50 Things To Do

On the 20th January 2011 - I made a list of 50 things I wish to achieve in my life..

It's in alphabetical order, but it doesn't necessarily mean I have to complete them in that order. Some of the them may be near impossible but I'll try my best. :)

1. Adopt an accent for a day
To attempt to speak in a different accent for 24 hours.

2. Appear in a Film
To appear in a film.

3. Appear on TV
To appear on national television.

Completed on Monday 28th February 2011.

Blue Peter does comic relief flashmob freeze style. 

It was one of the most funniest things I have participated in and was glad and honoured to have taken part, not to mention earning a Blue Peter badge! Absolutely brilliant!       

4. Attend the Olympic Games
To attend an olympic game.
Completed on Saturday 28th July 2012.
The Olympics are in London! And it was the best time for me to get my hands on some tickets! I managed to get tickets to Boxing watching the Men's Bantam and Middle weight fights. I watched 12 bouts and even though the tickets were the cheapest (£20), we had great seats with a great view. It was a lovely atmosphere and everyone cheered on Team GB. It took place at the London Excel. Loved it! I also managed to watch the Paralympics at the Olympic Stadium, which was inspirational. I absolutely loved it!!

5. Celebrate Chinese New Year in China
To be in China/Hong Kong and celebrate the Chinese New Year there.    

6. Climb a mountain      
To climb a mountain and enjoy the views from the top.

Completed on 21st August 2014

I went to Greece with my sisters this summer and we did an island hop where we stayed in Mykonos for a few days. We took a boat out to the Island of Delos and explored the sights there. After the tour, which was actually really good we went off to climb Mount Kynthos. This wasn't a high mountain but it was rocky and there was some dangerous areas and steep. It was a good, fun experience and going down was much harder than going up! Great views of the coast and the island. Amazing! I want to try a higher mountain! 

7. Complete the London Marathon 
To run, walk or crawl the London Marathon and get that medal!     

8. Decide on a career and work towards it      
To decide on a career and work for it because I keep changing my mind.
Completed on 31st October 2012.
Earlier this month, I decided that I wanted to get into Mental Health and make use of my Psychology degree. Today, 31st October 2012, I given the good news that I was successful in the Support Assistant Worker Role which involves working with Mentally ill people who are wanting to live their life independently. I'm going to work extremely hard and I know there will be a lot of new challenges and new situations that I will learn and yes I am a little scared but I am so excited and determinded :D 
On 8th September 2013 I applied for a Support Worker Role and was shortlisted and interviewed. On 13th September 2013, I was told that I got the job! Yay! For floating support with mentally ill individuals. 
In March 2014, I applied for Counselling Psychology PsychD and to my surprised I got it! I was initially told I was on the waiting list and set my heart on to possibly try again next year. But at the end of July I was given an unconditional offer! I was so happy! So back to hard work and waking nights for me! I am so determined to succeed. Three years of solid hard work. I am ready! 

9. Earn a Gold Blue Peter badge    
To earn a Gold Blue Peter badge.

10. Fly a Kite      
To fly a kite, something I've never done and looks quite challenging.

11. Give Blood      
To give blood.
Completed on Wednesday 7th December 2016
What a great experience. I had been meaning to do this for a long time and I finally decided I needed to just book it and go ahead with it. I was feeling a little anxious about it mainly because I know I always have health issues and if anyone was to faint or have some catastrophic incident it would be likely to be me. Luckily, none of that happened. The staff were so lovely and in particularly one nurse who was asking how I was before, during and after and not in an overbearing way. They were so lovely. It felt so good to do it for a good cause and I do hope that it will save lives. Amazing experience.

12. Go on a boat cruise    
To go on a boat cruise.

13. Go on a camping trip      
To go camping.

14. Go on a nature walk      
To go on a nature walk and enjoy the views and nature.

15. Go on a road trip   
To go on a road trip with a group of friends.

16. Go on a safari  
To go on an animal safari.    

17. Go watch a World Cup match      
To watch a world cup match live.

18. Have a favourite joke      
To have a single favourite joke.

19. Hold a panda in my arms      
To hold a panda bear in my arms.

20. Meet David Beckham      
To meet one of my childhood inspirations, Mr Beckham.

21. Overcome a fear      
To overcome a fear.

22. Perform in front of an audience    
To perform in front of an audience of at least 30 people.

23. Ride a rollercoaster at 6 Flags Mountain  
To ride on a rollercoaster at 6 Flags Mountain because I have yet to find something that scares me enough for me to refuse.

