25 Things.

This is from an old Facebook post from about 7 years ago. Updated slightly, but i stumbled across it and its interesting about may of them still ring true. Why not share 25 things about you self!

1. I love tea and more recently coffee, but while this may be common with a lot of people I think i actually love it more then you! Tea especially I love all kinds, not just your average pyramid bag. As i like to say… there is always time for Chai.

2. I love art and being creative. There is no doubt in my mind that i was put on this planet to be an artist in some way. Right now I’ve lost faith in my ability to produce work but i know that when the time is right i will be known for my creative ability. Im not pretentious or up my own arse, i just know I’ve been given the gift of creativity.

3. I hope that when people describe me to others they don’t say…. Ed… the gay guy. Being gay is not who i am, it’s what i am.

3. I love meeting new people. If we are surrounded by the same people all the time, how are you meant to grow as a person.

4. If you are a true friend of mine you are a friend for life and just because i dont speak to you all the time doesn’t mean that you are not in my thoughts. I think about people all the time. Often songs will remind me of certain people, causing me to laugh in the street which when you on your own… is not cool lol

5. I hate selfish and manipulative personalities. I’m not either of these things. I don’t have the intelligence to get away with it but i know when i’m being played so don’t even try!

6. Chances are that if you are one of the last ten people i spoke to you would benefit greatly should i win the lottery. Im not a rich man and don’t aspire to be. I appreciate the wealth that friendship brings.

7. I’m loyal.

8. I suffer from O.C.D.

9. I love food and eating! There is a fat man inside me trying to get out!

10. Every time i look in the mirror i dont see what you see. I still see the 16+ stone guy who hasn’t actually stood there in years. I can’t help it. No matter how much weight i loose i will always think of myself as fat.

11. Im very insecure though im sure some would think otherwise.

12. I know for a fact that i am going to date people who my friends will think are wrong for me and tell me that i can do better. I will still date these people and they will ultimately break my heart.

13. Life is far too short to hold a grudge. You get out of life what you put into it. Tempus Fugit.

14. I find it really hard to sleep and switch off at the end of the day. I have conditioned myself so that i literally cant sleep without watching either Will and Grace or Downton Abbey ha I also want Wills life lol

15. I try and stick to the ‘eat clean get lean’ way of life. I work out a lot and it’s a part of my life that i wont compromise.

16. I hope to one day be somebody that everybody knows not because of crime-watch but because i did something entertaining or worth while.

17. I seek acceptance not attention.

18. I beleive that things happen for a reason. Control the things you can and leave the rest to fate. If it was meant to be it was meant to be. I believe in Karma.

19. I don’t believe in religion but i do believe in faith and more importantly people. I respect other peoples decision to believe what they want, just don’t be a hypocrite.

20. I believe that sometimes things just have to be said. If you don’t say how you feel or ask a question, how are you supposed to move forward in life.

21. I love my job. It’s exactly what i want to be doing in my life right now. I believe that with hard work and determination i can achieve anything.

22. I miss a lot of people a lot of the time.

23. I don’t hardly drink alcohol anymore. It doesn’t form any part of interest in my life right now and have not the slightest ounce of interest in going out to drunk. I’ve kinda got the t-shirt with that. I don’t need alcohol to have a good time.

24. I don’t have a best friend. I just have a lot of close friends.

25. Life is a gift that should be cherished and respected not played like a game. Those who treat it as such will ultimately loose.

Banana and Cinnamon Cakes

These were meant to be muffins if im honest, however in my haste to make them i modified my normal recipe and they became more cake like. They still taste amazing and chopped up with some fruit and yogurt (or soya yogurt as i used) taste even better!

Ingredients:

3 Bananas

150g mixed nuts

1 egg

100g rice flour

2 tsp of Xanthan Gum

2 tsp of baking powder

1/2 cup od almond milk

To make simply blend the nuts, xanthan and baking powder in a mixer then add to your mixing bowl.

In the same blender mix up the bananas, egg and a little almond milk then add this to the dry mix.

Add your flour, a little milk and then combine all the mixture together… adding more almond milk if you need.

Spoon into cake cases and bake for about 15 minutes on a medium heat. These were very rushed and didnt work as well as my Banana Breakfast Muffins or my Ginger and Lime Cakes but they are ok and will do as a little tea time snack!

This is also the first time i have used Xanthan gum in my recipe which is meant to improve texture. Which it did, however i think i was a bit heavy handed with it… try harder next time!!

The Queen & I

It’s not very often we have Royalty come to Nottingham. Wait… i take that back, we did have showbiz Royalty Peter Andre make a personal appearance at the Broardmarsh Centre a few weeks ago! Classy venue for a classy guy…

Anyway, this week saw the arrival of some ACTUAL Royal type people in the form of good old queenie herself Betty the 2nd aka The Queen and her grand child/ future King of England His Royal Highness, Prince William the Duke of Cambridge and his lovely lady wife Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge (god what a mouthful).

