For the easily distracted…

1. Where are you right now?

At work… oops. I write most of my blog spots in my lunch and then schedule them for the next day though, so its fine.

2. If you could beam yourself, where would you go in exactly this moment?

To the beach. Always.

3. What is the thing you never forget to take with you? Except your keys. And except your mobile. And except your camera. :)

My purse. haha, perhaps that should be on the except list too. Actually though I always have my USB stick of photos with me and my passport.

4. Take the book you are reading at the moment and quote the third sentence from page 42.
“You won’t tell?” Jo to Laurie in Little Women. I always have this book on my phone with me for emergencies, I love it.

5. Is there a film you could watch over and over again? Which one?
I watch so many over and over, but the one would be The Incredibles. I just love it.

6. How does your usual Sunday look like?
A little lay in, bacon and eggs for breakfast, cleaning, doing the washing, going for a nice walk, lots of nice food, I ring my parents and then we usually watch a film before bed.

7. How many pairs of shoes do you have?

Not as many as I used too haha, which is amazing. Perhaps 12 including boots and wellies.

8. Do you have any peculiar personal rituals (such as always hanging your washed socks in pairs)?
Umm, I’m not sure to be honest

9. If an alien asked you which place to visit on earth what would you recommend?
Ohhh tough… everywhere! That’s where I’d want to go… how could you decide??

10.What’s your favourite quote?
“No one needs to tell you you’re in love, you just know it, through and through.”
(yes, its from the Matrix, I don’t care, I love it)

11. Popcorn salted or sweet?
Salted! I love salt, it’s a problem haha. Actually for years I thought I hated popcorn as I didn’t realise there was another flavour other than sweet, but now I love it and always get a big box at the cinema, yum!

Last week, the lovely Maddy (who loves Rock Band as much as I do, Hurray!) tagged me with The Versatile Blogger award, so I decided to share the love!

The rules dictate I have to share 7 things about myself, so here goes nothin’:

(I totally stole Maddy’s idea of putting the list on a photo…)

& now I get to share the award with 7 lovely lovely bloggers!

and… Bria

The rules are as follows:
1. thank and link back to who gave you the award
2. share 7 things about you!
3. pass it along to 7 blogs you’ve recently discovered and enjoy.
4. leave your recipients a note, telling them about the reward.

That was fun for a Friday :)

I’m honestly so glad this week is nearly over and we’re seeing Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem tomorrow. I am excited. And I have Monday off work, woohooo!!!!

Firstly a massive (and mildly sheepish) thank you to everyone who left comments and tips on my last post… as soon as I hit publish and completely admitted to myself (and you) that I was struggling – everything didn’t seem so bad and your comments were so uplifting and supportive.

Hidden amongst the comments was the Happy 101 award from the lovely Courtney at Just a Little Mishap. Thank you Courtney, this was just what I needed to cheer me up and to start this week on a positive note!

Rules: List ten things that makes you happy and do one of them today. Oh. And remember to link to the person who tagged you and pass this little bit of love on to others.

I love happy lists, so here goes!

1. Seeing Boyfriend happy makes me happy! He started a new job today and when he rang me at lunch it sounded like it was going well – he deserves some good luck so yeay!

2 This little puppy is melting my heart at the moment – I seriously can not wait until we can get one

(and yes I will be dressing my puppies in cute little jumpers too)

3. Homemade quorn cottage pie which was rather healthy looking until we put an unhealthy amount of cheese on top – and theres leftovers for sometime this week, yummmm!

4. The whole lace and tape section at Papermash! I looove.

5. Terry’s chocolate orange, yum!

6. Kung Fu Panda

“There is no charge for awesomeness… or attractiveness…”

7. Randomly remembering funny parts from films (including number 6) and laughing to myself, much to the bewilderment of people around me (apart from Boyfriend who knows me too well)

9. Loco Roco 2 - possibly the happiest and cutest game ever!

10. Making exciting plans for this year, its going to be fun!

And some lovely ladies that I’m going to pass this onto:

Chloe from Sean and Chloe

Courtney from Green and Pretty

Lise from Every Last Drop

Rogue from Little blog of Horrors

p.s. I sorted out my reader, woohoo, it is now much more managable and the thing I’m going to do is eat some Terry’s chocolate orange (even if it is Boyfriend’s!)

Yeay, I love tags! Thank you so much to all the lovely ladies who thought to give them to me, I really appreciate it and you know I love blog love :)

First up I’ve been tagged by both Jenni and Micaela (two beautiful bloggers who always make my day with their posts!) to list 7 things about myself – Micaela took photos on her tag so I’ve used photos as well, yeay!

