tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19769201377821662402024-03-06T00:45:42.209+00:00Through these brown eyesGina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-63292585242822049872013-12-12T22:39:00.000+00:002013-12-12T22:40:36.779+00:00Christmas is almost upon us!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">How is everyone getting on with their Christmas shopping? Don't forget to visit a previous post of mine to see how you can save money on your online shopping! <a href="http://throughthesebrowneyes1.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/how-to-save-money-on-your-christmas.html">http://throughthesebrowneyes1.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/how-to-save-money-on-your-christmas.html</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />I've been so busy recently trying to get everything sorted, finishing off uni work as well as lots of lovely photoshoots! - Please take a look at my photography page and share it if you know anyone who may be interested! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/georginabalmerphotography">www.facebook.com/georginabalmerphotography</a></span></span><br />
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<br />Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-19920159970204241822013-11-11T18:30:00.000+00:002013-11-11T18:30:01.443+00:00TGI Friday's: Cocktails, Tapas & Art ♥ @TGIFridaysUK<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On Wednesday night, I had a text from one of my now best friends <a href="http://www.justrach.com/">Rachael</a> (who I actually met through blogging) asking if I wanted to be her plus one to a bloggers '<i>Live Art & Cocktails</i>' event the next day at <a href="https://twitter.com/TGIFridaysUK">@TGIFridaysUK </a>in Manchester. It was a night to celebrate their new range of cocktails - '<i>100 cocktails as 100 unique works of art</i>' as well as their tapas menu and of course I'm not one to turn down free tasters and, most importantly, free cocktails so I jumped at the chance!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've only ever been to TGI Friday's once before and although the food was great, I have experienced the place it in a whole different way! We were firstly led upstairs to a bar where we were introduced to the event and were told how "they wanted their attendees to represent the cocktails as pieces of art."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Right from the start, Rachael and I could tell that these bartenders weren't just there to serve people their drinks and that be it.. they all had their own cheeky, fun sides yet were hugely knowledgeable about the drinks they were serving and it was a night that they could share their passion. We learnt very quickly that the bartenders know how to mix around 700 different cocktails.. amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />The evening was especially to showcase their newer cocktails inspired by American sweets and desserts: Popping Candy Strawberry Margarita, Passionate Rose and Lemon Meringue Pie. We were each allowed three complimentary cocktails and were also told to challenge the bartenders in our choices.. no mojitos! The first drink we both had was the Popping Candy Strawberry Margarita.. who in their right mind would refuse a drink like a strawberry margarita that included popping candy?! It was delicious and I suggest you all try it! - A winner right from the start! We were then told by people walking round to challenge the bartenders as much as we could and this made me realise how much they really know their stuff. The second and third time we were served drinks, I just mentioned some spirits I liked, and got given the most amazing cocktails! Rachael even saw some chocolate flakes behind the bar and her words were "I want something frozen, fruity, with tequila and a chocolate flake!" Amazingly, our barman <a href="https://twitter.com/fastraksteve">@fastraksteve</a> managed to come up with something! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Throughout the evening, we were being served samples from TGI's <a href="http://www.tgifridays.co.uk/manchester-royal-exchange/the-grill/friday-style-tapas">new tapas menu </a>alongside the cocktails. I would never have thought to go there for tapas but how wrong I was... the food was amazing and I can't wait to go back! - (It's a shame we had to share the food with other bloggers at the event as I'm sure we could easily have filled ourselves up all evening!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In between trying to keep myself from eating all the food, we wandered round the event to visit the artists that were there, each producing their own style of art to represent the three newer drinks on the menu. There was <a href="https://twitter.com/carolinedowsett">Caroline Dowsett</a>, who painted a portrait inspired by the Passionate Rose drink,<a href="https://twitter.com/madeby_millie"> Millie Connors</a> who made a lemon meringue pie from felt (of which we could take away packs to make a slice!) Lastly, there was <a href="https://twitter.com/erinecho">Erin Echo</a> who created illustrated Polaroid portraits for the guests based on their Twitter photos! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As if that wasn't enough, the hugely talented bartenders from TGI's were also demonstrating their talents to the bloggers. A couple of them spent most of their evening showing off their flair bartending skills, of which Rachael had a go and was actually pretty good! Another of the barmen / waiters, Ron, was a magician.. you can find him on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ronismagic">@Ronismagic</a> and he completely and utterly stunned us with his magic! I have never been more amazed by a close up magician before and will be telling everyone I'm photographing weddings for to get in touch with him... I just can't even explain how good he is! - You need to see it for yourselves!! (We even got his autograph for when he becomes famous!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I just want to say a huge thanks to all the TGI staff & guests for such an enjoyable evening, but also to everyone who organised it. Most of all thanks to Rachael for asking me to be her plus one! I had such a good evening and what I loved most was the genuine care the bartenders had for their guests, that they just wanted us all to have a good time and I loved that their passion for the cocktail menu utterly shone through!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span>Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-74301037113573835672013-11-10T18:00:00.000+00:002013-11-10T18:00:03.085+00:00How to save money on your Christmas shopping! (The easy way!)<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I honestly don't know where this year has gone to, but what I do know is it's almost the time of the year where millions of presents across the country are being given and received! As the John Lewis & Coca-Cola adverts have been aired, I feel as though I am allowed to mention it... <i>Christmas</i> is under 50 days away!! And I'm so excited! However, I do know that a big worry at this time of year is always money... my reason for writing this post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At this time of year, the shops start to get manic with people suddenly thinking 'I need to start my christmas shopping,' especially at the weekends.. So many people I know resort to internet shopping for this reason. Did you know that internet shopping can actually mean you receive money for free?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's all down to this website: <a href="http://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/gina_b1989">Top CashBack</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Quite a people I know are wary of these sites but there is nothing to worry about.. you simply follow the link to sign up, and before you go to the website you are intending on shopping on, you just write the name of it into the search box. There's only a few websites I know that haven't been registered on there, but you'd rather spend an extra 10 seconds typing in a website name to save you money, wouldn't you?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here's how to save money in a couple steps:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When the money has been made payable, you can 'pay out' using a number of different methods: Straight into your bank account (which I use), Paypal, or you can get a bit of a bonus if you transfer it into a Love2Shop voucher, Amazon gift certificate and a few others!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And that's it!<br />Whether you save 40p or £40, every little bit certainly does help! Especially if it means you can save more money than actually going into the shop on the high-street. Before I signed up to this site I was a bit wary, but after a couple years and hundreds of pounds worth of savings, I haven't looked back! - I've even saved over £40 changing energy providers just going through this website first. So, from buying train tickets, to a domain name for a website, to clothing, see what you can save on!</span><br />