Im no royalist but i have to say that my obsession with Kate and Wills is growing rapidly. Since the wedding and Jubilee celebration weekend, I seriously can not wait for the coronation and WILL be going down (if im not covering it for work, which, lets face it… i will be). I think that they are the most amazing couple and that Kate in particular is stunning. Im speculating that she is just the kindest, nicest person EVER and will no doubt make the most beautiful Queen.

Some of us from the office popped along to Old Market Square where an estimated 35’000 people turned out to see the monarch and our future King & Queen.

Im not gonna lie, we weren’t even close to speaking to them lol So far back in the crowd in fact that we only saw the tops of heads. However big screens were on hand for the visually challenged and an appearance on the council house balcony ensured we all got to see them in the flesh. The applause and cheers were infectious and im so glad we went down. I will probably never again be so close to Royalty and it truly was a momentous occasion which was part of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Tour.

I got some pictures which are rubbish but during the event a giant photograph was taken. Comprising of over 5 BILLION pixels of which the detail is incredible and you can almost see the pupils in peoples eyes! So worth a look. Sadly we are about half an inch out of shot lol but its a fantastic view of the square which literally came to life during the visit.

I noticed so many things which seemingly pass my by on a daily basis. Im certain they planted tress and exotic foliage over night because they were not there the previous day!! lol

Anyway it was a great day and one i will always remember!

I’ve Been Slacking!

Wow, it really has been WAY too long since i gave my lil blog any attention. Some of you may or may not know that i recently got a new job. I’ve been trying to post up some pictures that ive taken over the past few weeks in some lame atempt to keep my blog goin, but i really have been so massively busy.

Im rally enjoying my new role but there is a lot of work to do. Im learning everything from scratch and having to feel my way through the role which i guess sometimes is the best way to learn? Right…? lol Well, its going to take some time for me to surpass my predecessor but i will. I have many great plans i want to accomplish within my new role and i hope that  i will be able to step up to the plate and deliver.

I finally have the internet in my flat now! Wahoo! New job is allowing to afford this though, it does mean i have to work from home now lol Which is all good!

Anyway… im off to meet some peeps for coffee, no change there, and then gym times! Hope everyone is enjoying the bank holiday so far!!

 

 

Castle Times

M.I.A

I have massively been missing in action the past 2 weeks and my lil corner of the web has suffered… which is bad times! It’s all good news though as i have a new job! Hurrah!

My new role basically involves some of what I already did before which was editing pictures. However my new duties including the organising of the Showbiz Picture Diary by which I have to get accreditation and press passes for our snappers for any of the events they cover. I get to decide which events we cover, with the help from 5 very experienced photographers. I’m also going to be managing a lil team of editors when we finally get more lol I’m also tasked with sourcing new talent and content… And a whole bunch of other things lol

It’s basically the most amazing opportunity and though last week was loooong I got through it and I know I can do an amazing job! Just gotta get through the first month!!

I’m going to be working on doing some more posts on here too as I don’t want this to suffer as I love my lil blog so hopefully I’ll get back into some regular posts!

On that note…. Gym times! Haha

New Additions To The Family!

Nothing surprises me anymore so when my parents told me they were getting chickens i had to laugh! I think it’s great! They look awesome and are a constant source of eggs which i eat every day! My uncle keeps chickens and has about 30 or more. I’m not too convinced the neighbors are going to be as impressed but don’t they look great!!! Cant wait to go home and see them… and get some eggs! They better get layin!!

The Google Diet:How Google Makes Healthier Employees

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Google is well known for their innovative office environment , and especially their five star food! But with a tantalizing and calorie laden cafeteria, how do you persuade employees to cut back and make better decisions? I dunno, just like, Google it?

Okay, okay, while Googling is my go to solution what I'm actually referring to is a  Fast Company…

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How to get rid of belly fat

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Are you in shape except for this stubborn belly fat? Have you tried everything from crunches to cardio to make it disappear and it hasn't worked? What if I tell you that it takes a lot more to make that to make your midsection bulge history. It has to do with the foods you eat, your daily lifestyle, genes, and even the hormones in your body.

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From A to Z: The right foods for every disease

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Each food has a very important healing properties for our health. Discover the A to Z what foods are good for any possible illness ... Discovered what foods may minimize the negative symptoms of some diseases but not to exhibit growing problems of any disease by eating them.

• Acne: carrot, cabbage, lettuce, brewer's yeast, tomato, turnip, dandelion, yogurt.
• Aerophagy: fresh anise, fennel, lemon, marjoram, mint, oregano.

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