Friendship

Friendship. I thought I would write a post today about this topic, it's sometimes that is very important to me and because of the events in the last few months it has made me apprentice my friends that little bit more (if that's even possible). 

I know friendships can change overtime, people can fall out, change, are busy, move away, people forget to check in or maybe people just grow apart. I get that..I really do, but I believe that only true friendships stick. 

I am lucky to have friends in my life that are like sisters I've never had and I thought I would tell you some of the reasons why:

Jokes: We have a million inside jokes that only we understand. I'm sure all friendships groups have them right? We also have them jokes about one another that is only acceptable to say in front of the group and literally to no-one OUTSIDE the group. UNCOOL behaviour. Laugh with us, not at us :) 

Busy Bees: We understand that everyone is busy or even on a different time zone. It's okay to text back tomorrow or in two days because life can get hectic sometimes. It doesn't mean we don't love each other any less and plus we have social media to sometimes spread a little heart to know we are still round.  

Group Texts: We have 1000000 group texts. Honestly I wonder why I've got no storage left. Birthday presents, engagements, home birds, gym huns, weekends away, hen do life etc. I literally never have my phone on loud because I'm not sure the person next to me would be able to cope. It might sound like I'm complaining but I honestly love it, there is always something going on with my friends and I wouldn't change it for the world. PLUS I do love to rename different iMessage/ Whats App groups, it brings me much enjoyment. 

Nights Out: No matter how long we haven't been on a night out together, nothing EVER changes. Someone is always late, falls over, hasn't got money for the taxi, we can't decided where to go first, everyone has their own favourite tuneeee and we give each other the eye over the dance floor to sayyyyy 'HUN LETS DO THIS', we know who's on the tequila/ sambuca vibe, TAKEAWAY at the end of the night is a MUST! Cheesy chips and curry sauce? (Maybe just a North East thing) Subway? Greggs? Nights out or nights in actually are the BEST! 

Gifts: No matter what celebration..we never forget. Group gifts are always GIVEN and always so thoughtful. 

Support: No matter what time, date, hour, I know if we've got a sad thought, an issue, a problem, we can count on each other. We know who to go to and what friend is going to give the best advice about the certain issue...Or even better we know when to ask if everything is okay. We know the signs. OR EVEN BETTER BETTER..turn up with treats e.g for me it's got to be onion rings, haribo, mcds or even take me shopping to cheer me up. 

Girly Christmas: We live in different parts of the country but every year without fail, we do Secret Santa (never a secret). We spent time catching up and making the BIGGEST/BESTEST roast EVER! Everyone brings or makes something to add to the table and everyone gets stuck in and ends up either in a food comma or gin comma..or BOTH!! 

Distance: A lot of us don't live in the North East/ Washington but distance isn't an issue. We know everything (well mostly everything) that is going on in each other's life. We all make the biggest effort to stay in touch. Like I said before times can get hectic but if we can stay in touch with a hun that is all the way in Dubai then I know these huns are here to stay. (Now two huns...WAAAHHHHH) 

Boyfriend: My boyfriend is their best friend to <3 

Finally, my friends are the best and I'm sure yours are too! We know each others secrets, flaws, heartbreaks, saddest times, miss yous, special days, family, positives, loves, next moves! I have many others friends, friends that I haven't known since school and they're just as special. Shout out to everyone that has came into my life and stayed :) 

If you haven't spoke to a friend for a while, maybe pick up the phone, send them a text, give them a call or even spread some love on one of many social media platforms that we have today. Sorry for been so deep on this FINEEEEEEEEEEEE Wednesday but sometimes it's just nice to share a little LOVE!

Make friends with those that make it hard to say goodbye. 

Lots of love 

A x

Goodbye 2015

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Today is New Years Eve so I thought I would share some of my memories of 2015! and what better way to look back on my year than searching through Instagram and reminding myself of all the fun and challenging times I've had. 

First of all I would like to talk about my BIRTHDAY! The birthday of the year..I know you're probably thinking WHAT A BIG HEAD but my birthday is the 1st of August and everyone is always in that summer/party mood so it's always a blast. 

This year, after I had been to T in the Park I wanted to have my own festival. So I did and named it 'Slate Fest' as my second name is 'Slater'. I bought some wrist bands off ebay for about £3. I have to say I LOVED THEM and I think everyone else did. I also had limbo, beer pong, cocktail making, scran, chill zone, tattoos, and of course the music blasting. (Sorry neighbours). OMG and how can I forget the most amazing posters made by my friend boyfriend to stick around my garden! They were literally SO GOOD!! Thanks again lee for doing that..big loves. 

As you can see from the pictures it was such a laugh and everyone was loving my 'Slate Fest' insta frame I made for the occasion.

This year has also been full of other celebrations including weddings, engagements and christening. Massive Congratulations to James's sister that got married and of course shout out to James for his amazing speech at their wedding. Also some of mine and James's closest friends got engaged this year and we literally can't wait for the wedding in 2017! Congratulations Kat and Adam! 

I have spend as much time as I can with my fav six girls and I'm sure we will have just as many adventures in 2016! Our little weekend in Embleton has got to be one of my favourites. I can't wait to do it all again in Summer 2016. 

I love music festivals and this year I went to T In the Park with James, my auntie and uncle in their camper van! James refused to go camping in a tent because he had a bad experience when he went with the lads one year. I've got to admit I enjoy camping at festivals with the girls but this year spending time with the family and having good food and a shower everyday was AMAZING!