(oh fake polaroids, you are such fun – click if you want to see it bigger – please ignore the typo!)

The amazing and lovely Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus has tagged me to answer 22 questions. If you haven’t seen her lovely blog then go look, I love the tutorials oh and check out her amazing shop too (especially the yellow clutch, cute as!) Thanks Lindsay!

Yeay! So here are the questions and answers from last weeks Gem Award from Cassie (finally!)

Sara asked me:

How much do you like chocolate?
I loooovee chocolate so so much! Most people who know me don’t ask what I’m having for dessert or what type of cake I would prefer – if there is a chocolate choice then I am having it! My love for chocolate is only limited to milk chocolate though (preferably Cadbury’s please) – I really don’t like white or dark chocolate.

and what is your favourite word?
My favourite word is lovely. You’ve probably seen me using it alot on here and it got to the point of where every comment I wrote had it in there somewhere – I had to stop myself from writing it. I love the sound of it and I love the meaning of it!

Cassie asked me:

Which beach in the UK is your favourite and why?
I would have to say Wells-Next-The-Sea (see numerous posts) Not only do I have fond memories of there as a child (mainly the sweet shop and the park) but I have great memories of there as an adult as well (mainly the sweet shop and the park!) and Harry loves it too, it was the first beach we took him on and he had far too much fun!

Saskia asked me:

What would your perfect day in London be?
Now this is quite hard for me to answer – I have two views of London – one as a tourist and one as a resident. Living there we used to love going to the Holloway Market on a Saturday (look for the bag stall! I brought so many during the year we were there.) Then heading to Wood Green (the nearest Cineworld) to go watch a film before going to the best Italian restaurant in Finsbury Park for dinner. I sometimes really miss our little studio so much.

My perfect day as a tourist though would involve breakfast, lunch and dinner at amazing restaurants (there are so many to choose from), a trip to Harrods just to look around and get some macaroons, a walk along the Thames, a look around the Tate Modern and a few hours in Covent Garden – I adore Covent Garden! Preferably it would be at christmas where the lights look amazing and the atmosphere is like nowhere else in the world. I miss London!!

and where would your dream place to live be?
By the beach in a little cottage with a garden and some dogs.
(Short and sweet)

Molly asked me:

What is the typical day in the life of Rhianne?
I apologise in advance Molly as my typical day is really quite dull. I always oversleep, I am so rubbish at getting up, then I get ready for work and get the bus to work (fun). I then spend most of my day sat at a desk either doing work or reading/writing blogs. I get the bus home and finally get to see Boyfriend (the highlight of my day!) we then make dinner together and catch up on TV or play on the Xbox or watch a movie. Weekdays are so monotenous aren’t they? We have more fun at the weekends I promise!

Diana asked me:

Why did you get started in photography and shooting film?
I have always loved film photography. The first camera I ever used as a child was a 35mm camera – the first camera I loved was a 35mm camera. I have never had a digital camera that I have loved. I got a small Kodak one for university which I dropped in my second year and never got round to replacing and even now I borrow my Boyfriend’s or use my phone (which admittedly does have a good camera) if I need to take a photo.

For some reason digital never took off for me – it was too easy to take loads of pictures of nothing – too easy to put them on my computer and forget about them. I never held them in my hands after taking them, I never waited excitedly for them to develop and I felt the urge to pose, check and retake a digital photo when I wasn’t happy with it ruined the spontaneity of photography, especially when out with friends or visiting somewhere new.

Falling back into using 35mm film was an accident really… even though I knew I wanted to do something different, something just for me, I didn’t plan on it being photography and I think if I hadn’t started this blog then I never would have brought my holga camera (or any of the others) Taking photographs with film felt a bit like coming home, almost like the years I spent doing painting and drawing at college or design at University were mearly a distraction as I fumbled through life trying to find what I loved doing the most.

I hope that these you enjoyed these answers and that they made sense! I’m going to pass this award onto Marisa (who tagged me with a music tag which I haven’t done yet, sorry!), her bestie and always lovely Micaela and Callie from The Magical Bean*! You can either choose to have your own Q&A post ladies or post pictures of things that you love.

*Callie is also having an amazing gingerbread man ornament giveaway on her blog – she made them herself and I love them! You should definitely head over and enter!

Blogging is amazing isn’t it? Especially on a Monday morning after a wet and miserable weekend when you have some amazing awards to share – I’m so excited!

The first is the Gorgeous Blogger Award from Carrie - how cute is this? I’m so excited that I got this from Carrie as her blog is great and she is so amazing and determined. Thank you so much Carrie!