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<br />Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-45636845384758250562013-11-10T16:30:00.001+00:002013-11-10T16:30:50.325+00:00Photography Work<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For those of you who don't know, I have a photography business alongside my university course. I have recently updated the newborn photographs on my page and would love if you could take a look.<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/georginabalmerphotography">www.facebook.com/georginabalmerphotography</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Please feel free to get in contact if you would like any more information on the photography services I offer!</span></div>
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-20422063784017831272013-10-16T21:53:00.003+01:002013-10-16T21:54:17.069+01:00Quote of the Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-42803841217156771312013-09-22T18:00:00.000+01:002013-09-22T18:00:00.271+01:00Tangle Teezer Review<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Back in June for my birthday I asked for a Tangle Teezer as had wanted to try one out for ages. Let me tell you.. having naturally curly / wavy hair could be great but I have battled with many a severe tangle my whole life. I have quite thick hair very very prone to tangles.. I literally can wash my hair and by the time it has dried it has knotted all underneath. My hair has always been like this, no matter what silky soft conditioning treatments I use and after hearing about the Tangle Teezer, I had to try it.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(All photos by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/georginabalmerphotography">Georgina Balmer Photography</a> - Please ask for permission to use)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Product Description:</span><br /><br /><span class="bold" style="font-style: italic;">Ask yourself </span><span style="font-style: italic;">-
are you a hair criminal who is repeatedly guilty of torturing your
hair with inappropriate brushes or combs that only tug, tighten and
tear tangles from your hair? If the answer is yes, help is at hand.
Hair rehabilitation is painless and easy with </span><span class="italic" style="font-style: italic;">Tangle Teezer</span><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Change your hair brush not your lifestyle.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> A </span><span class="italic" style="font-style: italic;">Tangle Teezer</span><span style="font-style: italic;">
hair brush will break the cycle of broken hair and give tangled hair
the brush off. A revolution in detangling hair, it has the ability to
flex and not pull upon contact with tangles, gently and effortlessly
delivering smooth and shiny hair in an instant. The result? </span> <span style="font-style: italic;">Hair perfection.</span> <span style="font-style: italic; top: 310px;"><br /><br />Your perfect hair care partner, <span class="italic">Tangle Teezer Original</span>
is a gentle pain free hair detangler that has been referred to as the
miracle brush that detangles like nothing else. Its secret is it allows
you to manage and style your hair as never before, transforming
tangled hair into stress free, style-able hair and encouraging your
hair’s natural shine and thickness to return.</span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In all honesty, I was a little wary about how something so little could work like a dream, but how wrong I was! The Tangle Teezer is so small it fits snug in the palm of your hand, with bristles that come in varying lengths. The bristles are short, very flexible and don't tear at your hair like many other brushes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For me, this doesn't smoothly cut through the tangles, but it does work like a miracle compared to any other brush I have EVER used. Literally. I can't believe I hadn't tried it sooner!! No longer do I have to grab hold of my hair tightly for it to not sting my scalp.. I can run this through my hair with no pain whatsoever which is a dream for me! Admittedly, I have to run it a few times on the underneath of my hair, but it is nothing compared to what I used to have to do before it was in my life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The ONLY downside I have to it, is that as I use it in the shower, it gets a little slippy, but there is also one now with a handle and I chose not to have that one as I wanted one I could closely grip.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">All in all, the tangle teezer is worth every penny. It has drastically reduced the time I take to get through my tangles, and to have something that doesn't tug, pull or hurt in any way but still has the same outcome, is a life changer for me. I couldn't be without it now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This miracle item can be found in <a href="http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&catalogId=11051&productId=1000439&langId=-1&callingViewName&cm_mmc=Paid%20Search-_-Plusbox-_-Link-_-TangleTeezerPink&cm_mmc=pla-_-google-_-Boots+Beauty-_-Beauty+-+PLAs">Boots</a> stores but also on <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00264NW7G/ref=twister_B001S261Q6/276-3285962-4847333?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Amazon</a> and many other stores for around £9-£11. Enjoy!</span><br />
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-2542431787932153582013-09-14T12:00:00.000+01:002013-09-14T12:00:08.178+01:00University Advice..<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hello! I posted pretty much this same
essay a year ago but am sure it will still come in handy (I hope!) So
here goes...grab a cuppa and some biccies and get ready for quite a bit
of reading!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">It comes to this time of year again when people disappear off to uni and start new beginnings, especially this weekend being the one before freshers! As I am someone that has had my three years at uni and going into my final year of another course (- forever a student!!), I thought what could be better than to tell people about my experience along with advice and what to expect!</span></span></span></div>
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I said I wanted to go to university I think everyone (especially my
family) were quite shocked. I have alwaysss been someone that loves
home, and although I enjoyed going to people's houses and on holidays
with others etc, home is where I'm used to. I knew I wanted to do
something different though and decided on uni. However, leading up to
going to uni, I cried and cried and cried. I thought I had made a HUGE
mistake in deciding to go and the weeks leading up to September everyone
assumed I'd last just 5minutes and be on my way home again.
Nevertheless, I did what I'd heard other people doing and what UCAS
advised, and joined a site called <a href="https://yougo.co.uk/login.aspx">yougofurther</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Through
this site, I could search for people at my uni, in my halls etc and
quite quickly found people. Do not get disheartened if you can't find
many / any though as I now know lots didn't..I suppose I was just lucky.
This is where I met my flatmate and now one of my best friends Zara.
