play me a little song

it was my sister's birthday yesterday. she had to get me out of bed so she could open her presents...i was still tired from these night shifts..i hope my body goes back to normal soon. she loved all her random gifts, and loved her t-shirt so much.
after she opened her presents we then we went to Canterbury for lunch, and maybe a little look around some shops. ah..Lego. my love. i am wanting a giant stars wars set..but that's gonna cost like £80ish...no money for Lego like that. after lunch, and a quick look around some shops, a SUPER WONDERFUL ice cream, we then nipped into this guitar shop my dad wanted to go in. he wanted another guitar to add to his collection, and he saw the one he wanted in the window..we went in and sat in the store while he played. my dad is pretty awesome. he used to be in a band when he was younger, just for fun and gigs around where he lived. i always think that its awesome. he doesn't think so. anyway, after long chats with the guy who owned the shop, and many many songs later, he got it. so i know have this really loud guitar waking me up in the morning. lovely. its not all bad..he plays songs i love.

good morning...and hello

so when i got in at 7.10 this morning, the sky was kinda awesome. i really couldn't sleep after a long night of working..night shifts..they are the best. you are so tired when you are at work, but as soon as you get home, you can't sleep. so when i got in i watched the office and wrapped my sister's birthday presents, while drinking lemonade. i hope she likes all her random gifts. i asked her what she wanted, and she replied, 'random please'. she likes my odd and random present giving.

outside

i love making packages to send to my blogging friends.

so today i met up with my awesome friend Charlotte. i had to get a few more little presents for my sisters birthday next week, and as i had the day off, and she did as well, we hung out.it was really nice. i got little gifts for my sister Victoria, and we also looked at local art as well. some of the art was really interesting, other pieces really didn't make me feel anything. we then went for lunch in the local pub. there are lots of books in this pub, and its nice to just grab one and flick though and see what random book you can find.afterwards we went back to Charlotte's cute little flat in town where we watched scary movies with the curtains drawn...and it was like daylight outside. she has the cutest flat, which she shares with her boyfriend...its so awesome, and makes me want to move out even more...just wish i had the money to do so.

adventure

so this weekend, was pretty awesome. on friday night i was waiting at the train station with a sign saying Stevens and Wyatt...my friend Laura has always joked that she would love to have someone waiting to pick her up with a sign with her name on...so therefore i made one for her and Lucy. after the laughs, and me jumping up and down and making my friends embarrassed, we went home. many chats were had. then sleep was needed. then next morning we met up with our other friends Claire and Charlotte and went to Canterbury for shopping and lunch at wagamamma's. the weather was so lovely.we had chats about adventures we had been on, old times, new times, new people in our lives, jobs, Glastonbury--it was just really nice to hang out with them again.then saturday evening we had a little joint birthday party at Charlotte's house. me and charlotte opened presents from our friends, i got some crazy funny present...like, i got a peanut shaped rubber. love it. we had nibbles, drinks and we gave our party bags out----which contained sweets, seeds for the garden, plastic rings, stickers and other super awesome random stuff. we had a really good night out, crazy dancing times were had. on sunday it was sad to say goodbye, next time i see most of them will be at Glastonbury. however, as i have this week off from work for my birthday, i decided to go back with Claire to Brighton. we had a couple of really chilled out days, playing crazy golf, having lunch on the beach, visiting art galleries, going to the cinema to see your highness, going out for drinks and a dance with our friend Mandy. oh also we went for a lovely walk around where she lives. the woods were beautiful. Claire was taking photos of flowers, whereas i thought it was more fun to take photos of her. after lunch i thought it was time to go catch my train....which when i got on the train i sat on the floor for most of the time...then got a seat, then to give it up for someone...to then sit on the floor again. it didn't matter because the sun was shinning, and all i could think about was the awesome adventures i have had the past 5 days. life feels good.

trip to the seaside

i went on a little trip at the weekend. i went to Brighton for my friend Mandy's birthday. i met up with friends from uni as well. it was a lovely trip, and it was nice to hang out, laugh, and share stories about were we are in our lives at the moment...like the whole work/guys/what the hell are you gonna do with your life?, kinda talks.we went for lunch, coffee, shopping, went out in the evening for drinks and a little dance, and late night chats, which included Mandy's crazy cat scaring everyone.

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so work wise, i feel like i have alot more to do now, the pressure still feels like its there, but hopefully its getting better, which then makes me feel better and less stressed. i am currently planning lots of trips to happen this year and next, which is making me smile, and keeping me going.

also----Coldplay are going to be doing the Saturday night slot at Glastonbury! i cannot wait to be sat on the hill singing at the top of my voice, and listening to everyone around me sing as well. bring it on, i cannot wait for June.

me in the corner

so life at the moment consists of work. i have been doing crazy shifts at work, and working until 12 at night moving the store around getting ready for the new season. its really interesting, and i have been having a go at vm stuff, and learning lots and lots. i am really enjoying it. apart from work, my spare time has consisted of making mix cds. my lovely friend charlotte has got me into making them, i am also having a go at making cases and cover art, so that's what i have been doing in my spare time. making a mix cd is really hard, the songs need to fit together just right to work. other than that, i have been getting ready for my sister's birthday, which is today. present buying and decorating the house for her bbq today. hopefully the sun will come out to play, and we can all have a drink in the garden in the sun.

nicola is off to catch her train

i am just off to catch my train to brighton. this weekend i am going to visit my friend claire for her birthday. my other friend laura is going aswell. i cannot wait for an awesome weekend. lots of laughs hopefully, and plus we are going to a comedy club on saturday night! i have my ipod ready and a book...so hopefully the journey wont be too bad.

1, 2, 3, 4....

"1, 2, 3, 4....they are coming under the door."- i am sending these little creatures into an exhibition in Nottingham which my friend is doing. hopefully they will work within the space.

ah thank you very much for your kinda words about my new role in my job, i only had one day on it, as we were super duper busy at work this week, but i start it full time tomorrow..i am really looking forward to it, but i am also a little scared, but i guess its good to be. i just want to say a wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my lovely friend LINA!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!I hope you have such a lovely time!

rather long post..but fun filled!

Monday------ so on Monday i went for a trip in Mandy's little car. we went out and had lots of fun. we went for sushi for lunch. i have never had sushi before, and really wanted to go. oh it was simply wonderful! yum yum! i was quite excited when the little bowls/plates were going round.i did happen to buy myself something. i got a cute bag, and slow club's new album- yeah so. Tuesday------ i went out for dinner with old school friends, which was really nice. i also took some rather cool photos that night. the sky wanted to be different colours, just for me! hehe.Wednesday----- Yay its my sister's birthday today!! and its rather annoying that i had my induction day at my new job today! but its wasn't all day. got up early this morning, last night me and mum and dad decorated the living room with balloons, silly photos of Victoria, and my home made banner, which took me quite a long time.for her birthday i got her a rather cool present. i got her the new moon poster that was printed on canvas..oh i think its great! i wanted to get her something very special. i want it for myself! i cant wait to see where she puts it in her room. her cake was rather special too, i giant one and eight!

we had a lovely day. oh i am so happy my sister has a few days off work so we can hang out, watch movies, and do lots of sister stuff together. i miss her loads.