Secret to GRRReat looking hair...

Ladies, unleash your inner animal with Batiste Dry Shampoo Wild for GRRReat looking hair with a clean, fresh feeling.

Launched exclusively at Boots, trend setters in the world of beauty, Batiste Dry Shampoo Wild capitalises on the key fashion trend for glamorous animal print that has been flooding the high street of late. Puurfect for matching your outfit and accesories to your hair care regime, this necessity is for girls who want to take a walk on the wild side.

Fragranced with feminine and daring Oriental aromas, the dry shampoo leaves hair smelling beautiful with a mix of cocoa and sensual vanilla. A quick and easy product to use that refreshes hair between washes, leaving it revived, energised and roaring to go.

Its amazing that a slight spray of the can banishes oily roots giving dull, lifeless hair the makeover it needs without any water. At only £2.99 for a 200ml bottle, the offer is just something any girl would be silly to turn down.

Batiste says: "A quick burst revitalises hair, adds body and texture and leaves it feeling clean and fresh too. No need to worry about skipping a shampoo."

See the full range of Batiste hair products here

xox

Crackle away...

 So I tried a new pairing of nail polishes the other day and thought I'd share it with you guys, it's gorgeous!

Barry M deep purple crackle polish painted over 'Gold Coin' by Revlon

The 'Gold Coin' allows the deep purple to stand out specifically well, leaving a gorgeous effect. In the past I've tried and tested various other colours to act as a base for Barry M deep purple crackle but never found one I really like.

You have to be so careful when applying the crackle polish as a top coat. The vanish drys very quickly so its a race against time to apply the polish evenly before it dries out and leaves odd crackles.

Definitely a combination of polishes that I will use time and again, and for only £2.99 a bottle, you just can't go wrong.

xx

Things to do before I'm 30

So with only four months left at university, my brain is over-riddled with plans for the future. Where will I work? Where will I live? When will I have children?

All sorts of daunting questions fill my mind on a daily basis so I thought now would be the perfect time to make a list of things I want to do before I turn thirty. 

001. Get all uni work completed to a good standard

002. Finish my degree

003. Attend graduation

004. Undertake at least one week of work experience for a newspaper COMPLETED: 6/06/2011

005. Build a portfolio of work

0.06 Get a job in the media industry - preferably magazine work

007. Buy an Apple Mac laptop

008. Keep a memory box of special moments <3

009. Buy a DSLR camera

010. Take more photos

011. Make a pretty photo album

012. Save more money

013. Re-visit Australia 

014. Go on a holiday to Bali 

015. Go to Singapore with my Mum 

016. Go to America 

017. Spend a weekend in Paris 

018. Spend a long weekend in Amsterdam and visit Anne Frank's Annexe 

019. Go to Thailand and experience the Full Moon Party on the Beach.

020.  Work in another country

021. Go scuba diving

022. Swim with Dolphins 

023. Do a sky-dive 

024. Go skiing again 

025. Keep a travel journal

026. Update my blog more frequently

027. Start writing my own book

028. Get work published online

029. Get work published in print

030. Review at least one product for MAC

031. Reach 500 followers on Twitter

032. Reach 500 followers on my blog

033. Meet a fellow blogger 

034. Find a new inspirational quote each month and keep them in a book

035. Keep all important dates in my diary <3

 036. Bake at least 10 different cakes

037.  Learn a new language 

038. Learn to play piano 

039. Have at least one pole dancing lesson 

040. Attend at least one Zumba class  COMPLETED (attended classes for 2months in 2011)

041. Get back into swimming 

042. Run Race For Life  COMPLETED 17/07/2011

 043. Run the Half Marathon 

044. Go one month without any junk food

 045. Reach my target weight

046. STAY at my target weight

047. Subscribe to Cosmopolitan

048. Do an evening course in something 

 049. Teach myself Short hand 

050. Write at least five film reviews 

051.  Volunteer for something 

052. Attend London Fashion Week 

053. Go to the Bath Fashion Museum 

054. Get a spray tanning kit 

055. Do home spray tanning

056. Get eyelash extensions

057. Have an Indian Head Massage

058. Raise money for charity, other than Race for Life

059. See DRAKE live

060. See Ed Sheeran live COMPLETED 21/10/11

061. Go to One Love festival 

062. See more of my oldest friends 

063. Go to Camden Market 

064. Host a dinner party

065. Go to Winter Wonderland

066. Buy a Mulberry bag

067. Buy a pair of Louboutins 

068. Intern for a magazine 

069. Make business cards

070. Read 5 books in 5 months 

071. Go camping

072. Move into a beautiful house with my boyfriend <3
073. Decorate and design my own house 
074. Begin a family
075. Get married (maybe before I'm thirty, ha!)

