23.07.15

I lay in bed and watched Orange is the New Black ALL DAY. 

At about 7 I decided I wanted to go for a walk. I asked if Courtney or Amy wanted to join me and Amy came with me. It was a very nice walk and I really enjoyed her company. When we got home we watched TV together (which seems to be standard now). 

I could have gone out with Courtney but I am so poor I couldn't justify it. 

22.07.15

Today was one of those wonderful summer days where you don't do much but its really satisfying and liberating. I finally sat down to watch the new series of Orange is the new Black and made art. I made a cute A6 size book and I have decided to make it a arty journal full of random doodles and paintings and any shit I want. 

I booked my train ticket home on Saturday and talked to mum on the phone. In the evening I chilled out downstairs with Amy and Courtney and watched game shows. 

21.07.15

I had an appointment at the uni with dyslexia support and I now finally feel ok about all the arrangements I need to make. I get really bad anxiety about wired things like telephone calls and emails and the idea of sorting out anything important or official but its so important that I get all the support available for my final year of uni.

After the meeting I walked into the city to pick up some gig tickets for me and Rory and get some food in.

When I came home I chilled out and decided to make a book. Me and Courtney sat downstairs and watched some TV. We played movie bingo, where you write down some things you think are going to happen in the film and cross them off if they do. We did a small 6x6 grid for a shit film called 'Zombie Sharks' and a film called something along the lines of 'I Still Forever Will Always Know What You Did Last Summer'. Amy joined us when she got home from work. We all ate popcorn and it was lovely.

20.07.15

Mum's birthday has been really fun, but for some reason we were all really tiered. Jim came round to the house and we all went out for a pub lunch in Rothberry before heading to Cragside. We first drove around the gardens which was lovely. The weather wasn't amazing but we made the best of it. We sat in the cafe and had some coffee to wake us up a bit and I went into the gift shop and sneakily got mum a card, a pretty pen and a cute mouse figurine for the caravan. Still tired, we drove to the walled garden and walked around for a while, enjoying the flowers and the slight improvement in the weather. 

On the way home we went into Sainsbry's where we each bought individual mini cakes (instead of a big birthday cake) and I somehow managed to sneak a massive bunch of flowers in the boot of the car. 

We all just took some time out when we got home. Mum helped me sort out my finances and Jim watched Holyoaks. After about an hour it was time for cake and presents. I gave mum the things I had picked up throughout the day as well as Harper Lee's new book. 

My train back to Leeds was at around 10 so mum gave me a lift and Jim came along for the ride. The train was delayed but it was OK because after I left mum and Jim to stand on the right platform I called Rory and we had a really nice conversation. We kept talking while I was on the train until I lost signal and we settled for a text conversation. He kept me company until midnight when he went to sleep. 

I finally got home at 1am where I could finally sleep. 

19.07.15

Today was so much fun! Ruby collected me at about 11 to take me (and David, Ben and Ben) to Newcastle racecourse for the Colour Run! The run was SO MUCH FUN! 

The warm up was a dance party which was surprisingly fun and the run went through fields and wooded areas. Every so often there was a obstical such as foam and bubbles to run through, hurdles, netting to crawl under, etc. At each obstical there were people throwing powder paint as you completed the task meaning that by the end everyone looked like a rainbow! 

It was actually a good decent distance too - It might not sound like much but I am so proud I ran 5K! I use the term ran very loosely as I walked and jogged most of the way, but that's why I liked it so much - there was no pressure to race and it was ok to go at your own pace. 

When I got home it was about 3 in the afternoon. I had to have two baths because the first one went brown almost immediately from all the paint. 

Mum came home and I played Lollypop Chainsaw while mum knitted and then we sat down together and watched Six Feet Under. 

18.07.15

I am going home for the weekend and so booked a train for 9.45am. I got up early and walked to the station and everything was going well, until  I realised I didn't have my student rail card with me (making my tickets invalid). After a huge panic I ended up buying a new rail card for 30 quid and only catching my train by the skin of my teeth! 

The journey was alight and I got a fair bit of dissertation reading done. I planned on meeting Emily in town but she was late or something so I decided to have a wander around the city alone for a bit. I popped into the Tyneside Cinema and picked up a program and discovered that they are screening live streaming of Shakespeare plays. There will be a RCS production of Othello in August and I thought Rory might want to go. I gave him a ring and its a date! 

