Scare fest ...

With Halloween fast approaching I thought why not talk about my top 5 favourite Halloween films!! 

Now, I am a sucker for thrillers and horrors but sometimes it's nice to watch some family friendly films! 

Number 1: Hocus Pocus 

I remember watching this when I was little, thinking it was the scariest film ever! Watching it back the other night I realise it is more comical than scary. I love the three witches, all of witch fit my childhood description of a witch!! Disney, once again have produced a cracker with this one! I would definitely recommend if you are in the mood for some nostalgia :) 

Number 2: Gremlins 

Apart from having a cute, fluffy furry thing Gremlins is a fantastic Halloween film! They did go on to produce a few more (possibly just one) films which I didn't find as funny but still I can't get enough of the first film! 

Without giving too much away this film teaches you a few lessons. 1. Always follow instructions 2. Just 'cause something is cute, it doesn't mean it's nice 3. Never feed furry creatures after midnight!! 

Number 3: The Shining 

I LOVE this film!! I probably watch it at least twice a year (sad I know) probably deemed one of the 'classic' thrillers The Shining is amazing! Suspense, thrill and creepy twins. What more could you want in a Halloween film? 

Obviously this is not for little ones, but if you fancy a good old scare then this film is perfect! Don't forget to listen out for the most famous line in the film .... "Here's Jonny" 

Number 4: Monster House 

This film is spooktacular ....!!! Brilliant to watch with your family this film provides comedy and Halloween all rolled up into one feature length. The idea of the film is brilliant - I won't give too much away, but much like Disney Pixars Up you will probably be left a little heart broken in parts!! 

Number 5: The Nightmare Before Christmas 

No Halloween film list would be complete without this!! Tim Burton does it again! I love the eeriness and Halloweenieness of this film, plus what's even more exciting is it gets me in the mood for Halloween AND Christmas !! YAY! 

I hope this has given you some Halloween film inspiration for the coming week ! I'd love to know your favourite Halloween films too :) 

Food Bank

Today I spent the afternoon volunteering for the Canterbury Food Bank. Food banks are a brilliant way for people to get emergency food parcels. 

Myself and another volunteer were in ASDA handing out leaflets which had a number of items on, which people could buy and place in one of our trolleys! 

Most towns and cities will have a food bank which you can donate food too or volunteer at the collection events which happen in supermarkets and schools! 

There is a lot of dedication from volunteer  and without them food banks would cease to exist leaving many families without food during difficult times. 

We collected so much food today which was fantastic. People were so generous with their donations, many with food or money donations! 

By the time I finished at 6pm the van was full - hopefully some families will benefit greatly from the food donated today! 

Volunteering is also a great way of giving something back to the community, as a resident, or if you have ever used a food bank! I personally feel it is very rewarding knowing that a few hours of my day will make a difference to some people in need! 

Have you ever helped out at a food bank of done any voluntary work? 

Friday night pamper

So after a long week of lectures, work an application forms it is finally FRIDAY!! woo ! After my morning lectures I went into town to sort out a few bits and pieces. In town I decided to go into Superdrug, they had an array of face masks but I just couldn't decide ... In the end I bought a bottled one, £2.59! What a bargain? 

The mask is a de-stressing aloe vera  one! For the price of it, I think it is really good! A brilliant consistency and smells delicious. Superdrug stocks 4 different masks for various skin types which is brilliant for those with sensitive skin like myself! 

If you're near a Superdrug go and get yourself one .... or all of these face masks! Happy Friday everyone 

New beginnings...

 I hate to admit it but I actually forgot about this blog (I'm ashamed)!! When I found it again I thought 'great it's a chance to start writing again' I will basically ramble about all sorts anything that comes to mind or what I think is interesting :)

Recently I have been so busy back at university. I wasn't entirely sure how busy third year was going to be, but oh my goodness, it is so difficult! All of the readings are so intense but if I pass y degree I'll be delighted. Even if my hair falls out and I have to have a 6 month holiday to recover, I will have graduated! 

So I decided I wasn't going to apply for any graduate jobs this year, just forces on my degree, work at the pub for a year and get myself together. Such is life things you plan never quite work out! I have only gone and applied for a job with ... wait for it ... THE METROPOLITAN POLICE!!!! The programme is called 'police now' if successful you are assigned to one of London's 'wards' mainly consisting of deprived areas. As a ward officer you become a part of that community, helping to reduce crime, getting to know the residents as hopefully make a huge difference to their lives!

I am currently on the application process, it sounds like an amazing experience but I'm trying not to get my hopes up! 

Que sera sera ....

These are just a few of my pictures which I took in London. The poppy exhibition at the Tower of London was mind-blowing, not only the amount of poppies but how many people were crowding round to look, it was beautiful. 

I met up with some family friends in the evening after the 'meet the Met event' in Cannon Street. We went to Pizza Express (my favourite) it was really lovely to see everyone and catch up on the past 5 years! 

I hope everyone enjoys my first post ... stay tuned for more of my adventures ...