So I thought that although last month I did a little introductory post to my blog and told you a little bit about myself, that way you will know what to expect from my blog posts.
I must thank some of my family and friends for this post because they helped me compose a list of general questions of things that you may want to know about someone, including some that were just for fun.
Me and my family...
As mentioned in my 'Welcome' post I am 22-years-old and currently living at home, although if you saw my post entitled 'A New Adventure' you'll know that I'm moving out soon. But right now I live with my parents and my younger brother, Ellis, who will be 21 next month. My family all live pretty close together, with a lot of us along one long road, which is handy when you forget your key and no one is home when you get back!
My education and work...
I left high school in 2008 with ten GCSEs A*-C, including the Double Science Award, Media Studies, English language and literature, Business and Communications Systems (which is computer-based business studies), and Mathematics.
I then went on to study A-Levels in Media Studies, Sociology, English Language, and Psychology. I graduated in 2010.
I then took a year out to get some work experience and think about what I wanted to do next, before starting my studies with the Open University (part time, so I could work at the same time) in 2011. I'm still completing my 'Open Degree' while I work in a primary school. I will finish my studies in May 2016, with me completing a year of full-time study starting October this year. My degree is classed as 'open' because it's a combination of early education studies and creative writing.
My aim is to become a primary school teacher, whilst writing on the side as it has always been a passion of mine.
My relationship status...
I haven't actually shared this before but I am currently engaged. I have been with my fiancé Clay since Christmas 2009 and for my 21st birthday in 2013 he took me to New York, where he proposed in Central Park.
My favourite movies...
I'm pretty easy to please with films as I like so many genres. My Mum calls me a boy because if I'm on my own watching a film it's usually a Marvel movie. I love Ironman, Thor, Captain America, X-Men, and my ultimate favourite Avengers Assemble. Obviously, I'm excited for Avengers: Age of Ultron coming this April!
I'm a lover of all Disney movies, especially Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, and Aladdin.
Then there's the girly films and musicals that I love, such as Mamma Mia, Into the Woods, PS I Love You, Moulin Rouge, Mean Girls, and Legally Blonde.
A few other favourites of mine are The Great Gatsby, Midnight in Paris, and The Imitation Game.
My favourite TV shows...
My favourite shows again are varied, from The Hills to Sherlock. I also love Cranford and Return to Cranford and The Hollow Crown series.
I love my comedy shows, especially Mrs Brown's Boys, The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men, Family Guy, and Friends.
My favourite shows and plays...
I love all musicals, especially Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, and Jersey Boys. My favourite west-end/Broadway stars are Samantha Barks, Ramin Karimloo (who I am pictured with below), Norm Lewis, Hadley Fraser, and Sierra Boggess.
I also enjoy watching plays. The best of the ones I have seen include Frankenstein (with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller), Coriolanus (with Tom Hiddleston, Mark Gatiss, and Hadley Fraser), Clarence Darrow (with Kevin Spacey), and one that I'm seeing in October, but I know it will be amazing, is Hamlet (with Benedict Cumberbatch, again).
My favourite actors...
From my previous topic I guess who can tell I'm a big fan of Benedict Cumberbatch. I also like Tom Hiddleston, Robert Downey Jr., Meryl Streep, Emma Watson, Robin Williams, Sam Claflin, Jennifer Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, and Shailene Woodley.
My favourite music...
Again, it's so varied. I love current music by the likes of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, George Ezra, Meghan Trainor, Olly Murs, Rita Ora, The Saturdays, and Take That.
I also love classical/operatic style music, or 'popera' as some call it, including Alfie Boe (who I am pictured with below), Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Collabro, Il Divo. I also often listen to musical soundtracks like Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Into the Woods, Mamma Mia, and Jersey Boys.
Then I have a passion for country music, although I don't play it out loud much because my family don't like it. I love the old style of people like Hank Williams, but I love newer stars such as Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, and The Rascal Flatts.
My favourite books...
I love to read! My favourites include The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, High Rise by J.G. Ballard, The Fault in our Stars by John Green, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, and Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.
