Boredom

I am now on study leave for my standard grades. When I first thought of study leave, I thought it was going to be brilliant - seeing friends, lying out in the sun, shopping, and with only the bare necessities of revision.

This is not the case.

Revision is constant, yet, still not much seems to go in. Everyone is really stressed so no-one is in a good mood, and some of my friends are locked in, made to do revision. I'm not locked in, but I feel guilty for going out or going on facebook. I'm such a downer right now!

So what I need is some cheering up, and this is where you come in. If you're reading this from my facebook page, and you know me, send me a cheerful and upbeat pm, which will put me in a better mood. If you are a stranger to me (though I still love you for reading this!) then just comment below.

Thank you, depressing rant over.

Love you lots like jellytots,

Edna xxx

Malawi and Music

A strange mix... I know, but these two things are what mean a lot to me at this moment in time!

I'd like to tell you about my other blog that I set up the other day, as I'm going on a trip to Malawi. Please check it out!
http://eleanorstriptomalawi.blogspot.co.uk/

Another very important part in my life is music. I dance lots, and I am seldom without my ipod or radio on in my room. I've found some songs that I'd love to share with you guys, and find out what you think of them!

First of all is a beautiful cover of Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" by Daughter. This was recorded at Radio 1's live lounge, and gave me goosebumps. Haven't been able to stop listening to it since.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5Cp55MvX54

Secondly, my friend played this song a couple of days ago, and it brought a lot of memories flooding back. So sad, but still hopeful. And I'm sure most of you will not of heard it in a while, but thought you would appreciate it now. (Thanks Niamh)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-fWDrZSiZs

But on a lighter note, my final song choice to share with you is "Attracting Flies" by Alunageorge. It's fun, quirky and feisty! Give it a go, something a bit different.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d_HD89ZlJE

Hope you've enjoyed my random little selection of music!

Love you lots like jellytots

Edna xxx

Busy, busy, busy

Why is life so hectic sometimes? Phew, I feel like I've been rushed off my feet in a storm of homework, revision and social life. And of course, the latter is the most important! Done many things since I last posted; which yes, i know, was AGES ago. I went to my school's Valentine's dance, which was so much fun. My friends and I went as the characters from Alice in Wonderland, with another two of my friends who went it leopard cat suits! I was the red queen of hearts.

I have also baked, LOTS. These are my two favourite creations- custard creams and berry cupcakes. Thanks to the 'a spoonful of sugar' blog, I made these delicious biscuits. And in case you're wondering, I made the pink icing roses by hand!

I saw Emeli Sandé at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh recently with a friend, Iona (far left on Alice in Wonderland pic). She was absolutely phenomenal, such a brilliant show. I was sitting quite far back, so the pictures aren't great, but the music certainly was.

Now, I really must get back to revision, I was just having a break. But I promise to blog soon!

Love you lots like jellytots,

Edna x

Long time, No see

First of all, I apologise profoundly for not posting in AGES! *slaps back of own hand repeatedly*. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas (or holiday season if you do not celebrate Christmas) and I wish you a very happy New Year. I hope 2013 is filled with new opportunities, laughter and a little love mixed in.

Now the soppy bit's over, I can tell you what's been going on with me over the festive period. I've spent A LOT of it bored, but when I've not been watching Christmas specials of Downton Abbey and Call the midwife (Which is starting up on Sunday again!) and generally acting like an old women, I've been out having fun with family and friends. I've been ice skating...

I've done the usual putting-up-the-Christmas-tree ritual...

And lots of other festive things!

Hahaha!

I promise to post again soon!

Love you lots like jellytots,

Edna xx

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mmm...

Hiya guys,

Today I want to tell you about a little something i love to do in my spare time, baking!

A lot of blogs are brought to us by baking people, and are great inspiration. I am not as fabulous are these people but i do try! This year, i did my bronze Duke of Edinburgh and as my skill I did baking. My neighbour is part of the WI (women's institute) and is qualified to judge baking so she was my assessor. The following pictures are of my creations:

Spinach and Feta Filo pie

Cherry and Coconut Loaf

Foccacia

Lemon Butterfly Cupcakes

Candied Orange Cupcakes

Jubilee Cake



And do you know what the best part about baking is seeing people smile (hopefully!) when they eat your baking, then you know it's a real success! Remember after laughter is the best possible medicine, and a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.

Comment below with your favourite eats and hopefully i haven't made you too hungry reading this. But if so, treat yourself. I made Mary Berry's Marmalade traybake this week. Yum yum!

Love you lots like jellytots

Edna xxx p.s sorry it's been short, short but sweet

My Little Slice of Hell

Geography prelim. Those two words explain it all.

Three and a half hours, sitting in a freezing cold hall with a boy next to me that must have flatulence problems. Fabulous.

To move on, i would like to tell you my little story i promised in my last blog. My Mother is devoted to the birds who visit our garden regularly and imagine her delight (and i suppose mine) when two loved-up blackbirds decided to create a nest, on our bathroom window ledge, right outside our front door! Cue Bonnie, Boris, Beatrice and Bobby, the children of Maurice and Maureen.



Maureen Sitting On The Four Eggs



When They Were First Born

And all together now... aaaawww! Sadly now, all six have flown and not returned but we now have Dick, Fanny and Christopher (robin), and yes those names were my idea! When me or another member of my family sit at the computer next to the window, the blackbirds fly up and demand currants. My soppy mother always give in, they must eat their body weight in currants! They now come within half a metre of us, if you drop the currants at your feet, which i have to admit is pretty cool.

Revision tomorrow, then English, Physics and Maths consecutively. Then two dance shows on Saturday. Busy busy busy, what a life!

Love you lots like jellytots,

Edna xxx

Hello World!

STOP. Momentous occasion has landed. First blog!!! *trumpet tootles*

I have deliberated and repeatedly changed this first post, but what i came to conclude was that i should just give it a go. I know very little amounts of people will read this first post in the next few weeks, but hopefully people will come back and read these words in the future. Hello to future people, thank you for reading my blog!

I'd like to introduce myself as Eleanor, but many of my friends know me as Edna (named after Edna Mode, the tiny bossy one from 'The Incredbles'). I am currently studying for my Standard grades (Scottish equivalent of GCSEs) and my, it is stressful! To get away from my stress, i like to do one of three things;

Dance

Walk In My Local Area

Have Fun With My Best Friends

These are my three things in life i could not live without, and i feel very privileged to have time to do all three. More posts to come people!

Love you lots like jellytots,

Edna xxx