Andrew Barton: The Frizz Tamer ♥

Hey guys! Hope you're all having a lovely weekend :)

Riiiiight, todays post is quite an exciting one for all you hair lovers. If you're not interested in hair styling and hair products then this one isn't for you.

So I'm sure you all know that the Andrew Barton Group have some wonderful hair products. Ranging from I Love Volume: Hot Curl Brush, Gloss Boss, mousses and beautifully scented shampoo and conditioners. From slept-in hair to tousled beach waves all of Andrew's products give you the ability to be creative with your hair at a price everyone can afford, pretty irresistable, huh?

I thought I'd tried and tested the majority of their products, loving each one of course, until a couple of weeks ago I came across Shiny Happy Hair: a collection of no fuss, no nonsense hair products that works. Many of the products in the Shiny Happy Hair range consist of carefully chosen ingredients, fragrances and textures that are practical and easy to use. However my favourite in the range is The Frizz Tamer; a satin smooth mousse that is specially infused with rice bran oil and antioxidant rich pomegranate to leave hair silky to touch, frizz free and ready to style. What more could you want?

I picked up my 200ml bottle at a reasonable price from Asda, so girls you don't need to worry about splashing the cash, and instead head on down to your local supermarket and spend a mere £3 on something you'll use time and again. As an extra bonus the mousse actually has a sweet and fruity fragrance, that left my hair smelling gorgeous, unlike most mousses that smell bitter and override the smell of freshly washed hair.

Andrew Barton Group say: "Andrew's 25 years of experience is crammed into every bottle of his gorgeous award winning products. With unique concentrated formulas and no-fuss packaging the range has the hallmarks of a professional salon brand without the hefty price tag."

I will definitely be re-buying this product and believe you should all go out and grab this baby. It leaves your hair feeling smooth, smelling gorgeous, and adds uplift to those dull hair days without the horrible hard bits of hair that most mousses leave and that are a pain in the ass to brush out.

All you need to do to achieve beautiful and creative hair is spend £3 and comb the mousse through ensuring every strand gets a bit, then blow, scrunch, curl or straighten to your hearts content.

Happy Hair Day!

xox



P.S. The Frizz Tamer comes in a spray bottle which I prefer as its quick and practical or it comes in a squeezy bottle - take your pick :)

My New Love ♥



M.A.C. Lipstick in Of Royalty (cremesheen) from the Fabulous Felines Collection. 

 

So I went shopping in Swindon on Wednesday and came across this beauty in The Cosmetics Shop for just £9.99! I just couldn't turn down a bargain like that and so this nifty little lippy is now sitting proudly in my makeup bag :)

Love pink lips? Go and grab one of these baby's and you'll be the talk of the town. The colour is absolutely gorgeous and the lipstick itself is creamy and long-lasting.

Lots of Love ♥





Makeup: A girls best friend ♥

Okay so this post is a little late I know, forgive me!

This winter I have made sure my face is up-to-date by keeping up with the latest makeup trends.I know we only have a month or so left but here are a few tips for the season.

Cat Eyes: Cat eyes have come and gone throughout the century as make up trends. Now they are seeing their way back to the fashion world as models, celebrities and other model icons are starting to favor this fashionable look. To make cat eyes, I usually use Benefit BadGal sharp jet black eye liner which you can pick up from any good cosmetics store from £7.99 onwards. This product is great for smoky eyes as the pencil is thick and easy to hold ensuring large lines/flicks are easily created. Although not labelled as waterproof, Benefit BadGal liner actually works wonders on the waterline of my eye and as an added bonus, the texture is nice and creamy meaning it doesn't irritate my skin. The only problem, however, is that it does smudge fairly easily so girls keep checking in the mirror for obvious and unwanted lines. After applying the liner I then use a smudge brush to create the smokey cat affect.



Avon glimmerstick diamonds blue glitter eyeliner.

