Freak On A Leash

I haven't worn my choker outside in the UK yet, I don't feel comfortable enough yet, but I do love it.

punking it out around my house

My outfit :  Jumper/vest: thrifted, Badge & Choker: Camdem Market, Tights: ebay

 I have to be really careful when I take my collar off aswell, if I try too quickly I end up choking myself and panicking.. don't think I'll be wearing it on nights out because of that XD

 I recently bought the jumper for only £1! It's not very flattering, but I'm looking for a cute belt or underbust to pair it up with. My Dad also found my tights very amusing, but not suitable XD

toxic star sticker from Kera

I've been buying and selling various things on Ebay. I recently bought a phone case and hair doughnut, some clothes and shoes... I need to save my money, but it's so hard when I browse on Ebay so much! 

(hair doughnut)

 OMG where has this ingenious product been my whole life? I love how neat it looks and how quick and easy it is to use, my hair actually stays in place so I don't have to sort it out every 5 seconds.

I bought it here.

The life of Grace has been quite hmm okay :) At work a couple gave me a toy from the guy's chocolate Easter egg, which was sweet of them :)

 cute monkey from customers

What's the most random gift you've received?

 

♪ Music; Korn - Freak On A Leash

Know Me

Thanks Natasha and Atley for this post. Natasha tagged me, so I thought I would kill two birds with one stone and Theresa also tagged me to talk more about myself :p

So here are the rules for those tagged -

1. You must post 11 random things about yourself

2. Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post

3. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer

4. Go to their blog and tell them you've tagged them

5. No stuff about "you're tagged if you're reading this" - legitimately tag people

Atley asked a simple question '...just wondering, do you save any money making your own clothes? or does it come out about the same? ' So I'll do my 11 facts on my hobby ^_^

1. Lolita inspires me for most of my sewing

2. The fabric is normally cheaper than buying the actual clothing

3. The labour costs makes buying clothes cheaper though

4. I love Polka Dots

5. I find it hard to motivate myself to sew if it takes longer than a day to make
6. I love it when someone asks me where I bought something and I can reply with ' I made it myself'
7. My mum used to work in a factory, so sometimes she helps me sew new techniques (especially trouser zips)
8. I listen to the radio whilst sewing
9. I wish I had more time to sew
10. I've currently banned myself from my sewing machine until my exams are over
11. it makes me happy seeing friends wear my handmade items

1. What is your favourite animal and why?
hmm a panda, they are fat and lazy and look so cute and cuddly!

2. When you wake up in the morning what is the first thing that goes through your mind?
5 more minutes

3. If you had to put a colour to your personality what would it be?
purple, I get annoyed and angry easily and can be quite morbid; red + blue = purple :)

4. What's your favourite childhood memory?
 I can't think of one

5. Favourite sweet or candy?
Haribo :3

6. Best holiday you've ever had?
 Hong Kong 2010

7. Do you listen to one particular genre of music or several?
 I prefer the 'darker and heavier' side of Music, but I have a soft spot for Asian pop music.
some examples, HIM, Rise Against, SNSD

8. What was your dream career as a child?
 be a princess...

9. Which book changed your life, if any did at all?
 none

10. What's your most treasured possession?
my HIM necklace, which Mr Nice Guy gave me

11. Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years' time?
In Germany or Hong Kong

Who inspires you the most? Your most worn item of clothing? What's your talent? Your name if you were the opposite sex? First things you notice when you meet someone? What's your dream job? What's your favourite dessert? Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?What lifetime experience of your own would you recommend? What new talent would you like to learn? If you ruled the world what would your priority?

I tag
Snugtrition
F*** Yeah Tea
Atley
Mr Nice Guy

♪ Music; B.o.B - Airplanes

Teahouse Lolita Trip

I had a break from stressing and went to a small Lolita meet.

Tea house

I love the tea house, the cake is amazing and there are so many choices of teas! Recommended to anyone within range of Middlesbrough.

 

cute Lolitas and milkshake

It was great too catch up with people and have a laugh.

