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Guilty Pleasures TAG

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Hey guys!

Been a while but my friend tagged me in a video and here is my response! 😛

It’s called the Guilty Pleasures tag.

Here are the questions if anyone wishes to participate:

Questions:
1: TV Show you love, but should not confess to..
2: Food – you eat what?!
3: Music I love and others just cringe at
4: My online habit
5: I love to wear…but I shouldn’t!
6: Movie you should not love SO much but you do
7: Funny habit people comment on
8: Makeup look that you love but is just sooo wrong : )

Enjoy!

Stella

Just a thought

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Why do we need an ‘English name’ or western equivalent to our actual  African name…. I’ve never heard William say he needs a Ghanaian /Nigerian name equivalent. No one ever says I can’t pronounce Steve I’ll call you kofi instead. Or kwame rather.

The Premiere of Dear White People and AntMan

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So,

a few weeks back my friend Hakranium and I bought tickets to the premiere screening of Dear White People (out July 10) at Prince Charles Cinema. Yesterday we arrived super early and printed our tickets to avoid predicted crazy queue up later on. For the sake of killing time we decided to cruise around China Town and Leicester Square area just enjoying the somewhat breezy/sunny weather.

Printed tickets.

Printed tickets.

Coming up to the garden at center we stumbled upon the red carpet show preceding a premiere viewing of AntMan at Odeon (coming out July 17). We stood and observed for a while, watching as Paul Rudd walked along the carpet with fellow co-stars Michael Douglas, Michael Pena and David Dastmalchian.

Then before we knew it a security guard approached us. I thought we were going to be asked to leave or move up – instead we were asked if we were interested in watching the movie as there were a few spare tickets.

Hakz and I looked at each other, I was both confused and surprised. Before I could ask ‘WhoWhatWhereWhenHowCat?’

we were ushered into a line with a few other confused people along a set of barriers with 3 more security guards.

** We then looked at the time and noticed it was at least 1 or 2 hours before we had to head over to the Prince Charles Cinema where Dear White People was showing. Still not sure on which one to pick we played rock, paper scissors like 5 times. Then we thought of the fact that we PAID for our tickets to DWP screening.

Before we could make a final decision, a woman came past and did a head count to which my friend and I were ’49 and 50′. When that was over the barriers were opened and we were directed to walk along the red carpet.

Boy were we happy! This movie was on our bucket list and now here we are with the opportunity to watch it. With all the buzz from the red carpet and the overwhelming crowd within the cinema and people rushing to their seats, we decided to stay in the Antman screen.

I asked one of the workers where I could buy popcorn, to which i got a mumbled response. Before I could even ask again we were rushed by the crowd and decided it was best to find my seat before I end up with limited choice.

Finally arriving at our seats we saw that each seat had a bag of popcorn and drink readily waiting (YAAAYYY!) We then sat down proceeded to watch the red carpet continue live on the big screen before proceeding to greet the actors again and watch the movie.

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By 9:30 the ending credits came and with movies (especially Marvel ones) I tend to stay until the end in case of extra scenes or a teasing clip for a follow up movie. But this time I rememebered that DWP started half an hour ago so there was a chance to still get in. It was worth the effort since it was a 10 second run between the 2 cinemas.

With that Hakz and I belted for Prince Charles and luckily managed to get in.

WOOWHOO! 2 MOVIES IN ONE DAYYY! YAAAYYYYYY!

To be honest, DearWhitePeople was disappointing. I predicted it to be a 6 but it ended up being a 4/10

Antman was awesome and pretty much saved the day (8/10). But then again I ahve always been more of an action packed comedy sorta girl. I’m also very much into comics and games so this movie was nerd candy for me 😛

Plus Hakz and I concluded that it was actually better than the second Avengers movie, Age of Ultron.

We also have a free screening on Sunday – but of course when that day has come and gone I shall tell y’all about it.

Talk soon.

Stella ^_^

Challenge: Doritos Roulette

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Hey guys!

My great friend Hakranium and I decided to take on the Dorito’s Roulette Challenge which consists of a pack of cheesy doritos with a few hidden extra spicy ones. Whoever ends up eating the spicy one feels the burning wrath of chilli, thus losing the challenge. The result? Check the video to find out!

Thanks for watching.

Stella

The Curse of Majora’s Mask.

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Ok so…

(22nd June)This happened:

Doesn't look as dramatic as it actually was. ..

Doesn’t look as dramatic as it actually was. ..

GUUURRRL! (Or, BOOOOOOOOOY) – Honey boo chillee. – LEMME TELL Y’ALL ABOUT IT.

You see, ‘what-had-happened’ was:

One of my close friends had bought me this necklace knowing my unhealthily-intense passion for the Zelda game series.

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Gift from my friend. The Majora’s Mask necklace.

It’s awesome I must say, but mind you – I have never played Majora’s mask. I KNOW RIGHT?