She was on my course and living in my flat, so felt like I had already
made a friend before I started.</span></div>
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arriving in Leeds, I was sooo nervous! I am always so shy in front of
new people but one thing I would advise is even if you're quiet, make
sure you talk. People are feeling exactly the same as you, they just
express it in different ways. I was quite surprised.. although I felt
homesick, I didn't cry and sit in my room all of the time, and I am glad
about that. I just thought what's the point...mum had told me to at
least try it out until christmas else you'll never have a proper
experience of it. This is true. I know people that quit way before
christmas, within a month infact. People are still just getting to know
one another then so there is no way you'll have a proper idea on if
you'd like it or not. (Just my opinion.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Decorating
my room with photos of people at home and things that just brought a
smile to my face definitely made me happier. Just make sure in the first
few weeks, you keep yourself busy. That is key. No one wants to be friends with
someone that just sits in their room with the door closed acting as
though they don't want any friends. People can only do so much to help. A
huge piece of advice I would give is stay strong. Just try to be
confident even if you don't feel it inside. Prop your door open so that
people can just pop their head in to say hi..this is how lots of friends
were made in my halls! Chances are, people you have met will have met
other people and this is how everyone generally gets introduced.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And if you listen to the Scott Mills show... a bottle of ketchup on the windowsill may get some of you talking as you've got something in common! ;) </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">This was my board getting more & more full of photos during uni..but I had quite a few there to begin with to smile at :)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Here it is broken down... </i><u><i><br /></i></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>Freshers Week:</i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is
just like a holiday and will be the best week of your life if you just
relax and enjoy it. Yes, you spend a lot of money, but you have fun!
(Or at least make sure you do!) You will end up spending hours getting
ready for nights out, pre-drinking and having fun and games, then going
out, getting some food on the way back home, getting to bed about 3 at
the earliest and sleeping for most of the next day...possibly fit some
shopping in to the day time and some kind of fast food / takeaway (both
of which I did far too much of!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I remember my brother going off to uni the year before last and him saying to me,
"isn't it awkward introducing yourself though?!" Yes and no...obviously
it's a bit forced as everyone is saying it, but you get very used to
asking and hearing, "What's your name?", "Where do you come from?" "Where are you
living?" "What are you studying?"... (If you follow me on twitter, you'll see me retweeting loads from the "Dear Freshers" and "What Students say" pages.. and that includes those familiar questions everyoneeee is being asked!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The
main advice I would give anyone about Freshers Week is just TALK. I
tried my hardest not to be shy and to make friends although I felt so so nervous! These are the first
couple of weeks that people are making their friends and will be the
easiest weeks to do so as everyone is in the same position. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Also in freshers week, make sure you go to the fresher's fair (especially as it's something new to do with your friends!) There are soooo many freebies to be had and lots of fun. This is the place that you can join any societies that take your fancy - another way to make new friends! For these first few weeks especially, just try do everything you can fit in to your schedule, keep a big smile on your face and you'll do great! :)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">First year freshers tops we had made!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(L-R Zara my flatmate, Zainab, me, Kayla and Bev)</span> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">First year
freshers (L-R) Oceana, School Girls fancy dress, Gatecrasher, Halo,
Chilli Whites UV night, first night out ever in Leeds! (How young do I look?!) x</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Relationships:</u></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">When
I went to university, I began a long distance relationship. This lasted
for the first year, but due to reasons not to do with me being at uni,
it ended. I then began a new relationship which was also long distance
with my current boyfriend, Liam. He was at home for a bit of the first few
months together and then moved to Manchester to start uni for himself.
Although Manchester is a lot closer to Leeds, it is still an hour away
and still what I would class as a long distance relationship. Yes, we
were lucky and saw each other a lot more than other couples I know, but
it was still every weekend, or every other weekend we saw one another. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Every
relationship takes work, but these kinds of relationships take a lot
more work. A lot of people say that long distance relationships don't
last, they certainly do if you want them to and if you try hard enough. I
am not at all saying that they're easy..infact, they're the opposite.
It's
very tough when the times you're free to call, they're busy, when
they're making new friends and are out in evenings and you just want
someone to chat to. You just need
to communicate as frequently as possible, even if this means planning
times when you're both free. Skype and MSN (as old school as it is) were
my best friends! Trust plays a huge part in this too, if you
don't 100% trust your partner, things are not going to go smoothly. But
whatever you do, please do not worry. It is just the two of you
important in your relationship and if you both want it to work, it will.
Ignore what others say
:)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>Money:</i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">As
soon as you move out, money plays a huge part in your life. It sounds
silly but I never realised quite how expensive things I took for granted
cost in the long run. I certainly didn't realise how much Mum and Dad
spend on what I think
are pretty standard things for me and my brother! Going to uni I had a
tiny bit of savings from my part time job that I was going to use
towards
treats for me..(shopping trips, alcohol, that kinda thing).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The
main thing students need to do is <i>budget</i>. I know so many people, who
as soon as their student loan came in, just went on a shopping spree
and it disappeared. Yes, I shopped a lot, a little too much as I have
recently realised, but I have never been in the position where I have
spent it all and not had enough for essentials! (Even though I have completely been in my overdraft the whole time.. that's another story!) I know people who maxed that out and had to get a loan / credit card etc.. BAAAD idea!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Although
in my overdraft now, (as the majority are when finishing uni), there
are ways to stop this. Many people I know had a part time job at uni,
but I didn't want this to get in the way of my social life and
university work so I chose not to do this. Make sure you look out for
any student offers, an NUS card was an essential for me as it gave soo
many discounts and is only £11 a year! 16-25 Railcards were also a must
have as it saves 1/3 off your travel, and only costs £28 (free with my
Natwest student account!) Also, when doing fancy dress nights, Primark and charity shops
become your best friend!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><i>University and work:</i></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I
was quite shocked how unlike college university was. You do not have
someone telling you to do a piece of homework and bring it in the next
day. You don't have people sat pretty much guiding you along. They let
you get on with it. If you don't pass, you haven't worked hard enough.
