Reintroductions

Do you ever sit and wonder what you are doing with your life? Well that is me. Every. Single. Day. Ever since starting this blog over five years ago I wonder what the fuck I am doing. Not in a "I can't do this anymore" way (not all the time...) but more in an existential crisis after existential crisis way.

Well, I’m having one of those right now. Again. It’s been a while, my last one being at the end of my degree through sheer panic of not having a job, let alone not having a job using my degree. I am sure if you have been reading this for a while, you might remember that existential crisis. We will try to not talk about that, can we just pretend like it never happened?

I have a job now that I’ve been in for over 3 years. But now I’ve come to a crossroads in life that I’ve never been in before. I’ve got little to no ties to where I am and what I’m doing and I’m desperate to do something new. 

Would I drop everything and ship myself and my dogs out to Orlando? Without a doubt. Shock. 

Do I feel like I’ve wasted my £50,000 piece of paper (whose location is currently unknown) that says I have a 2:1 in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies? Massively. 

Am I questioning all my life choices and wondering what the meaning of life is? Every day. 

Do I hate everything that I currently stand for and the mess I’m left to clear up? We’ve already covered that. 

So, what to do next? I imagine a good start would be to start providing answers and not asking a fuck ton of questions. Time to make some changes. Time to spontaneously burst into song that will change everything and my Prince Charming will come riding into the scene on horseback with the wind perfectly blowing his hair. I watch a lot of Disney movies. 

For the record, I don't need "saving" but who wouldn't want some weirdly hot prince to bolt out of nowhere, sing some random shit and be like "hey, marry me?". I'm looking at you, Prince Eric. There's an insight into my weird mind you didn't ask for. 

What’s the aim of this? I’m as unsure as you are. I’ve been doing this on and off for five years and for some reason over 60,000 of you have carried on reading. We’ve had some ups and we’ve had some massive downs. Now I want to break out into Jungle Cruise skipper puns and I imagine only a handful of you would get that reference. I want to say I’m normal but that would be lying. And I must not tell lies. Sorry. 

I’ve been through my fair share of shit. Someone somewhere has been sprinkling bad luck over people infrequently and then came to me and thought “fuck it” and dumped the whole bloody bucket on my head. Now, don’t get me wrong, a lot of people have it worse and I know that but let me wallow in my self pity for a while. It makes me feel better. 

I’ve recently concluded that I’m like a slightly more modern day, slightly fatter Bridget Jones. Just without a Mark Darcy. Or anyone else pining for me. Unless you count my dogs when I go to work. But that’d be weird so don’t do that. 

This blog was always intended to be a real reflection of me. A true insight into the fuck ups and happier parts of my life. So that’s what it’s going to be. Yes, my content will be less family friendly, but then what person under the age of 14 is interested in reading the ramblings of a 25 year old nobody? 

People tell me I should take up YouTube. Well, let me tell you, I have a face for radio. Besides, I have the personality of a spoon and no one would want to watch me so you’re going to have to stick to that old fashioned habit of reading. 

So, let me reintroduce myself. 

Hello! I’m Danielle.

I am a 25 year old wannabe writer with little to no time to write, preferring (not really) to spend my time putting all my energy into my office job like almost everyone else in the world. I like Disney, Harry Potter and spending a shit ton of time watching films on a big screen in the dark on my own. Yes, I’m that person who goes to the cinema on their own. I love it - I don’t have to share my food or drink. Shout out to Cineworld for having Unlimited cards! Mine keeps me sane. 

I was engaged, now I’m not, and I have an incredible amount of strong opinions on cheating. I will make them known. And I’m not sorry. I currently have no interest in dating unless a guy comes along who could be “The One” not that he or it exists. I’m a firm believer that I need to learn to love me before I learn to love someone else again. I don’t like it when people tell me what to do with my life and I’m stubborn as fuck with an answer for everything. My mum is probably reading this thinking "I have been fucking telling you that for 25 years!"

I overindulge in anything to do with my dogs. I love them more than life. Yes, I am a crazy dog lady. Yes, they have their own Instagram. Yes, I am going to shamelessly plug it here.

