Its all about the Royals...

Royal Wedding, oh yes, how exciting... NOT.

There are 2 types of people currently in the UK, the crazies about the wedding, and the totally sick and tired of hearing about the wedding, the bride, the bride's family, the bride's distant relative that is a stripper (who gives a royal shit).

Although I am in the second category of people, cant miss the irony that my first post in years is about the ROYAL WEDDING!!


Iz

Weird to read posts a few years old!!!!

Note to self: must try and blog again.........

South Africa, Jan'08

Langebaan


Paternoster


Paternoster


Table Mountain


Kite sufers,blouwberg beach


Enjoy.. more to come soon!!!
Iz

Finally an update!

Since my last post, I've been to Portugal, had Christmas and New Year to celebrate, spent 2 1/2 weeks in South Africa, and all in all its been a fantastic couple of months.

Spent week before Christmas in Portugal and as usual had way too much to do and too little time!!!!
Its always so nice to go home, I just wish I had the chance to relax a lot more than I do when I'm there.
Returned to London literally 2 days before Christmas and had lots of last minute things to do(like finish buying my Christmas presents - not a pleasant experience, people do go slightly insane those last few days before Christmas).

Xmas and New Year came and went and it was finally time to board the plane and fly to South Africa YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! ( all about SA on a different post).
Finally came back to the reality of winter and work on the 29th January and it felt awful!
Got to the office nice an early, feeling slightly depressed (but since I had to go to work, might as well show off my nice tan : ) , and as soon as I walked in I find that a couple of people have left (including the General Manager), new people had been appointed and had already started their new jobs ( what the f*ck???!!! I was only away for 2 1/2 weeks).

After I managed to pretend I cared ( f8ck sake, as far as I was concerned I just wanted to tell people about my holidays, eventually log in, check how many emails I got while I was away and eventually start reading them), I was taken for a little catch up/introductions with the new "big" boss, 15 minutes later I was ready to start screaming, the guy is, wellll.......... painfull to cope with.

I have been back at work for 2 weeks now, its been insanely busy, in between trying to keep up with all the work my Manager is sending my way, my customers are as demanding as ever (behave like bl88dy children sometimes - stories for another time) and am already thinking where to go on holiday next, even if only for a long weekend.... suggestions welcomed!!!

Bye for now!!!
Iz

I saw this at Delboy's blog and think its fantastic and would like to share!!!!

"A little known fact, but it's true! The North American Aerospace Defence Command has been tracking Santa since 1955!

Check out the article on Google's blog as well as the NORAD website!

You will even be able to download Santa's complete route on Google Maps on Christmas Eve! "

Enjoy!!

Izzy

More about me......

You Are Apple Green

You are almost super-humanly upbeat. You have a very positive energy that surrounds you.And while you are happy go lucky, you're also charmingly assertive.You get what you want, even if you have to persuade those against you to see things your way.Reflective and thoughtful, you know yourself well - and you know that you want out of life.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatcolorgreenareyouquiz/">What Color Green Are You?

This one was spot on- Brasil is a country I have lined up to visit for years!!!

You Should Visit Brazil

If you're looking for an extreme yet chill vacation, Brazil is perfect for you.Go wild at Carnaval, get lost in the Amazon, and relax checking out the beautiful people on the beach.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatlatinamericancountryshouldyouvisitquiz/">What Latin American Country Should You Visit?

Its all about Green tonight!!! I think I'll keep the blue, thanks!

Your Blog Should Be Green

Your blog is smart and thoughtful - not a lot of fluff.You enjoy a good discussion, especially if it involves picking apart ideas.However, you tend to get easily annoyed by any thoughtless comments in your blog.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatcolorshouldyourblogorjournalbequiz/">What Color Should Your Blog or Journal Be?

There you go!!!
A little more about me.......... :p

My Birth Month says......

- Pick your birth month.

-Bold the 5-10 that best apply to you.

- Copy to your own journal, with all twelve months.

- Tag 12 people from your friends list.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

Got the above from Rolando 's blog, and as it happens we're both the same star sign!!!

My friends would probably add Proud, Stubborn as part of this list!!!!

No tagging happening at this point!!! :p

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JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

Cartoon by Dave Walker. Find more cartoons you can freely re-use on your blog at We Blog Cartoons.

This is def my desk at work!!!

:p

BBC Children in Need

BBC led event that raises money for children, the mascote is Pudsey ( above pic... how cute is he!!), this year this event manage to raise £19 million in donations.


For anyone that has never heard of this charity even please check the link for more information Children in need


Bye for now!!!

We have finally booked our next holiday, and as you may have guessed(above pic a bit of a clue! :p) or not its going to be Cape Town, South Africa.

I have been there once before in 2004, but really happy to be going back.

B's dad and bro live there and I can't wait to get there, enjoy the city, sunshine, beaches...

I've been once before and its a beautiful city that I would certainly recommend.

Couldn't be happier and can't wait to go: we're going in January for 2 1/2 weeks. yay!!!!

Bye for now!!!

Iz

Monday Blues

Iz

x

Ps- 3 pics taken in London

Nothing to say!!!

I've been very lazy updating my blog lately, cos nothing exciting is really happening on my life at the moment!
Work has been controlling my life in the past few weeks : been very busy, often working late..
I've got no holidays planned....
My friends and I have started to talk about Christmas ( Scary!! )
..and on weekends we watch the rugby!!! World Cup taking place at the moment in France and today we've watched 2 matches :

England V Australia - England won ( big surprise and upsetting news to my Aussie friends!)

and at the moment watching

New Zealand V France - match hasn't finished yet, but reckon New Zealand ( they are the best rugby team in the world ( apparently).. *

A few times, I've started posting and unavoidably it becomes a whinge about work, I dont want to do that this time!! Last outburst was quite enough to amuse a few people!!! :p

However there's nothing else to be said, the picture above pretty much describes my feelings at the moment!!!