You will only get good marks if you work hard. My university course was
an art one and so was a little different but for more academic subjects,
I would suggest taking something to record the lecture, or if you type
faster than you write, take in your laptop / notebook to make notes.
Lecturers talk fast. Make sure you ask for help if you need it. Just
remember although you are at uni to have fun, you are paying a lot of
money for an education so you want to get something worth remembering
out of it....a good grade as well as a good social life!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><u>Main points of advice:</u></i></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Keep records</i> - When you move in to
your accommodation, take photos of any marks / anything broken etc -
places will try to charge you for all they can when you move out as most will just pay it, so you
will need proof it was like that to begin with.</span> </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Make
your room homely</i> - This is where you are living for the next year so you
want to make it pretty, full of things you love and not somewhere you
don't enjoy being. - I had photos everywhere, as well as a heart rug and fairy lights as
these are things that made me feel right at
home!</span> </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Get blankets and cushions for your
bed</i> - You want to be cosy and will spend a lot of time in your bed..and
it will probably become your sofa in your new room! </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Buy storage bits</i> - These can be
found in places such as Wilkinsons, Primark, Home Bargains and B&M
bargains. They are all pretty cheap and help to de-clutter your room. I
was quite lucky as I had a few drawers built in, space under my bed and a
wardrobe yet me being me needed more space, and ended up buying some
portable drawers for more clothes and a 4 drawer slim set that fitted
snugly into my bathroom. It is definitely easier to decide what storage
bits you need and what size they can be once you're there though! No
point buying and then realising they don't fit.</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"> <i>Buy quick to cook meals</i> - For
the first few weeks, make sure you have lots of ready meals, things
that are easy to make (pot noodles!) but that fill you up. You want to
be eating a good size meal so you don't end up being ill after drinking! but I promise you, you
won't have time in the first few weeks to start going through the
student cook books you have no doubt been given or bought whilst
preparing for uni! So for this time, takeaways especially are your best friend (as well as the free domino's pizza we all get the voucher for from Fresher's fair!!)</span></li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Second Year at uni - (L-R) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Peter Andre at Evolution, group of friends, Sailor night out, Carnage Doctors & Nurses, Evo.</span></td></tr>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Buy
your alcohol before going out</i> - This comes under budgeting! Although
drinks at student events are dirt cheap, you will save a lot by
pre-drinking with friends in someones flat. - It also helps you learn a
lot about some people if you play drinking games such as 'I have
never...!' (Just remember about the tidying the next day!)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Stay smiley and friendly</i> - Keep your bedroom door open when you want company / want to meet others. People will take the hint :)</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Meet anyone and everyone you can</i> - You don't want
to make friends with just 3 people then in two months down the line realise
you don't actually get on with them as well as you thought you did...</span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Go to Freshers Fairs</i> - You get loads
of free bits and bobs including Domino pizza offers as well as loads of
others. This is somewhere you can normally sign up to a doctors surgery
in case of any problems as well as a number of societies, another way
of meeting new people. </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Actually go to lectures</i> - You haven't paid thousands of pounds to get into debt and get nothing from it!</span></li>
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">As you can see in my photos, quite a few times we did something called <a href="http://www.carnageuk.com/">'Carnage.'</a>
Quite a few cities do it and basically, it's like a pub crawl. You pay
for a t-shirt which is your ticket for the night..you can customise and
cut it up however you like and then all you have to pay for are your
drinks as all your entry fees to about 5 pubs and a club are paid for!
It's a great way of meeting new people, and knowing that you only need
money for drinks too!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Make sure you <i>wear flats</i> if doing a pub crawl!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Get used to taking naps!!</i> Before uni, you
think they are for old people. Whilst at uni, you realise you cannot
live without them!</span> </li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Take
loads of photos</i>! You want to remember uni for the good reasons :) -
memories and friendships made through uni are priceless.</span> </li>
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<li><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Lastly,
have fun and just be yourself! - Honestly, everyone is feeling the exact same...some people just naturally hide it more than others! </b></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Although my time at uni was tough with the actual uni course
turning out to be a course I did not enjoy..health problems with my Dad back home.. massive fall outs in
second year between friends and 3 of us having to move flats, I got through it! I
especially enjoyed my first year, meeting such a huge variety of people and have some of
the greatest friends now! Uni has definitely
changed me for the better, and that I will always be glad of.</span></div>
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Pre-drinks in the flat, Kayla's LBD themed 21st, Pre-drinking before out
for kay's 21st, out for birthday, Carnage PJ party, Carnage Beach babes
xx</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Just
remember as much as you want to do well at university, don't spend
every spare minute studying. I should have taken my own advice on this
part in my last year rather than getting so so stressed and literally
being in uni 8-8 then working all night, that everyone needs to cut
loose once in a while.
