Sushi Anyone?

So the other day my mum brought me a sushi workshop class of groupon and I had so much fun! 

The workshop was in Sherwood Cookery Workshop on Sherwood road. The food was all supplied by them and it catered for both fish and non fish eaters. 

Below is an image of my final sushi roll all chopped up and presentable. I was also lucky enough to be visiting some friends and Japanese friends who told me that it was actually really good. Proud moment! 

Come Dine with Me?

My family and I have come up with the monthly concept of  doing 'Come Dine with Me' with each other and just have a bit of fun!!

Last night my mum kicked it off with a Spanish Tapas night which was lovely and yummy! It just took me back to when I was younger in Spain and the food was so so so good!! We had 

• Pastas Bravas
• Paella
• Carne con tomate
• Cod with lentils (can not remember the Spanish name for it!! How rubbish of me)
• Tortilla de patata
• All the Spanish hams and bread

I was also making us cocktails with was rather fun and interesting!! I was only making Cosmo's to start of with and a made a really nice first one and then they got a little strong but they began to get better as the night got along I think. Well I hope!!! 

We also had a martini and vodka and tonic water mix which was interesting I must say but so so much fun although I did feel it the next day!! Drinks may not taste like alcohol but boy is it there!!!

I'm not sure who's turn it is next but I've been told that I apparently have to do a "student" night on a BUDGET!! So that I get ready for when I go off to University which will definitely be interesting and I will post detailed pictures of my night! Not sure when but I will :)

EASTER!!

Woooo its finally Easter!! I'm so excited even though I do only get one week off!! Today I was woken up at 7.15 by my mum because she wanted me and my brother to come and watch the Iron Giant hehe. So now we have a day of chilling out and TV planned! We are currently watching The Polar Bear 2 purely because I am COOOL! hehe Later were watching Bugsy Malone and we might go for a nice walk around the lake which is a nice idea or go to the gym! :)

I am currently STUFFING my face with the summer fruits crumble that I baked yesterday which is so so so yummy! I'm also writing on my blog obviously!!!

I have just had a sneaky little peak at the River Island and I have brought a nice holdall for Uni which is rather practical and I have brought a lovely pair or pink boots.

Images courtesy of River Island

Both in the sale and both really beautiful! I am really into boots, I tend to have at least one pair a year and I currently have a pair of Carvela wedge lace up boots in brown leather which are pretty ruined :( But I love them and they are my most treasured shoes and I have worn them literally every day throughout winter! And to add to this they were only £19!! SALES BABY! they were supposed to be £160 and they were two seasons out dated but beautiful and NECESSARY and I LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!! Before you ask why I got such a good bargain I need to point out that my feet are a size 3 so I'm pretty lucky in the shoe department especially in the SALES which is literally the only time I buy shoes. Last month I brought 4 pairs of sandals for £40, around £10 each, BARGAIN! 

However the boots above are in ALL sizes and only £17! 

OH, OH and not to forget, I have started reading Beautiful Darkness, therefore expect a book review SOON!!

OH I DO LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!!

What a day!

Today 08.01.2013 has been the best and most terrifying day of my life! I have sent my application off to UCAS and have just been awaiting interviews and details for my university choices and today I got the ALL important e-mail!.....

Westminster University.
My aim is to get into this university to study Fashion Design, after having the talk from the course director (Mr Andrew Groves), I imediatly fell in love with the sound of the course and the university. Before I spoke to him I was set on not applying to London due to my condition, however, my mum and tutor said why not have a wild card in my application?

Anywaysss... im slightly side tracking but I was sent my questionnaire and requirements to send them for a chance of getting an interview. OMG! This is the most exciting and yet terrifying news I have had! The other Universities I have applied for have asked me to go for an interview.... NERVE RACKING! And I guess I'm getting slightly scared at the thought of this all becoming so real. I mean I'm going to be moving away from home. Luckily my lovely mother has taught me too cook and use the washing machine, among other things but their the vital necessity for being a student right?

Also to add to my amazing news, I received an email today saying that I have won a Clothes Show Live competition and will be receiving 1of 25 personalized jackets, just before I went for an amazing lunch with my mum at Ginza. I love that place! if your ever in Nottingham I suggest you go. It's a Japanese restaurant where they cook your food right in front of you and it is just delicious!

To end the day I went to the gym and for a nice relaxing swim and sauna at David Lloyds and I got to wear my new bikini, it looks AMAZING and I love it. hehehe

This is my new bikini,

River Island £25

Anyways I am going to get started on my questionnaire and later I'm going to carry on with my Gossip Girl box set.

I hope you've had a good day too!

Melanie Katelin
xo