Motivational Monday Quote #4

Morning guys! I’ve had to read several bloggers “Motivational Mondays” to get me motivated this morning!

I can’t really describe my weekend, it was fairly strange? I did a few things but it feels like I didn’t?? I’m not sure if it was an enjoyable weekend or not!

This weekend we celebrated my Nan’s birthday, myself and my mother took her to Côte Brasserie one of my fave places to eat in Brighton! It was great fun and the weather was a perfect spring sunshine! 

We went for lunch on Friday, however her birthday was on Saturday, due to my mother being at a spa this weekend we celebrated on the Friday! But Saturday morning came and I realised my nan would be sitting at home alone on her birthday, not great! So I decided to purchase some flowers and pop in to see her which I knew brightened up her day!

This is why I have chosen this as todays quote from Voile Corine –

 “Count Your Good Deeds Every Morning And Fill Your Mind With Positive Thoughts. That Is Secret To Being Happy And Inspired All Day Long”

Motivational Monday Quote #3

This is the first March Monday for 2014, I’ve had a great weekend on some levels but this weekend we found out my 11 year old dog isn’t too well which isn’t great news but he’s on the mend for the moment!

On a brighter note this morning I have woken revitalised and ready for the week ahead!

I have Friday off work so I have that to look forward too, as I said in a previous Motivational Monday its good to have your mind focused on a day off or something you’re going to be doing exciting at the weekend to get you through the week!

My week will consist of several meetings, and a day in Surrey on Thursday for user groups! I wouldn’t normally mind but I haven’t got a car at the moment so I’m having to use dreaded public transport!

This week’s quote is from Mahatma Gandhi –

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

Non – Stop MOVIE REVIEW

I had been looking forward to seeing this film ever since I saw the 1st trailer for it a few months ago!! 

I’m quite funny with trailers as I don’t like to see a lot of the film before going to the actual feature!!

Quick synopsis of the film for you - Liam Neeson’s character Bill plays an American air marshal who springs into action during a transatlantic flight! After receiving text messages that put all passengers including Downton Abbeys Michelle Dockery who plays flight attendant Nancy at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account.

A few other familiar faces appear in this smash hit of a movie including “10 Years a Slave” star Lupita Nyong'o as cabin crew and Julianne Moore as a passenger.

Please be warned if you are not a fan of flying, please do NOT go and see this film as it may put you off for life! Luckily enough I don’t mind the turbulence on board a flight so I rather enjoyed the superb special effects and horror.

I think as long as Neeson is in a film, you know it’s going to be superb! I mean come on he’s been in some of my favourite films! Taken, Taken 2, Unknown, Schindlers List, Love Actually, Star Wars! The list goes on!!

The whole 1 hour 46 minute film minus around 10 minutes is set in on the plane which I thought to begin with would get boring but let me assure it, it really doesn’t! I highly recommend you see this film!

Let me know what you think! Also if you can I suggest you see with movie in D-Box.

Jonathan Creek

Not sure I have told you of my obsession for Jonathan Creek? Is it just me or does anyone else love the show!

I have been watching it for years, and it never gets old! I can watch them 1 after another and they never get old.

Jonathan who is played by Alan Davies is an illusionist creator with a keen eye for mystery and investigation! 

The show originally started in 1997 with Alan Davies as Jonathan Creek and Caroline Quentin as investigative journalist Maddie Magellen which was Creeks sidekick! Quentin left in 2000 and was replaced by Julia Sawalha as theatrical agent Carla Borrego until 2004.

Sheridan Smith then took on the role as Creeks sidekick playing Joey Ross from 2009-2012. And most recently Jonathan Creek has returned to our screens this year with Sarah Alexander as his wife and sidekick Polly Creek.

My favourite pairing has to be Davies and Quentin, they have done the most episodes and the relationship on screen was hysterically funny and awkward which was great to watch. The old episodes are still available on Netlix here in the UK so its really worth the £5.99 a month subscription!

I have every episode released to DVD, and there is nothing more I enjoy than sitting at home and having a Creek day/evening! Easy watching and really does test your mind.

Jonathan Creek is shown on BBC1 and you can catch the most recent brand new episode on the BBCi player CLICK HERE to watch it.

Comment and let me know what your favourite Creek episode is!

Top 5 February Favourites

I still can't believe February is nearly over! Its been a good month and I've got a lot of favourites!

Here they are - 

1. Côte Brighton - I love love love loveee this restaurant! I took my mum here for her Birthday a few Fridays ago on a day we had torrential rain, so made a bad day a lot better!

