Diary Entry# 05/07/12 – Holiday to the beautiful Crete, Greece

I spent 8nights in the beautiful island of Crete, Greece.

After everything I’ve had to deal with over this past year it was a much needed rest… Well kind of, as we managed to pack so much into our short stay .

It was absolutely beautiful we stayed in a gorgeous two storey villa within a hotel complex with a private poolside terrace with breath taking views of the coast and horizon. It was gorgeous though we hardly spent anytime there! We were out every morning exploring crete. We would only come back in the evening to eat, shower, change and head back out again for a night out.

Early morning view from our terrace

We were staying in a small traditional Greek village called Koutouloufari which was a short walk from the main resort Hessonisos where you had all the beaches, nightclubs and entertainment. We were also really close to party and drunk Brit central Malia where we went raving a couple of nights. Malia is full of under 25year old British tourists ready to party and get paralytically drunk. All the ‘mandem’ are just tryna ‘bang doe’ (english grime song). There were some cute guys… But what happens in Malia …. Loooool

Village of Koutouloufari

We went to different beaches and the water was so amazing I wouldn’t get out of it. I think we went to a beach 6 out of the 7days. So that detox I didbefore I went was sooo useful, *warning about to toot own horn* bikini bod was on point. I received many compliments out there and on viewing pics on return except  my big cousin who said ”next time wear a 1 piece and sarong” he said I had too much on show *snooooooooorrrreeeee*. Anyway we found the best beach in Crete on our penultimate day. The water was clear and the sand white.

complimentary cocktails from a gorgeous Grecian man just for being gorgeous bikini girls lol

On another day we hired bikes for a day and cycled to beaches in Stallis and Malia. We also got rides on the back of some greek guys motorcycles for our first night out to Malia. We went jet skiing, para-gliding, a boat ride and a beach party in Hesonnisos

These were frigging orgasmic

On the saturday we visited the city Heraklion to go to the markets. As I love going to markets abroad and trying all their fresh fruit and veg. And because we are clever little girls we didn’t get conned into booking a trip to the market which costs €19. Nope we got on the bus there for €3 return.

We also went to a traditional Cretian night. Up in the village. They had music and dancing in the square with fire and plate smashing, even whilst eating they kept dragging me up to dance . Oh and the food there was amazing!!! Grilled Halumi cheese, fried calamri, greek salad, fried sardines and a constant flow of Raki. Which is a traditional spirit made from grape skin (I think). Man that sh+t is strong – on the level of Jamaican white rum! they kept giving us more by the time I got in the taxi to the clubs I was totally wasted. That was one of my favourite evenings.

I was a mess after a few too many

 The weather was crazy hot averaging 35 degrees. I always say  I don’t want to be a typical Briton walking around everyday streets and shops in a bikini whilst on holiday. When the local people are fully clothed. But damn some days I even wanted to fling of that bikini top loool.

The Greek people were so kind, warm and friendly. Some of the men slightly very pervy but we just took it on the chin. Can’t say the same for some of the Hungarian tourists we came across one night out – racists bastards is all I’ll say. But we didn’t let that spoil anything.

I will say us English have a terrible rep abroad though. A greek guy started speaking to us in dutch; when he noticed the dumbfounded expressions on our faces he said ‘you english?’ We nodded and he responded with ‘but you dress too nice to be english???’

I don’t think I’ve even covered half of everything we got up to (all legal … I think) as like I said we did and saw so much. Met great people and tanned like crazy.

Day 2!!!

If anyone is stuck for somewhere to go this summer I recommend KRETA!!

Kisses

Dollm

Diary Entry 19/06/12 – the weekend

Hey hey hey

Wow I’m still exhausted from a fun filled weekend. Starting Friday I went out for drinks in Camden town. I used to go out in Camden years ago as its local to me and we used to be able to sneak into some of the bars underaged (sshh). Anyway haven’t been in ages so it was good to revisit. We went to a quirky bar overlooking the canal. A friend works there so I was given a constant flow of gorgeous cocktails for basically free. We threw 1,2 shapes on the dancefloor and then spent the rest of the night chatting it up and drinking outside on the balcony. Very nice chilled night out.

