Hello, it's me

Hello!

I've missed blogging, but the last few months have been hectic

There haven't been enough hours in the day!

Here's a little catch up on what I've been up to

Sewing

LOTS!

 I'm very grateful my shop was busy over Christmas

Smooching with this sweet bambino!

She loved it, I swear! 

Puppy sat for this little babe! 

This was the 1st Christmas Paul and I spent together in London

Although we missed family it was really lovely for it to just be the 3 of us

Christmas day consisted of Monopoly, Champagne and Home Alone

Yummy Christmas dinner!

Mmm Roast potatoes!

 Before Christmas we went to see Edward Scissorhands in the PCC (best cinema, ever!)

I've gone on in the past about how much I love that film and it was so magical to see it on a big screen

As always, the music sent shivers up my spine and I cried (Maybe more than once)

SOBFEST!

 We went to see Jimmy Carr in The Hen and Chicken pub

I love that venue, there's only around 50 seats and a lot of comedians do warm ups for their tours

As usual I managed to embarrass myself

Towards the end I tried to sneak a picture 

He caught me and asked if I was 'sexting'

I'm not even going to tell you how that went down

 Spooky Hampstead Health

 When it was foggy it looked so magical, but also terrifying!

 

 

 

 

 

We also went to see comedian Greg Davies

Most of it was really funny, but there were some dull bits

Whenever a comedian pulls out a guitar I always think ' oh no'

And on the way back we met THE GOVERNOR!!! (Photo cropped as I look awful and tired)

Embarrassing again as usual!

I was on the tube escalator and turned around to talk to Paul and right behind was the Governor

I wasn't too sure so kept peeking and saying to Paul 'Oh my god, it's him. It's The Governor. I'm sure it's him, is it him? Ask him, Oh god'

Yes, I kept my cool

Then he looked at me

So what did I do?

I ducked down

Yep!

We got off and began walking to the next escalator

I don't know what happened to me that day I turned into a blubbering fangirl

On the next escalator he began to walk past us

I just blurted out 'Are you The Governor'

And you know what he said

'No, leave me alone you crazy woman!'

ha

Just kidding

He said 'Yes I am' in his swoonworthy accent

I asked for a photo and he said 'sure' and began talking to me about the show

THE GOVERNOR IS TALKING TO ME ABOUT THE WALKING DEAD

I froze and mumbled

Arghhh!

I've never been so quiet

He was so nice, thanked us for watching the show and even held the door open for us

And that's about it

The last few months have been a busy blur

I'm really looking forward to this year and have so many plans and wishes

I think it'll be a good one 

♥

Have a lovely Christmas!

Just popping by to wish you a Merry Christmas!

Sisco is ready!

I'm looking forward to getting back to blogging in the New Year

♥

A catch up - London, Cats & Vegan Food

Hi!

Long time, no blog

I've missed blogging, but I've been so busy lately

It just doesn't feel like there's enough hours in a day

So here's a little catch up

Lots of pics and less babbling on

haha

First up Halloween!

Usually Paul and I are so into Halloween

But I think due to fact us both being busy lately we didn't really bother

But we did get a pumpkin!

We both prefer simple, freehand ones lately

But I think the best we ever did was this one

It's Captain Spaulding from House of 1000 Corpses!

 My mum came to visit for a few days

Sisco was very happy as she knows how to 'play' mum

She alway gives off the 'Granny Christine I'm starving! They never feed me' vibe

Naughty girl

It was lovely to have a wander around London

It felt all Christmassy 

I can't remember which shop this was

But how amazing are the window displays? 

 These little Penguins were made up off coffee machines and cups

Such a cute and clever idea

Must have been a fun job!

 This bear (I think) was made up of games consoles

 I love you, little Penguins!

 Pretty lights

 Oh yeah!

Shopping means bags for Sisco

 'This iz tha best presunt eva'

 'I iz hidin'

 About a week earlier mum sent Sisco a treat box for Sisco

Look at that little face

I made some catnip fish to send to Farplace Animal Rescue

I can't sing their praises enough, they do so much good

I always say, If I won the lottery they would be one of the 1st places I'd help

Here are some photos from one of previous times I sent some

I had to get them 'tested' first of course

I don't really have a sweet tooth

But I'd heard so much about Cookies and Scream in Camden, I had to check them out

It's a 100% vegan bakery

We got a shake and some things to take away

I don't know what it was but we tried some kind of pecan/cinnamon bar and it was AMAZING!

Autumn in my mouth!

 I always make these stupid internet cards to send to Paul's parents

They love them, I swear!

 Amazing yarn cobweb in the woods near me

As I've mentioned, even with glasses my eyesight isn't the best

So when I was a bit further away and first saw it I was like

'JESUS!!! What kind of spider made that web???'

I was glad I was on my own!

haha

 Taking pictures/annoying Sisco

 She hit me just after this

I know, I can be SLIGHTLY overwhelming

 BUT SHE'S SO CUTE!!

 Weird mushrooms

I find them fascinating, but they also make me want to puke

 Livin' it up with my mama!

 When mum was down we went to Manna with Paul

I'd wanted to go for ages but never got round to it

Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed

We were excited and our eyes were bigger than our bellies

So we orders some starters to share

The starters were a mixed bag

These were Jalapeno cashew cheese croquettes and they were really good!

I've tried cashew cheese a few times and not been too impressed, but these were really nice

I'd get them again

 This was a basil ricotta stuffed artichoke heart 

It was ok, but a little heavy and bland

 And lastly Tempura

You can't really mess that up!

I had bangers and mash

I'd wanted to try this for ages, but I wasn't blown away

The sausages were quite nice, but the mash was so tasteless 

The dish a little bland and like something I could easily make myself (and I'm a lazy cook)

Not something you really want from a £14 dish

 This crispy marinated tofu was awful

Dry and tasteless

It was a bit disappointing as my mum's not vegetarian and I feel like when non veggies/vegans try things like this it makes them less likely to try again

 My mum had the 'Special' cottage pie

Nothing really special about it!

 Paul had the Caribbean platter and although it look nice he was underwhelmed 

I just re-read that and realised I sounded a bit bitchy!

Im not a food blogger, I'm just giving my honest opinion and we were disappointed

I've had food in other veggie/vegan places for a lot cheaper and that were a lot nicer

I'm looking at you Brighton!

If I went to Manna again I'd just get starters and desserts

Fireworks bug me a bit as they scare Sisco, but they are pretty

And that's it!

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