Whenever I visit Côte I always go for the Minute Steak with frites as its to die for! The meat is cooked to perfection and the staff there are great! If you have one in your area, please visit and let me know what you think.

115-116 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UD (Opposite The Dome)

2. Vivienne Westwood Black Saffiano Bag - I haven't actually purchased this but I really want it! I'm trying to find an excuse to buy it, and keep hoping my current work bag is going to break or a pen will explode in it!

I really like Vivienne Westwood accessories but I'm really not too keen on the clothing, its so out there and I don't think I would feel comfortable wearing the clothes.

Every so often I treat myself to something nice, so this maybe on my list next! I see it as an investment and the quality of VW items are great!



3. Sam Smith - As you can see from my most recent post, I went to see a Sam Smith gig and it was absolutely amazing! His album does not come out until May so I have a long wait but I have been downloading everything he's released on iTunes so far! Take a look at a few videos on YouTube and see what you think.



4. Valentino Uomo - I was shopping in Debenhams last week and was approached by a sales assistant who sprayed an aftershave on me, normally I tell them not to bother as I end up being sprayed by 10 different products but I saw she had a great looking bottle! Which after further investigation was Valentino! The scent is Uomo and it smells amazingly good!

Its very smokey and woody which is what I wear in this cold weather, the more cool and fruity smells I wear in the summer! Its around £55-£65 for 100ml which is a lot but very worth it! Go into your local fragrance shop and ask for a tester!



5. Bioré® UltraDeep Cleansing Pore Strips - Ive been wanting to try these pore strips for ages so decided this week I would! Ive seen a few reviews on YouTube and was very sceptical to try as I didn't know how they would work.

They do work and you can see the dirt actually on the strip from your pores but OMG there so painful! I left it on for the recommend 10-15 minutes and it literally killed taking it off! But that's vanity for you, no pain no gain!



See you in March!!

Sam Smith + Josh Record @ The Old Market, Hove

Absolutely incredible! That’s the only way to describe the gig I went to last night! I’m aching this morning and have dry mouth which I can only presume is from the standing and alcohol but my god it was worth it!

I saw none other than the UKs current No1 SAM SMITH! Recently awarded the Critics' Choice award at the Brits and set for big big things if I don’t say so myself!

Smith was supported by Josh Record, who I’ve been listening too since the end of 2012 when his song “For Your Love” was used on a Sam Pepper YouTube video, I remember downloading the song at the time but he’s actually re-releasing this as his new single in March!

The gig was at The Old Market “TOM” in Hove, East Sussex so nice and close to home for me! The venue is so small and intimate which makes the experience even better, I much prefer small events to the huge commercial events like the O2.

As it was in Brighton/Hove I was expecting to see people I knew, which I didn’t which is something I also like! It’s nice to be out and to not see the same old faces! The 1 person I did notice was Alfie Deyes “PointlessBlog” from YouTube! There with his Mum & Dad! Alfie later tweeted about the gig and urged people to see Smith & Record if they ever get the chance so he must of enjoyed it! I was hoping Alfie would have been Vlogging and I would have 100% tried to be in it haha.

The UK No1 announcement was made at 7PM last night, and Sam was due on stage at 8:15! After a few songs you could hear the “Money on My Mind” intro and Sam took to the stage to announce he had made the No1 spot! Must have been such a good feeling for him! And for us in the audience to experience that was a one off and the crown went wild while he sang his No1 hit!

My favourite tracks from the night were, Lay Me Down, Nirvana, Money on My Mind & Make It To Me by Sam Smith also Bones & For Your Love by Josh Record.

Motivational Monday Quote #2

I am so unmotivated today its untrue, all I wanted to do when I woke up this morning was GO BACK TO SLEEP.

As everyone is aware, in the UK we currently have horrendous winds and flooding! Which meant Friday & Saturday night I could barely sleep due to the sound and not knowing whether my roof was going to be ripped off!

Last night was the 1st night I’ve actually had a nice sleep so this morning waking up was tough, made worse by the fact I woke up late, which meant I was stuck in traffic! And couldn’t find anywhere to park at work! NIGHTMARE!

Anyway on a better note, I am now at work and in the comfort of my warm and dry office, currently creating a “To Do List” which I think is very important for people to do, and the satisfaction of ticking actions which have been completed is absolute heaven! I often add things to my list I’ve already done just so I can tick them! But ssshhhhhh don’t tell anyone.

Today’s quote is from C.S Lewis and one I very much believe in, no matter how old you are or what situation you’re in.

“You are never too old to set another goal, or dream a new dream.”