Notification Overload!

There once was a time when the only way to recieve emails and check for facebook messages etc was to log into your computer and check. It may be several days before you would look however there was that element of curiosity. However due to modern technology we no longer have the issue of wondering. 

The main annoyance for me is facebook. Due to the creation of apps I no longer need to go on my laptop to get updates or even open the app on my phone, it pings every time there is a slight movement on my page! In addition to this my ipad also has a facebook app. It doesnt ping but it lights up or appears at the top of my screen if i have a notification. 

Now I know I can turn them off but when I'm out and about its handy when my phone tells me if something happens and if I'm on my ipad it means I don't have to check every two minutes but heres the thing that reeeealllyyyyy gets on my nerves... When I'm sitting on my laptop with the facebook tab open, watching something on my ipad with my phone sitting next to me.  Then someone say, writes me a message on fb chat. The tab flashes and makes a noise, my iapd lights up aaaanndddd my phone makes that annoying pinging noise...every time I recieve a message! After like the 5th time I get so pissed off I have to start ignoring people.

Thanks technology but can't you do some kind of syncing thing where you only notify me on the thing closest too me?! 

Lisaloo x

Ellen DeGeneres Show!

Quite a random post but honestly the Ellen DeGenres show season 10 has to be THEE best thing on tv right now!! 

I'm sure most of you have heard of Ellen yet with her show being on mid morning and the fact that its an American TV show means most of us won't be as obsessed as me, especially with competative morning shows such as Jeremy Kyle! 

Anyways, its only bee the premier week and I'm hooked! So far shes had such great moments such PSY (Gangman Style) on teaching Britney Spears how to do the Gangman dance! And Patrick Dempsey posting the picture on twitter live on the show where she looked mortal. 

However I have 2 favourites which I have to share. Firstly lots of you guys will have seen the video of the little Essex girls Sophia Grace and Rosie singinig Niki Minaj - Superbass on youtube...they have returened! Already, they have been to the VMA's to interview celebrities (hilarious!) and have their own section 'Tea Time with Spohia Grace and Rosie' where they have girlie chat with celebrities. I swear there like professionals! 

My favourite moment so far.... Ellen has just recieved a Hollywood walk of fame star (congrats!) and she puts out a tip jar, a camera and a mic and randomly chats to people while they are walking by and invites them to the show there and then...legend. You have to watch it to understand. 

Anyways, my point is watch the Ellen DeGeneres show :). Sky, channel 'Really', 9am & 4pm. If your at work (like a normal person) record it. As well as all the celebrities there are inspirational people welcomed onto the show and dreams are made true which most of us would envy!

Lisaloo x

 

The diet will start on Monday...

OMG, so frustrated with myself!

Im 99.9% sure I'm not the only one doing this, but you know when your like - right on Monday the diet begins. This happens on a weekly basis for me at the minute.

It starts with the thought that my diet isn't too great and combined with the fact that I do very little to no exercise at the moment I repetedly tell myself - this needs to change. For some reason Mondays always seem like the best day for a new beginning. First day of the week, weekend is past and you always think, this is going to be it. To prepare you sneak in that last big boozing session on the friday/saturday and state that its the last time your going to drink for a couple of months. Then on Sunday you eat all the junk food that you can possibly fit in and that 'last takeout' for tea and tell yourself that your just going to have one a month. 

Then Monday morning comes. Disaster strikes. Sometimes it starts off well when you have a bowl of cereal for breakfast and mabye a wee bananna. Then I'll mabye even make lunch to take to work. But somehow by lunchtime, something always goes wrong. Now for me, I don't eat cakes, sweets, chocolate or biscuits simply because I'm not a huge fan, so I have no idea how I do it! Then I make the excuse that I don't have time to go to the gym or that it's too expensive yet this week for example I've been out for 3 meals and its only Thursday!

What is the solution?! I've dont it plenty times before and it's just getting into that routine but if it doesn't stop now, I'll be rolling around and obesity will take over! I don't even like eating!!!!! Need a hobbie! Owell diet starts on Monday...

Lisaloo x

Blackberry v iPhone

Sooo I'm 5 months overdue on an upgrade and I'm paying a ridiculous amount each month, which having checked, my contract on my phone is almost £30 chaper than what I pay atm (oh the money I cold have saved!)

The last couple of years I have been attached to my blackberry, everything about it! I love that it has an actual keypad, I love having blackberry messenger (although it does drive me mad when you can see someone has read your message and hasn't replied!) I love my sky sports app annnd I love that it looks so cute!...plus it's had no nervous breakdowns! Very reliable phone.

However, everyone keeps telling me to get an iPhone...what is it about iPhones that are so special?? Being the clumsiest person in the world I'm almost certain to drop it and recently every second status on facebook is people complaining about smashing there screen. And the amount of times I have seen people moan about how short the battery life is and that the screen keeps freezing. I'm aware that  there are amazing apps, and that it can all be synced with your iPad (which I have and people say is a reason I should get the iPhone :s) and iPod etc but surely the cons outweigh the pros? I have an ipad, why do I need an iPhone?