24. Ride an elephant* Feed an elephant  
To ride an elephant. 
*When I made this list, I didn't realise what it actually meant to ride an elephant and since learning it was unethical and so horrible for the elephants, I have changed this to feeding an elephant. 
Completed on Monday day 4th December 2017
Going to Phuket to an elephant sanctuary was one of the best experiences ever! I learnt so much about the elephants in Thailand. I really hope people can learn that although it seems fun riding an elephant, the elephants are usually abused in order for them to behave and treated not so good. By riding the elephant you are keeping them in business so I plea, don't be maintaining this - do something else! 
(http://chaptertravel.com/is-it-ethical-to-ride-an-animal-at-all/)

25. Ride in a limo      
To take a ride in a limo.

26. See the northern lights      
To see the northern lights in real life.

27. Sleep in a hammock     
To fall asleep in a hammock.

28. Sleep under the stars      
To sleep under the stars on a clear warm night.

29. Stay on the beach all night    
To stay up on a beach all night.

30. Take a helicopter ride      
To take a helicopter ride.

31. Tell someone I love them    
To tell someone 'I love you' verbally and honestly mean it in that way you can't describe.  

Completed on 9th May 2013.

It was late at night, and we (Nigel B and I) was lying on my bed, snuggling up together with music playing in the background. He said to me 'say something' I knew where this was heading but I couldn't tell him. He then said 'I think I love you' and my heart fluttered. I replied 'I love you too'. We kissed. After he asked me to say it again, I told him 'I love you'. It was such a relief I could finally tell him. I knew from the moment he left for Philippines that I loved him, I just didn't have the nerve to tell him. 

32. Test drive a Ferrari      
To test drive a ferrari or to drive a ferrari.

33. To be earning or paid Per Annum
To earn or be paid per annum, because it means I will be on track with a career plan.

Completed on 22nd November 2012.

I have finally recieved my first paycheck that states I am being paid Per Annum! WooHoo!      

34. Travel to Every Tube Station in London [STARTED: 27th Jan 2011]
To travel to every tube station in London according to the Oct2011 map and to explore the areas, taking a picture of the tube sign when completed.

35. Try jet skiing      
To try jet skiing.

36. Try out surfing      
To try out surfing.

37. Visit Alaska & snowboard    
To visit Alaska and snowboard while there.

38. Visit Australia & Scuba-dive in the Great Barrier Reef      
To visit Australia and scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef.

39. Visit Canada - Niagara Falls      
To visit Canada and get a picture by the Niagara Falls.

40. Visit Egypt - The Pyramids & ride a camel      
To visit Egypt and get that picture with the pyramids and ride a camel.

41. Visit Florida - Universal Studios      
To visiti Florida and get that picture by the Universal Studios.

42. Visit Japan - eat sushi      
To visit Japan and eat at least a plate of sushi.

43. Visit Las Vegas & gamble      
To visit Las Vegas and place a bet.

44. Visit Los Angeles - Hollywood Sign      
To visit LA and get that picture with the Hollywood Sign.

45. Visit Paris - Eiffel Tower      
To visit Paris and get that picture with the Eiffel Tower.

Completed on 12th February 2014.

The best boyfriend ever took me to Paris for my birthday and we went up to the Eiffel Tower, we went by stairs to the second floor then took the lift to the third floor. Luckily, it was sunny and we managed to get a few good pictures. I had such an amazing time. He is the best! I honestly love him so much.

46. Visit USA - Watch A Baseball & NBA Game
To go to the USA and watch a baseball and NBA game live.      

47. Watch the sunset and sunrise 
To watch the sunset and sunrise together, preferably by the sea.     

48. Win a competition  
To win a competition of any kind.

Completed on 12th May 2011.

I entered the competition in April 2011, I won it in May and claimed the prize in July!

I didn't think I'd win, so I entered and left it and I realised I won a gift voucher of £30 worth of laces. So I have got a mix of colourful and funky laces from Superfatlaces! Awesome!  

49. Win an Award      
To win some kind of award.

50. Win the lottery
To win more than £100 on the lottery will do.

HK 2010

So being out of paid work for a long time gets you down so when the opportunity to go to Hong Kong even if it was my aunt and my mum I was willing to take that chance! I wanted to refresh myself and come back feeling brand new and ready. I went for around a month.


Wed 10^th November 2010

Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

So we got off the bus a stop or two too early!! And so we had to walk with 3 fat bags of luggage plus 4 small hand luggages.. Til we found a taxi drop off point. I was STILL in my jacket and was boiling. Then we got a taxi thankfully, we all fitted in and got us to our destination! So anyways, after dropping all the luggage we went to jade palace and ate dinner. It cost $336. So tired right about now as I only had about 1hour sleep in total.

Airport

Just touched down at HK, it's 26 degrees celius and not so humid. I'm sweating and suffering in my winter jacket but there's no space in the bags so I might as well just sweat it out! I found some wifi on this shuttle bus that cost 39$ going to Kwun tong. Very excited.