Always being surrounded by uni work can drain you, but don't forget that
the studying is the main reason you are there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">If
anyone wants any tips / advice at any time, just message me at
ginab1989@hotmail.com or on <a href="https://twitter.com/gina_b1989">twitter </a>
and I will try to help out. I know exactly how you are feeling and just
wish I had had something like this
to tell me everything would be okay so am here if anyone needs me! And I
hope a teeny bit of this may have helped you in some way. And congrats if you managed to get through all of that!!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I am so looking forward to doing freshers all over again next week for my final ever time! This also makes me sad.. it is so true what people say that 2nd and 3rd years look forward to it more than the actual freshers ;)</span></div>
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-46741968628028989952013-08-14T18:00:00.000+01:002013-08-14T18:00:03.437+01:00Quote of the Week!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am back to posting a weekly quote and this is a pretty big one!</span><br />
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<br />Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-55596042118491404532013-07-29T18:30:00.000+01:002013-07-29T18:30:59.673+01:00Wow... how bad have I been this year?!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Firstly, I apologise about my complete lack of posting pretty much this year! Since starting uni and absolutely loving my course, I have decided I want to start up a photography business. And this is where all my time & energy seems to have gone! - (Time has also gone to work to earn extra pennies, but you know!)<br /><br />Over the summer especially, I have been trying to promote myself and trying to get any second shooting or assisting jobs that I can so it hasn't just that I've been uber lazy I promise.. although today, I kinda have been! <br /><br />I have in fact booked 3 weddings for next year which I am so pleased about, along with doing maternity & newborn photoshoots and have a 1st birthday on Saturday which I can't wait for! If anyone is interested in my work, please visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/georginabalmerphotography">Georgina Balmer Photography</a> to have a look! If you like what you see, please like my page and of course, share with friends :) I am hoping to have a proper website up & running very soon so will link back to that when it's ready along with a blog to run alongside the website specifically for photography. I love to tell the story to go along with the photographs and also update people with what I have been doing photography-wise. <br /><br />So, if anyone knows someone getting married, I currently have a special offer running until Wednesday - 20% off wedding packages! But also if you know anyone needing a photographer for any occasion, please just put them in touch. It is definitely word of mouth that is helping my business entirely! <br /><br />I'll leave you with a selection of photographs that I have taken recently and I promise I will be resuming the beauty / fashion / lifestyle posts as and when I can! (I also have a big blog sale coming up so keep your eyes peeled!!)</span></span><br />
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-69076392486044410932013-06-14T18:00:00.000+01:002013-07-29T17:29:24.482+01:00Back for Good! and a nail polish review by Clinique!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With that title, I feel like I'm going to break out into singing Take That! Anyway, university is over for the first year and I am back and raring to go! I have so many posts lined up for you all :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Firstly, if you don't know.. google reader is disappearing very soon, so would be great if you could follow my blog via bloglovin'...either by following <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/2734926">this link </a>or the button on the right hand side of my blog >>>> Thanks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Secondly, I don't know if you remember me telling you, but a few weeks ago when I popped into my local Clinique in Boots to get some new foundation, they asked if I'd like to try their new nail varnish range next time I was in. I have always been a big fan of Clinique since I went the very first time to try on some makeup with my mum. So when I heard this, I had to take a step back in case I'd misheard... Clinique and Nail Varnish?! What could be better?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Their press material states that <i>'people touch their eyes on average 200
times a day, and that sensitive skin and eyes can react to the chemicals
in polish. Cliniques response to this is the result of
three years of research and three of product development resulting in
the ‘Different Nail Enamel for Sensitive Skin’ range.'</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I first got to Clinique, I was asked to choose which colour I wanted painting onto my nails. Admittedly, they don't have as many colours as other brands but I was certainly not disappointed with the range! I thought being a premium brand, they would have more of the reds, deep purples, more office colours but was pleasantly surprised to see that there were a range of colours for all generations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I went with 'Juiced Up' as I wanted something summery as this was when we were having the warm weather! The assistant popped on a base coat, and once the colour I had chosen was dry, also a top coat to prolong the wear of the polish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Design wise, I love the bottles. They are cute and the right size to fit into your handbag in a nice little box, BUT, and a big but for me, being a student they are very small for the price of £12 in my opinion. I am pleased with the range of colours, although on the website, it states that the colours in the second photo are a limited edition 2013 collection, so perhaps they may bring out new seasonal products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Unfortunately, as I was tidying up the house to leave uni, the polish seemed to chip very quickly..which I was disappointed with and after three days and some washing up done, I had to take it off as it looked a state. Perhaps next time I can see what it'd be like on a non-housework week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Overall, I am pleased with this range and feel they are largely work appropriate, but as I don't have sensitive skin, I think I'll be sticking with my cheaper budget polish. For a premium brand however, and it being a help for sensitive skin, I can understand why people would pay it.. perhaps I'll save up my Boots points!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For anyone who follows me on Instagram or Twitter, you will probably know that I went to Sheffield Meet Up last Saturday, which was hosted by <a href="http://www.sweet--rachel.blogspot.co.uk/">Rachel</a>, <a href="http://www.carolinescatwalk.com/">Caroline</a> and <a href="http://www.charlotelizabeth.blogspot.co.uk/">Charlotte</a>. Rachel asked me if I'd take some photos of it, which is the reason for so many photos on the blog today!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I met up with Caroline, Charlotte and <a href="http://www.thefrancescadiaries.blogspot.co.uk/">Fran</a> at Manchester Piccadilly, and we all caught the train together to see Rachel. Here, I was introduced to <a href="http://www.xxclairelouisexx.blogspot.co.uk/">Claire</a> and we all begun to help set up. Lots of companies had donated so many products and I just couldn't believe the amount that kept appearing out of nowhere to be added to the goody bags. Charlotte had also been very busy and spent hours hand making personalised name tags to attach to each of the bags.. as I am like a magpie, the glitter and hearts were amazing..!</span></span></div>
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think I was back to blogging, but now uni work has taken over! 3 weeks tomorrow
my deadline will be over and then I can officially say I will be back..but for
now it may be a bit more as and when I have a spare five mins!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">So for a catch up...As
most of you know, I recently set up a photography business, have photographed
two weddings and one more as a guest, as well as christenings, newborn baby
shoots and lots more! I love it and am so excited to concentrate on it a little
more once uni deadlines are over! If you'd like to take a look at my facebook