I’m a not-so-secret fatty with a huge cheese (food) addiction that I need to sort out. Next year I am going on a multi-city American trip that I need to be at least 2 stone lighter for. What a mission. So I am sure I will post many a rant about how much I need to nibble on a block of cheese or eat my weight in salt and vinegar sticks throughout the first half of next year. 

I have champagne taste on a lemonade budget. In almost every aspect of my life. I like to have a nice phone, a nice car and expensive makeup. I'm not all that fussed about clothes - I am a huge Primark fan, don't judge. I hate shopping. I am also a terrible, terrible girl. Stereotypes and all that. 

I like to write. I can probably write about almost anything if I had to. I am currently in the early stages of trying to write a novel. I also suffer from Writer's Block...it's a real issue sometimes and probably the most frustrating part of my life at the moment. 

I have a real personality flaw of always wanting to do the next thing. I wanted to walk before I could crawl. Some people see this as drive, some people see this as never being content with what I have. I would say I am a happy medium. I am extremely driven and once I set my mind to something, it is happening. However, I am pretty much never happy with something and trying to improve on it in some way. Take from that what you will. 

I am not a touchy-feely person. Don't randomly hug me, it'll freak me out. I'm like those lizards in a pet store with the sign "don't bang on the glass, it startles the animals". That's me. I don't deal with emotions well, whether that be mine or someone else's. If you are crying and upset about something, 9 times out of 10 I am the wrong person to come to. However, I will furiously protect those close to me. I am not someone you want to piss off. 

I have this weird complex about wanting to please everyone. I am never happy until someone tells me they're proud of me, or I can see my successes. I always want to be better than I am. I'd say this is the biggest stress of my life and I put it on myself...I have some serious issues sometimes.

Generally, I am a flawed person. But who isn't? I used to be one of those people who won't admit there is something wrong or that they aren't perfect. Now, I am fully aware I am a failure in my life at certain things - I have been cheated on more times than I care to share, I am slightly too overweight even if my doctor doesn't think so, I am pretty shit at taking criticism. But, I wouldn't be me if I was perfect. And that's OK. I say this as I rock backwards and forwards feeling sorry for myself and wishing I looked like a Victoria's Secret Model. 

So, that's me - warts and all. I hate that saying. Gross. 

Over and out! Ergh, why am I not cool? 

All I can hear right now in my head is my dad telling me to stop saying "fuck". This one's for you dad! He's going to bollock me if he ever reads this. 

More Q&A about me!

Hello there, buddies!

Since my last Q&A went down so well, I thought I should do another one (hopefully this will make up for not posting last night. Sowwwyy).

So without further ado, here is random questions alllll about me, yay! These are probably more random than the last ones....

Do you have Netflix?
Erm nope, can't say that I do.

What are you doing tonight?
Blogging, YouTube-ing, Facebook-ing. As you can see, I have no life.

In winter, would you rather wear a jacket or hoodie?
Hoodie all the way!

Do you wish you were somewhere else right now?
Somewhere really really hot. Like Australia? 

Are you excited for the future?
I am excited for after uni! Got looooads of plans going on!

How old do you look?
My age?....I do not know. 

Where are your siblings?
My little sister is downstairs with my 'rents watching TV I do believe.

What are you going to do after this?
Blog some more I think! Should probably write something else to make up for last night.

What color shirt are you wearing?
Brown-y colour with a lion on it!

What are you doing tomorrow?
Absolutely nothinnnnng - I am going to have a lazy day.

Do you know anything about baseball?
I know that it is an American game that we don't play here in the UK.

Have you watched a movie today?
I have not, which is weird for me.

Do you use those little kitchen clips to close bags of chips that you’ve opened?
No because I eat them all in one go.

If you made your own survey, would it piss you off if you saw people giving smart ass answers as if you were asking stupid questions?
No because it is something I would do. I have done it in the past - so go ahead. Not that I would ever make my own one of these.

Have you ever voluntarily read the Bible?
Erm, no.

If you have a personal blog not used for surveys, how often do you update it?
This is my "personal" blog.