If you read my blog often you will know I have 6 main girls in my life and we have been friends from school, however I also have another bunch of amazing girls in my life who I met when working at French Connection! I worked there for 6 years and I am very grateful to have met them. We always have the wildest, funniest, craziest nights/outings and I literally wouldn't change them for the world!

I have had another lush year with James and one of my favourite outings with him has got to be when we went to Edinburgh! It is such a beautiful city and the ZOO is just the most AMAZING place ever. I literally spent most of my day watching the monkeys, I think James wanted to kill me by the end of it haha! I'm obssessed with them, even got myself a pen and key ring with a monkey on, in the shop before leaving. But honestly if you haven't been to Edinburgh/Zoo before I would definitely put it on your do it list for 2016!

Although this year has been another year of fun with my favs! I can't forget about the challenges and tears I had during the beginning of the year completing my PGCE in Primary Education. Don't get me wrong I loved it but it was hard work! I met some lovely people along the way and I can't thank them, my friends/boyfriend and family enough for their support! I am currently still searching for that dream school and classroom to follow my dream as a primary school teacher so please keep your fingers crossed for me in the new year. 

Finally, I would like to talk about my blog. As you can see from my most popular Instagram post, most of the pictures were to do with my reviews and blog posts. Although I only started in October, I have had so many amazing comments by friends/ family and of course you lovely lot who have chose to read my blog. I hope this year I continue to grow my followers with exciting content as I have really enjoyed doing it for the past few months. Thank you again for reading!

In 2016, I hope to continue blogging, keep fit, spend more time with my family and of course find my dream job as a primary school teacher. 

Thank you again for your support on my blog and here's to 2016! Let's make a million more amazing memories! 

What's your favourite memory of 2015? What do you hope to achieve in 2016? Have you got any plans for 2016 already?

Let me know by commenting below

Lots of love

A x

My December Bucketlist

YES! YES! YES! It's December and EVERYONE is excited for sparkles, celebrations and smiles! I always have so many things I want to do in the month of December because friends are home, people are off work and places have fun events to explore. With this in mind, I thought I would write a December Bucketlist and hopefully I will be able to complete it all by 2016. I will post pictures of every bucklist activity I complete on my Instagram aslater_90. Click HERE if you would like to follow in my December footsteps.   

1. Help Put The Christmas Tree Up - Almost every year I watch my Dad from the sofa put up the Christmas tree. This year I have promised him I will help. I might even go in the loft and get it down if hes lucky. 

2. Go Ice Skating - I haven't been ice skating for years and I always find it puts me in that Christmasy mood, even if I do fall over a million times. I asked my boyfriend James to go the other week, he didn't seem too keen but I'm sure with another try he will give in. Fingers crossed.

3. Fenwicks Window - If you live in the North East you will know exactly what this is. Fenwick's Window is an annual Christmas window display in the Northumberland Street frontage of Fenwick Newcastle. Fenwick's take a different theme each year and it is always amazing. Last year was Alice in Wonderland. I still don't know what this years is and I'm trying to keep it as a surprise till I see it. eeeeek! I'm such a little kid at heart. 

4. Christmas Market - I went to a Christmas Market at the weekend and I was highly disappointed so I'm going to try my hardest to find a good one. I just love looking at the handmade gifts, cakes and of course getting a German Sausage! Nothing better. 

5. Wrap My Presents - Every year I leave my wrapping to the very last minute so this year I am going to be extra organised. I'm going to make sure I have all my presents by the 20th and wrapped under the tree. 

6. Keep My Secret Santa Hush Hush - If you have read my blog recently you will know I do a Secret Santa every year with the girls and EVERY YEAR...and I mean EVERY year I always give in and tell someone who I have. This year I am going to try my hardest to keep it hush hush! 

7. Christmas Cake - I love making cakes even if my boyfriend does always take all the credit for them. This year I'm going to make a giant cupcake and decorate it all christmasyyyy! Oh and of course its got to be Chocolate.. MY FAV!

8. Christmas Movie Marathon - Nothing better than putting on some Pjs, getting some treats and sitting in front of the fire with friends/family/boyfriend and watching your favourite Christmas films. I have got to say Home Alone always puts me and my Dad in the best of moods. No matter how many times we watch it, we still find it hilarious. I do enjoy a bit of 'Elf' too.   

9. Make Room For New Things - Even though I have a second bedroom to put my clothes in, I still never have room for anything. Whoops! Christmas day will soon be here and I know I will struggle to find somewhere to put my new things so a clean out/ tidy is a MUST! Send them unwanted clothes to the charity shop. 

10. Visit Others- Sadly, I have a number of family members that have passed away through the years and I like to make sure I pay them a visit. At this time of year especially,just so they know I'm thinking of them and wishing they were still here. <3 

11. Gym - The dreaded gym. I have promised myself and the girls I will go to the gym more often this month even though is it freezing outside and its the last thing I want to do. I can't hide under them baggie jumpers forever!

12. Celebrate - I know I don't have much money at the moment but spending as much time with my friend/family and boyfriend is at the top of my list. I have been feeling a little down lately and what better way to make myself feel better than spending time with every I LOVE and celebrating this festival period. 

There you have it My December Bucketlist. I would LOVE to add London and Harry Potter World onto this list but I just don't think it will ever happen. HUMPH!

What's on your December Bucketlist?

Let me know by commenting below.

Lots of Christmas love

A x