Coloured eye liner: If you're not keen on smoky eyes then ditch your black and brown eye liners this season and have fun with bold colours that make your eyes pop. This winter,there has been a trend in turquoise, dark green and mustard yellow for liners. A bit daring maybe but these shades are the in-thing with creative colours being used everywhere. If you're anything like me you won't limit yourself to eye liners alone. Get creative with your shadows and use them as liners, applying a small coat with a thin, good quality brush. As this is the festive season, glitter liners are also on trend and look just perfect for work dos and dinners out. Find a trusted online wholesaler that sells wholesale cosmetics and get a batch of different colours so you'll never be bored with your makeup this winter.



Pink Plaid MAC Lipstick that I brought on Wednesday :)



Nude lips: You won't have seen so many dark lips this season, but nude lips have made a big splash. This doesn't mean wearing no makeup on your lips but the trend will be in playing up the eyes and a simple gloss or nude/pale pink lipstick.


Thick eyebrows: Put away your tweezers this winter and get out that brow liner. Thin and over plucked brows are a thing of the past. This winter, you’ll see natural and even “boyish” brows making their debut on the runways. A good eyebrow pencil is not something you’re likely to find in a drug store, so invest in a good quality pencil that matches your eyebrows and skin tone and isn’t too dark. You can also use your eyebrow pencil as an eyeliner.

One more tip for you girls: Go and buy Barry M Mushroom nail polish, it is just delicious! (See picture)



Barry M: Mushroom nail polish,



Soap and Glory Big Splendour x

         
OMG!! I have just received my Soap & Glory Big Splendour package in the post <3

Every year good old Soap & Glory release a fantabulous gift set that usually sells for better than half price at Boots for one week only. Their carefully put together sets never fail to amaze me so I just knew I had to purchase this beauty as soon as it hit the shelves.

This year it is the BIG SPLENDOUR which consists of a large makeup bag, perfect for overnight stays and weekends away. As you can see from the picture, the oversized case is full of amazing products every beauty lover dreams of.

I haven't had time to try the products yet so as soon as I do, I will review each one separately. Eek, excited!


Bye Bye for now; xox

Adorn your Iphone in a beautiful phone case...

Okay, so I admit I'm a little obsessed with my Iphone. However, these cases are so adorable and if you're anything like me you'll be running straight to the shops to raid the phone stalls.

The Hello Kitty one, though perhaps not everybody's choice of character, adds that little bit of GLAM to a girls treasured possession: her beautiful Iphone.

Using a bright pink crystalised effect helps the case to stand out from afar, sparkling each time it catches a glimmer of light. Could it be more perfect? I don't think so.

The cute Hello Kitty face is perfect. I had to be careful whilst choosing it as I find some of the faces are either far too big or just look completely stupid. This hard case compliments my phone beautifully, definitely worth the £9.

I also absolutely love the Cath Kidston case pictured on the right. The pale blue background allows the darker colours to stand out further, attracting attention and finishing off the phone in style.

Why have a plain old Iphone when you could spend a mere £9 - £16 on making it gorgeous!

Get shopping girls!

xox

We gon' party like its your birthday.

Birthday balloons x

So my 21st birthday was on the 7th of December and boy was it one to remember. I can't deny I was excited to be turning 21, its characterised as a 'special' birthday and that made me want to celebrate in the best way I could afford.

 It took me weeks of "umming" and "ahhing" to decide whether or not I should hire a venue and have a huge party. Once I'd finally decided that I did want a big hall to dance, drink and be surrounded by friends and family all celebrating my day, it was too late to get anywhere. Me being me hadn't thought about the fact that my birthday is close to Christmas and companies had already hired the venues for their work dos. Major fail on my part.

After all the rejections from places that would have been just perfect, the annoyance kicked in and I turned into a miserable sod. Planning birthdays can be so stressful at times, particularly once the gloominess of constant planning overrides the initial excitement. I didn't want to celebrate my 21st at all and my decision wasn't budging.

I won't lie to you, I'm a stubborn mare when I want to be. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate everything that is done for me and love my family, boyfriend and friends to death. However when I really want something to go my way and it doesn't, I'm not best amused to say the least.

Anyway enough off that. I soon realised that I needed to buck up my ideas and continue planning what could be the best birthday I'd ever had. Did it pay off? HELL YEAH. My Boyfriend and I had arranged to get a minibus to Bournemouth with a large group of my closest friends to party hard at 'V' club. I wanted to get out of Reading and celebrate in style, in an unusual town, somewhere different with new faces, a variety of music and of course, cheap alcohol.