I am going to pass this onto some more gorgeous bloggers:

Molly at My name is Yeh
Gracie at Gracie Bella Butterfly
Monica at Miss Onic
and
Shokoofeh at A New Simple Something

Next is the You’re a Gem Award, which I love, from Cassie at Hydrangeas and White Daisies. Thank you so much Cassie – I highly recommend her lovely little blog, so definitely check it out if you can.

Now Cassie has posted some pictures of things she loves and asked people to ask her questions but instead I am just going to go for a questions and answer session – I have been thinking of doing one for a while as so many people have started to read my blog in such a short time.

Cassie’s therapy video* is an amazing blogger tag made by the wonderfully talented Erimentha and given to me by the lovely Sanchez and Janice.

The task: fill in 12 likes, 1 love and 8 hates like Cassie in her therapy video*. Below, the bolded things are what you MUST include. Also, please link it back to Erimentha, and link it onto 3 other blogs you admire!

Abracadabra, Wow!
I like typing
I like wearing a scarf on a cold morning
I like that my Mum kept alot of our old toys
I like naps
I like a cup of tea with a bourbon biscuit
I like birds
I love being in love
Today I am far too excited about christmas

In some ways, I love everything.
Its less, its less of a thing to like, its less distinct, its less particular
I like things that I like but I love everything
There’s more choice in like
Cos even the worst things have things you love in them
I don’t know what you mean about things I hate…

I hate feeling anxious
I hate that I can’t sleep because of it
I hate nightmares
I hate getting knots in my hair
I hate breaking a nail after taking so long to grow them
I hate when I can’t find matching socks
I hate that it takes so long for me to get back to Norfolk
I hate buses that don’t turn up on time
I hate that this list was easier to make than the I like one…

So I am going to tag:

Jenni
Abbie
and Buhdoop

*I can’t actually watch this video because it is not available in my country due to copyright restrictions, I’m trusting that it is related to this tag.

{Are these the same thing? Probably… Either way I love getting them and sharing the love!}

First up I have been awarded the Fabulous Sugar Doll Blogger Award (what a great name) from Rebecca at Daydreams in Lace - a fellow UK blogger – Thanks Rebecca! Check out her lovely blog. I have to pass it on and tell you ten things about myself

I have also been tagged by Sanchez from The Inky Finger Files to list 7 things about myself. As well as being the inspiration behind my Who I am… post, Sanchez also has a collection of other bloggers Who I am posts in her sidebar – you should definitely check them out too!

So here are the 10 facts about me:

So there we go, I would have done 17 facts but I always feel like I’m repeating myself or I’m running out of interesting things to say… so 10 it is….

and I’m going to pass the award onto these fabulous bloggers!

P.S. Hello to my latest followers: Thegirlcalledbo, Hello Sweet World, O’Reilly Ink and Rachael - Sorry I haven’t looked at your blogs yet, I will soon I promise (in fact that goes to everyone who follows me and has commented recently – I’m a bit behind, sorry!)

Last week the wonderful Missy gave me a blog award! I actually love this girl so please check out her amazing blog! Thanks Missy :)

So basically I nominate six bloggy friends and fill out these questions. Enjoy!

1. Where is your cell phone: right next to my mouse – I get really nervous when I don’t know where it is.
2. Your hair: I just dyed it again – its darker as its getting cold.
3. Your mother: Is my best friend, I’m seeing her on Friday and I can’t wait
4. Your father: is my hero, I can’t wait to see him too.
5. Your favorite food: chocolate, cheese and olives (I’m so indulgent!)
6. Your dream from last night: I only really remember nightmares and luckily I didn’t have one last night

6. Your favorite drink: water and pepsi max!
7. Your dream/goal: Happiness
8. What room are you in: my office
9. What is your hobby: blogging, taking lots of photos, watching tv, playing on rockband
10. What is your fear: being alone.
11. Where do you want to be in 6 years: in a nice house with at least one cat and dog and a garden with Thomas of course
12. Where were you last night: At home making beef stew – yum
13. Something you are not: a boy? lol
14. Muffins: addicted – double chocolate chip please!
15. Wish list items: Polaroid camera
16. Where did you grow up: Norfolk
17. Last thing you did: covered reception at work – fun fun.
18. What are you wearing: New black shoes and trousers, a forest green cardigan and my pretty new cream scarf which was £3 but I love it!
19. Your TV: is on a lot – thank goodness we can record stuff with it now!
20. Your pets: are imaginary
21. Your friends: are amazing (and not imaginary luckily)
22. Your life: is not as bad I think
23. Your mood: anxious
24. Missing someone: I always am.
25. Vehicle: bus.
26. Something you’re not wearing: rings
27. Your favorite store: um, Paperchase I think
28. Your favorite color: yellow

29. When’s the last time you laughed: today
30. When’s the last time you cried: um, a couple of days ago
31. Your best friend: is one of many
32. One place you go over and over: work :/
33. One person who emails me regularly: My Mum

34. Favorite place to eat: Yo sushi!

So. I’m going to tag…

Cassie from Moonface

Jessica from Jessica Leigh La Lou

Carly from A Girl and her Blog

Cassie from Hydrangeas and White Daisies

Lavelle from Kisses and Cross Stitches
Sara from One Long Road

Enjoy :)

So here goes ’10 Honest Things’ about myself:

I read far far too many blogs – I can’t really keep up with them but I love reading them, finding new things and meeting new people through them.