 

A couple of hours of being in the teahouse, we made a short trip to Greggs, no Lolita meet is complete without Greggs, and then an extra short trip to visit Mr Nice Guy :)

 

 

 Everyone was wearing amazing shoes too, I was really impressed they could walk in them! We saw some pretty feisty shoes aswell.

 Derpy group photos :D

 I really liked my co-ord, nice and casual :)

 My Outfit; Dress: Emily Temple Cute, Cardigan: Handmade, Shoes; Bodyline, Tights; Primark

 

I really love the print of this dress, but I think I'm going to sell it soon. I don't wear Lolita enough to justify buying it, maybe with the money, I can buy more casual Lolita... I kinda feel sad to leave Lolita, even if it's just for a couple of months.

What have you given up in your life?

hmm maybe physics and understanding imaginary numbers for me..

  

♪ Music; Electric Six - Gay Bar

Currently...

I got the idea from his Little Lady

obsessing over: Girl's Generation and how perfect they look and how great they dance. I really need to buckle up and study though, but I keep distracting myself with their videos and dance tutorials. I wish I could be them lol.


I've learnt Run Devil Run really badly, and I think The Boys and Mr Taxi is next, I tried Shy Boy by  Secret, but I didn't feel good shaking the whole house by my jumping up and down XD.





^ I use her tutorials, they are so easy to follow IMO ^



working on: college. I need ABB to get into Leeds, but it's looks like it's going to be BBD atm :( I really hope I can get an A in German and A in A level Maths, I would be really happy to pass Further A Level maths, but I know I should be aiming high and looking to achieve a B at least. I'm also working on my fitness and lifestyle.


thinking about: my future, what if I don't get the grades, or I hate my course? Worrying doesn't help...

anticipating: My exams. 

I have 11 9 exams left.
However, I enjoyed my German speaking exams.

Math Exams = 10.5 hours, German 5.5 = hours

listening to: SNSD - Mr Taxi, I just get my head around how prefect they seem! I used to really dislike K-pop, so they are even more of mind boggler.


eating: nothing atm.


wishing: I was a member of Girl's Generation... 

I need a life.

How about you? I hope you're not fangirling as hard as me.

 

♪ Music; SNSD - The Boys 

Bon Appetit!

I lost around 7 pounds before going to Germany, and then gained 4pounds whilst there XD

I ate so much in Germany XD

On our first day we had McDonalds and also went to a Japanese Restaurant (where Mr Nice Guy beat us to paying the bill) We went to McDonalds 5 times.

I survived on alot of instand noodles too, eating at least one a day! 

I drank so much Coca Cola over there too.

 

We went to a fancy Chinese Restaurant, where they had MASSIVE portions. We couldn't eat all of it, I felt so bad leaving so much food to waste.

 Mr Nice Guy's Hi Chews

Mr Nice Guy is so lucky, he eat's so much but isn't fat! He ate several bars of hi chews in mintues!

credit

I've started to develop an unhealthy obsession with Girls Generation, damn pretty girl bands making us want to be like them! I'm currently learning a couple of their dances to spice up my work out routine lol.

What's your comfort food?

I eat alot when I'm stressed and I always eat alot of crisps and junk food.

♪ Music; Finger Eleven - Paralyzer

Germany - Puri Kura!

 I was really really happy be able to Puri Kura with Thanh Thao and Theresa and Mr Nice Guy

We used the machines a total of 4 times We (Mr Nice Guy and I)had trouble using it the first time, but we asked a nice Japanese lady and she guided us ^_^  She didn't understand my German, so we spoke English ^^;

Thanh Thao and Theresa showed us how it was meant to be done, we were so bad! 

  There were several Japanese Stores, where we spent most of our money :p I bought some stationary.

I bought some squared notebooks for us aswell to help us improve our Chinese writing :)

Mr Nice Guy bought me loads of Japanese magazines! I felt bad, because he didn't spot anything that he wanted for his birthday :( He mentioned I was difficult to buy for because I'm not a chocolcate or plushie girl, but he still manages to spoil me :x

 

 I met a nice girl aswell, I was really impressed by the styles we saw on the street whilst in Germany!