Thursday 11^th November 2010

Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

5am. Didn't sleep much at all! but I did get some shut eye. Mum, auntie and I, couldn't sleep so we just stood by the window looking at old people exercising like staplers lol. I rang home for about 10minutes and then we just ate some breakfast. Nuttella! YUM! I was craving for some chocolate. So we just had our first burst of laughter. There was a bin and mum and auntie thought it was a rubbish bin. Little did they know it wasn't for rubbish!! So auntie took out the bin and sorted it all out. Haha!

Its like 8:13am and we are at jade palace for some dim sum breakfast! But before we tuck in, we are waiting for my grans friend. Today seems a bit breezy maybe a little in appropriate for my 3/4 lengths but it should warn up later! Despite my earlier 6am semi breakfast, I'm ready to eat! Yeeha!

Due to the time difference I'm feeling to sleep! But it's only 6pm and we just finish eating. We had crab today, some special crabs which I don't know the name of but it has some fur near its claws. Wasnt as tasty as I expected but whatever. We are probably going to some museum tomorrow.

St Teresa Hospital Mong Kok

So off we decided to go to Mong Kok to check out the prices of body check at a private hospital. As it's like 20 something degrees with blazing sunshine we decided to wear slippers. Auntie decided to dig out some old ones that she wore from years ago. After a little hunt, she found them. Off we went, we decided to get a taxi instead of public transport. As we arrived not long after, aunties slippers fell apart! It was the most harlirious thing ever!! Omg. She was dragging her foot with the broken slipper. Oh boy. I'm creasing still. Dang.

12^th November 2010

HK Coastal Defence Museum

Kwun Tong, HK

Hong kong so far.. Has been great. I've already had my laughing fit, bought a few goodies and ate so really nice foods. I haven't done any tourist attractions yet but will be later on today. I went to bed last night at 6pm and just woke up about 4am. The gran, aunt and mum is awake and talking. The weather has been perfect so far, sunny spells at 26 ish degrees with warm weather. It doesn't feel like christmas over here but maybe it's still a little early or maybe because I haven't been to the shopping malls yet. I love the everyday sights, behind every tall building there's like a puff if cloud yet it isn't a cloud it's a mountain or a hill. It's such a beautiful city. If there was a little less pollution the views would be even more amazing.

Shau Kei Wan

Today I saw some breath taking views. It was amazing. The sky was blue as was the sea. It was really nice! We went to the hong kong Coastal defence and it was pretty insightful. I'm too tired today.. Right so after Coastal defence museum, we jumped on a random bus and got off at a random stop. That random stop was causeway bay. We sat at ate at them in them small food stalls. It was an experience. Very cramped area but very cheap food. I Ate two plates of churn fun. Yummy. Afterwards, we got on the MTR and got back to Kwung Tong to check out the tourists offices for one day travel in HK. But no luck. So we ended up in APM shopping centre and did a spot of shopping. It was good but my feet were killing!

13^th November 2010
Art Museum & Avenue of stars night & Symphony of Lights

Tsim Sha Tsui, HK

Just had dinner and off we go to check out avenue of stars and the symphony of lights. I wasn't actually hungry but I ate as much as I could. Wasn't the best meal but I had such a lovely steak at lunch. I hope it wasn't too raw coz I'm not feeling hungry! But Japanese beef steak is sick. Off we go!

Tsim Sha Tsui, HK

Wow. This has to be one of the best views ever! The lights came on and the view was breath taking. Perhaps it would have been better had we not chose to go on a Saturday. It was a really amazing view and relaxed atmosphere. A tad crowded. Off we carried on to see the film star plaques and the followed the path along the sea Pretty awesome. We then stumbled across the clock tower at 9pm and saw some people dancing. We couldn't help but laugh out loud! We then found harbour view centre, it was filled with Xmas lights and decoration. It was a werid feeling as I usually relate Christmas to cold freezing weather. Nevertheless it was nice to see Christmas decorations without covered in thick clothing. We then found our bus that took us home. After a good stroll and laugh we arrived home. Zzz

Kwun Tong

Here we are again at jade palace restaurant. This morning was much breezier (if that even makes sense), I'm feeling a little tired out. My foot is a little bruised from walking in my new Birkenstocks so that's why I'm back in trainers. So much more comfortable! Today's plan is to go to the market. Then to get back and eat some Japanese beef steak! Then off to tsim sha Shui to check out the space museum and perhaps then check out avenue of stars at night.

Prince Edward MTR

Currently on my way to the HK space museum at Tsim Sha Tsui. As it is a Saturday the trains are particularly packed! What's amazing is the good amount of space and the fact that you can use your phone underground! The TFL really need to get some tips! Time to get off!

