Just a very brief update today as I'm running late (as always) and about to go meet a friend. I just wanted to bring it to your attention that I do indeed have a new blog layout and a new banner! The banner was designed by Hannah, so be sure to check out her blog and you can also like her facebook illustration page!
Let me know what you think of the overall layout, I'm still not completely happy with it so you can guarantee I'll be tweaking it over the next few days!
Now I'll leave you with some photographs that I've taken with my Diana F+ Lomography camera! These are from my first 2 films, so I'm still trying to get the hang of it!
New favourite item of clothing...100% organic cotton courtesy of Camden Market.
My friend and I have a tradition that every time we go to London we have to pose in front of these paintings in Charing Cross tube station.
Sometimes I just have to feed the geek in me.
New camera...so excited to get to know this camera, and to see the many mistakes I'll make along the way.
This was a birthday present from my Mum and I'm so happy to now have this in my possession.
Hey guys!
Once again, apologies for my lack of posting. I've been to the Drs multiple times, the opticians and the hospital and its still a bit of a mystery as to what is wrong with me- but I'm on some medication that seems to be starting to work so fingers crossed! (If you're wondering what on earth I'm going on about, read my previous blog post!)
Anyway, I figured it wouldn't hurt my head too much to spend 10 minutes on my macbook and I wanted to post something about my trip to London last week.
If any of you remember, I had a bit of a battle trying to buy tickets for Alexisonfire's farewell tour (MASSIVE SOB!) Thankfully, my friend and I managed to get some so after counting down the days, it was finally time to see Alexisonfire for one last time!
We set off for London a bit earlier so we could go to Camden (she had never been before :O!) and so we could go to a Shisha bar (again- something she had never experienced.) I'm always so massively relaxed around Camden, and it's a shame we had to head off after a couple of hours as we were going to meet some friends back at the train station.
Before the gig, we all went for a few drinks in an insanely busy pub in Brixton...and before I knew it was time to make our way to Brixton Academy just in time for Alexisonfire!!
I've been to a fair few gigs, but this was in a league of it's own. The band played amazingly- but the atmosphere was just unbelievable. This probably had a lot to do with it being their final gig in the UK (and basically in the world ever) so the energy was just out of this world and it's just one of those moments where I was just stood there thinking 'I really am just happy to be here!'
Now for a few photos!
I only took a couple of photos at the gig- too busy living in the moment to bother with a camera, hence the crappiness of these photos!
Unfortunately we missed the last train back...so it was a bit of a mission getting home, involving a bus journey, a taxi and dragging my mum out of bed at 2.30am to pick us up (what an angel!) and by which point my head was absolute agony but OH WELL!
I wish I could relive this night over and over.
Last night marked the 3rd time I have seen Evanescence live! They played at Wembley Arena so we got to the venue at about 2.30. We just about made it to the front barrier, but quite far to the left- it was actually really nice to be on the side that Tim and Troy play on, the previous times I've been more towards Terry and Amy's keyboard so it made a nice change. Thankfully the view was still pretty good, and the sound was immaculate!
I'm kind of lost for words on what to say. There were tears (on my behalf, of course) and confetti, lots of singing and screaming. I had a migraine (i'm still trying to shake it off- it's been lurking since wednesday night and I can't say I'm loving it,) which did kind of dampen the experience because bright lights are not my friend at the moment, but there was no way in hell I was going to miss their last live show for this album!
The set list was incredible, and they added 'Disappear' and 'Swimming Home,' and I love 'Disappear' so that made the throbbing migraine entirely worth it.
I wish I had pictures and videos to share, but I'm 'that' person who's too busy trying to live in the moment rather than worrying about the pictures and what not. So, I'll have to steal a couple of my friend's photos.
Confetti during My Immortal <3
Words fail me when it comes to seeing Evanescence live...they've been my favourite band for nearly 10 years and they've played such a massive, important part in my life and growing up. I hate that there's probably going to be another 4/5 year wait for another album to be released (if they release another one, that is) so that's a reality I'm just not ready to face yet.
There are very few videos of last night on youtube at the moment, but I'll leave you with this.
Going Under...the first single I ever bought :')
(As a side note, there were some people up in the seated area who were throwing some amazing shapes. Bit of ballroom dancing, the robot...especially the 2 older men, absolutely loved it!)
There appears to be a correlation between exam time and the undying urge I have to post a blog...
Here's a quick run down on my year;
- It's been pretty shit, HOWEVER,
- I have been to the Harry Potter Studio Tour
- I went to see 'Misterman,' A one man play with Cillian Murphy
- I am still in love with Camden.
- I've spent a lot of time in Yorkshire.
- I didn't fail last semester, but I'll probably fail this semester.
I am still Vegan, however last week I went to the Doctors and was told I'm anaemic and I have some trouble with my thyroid... (basically the hormone that controls your metabolism or something.) Soooo I'm debating if I should remain being Vegan. To be honest, my diet is rubbish either way so I'm not sure if it makes much difference!
Also, I broke a few toes sunday night. That was delightful.
