Representing Leeds Festival 2014

Hey Guys,

Exciting news for me is that I will be representing Leeds Fest this year. What this means is that I will be helping to sell more tickets for the festival involving me to see people ticket vouchers or asking people to use my link when buying a Leeds Fest ticket this year. I'm really excited to be representing this festival and hopefully some of you can use my link and buy some tickets so you can go and enjoy the festival this year. I'm working with We Represent to promote the festival and we work to promote different events everywhere not just festivals! I can assure you that Leeds is always a good festival to attend as I have lots of friends who have attended each year. So far I have access to pre sale vouchers and tickets at the end of January these will end and the general sale will begin. The key thing is to remember that you need to get your hands on Pre-Sale tickets and give yourself the opportunity to attend the festival at a discounted price. 

Alternatively if you would prefer to wait until the next announcement of acts then you could wait until the end of the pre sale before the general sale begins. At this stage I am told that the start of the general sale will coincide with another announcement of acts set to take to the stage at Leeds Festival.

Leeds Festival is always a great weekend so don't miss out while the tickets are cheaper.

My Ticket link: http://www.fatsoma.com/leeds-festival-2014-1/100542?r=1682081170

My twitter: @Megsiemay95 (if you have any questions)

Email: Megsiemaysmiles@gmail.com

Would really appreciate it if you did use my link when buying your tickets!!

"The rest is still unwritten"

Megan 

Embarrassing moments

I was thinking about all the embarrassing moments I've had throughout my 18 years and it's fair to say I am the clumsiest person ever! Of course I've fallen up the stairs, fallen over my own feet and walked into doors but apart from acting like Mr Bump from the Mr Men some of my more embarrassing moments were not actually injuries and more unavoidable events.

Embarrassing moment 1
On a school trip to Flamborough head my teacher decided he wanted a photo as a group near a rock arch. Now I was perched on a rock to the side with my friends but he wanted us to spread out and I ended up stepping in a seaweed bog...nice. Instead of climbing back on the rock I decided to run through the seaweed arch to the other side...where I got stuck. I couldn't find a way back round. Instead I decided to walk around the back on the search for another exit. I finally saw my friends who had come to get me through some stepping stones. I followed them back and my friend pulled my hand which made me slip and fall flat on my face. I was soaked...and my bag was full of water- not fun! I had laughed it off as best I could but someone must have told the rest of the groups at the top because when I reached the top of the steps to get to the top everyone began laughing at me. It was awful (I can laugh about it now) but then I was crying because I hate being the centre of attention especially when a lot of other people hated me there. Now I can look back on it laughing at how naive I was to bother caring about it. I mean the geography teacher said I literally 'threw' myself into geography- funny joke eh?

Embarrassing moment 2
On another geography trip we were taken to Sheffield to conduct questionnaires for our assessment projects. I was having trouble finding people that would be willing to answer my questions but soon found a lovely old lady who would chat to me. However when I was crossing over to her I accidentally bumped into a woman who shouted at me for being so careless even though I apologised straight away. She stormed off while I picked up my scattered papers and began talking to the lady. We were laughing about something (can't remember what exactly) and the woman who I had previously bumped into turned around and started shouting at me. "Find something funny do you? Want me to come and wipe that smile off your face?". The woman was clearly on something as I hadn't really done anything so bad! She started walking over to me and the lady I was conducting the questionnaire with waving her umbrella at me. Luckily the old lady stepped in and said we were laughing about a joke and not about her. The woman sighed and stormed off back up the street swearing and yelling. I swear I have so much bad luck.

I can kinda understand why I went off geography trips!

My 18th birthday was embarrassing and mental. I was wearing heels that I clearly couldn't walk in (I'm a girl who wears converse on a night out) and I kept falling over. My friend Lucy decided it would be a good idea to give me a piggyback to the next club. I got up and then we immediately collapsed on the floor. I think my foot was really bruised underneath- TERRIBLE! It hurt loads. A lot of guys walked past cheering and we couldn't stop laughing. Definitely a funny but embarrassing moment!

