Beautiful, clean rich

Hey folks (That being mainly Sofia and Andrew)

I have been cleaning, organising, throwing out, moving, fixing and sorting out my room most of the day. I bought spinning shoe stand, 2 clothing rails and a huge amazing picture of a waterfall that I am going to put over my bed. As soon as I find a place to put my chandeler and put away the last things my room is going to be the most beautiful one I have ever lived in.




More pictures to come...

Frustrated....

More reports from Portugal....


You know when you get really frustrated.. Youve worked on something quite some time and when it is finally meant to pay off.. It doesn't. Well here is a very very bad example:

I spent bloody 20 minutes for sure, climbing up on these cliffs JUST so that I can get a picture of myself in the air while jumping a few meters down to the water.
The cliffs hurted my feet. I looked like a stranded whale, trying to hoover myself further up through stone and broken glass. I know everyone on the beach can see me. The tall, blonde girl in leopard climbing the cliffs in her bikini. I could literally hear the sigh of the old ladies on the beach when they rolled their eyes, thinking "why cant she just be controversial by sun bathing top-less? Does she have to kill herself in front of us? I just had lunch for god sake..."




Either way, I didnt care. I was gonna do it! And I actually had plans on taking the picture, blow it up to a big one and have it placed on my wall in my bedroom.

What do you say? Is it worth putting this on my wall?
Cheers for the lovely photo work Marius... *&""+##

cascaizsch (need to check the spelling) Portugal 2010

Here ar esome more pics from Portugal with Marius Ma 2010


Can u see me?

Naughty Nikki

I have been so so bad. I love my blog and yet I stopped writing in it. I have had a few couple of bad months. Work has really gotten me down but I refused to plummen so I am back up again better then ever!! Right now I feel like I have the best coke - high ever. Everything feels so good I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Its an amazing feeling, it really is.

Now I am back on track people. And will keep sharing my sick humour with you!

A lot have happened since I last wrote. Here is a quick re-cap.

1 Portugal with Marius



2. New mum (Ill explain later)



3. Some party party



4. A SECRET PROJECT
This project will take 100 days. When I have completed the 100 days I will show what it is... I am currently on day 2 and it is going too well!!!

Helloooo... I had lunch with lovely Lezil at work again today, she is so sweet! Here is some pictures of me today.... I had akupuncture today after work. I'll tell you about that soon ;)

DO IT!

Just decided to finally get my act together and find a weekly volenteer job.

Come on people, have a look at this website and see if you can find anything. You can spare an hour a week right?

http://www.do-it.org.uk/

Sofia & Nikki's book club

Sofia has been handing me a few books lately that I without problem reads as quick as a hungry fat man eats. As soon as I get into a book I can't put it down... The last one "Spa Wars" was finished in 3 days as I read it on the bus to/from work, when Im in bed at night (instead of getting on the laptop), while in the toilet, walking to Tesco, on my break at work.. YES I tried to read it every possible moment.


The one I just sank my teeth in (starting yesterday) is this one...
Let's see how quick I can finish it! It has approx 260 pages with relatively small text.

The book is in Swedish (last one was in English, next one in French??) and was written by Magdalena Graaf, a Glamour model from Sweden, (most) famous for her exposure with her sister Hannah.


I don' know about you but I couldn't do this kind of photo shoot with my own sister. (If I had one. And I would DEFINATELY not do this phot shoot with my brother wuaaaa)

Anyway, I think the book is going to be great. It is called "It's gonna be a pleasure to kill you" and is about Magdalena's violent history with her Ex man. I have only read about 20 pages so far and they tell a lot about her past, her childhood and how she grew up. I think this book is going to be great, she seams like a very strong woman and this book could be a huge inspiration for a lot of foolish women out there.. accepting their guys to treat them like dirt (mentioning NO NAMES)


SO... I will let you know what I thought when I finished it... Maybe I can do a video blog when Sofia and I gets together to discuss the book. (haha never did I think I would sink so low to start a book club ;P )

Nikki Loves Barry

I love Barry M nailpolish. These are the one's I could quickly find last night when Sofia came over

Where the hell am I?

Sometimes I totally forget where I am. I am London for god sake. It is too good to be true. I live in London, I have a fabolous job (that I still dont understand I manage to get!) I have my family and friends in Sweden, I got my friends here.. I have my health, (no boyfriend but not in a rush), I have looks, lenght, intellegence. I can go wherever I want to in thew world, wherever the wind takes me. I need to travel more. I've never seen Tokyo or China, Russia, more of Africa, the states, Indonesia mmmm all these places I want to go to. I would like to save money to in a few years time do a trip around the world.

That would just be great!

Sofia & Nikki Spa Night

Yesterday (despite me having no voice) Sofia came over for a proper proper girls night in. As she said last night we had everything for a girly night. We watched Sex and the City, Sofia gave me a massage, we painted our nails and chatted bullshit




I think Sofia might have been a bit offended when I literally kicked her out. She was looking in the mirror and when she turned around, there I was, with all her stuff in my hands... making HER - ready to leave. I am sorry Sofia but you know I was sick. And I warned you that I was sleeping naked as my bedroom was so hot yesterday!!