My favourite author is Cecelia Ahern. I have all of her books and it is very hard to choose a favourite between PS I Love You, Where Rainbows End, How to Fall in Love, and The Year I Met You.
I also love the classics, like Jane Eyre, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, and Pride and Prejudice, and I am a massive fan of Shakespeare, my favourite texts being Romeo and Juliet, Coriolanus, Hamlet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
My favourite make-up brands and perfumes...
I love different brands for different things. I will post a lot about make-up and new products, but overall my favourites are MAC, Max Factor, Maybelline, Rimmel, Chanel, Benefit, and elf.
My favourite perfumes are anything by Victoria's Secret, especially Victoria, Love Spell, Passion Struck, and Bombshell. I also love Vera Wang Princess, Elie Saab L'eau Couture, Versace Yellow Diamond, and, although I haven't owned it yet, Chloe Love Story.
My favourite hair products...
I have to be quite careful with what goes on my head because I have mild psoriasis and certain products irritate. I will do a few posts in the future about what I use and treatments I've tried but most often I use baby shampoo (because there is a certain chemical in most shampoos that I've been advised not to use and the baby products I've used don't contain it) and pure coconut oil treatments (again, I'll post more about this at a later date because coconut oil is good for almost everyone).
My favourite shops, clothing brands and designers...
If I could live in a shop it would be Victoria's Secret. I could make do with the most beautiful underwear I've ever seen, their PINK branded sweatpants and t-shirts, and my favourite perfumes!
I love River Island, it's my favourite by far. I sometimes find the odd items in Topshop, Primark, Forever 21, and New Look too.
In terms of designers, I love Kate Spade and Elie Saab the most, and it's too difficult to choose a favourite. I spent over an hour in a Kate Spade store in New York, which was my first time in a store rather than admiring it all online. Elie Saab gowns are just the prettiest!
My favourite places to travel to...
I love going into London, even though it's so close, it's amazing and there is something new to see, do, try, and go every time. I'm always finding new restaurants, cafés, bookstores, museums, and bakeries. Plus, there are so many green areas in and around London to go for walks. My favourites are Primrose Hill and Hampstead Heath.
New York is an obvious favourite for me. We spent a week there and I could have quite easily stayed a lot longer. The weather was hot, the food was incredible, and there was just so much to see and do. Clay and I had New York Passes to get into a lot of attractions such as the Empire State, Rockerfeller Center, and Madame Tussauds.
I've also been to Disneyland Paris a number of times, which is always fun, but I would love to go into Paris properly too.
My charity work...
I've done a lot of little things of charity, especially working at the school, with things such as 'wear your pyjamas to work day', 'wear a silly hat day', and so on.
Last year I took part in the Live Below the Line challenge for UNICEF, living off £1 a day for food and drink for five days, and raised £100. You can see the details for this years challenge here.
Last summer I also took part in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and donated to the MND Association. You can see the video here.
My favourite food and drinks...
Like most people I love all the foods that you shouldn't eat very often, so even though I love pizza, Chinese food, pancakes with maple syrup, glazed doughnuts, and red velvet cake, I want you to know that I don't eat them all the time. My favourite meal is actually fish pie, or anything with fish really.
I drink a lot of water, but my favourite has got to be a vanilla milkshake. I know, I'm a big kid, but give me a vanilla milkshake and I'm happy.
My fitness routine...
I try to work out a little each day, even if it's just some toning exercises that I can do in my room. My favourite thing to do is follow the Tone It Up girls Karena and Katrina with their weekly schedules, fitness routines and workout DVDs. They are amazing and you can check them out here. I'm sure I'll be writing more about them in the future.
And just for fun...
Red or blue? Blue
Morning or evening? Evening
Roses or Lilies? Roses - although peonies are my favourite
Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla
Coffee or tea? Both, but probably more tea
Cake or biscuits? Cake
Heels or flats? Both again, I can't choose just one
Lipstick or lipgloss? This is hard... lipgloss
Sing or dance: Dance - although I sing in the car when I'm by myself
Beer or wine: Wine
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