But embarrassing moments come in all different forms. I've been embarrassed when telling someone how I feel about them, embarrassed when meeting a new person for the first time and it didn't go exactly to plan and embarrassing moments when you drink far too much and can't remember a night out (this HAS happened to me) but everyone has the images and videos to prove it (thanks guys). As cheesy as it sounds these awful moments shape who we are and some can be mistakes that we learn from. So do tell me guys what embarrassing moments have you had? Anything that wasn't funny but is now? Let me know if you really want.

"The rest is still unwritten"

Megan

House Hunting and cocktails

This week has been a busy one! Every day I've been out with my mum house hunting around Leeds. I think we must've looked at 40+ houses and to be honest I'm feeling housed out! I have seen some lovely houses and now know where I want to be (Farsley, Calverley, Rodley) well those are my favourite areas. 

Seeing houses have made me realised that Zoe and I will be moving in sooner than we think and that is so exciting! I can't wait to move in with Zoe because then at least I won't be living on my own anymore so I will no longer be lonely! 

Since mum and I have been on the road more this week this also means that we've been listening to more music. Have to admit that I am venturing back into the 90s listening to 5ive! Now I know they were cheesy but I can;t help but have a soft spot for them. Of course I watched the Big Reunion and I loved that they got back together (even if there were only four of them). I think I'm going to have to buy their greatest hits album on ebay! 

Last night Rais and I went to TGI's for cocktails and food. Found a new love for cocktails- I had a Walk In The Tropics and a Pina Colada. I think my favourite was the Walk In The Tropics. I ordered Cajun Spiced Quesadilla's and they were amazing! We went for a drink in spoons and of course it would be rude not to have a double malibu and coke! Called it a night and I was home by 9ish. 

My 'Walk In The Tropics' cocktail.

I've loved being home for Christmas and New Year and I kinda don't want to go back to Uni when I'm so used to being home but I think it will be good for me to get back in to a routine and get away from some people in Halifax. I'll be returning to Uni on Monday so hopefully I'll have some more updates for you soon! I know I need to blog more! I'll be starting a Uni diet and going to the gym more and hopefully I'll be getting some physio to help with my arms, back and neck. 

"The rest is still unwritten"

Megan 

The first steps of 2014

So we've only had 5 days of 2014 and it's fair to say I've had my fair share of highs and lows already. I met up with a guy the other day (I dunno if we called it a date), finally opened up about my feelings, became further confused about those feelings when he replied, became more anti-social, developed an unhealthy addiction with sims and listened to fall out boy 'Death Valley' on repeat daily.

I knew 2014 was going to start off badly when I found I was spending New Years Eve on my own. I mean how many people can say that they had their New Year's kiss with their dog (I can). 

New Years Resolutions? 

1. Get fitter- begin to eat healthier when starting back at uni. Go to the gym 2 or 3 times a week. 

2. Socialise more- it's quite clear I need to make more friends! 

3. GET OUT OF THE HOUSE YOU LAZY ANIMAL- self explanatory.

4. When given Uni work don't leave it till last minute do it straight away.

5. Move in with Zoe.

So 2014 is set to be pretty big for me. I have some plans I want to set in motion and hopefully I'll find a way to do these things! I have found a new love for Lauren Aquilina and Orla Gartland. I'm hoping I'll be either able to interview them or at least attend their gigs! No doubt I'll try and drag Rais along to be photographer. I have day trips set up with Rais this year as well as birthday and Christmas presents. We're going to a photography show in Birmingham in March and Liverpool whenever we choose.

Christmas was ok but if I'm honest I felt the christmassy feeling was missing. I bought myself a Sat-Nav, worked to complete my Sims 2 game collection, I had to endure the Justin Bieber movie because Zoe didn't have anyone else to go with. If I'm honest it didn't change my opinion on him and some of his fans were absolutely mental (high pitch squealing and crying isn't great for the ears). 

Hopefully 2014 will get better...

