Monday, June 30, 2025
Martha Wainwright in Leeds
Friday, June 27, 2025
A Gorgeous Dress from a Clothes Swap
On the 28th of May I headed to Sheffield to see Lolly because we had a date at Costco planned! She is a member and I really wanted to go, so we set it up. I set off to Laura's about 10.45 and went in when I got there. Franklin was off because it was half term, and Gary had just come in too, so it was nice to see both of them. Lolly and Franklin and I set off to Costco together. It was busy! I guess because the kids were off.
I was determined to not buy too much rubbish, but I did also want a blender if there was one. I got one for £30! I also got some rice crackers, wine gums, cat food, a Victoria sponge, some San Pellegrino, and some mango lassi. The cat food wasn't much cheaper than it usually is, but at least we've got a stock of it now. Everything else was cheaper.
Laura ordered a cheese pizza and a mango smoothie each, and we put everything in the car while the pizza was cooking. Then we headed back to Laura's to eat. The pizza was nice - warm and cheesy and delicious. The smoothie was nice too! We then split the two cakes we had bought so we had half each of chocolate fudge and Victoria sponge, and split some cookies we bought too. Over twenty years ago my dad had a Costco card and we used to buy the fudge cakes and slice them up and freeze them, and when you microwave them from the freezer they're all melted and delicious. We also used to buy cases of fizzy pop which I would take to college. I would have bought some, but they didn't have any caffeine free Pepsi or Coke. But I came in under £90 which was good to be honest!
I sat chatting to Laura for a bit but before I left I got her to take a photo of my dress. I picked it up at the clothes swap in Manchester a couple of weeks previously. It had a label on it that said handmade and I really liked it. I wasn't sure it would fit, but tried it on over the dress I was wearing and it seemed to be fine. I thought it might be a bit low on the neckline, in which case I would have worn a cami underneath it, but it actually isn't.
It is a gorgeous swishy fabric, with a really cute little pattern. It has pockets! It is also a really good length on me and I will wear it without tights over the summer too. I can't believe someone was giving it away but I really love it and am so glad I picked it up!
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
My Mum's Birthday 2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Grace Petrie in Leeds
Friday, June 20, 2025
Bruce Springsteen in Manchester
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The Rocky Horror Show in Manchester
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Mid May Happenings
I had two lovely days in mid May which aren't really worth posts in themselves so I thought I would combine them. On the 16th of May I met up with my friend Stacey for tea. She was free again as her partner had taken the kids away in the caravan, but she had to work on the Saturday so she couldn't go. We decided to go to La Fortezza at Newmillerdam in Wakefield, which we had talked about going to last time but couldn't get a table. We booked for 6pm so I drove myself, parked, and went in to meet her.
The food was nice and the service was good. I felt like the drinks were a bit over priced, but everything else wasn't. I would recommend the restaurant if you're in the area! I got home about 8pm I think, but I didn't feel very well so I didn't get a picture of my dress. It was a long cream dress with black spots though, and it's lovely in the summer.
I was also wearing some make up. I got some foundation and concealer from Il Makiage recently so wanted to try them out because they will exchange them for you if they're not the right shade. I also got an eyeliner and a foundation brush for free. I don't often wear eyeliner but this one is like a pen so I gave it a go and it turned out quite well! I just put a tiny bit of eyeshadow above, and a pink Clinique lipstick.
I forgot to get a photo of Stacey and I but it was really nice to see her, especially so soon after the last time I saw her!
On the Saturday it was my friend Philippa's birthday party in Ponderosa park. She had invited Lee and I and some other people from 1pm. Lee and I stopped at Sainsbury's on the way and bought goodies to share. We were first there after Philippa so we chatted. Other people turned up - C and one of her kids and her partner and then C and S and C's sister and their two children. C and S are friends of mine too but I haven't seen them in ages so it was nice to see them. I've met C and her children before through Philippa so it was lovely to see them again.
I was quite happy sitting on the floor so C sat in one of our camping chairs which was helpful for her. We shared some food, the kids played, and we all chatted. It was so sunny and absolutely lush! I borrowed some sun cream. Lee doesn't like sitting in the sun for too long so he had a wander in the shade, too.
I didn't take many photos. Philippa did but in the interests of privacy I'm not sharing, but I will share the photo she took of her and me. Isn't it lovely? You can't see it but I again put some eyeliner on and some mascara, I think I will try to do this more often because it looks good!
We all said goodbye about 5pm. Lee and I then stopped in Hillsborough park on the way home to get ice creams. It was still so sunny and nice! He wasn't feeling well though so once we got home he had a nap and I laid down for a bit before relaxing for the rest of the night. I was wearing my Cheers Queers t shirt but didn't get a photo of it. I also had rainbows in my ears and round my neck!
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Trip to Withernsea - Day 2
On the Sunday of our trip - the only full day - we didn't rush to get up as we both needed sleep. I actually went back to sleep and finally got up about 11am. We had decided to go to Hornsea so we set off about 12 I guess and parked. Because it had been VE Day there was a whole little festival on in the park near where we parked, and there were people all over the town, which was really nice. We went in a few shops and then Lee spied a video game cafe!
We went in and got a table. All the cocktails were video game themed which was really cute. I went for an Ocarino of Lime which was basically a mojito. It was nice! We played a few games on the emulator screen on our table. Then we decided to order some food. I got a veggie hotdog with cheese; it was nice but maybe a bit too cheesy. Lee had a chicken burger I think. I had two more cocktails because they were two for £12 so really it would have been rude not to. The second time around I had two Finish Hims, which were nice and cherry flavoured.
While we were in the cafe, there was a VE Day parade outside so that was pretty cool to see too. We left eventually and went in a few more shops and then went through the festival site. There was a band on with a pretty good singer, and there were some craft stalls, and some food stalls (but obvs we were full so we just looked). We bought an acrylic magnet of a cat stretching, it's cute. Lee picked me a daisy and a buttercup - there were so many buttercups! I haven't seen those for ages.
Then we went to Hornsea seafront where the tide was in so we stood in the splash zone for a bit and got soaked, it was very good fun. We had an ice cream and sat on the beach to eat them. A ton of people were out on the beach which was nice. We played in the amusements for a bit but then headed back to Withernsea to play in that arcade. We won a duck and a keyring that time around.
We went back to the caravan site and went into the bar to have a drink there too. Their cocktails were two for £14 so I had two peach mojitos and Lee had a hot chocolate (he doesn't drink alcohol). They were nice and it was really quiet in there so nice to just chill. I like those resorts when they're quietest!
We went back to the van and got into our pyjamas, and watched a couple of films. I was reading my book and Lee was playing on his Steam Deck, as usual. I needed the breather. I went outside and took a photo as the sun was setting, and then later of the stars.
On the Monday morning we just packed up, checked out, and then went into the restaurant to have breakfast before we left. That way we didn't need much food for the rest of the day. It was a nice veggie breakfast, we both enjoyed it!
I am so glad the sun was shining all weekend because it just made me feel so much better