Why do you think most teenagers don’t enjoy reading?
Most teenagers don't think it is "cool" to read. That is exactly what is wrong with this generation - everyone thinks that reading is a "geeky" thing to do, whereas I fucking love reading. Can't think of anything better than getting into a good book.

How much is gas where you live?
Far too expensive.

Last test your memory, what were you wearing during your last kiss?
Probably my PJs haha.

Do you take walks often?
I go for a walk at least once a day.

What kind of underwear do you wear?
Some that fit?

Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?
Definitely not.

What kind of condoms do you use?
Whatever is about?.....

Were you happy when you woke up today?
I was excited and nervous, so I guess that is a type of happiness?

Do you draw on your binders/notes when you’re bored in class?
Hell yes. I do doodles all the time.

Do you have any gay friends?
Quite a few.

How many good friends do you have?
I have a close bunch of like 8 friends I would say.

Do you like the state you live in?
I don't live in a state lol.

When was the last time you were on the phone?
Earlier on today when I was ringing my boss.

Are you good at writing?
I like to think so - you guys may dispute that!

Can you keep secrets?
I try to, yes.

What’s your favorite holiday?
Christmas? I don't actually like Christmas. Something that doesn't involve people buying me anything. NEW YEAR. 

What is the last thing you ate?
A cheese and beans pasty. Yup, you heard me.

Did you get any compliments today?
I got told I am good at my job? I don't know.

Have you ever gone to court?
Only to view a trial.

What towns have you lived in?
Swindon and Plymouth.

When was the last time you drove more than 15 minutes?
This evening. 

Have you ever thrown up from drinking?
Never! Sounds like I don't get drunk. I do, I just have a very strong stomach. Touch wood.

What’s your favorite kind of ice cream?
Cookie Dough, you just cannot beat that shit.

When’s the last time you got your eyebrows waxed?
I have never got them waxed.

Have you ever gotten a spray tan?
Nope.

Why did you last cry?
I cried at Eastenders last night. Yes, I am that sad. 

What is something you hate?
Being skint.

What is making you angry right now?Hay fever. Such a mother fucking bitch.

Did your last kiss take place on a bed?
I think so?

What are you most anxious/excited for?
Excited to get back to uni! Can't say I am anxious about anything.

Are you satisfied with what you currently have in life?
I am indeed.

Did you watch the Super Bowl?
No. 

Do you like Chinese food?
Hell to the yes!

Are you texting anyone right now?
Nope, my phone is dying slowly.

Is anyone else in the room with you?
There is not.

How are you feeling right now?
Shite - hay fever will be the death of me.

Are your parents strict?
Not really? Define strict? I sort of lead my own life when I am here.

Are you a virgin?
I am not.

How many people can you trust?
About 4. I am really bad at trusting people. 

Do you use hand sanitizer constantly?
I don't. 

Have you ever been on a train?
Yus, I use trains quite a lot.

Who was the last person who held your hand?
I do not know.

Have you kissed someone with braces?
Nope - they kind of put me off. Is that bad?

If you could change your eye color, what would it be?
I don't want to change my eye colour! My eyes are like a turquoise colour. I like them.

What is the wallpaper on your phone?
Danisnotonfire, Amazingphil, and JacksGap. Ultimate YouTube fan girl.

How many pillows are on your bed?
About 10. I like pillows.

Have you ever had a surprise birthday party?
I have had a surprise birthday meal if that counts?

When’s the last time you cried?
Did I not just answer this?

Who was the last person that made you laugh?
Meg, Becky and Andy this afternoon.

What’s the longest you’ve ever talked on the phone?
I have spoken on the phone for like 4 hours, but that's it.

Where did you last go out to eat?
Bottelinos last night for Butler In The Buff...mmmmmmm.

Do you have a hard time admitting you’re wrong?I do. I don't know why, but I always have.

What’s your favorite season?
Summer - if I am on holiday.

Have you ever thought that your life was so bad you wanted to give up?
There have been some moments when I have thought about this. But these moments are all from my past. I am very happy with the life I lead now and the person I have become. Every weak moment has made me a stronger person.

Do you have any tattoos?
I do indeed. 