"The rest is still unwritten"

Megan 

Ranting: Gig Tickets

As you may all have realised I LOVE going to gigs. It's a hobby of mine. One thing I've started to realise is that my money is going walkabout...it sucks when I want to buy gig tickets but I have to save. I was writing down all the gigs I want to attend and majority have now sold out. Take Haim for example. Tickets were £15 to see them at Manchester Academy. What really annoys me is that people are selling them on 'viagogo' for £30.00 upwards! I mean some of these people have 8 tickets or more to sell. Just shows that people look for high profile bands to buy tickets on the cheap and then sell them at extortionate prices. It's the fans we should feel sorry for. Some of them will be so desperate that they'll actually buy those tickets. Another band I wanted to see as well was Kodaline. The cheapest price ticket on 'viagogo' is £30.00. It's gutting to know I can't afford to see some of my favourite bands. I've learnt though I try and keep tabs on bands so I know when tickets go on sale so I can get my Dad to get tickets before they sell out. If you are one of those people who buys tickets to sell them at ridiculous prices could you maybe just think twice before putting tickets at double/triple the price they were first sold at? Now I know my Dad has done this twice to buy tickets for Bastille and I've had to tell him to stop. We shouldn't support those people who are quite blatantly being selfish! If you are looking to buy tickets then look for face value ones. On Twitter look on '@twickets' they retweet face value tickets people are selling. They usually get more frequent on the night of the gig. This is a far better way to get hold of tickets and at least you aren't paying stupid amounts of money! 

What gigs did you want to attend but couldn't because of sold out tickets? Let me know!

@Megsiemay95

"The rest is still unwritten"

Megan

Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

Now modt people by now would usually be sat listening to the music channels playing christmas songs. NOT ME! I'm proud to say I am currently writing this blog listening to MTV ROCKS with a cup of tea in hand. I have to say my house has left christmas a little late. We have only just put the tree up, with a festive family argument of course. Majority of the presents are wrapped and waiting under the tree. The house is looking a tad more festive but not overly! Mum and Dad have just done the big christmas shop and they were queuing outside Aldi for 7.45am and they weren't the first ones in line! I can't believe how mad everyone goes at christmas. It is almost like an apocalypse is coming and people won't be able to buy food again- madness! I've decided that today probably is a good day to snuggle on the sofa in my PJs instead of braving the outside! However I know the same will happen on Boxing Day. People will go mad again with christmas money in hand ready to buy things that have gone in the sale. I have to admit there are a few things I want so I am keeping an eye on these sales!

What do I want? Well I would love some more Sims 2 expansion packs (yes I'm addicted to Sims), I'd love a camera (I've been meaning to get one for a while), maybe some clothes if I see some I like? I'm one of those shoppers that walks into a shop and ends up buying stuff I don't necessarily need! QUICK BUY STUFF!!!

Are any of you going to the Boxing Day sales? If you do let me know what you get! If I buy things I'll write another blog showing you all what I get!

One thing I love about Christmas is the fab stuff that is on TV. Seen loads of Christmas films and Disney stuff (of course) that I will be watching. Christmas really makes me feel happy I just wish the holidays lasted a little longer so I could be a bit more festive. I don't go back to Uni till 13th January so I plan to write some more blogs to pass the time.

"The rest is still unwritten"

Megan

Whilst writing this blog I've listened to:
Kodaline- Love like this
Haim- Falling
Muse- Panic Station
Elyar Fox- Do It All Over Again
Vampire Weekend- Diane Young
Fall Out Boy- Alone Together
Jake Bugg- Seen It All

My Christmas list

I am probably such a hard person to buy for at Christmas, but this is mainly due to the fact that I don't usually decide what I want until the week before the big day.

1. I wanted to buy quite a few albums this year so I've just asked for an iTunes card. I would prefer to have a physical copy but it's just easier to buy it on iTunes. They are sometimes cheaper than they are to buy online. 

2. I wanted some books but when I think about it I've been reading slowly recently only picking up my book when I feel like it which is wrong because I think I might end up with some books that have recently become good doorstops (oops)! I think this might be because I have yet to find a book that grabs me on the first page. It's a shame because I love reading. (Any suggestions are welcome!)

3. Since my Sims addiction has returned I would really love some expansion packs for my game. Maybe apartment life or open for business? They would be good!

4. Some Disney DVDs. I do love a good Disney film to watch. They make me so happy.

As you can see my Christmas List is shorter simply because I'm not really wanting anything desperately. I already have everything I need and something's I wanted but changed my mind about. If I get some money I will most likely put that towards my gig fund as in the New Year I hope to book many more gigs so that I can review them for you lovely lot! I would also love to be able to buy myself a Latitude Day Ticket just because I would love to see Two Door Cinema Club again (not that I'm obsessed or anything).

What are you wanting Santa to bring you this year?

"The rest is still unwritten"

Megan