Anyone who can shed any light on this situation, please do. I'm 80% sure a new blackberry is on the cards as I don't fancy paying for a new iPhone screen every month but with everyone telling me to get an iPhone I feel like I'm missing something...

Lisaloo x

Car Shopping!

Although I passed my test 4 years ago I've had no real need for a car. Living in Edinburgh where the majority of people don't even have a licence as busses are so regular and very cost effective I just insured second party on my mums car.

However now that time has came where I need my own car and with dad generously willing to help me out, the car search began. Approaching the first garage we peacefully had a look around then found the dealer to ask some questions....good start :). However, the rant begins. Minus a few garages some of the places were unbearable.

How annoying is it when you've barely set foot out the car and there smugly approaching from nowhere enquiring if you need any help...I don't know yet, I havn't even looked! Or when you tell the dealer you're just having a look so they hover and follow you about. But the worst for me was when they tell you about an amazing deal and you think its too good to be true...and it is!! You can see the sign where it says £8000 and the guy is like ignore it thats including VAT, the deal is £750 deposit and £95 for 3 years and thats it. In returning I ask is there something you forgot to tell us...does a stutter and says I dont think so....is it a lease? He says yes...but you won't be driving over 6000 miles will you? and you'll probably want to exchange it after 3 years no? Thinking you dont know me dude why would you think that. And thats just one example.

Luckily there was that moment after a long search where just when I was about to get a car for the need of it, I think I may have found 'the one'. Annnnd the dealer was totally to the point (and supported rangers! Lad) and was the one that figured out what happened with the previous deal.

Anyways, I know the dealers are trying to earn a living and that there more than likely to be full of knowledge but back off guys. If I want to know something I'll ask! I'm not buying a new pair of shoes or new makeup...if I'm going to give you money at least give me space..thats all :)

Lisaloo x

The inconvienence of rain!

Making this one a short rant because once I start I might never stop! But how much has the weather just flipped it was literally like overnight it went from being dull but humid to absolutly freezing! And the rain...

Already the situation of turning on the heating is dominating conversation everywhere you go and its only September!! In just 24 hours weve passed the stage of wearing 3 jumpers, snuggling under a blanket and hugging a hot water bottle...the heating is on!! Which means already we are all worrying about what bills have to come this winter...sigh!!

However the worst part for me the now is the rain!! Most of the time I have access to the car but for those times I dont...cue the rain! Luckily I'm usually on the way back from wherever but when you have to be somewhere and have to walk in the rain, your hairs a mess, your clothes are wet (and your therefore wet and cold for aaaggeeesss) and you end up totally pissed off! The other thing that is annoying right now is that every time I do a washing it decides to rain. I HATE RAIN! 

I can honestly say I am dreading winter and will defiantly continue to sit in my shorts and vest top as I do everyday shivering and will not give in to the onset of winter!! 

Lisaloo x

Travelling via train

Getting the train for me is somewhat the most convenient way to travel. You dont have to worry about parking, there usually quite regular, you can travel easily in large groups BUT there are also a million and one things that piss me off about the whole travelling by train situation. 

Firstly, getting to the station. Luckily my mum is a bit of a babe and 99% of the time is available to transfer me to the station. But for those times there is no-one available, a long walk or an unconvenient bus journey has to take place. As I very rarely travel lightly I have suitcases and bags to haul around which causes me quite a bit of stress especially in getting to the station. 

So, when you get there (especially in the bigger citys like edinburgh) you find youve arrived with only minutes to get your ticket, find the platform and get on the train. Without fail I never have money so have to trek to the cashpoint because the machines dont accept debit cards which is like the only card everyone carries with them! Youd think they would have changed that by now!! Eventually you have money but find there is huge queues at the machine (and if there isnt a queue and the machine is available, 9/10 it rejects your money!) So I get to the ticket office and theres a short queue but it takes just as long to get the ticket because there are tourists asking pointless questions about different types of tickets or what not....I'm mentally screaming MOOOVEEEEE IT! 

Ticket bought, I'm rushing to the platform which usually if I'm really running late happens to be at the opposite end of the station! In waiting on the train, everyone is impatiently edging towards the edge of the platform hoping the spot they have chosen is where the door is going to stop. Then comes the thing that 100% irritates me everytime I get the train! As the train pulls up, everyone waiting to get on the train barricades the doors barely giving those getting off at the stop a chance to get off the train. Then everyone pushes onto the train, those with children shoving there kids on to find a table seat. It seriously drives me mad!! More ofte than not the train isn't even busy and when everyone is seated the train is still half empty...what is the need?!?! 

