Cleethorpes and The Deep, Hull

Uni can be stressful at times and this summer has really not been what I imagined it to be, I've had some amazing time with friends but back in Sheffield I'm already moving out of a home that was supposed to last my whole third year. Sometimes things just don't work out and I just needed a break from the city and some family time, I joined the family on their last night at a Haven complex in Cleethorpes. Despite only being there for the night it was nice to escape a box room and bring back some childhood memories! If you know me, you will also know I'm a sucker for amusements, so it was great to spend time with my brothers.

The following day we also went to The Deep aquarium which was a great chance to use my camera, as its been gathering dust lately. It's a great aquarium but it can be quite pricey, my family paid nearly £60 for admission only, never mind food and the gift shops. If you are passing though, I would recommend going to this attraction, there's so much to see and has a different edge compared to your standard aquarium. I also wanted the giant turtle in the picture below but my Dad wouldn't let me :(

 

Hope you're having a great week and sorry for all my late posts!

 

-Rach x

Edinburgh zoo

This week I went for a visit home and as it was half term my family decided to have a trip to Edinburgh zoo. Recently, they have got some pandas so I was super excited to see these as they are the only ones in Europe! I've been to Edinburgh a few times to visit the zoo ecspecially in my childhood, I always loved the penguin parade. I have to admit a lot of the animals I remembered from my childhood aren't there anymore and that was slightly disappointing and after visiting London zoo in January I probably prefer that one now. I took some pictures whilst I was there so I thought I would share in this post, I didn't take my camera I just used my iPad as the weather wasn't great and I hate getting my camera in and out of its case all the time. If you love monkeys this is the zoo for you, they have loads of different breeds, I've decided that my favourites are the squirrel monkeys...you will see a picture of the little guys below. The penguin parade is also a nice touch to Edinburgh but it is voluntary for the Penguins so if they aren't feeling up to it you may miss out, we very nearly did due to the rain!

Sorry that my post is late this week, I hope you've had a great weekend :)

If you are planning on visiting the zoo I would recommend booking online, you have to pick times to see the pandas and they go very quickly, I'm so thankful I booked in advance or I would have missed seeing them as the time slots were rammed. After all the travelling I would have been devastated. Even though you have to book a time slot the viewing is free so don't worry about extra cost which is good, when I went to see them they were sleeping so I'm glad I didn't have to pay extra! Also, if you have a smart phone or iPad you can jump the queue on entering the zoo with a barcode that they send to your device - great time saver. 

Rach x

                                     

                                     

                                     

     

                                     

  

                        

The Easter Holidays

I've actually been quite busy over the holidays and had some time to catch up with the family which is quite rare for me! I managed to grab a few days off work so got the train home for a short stay. We went to the metro centre and I bought some goodies with the little money that I had!

My biggest TV Show fandom!
Primark: £6

 

So cute for the summer!
Collectables: £3.99

 

The first of my holiday purchases!
Primark: £3

 

My beautiful dress bought from my boyfriend for my holidays!
H&M

 

The dress at the bottom wasn't bought at the metro, it was a present from my boyfriend for my holidays and a super late valentines present haha, he's still waiting for one of his Christmas ones!

 

Karine visited me in Sheffield the following week and we had a lovely few days in the sun with a BBQ in the garden and ice cream round the local parks - so happy the sun is showing its face again. It also meant I could get some washing dried properly!! haha. If you get the chance try Baskin and Robins ice-cream, one word, amazing!! So many flavours to choose from I was so impressed.

Blue raspberry sherbert with star sprinkles

As its getting close to spring I'm soon going to be having a clear-out what would you bloggers suggest for selling items, eBay or Depop, let me know :)

What have you guys been up to this Easter?

Love Rachel x

Disneyland Paris

Happy new year everyone! I've been to Disney to celebrate new year with my family and as promised here are some of the pictures from my trip I have nearly 300 so I picked just a few of my faves, 19 years old and I still thought it was fantastic!

Rach x