Luckily I'd managed to book the weekend off of work so I had the whole day to prepare for my big night. I rose from my pit early and it was straight to the hairdressers to get my mop cut, layered and thinned. After my mane was perfected it was back home for a hot bath, a glass of archers and fake tanning. Girls you all know that this can be a long and time-costly process.

Rushing around like a mad-woman, I rapidly dried off and changed into everyday clothes before racing to pick my boyfriend up from work and driving straight to town for my makeup appointment. I was running late which made me panic. I still had to curl my hair, get dressed, pick people up and pre-drink. AAH.

My friend Olivia works for Clarins so I was lucky enough to have a sneaky free makeover. I have some good contacts I know, ha ha. I left her shop feeling like a new woman. My face was deeply cleansed and moisturised with the perfect coloured foundation, pale pink blush and smokey eyes looking just right. No orange tide marks, no eyeliner smudges...result!

Kirsty and I in Bournemouth x

 A couple of hours later I was fully ready to drink more than I should with people I can't live without. The pre drinking began at my house and continued on the minibus with pit stops for a quick ciggy and bladder releasing. Music was blaring through the speakers and everyone was eager to get to the club. The night continued to be amazing, I received a special shout out, many drinks and a brilliant time.


Jay and I in Bournemouth x

 Once the night was over and we drunkenly piled onto the minibus to slounge on the seats and be driven home, I realised my actual birthday was only 3 days away. I had planned a lunch with my family and an evening at a cocktail bar with my boyfriend that I was looking forward to. What I didn't know, however, was that there was surprises in store for me.

The morning of my birthday was lovely. I received some beautiful gifts including a Thomas Sabo bracelet and lots of charms along with perfume, trainers, a top, vans and many more gifts from my boyfriend. The next present came at lunchtime - my friend Abby, who lives in Australia, flew over to surprise me. I couldn't believe my eyes as I walked into the lounge and saw her sitting there on my sofa, I hadn't seen her for a year, my eyes welled up and I was already having the best birthday ever.


Table decorations!

The evening came around quickly and before I knew it, it was time to get
ready for an evening of cocktails at Mix Bar with Jay. Walking straight to the bar determined to get a birthday drink down me, I was oblivious to the bright pink VIP area. Seconds later, though, my ears were ringing at the squeaks of "SURPRISE!" coming from familiar voices. I couldn't believe it. Jay had arranged a surprise night with all of my friends, all of his time, money and effort had literally made me the happiest girl alive. The night was filled with drink, dancing, and laughs.

Becky, Rochelle and I at Mix Bar x











The champagne bottles were soon popped and everyone raised a glass to me turning the big 2-1. I had the best birthday ever!

xox



My cocktail.



Christmas xXx

I absolutely love Christmas. The coming together of friends and family, plates full of glorious food, litres of tasty drinks and of course the excitement that present opening brings. All of that along with good films and fun games, what more could you want?



My stocking :)



This Christmas was just as good as the younger days although very different in many aspects. Strangely, I didn't wake up until 10:30 am. I'm usually the first up in the house nagging at my brother to wake up so we can open our stockings together - it's a family tradition. This year, though, I slept in later and opened my stocking presents on my own whilst he was still asleep.



Christmas morning x

Next was the exciting bit.... downstairs for the main presents! Despite being 21 I walked into the lounge, eyes closed and my body filled with excitement. With my eyes now open I could literally feel them widening as I scammed the room and saw my name flicker off of gift tags and wrapping paper, I had a huge pile of gifts to open.

Surrounded by my brother, his girlfriend, my mum, my step dad and my dog, the unwrapping began. The first present I unwrapped was a beautiful gift box filled with divine makeup. I wanted to reach to the sky and yell hallelujah. I've been skint for months and my face has definitely known about it. Usually I'd have a makeup bag full of goods but the past few months I've been using the last scrapes of the same foundation pot, or borrowing my friends' and my mums when I'm lucky enough. This was a brilliant gift; sending huge thanks to my aunty and uncle! A jet black mac mascara that never fails to elongate my already fairly long lashes and make them stand out from afar is always a gooden. But it didn't stop there. I got the lot. A jet black eyeliner, an eyeliner sharpener, an amazing navy blue glitter eyeliner, a beautiful gold nail polish, foundation and a gorgeous peach lip gloss. A-m-a-z-i-n-g.