What do you think of Puri Kura?

It was 6 Euros per go, but you get like 20mins worth of fun with decorating and drawing. I carry them around with me in my wallet :) 

♪ Music; SNSD - Gee

Germany Outfits Post

I decided I wanted to make an effort everyday with my clothes when I was on holiday with Mr Nice Guy.

Day 1

 

Travelling via London and meeting Thanh Thao and Theresea

My outfit: Skirt : Angelic Pretty, Jumper/wristband : Handmade, Shoes : Bodyline, Socks/Necklace: Offbrand

I changed my outfit to go to karaoke, but it was nothing special :p

Day 2 

I wanted to try rock chick :3

Skirt/wristband : Handmade, Tshirt : Sumo(revamped) , Choker : Camden Market, Stockings: Marks and Spencers, Shoes: Bodyline, Necklace/Belt : Offbrand, Bag : Kinda Magik

Accessories on my bag are from McDonalds and Thanh Thao ^_^

Later on ....

 Going out for a nice meal

Dress and Wristband ; handmade

Day 3 - Sailor Outfit!

 Meeting to Puri Kura with Thanh Thao

Blouse : Handmade, Dress : Lipsy(revamped) , Tights : Primark, Wristcuffs: Baby The Stars Shine Bright, Shoes: Bodyline, Necklace/Belt : Offbrand

I wish I could wear Lolita everyday! I didn't have space for a petticoat T^T

  

Day 5 - Last Day!

Vest/Necklace/Belt : Offbrand, Skirt/wristband ; handmade , Tights : Ebay, Socks: Marks and Spencers, Shoes: Bodyline, Shirt :Only 

 I really love these shoes, Mr Nice Guy bought me them, he spoils me so much >.< and then when I bake him banana bread he thinks I'm trying to fatten him up ( >.< ) I hope you liked the outfits, my favourite was day 2! 

What style would you like to try?

Also Mr Nice Guy started a blog, please check it out :)





  

♪ Music; Good Charlotte - Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Herro Rondon!

To be honest, we only spent around 12 hours in London, but I'm in love with Camden Market.

Thank you Mr Nice Guy for showing me Camden :) We took a 6 hour coach ride to London.

 

 London Cyber Dog

 If you're ever in London, you must check this place out! they have dancers near the entrance and lots of UV lights. The staff there are so friendly and nice. Sadly, you're not allowed to take photos inside. It's not exactly for the faint hearted, in the basement they sell a range of sex toys (I was blushing so hard) and some of the staff bare alot of skin.  

Mini Haul ; Fabric Patch, Military Badge, Choker

I didn't buy much and the Hello Kitty mug was from my exchange partner. I finally bought a choker, I even haggled for it ^_^

 

 making friends

After a few hours sleep, we went to the airport, slept and played in the Amusements. We flew out around 5am.

Mr Nice Guy very happy with his meal

Our first meal of Gemany was McDonalds, I think we had around 5 McDonalds during our holiday XD I really liked how you have a choice of teas in Germany, in UK you only can only have English tea :(

happy to be reunited with Ronald McDonald

I spotted Ronald McDonald, I was so happy. As you can see my relationship with Ronald McDonald has developed since Hong Kong hehehe.

graffiti

The information desk were so kind and helpful, it was quite easy to get to the hotel from the airport. 

 On the coach and at the hotel

Some readers wanted to see me and Mr Nice Guy together, so here are some bonus pictures ^_^

Also on the coach we kept shouting Herro Rondon, we also met a nice German gentlemen, who I insulted with my terrible German XD It was pretty awkward, he talked to me softly like a child (which was sweet), but I was utterly stumped when he asked me simple questions. 

wo kommst du?

ermm wir kommen aus..von? England...

omg I derped so much ofc we came from England we were on a 6 hour coach journey together! 

I should never be allowed to speak German XD

The flight was less than an hour (London to Dusseldorf), but what's been your longest flight?

 

♪ Music; You Me At Six - Contagious Chemistry