The city of London!!

As my birthday treat, my parents, cousin, and I spent the day in London, which was excellent, but extremely exhausting!

We left home at 9.30am, and drove to a town called Orpington, which is situated just outside of London! The train to Charing Cross was packed, and we had to stand the whole journey! Fortunately, it wasn't too far!!

Once we had arrived, we caught the Underground to South Kensington! Next, we walked up to the Natural History Museam, where we spent the majority of the day!!

It was free to enter the museam, but they caught you with the food prices, which were high! It was very interesting looking around the museam, and we even got to experience a real earthquake! It is very interactive there, plenty of things to touch, and press!!

At lunchtime, we ate a cheese and ham baguette, which was soft, and scrummy!

The next stop was Knightsbridge station, where we went to Harrods!! My dad was in a lot of pain, because he had an operation on his knee a few weeks ago, and it was tiring for him walking up all the underground steps!

At Harrods, there were protesters, protesting about fur! They had loud speakers, telling us we shouldn't go into Harrods, as they sell real fur!!

We managed to get lost in Harrods, and ended up looking at the watches and jewleery, worth thousads of pounds! There was a lot of perfumes on show, and I sprayed some on myself!! It wasn;t until afterwards that I realised it was men's cologne! 9they didn't make it clear on the box)!

The top picture is of my cousin Vivienne standing next to a Monkey at the Natural History Museam!
The one underneath is of the London eye, taken on the train!!

Simply the best!

Yesterday, was such a brilliant day, I think birthdays get better, as you grow older!!

I started off the day by going to college, which wasn't too bad! My teacher gave me a hug, which was strange! I told her that I wasn't a huggy person, but she still gave me one anyway!

Thankfully, no-one had done any party games, which they said they were going to do!!

In the afternoon, my Grandad picked me up from the train station! This was a real treat for me, as normally, I have to catch the bus and train! Once we arrived home, I had some of my birthday presents, because there wasn't time in the morning!! I had some excellent things! I got mainly money for my Canadian trip in the summer! My parents brought me some really nice trainers, and some other things (I won't bore you)!!

Later on, we had pizza hut at home, which as delicous! My brother Matthew and partner Terri came round, and I had their present, which was a lady jewellery stand! It is really pretty!

I had a wonderful day, and thank you Erin, Tim and Eithne for writing on my blog!!

For pudding, we had a profiterole dessert with candles, it was the BEST thing ever!

P.S. Kyran Bracken won Dancong on ice! Horrahhhh!

Birthday Month!

There has been a lot of birthdays this month, and a lot more to come!! Tuesday, it was my Grandad's birthday, and he was 85 years old, Thursday, it was my other Grandad's birthday, and he was 76 years old! The best birthday though is on Tuesday, mine!!! Horrahhhhh!!!!! I will be 17 years old, and next Saturday, I am going to London!

Tonight, it is the dancing on ice GRAND FINAL! I hope Kyran will win, I will let you know if he does! They have got to fly in tonight's programme, which Kyran has been finding difficult, as his posture isn't that great!

Dancing On Ice - 2007

Here it is Auntie Rebecca and Carol Ann!!

Dancing on ice (the semi final)!

Dancing on ice, the semi final was on television yesterday, after worrying that it wouldn't be on, as there has been an investigation into the votes (someone may have fixed them)!!
You'll be pleased to know Carol Ann, that Kyran is in the final, he got 4 6's last night for his dance, which is the highest score!!

This week has been excellent, as I got my first distinction, for effective communication! Wednedsay, I had the day off, but I was incredibly disappointed to find that my Auntie Rebecca and grandad had waited for me at the train station! I look for them every day, and the one day that I am not there, they look for me!! My dad would call it sod's law!

I will be put a video of Kyran on my blog, especially for you Carol Ann!!!

Pink smarties!

Sunday, we went to visit my Auntie Rebecca, because we will not see her for over four weeks now, as she is flying to Canada! Next time she goes though, she will be taking someone with her!!
As soon as we arrived, she sat us down with this delicious pink jello, which was one of the nicest desserts I have ever tasted! She insisted I had seconds, even though I should be careful, secretly I was pleased though!
Later on, she handed me a whole tube of pink smarties, which are scrummy! (I think she is trying to fatten me up)!! I will miss her a lot when she goes to Canada, especially her food!

