The ISTD Grand Finals, Blackpool, the pivotal point of our Dance year, the date that goes into the diary and is then focused on as we count down the weeks, the lessons, the exams, the regional competitions with chances to qualify. Suddenly it is just around the corner as last minute preparations are put in … Continue reading ISTD Blackpool Grand Finals 2017
Our final day in New York wasn't quite as much of an early start as the other days had been so we packed our cases after breakfast then checked-out, leaving our cases with the Bell-staff for the day as we headed out on a walk to the Intrepid Museum. One of the main attractions that … Continue reading New York City – Final Day
Day 3 in New York was another early start but walking through Times Square at 7am isn't exactly silent but by comparison to how crazy it becomes rather quickly, it was comparably quiet! Being out so early meant we had time to casually wander around as shops generally weren't open until around 10am....and today was … Continue reading New York City – Day 3
Thanks to a decent 8 hour sleep (purely due to an early bedtime....we were then having breakfast at 6.30am!)...we were ready for a full tourist-fuelled day with plans to walk from Times Square to the Statten Island Ferry via the High Line and the 9/11 memorial! The High Line wasn't necessarily something we had on … Continue reading New York City – Day 2
It could be said that I was rather excited to be going to New York! I still can't believe I was actually there but at the same time I have so many photos that were taken and can look at all of the places we went to in such a small amount of time. The … Continue reading New York City – Day 1
Slightly different kind of post today! I recently received an email inviting me and my family to experience the new VIP bowling lanes at my local Hollywood Bowl. My boys love bowling so of course I took the opportunity!! My local one is in Basingstoke and I have been there many times in the past, … Continue reading Hollywood Bowl – The VIP experience!!
Last week, I wrote a post about my anxiety when it comes to dance competitions and how it affects me. If you haven't already seen it, check it out here...When anxiety hits… I thought I'd post an update on the comp and how I felt I coped with my nerves! Mentally preparing for competitions is … Continue reading The Morning After The Comp Before…
Wow, nominated by Miamii Mansour of Beauty Bae for this award is amazing, along with her lovely comment on Twitter for being her #bblogger of the Day / Night! Thank you lovely, and to anyone reading this, go check out her site in the link above, her writing style is admirable. So Thank You Miamii for the nomination! RULES: … Continue reading The Real Neat Blog Award!
Dear Me! I'm now 35 and you're only 27. Looking to start dancing again, seeing it on the TV watching Strictly and wondering what you would be like now if you would have carried on dancing as a 7 year old in Manchester! 20 years later and as an adult it's almost more daunting to … Continue reading A letter to my younger ‘Dancing’ self
Jut a quick 'Thank You' to everyone who has taken the time to follow me and read, like and comment on my blog. 500 is a big milestone for me...can't believe that many people want to follow what I write but I'm hugely grateful 🙂 xxx
Beauty and the Ballroom 