Some of my gorgeous gifts x





The unwrapping of presents was paused while my Grandma and Uncle Matt popped over to see us. This year we were having dinner just the five of us, very different to the usual 'huge family' Christmas. However it was nice to spend the rest of the morning with them. We watched Miracle on 34th Street, ate salmon and cream cheese on toasted french bread and washed it all down with laughs and a cold glass of Schleur. Perfect morning, but it was back to the presents.

Watching my brother open his present from my boyfriend and I with a huge grin on his face made Christmas even more special. It's not always the receiving but the giving that counts. We brought him the Lost DVD box-set which he was overally happy about, if I lose sight of him in the next couple of weeks at least I'll know why. My step dad opened his bottle of Jack Daniels whilst my mum opened her beautiful black leather handbag, both were happy with their gifts from us - result.

The next thing I eagerly opened was a beautiful crystal 'R' charm for my Thomas Sabo bracelet that my mum bought me for my 21st birthday a couple of weeks back. The crystal caught the light as I opened the beautiful gift box and my heart melted at the scene. If there's a way to please a girl, it's got to be with crystals. I was in love. With each flicker of the light my beautiful charm sparkled as if to say 'here I am.'

Many more presents were opened between the five of us and happiness filled the room, after all 'tis the season to be jolly. The first part of the afternoon was spent lazing around and watching Christmas films with the smell of turkey, roast potatoes, honey roasted veg and stuffing filling the house. Christmas dinner went down a treat. Everybody went back for seconds and the desserts were just divine. All in all, wonderful food and glasses of Bucks Fizz were consumed in celebration.

Following tradition, the next thing to do was open our tree presents where I was showered with a beautiful large black diamante ring and a pale blue Cath Kidston phone case decorated with beautiful pale pink and white flowers.

Pleased with my gifts and in the general christmas spirit, I drove to my boyfriends mum's bearing gifts for his family. We had been so excited for this day having spoilt everyone rotten. Jay's nephew, 18 months old, received an awesome pirate ship ball pit, a divine pale blue Ralph Lauren polo top and another top from us. Jay's youngest sister, 6, was happy with her pile full of hello kitty goodies and her peppa pig earmuffs and his other sister, Sophie, 18, was over the moon with her beautiful turquoise shamballah. His parents were happy with their gifts and everybody enjoyed playing card games and having a good time.





Jays presents from me :)





Later that evening it was back to my house, this time with the boyfriend, for more present opening, too much chocolate and more champagne. I was amazed by my presents from my beautiful boyfriend. A brand spanking new Swarovski crystalised white Ice Watch and a gorgeous navy blue Barbour coat finished with a layer of fur around the hood. He loved his trainers, Ralph Lauren clothing, slippers, Gillette set and everything else: hurray! Watching Bridesmaids on DVD, which my brother had brought me, along with cuddles was the perfect way to end christmas.

Absolutely amazing festive season this year, bring on 2012!

Top five favourite songs of the year xox

Friends: Do we really know who they are?

I've heard the saying 'friends come and go' but I never really believed it. All of my friends had always been there whether it be for a shoulder to cry on, to celebrate my birthday or to fill me with laughs. Not one of them had let me down. Until now.
I know as you get older your lives change and you find yourself working constantly, settling down into a serious relationship, moving out and the rest of it. But does that really stop you from having time for your friends? I'm at university, in a completely different town from most of them during the week, yet I still have time to call and text them - check they're okay and let them know that I'm still there even when i'm not in sight.

Apparently, though, some of them can't do the same. This society that we live in today secludes girls and boys from being friends, according to the people of today you can't have a friend of the opposite sex without wanting to get jiggy. What.A.Joke.

It has never been like that with me and my 'boy' friends. Of course I care for them but as brothers. Is that really so wrong? Apparently so.

Mine and Josie's TV package for our group project :)

Christmas time, mistletoe and wine...

THE HOLIDAYS are here and I can't bloody wait for five well deserved weeks off of uni.

Work, work, work and more work. That's all I've been hearing about and doing since September. Bored much? The answer is yes indeed! From an assignment on the History of the BBC with special regards to their 'very British' style of broadcasting to group projects based on motorsport, I have been snowed under by books and paper. But hey ho, all assignments are handed in for first term which can only mean one thing... ITS CHRISTMAS!

Girls and boys open your advent calendars and hang up your stockings, Santa is preparing our gifts and will be on his way to us in a matter of days! Merry Christmas! Have a food and alcohol filled day with family, friends and thoughtful gifts...ENJOY

xoxo

http://www.santasgrotto.info/

Life ❤

I need these beauts in my life ♥

Kurt Geiger Precious Sequin; this is the way to melt my heart! xox

Student crushed to death in nightclub.