14^th November 2010

Kwun Tong

Good morning! So it's Sunday today and we've decided to take a rest day! We headed up to the market this morning and it's quite bazaar how there's so many fish market and greens around. What's sad is seeing the fish gasping for air and just cruel the way it's handled. Moreover, the market place isn't great place, by that I mean a clean one. The Market man just blew out his dirty snot on the floor. It was revolting. I could have thrown up there and then! Disgusting. This is just horrible. We are back at the yards now, I need to wash my hair and eat lunch soon. Chillaxing Sunday let's roll! Another thing with the Market place and hong kong in general is the very high class conning-ness. There's so many fakes and so many people are easily conned. They hire people to stand by there stalls and tell you what's good acting like a good citizen but really beware and be warned. So many of these fakes and are just after your money! Also, don't trust what ANYONE says, if you like it and the price then buy it, always ask for a bargain at markets, if they ain't budging try just to walk away even if you desperately want it. Usually, they call you back if to walk away and deal with your bargained price!! Really, make sure you shop around! Don't rush! If they rush you, it probably means they want to con you quick time!

Mong Kok

So we ended up going shopping at Mong Kok, well just me and my mummy. We had a good time in our own ad bought a handful of things. We didn't get on the MTR as we wanted to explore so we jumped on the 1A bus to Tsim Sha Tsui via Mong Kok. After shopping we wanted to see if we could find a bus back to the house. After a round of looking we saw an A1 bus. However, we didn't know where the bus stop for it was so we had to run after the bus. It was very funny. After chasing the bus and taking a massive detour we found the bus stop. So we jumped on the bus! When we got home dinner wasn't too long of a wait. We had dinner which was noddles today. After dinner uncle, auntie and I went for a stroll at the supermarket 'wellcome' it was so relaxing. This is what I love about being in Hk you can stroll in your PJs and slippers at night and no one would look at you strange! We bought haggen daiz, popcorn and even stopped at maximes for some cake. The stroll was so enjoyable. Love the calmness and peacefulness of this country. I'll need my sleep tonight as we will be heading early to the big Buddha tomorrow! Goodnight!

15th November 2010
Big Buddha

Sunny Bay MTR

Here we are on the MTR at Sunny Bay station! It's So early I'm actually not quite used to it even though I did sleep at like 8pm. Perhaps I've had too much sleep! I'm not feeling 100% good. There's some amazing views wow! Awesome blueness.

Tung Chung

Maccy D's breakie! Yummy. I had a sausage McMuffin and it was scrumptious! Just what I needed! Today I'm not feeling as great as I did. I've got a slight headache.

Po Lin Monastry

We reached the Po Lin monastery and the big buddha at about 10.30 ish. By bus, the bus took about 35 min and there was some amazing sights. There wasn't much people and the weather was fine. I still had a headache but it hasn't been that bad. It was a really nice surrounding lots of fresh clean air. The rents didn't want to trek up the stairs to the big Buddha but I wanted to. So I suggested I would go on my own. There was too much bickering amongst the adults. But eventually they decided that they wanted to go to. So we all trekked up the stairs. The view from above was astonishing, had I felt a bit better and had some company I would have definitely enjoyed it more. Nevertheless it was still good. Another frustrating thing is the adults don't know how to use a camera and they don't know how to take a good pic. Anyways we had some vegetarian lunch. Again not my favourite in fact I don't do Chinese vegetarian. I ate as much as I could, I couldn't take the headache so I took some neurofen.

Cable Cars

Wr decided to get the cable car down instead of the bus. We
Paid $45 dollars per person more for the crystal cabin. To be honest there wasn't much point of the crystal cabin view wise but the queue for it was much shorter. We got in and off we went. It was brilliant flying over the sea and seeing the views from above. Truly a wow experience. It was great. I must have taken over 300 pictures! Mum and auntie was frightened for their lives. They was so scared they didn't want to move! Well too scared to move. When we arrived it was the end. I wasn't tired at all and we could have gone to Tai O with our bus tickets but again they were too tired so they decided to go. We was going to go shopping at the cityoutlet shops but they had no money. With this kind of attitude, I didn't want to go. But I still managed to get a sick adidas hoody for $250! result! We got back and stopped at saint honours bakery! It was so delicious!!! I love these cakes, too nice!

16th November 2010
Repulse Bay

Mong Kok

Wowee. So we was looking for the Modern Toilet restaurant at Mong Kok but it's gone! So we had to go for an alternative. We looked for a while and found a Korean BBQ buffet! It was delicious and was $224 for 3 of us. There was all sorts of meat and fish, veg, sushi and even desserts. It was sick. A buffet as well! After lunch we headed across the road to the shopping centre. There wasn't much in there so we decided to go to the ladies Market. Great stuff. We managed to grab a few bargains here and there! Nice shopping day ended with a minibus aka van ride home. They sped across the towns and we reached home in quick time! I had such a lovely day.

Causeway Bay MTR

This morning again we went to have breakie at jade palace restaurant. It was nice biting wasn't that hungry as I ate some bread from last nights shopping trip. I ate my cocktail bun I think its called. It was so delicious especially when it was warm and straight out of the oven. So todays plan is to go to Repulse Bay. The weather today is much cooler and theres not as much sun today but weather is still fine. I'm actually quite excited to see thrusts going on at repulse bay as the sights are suPPOsed to be quite nice! Here we go.