Do you prefer to take showers at night or in the mornings?
As a rule, I like them at night so I can lounge around in my towel for hours.

When is the last time you had pizza?
About 2 months ago?

Have you ever fallen asleep upside down?
Do I look like a bat to you?

Who was the last person you hugged?
My grampy!

Did you have a dream last night?I did indeed. 

If you could have something right now, what would it be?
Money.

What body part(s) do you wash first thing in the shower?
My hair is always first port of call.

Do you prefer hot or cold weather?
Hot, like boiling hot. 

Have you ever made someone so mad that they broke something?
I expect so.

What is your favorite color?
I love the colour blue. 

How do you feel when someone kisses you on the forehead?
N'aaawww.

Are you dating the last person you kissed on the lips?
Not anymore. 

How old are you?
Almost 20.

Last place you kissed someone?
My flat.

How is your ex doing?
He is good :)

Have you ever done a Chinese fire drill?
A what?

Have you ever attended a school dance?
Does prom count?

Have you ever been fired from a job?
I have not.

What color are your bedroom walls?
Cream. 

Do you have a chair in your room?
I do indeed. It is all cool and funky like.

What kind of phone do you have?
I have an iPhone 5 :) 

Weeeeelllll, there you have it. More boring info about me.

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50 questions and answers about me

I found this floating around on Tumblr and thought that you guys may be ever so slightly interested in knowing loads of random shit all about me :) You probably aren't, but I am going to tell you anyway.

So here are 50 questions, and the answers to these questions! Some of these are really random......so enjoy learning loads of pointless shit :)


1. SEXUALITY
Straight

2. IF YOU COULD MEET ANYONE ON THE PLANET, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
I would loooooove to meet Barack Obama. Don't ask me why, but he seems so awesome.

3. GRAB THE NEAREST BOOK TO YOU, GO TO PAGE 23 LINE 17...WHAT DOES IT SAY?
"under which is printed: Violet Russell, White Globe"

4. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE MOST?
Life after uni and what my plans are going to be.

5. WHAT DOES YOUR LAST TEXT SAY?
"I'm all good too hun. What you been up to? x"

6. DO YOU SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES?
Well in winter I tend to sleep wearing half of my pj's draw, but in summer I like to sleep in my underwear. Contain yourself, readers, it is not a pretty sight.

7. WHAT IS YOUR STRANGEST TALENT?
My weirdest talent is the talent to mess everything up.

8. FINISH THE SENTENCES: GIRLS.......... BOYS..........
Girls are so bitchy. Boys are ten times easier to get on with.

9. EVER HAD A POEM OR SONG WRITTEN ABOUT YOU?
I haven't, not that I am aware of. If anyone ever has.....Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? 

10. WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU PLAYED THE AIR GUITAR?
This would have been when I was last at Oceana. Probably to the likes of a McFly or Queen song, just because I am that cool. Don't drink, kids, it makes you do the air guitar.

11. DO YOU HAVE ANY STRANGE PHOBIAS? 
I really, really, really do not like cows. I got chased by a bull when I was younger and ever since then I can't go near them.

12. EVER STUCK A FOREIGN OBJECT UP YOUR NOSE?
Not that I am aware of? Although I probably have at one point in my life.

13. WHAT IS YOUR RELIGION?
Alcoholism.

14. IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE, WHAT ARE YOU MOST LIKELY TO BE DOING?
Walking to the hoe in Plymouth ooorrr walking (stumbling) to a club.

15. DO YOU PREFER TO BE BEHIND THE CAMERA, OR IN FRONT OF IT?
I am a bit of a camera whore at times.....so in front of it.

16. FAVOURITE BAND?
You Me At Six.

17. WHAT WAS THE LAST LIE YOU TOLD?
"yeah I am on my way - just getting in the car now". This was a lie. I was putting my makeup on. 

18. DO YOU BELIEVE IN KARMA?
I believe karma is a bitch.

19. WHAT DOES YOUR URL MEAN?
That I am lovely but a little bit chubby.

20. WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS?
Strength - I can do anything if I have it written down.
Weakness - I get far too overly attached to things.

