Let's go to the sea

Waking up today relaxed felt so good. Knowing I didn't have to go to work felt so wonderful. Yesterday was my grandad's 81st birthday. Went round for dinner with David, my parents, my sister Victoria and her boyfriend Dan. Nan had lots of yummy buffet food waiting. Too good. It was lovely to all be together.

So today I went to Ramsgate with David. The aim was to go comicbook shopping and wander around the cute thrift shops. Comicbook shopping was good. The Groovy Frog in Ramsgate is perfect, it even has a cafe inside it. And it's giant. So many gems were found in that store.

The weather was funny today, one minute it was sunny and then it was raining so hard. There was no point washing and straighting my hair this morning, the sea air does crazy things to it.

We had sushi then chips, went to the arcade, brought David a Spider-Man bin, took Polaroids, brought heart shaped chocolate coins that taste horrid, brought a cat plate, had Chinese for dinner, played around with a lightsaber, and just enjoyed my day off work. I love days like this.

With you

So I have drank millions of cups of tea recently. Whether it's at home, work, in cute tearooms or David's mum feeding me lots of cups. Tea is calling me. I guess it's partly because of the English inside of me. I remember when I was in America in the summer, and I craved tea like crazy. So making tea for my American friends meant I could get a perfect cup. And that cup was good. I remember the colour. Mmmmm.

Went to the cutest tearoom with David and my parents. They had the best teacups. I think the place was haunted. I liked that. Creaky old place.

It's been quite cold recently. Wrap up warm kinda weather. And I seem to keep going out in the cold. Only problem is, the wind can give me a super headache. So wrapping up with my giant bobble scarf is the way to go.

I love being by the sea now. Even though it's so cold, it makes me feel so alive. Going on walks, hand in hand, hair blowing in the wind, taking photos, and seeing birds with a giant piece of ham on the beach (don't ask, we don't even understand it) today was lovely.

Hello new friends

So there is nothing better than beautifully illustrated crockery, and Joules do such perfect pieces.

These wonderfully designed plates bring a smile to everyone's faces. These cheeky little characters bring any table alive. 

Of course the fox is my absolute favourite. The bright orange of the fox, with the pale turquoise works brilliantly together. I adore foxes at the moment. My other favourite would be the Pheasnt. His cute face looking at you from a dark navy background.

These plates are perfect for a sandwich and nibbles, all washed down with a lovely cup of hot tea on a winters afternoon. I can't wait to start using them. Meals are going to be lots of fun from now on.

So 2013, what a year.

After the awesomeness of 2012, I really didn't have much hope for 2013. It would never be as good as 2012. How wrong I was.

Start of the year saw me meet my first instagrammer, Tom, or better known as foxesandcats. The internet is a wonderful place, (we all know this), and I am so glad to call this bonkers guy one of my best friends.

Being in the same room as Joss Whedon. After queuing outside the apple store in London for 12hours, being in the front row listening to him speak....words cannot describe the feeling.

Austin. How can I even begin to sum up that?! It was perfect, I felt at home, so many adventures, good food, perfect company, too many laughs, late nights, deep meaningful chats with Maggie, getting into fights over a picnic table, Shelby giving a waiter my phone number.....or I guess I could just say 'USA, USA!!' -stupid large family in rubber rings.

Meeting David. I will always be thankful for my friend Claire making me do something stupid and not me. He is perfect. I know that's easy to say, but he is. He's beardy, cute, knows crazy amounts about comicbooks, is so talented and artistic. He hasn't really watched much Doctor Who, but it's ok, I still love him.

Being back at Glastonbury. That field. That place, the music, the energy. It's just breathtaking.

The conventions I have been to this year, were perfect. Meeting Paul McGann- he gives the best kisses and hugs. Meeting Jenna Coleman, and seeing Billie Piper again. And of course Hallowhedon 5. Best con of the whole year. All my con friends in one place. Plus highlight was getting Brad Bell back to Joey's hotel room and all playing pop up pirate.

2013 was super, let's see what 2014 has in store!

Sometimes you just need to make a list

So lots of random adventures have been happening. 

-Plus getting texts from Shelby telling me about this crazy "American food" package I will be getting. I am far too excited for that. Too excited indeed.

-We have to wear Xmas jumpers to work each weekend in December. So my new gingerbread jumper made an appearance this weekend. It's too cute. 

-Having a mini chocolate for breakfast each morning is one of the best things about December. Although today the chocolate snowman had a very rude nose today. Very rude indeed.

-I have so many cards/presents/gifts to buy and post, and I haven't had any time. I am rubbish.

-I watched 30mins of Jingle all the Way tonight. And them felt bad, so I stopped. Need to watch it with David.

-I have been listening to Christmas songs all afternoon.

-Making Christmas gift lists in my head while at work.

-Making friends with people on trains.

-Thinking about seeing Tom Hiddleston's play next Friday, and trying not to scream everytime I do.

-I need to take a trip to Paperchase. I need to buy a stack load of cards/postcards/stamps.

-Playing on an N64, and finally getting to play Pokemon Snap after years and years and years of waiting. It was really worth the wait.

-Getting cute cards from friends and special people.

-Watched the Doctor Who 50th special. I really liked it. Made me smile, although really thought I was gonna see the 9th Doctor. Ah well. Dad hated it. And I didn't hear the end of it. 

-Seeing a Bill Murray 'Murray Christmas' t-shirt online, and nearly fainting. America you rule, and have the best stuff...apart from your tea.

-Getting new gloves.

-And realising this list was far too long.