Learning Lingo…

I’ve always wanted to learn a different language, going to another country and expecting the natives to instantly know English is something that  I have always thought as ignorant and yes I hold my hands up, am I guilty to this.

The  most common example of what I describe as a ‘typical’ brit abroad is easily depicted by spotting the first person that is glowing white after being slathered in sun cream, wearing kahki shorts, sporting the socks with sandals look and with the knowledge of a foreign language going as far as  ‘une beero pleaso.’

And as much as this seems to get us where we need to be on holiday I really want the opportunity to be able to do more than this, I want to be able to interact with other people, I want to be able to read a menu, and see the country for its self beyond the mickey mouse tourist resorts im normally immersed in.

Iv gone on a search how i should go about my new adventure,and actually found courses at The University of Arts where I am currently studying which is available at a first come first served basis. Courses have a wide range of languages available and are charged at specified rate, not only this but there set in the evening so it fits around my future uni timetables.

Take a look.

http://www.arts.ac.uk/languagecentre/eveningcourses/abcpracticallanguageawardsprogramme/

Ciao for now!!

Quote of the day…

Just a short but sweet post for today; I spent the day with my Dad today, and it made me realise sometimes the man never does talk some sense; and I quote

‘As you grow older. you’ll find the only things you regret are the things you don’t do.’

‘My dad, Lord of all things wise 2012’

Picture Perfect…

I love spending days looking over old photos reminiscing, laughing/crying/cringing at that infamous bad hair cut, the first day at school, 18th birthdays and special days out spent with families and friends. I take the preciousness of photographs for granted and it is only after looking back that I realise this. Therefore from now on I want to try and capture and preserve as many memories as I possibly can so I can continue to look back and get lost in past memories and joys.

P.S Urging fellow bloggers to dig out old photos and create new ones to share too!

P.P.S No tortoise was hurt during the making of this montage, for bookings for Simon the Tortoise please contact.

Fitness bug…

Since we’re on the topic of fresh starts and resolutions I thought it would seem fitting to get my body in the same mindset, start getting fit and really look after my body. And since becoming a newly fully fledged Super Saver I have decided to do it all in the cheapest way I can :]

I think the hardest part of committing to working out that I’ve found in the past is finding the motivation. However, this time round I feel as though I have cracked the da vinci code, discovered the last horcrux, unvailed the miracle cure;

Whos with me!?

Working out is never going to be easy alone, so I’v got together with a group of friends and made it something thats fun,social and at times even competitive. In addition to this I think its even more important to make it something you enjoy, I cant stand the usual ‘jog here’ ‘tense this’ ‘lift that’ usual remedy for working out; its too boring, too futile and uninspiring. So my friends and I have have clubbed together and put money towards a Dancing Workout dvd. Throughout it your taught dance moves to popular songs which makes you forget that your even doing exercise in the first place!

What once was felt like an absolute chore has been transformed into a deffinite change of perspective!

Super Saver…

Its that time of the month again, yes,my bank statement arrived today. And as usual the first word that comes to mind is a resounding ‘shit.‘  This monthly horror that Iendure is what spurred me on to write this post; The more ideas and adventures that I set out to to do in this  blog  the more I begin to realise the small problem that I have in order to make my plans possible…KERCHINGGG; money and after planting my money tree in my garden many years ago, I’m still waiting for its first blossoms to arrive and sadly have come to the conclusion;money doesn’t grow on trees after all.

😦

Being a stereotypical student, money and saving are not friends that I know or see that often, infact I am more familiar with my friends debt and overdraft. And as much as I have been able to survive up until now with this unconventional relationship I have decided to budget my lifestyle in order to fund my plans for this year and for the foreseeable future.

It is pretty obvious to discover a re-occuring habit that seems to be the culprit of my ridiculous spendings and so from now it is  goodbye online shopping, so long eating out, au revouir nights out and hello super saver.

The 10 Commandments of a Super Saver

•  Ebay!- Iv set up my own ebay account so I can now start selling some of my things spare cash, not only that but it is also good for finding the odd cheap bargain too!
•  Recycling- Get green and start hunting for your old electronics and send them off to get recycled and get a rewarded cash, heres a website that I use for my retired gadgets https://tradein.asda.com/
• Walk- I’ve become so dependent on my car that even trips that are just down the road I will drive to therefore iv started saving money and now walk/cycle get fit and save money all at once!
• Cook- Sounds like a no brainer, but the amount of money I spend on eating out without realising is ridiculous therefore eating in is now the way forward!
• Lists- Writing shopping lists and sticking to them cuts out all impulse distractions and buying!!
• Quit smoking- A personal one for me which is a pocket burner, using this calculator I have worked out I spend £34.28 per month thats just under £500 😮 check out how much your habit is costing you here http://smokefree.nhs.uk/quit-tools/calculate-the-cost/
• Invest- in a NUS extra student card for just £11 and start taking advantage of the discounts for popular high street shops, restaurants, holidays and more get saving!! http://www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/
• Creativity- Get creative and start making, wether it be cards, presents or anything else, after all its the thought that counts!!
• Stay in- Swap nights out for a free night in, socialising with friends at home is free,fun and saves you money and the hangover!
• Libraries- Take advantage of your local library, loan dvd’s, books and cd’s and instantly eliminate the money that is normally spent on renting and buying them!

Hola jetsetter…

In need of some incentive to get through the last few assignments left for this term at university and what better way to procrastinate and distract me but holiday searching!!!I always get so excited about summer holidays, the build up the planning the shopping the adventure and if this doesn’t get me way me motivated to finish up all my work then I don’t know what will!!

After the annual argument as to what destination to choose this year I have come up with a list of possible places which I  would want to jet off to help me to decide.

Egypt-  Hot all year round, cheap, camel rides, snorkling, desert tours.

Turkey- Also cheap, rich culture, water parks galore!

Morroco- Friends have had a good experience before, Sahara trekking, old market towns

Greece- Greek food NOMNOMNOM, heat, short flight

When it comes to holidays I am not fussy as long as it is hot hot hot, theres  a pool, a long list of reading books and activities to do then I am a happy hoildayer. However I have got myself in a holiday rut and as much as I’m enjoying putting off any work i thought it would be interesting to have a holiday vote off, so help me decide!

Ready…steady… Cook Vote