was great fun and made even better by the fact that Seann's team was comprised of half The Vamps and Tom Rosenthal. Plus, we walked round London a lot that day (my favourite thing to do!) and sat on Nelson's Column for a bit post-filming. YAY!

My feet are the small ones. I fit in children's shoes.

Within the week, I also met up with my friend who I used to play tennis with. She left and went to uni, but she's back in town at the moment (*fanfare*)! Finally, I decided on Friday to go to Chessington World of Adventures. It was very hot, and this made a great way to cool down. Also, no one tends to look at the zoo during summer so I got a good glimpse at zebras, lions, tigers etc!

Last, and the best thing of the week was Sunday 6th July, or as it shall now be known 'HYDE PARK DAY!'. Yes, I went to a festival. Not a camping in the mud, wear wellies-esque one but a fest nonetheless! We turned up around 3 hours before doors and it was totally worth it! I met someone with EXACTLY the same first name as me (this has never ever happened to me!) and was incredibly close for Hollywood Ending's set!

Oh yeah, I also met them. THAT DEFINITELY HAPPENED!!! Other people I saw included Scouting For Girls (my 15 year old self would be screaming SO MUCH!), Wheatus (joined by Hollywood Ending at one point!), the Backstreet Boys (joined by James Bourne! It rained so much during their set...) and MCBUSTED!!!! As if you have to ask... it was epic. My friend had never been with me to a concert like that and I think I may have scared her a tad... And the people around me... Oops!

Righty-o! I think that's where I'll leave it. Bye!

Bands and Bruises

Hello reader!

It's been quite a while since I last blogged, so thought I'd update you on what been happening since my return from Disneyland. The title pretty much sums it up-I'll be honest, there's been a lack of comedy in my life. That will, however, all be fixed by Monday!

I guess I should start with bands. It will come as no surprise to most people who know anything about me that, when McBusted support act Hollywood Ending (who just so happen to have James Bourne's brother (who played Peter in the Year 3000 video) as a member) played at Thorpe Park, I of course told my boss I really needed a half day and rushed to the park as quick as possible (while still driving sensibly). I may have only been on one ride that day, but it is most definitely one of the best trips I have ever had to the park! I wish I could sum up just how good they were, but I'm not great at doing that (it normally just ends up with the overuse of the word amazing...). All I'll say is that not a day has gone by where I haven't listened to all their songs and  I have pretty much forced my friend to become a fan. Also, 3 out of 4 had their faces painted the 2nd time they performed, and if there's anything I do like, it's a band that can rock face paint.

Before and after... Yes, I know you can't see the face paint. It's the Joker, a lightning bolt and a lion!

This picture is pretty awesome.

I'll be honest, the 2nd band I've got in to over the last few weeks came as a bit of a surprise to me, especially as they supported 1D on tour. Yup, 5SOS. All you gotta know is that they are awesome. Don't question, just listen (I could ramble, but it's late now!)

Lastly, bruises. I've been collecting them. Current total is 7. I shall list:

1) Ankle-not sure how I got it if I'm honest!

2) Just under right knee-walked in to the same bench twice at the V&A wedding dress exhibition. I shouted 'owww' and an old lady stared. The bruise is pretty cool if I'm honest and has lasted 2 weeks!

3-7) Knees-bumper cars at leavers day. I like to get up speed then bump in to someone (best way to do it!). But you do end up hitting your knee a lot...

I hope my bruises last. They're cool.

Well, thats about it I think. I have got up to more, but think I've already taken up a fair amount of your day! 'Til next time!

I'M FREE!!!!

Hello reader!
So, I have finally finished my education! After around 15 years, I no longer have to attend any classes, meetings or exams, and as you may be able to tell, I'm rather happy.

Of course, I've been making the most of this time, and in true Suzanna style, I went straight on holiday as soon as was possible (Sunday after my last exam to be exact) and made my way to Disneyland Paris for a 4-day fun-filled holiday! To say it was good would be a ridiculous understatement. It was BRILLIANT!

(This picture is made even better by the fact that there are no people in it, just one lone pigeon.)

I met a lot of characters while I was there, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Goofy, Donald Duck, Rapunzel (queued 2 hours for that, totally worth it), Aladdin, Woody and Jessie. However, the stand-out character was Buzz Lightyear, who danced with me and was generally awesome especially bearing in mind I was about 10 years older than most people in the long queue behind me!

My favourite rides were, no doubt, the Hollywood Tower of Terror and the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Both were totally EPIC! I also enjoyed the Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, and it turns out I'm pretty good at that. First go, I managed to get over 10x as many points as my mum AND I was one-handed thanks to a Mickey Mouse balloon!

As you can probably gather, I could go on and on and on and on.... but I'll stop there. Oh! I forgot to talk about the souvenirs I bought! Kidding, that would take me ages.

Well, seeing as, à bientôt!

A performance at a theme park

Hello reader!

I'm afraid that these past couple o' weeks have been pretty dull. It says something when one of the highlights of your week is that you finally tried 'Robinsons Squash'd'. Saying that, I was pleasantly surprised.

Since last time I blogged I've had my final lesson of proper education. Not going to uni means that, once exams are over, I am education free! Can't say I'm not happy about that, but I will miss the student discounts.

In this rather dull time, there was, however, one great event. EofE, a band who supported McBusted on their tour, performed on Bank Holiday Monday at Thorpe Park. It was a no-brainer, I was going! Especially as it would only cost me petrol (thank goodness for annual passes) and the drive is not far at all. I ended up spending the day freezing cold and on my own but, seriously, it was worth it 100%!

It is fair to say that I may be a bit of a fan now. They really are awesome-trust me on that one! Hopefully they'll return to the London-Surrey area someday soon, as I'd quite like to see them live again. Until then, I guess I'll just have to play the four songs I have downloaded on repeat, as I have been for the last four days (Lust, Lust acoustic version, Kiss Me Like You Mean It, and Dirty Diana, if you're interested).

Right. So that's this blog done. Bit dull, and please don't get your hopes up for the next one as, for the next two weeks, this girl's gonna be sitting exams. Woop-de-doo.

Well, 'til then!

The Post-McBusted Blues...

Hey reader,

The last three weeks have been spent not doing too much, I'll be honest. A lot of the time, I've been wishing I was seeing McBusted, watching videos from the concerts and checking out pictures from each gig. The word 'obsessed' has been used. I wish I could see them again, but won't be long as I get to see them in July in Hyde Park!

As much as I wish could go on about it more, I shall leave McBusted there and write about the other stuff that has been happening. Such as exams, which start in around 3 weeks. Eugh. Studying. I hate it, as does everyone else. So enough about that.

Of course exams etc do NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES mean I can stop having fun! May bank holiday was spent at Alton Towers, which was great fun. As it's far from my place I have to go for a couple of days in order to make the most of it! As well as that, I also went to the recording of 'Sweat the small stuff' with Rita Ora among the guests. I quite enjoy going to TV recordings as it's a free night out with loads of games, plus you get to see the show before anyone else!

Last but (of course) not least, I went to Old Rope again. We hadn't been for 2 weeks, so were rather surprised when a) the bar staff remembered our drink order and b) the man on the door said 'don't worry, your usual seats are still free'. I like that fact. But it now means I shall have to choose wisely when taking any friends there (eventually)... Small price to pay!

Well, I think this has been suitably boring. Here is a picture of Danny Jones to make up for it.

'Til next time!