I was sad to miss the gay pride events happening in the city, but Emily said she would like to meet by the coast so I got on the metro. I got off at Monkseaton and we walked to Whitley Bay. A new Vegetarian/Vegan cafe called Pulp Fiction has just opened so we thought we would check it out. The a sun was out so we sat in the little garden area while we ate. The juices were amazing and the food was really delicious! I got quiche with a bean salad and cherry tomatoes and Emily got a curry. I will defiantly be going back to try more of the menu. 

Emily is moving back in with Kyle and wanted my opinion on a house. We went back to her house, Kyle met us there, and her mum gave us a lift to the house. After the viewing her mum kindly gave me a lift to the coast where I could meet Rory. I went for a walk along the beach while I waited for him to cycle from Tynemouth. It was nice to be by the sea and the sand. 

As usual Rory was late and so instead of hanging out by the coast I planned I just asked him to walk me home. I was hangry and needed the curry mum left in the fridge for me while she went to the caravan. When we got in we ate, drank tea and set up the Xbox. He was only planing on staying for a couple of hours but (as always) he called home and pushed back his leaving time so he could stay for longer. It was really lovely to see him, especially because I didn't expect to see him at all! 

He left at around 10 and I showered and went straight to bed. I was incredibly sleepy and needed to get some rest for the colour run tomorrow. 

17.07.15

I did nothing today and that was ok.

16.07.15

Spent all day reading and finished my book. I spent this evening watching some old favours: 'Sleepless in Seattle' and 'Lost in Translation'. 

15.07.15

I began the day being productive by getting up early and going into uni to try and sort out my dyslexia stuff ready for the next year but because the term was now over there was some complications and I didn't really make any progress. Hopefully Ill be getting an email soon and I can sort something out. 

I was meant to meet Charlie at the union but she was having a rough morning and so said she would pick me up and take me back to hers. While I was waiting I watched all the people graduating. It is so weird to think that this time next year that will be me. 

Charlie has just passed her test and so it was quite cool that she could pick me up. We hung around her house for a while. Her grandma was there helping moving her and Josh in and so I finally got to meet the legend that is her Nana. 

We went back to mine at 2 because a maintenance inspector was coming round to make sure the house was up to scratch and I was the only one who could be in. I gave Charlie the tour and she seemed to like the house. She also picked up her art stuff that I have been looking after her for ages now!

We got back in the car, picked up her Nana from hers and dropped her back at the house and went to pick Josh up from work. We pooped back to Charlie's before heading back out to grab some food and watch Josh play football. Josh's brother Cameron came along and the three of us sat at the edge of the field talking shit and making fun of the players. 

I was invited back to Charlie's where I had a drink and was given a delicious stuffed pepper. I felt like I was been given 5 star service. Its been such a lovely day, me and Charlie are already planning the next time!

14.07.15

Today really felt like summer. I planned on getting lots of work done but I didn't , and that's ok.

I spent most of the day sewing a birthday gift and catching up on my YouTube subscription.

The weather was nice, not nice enough to sit outside or anything, but I decided to go on a walk in the woods by my house. It was about 7ish but the weather was amazing and the sun was just starting to lower in the sky, making the lighting amazing. I walked for a while and then Rory called and he accompanied me for the rest of the walk.

When I came home I cooked tea and watched the film 'Submarine' in bed.

13.07.15

I was so hungover this morning but instead of lying in bed and waiting for the storm to pass I had to get up and wait for a man to come and fit our internet. I lay on the sofa and fought the urge to fall asleep. Courtney came down after a few hours and joined me. 

We Spent the whole day watching Catfish because we had nothing better to do. The internet man was really really late so we were sat literally ally day watching crap. Still it was quite fun. 

When we finally got internet I totally binged on social media and instagram and I finally got the chance to update the blog again! 

12.07.15

After a lie in I spent the morning doing more readings.

Last night we made a plan to have a little fire so that Courtney could burn some stuff. We collected some wood and started our fire at about 6ish. We drank and roasted marshmallows and it felt really summery. 

When Vicky showed up it was really late and she was really drunk. She had met some friends of friends, these guys called Pat and Johnny. I really liked Pat but Johnny seemed like a prick

11.07.15

I got loads of dissertation reading done this morning. I got up nice and early and read just under two chapters of 'The Art of Failing: An Essay on the Pain of Playing Video Games' which is quite interesting.  

Courtney came back from her conference and I suddenly became significantly less productive. We talked about what a good time she had had, how she may have found someone to take her place once she moves to Exeter and one professor who she became friendly with. It sounds like she had a lush time and (although she didn't think so) she seemed to fit in quite well ..more than I would at a conference anyway! 