Repulse Bay

We only decided to go to repulse bay this morning. The weather said it would be breezy but after our morning tea we headed out. We travelled to central MTR and then took a 6x bus to repulse bay. The bus ride was exciting, it past mountains, curving up and the sights were amazing. What a beautiful city. We then got off at Repluse bay beach. The most incredible view. Sea sand and sun. Walking closer to the sea was breath taking, as you walked closer the sea got bluer. We took off our shoes and slashed around for a while. Greatest feeling - looking beyond the sea and seeing the sky and sea as one. After a few picture taking moments we walked towards the statues. We took many photos. As we got there relatively early there wasn't crowds. No fighting for a picture or pushing and shoving. Loved it. Next time I'm going to go for a swim! If I ever decide that hk is the place to live I'm coming to repluse bay or Stanley. Both have the most spectacular sea views.

17th November 2010
Lamma Island

Kwun Tong

Today we had breakfast at home. We had porridge and 'yow cha gway'. It was good stuff even though I wasn't hungry from yesterdays buffet lunch! Anyways, there's no real plans at the moment for today.

Lamma Island

Last minute decision to go to Lamma Island. I didn't mind where we was going to be honest as the main attractions that I wanted to go to, we'd covered. It was later than usual as we didn't have any major plans. So at about 10ish we headed out. Aunties feet were sore and she insisted she wanted to stay at home and rest. So we went. We got on the MTR and headed to central MTR and from there we found pier 4. This headed to Lamma island. It was one of the most beautiful islands ever. Ive never been on an island so when I was by the seaside, it was like being on shipwrecked. The place was amazing. I absolutely loved that island. Surprisingly, there was a lot of dogs, people had bought along there dogs. I saw two cats too, they reminded me of beansy. Anyway, I saw so many funky trees and flowers. For the first time I saw a banana tree! I never knew how they was grown, now I know!! I love the whole nature exploring trekking. After about 2 hours of walking we sat down to eat. We didn't eat much but had a little something. The blue seas, clear skies and eagles flying above were picturesque. What an amazing island. It costs us $14.50 via boat. We had to run for the boat as it was about to leave. It was very funny. On the way back, I sat outside and managed to take some serious nice pictures. The sight from outside was so good!! When we arrived at Central Pier we walked towards Wing On department store. Wow. The prices were sky high with some items reaching $2000 which is about £200!! I couldn't believe it! Furthermore, it didn't even seem like that great! So we got back on the train to come home. We finally got home about 6pm! >.

18th November 2010
Golden Bauhinia

Right, now. It's 3:33am and I'm wide awake in bed. It's too hot here and not much wind coming through the window. Moreover, everyone snoring is not helping. It's like trying to sleep in a storm!! I tried playing the iPod to drain out the sound but no help. I'm squished against the wall so I can't really move, which is annoying! Oh dear more snoring =.= yesterday I got bitten for the first time I've been here. And I just found another bite! And it's turned into snoring warzone here. This must be the first night I've woken up at 3am since the first couple of days! Oh no... I'm not even tired no more! Luckily, there's no need for me to wake up early, the oldies are going for a body check up at 10:30am so I can sleep in and eat saint honours cakes, have Nuttella sandwiches and drink yalkult. Result! I finished a tub of Oreo cookies haagen dazs last night. It was delicious.
What else.. Hm, oh kay so now there's an arm prodding through my back. Gheez. I'm so uncomfortable right about now!! Anyways, the trip so far has been good, I've loved the sightseeing and exploring. The views you get from here are just completely different from anywhere else. It is stunning. The night strolls are the best, just being carefree roaming the streets in the cool breeze so relaxing. ...I'm starting to get hungry lol giddy gosh. There's more of a breeze at the moment but the snoring is still present and I can almost make out Eastenders theme tune with all the sound?! Weirdly, I'm not missing TV and not missing English food. I usually crave for something or another. There's still an arm in my back, still in snoring warzone and stuck against the wall but it's goodnight from me! Til tomorrow folks!

Tsim Sha Tsui, HK

We decided to take the star ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui from wan chai. It was a quick ride and only cost us about $2.5. After the ferry ride, we walked around avenue of stars again. This time hunting for a hotel with a good buffet. We found one hotel and trekked up there. There was two sick Ferraris parked outside, you could tell it was expensive. We walked in and asked whether there was space. It was about $500 per person. Wow. A little too expensive. So we took their card. We then decided to walk over to harbour city in search of a restaurant. After a good run around we found a restaurant! Finally. We are currently eating! And I am full dot com!