TRIBUTES have been paid to 22-year-old University of Northampton student who was crushed to death in a local nightclub.
   Third year leisure and tourism student, Nabila Nanfuka, of Neasden, North London, had been attending the Wickedest Skank RnB and hip hop night at Lava and Ignite, St.Peters Way.
   According to witnesses, the DJ wrapped up the end of the event with a speech on the mic reporting: "coaches are leaving its the end of the night guys." From here it is said that the already over-crowded club capacity rushed to the doors, falling over each other, where Nabila fell and was trampled on by others trying to force their way down the stairs.
 Unfortunately, Nabila died before she was seen at the hospital. The nightclub tragedy has also left two others in intensive care whilst six students were treated for minor injuries.
 Being a University of Northampton student myself, I am aware that our whole society has been deeply saddened by the heart-breaking news of someone described as a "lovely character." My heart goes out to Nabila, her family and her friends at this traumatic time.

    

Third year of university begins...

The BBC provides a very British style of broadcasting for radio.

So the long summer break has ended and I find myself back in a lecture theatre at 9am on a Monday morning, surrounded by course friends, ready for two hours of radio.
        Mixed feelings of happiness, fear and uncertainty fill my body whilst I digest important information regarding my huge work load for the third and final year of my journalism degree.
       Although I try my hardest to listen enthusiastically, radio is and always will be my least favourite module and so the fire in my heart starts to die as the lecture continues. History of radio, radio clips from the 1920's and the distinctive nature of the BBC, although exciting for some, leaves me bewildered and lacking motivation. However, I've never been a loser and giving up is just not on my itinerary. I will fight for as long and as hard as I have to in order to receive a good grade for each and every module this year, radio included.
      After a negative and rather dull start to the year, I make my way to my Advanced Writing lecture which turns out to be much more useful than I had anticipated. Steering away from the module guidelines itself, Jon Mackley - the course tutor, concentrates solely on the dreaded dissertation filling the room with interesting potential topics, dissertation questions and helpful resources in terms of research. So here it is, a highly important year for my future career and life in general. The hard work begins now....sigh!

Articles written for Reading Chronicle newspaper.

Berkshire-based picture framer Tony Frankland has successfully qualified as a Guild Commended Framer. 

    The professional qualification awarded to him by the Fine Art Trade Guild, an international trade association for the industry, appoints only the highest qualified and experienced independent examiners to oversee the examination by which the GCF award is granted to 1,000 framers in the UK.

    Following redundancy after working as a project manager for 16 years at a local high-tech company, Tony quickly chose to build a new occupation in framing. Although it seems like a daring and abnormal transition of career choice, Tony said: "I used my project management skills to research the idea, identify and invest in training with well established professional framers and source the equipment I needed for a huge venture."

   Tony spent several months last year converting an unused building into a fully equipped framing workshop at his home in Woodley, Berkshire, where he now runs his business, Loddon Framing. He believes the GCF qualification will help to achieve high ambitions for himself and for his company.

  Tony's next challenge is to establish and develop his range of customers, which he says "took a step forward"  when local artist Sally Castle asked him to frame her Lino cut prints for the upcoming whiteknights studio trail on June 18 and 19. In addition to this he is keen to promote the importance of conservation framing, a technique that uses materials to help protect the artwork from colour fading caused by natural occuring acids and other environmental hazards such as damp, light and insects.

Finito.

SECOND year is over.

                  I can hardly believe it, it only feels like yesterday that I was at home packing my life up for the big move to University. Then I blinked. I've spent two whole years at Northampton and two good years at that. From Fresher's fortnight, meeting new people, drunken nights and a lot of hard work, I have really enjoyed my time as a student. 

                 I have just broken up for the summer holidays, something that couldn't have come soon enough. The hell of the last two weeks at University was something I never want to experience again. From confusion over changed deadlines to a lack of communication from the lecturers, MB5 (our study room) was chaos. I had peers holding the assignment box open for me ten minutes after the deadline, with other friends of mine still printing and burning their work onto disc. Crazy!

               The law and government exam, on the other hand, went fairly well. Everything I revised popped up in the paper so I couldn't have asked for better questions. I guess we'll just have to wait for results now...

Roll on the summer!

x