In the evening we decided to get drunk and watch a movie. Amy came in but had been at work and was shattered and so decided not to drink. Because the house doesn't have internet yet, our choices of what to watch were quite limited. We ended up watching a piece of shit called 'Crawl Space' in which literally NOTHING happened. 

Courtney decided she needed to go out but wasn't really in the mood for a bar so we met up with Vicky and her friend Emily at a shisha place. Me and Courtney got one to share and it was dead nice. The four of us sat around for hours, drinking the 'juice' we had brought from home and talking. 

10.07.15

Today was my first day of dissertation reading. I'm feeling pretty confident and I got a fair amount done. Without internet I have nothing to distract me. 

09.07.15

Kidd and Jess had the best part of the day in Leeds so we had a lovely lie-in and went out to get food at the union. Kidd got a hog roast sandwich from the vendor that is always at the farmers market outside the union. Me and Jess went to Terrace Bar and got amazing vegetarian food which made Kidd jealous. 

We wandered around the city for a bit, taking it easy. We came back to mine for food and so Kidd and Jess could pick up their stuff for the bus. They made their way to the station alone at about 8ish and I went to bed and almost immediately went to sleep. 

08.07.15

This morning was really difficult and full of cuddles. Kidd and Jess were also in Leeds and I planned on taking them on a good night out. We met them in the comic book shop at 2 in the afternoon and because Rory's train home wasn't until after 6 so the four of us had a few hours together. The first stop was the Trinity Kitchen for a lunch and we then headed to a bar near the station. 

Saying goodbye was really awful and I was very grateful for Kidd and Jess. If I had been alone I would have been a mess.  

We headed back to mine where I wasted no time showing off the house and giving them the tour. I cooked some rice for tea and we had some drinks before quickly getting ready and heading to the first bar. 

I can confidently say I showed them a good time. We began at the Belgrave, then MOJO then on to Call Lane. We got free shots at Jake's Bar (because I had a dance with the bartender) and made a couple of drunk friends in Smokestack. We ended the night in Call Lane Social and walked home as the sun came up, eating McDonalds chips as we walked.

07.07.15

After another lazy morning we decided to have a lazy and alcoholic day. We have been wanting to see Jurassic World and the new Terminator film so we snuck in a load of alcohol and had a lush time. 

We decided after much deliberation that, although we enjoyed both films a lot, we enjoyed Terminator more than Jurassic World:

-  Jurassic World  (7/10)

- Terminator Genesis (8/10)

On the way home we got food from Wok and Go and ate it when we got home. We toyed with the idea of going out and hitting some bars on Call lane but ended up drinking, eating our noodles and watching the Mighty Boosh. It was really cute but I was also really sad that it was our last full day in Leeds and our last night together for a while. 

06.07.15

Rory slept on the floor last night because I didn't want him in my bed after the argument. We talked about it and worked it out. I hadn't completely forgiven him but the day went so well he earned my trust again completely.

We went into town again and explored the market. I love Leeds city market and it was nice to wander around. We picked up some sweets to satisfy Rory's sweet tooth.  

John had told us he had got some swords from Leeds and Rory was in the mood to visit some cool alternative shops so we found the shop. It was really cool, swords all up the walls, and the people who worked there were really friendly and passionate about what they were selling. We got talking to this guy Ed who told us a few cool stories and also let us hold some awesome replica guns.

Rory wanted to try something new and asked me if we could go somewhere to try bubble tea. We went to the Bubbleology place I had gone with Courtney a few days earlier and he chose his tea and bubbles and got a large one to share. He had mixed options about it.

Went to Five Guys and had some delicious fast food – would totally recommend! I got what they called a veggie sandwich which was basic a burger bun filled with various different vegetables and a shit tone of cheese. Perfection. 

Came home and watched movies. (Leage of extrodinary gentalmen, the number 23) which we baught from game exchange.

05.07.15

After a lazy morning me and Rory wandered around town. We went into Travelling man (because they were having a sweet sale on Image comics) and then to the Corn Exchange. We ate lunch at a place called Humpit which sells primarily hummus, pita bread and falafel. Rory is a massive meat eater but he impressed me by giving it a go and we were both happily surprised when he really enjoyed it!

Started to head home to (so we could catch Courtney before she left for her conference) but it started to rain so we took shelter in Yates and got cocktails. I got a long island iced tea and Rory got a Jager shake.

When we got in Tom (Elys’ Australian flatmate who came on the Otley run) was in the living room sorting out his stuff. Courtney had looked after some of his things while he was travelling the UK. He was going home that night so we decided to give him a little send-off party. We all got very drunk and played some lethal drinking games. Tom and Rory had some weird bro connection which was cute, hilarious and scary.

