Celebration Weekend

This weekend was such a good one. I had friends visiting for some birthday celebrations so was lovely to have a catch up.

We decided to meet in South Kensington for a spot of lunch before embarking on the craziest weekend activity I have heard of. A friend had informed me of a free tour of the science museum that only runs on weekends, and it's main selling point is that you dress up as a cockroach. Yes, you heard me right! Grown men and women, dressing as cockroaches and freaking the rest of the science museum out! It was genuinely the funniest thing I have ever done - spent the whole time giggling!

The tour guide was wonderful, putting on a 'Professor' voice, and he told some silly jokes. You had to scuttle around after him, and we learnt interesting facts about humans that are puzzling to the cockroach species. If you are interested, have a look at the microsite and please do book it - it will make for a very silly weekend! And best of all it's FREE!

The only warning I would give is it gets fairly warm in the suits, so advisable to not wear too many layers and to put bags and coats in the cloakroom if you can. You want to have all of your arms and legs free for scuttling fun!

Our costumes! I'm the one with glasses

The rest of our group. I think everyone was in their twenties but this would be suitable for any age!

The end of the tour

We ended our evening with food and cocktails at Navajo Joe in Covent Garden. Nice food and drink, but a seriously pervy and kind of rude waiter meant I probably would not go back! The music was so loud it felt more like a bar than a restaurant. None the less a fantastic weekend - love my friends!!!

Irish travels

Sometimes when you end up in a place you never though you would be, you tend to find out there was a hidden reason. I ended up in a job I hadn't planned on, and although I wasn't entirely happy with the way my life was working out when I was there - some big positive things did come out of the experience. I made some really good friends and ultimately I think that is the driving force behind most of the things I have ended up doing in my life, the universe has pushed me towards some amazing people and I will always be thankful for that.

I made a really close friend from my last job, so when she moved back home to her native Ireland, I knew I would have to go visit. I went to the county of Clare for my first experience of Ireland and it honestly was one of the most relaxing holidays and the experience was what you would expect - friendly people, gorgeous scenery and a fair amount of rain! The last couple of days we did have some much needed sunshine so it was handy that was when we hit the beach!

A break taking ruins of an Abbey

Beach view at Fanore

Black Head lighthouse on the cliffs

The historic landscape of the Burren

One of the Celtic High Crosses

I feel so lucky to have met such wonderful people on my trip to Ireland, and I got to see some historic landmarks, see inside a castle, and even see Father Ted's house! We traveled to Galway and all around the coast and drank a fair amount of Barry's tea. I can't wait to return - it felt like a home away from home!

Seaside and sunshine

I spent the weekend with a good friend in Southampton, and on Saturday the weather was nice enough for a day trip to the seaside. We went to Bournemouth on the train and spent a lovely day lazing on the beach and doing a lot of eating! My favourite thing of the day had to be the beautifully painted beach huts in such an array of colours. I have decided that I need to get one and turn it into a crafting haven by the sea!

The beach was so crowded!

NOTD in cornflower blue - Kiko Milano

 I really really really need a beach hut! I worry they are super expensive though... and I don't actually live near a beach so that may be an issue.

There is also a small fairground which is really pretty - lots of stalls and a couple of rides. Bournemouth is always fun for a day out :)

Selfridges rooftop crazy golf

Recently I experienced the Bombas and Parr crazy golf which is on the roof of Selfridges, Oxford Street for summer 2012! It was really funny - the theme is 'cake holes' and has famous London landmarks dressed up as cakes for each golf hole. It was only about £6 and although tiny, it did take a while to go round each hole!
The floor was all fake grass and the rooftop was decorated with sun loungers and an iconic London phone box!
There is also a beautiful roof top cafe serving afternoon tea and jellies - it is a tad on the pricey side but if you are going for a special occasion then it is a lovely place to splash out and celebrate!

The gorgeous interior - bunting and eclectic wall art

 I would really recommend going if you have the time - you can order tickets online or they do have a few spare tickets on the day. More information can be found on their website here.

  

I only wish it had been a bit more sunny! But overall a really fun experience - especially if you go with some good friends who laugh with you when you are terrible and hit your ball in the water :)

I love this guy!

xoxo