Kwun Tong

Blogging from the loo! Lol. So everyones gone out to do their body check so I'm at home munching on brunch! I'm drinking a double mocha and having them cakes from saint honours. I should be bored but I'm actually loving this on ya own time. It gives me time to do what I want which is good. So I might sort out my things on the laptop. It definitely sucks that there is no wifi here otherwise it would be great!! So anyways, the plan after is probably to go to somewhere close by as it would be quite late when they are done..

Golden Bauhinia Square, HK

After their body checks, it was about 2pm. We headed out to the golden Bauhinia square only to find that it was under construction so we just looked around. The view again was amazing. We then took a few snaps here and there, exploring the area.

Wan Chai, HK

After exploring, we stumbled across a cafe, harbour road cafe. I had a cappuccino and there was wifi!! I love the free wifi and the iPhone is a lifesaver. So I was surfing the net for a good while.. The net wasn't great but it was good enough! After our cafe, off we went with no plans..

19th November 2010 

Kwun Tong

So at about 11pm at night we headed out to eat late night dinner. Auntie was scared she would get hungry at night and couldn't sleep as we only had snacks for dinner. So we headed out in the middle of the night in search for a little restaurant to eat congee, an noodles. I had already stuffed myself with cakes, popcorn and yalkult! So I really wasn't hungry but for the experience I decided to go! Walking in our PJs we found a place! Yummy yummy. I managed to eat a plate of noodles. I was bloated by the end of the night! When we got home I K.O'd on the bed!

Cheung Chau Island

We have arrived at Cheung Chau island. My first thoughts were quite packed. I much prefer Lamma islands' peacefulness and village type scenery. Here there were many boats, probably for the locals fishing. As soon as we arrived we walked over to the seafood stalls. The rents started to look at things and buy stuff. I was bored. Seafood shopping doesn't interest me one bit. So I just looked out to sea. It was lovely just watching the world from an island I'd never heard of til recently. Afterwards, we continued to walk, following no real path or direction. There were a couple of beaches but the rents weren't too keen. I wanted to have a look. Anyways, as we kept walking we stumbled across the beach. I managed to take a few snaps here and there and the view was stunning once again. Not long after, the rents said go. I didn't like the rushing. What's the rush?! So we carried on our journey and decided to eat. We stopped by at a little restaurant by the sea. We had some really delicious seafood! It really was quite a meal!

After our seafood galore, we headed off and did some exploring around town. However, after about 20 minutes my mum and auntie got tired. Hmph. Come on! So uncle and I decided that we should just finish exploring and go ride bikes. Riding side by side by the sea is one of the most amazing experiences ever! I loved it. But I had to be cautious as there were many other riders and other car type things. It was so fun. I loved it. We rode around the island and just enjoyed it. It was only $10 to rent the bike for an hour or $25 til 7o'clock! We stopped by attractions and took pictures before headed back on the bike for more riding. We left the island about sunset and seeing the sun setting by the sea was amazing.

20^th November 2010

Sheung Wan, HK

Today we are doing some adult seafood shopping at shueng wan area at wing lok street. The shop we are in is aunties friends. She has 3 dogs and 2 cats so I was playing with them. So fluffy. Adorable dogs and cats.

21^st November 2010

Kwun Tong

Sunday, the day of rest. We decided not to go anywhere today, attraction wise as it's a weekend and therefore it means packed! So it's visiting family day today. We just came back from walking out in the Market. Nothing much to buy to be honest but it was good to get out of the house. Later on we will be heading to Yau Tong to visit some relatives. I'm feeling pretty tired today probably because of increased amount of sugar in take over these past couple of days!! I've had loads of cakes, popcorn etc. Loads.. Yawn...

Yau Tong

So we arrived at my relatives house About half past one. We sat and talked, it was nice and she really made me feel like taking up a sport as she took up swimming and running. It made me really think about the greatest of London and the fact I've never Used it's facilities like I should. So I've decided to make use of London's facilities and opportunities. Mums not feeling to well so we are back at the yards. She's off to the doctors just to be safe especially because we are heading to Guangzhou tomorrow.

22^nd November 2010

Hung Hom, HK

At the train station ready to depart to guangzhou. I keep hearing how dodgy the area is and how desperate people are so I have to be extra cautious. At the moment Im on the fast train and just left hong kong, passing through china. As soon as you look out of the window you can tell it's China. The scenery is just completely different. The tall building still exist but arent as close together as HK. The pollution is also worse here i think, all the lakes are pure green. It's not nice. Also, another indication we've left HK is that you would hardly see English words. It's all on Chinese!? I dont know how people who chose here as a holiday destination navigate! Even me with a Chinese background I would struggle big time!

24th November 2010

China TV Tower

27th November 2010
Guangzhou

28^th November 2010

Hung Hom

So after a few days in Guangzhou we decided it was time to head back to hk.