Today, my dad had an operation on his knee! When we picked him up from the hospital, I played on his crutches, he had been given! He is recovering well though, only his knee looks like a balloon!!

Tiring day!

This is a picture of Kyran Bracken!

Yesterday, was a very emotionally straining day, as I started at my new work placement! I can't really say what went on, but it was horrible! I would definitely not want any of my grand parents to go in there!! Only four more times left though!

Today, it is my favourite television programme, Dancing on ice, I really would like Kyran Bracken to win, who used to be a rugby player! The other night, I dreamt that Auntie Rebecca was going to be married to him!

A sermon!!

Sunday, was a very nervous day, as my girls group leaders asked if I would share my experience from soul sista in front of the whole youth church! I have never talked before, at least not without crying, but I did it! YES!!!!! I looked at the wall behind, and when I looked at the people's faces, they were smiling at me! Several people told me I had done well, which was extremely encouraging!

I have my new workplacement on Friday, at a residential home in Ashford, which looks very nice, but I am worried (like usual) that they will forget I am meant to be going!!

Know your Elements!

This song reminds me of my secondary school days! A teacher called Mr Pritchard used to always play this song, and I tried to sing along, but I can't!!

My auntie!

My Auntie Rebecca took me to college yesterday, as my mum was helping her with some cleaning! It was brilliant to not have to catch the bus and train!

Auntie Rebecca told me she wasn't going to do anything embarrassing, but as I got out of the car, she started waving to me wildely, telling me to have a good day! I wouldn't have minded if there hadn't been anyone around, but unfortunately, a girl was walking down the road! She was laughing her head off, and couldn't stop smiling!! I hid in my jacket, pretending that I was invisible! Thankfully, the girl didn't say anything, but I could tell what she was thinking!
She is still the best though!!

My Auntie told my mum I had something to write on my blog today, so that is why I am writing this!

Im off to Canada!!!

The tickets have now been booked for my first trip to Canada, on the 16th July to the 12th August, with my Auntie Rebecca!
We are flying with zoom, which goes direct to Winnipeg airport, and apparently the seats are extremely comfortable, with delicious snacks!! When my Auntie told me that she was booking the tickets, I was jumping up and down! I can't really believe it at the moment!

Yesterday, was my cousin's birthday, and she lives in quite a small village! My mum and I went over there with her birthday present, I think she liked it very much!

Today, I went back to college, after a brilliant half term! Even more people have left the course now! Soon, I think they'll only be about three people left!

An afternoon with Louise!

Yesterday afternoon, Louise came round my house at 3.30 pm!! It was brilliant!
The first thing was to tell Louise about the surprise that is coming for her, which she is really excited about! Gethin, the blue peter presenter is signing a picture for her! It should be hear any day now! Louise was jumping up and down when I told her!
Afterward, we played on the playstation, on the game, the Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe! It was excellent, but we got a little bit stuck on a level!

For dinner, we ate Pork chops, Roast Potatoes, Courgettes, Sweetcorn, and Gravy!! Pudding was definitely the best though, as we ate Strawberry, and Cream cheesecake!

Today, I had a super day at the library this morning! I have to work to save up for my trip to Canada! I almost have enough!
Lunch was even better, as my mum and I went to Marks and Spencer! I brought cold sausages, and these cheesey stars!

Soul Sista Weekend!!

Last weekend, I went to Ashburnum in East Sussex with my girl's group to a soul sista houseparty!! It was brilliant! My friend, Becky came as well, so it was really good to develop a closer friendship with her!

The two girl's group leaders took us there, Fiona and Sonia! Once we arrived at Ashburnum at about 6.30, on Friday evening, we went and dinner! We ate Jacket potato, with cheese, which was delicious! Two of the soul sista team came and spoke to Becky and I, one of them was Irish!! We spoke for a while, and she said she worked on a television show, and that television show is Blue Peter! I was very excited, especially as I watch Blue Peter (yes, I know I'm sad!) Guess what Louise, her best friend is Gethin, and I have a surprise for you!!!

I kept asking the lady questions the whole time we were there!

There were plenty of things to do there, a pamper corner, where I had a hand massage! There were two seminars on Saturday, and two meetings, which were excellent!! On Saturday evening, the holy spirit moved, and people were falling over, which was very emotional, but super!