I love you!

It's grooowing....

Yeay! My hair is slowly but surely starting to grow! It stopped for about 2 years when I was in the middle of my franatic hair bleeching phase. I remember how I used to bleech it about 3 times a week.. I came home from work, put the poison in my heid and just let it destroy my roots... It used to itch like hell with that white powder. NO MORE! Now I will only do high lights at a saloon (Snippers, where I am a regular) or do a colouring session at home, no proxide!

Shopping = Happiness

Ladiiies... I got some shopping done this weekend at least. I was meant to go and buy hair colour (only!) and came home with all of this.




Smells like candy (yumm yumm)

Cant go naked, now can I?

Nope.. I was thinking about going naked as I am sure a lot of people would appreciate it. And you have read about his crazy idea about introducing "naked friday" to the office right? Apparently it will strip everyone of their insecurities and everyone will be equal?? Well.. to be honest I wouldn't want my boss to come over and sit on my desk naked when I am trying to work? I wouldn't mind that cute guy on the 5th though ;) He can sit on my desk whenever he wants to! Naked or not!

I thought I'd match my grey cardigan today with a grey pair of Bow ballerina's. I've said it before and I'll say it again: No need to spend your bloody money on Gucci and all that crap.. My outfit today:

Thank you
Primark ;)




I feel really bad for all these girls who save up their money to buy expensive clothes, just to have the right brand. (Not saying all my clothes are from Primark)but I don't feel the need to show off! I buy what I want to buy! If I find a lovely top on Zara, a gorgeous £75 cocktail dress on Jane Norman or a high pair of "must have" shoes at Selfridges I will buy them!

Not because I need them, but because I want them!

I feel rather proud if I manage to look great in Primark from top to toe!

Hello? Can anybody hear me?

I just sent a voice clip on my BB messenger to a friend, for him to hear what I sound like today as I have lost my voice. He said I sounded like a ghost.

The funny thing is that everyone at work thinks I've been out partying too much? But I haven't.. I mean what did I do this weekend? I stayed home on Friday as my throat started to hurt.. Was in bed and out shopping Saturday then went out for drinks and cinema in the evening. And yesterday I was in the park all day? I did not party like a rockstar this weekend, now did I?!

I lose my voice a few times a year actually. a few months ago I had a really bad case of tonsillitis! Look below.. this is GROOOOOOSE!!!!


Anyway.. I don't know why I keep getting this infection. Since this happens (quite) often, at least a few times a year I decided to Google it a bit too see if I could find some kind of name for this. This is what I found:

Laryngitis occurs when the part of the throat called the larynx becomes inflamed. When this happens, it causes a severe hoarseness that can make your voice "croak" or have to whisper when you talk. It can even lead to temporary loss of your voice.

Symptoms and Complications of Laryngitis
Many people with laryngitis get very hoarse or even lose their voice for a short time. You may feel a tickling or rawness in your throat and experience a constant need to clear it. Symptoms vary with how badly the throat is inflamed.

When other symptoms accompany the laryngitis, such as fever, general aches and pains, and throat pain, a viral infection is usually responsible.

I think this might be what I've got..... crap.


Medication is so cheap in London! I just got these little bastards at Boots for £1.

wooooooooooooooooo

Anyone that finds this attractive?



Didn't think so.... No.. I am happy for my little white bum

HILARIOUS STORY

This story is quite long but I think it's hilarious so please take your time to read it.. scroll down slowly....


Hi David
I opened the screen door yesterday and my cat got out and has been missing since then so I was wondering if you are not to busy you could make a poster for me. It has to be A4 and I will photocopy it and put it around my suburb this afternoon.

This is the only photo of her I have she answers to the name Missy and is black and white and about 8 months old. missing on Harper street and my phone number.
Thanks Shan.



From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.26am
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
That is shocking news. Luckily I was sitting down when I read your email and not half way up a ladder or tree. How are you holding up? I am surprised you managed to attend work at all what with thinking about Missy out there cold, frightened and alone... possibly lying on the side of the road, her back legs squashed by a vehicle, calling out "Shannon, where are you?"
Although I have two clients expecting completed work this afternoon, I will, of course, drop everything and do whatever it takes to facilitate the speedy return of Missy.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 9.37am
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Poster

yeah ok thanks. I know you dont like cats but I am really worried about mine. I have to leave at 1pm today.

From: David Thorne
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.17am
To: Shannon Walkley
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
I never said I don't like cats.
Attached poster as requested.
Regards, David.



From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.24am
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster
yeah thats not what I was looking for at all. it looks like a movie and how come the photo of Missy is so small?

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.28am
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
It's a design thing. The cat is lost in the negative space.
Regards, David.

From: ShannonDate: Monday 21 June 2010 10.33am
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Thats just stupid. Can you do it properly please? I am extremely emotional over this and was up all night in tears. you seem to think it is funny. Can you make the photo bigger please and fix the text and do it in colour please. Thanks.