Saturday night my mums bestfriends Sons took my two bestfriends and I out. We went to a club in Shorditch called Xoyo. Me and the girls have actually been there before n that was a very messy night. Anyway its more of a warehouse rave like not a sparkly dress and heels vibe. More sexy casual I wore a pair of tailored shorts from H&N and a sheer black shirt and tan wedges both from new look we forgot to bring a camera but I think I took a pic of my outfit on my phone n sent to my friend I’ll try n upload if its clear enough.

Anyway we met the guys and their friends outside and went in. They proceeded to get us very drunk with numerous tequila shots and other alcohol beverages. The club is over two floors downstairs was more of a house vibe/electro and upstairs more of a bashment/hip hop and beats vibe. Quite a mixed crowd of people all out to rave hard and have fun.

There was one dude tho who was clearly trying to get our attention. And he bought a bottle of champagne and was trying to wave it around our faces. He looked like such a knob, xoyo is not the kind of club to get bottle service there’s no VIP section no chairs no booths everyone is just chilling with beers and ciders your not impressing anyone mate! And if that weren’t bad enough dude pinched me! Hard! I was like did you really just pinch me??! He said “yhhh cos you wouldn’t come chat to me init” I just said don’t touch me and kept it moving. Who does that?

Anyway the rest of the guys in the club were kind of cute actually. Between them and the guys we came with I don’t the we bought a single drink. Which meant all three of us were a drunk hot mess at the end of the night. After the club ended we were still ready to party so we all piled into the car and made our way to a house party still drinking and smoking on the way. Did I say drunk hot mess!

Yh anyway I didn’t get home till 8pm the next day. We totally missed fathers day (sorry dad). But yh it was a lot of fun. Even drove past Mr X house and I didn’t even blink its so good to be free!

I cant even get into the crazy things that happened as I’m still mash up and getting ready to fly out to Greece tonight babeeh wooohooo. I’m a stressed mess when travelling so I won’t relax till I’m on that beach tomorrow. Breathe breathe.

Speak to you when I return

Kisses

Dollm

Diary Entry#14/06/12- Life post-final year (Partying and Sleeping)

What’s urrrp?? Sorry had a bit too much vino tonight. Did something my friend said not to but I feel much better now and besides ‘yolo’ (I so hate when ppl say lol)

Just had an extended weekend filled with celebrations. Starting Friday night dinner with my guys, then my girls and I went to a club. It was good till my stilettos started to kill they’re new and sexy but not club wear friendly at all! Omg the guys in that club soooooooooo annoying and not very impressive. I also bucked up with the guy I saw briefly back in January after dodging him all night-awkward! Needless to say got the ‘hey’ text before I even got home.

Saturday evening I went out with my coursemates. I could have gone to a festival with amazing acts but it was pouring and cold – I’m sorry I just can’t do the cold/rain/mud thing I’m just not that hardcore. Anyway my coursemates and I had funtimes we were like big kids laser-quests (I won!) and bowling then went for dinner. Or as my Italian friend says “deener” it was kinda sad as that was probably one of the last times we’ll all hang out. Though we’ll most probs do something around graduation. Also went out Sunday and Tuesday night.

this is just not me sorry

I’m enjoying having so much free time now that uni is over. Its great I spent most of Saturday before going out and Tuesday in bed its the most sleep I’ve had in forever!!! And got another weekend full of parties now I’m back in London.

I think my bed had truly missed me during Exams it wouldn’t let me go all Sat and Tues

Have been feeling rather I’ll again though just a bit nauseous probably just all the cocktails lol my health has been a pain in the butt this year so I just want 2 stay healthy so badly.

Btw the detox went great I didn’t weight myself but I can tell I shifted a couple pounds and I feel less full of junk. I’m still taking the juices daily. I love all of the juices except for the ones with beetroot ugh…maybe that’s what’s making me feel sick?? Ewl hate beetroot lol.

Went shopping last friday for holiday bits as my student card expired that day -no more student discount . Got a few things can’t wait to be on that beach! because the weather here in supposedly summer is crap I truly believe summer came and went two weeks ago when we had  a few days of heat….. So 6days to go till Greece!!!