The food was absolutley scrummy, especially the forest fruits ice cream we had! There were lots of cakes too, and fruit flan!!

It rained quite a lot, but we did manage to see some of the beautiful grounds! The bed's weren't too bad, apart from I was on the top bunk, and I kept banging my head on the ceiling! There was also damp above me!

I had a wonderful time, and would definitely go back!!

The picture on the top right is my friend Becky, I have known her since I was born!! She didn't want me to post the picture, but I did post the nice one!

Spare ribs!

It has been a busy week, so far!!

Sunday, was a briliant day, but frightening at the beginning of the day, as I was made to go up to the front of our church to be prayed for! At first, I sunk into the chair, pretending I wasn't there! I eventually went up though!
In the afternoon, my Auntie Rebecca and Grandad came for dinner, and they brought spare ribs, which we ate yesterday evening for dinner!! They were delicious, especially the tangy, barbeque sauce they came in!! My Auntie Rebecca told me about her week, and about the duck she ate! Later on, we watched the dvd of Eithne's first Christmas, as my Auntie Rebecca hadn't seen it, it was really funny! We didn't manage to watch it all though, as grandad feel asleep!!

Another person has dropped out of my course!! There are not many of us left now!!

Every day, as I walk to the college, I look for Auntie Rebecca, or grandad passing by, so far, I haven't seen them!!

The elderly!

Yesterday, I was at the eldercare centre, for my workplacement! I am really enjoying it, and love listening to the elderly talk about their lives! There is one lady called Terri, who is super! She is almost 90 years old, and finds it difficult to walk, but she always takes my hand to help her! A man named Joe gave me £5 yesterday, and told me to buy an ice cream!! I had to check that that was alright though! Guess where my £5 is going to go? Not far to go!
Next week is my last week at the eldercare centre, and then I have only one more workplacement, it all finishes at Easter, which is early this year!

Today for lunch, I had a sausage and cheese pasty thing, it was delicious!!

Dreams!

I seem to dream every night! Monday night, I dreamt about Louise, that we were in sainsbury's supermarket together, and she was chasing someone! Tuesday night, I dreamt that I was running after Macauly Culkin (from home alone) in bluewater shopping centre!
I dream about Canada a lot, but that is understandable, as I think about it a lot!!

There was a huge argument at college today between two girls! All they seem to do is talk about each other behind their backs, I hate that!!!!

I am looking forward to half term, as I will have a week off!

A word!

Today, it was brilliant at youth church! We had fruit salad for breakfast, and Ashford and New Romney church came up to join us! It felt odd to have my old church there, but I have moved on, and extremely pleased!
We had to be in groups, to see if the holy spirit gave us a word for someone! I was given a word for the first time, that ws relavant to my daily life! I was really moved today!

I am looking forward to half term soon, as it will be a nice break! On the 9th of February to the 11th February, I am going to soul sista, which is a thing especially for girls! Apparently the roast dinners are delicious!

Aunite Rebecca, I hope you feel better soon, and well enough to go the gym and costa coffee!!

He's behind you!!

I am extremely pleased at the moment, because yesterday I sold my doll's house shop for £50, to raise money for my trip to Canada! It is no far to go now!!
The lady asked if she could have it for £40, but we stuck it out until the end, as we knew someone else was interested in it!

Today, I was at my work placement, which I am having a super time at! I had to do some chair excercises today, which was very tiring - NOT!!

This evening, I am going to the pantomime! It is brilliant, and we go every year! I especially go for the ice cream, as it's my favourite!

Stand up for what you believe in!!

Today has been a difficult day, but it was much better towards the end!!
There was only six people in college today, including me! One of the girls is not that nice, and she wouldn't stop talking about 'you know what'!! She was laughing at me, because I am different! It made me feel upset, but then I thought she is probably just insecure! I think it is good to stand up for what you believe in, and not follow everything else, but it take a lot of courage to do that!

The good part of the day was that I went to the doctors today, and managed to get something new for my spots! I have tried nearly everything on the market, and nothing seems to work!!

Miss Potter trailer

If you have the chance to see this film, you should!! It is brilliant! What could be better than sitting with your favourite Auntie and grandad, eating mint choclate chip ice cream, and watching a super film!