29th November 2010
Avenue of Stars

I'm not feeling 100% refreshed mainly because I didn't have the greatest sleep last night despite a bed on my own. The bed wasn't very bouncy more like rock hard so I wasn't comfortable and kept waking up. This morning nothing was planned.

2010 Resolutions

2010 Resolutions
'Embrace The Future'

1. make a new friendI love meeting new people. I find it inspiring learning about different walks of life. So like last year, I want to meet more people!
[X]February: I met some new faces this Feb, some friends of friends and some randoms!
[X]April: I met some really incredible people this month. Very inspiring. It has been brilliant!

2. do some volunteeringEven though at the moment I have no job, I would like to do some volunteering and do something for others or for society.
[X]March: A friend and I did some volunteering with Thames21, which consisted of cleaning the rubbish off the riverside! It was a dirty job but was good fun. We managed to get an invitation to T4 Music filming from the one and only 'Orange RockCorps' and our picture on the LBC news website!
[X]April: As I managed to get onto a Broadcasting Volunteer Program and learnt a great deal during my training. Now I need to do 80 hours of volunteering work to utilise these skills!

3. run the Adidas 5k women's challenge under 30minsSince 2008, I have taken part in the Adidas 5k Women's Challenge, raised money for charity but this year I want to try and finish under 30 minutes.
[X]April: On the End of April, I have signed up for the 5k Run, so here it goes! I also am planning on running the London Marathon, but I will need to see whether I can get a space!

4. be confident & believe
Last year, I had an interview and I got nervous and just spoke utter rubbish. Also, sometimes in a room full of people I feel a little intimidated so being confident and believing in myself is the key for 2010.
[X]April: This April, I was luckily enough to get an interview. I knew I had to perform my best without the nerves and I knew that if I was nervous that I would regret it. So I was confident and just answered the questions honestly. And I was so happy to hear I did it! I got through and I will not waste this oppotunity! I cannot wait to start!!

5. get a total of 5k channel views on YouTube (start1.7k )
Just a random ambitious resolution I thought I would try. So I will need to think of interesting videos to boost up those views! 
[X] End of Jan: 1745 Views
[X] End of Feb: 1998 Views
[X] End of Mar: 2243 Views
[X] End of Apr: 2351 Views
[X] End of May: 2466 Views
[X] End of Jun: 2533 Views
[X] End of Aug: 2853 Views
[X] End of Sep: 2900 Views
[X] End of Oct:  2982 Views
[X] End of Nov: 3052 Views

6. make a website / sell trainers
I started customising trainers last year and with a lot of support from my friends I wanted to sell them but then there was also doubts and ended up loosing motivation and faith. But I'm hoping to sell some so I can afford to buy more and fund my hobby!

7. learn or do something new
Every year it's usually the same for me. This year I want to try something new either a sport (I would love to do snowboarding/skiing) or learn a new skill/language.
[X]January: I tried Go Karting for the first time. This was too exciting I absolutely loved it!
[X]February: I went to my first Foam party and it was LIVE!! Dirty but fun!!
[X]February: I ate at an Indian Resturuant for the first time. Paneer curry!
[X]February: I decided to actually give something up for lent this year! So I am doing - No chocolates, sweets, biscuits, fast food chains (ie. McDs, Burger King, KFC, ), fizzy drinks (minus energy drinks ie. redbull) from 17th feb to the 3rd April!
[X]March: I did volunteering! and have signed up for more! ^^
[X]April: I've started an online blog, something I don't usually do!
[X]April: I have learnt how to set up & use studio cameras, and use Final Cut Pro! I also filmed a live broadcast that was streamed over the internet! Satisfying feeling.

8. travel
I love travelling. This year I would love to go somewhere I haven't been yet. Explore a part of the world or at least go some place and have a great time!

9. find a job
I need a job. Simple!

10. read at least 4 books
I'm not really a reading person and last year I tried to read at least 6 books in the year. It was going well until I had exams and just stopped reading. So this year, I'm going to try again. Reading = knowledge! So here I go again!

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Year 2009

Looking back at the year

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.” - _{William Arthur Ward}.

I didn’t know what to expect for 2009, it was a scary year for me. There were many unanswered questions, doubts and uncertainty but like every year I wanted to look back and think, ‘I’ve had a great year’.

At the beginning of January, I had an operation on my right foot. This was one of the weirdest experiences of my life and it was the first time I was put under general anaesthetic. After a few hours of the operation, I was discharged with a blue shoe for a foot. Coincidentally, the nurse that looked after me had graduated from Goldsmiths with a Psychology degree and when she told me I sat there wondering what I would be doing with my degree. I couldn't walk properly for about 2 weeks and there were some painful days! I had to stay in bed with my leg in the air most of the time! And bath time was a work out for my arms!! It was a surreal experience.