After Tom got in his taxi at around 1, Rory proceeded to be violently sick all over the little bathroom floor and the night started to go downhill. Once I got him in the shower and cleaned up the vomit he seemed to forget he had been sick and was therefore very confused and annoyed at the situation he seemed to be in (drunk and in a towel). This was one of worst arguments I have ever had and by the end I was so exhausted and frustrated I was dead on my feet. I don’t think I got to bed until 8am.

04.07.15

I picked up Rory from the train station at midday and we headed almost immediately into the pub. We didn't mean to but it looked really cool so we got a Kraken Rum and Coke each before heading into town. We saw that there was a vintage kilo sale happening and Rory seemed unusually eager to go in so we did. Turns out it was run by Blue Rinse (my fave vintage shop) and although nothing jumped out at me Rory got a really  nice shirt for a fiver. 

We continued to wander around town and picked up some booze and I had to stop Rory buying a hilarious and terrifying eagle head mask in the name of freedom. 

We got back to the house and started to set up the BBQ. We had a nightmare starting up the fire but that's part of the fun. I played a bit of baseball and we all enjoyed the massive bubble wands we bought on a wim. nothing is more free than a bubble ....except from 'MERICA!

People began to arrive just as the BBQ was ready to cook on. The food was lush, there was lots of veggie burgers and Courtney had made loads of pasta salad and potato salad so I was a very happy bunny. Music was playing, food was cooking, jello shots were being enjoyed and both alcohol and conversation was flowing.

Things got a bit weird for a bit when two randomers showed up and asked if it was an open party. One of them, Ben, was really nice and friendly but the Andy was clearly on drugs and more than a little bit weird. In the end they turned out to be really nice people and they were very regretful for our hospitality. They made it very clear they didn't wasn't to outstay their welcome and left as soon as people went to bed.

Rory was on edge the entire night, he needs to learn to relax! 

03.07.15

Me and Courtney headed out in the morning to got get some stuff for the 4th July BBQ we are hosting. We got some amazing food bargains at the market and also popped into Primark and New Look to get Courtney some things for the conference she will be attending next week. While in town we got some bubble tea. The weather was lush and it truly feels like summer!

We bought a BBQ from home bargains and got some items at Morrison's that we couldn't get at the market. Over encumbered, we got a cheeky taxi home. As soon as we unpacked and had a sit down we realised we had paid for and forgotten the potatoes at the market. Courtney had a meeting at uni so I journeyed back into town to collect them. I also got some supplies for red white and blue jello shots.

We arranged to meet back at uni after Courtney's meeting and walk home together. I got back a little while before the meeting ended but there was a fun little festival happening at the uni which entertained me. As I walked in there was a dance routine happening which was very enjoyable. As I explored I was reminded of a school fate. I'm not sure what the festival was but I have a feeling it was for the staff of the university and their families.

We went home and made jello shots before Courtney went to work. For the rest of the evening I chilled out and went to bed relatively early.

02.07.15

I had quite a productive morning: Amy, Courtney and I sorted out the TV and internet and then mum picked me up and took me to the storage container for the last time. I then spent the rest of the day unpacking and decorated my room a bit.

I had a lovely chilled evening chilling in Courtney's room, talking and listening to music.

01.07.15

Today was the hottest day of the year so far and I spent it driving to Leeds and moving house with mum! The drive from Newcastle was lovely; we listed to good music and chased the thunderstorms that were happening all around us. 

The new house is gorgeous! We have a back garden which goes onto the Meanwood Valley and lush views from the house. I have one of the attic rooms (because I had such a big room in the last house its time I give someone else a spacious room) but there is a really convenient landing with a sink and a lot of space to store my art supplies. 

We thought the storage container was open until late today so there was no rush to get the stuff however today was the day it closes early. Me and mum got there and begged the man working there to give us 15 minuets to grab as much as we could. Mum was really upset because she was sick of driving and moving house and basic doing things for other people. I felt really bad. I managed to get most of the kitchen stuff but there was still a fair amount of stuff left. 

Mum left, telling me that she was sorry but she couldn't take another day off to help us another day and we would have to sort out the rest of our stuff ourselves. 

I was shattered but wanted to attempt to be social so I didn't have the nap I was craving and hung out down stairs. Obviously we stayed up late drinking. Mum gave me a call quite late and said if we paid her for petrol and her time she would come back tomorrow and finish with the move. We were all really thankful and it put my mind at ease.