The only thing your hoping now is that your not trapped in a carriage with someone with B.O or any screaming kids (especially when your hungover). Finally, the mission is underway and theres only the unknown to come throughout the journey. Whose going to get on and off. For me theres always someone who stares at you the whole way through the journey, always someone with the most annoying accent that wont shut up, and always someone with there ipod in with the music so loud theyd be as well just using speakers. 

I think the people who get on the train could be justified whith a whole seperate rant but for me, I'm always happy when I've reached my destination and I can get back my own personal space! I no longer have to check my pocket every 2 mins to make sure I havnt lost my train ticket or avoid awkward eye contact with random strangers. I'm sure everyone has there own view on train experiences but for me its a completely irritating experience!

Lisaloo x

Parking...I hate it!

Parking appears to be a big issue for me! When doing my driving lessons many years ago, niaevity and inexperience gave me the confidence to just do what I was told whether it be parallel parking, reverse parking or whatever. Then for some reason (and I'm sure its not just me) when you pass your test you find yourself parking miles away from the shops/any onther cars 'incase the car gets bumped' but really because you dont want to park next to another car.

Having not needed to drive for 4 years my driving skills appear to be somewhat limited and its a total pain in the ass!! Reverse parking is forgotten about as soon as you pass your test but really its a skill that would make parking so much easier. I find myself parking an extra 200m away from the perfect space not only because I can't remember how to reverse park but I'm embarrased incase anyones watching or is behind me (as I know when someone takes ages to park I'm screaming out the window...why do you have a license!?! lol). As well as this even paralled parking has become an issue: if there is 1 space between 2 cars I'll drive past incase I bump 1 of the cars while driving in. You'd think I was driving a bus!!

Anyways  moral of the story...I need to man up! Mabye I'll book a driving lesson to practice my parking...

Lisaloo x

Wearing your watch on your ankle...

Wearing a watch used to be somewhat of a practical accessory for simply telling the time or monitoring the time it took you to go for a run. Through the process of evolution watches have progressed from something practical to a fashion accesory.  Being a 90s kid owning a 'Baby G' watch was seen as cool. It told the time, it had an alarm, a stopwatch and the best bit, it had a button that when pushed was a backlight. But now a watch is simply an accessory which half the time sports a face which dominates your arm yet the roman numerals are so small and basic that your actually guessing the time. 

Then there were those designers whom decided to take it that step further turning watches into alternate jewellery such as finger rings and neck watches!! Thank god its not went as far as clock earings (or not that I have seen). However just as this process of evolution appeared to have reached its peak as an accessory I came across a trend which initially made me laugh but now am definetly going to sport.

Joey Essex....wearing your watch on your ankle! Like where do you think of such things. Often people wonder what goes on in my head but I defs would love to spend a day in the mind of Joey Essex! 

People who know me know that 80% of the time I'm wearing shorts and that I wear heaps of jewellery therefore I have no room often to wear a watch....but my problem has been solved! I need a new pink Casio so I can wear it round my ankle. Why did I not think of this before?! Genius! Only thing is....do I need to buy a special watch to fit? I do have skinny ankles? hmmmmm...

Lisaloo x

p.s LOVE LOVE LOVE those leopard sneaks!

First day at a new job

Everyone experiences that first day at a new job! Walking into the unknown, wondering if your going to like it and who your going to meet. Since I turned 18 I've always had a job in a pub or a club, since graduating and moving home I decided to continue down this path as its always a relatively fun job and I dont want a 'proper' job yet. But you still have those 'special' moments on your first day.

Having worked for the company a few years ago and having gained experience behind the bar over time I managed to spare myself the usual blonde moments. One however was when I entered the keg room to fetch the fruit from the fridge and for the life of me I couldnt find the light. Firstly I assumed it was automatic so I ran in and out a couple of times waving my arms around incase I was just a bit too small. Then I started feeling around all the walls like I was wiping them with an invisible cloth and just as I was about to give up there it was...right at the entrance infront of my face! Luckily no one seen! 

The thing I find most interesting starting a job is sussing out the people. In this job everyone has been pretty welcoming but in previous jobs within a week you find yourself seeing different dynamics within a week. You always have to watch what your saying when you first start just incase you say the wrong thing about a wrong person. You have to listen to others bitch about one another and not comment whether it be about someone always calling in sick or someone taking too long for there break. 

In previous first shifts I have always found myself asking the most ridiculous questions or constantly messing things up (like the time I put a food order through and forgot to save it and 45 minutes later they still didn't have their food!). But the worst which I'm sure everyone will agree with especially in a pub job, is when it's a quiet first shift and you feel like a spare part feeling like you want to do something but have not a clue what to do! Thankfully none of this occured and the only problem I had this time was trying not to be a pain in the arse know it all! I mean when youve worked in a bar, youve worked in a bar, even the till systems were pretty much the same, not that I'm complaining :P Overall pretty decent first day, if only they were all the same!

Lisaloo x