page, follow this link </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/georginabalmerphotography" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Georgina Balmer Photography</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">. (A blog for this will also be
coming soon!) I am adding more wedding photos this evening so look out for
them! - Please give it a like if you like what you see!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Last time I wrote, I
was majorly excited about going to see One Direction! Since then, I am even
more in love with Louis and Zayn than before and often get whatsapp's from
Rachel of gorgeous pics! (Photos will be up of that as soon as uni has finished
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">They have also just announced that they are doing a stadium tour in 2014...ahhhhh! So excited. (My boyfriend says I'm a perve for drooling over them as I will be 24 in June but I don't care!! If Caroline Flack is allowed, then that makes me well within my rights!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">It doesn't feel like I
have been away from blogging for so long, but I am really sorry and promise to
be better over summer! I am off to a blogger meet up in Sheffield on Saturday
and cannot wait.. so much effort has gone into making it the perfect day by the hosts, with
lots of special finishing touches..of which I will be taking some photos :)
Can't wait to meet all the other bloggers going!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";">Today is going to
consist of doing some more uni work, sorting the layouts of wedding photos for
my page..oh, and getting my nails painted at Clinique! And, I promise to be
back soon!</span><br />
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-4447357851749891862013-03-02T16:45:00.000+00:002013-03-02T16:46:25.536+00:00I am officially back to blogging...!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have had a while off mainly as I have been concentrating on trying to get my photography business started up! I have photographed 3 weddings and lots of very cute babies and am currently editing all of the photos for those. But for now, I finally have a facebook page set up! - I'd appreciate anyone that wants to take a look by following <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Georgina-Balmer-Photography/474456732615984">this link</a> and perhaps give it a little like if you like the look of it *(tongue twister and little plug there!!)* </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><i>Friday 1st March </i></u>- On Thursday I went to Liverpool to see two of my best friends from university. We hadn't seen each other since we graduated which is 16months ago! Zara flew over from Northern Ireland and we all had a great time catching up, involving a few cocktails and some yummy food! Can't wait for the next time!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><i><u>Sunday 10th March </u></i>- Mother's Day - I will probably be working at home, but at least I will be at home and hopefully spoiling my mum as much as possible!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><i>Friday 15th March</i></u> - <a href="http://sweet--rachel.blogspot.co.uk/">Rachel</a> and <a href="http://charlotelizabeth.blogspot.co.uk/">Charlotte</a> are coming to Manchester and we are staying at a travelodge in town. We have a proper girly weekend planned involving shopping, sleepover, drinks, yummy food and I am sure lots of laughs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i><u>Saturday 16th March</u></i> - I cannot wait for this and am not ashamed to admit it.....Rachel and I are going to see <span style="color: magenta;">ONE DIRECTION!!!!</span> What's more, we are in Block A, 5th row back....so close to the front and I will actually be able to see Zayn from where I am...amazing! We have a huuuuuge thanks to say to Charlotte and her hubby to be Daz, as they got the tickets and I couldn't be more excited!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><i>Sunday 17th March</i></u> - I am very lucky, as it is all happening this weekend, but, on St. Patricks Day, my boyfriend Liam & I are off to see the Script at the MEN Arena. (Second visit of the weekend!) It should be a great night and I cannot wait.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><u><i>Sunday 31st March</i></u> - Easter! Looking forward to lots of yummy chocolate, although at the same time, I am trying to be good and watch what I eat sooo we will see how that goes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope you all have a lovely month too..cannot wait for mine! I will soon be updating you on how my spending ban is going, and also what I've used the past couple months (as forgot to do my January one!) Have a good weekend x</span></div>
Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-67210793391069106922013-02-13T16:31:00.001+00:002013-02-13T16:31:26.611+00:00I'm sorry!!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wow it has been a whole month since I last posted...kind of broken my new years resolution! Sorry everyone but thanks for sticking with me!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have been soo busy, and after this weekend I will be able to catch up with many posts. As most of you know, I am studying photography at uni and this weekend I have my first wedding as an official photographer. In fact, my best friend has also asked if I will photograph for her mum's wedding on the Saturday too, so dropping myself in at the very deep end with two weddings!! Wish me luck!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am in the process of sorting out my photography page, so please bare with me and give it a 'like' when it becomes public!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Thanks so much and sorry again! xx</span></span>Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-14578997402109390772013-01-13T12:00:00.000+00:002013-05-24T14:06:38.457+01:00Instagram - Photoaday December ♥<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you follow me on Instagram, during December you may have seen that I decided to partake in #PhotoadayDecember </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Quite often, I give up after a couple of days, but I actually managed to do this one and have started on a January one too! So here is my final version of every day throughout December<span style="font-size: small;"> (minus day <span style="font-size: small;">18 and 19, but shhh!)</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>1.Advent calendar</b> - mine & Liam's, <b>2.Socks</b>, <b>3.Handwriting</b> - my sketchbook for uni <b>4.Ornaments</b> - Tottenham moneybox <b>5.Hot Drink</b> - Hot Chocolate at uni <b>6.Something Green</b> - Liam's gorgeous smelling Joop aftershave <b>7.Candle</b> - Candles I saw whilst with Rachel & Charlotte at Manchester Markets <b>8.Something Cosy</b></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- fluffy slippers</span>...</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">...<b>9.Movies</b> - Elf, <b>10.Tree</b> - our mini tree at uni, <b>11.Something Homemade</b> - again, sketchbook for deadline at uni, <b>12.Gifts you've bought</b> - For Rachel & Charlotte, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <b>13.Someone you love</b> - my boyfriend Liam (even if he was dressed up as a pig in blanket!!) <b>14.Cold</b> - Frozen car windscreen, <b>15.Hot</b> - the log fire at home which I love love love in the winter months! <b>16.Family Pet</b> - Misty, our new pup, <b>17.Snuggly Jumper</b> - New Look, <b>18.Weather</b> (didn't do) <b>19.Nibbles</b> (didn't do) <b>20.Lights</b> - my heart light in my bedroom, <b>21.Outside your window</b> - love the view overlooking the pool, <b>22.Stockings</b> - a stocking Liam had made for last Christmas, <b>23.Tradition</b> - Mum making table decorations for xmas day, few drinks & swapping presents with the neighbour, <b>24.Pyjamas</b> - snuggly whilst wrapping presents, <b>25.Presents</b> - on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> ...<b>26.Family </b>- my brother, Misty & I on Christmas Day, <b>27.Relaxation</b> - family relaxing after lunch all full and sleepy, <b>28.Scarf</b> - new heart scarf for Christmas, <b>29.Photo of yourself</b> - photo of me before end of year uni party, <b>30.Something that's made you smile this year</b> - my lovely boyfriend Liam for always being there, the new puppy and of course Christmas this year! 31.<b>12 o'clock</b></span> - <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!</span></i><br />