This February, I was turning 21. Initially, I was excited and had made plans to celebrate in style. But then, unexpectedly, my granddad passed away. On the night he passed away, I saw him lying on his chair peacefully and I knew something wasn’t right but I had hoped that he would be alright. The ambulance arrived and I stood there helplessly and the paramedics did there thing... but sadly, the paramedics all agreed that nothing more could be done. He had passed away. I could not breathe. My grandmother burst into tears, it was heartbreaking. The funeral was on the same day was my 21st plans, so I decided to cancel my 21st plans and just have a quiet meal on the following week. On Friday 13th February 2009, I attended his funeral. It was the final goodbye. As planned, I had that meal and I decided to treat my friends to show my appreciation. A few days later, my truly amazing friends had organised a surprise birthday lunch at Gaucho’s, London Bridge for me. We had our own room, it was decorated, and there were presents, a beautiful delicious cake, I was overwhelmed. They didn’t even let me hold the camera, or pay for anything even though it was pricy and none of us had won the lottery or was filthy rich! Seriously, I am so grateful for the effort, thought and the time they all put in. Thank You so much. I am so thankful, words cannot begin to describe. Thank You for being there for me at the saddest times and giving me a day I will never forget! You lot are the bestest friends anyone could ask for. I am so lucky. I love you guys!

The following months was all about revising for the final year exams at uni. I could not believe the end was so close and that the three years I spent at Goldsmiths was coming to an end. I have had the most fabulous experience and had such a great time! Not forgetting meeting a great bunch of people! In May, the exams began; a whole month of constant essay writing and this was it. I had to give my best and last shot. In July, the results came through. Thankfully, I graduated with a solid 2:1, I was very happy! The graduation ceremony was a mission to get to because of traffic and stressed out parents, I was technically late but when I finally got there, the ceremony was really good. I finally got to do the hat throwing! I must say, the experience would not have been the same, without my two uni buddies Jeck & Nads. We travelled together, studied together, panicked together laughed together and graduated together. Well done, we did it! Thank you!

In August, the ‘LaiDeeLouP’ went to Swansea, Wales for the weekend. It was the best short break ever! It was full of jokes and a barrel of laughs. I actually had stomach pains from all the laughing! Like fatties, we had breakfast buffet and embarrassingly, we all went down in our PJ’s to eat (who’s idea?!) whilst everyone else was fully dressed, but it was all part of the experience! On our last night, we literally had the whole of Frankie and Bennies to ourselves and drank a bit too much cocktails which caused some difficulty in walking! and those high heels did not help! I remember Deeps saying that I was walking like an elephant? Or Gorilla? LOL Luckily, the hotel was in walking distance, once we was in the hotel we ran through the corridors and was told to keep it down! It was too much jokes and definitely next year we need to take a holiday!

I spent my summer doing this and that, spending money that I didn’t have! Loads of BBQ’s and outings… the normal summer things!

In October, I was given the chance to work on Blue Peter! As a child I watched and loved this program so I was privileged for the opportunity! At Blue Peter, I worked with the most fun and inspiring people and I met a great bunch of new faces! We had so many jokes, more than I think we were supposed to! I also got to be a stand-in and was gunged with water on the Blue Peter set, met the presenters, pets and celebrities on the show, visited the BP Garden, made gunge, helped out with the show, watched the live shows, went on filming and much much more! Oh and not forgetting the ‘exciting’ trips to DV Solutions! And who made it possible was the nicest supervisor ever, Leo, my fellow Dr. Who Crew and of course the entire BP team! Thank You! As it was in the BBC building, we managed to go celebrity stalking during our lunch breaks! We saw a load of celebrities and familiar faces! Loved it!

Talking about celebrities, 2009 was a celebrity packed year. I saw many celebrities and was even lucky enough to meet a few!!

Celebrities included -

The main cast of Fast & Furious - Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster

Alex Meraz & Eric from New Moon, Twilight

Charlie from Eastenders

Gregory Goyle from Harry Potter

'The Haitian' & Mohinder Suresh from Heroes

Quentin Tarantino the infamous director

Also, JLS, Tinchy Stryder, The X Factor finalists, Ronan Keating, Alex Zane, Anton Du Beke, Zoe Lucker, Peter Andre, Taio Cruz, Young Nate, Soundbwoy, Rihanna, Richard Blackwood, Masterstepz…

I ended this year, in the best way possible. We did the ‘Secret Santa Shopping Dash’ and karaoke! It was too fun and we didn’t even need a drink! Ha!

Other small but significant moments of 2009, includes my baby Beans, my 5k run for ‘Shooting Stars’ hospice, the first JIL trek where we rolled the dice to determine the direction we walked in, seeing shooting stars (again), going to the Christmas lights, all the premieres we went to, the heavy snowfall and all of the other events and trips!

2010, is a new year and a new adventure, with new resolutions and new experiences but I would only want it with old friends, I would have it no other way. So join me in 2010 and let us have another great year. Year 2010 quote is Embrace the future.