Bye for now!!!
Izzy

* by the time i finished writing this post the matched ended and guess what - FRANCE WON - 20 -18 to France - a shocking day!!!

You Are Sunrise

You enjoy living a slow, fulfilling life. You enjoy living every moment, no matter how ordinary. You are a person of reflection and meditation. You start and end every day by looking inward. Caring and giving, you enjoy making people happy. You're often cooking for friends or buying them gifts. All in all, you know how to love life for what it is - not for how it should be.

What Time Of Day Are You?

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All I need to know!! :p

Aries - Your Love Profile

Your positive traits: You're quite the charmer. You've got the wit and attitude to attract almost anyone you meet. Out spoken and honest, any date knows how they stand with you. Fearless, independent, and willing to try anything twice - your dates should expect the unexpected. Your negative traits: You tend to be vain, and you expect your partner to feed that vanity often with complements. Hot tempered and impulsive, you've occasionally ended things ... only to regret it later. You're obsessed with being the best, most loved girlfriend or boyfriend your sweetie's ever had. Your ideal partner: A risk taking, free spirit like yourself - who can keep up with your latest wild child antics. Someone stylish, attractive, and fit... who can keep you attracted for months. Is hard to get - and lets you pursue things. You prefer to be the chaser, not the one being chased. Your dating style: Wild, unpredictable, fun, and daring. Your ideal date may involve a couple motorcycles or naked skydiving. Your seduction style: Honest and direct - you have no need for romance or much foreplay. Show off. You like to show your lover how you're the best ever. Ambitious. You often like to go all night - or aim for multiple orgasms. Tips for the future: Start to believe in second and third chances. You don't have to dump them so fast. Savor the process. Sometimes the best part of falling in love is taking things in slow motion. Let go of comparisons. If someone's with you, then you've already one. Stop worrying about exes. Best color to attract mate: Red Best day for a date: Tuesday

What's Your Love Profile?

What's your element?

Your Element Is Air

You dislike conflict, and you've been able to rise above the angst of the world.And when things don't go your way, you know they'll blow over quickly. Easygoing, you tend to find joy from the simple things in life.You roll with the punches, and as a result, your life is light and cheerful. You find it easy to adapt to most situations, and you're an open person.With you, what you see is what you get... and people love that!

What's" Your Element?

I AM FURIOUS RIGHT NOW!!!
I have just found out that because of a colleague of mines incompetence and extreme dumbness, I have to come to work tomorrow!!!

I DONT GET PAID OVERTIME!!!

But not only my moronic colleague hasn't apologise, he doesnt even recognise he's FUCKED UP!!! ....

20 minutes later..........

PRICK PRICK PRICK PRICK...

16.20........

Oh my! oh my! oh my!!! Still annoyed and the moron is attempting to patronise me now!!!
And he still hasn't apologised and I still wanna tell him to fuck off!!!

And I also found out that one of the colleagues that I do really like might be leaving.. not a good day..........

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! : (

Notting Hill Carnival

Last weekend was a Carnival weekend, its the biggest street party in Europe, 2nd biggest in the world after Rio, and its absolutely great.
The carnival started taking place in 1965 and even tho it hasn't been short of problems throughout the years, its an even that I highly recommend to def experience London in a unique manner.
For a little more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notting_Hill_Carnival

http://www.mynottinghill.co.uk/nottinghilltv/carnival1.htm

I didn't make it this year, but I have been 3 times before, and although security its a big issue it certaintly doesnt stop anyone to have a fantastic time.Londoners reservations is certainly forgotten about during these 3 days of partying.

Here are some pics I have taken in the past:













Enjoy,

Iz

Malta- beautiful, friendly, relaxing...

Spent 5 days in Malta with B back in July,really nice break from London life.
Malta is a small country in the med, made of 3 islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino, their currency is the lira and its actually stronger than the pound(dont see that much), its a gorgeous place filled with history and very friendly people
Here are some pics....

Popeyes Village
Elephants head
window to eternity
view of valletta
Blue Lagoon


Speak soon,

Iz

ps- apologies for the terrible stiching job with the panoramic pic!!!!

SONNET XVIII,Shakespeare

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Thou art more lovely and more temperate:
Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,
And summer's lease hath all too short a date:
Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,
And often is his gold complexion dimmed,
And every fair from fair sometime declines,
By chance, or nature's changing course untrimmed:
But thy eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow'st,
Nor shall death brag thou wander'st in his shade,
When in eternal lines to time thou grow'st,
So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,
So long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

Iz

ps-pic taken in Portugal in '05

Where is home??

I just came back from Portugal a couple of days ago, I spent a week there with B.
It was so fantastic taking B with me to Portugal.
It was good to catch up with a few people, it was good to be there, enjoy the fantastic weather, enjoy the great food, definitely great to see my brother.

And it was obviously sad to leave..

This trip was not short of little problems,the worst one being accommodation- we were meant to stay with a friend of mine, but her house was a building site, so that didnt really happen(story too long to explain), so I found myself in a situation where I felt like a tourist in my own country, after calling quite a lot of places we eventually found a guest house to stay for a few nights which just meant that most of supposed spending money was for accommodation.
At one point, I felt that once my brother is sorted out and comes over I wont really have any reason to go Portugal anymore.

Its home because I lived there all my life and I love the country,but there's nothing there for me any longer. When I get there, I find myself calling London home.

So.. where is home??? I guess London is home..although Portugal will always be "home" because its part of who I am, its runs in my blood - many a time people tell me I def have a temper of a Med/latino person - and I love the country, but at this point in time London is my home and B and all the friends I've made here(some still around and some already gone) are my family.

Iz
xx