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<br />Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-59585981668943767892013-01-12T18:00:00.000+00:002013-05-24T14:06:49.409+01:002013! Happy New Year!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This year, I spent the New Year at Liam's house. We all got dressed up and went out for a curry with his parents, his sister and her boyfriend which was lovely. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">At 12 o'clock we all drunk our champagne, said the usual happy new year's and rung a few people..it was a lovely evening, simple and relaxed but that's what I enjoy most!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As 2012 has now ended, I have been trying to think what my resolutions are going to be for 2013! </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To make sure I do my uni work as and when I get it to reduce stress before deadlines</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To love more and worry less - things will still happen no matter how much I worry so there's no point!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To try to promote my photography as much as possibl<span style="font-size: small;">e - to have a Facebook page up by the end of <span style="font-size: small;">my reading week in January!</span></span> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">To try to save money - this includes buying less unnecessary food, using up<span style="font-size: small;"> beauty</span> products I already have<span style="font-size: small;"> and not buying as many clothes!</span> I am going to start doing empties of the month as I tried to last year and it failed miserably! But, I have decided as I have seen many other bloggers doing it, I am going to do a 100 day spending ban! - details of this are on a previous post! </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To get fit and tone u</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">p - I want to be able to fit comfortably into my jeans again!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">However, since being with Liam, Boxing Day has changed somewhat. I feel kinda bad as I haven't really been with my family on Boxing Day but as I spent Christmas Day at home this time, I didn't think they'd mind too much!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This year was a little different as Liam actually had to work for a couple of hours on Boxing Day morning in ASDA...However, as it was only for 3 hours, I thought I may as well have a look round the sales! And I did actually pick up quite a few things! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">My first stop just so happened to be ASDA, and as I went through Liam's till, I could tell he was like <i>morreeeee clothes?!</i> but he did say the eeyore jumper was cute..bonus!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also made a trip into Boots and River Island. I can't actually show anyone what I got from Boots as I made some fab purchases, some I know will be put towards birthday and / or christmas presents for people I am sure will be reading this!! ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In River Island I bought these two items - a gorgeous skater dress I'd seen full price a while back but couldn't justify the money as I am trying to save! However, at £15 I couldn't resist and may just dress it up and wear it for a wedding I have coming up! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also got this gorgeous skirt. I've seen loads of these around but not actually bought one myself. I love the colour and fit, and with a belt too it was such a bargain at just £10!! (I sound like a sales person right now!!-Either that or trying to convince myself I did well!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I tried to make a trip into New Look to spend a voucher I'd been sent to review a couple of items, but seriously, it was awful in there so went back another day to purchase a few bits (post coming soon!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After I'd spent enough in town, Liam and I went back to his Mum & Dad's house for Boxing Day dinner which consists of turkey, pork, mash or deep fried chips, and beans (with beetroot on the side) and it is lush!! I've had it now for the past 3 years and it has been amazing every year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Like I said, this year was a little different, as after that we all went to Aston Villa to watch Spurs play!! I was very spoilt by his family this Christmas as they also treated me to a ticket to that andddd to the panto the next day! Although it was pouring with rain, we had great seats and Tottenham won 4-0 so that was a brilliant end to the day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After that, we went back to Liam's to watch the last of the Christmas TV. In the past, Liam's mum always found things on Boxing Day that she had forgotten to give people, so now they make it official by doing 'Boxing Day Presents.' They are only like 1 or 2 pound presents but it just makes it a little more special! These were my little bits from Liam, his sister, her boyfriend and Liam's parents...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've seen that a lot of bloggers I follow are doing this...I know I'm a bit late, but you can join at any time! As I seriously spend too much money on beauty products and clothes I thought this may help! I did a spending ban last summer and it worked really well as made me realise just how many things I do have and don't use!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As everyone has different weaknesses and goals, I thought I'd outline my rules below:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">No CDs / DVDs / Books or Magazines</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">No clothes including shoes and accessories</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I will be trying my best to take a packed lunch to uni every day to cut down costs that way too.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Lots of <span style="font-size: small;">bloggers have got different reasons for doing this,<span style="font-size: small;"> but mine is that I just need to save money. With being at uni and not getting any kind of a loan, I am finding it difficult juggling my wages with paying bills, tuition fees and then thi<span style="font-size: small;">ngs I want rather than need. Hopefully I can save up money I would have spent to put towards a holiday in the summer to re<span style="font-size: small;">ward myself!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes! Loads of bloggers are doing it..there's going to be a weekly twitter chat using the hashtag #spendingban which will hopefully encourage all the participants to keep going and talk about how they're doing. Just leave your blog link below and I will add you to my list of people I know doing this if you're also taking part!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I will be doing a weekly update on this letting you all know how I am doing and at the end of each month I will try to do a monthly empties showing what I have managed to finish off and a review of each item.</span><br />
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</b>Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-30472679528702003422013-01-11T18:00:00.000+00:002013-01-11T18:00:02.158+00:00What did I get for Christmas? ♥<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love reading everyone's posts of what they got for Christmas (maybe beca<span style="font-size: small;">use I'm nosy, but I'm sure other people are too!) - </span>so here goes for mine! I was very spoilt this year so thank you everyone!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">From my blogger girlies Rachel and Charlotte I got these lovely presents...They know me so well, bubbles, hearts, sparkles and One Direction!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">From Liam I got the following, plus a jumper from one of my previous wishlist blogposts even though he said he wouldn't be getting me any clothes..sneaky sneaky! He even got me a poster of Zayn and One Direction's album (who I am seeing in March this year woohoo!!) I love how he always surprises me with presents and always manages a personal present...it might not mean anything to anyone else, but in 3 years we haven't been on a proper Costa Coffee 'date'...even though we've been saying for aaages we would! So he was lovely and got me a giftcard so that we have to go!<span style="color: black;"><b> </b>Cutie! ♥</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So...this was the selection of presents I was very kindly given, minus money from my Gran & Nan and a big photography bag from my parents to lug all my kit around! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of my favourite presents (I think I'd call it that), was <span style="font-size: small;">an item I won <span style="font-size: small;">in a compe<span style="font-size: small;">tition<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">in a blog giveaway</span></span>!! <span style="font-size: small;">My v<span style="font-size: small;">ery own pair of GHD<span style="font-size: small;">s! And the<span style="font-size: small;">y are amazing <span style="font-size: small;">an<span style="font-size: small;">d came just in time for Christmas so I was very happy! <span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to Corrie over at <a href="http://www.dizzybrunette3.com/">dizzybrunette3.com</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.dizzybrunette3.com/"> </a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hi everyone and <b><span style="font-size: small;">happy</span> 2013!</b> It feels so weird saying 2013! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Firstly, I'll start by saying thanks for the continued support during 2012 and into 2013. I really appreciate it and only hope my blog continues to grow over the duration of this year!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Christmas this year was one of the best. For the first time, Liam spent the majority of Christmas Day at my house. I went to pick him up about 11am (so he could have a drink at the pub with his family!) and then back to my house for Christmas lunch! My mum really spoilt us all and had the lovely job of cooking for 12..my dad, me, my brother, Liam, two of my cousins and their parents, my nan and gran, my auntie's mum and then my uncle came round in the evening for food round two! So, we had a fab morning and lunch consisting of drink, lots of nibbles and then loads of food and giggles as you can probably tell from the pics!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1.My brother, cousin & Liam all looking like 3 boring men! 2, 3 & 4, family around the table laughing and joking about x</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Once we had our lovely meal, we all sat down to sleep off the food, played a few party games and watched some films that were on the TV such as Shrek and I don't know how many James Bond films....I only realised afterwards that it was on the Bond channel...oops! The boys were typical boys and had great fun playing with Dad's remote control helicopter!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> After we had all had a little nap, we decided it was time for all the family to meet a special little someone!....our new member of the family, Misty!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1. Misty meeting all the family-xmas day, 2. My brother, me and Misty with her christmas collar on 3. Me & Misty the first night I was back from uni (how tiny was she?!) 4. Misty on christmas day :)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I still cannot quite believe how much she is growing! If you want to see any more pics then they are continually updated on my instagram - @ginab1989</span><br />
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-4018834249871421062012-12-25T09:06:00.001+00:002012-12-25T09:06:51.335+00:00MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is a very quick post just to say Merry Christmas!! Hope it is full of many surprises, too much food and lots of drink!! </span></span></div>
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-58935152243018687412012-12-17T18:00:00.000+00:002012-12-17T18:00:07.997+00:00Weekly Ins and Outs..<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This week has been quite busy but mainly consisting of sorting out work for my uni deadline which is why the blog has been a little quiet the past couple of weeks! - Sorry!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Work has been handed in for my first project, finally! But now got lots to do over christmas..boo! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I went to the Christmas Markets in Manchester with two of my blogger friends Rachel and Charlotte last week - a post will be up soon about it! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For those of you who follow me on instagram, yesterday my 'photo a day december challenge' title was family pet...I can finally announce we have a new addition to our family! She was collected<span style="font-size: small;"> on Tuesday</span> and she is a little sweetie!! As it's for Dad's birthday and christmas present I've been told I'm not allowed to put any more other than this one..</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Believe me, I will be uploading quite a few more as soon as it's been Christmas Day!! She is the most adorable thing ever and loves her cuddles :)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I still don't feel too christmassy!! Maybe it's because I've not broken up from uni yet but hopefully I will soon! Can't wait to go home for Christmas - everyone else has finished so gone home and I'm the only one left in the house :(</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hope you all have a good evening - <span style="font-size: small;">t</span>hink I'm going to curl up on the sofa and catch up on Homeland a<span style="font-size: small;">nd Made in Chelsea</span> tonight to keep me occupied! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't forget my giveaway is still open - just click<a href="http://throughthesebrowneyes1.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/100-followers-giveaway.html"> here</a> to enter! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gina xoxo</span></span></div>
Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-28538582842634869712012-12-07T18:00:00.003+00:002012-12-07T18:00:43.010+00:00Instagram - #PhotoadayDecember ♥<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For those of you who don't follow me, I am taking part in the December photo a day on Instagram at the moment and so far I have managed to keep up! (Admittedly, it is only day 7 but you know!!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also have a few things on ebay at the moment (some brand new) ending Sunday night - you can either find them using the ebay tab or by clicking <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/gina_b1989/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=">here</a>... and whilst you're at it, follow this<a href="http://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/gina_b1989"> link</a> to get cashback on things bought online!</span></span></div>
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Gina_xxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390665815409071910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1976920137782166240.post-49350464897474639312012-12-05T20:00:00.000+00:002012-12-07T17:09:01.795+00:00Christmas Wishlist ♥<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A</span>s we're nearing Christmas and finally into the month of December, I can talk about my wishlist!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lots of people keep asking what I want and I have no idea so have been trying to get my thinking cap on and get some ideas going so here goes..</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><i>Reindeer Socks - Bank, £4.00 </i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Any<span style="font-size: small;">one starting to see a theme yet?! Yes, I am o<span style="font-size: small;">bsessed with hearts!!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/knitwear/grey-spotty-heart-print-long-sleeve-top_267828409</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unfortunately, I have been<span style="font-size: small;"> told I will not be get<span style="font-size: small;">ting any clothes for christmas (sob, sob) so th<span style="font-size: small;">ose links are <span style="font-size: small;">ideas for all <span style="font-size: small;">of you to pop on wishlists!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Only just realised after posting, all the DVDs I want have Channing Tatum in them..after all, who wouldn't want to wake up to him on Christmas Day?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If anyone likes any of these ideas or knows they're buying online..follow <a href="http://throughthesebrowneyes1.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/who-loves-free-money.html">this link</a> to earn cashback on lots of things bought online!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And don't forget about my <a href="http://throughthesebrowneyes1.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/100-followers-giveaway.html">giveaway</a> that has been extended right up until Christmas Day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have a lovely evening<span style="font-size: small;">..mine will be spent <span style="font-size: small;">doing uni work for my deadline next <span style="font-size: small;">Friday! Roll on <span style="font-size: small;">the Christmas holidays!</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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