21. WHO IS YOUR CELEBRITY CRUSH?
Not really an A-List celebrity but a YouTube celebrity but I do love Jack Harries from JacksGap on Youtube. You can visit his channel on my "Pointless Information About Me" tab at the top of this page.

22. HAVE YOU EVER GONE SKINNY DIPPING?
Oh, cheeky ;) I might have done.....

23. HOW DO YOU VENT YOUR ANGER?
I rant online.....

24. DO YOU HAVE A COLLECTION OF ANYTHING?
I collect postcards! I have over 230 of them so far. I get them from anywhere I go and just absolutely love them!

25. DO YOU PREFER TALKING ON THE PHONE OR VIDEO CHATTING ONLINE?
I spend most of my time with the people I would ring, but as I can constantly be found attached to my laptop I do like video chatting.

26. ARE YOU HAPPY WITH THE PERSON YOU'VE BECOME?
Since uni, yes. Uni has changed me for the better I think. Other people may disagree, but can't please everyone!

27. WHAT SOUND DO YOU HATE, AND WHAT SOUND DO YOU LOVE?
I hate hearing people eat with their mouths open. It really ruffles my feathers and I get so angry.
Sound I love is the sound of the sea. It is so calming and I always go for walks to the sea when I am stressed or upset.

28. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST "WHAT IF"?
I have a bad habit of thinking "what if I did this differently". I shouldn't, I know. But I cannot help it.

29. DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS AND ALIENS?
Ghosts I do believe in after having a spooky experience when I was younger. I don't believe in aliens in the typical Hollywood portrayal, but I think there might be something out there.

30. STICK YOUR RIGHT ARM OUT - WHAT DO YOU TOUCH? SAME WITH LEFT ARM.
My curtains with my right, and my bag with my left.

31. SMELL THE AIR. WHAT DO YOU SMELL?
The candles I just lit.

32. WHAT IS THE WORST PLACE YOU HAVE EVER BEEN TO?
I went to this really groggy campsite once back in the times I was forced to go camping. It put me off it for life and now I really hate it. There was crap everywhere and the toilets were like something out of a horror film. To make matters worse there were cockroaches everywhere.

33. EAST COAST OR WEST COAST?
I haven't been to either.....can south coast be an option? I love Florida.

34. MOST ATTRACTIVE SINGER OF THE OTHER GENDER?
Dougie Poynter from McFly.

35. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE?
To have fun until the day you breathe your last breath. Never pass up on an opportunity because one day you might regret it.

36. DEFINE ART.
Anything better than what I do.

37. DO YOU BELIEVE IN LUCK?
I am not sure. This is me being skeptical because I just never get any luck.

38. WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE?
Sunny but windy. It has been raining all day though.

39. WHAT IS THE TIME?
6.52 - only 10 minutes until Dan and Phil's radio show!

40. DO YOU DRIVE? IF YOU DO, HAVE YOU EVER CRASHED?
I do drive, and I have never crashed.

41. WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ?
P J Tracey - Play To Kill.

42. DO YOU LIKE THE SMELL OF PETROL?
I actually do.

43. DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES?
My dad calls me Dannul. I don't know why. 

44. WHAT WAS THE LAST MOVIE YOU SAW?
I watched The Amazing Spiderman for the 49304039504th time last night. 

45. WHAT IS THE WORST INJURY YOU HAVE EVER GOT?
I fell down the stairs, lost 10% of my body's blood, cut down to the bone, severed nerves, was denied stitches and now have really badly scarred legs. 

46. HAVE YOU EVER CAUGHT A BUTTERFLY?
I run in completely the opposite direction to any butterfly, so no.

47. DO YOU HAVE ANY OBSESSIONS?
YouTube.

48. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC?
Well duh, how do you think they made the Harry Potter movies?

49. HAS ANYONE SEEN YOU IN YOUR UNDERWEAR IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS?
They have, poor them.

50. IS THERE ONE PERSON WHO CAN ALWAYS MAKE YOU SMILE?
There are several: Vikki, James, Josh, Milky, Megan, Becky, the rest of the gang haha.



Well I hope you have enjoyed learning 50 more random facts about me.....Not that they were interesting. 

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