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.46am
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

Dear Shannon,
Having worked with designers for a few years now, I would have assumed you understood, despite our vague suggestions otherwise, we do not welcome constructive criticism. I don't come downstairs and tell you how to send text messages, log onto Facebook and look out of the window. I am willing to overlook this faux pas due to you no doubt being preoccupied with thoughts of Missy attempting to make her way home across busy intersections or being trapped in a drain as it slowly fills with water. I spent three days down a well once but that was just for fun.
I have amended and attached the poster as per your instructions.
Regards, David.



From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 10.59am
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

This is worse than the other one. can you make it so it shows the whole photo of Missy and delete the stupid text that says missing missy off it? I just want it to say Lost.

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.14am
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster



From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.21am
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Poster

yeah can you do the poster or not? I just want a photo and the word lost and the telephone number and when and where she was lost and her name. Not like a movie poster or anything stupid. I have to leave early today. If it was your cat I would help you. Thanks.

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.32am
To: Shannon
Subject: Awww

Dear Shannon,
I don't have a cat. I once agreed to look after a friend's cat for a week but after he dropped it off at my apartment and explained the concept of kitty litter, I kept the cat in a closed cardboard box in the shed and forgot about it. If I wanted to feed something and clean faeces, I wouldn't have put my mother in that home after her stroke. A week later, when my friend came to collect his cat, I pretended that I was not home and mailed the box to him. Apparently I failed to put enough stamps on the package and he had to collect it from the post office and pay eighteen dollars. He still goes on about that sometimes, people need to learn to let go.
I have attached the amended version of your poster as per your detailed instructions.
Regards, David.



From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.47am
To: David
Subject: Re: Awww

Thats not my cat. where did you get that picture from? That cat is orange. I gave you a photo of my cat.

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 11.58am
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Re: Awww

I know, but that one is cute. As Missy has quite possibly met any one of several violent ends, it is possible you might get a better cat out of this. If anybody calls and says "I haven't seen your orange cat but I did find a black and white one with its hind legs run over by a car, do you want it?" you can politely decline and save yourself a costly veterinarian bill.
I knew someone who had a basset hound that had its hind legs removed after an accident and it had to walk around with one of those little buggies with wheels. If it had been my dog I would have asked for all its legs to be removed and replaced with wheels and had a remote control installed. I could charge neighbourhood kids for rides and enter it in races. If I did the same with a horse I could drive it to work. I would call it Steven.
Regards, David.

From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.07pm
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Awww

Please just use the photo I gave you.

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.22pm
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww



From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.34pm
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

I didnt say there was a reward. I dont have $2000 dollars. What did you even put that there for? Apart from that it is perfect can you please remove the reward bit. Thanks Shan.

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.42pm
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww



From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.51pm
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Can you just please take the reward bit off altogether? I have to leave in ten minutes and I still have to make photocopies of it.

From: David
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 12.56pm
To: Shannon
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww



From: Shannon
Date: Monday 21 June 2010 1.03pm
To: David
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Awww

Fine. That will have to do.

Time to put the sweats on!

I am going to try Pilates again since it it such an easy (and actually a bit fun) way of getting really fit. Just looking through some positions so that I can make the best routine for myself.

The Roll Up
1. Lie on your back with your legs straight and arms stretched above your head. Relax your shoulders.
2. Keeping your back on the floor, slowly lift your arms toward the ceiling as you slowly breathe in.
3. As you breathe out, slowly roll forward, peeling your spine off the mat. Keep your stomach tight.
4. Breathing in again, stretch out over your legs trying to keep them as straight as possible. Breathing out, slowly roll back down to the floor.
5. Breathe in roll up again to begin the second repetition.
6. Repeat x20 (Slow one's, 8 beats from a song for each move) and x20 (Fast one's, 4 beats from a song for each move)

Single Straight Legged Stretch

1. Lie with your back flat on the floor. Extend legs in air, parallel, with knees bent.
2. Rest your hands firmly on your knees. Slowly inhale.
3. Exhale and flex your upper body, extending both legs. Extend one leg away from your torso while bringing the other leg toward torso.
4. Pulse twice. Reach your hands near the bottom of your leg (near your ankle).
5. Inhale and switch legs, keeping knees extended. Exhale and pulse twice as legs reach.
6. Repeat 5 times on each side, for a total of 10 movements.


100's

1. Lie face up and bring legs up, keeping them straight and together.
2. Lift head and shoulders off the ground, pulling in the abs (don't let them bulge out) and bringing hands next to thighs.
3. Press hands up and down, counting with each press.
4. Inhale for 5 counts, exhale for 5 counts and repeat until you hit 100.

Plank

1. Lie face down on mat with elbows resting on floor next to chest.
2. Push your body off the floor in a pushup position with body resting on elbows or hands. Contract the abs and keep the body in a straight line from head to toes.
3. Hold for 30-60 seconds and repeat as many times as you can. For beginners, do this move on your knees and gradually work your way up to balancing on your toes.


For now... I am going to try these 4 moves... About.. 4 times a week? Or maybe every night? I am absolutely not disciplined when it comes to training so I might try this once and then quit it.. We'll see..



I'd have to say that this is my goal..

Slim, but not skinny.
Fit but not particulary muscular.
Bootylicious without the black bum.



I think I might actually go to the gym and then walk all the way home today..... :(