Kisses

Dollm

Diary Entry# 29/01/12 – exams are over!… for now

Hey you

I’m freeee! Well not really but I don’t have anymore exams until May/June. The exams went ok I had 4 of them altogether.
The 1st one on the monday afternoon, the 2nd one the next morning and the 3rd one the wednesday afternoon. So basically between the Saturday and that wednesday I slept a total of 5 HOURS!!! Yep that’s 5hours in 5 days. I then had my last exam a week later was on wednesday just gone. And slept only 2hrs before going to it. Its been a stressful and exhausting few weeks but its my final year so I have to give it that extra push. They all went ok (I hope) one was a little dodgy but one was amazing. So hopefully I’ve done enough, I’ll find out soon enough I guess.

During exam period I received my graduation ceremony date (July 10th) – arrgh it makes it so real that’s only 6months away. And get this I mentioned it to my mum, so she tells my Grandma and the next day I get a text telling me my gran has booked her flight to come to the UK for my graduation…talk about pressure eh!

Well since I finished on wednesday I’ve had a couple of days to chill before semester 2 begins. I pretty much spent all thursday in bed  catching up on my sleep lol. But I was invited to a friends birthday at a club that night so I got myself ready, hair make up sexy dress everything was so excited walked into the club and remembered how unbelievably tired I was. I could literally hear my bed calling, alcohol didn’t help even the ones bought for me by a cutie . I was mash-up man lol.

I’m still tired to be honest but had post exams celebratory dinner with my girls followed by cocktails on the 23rd floor of the Hilton hotel tower overlooking the whole city last night which was lovely.

Looking out with a cocktail in hand

But back to reality tomorrow I start lectures at 10am. So depressing.

I have a lot to update and posts to post will try and get to it tomorrow plus catching up on some of my blogs. I’ve missed you guys loads.

Kisses

Dollm

Diary entry# 30/08/11 – Last weeks pieces

Little Brother

So my bobble-head little brother turned 12 last thursday (they grow up so fast) here is an exert from a poem I wrote for him a few years back (ahh its a shame he no longer accepts poems as gifts, its more along the lines of trainers, games and money please now lol)

‘little brother, I beamed

with joy, on the day that you arrived.

In that very instant when I gazed upon your miniature face

I knew that I would love you for the rest of my life.’

Grandma

 Last week my Grandmother left England to go back and live in the Caribbean. I know its what she wants and she has a beautiful house (I have my own room bathroom and sea front balcony view #can’twaittovisit)  but I will miss her, she is the life and soul of our family and the best cook in the whole wide world! (many will vouch) and lets not even go there with her world famous cake baking (literally world famous). Her along with my dearly departed grandfather are my biggest inspirations in life. She came to this country in her late teens with grandad and they worked so hard and achieved so much as well as paving the way for their children and their children’s children. My grandmother is creative; from her cooking to baking to floral arrrangements, dress making (she’s a Saville Row trained tailor) and was also a nurse for 28 years. She is also super -fly no one believes she my gran because she looks so young!

some of my grans handy work

Beyonce 

I absolutely love this song, but I was kind of avoiding it because its something I shared with Mr X but then the vid came out and I love it again its a stunning song. Also congrats on the pregnancy to you and Jay

Beyonce is finally pregnant

Alcohol 

So I went out about 5 times last week and I think I had more alcohol than I have had in the whole year. Is it only me who thinks that cocktails are ok because they are healthy with all that fruit? lol I think I will cool it for this coming week though I have a lot of pre- University/term stuff to do

Mojito- My favorite cocktail!

finally … Notting Hill Carnival 2011

I went Carni’ yesterday I used to attend every year, even participated in the parade a few times in costume but I have not been in 3 years (coincidence). I had a great time there was some apprehension in the media of trouble due to the recent riots but there didn’t seem to be any. In fact I didn’t do any of the ducking from flying glass bottles or running from hoards of hooded-young boys looking for trouble as I have in the past. It was pure good vybez. Good music, Good food, Good people young and old. The guys are still thirsty, no change there but you can’t blame them really all these females (dressed for carnival) in one place lol. The male friend we went with did the ‘nah bruv, thats my lil sister’ thing so we were good. It is a shame that police lock it down at 7pm now however but hey.  So here is some  music that gives me the Carnival vibe this year went down a treat at the pre-carnival event I attended Saturday which was also fantastic and well worth the hangover!

Kisses

Dollm