I recently admitted to myself that… keeping secrets from yourself is never a good idea!

I have a tendency to swear alot when I’m playing on the Xbox – especially if its against other people – I can’t help it, I have a competitive nature.

I never ever thought that I would fall in love with photography and cameras as much as I have…

I still really want a puppy but I will settle for kittens to keep Boyfriend happy

Actually if we’re being honest – I really want kittens too :)

If I was only allowed to eat one type of food it would be sushi – I can not get enough of it.

A teeny part of me is considering opening at etsy shop of my photos, the rest of me is terrified of the idea!

I have no idea where my life is going to be in 5 or 10 years – this is both scary and exciting!

I’m so so glad the photo swap has had a good response – waiting
for the first comment was the most nervewracking afternoon of my life!

7 incredible bloggers I love:

Clara from Sunflares Plethora
Wendy from Red Boots
This Lovely City
Diana (like the camera) from our.city.lights
Fallon from Fairytale Wishes & Dreams
Chelsea from Life is Beautiful
Megan from Studio M.M.E Blog

Eeee, more awards, I can’t really believe it!! I’m so excited to be giving more out… though its hard to think of who to give them too as so many are making the rounds at the moment, I love it!

First a thank you to Jessica for the Adorable blog award – you blog is adorable too!

I’m going to give this to Paulina (who I know just got an award from Nicole as well- but her blog is so adorable I couldn’t resist) and Lissbeth who also has an adorable blog and twitter page.

Another huge thank you to the wonderful Nicole who gave me this kreativ blogger award, along with a tag of 7 random facts about myself. Thank you for being so lovely to me these past few weeks Nicole! :)

I’m going to pass this onto Crystal Ball, Saskia*, Gabby and Melissa Kaye

7 Random things about me:

1. I hate brushing my teeth – it always makes me feel ill but I love how clean they feel afterwards.
2. I go through phases of chocolate cravings – right now I want a Kit Kat chunky!
3. My little sister is taller than me which I don’t think is fair…
4. I drink alot of water – I love it.
5. My brightly coloured striped umbrella is my favourite thing at the moment. It makes the horrible weather so much more bearable.
6. I love going to the pub – the atmosphere is always wonderful and there are so many great ones around here.
7. I have worn glasses since I was 12 and I’m not really sure what I look like without them…

Yeay for blog awards! I love getting them but I love giving them out more! It really is a pleasure to be in contact with some wonderful, creative and exciting people through blogging – it amazes me everyday. Obviously I would love to give all the awards back to the people who gave them to me – but they already have them!

First is the Keepsake Blog award from Red Boots – how cute is this?

I shall also give it to two people:

Amy at I Then Shall Live (Such a wonderful post!)
Evelyn at A Star of Love

I love Red Boots blog by the way and I am so excited that she voluteered to help with my guest post week – I almost don’t want to go on holiday so I can read them with everyone else :)

Next is the award from Sunflares Plethora - I am incredibly fond of this sweet girl already (who will also be guest blogging!!) and I haven’t been reading her blog that long, so I was hugely excited to get an award from her, yeay!

So I’m going to give this award too:

Adele at Poptart
Alissa at Grace’s Birdcage
Chelsea at Life is Beautiful
Alicia at The Red Deer
Nina at Naturally Nina

Jamie at Same New Story

This final award from Hermia at A Chick Named Hermia and the amazing Diamond in the Rough (Check it out!) I am giving to all of my followers!!

I know its a slight cop out but I seriously can not believe I have over 40 (insane right) I was thinking of doing another giveaway at 50 followers but I never expected to get anywhere near that number in under a month so this is all I have for you -for now. Thank you so much for reading and please keep leaving comments – I love reading them and will try my best to comment back! (which should be easier now we’re getting a laptop, woooop!!)

Ok, it didn’t take me as long to narrow down my list as I thought it would…

Again, thank you to Jamie for this award – I’m going to pass it onto:

All lovely lovely blogs, enjoy!