Blame my other friend for exposing me to the damn creepypasta story based on the game. Creepypasta is just a punch of internet horror stories passed around, whether they are true or not – I would rather not know. If you are unfamiliar with the creepy pasta linked to the game discussed, click here.

Well, after the traumatizing experience of reading and watching the visuals for Majora’s Mask’s creepypasta – I opted out of ever, like EVER playing the game.

That was like 4 years ago, and at this point in time I thought I had matured. I thought I was ready to take the plunge. Also, with the remake of the game coming out on the 3DS I thought f*** it, why not?

That was until today. Mind you, I had received this necklace with a bunch of other Zelda merchandise about a week ago but just hesitated when it came to this particular object. But today I was feeling good, I was going out with my friend to get some grub and thought – Yup! I’m gonna wear it today! (Plus it looked cute with my outfit.)

So I got dressed and got my bag, before leaving my room I ‘gangsterly’ threw my chain on. I ran down the stairs and ushered my friend to throw on their shoes.

(Author note: Guys, at this point I don’t know why but as I am writing this and getting near to the horror I have started sweating…)

After I put on my own shoes, I call out to my mother in the kitchen and tell her I lover her (Author Note: Ok, not really but I feel like this works for dramatic effect. Ok, I’ll shut up.)

I open the door… and walk out. Ok at this point its all a blur, I either awkwardly hopped back or the door just took a swing – either way, I was left with a chunk of my flesh gorged out just besides my left ankle.

To be honest, I hadn’t even realized at the time that it had happened. I was wearing tights and they were not in anyway torn or destroyed. My mindset was: if my tights were intact, then so was I.

BOY, was I wrong. (Or Guurl, or Honey boo – you get the point).  -.-‘

Next thing I know I yank off my tights and all I see is a gaping white hole near my ankle. Quite small looking from the outside but extremely freaking deep with some flesh hanging out. I remember my mum on the verge of fainting. My friend called the NHS and they suggested I get to the A&E after forwarding  my info to the clinic.

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Long story short, I never did get to do out with my friend and instead I ended up with stitches and superglue..

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE’S SUPERGLUE FOR SKIN?! Wtf… I had no idea… Or maybe it’s just normal super glue. o.0

Haha I feel hardcore because I got my first set of stichtes but it wasn’t even by something epic..

Just a lousy/clumsy accident…

Or was it? (Cue X files music).

Maybe this is a sign that I shouldn’t go within a mile radius of that damn game. Sigh. The universe has spoken guys. What can I say?

Seriously guys, that necklace is cursed. I love it but hate it and don’t know whether I should get rid of it or keep it.

Help?

Thanks for listening/reading.

Stella

30Day Abs Challenge: Day 10

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For the first post, please click here

Ok so Day 10  and I already feel like a fail.

I’m like a third of the way in and I did not complete the list. I did 15 of each thing because i felt that was what my body could take.

Kinda upset with myself. Gonna do double tomorrow or probably ‘pimp out’ the list a bit.

I will definitely work out everyday for the month but I just might do a ‘remix’.

#WontQuit

Stella

** This was written right after my workout so still on Day 10 but past 11:59pm so its basically day 11 now. (o.o huh?)

30 Day Ab Challenge

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Heyy guys What’s up?
Pardon my absence,  I have just been Getting ready for my final FINAL big exam. + dedicating June to fitness and health.

I’ve started off with a basic 30 day abs challenge.  Saw it floating around once and decided to wait till the start of a new month so I can do it in accordance to date and not lose track like I would usually do.

Not been easy but I am loving it.
I told one close friend that I trust about it, and they have kindly given up a bit of time everyday to meet up and train with me for motivation. I am only day 4 (rest day today) and  liking it so far..

I love doing crunches and although planks are annoying I like those too.
I cannot stand sit ups and leg raises but if I had to choose it would be: leg raises.

Was this possibly inspired by my soon to come Beach holiday?  Maybe haha.

I may post some pics if I notice any difference.

Of course I may need to experiment with my diet but we shall see about that…

One step at a time haha.

Wish me luck!

Stella

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**Note: There’s an article arguing again this 30 day ab challenge posted here: http://manchestersandc.co.uk/2014/06/06/doing-the-30-day-ab-challenge-stop/

Just wanted to post that up for the sake of another perspective (which can be nice and insightful, at times.)

I still want to do it. Why? Because I can and it feels good to start something and see it all the way through.

Friends

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Am I seriously the only person on the planet that has not watched Friends?

The references I hear on a day to day basis are just killing me.

.. and I know their Friends references because when someone says something they chuckle and then glance at me. We both share an awkward pause before they ask: Yo dude, haven’t you watched friends? – You know.. the part with the…’

and I’m like ‘Nah bruh… Have no idea.’

I can’t be the only one right? o.0

Final Exam Hell

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Well, with less than a week left till my exam, I sure am coming to certain realizations pretty darn late. For example, realizing that my lecturer is satan. -.-”

I kid you not. I legit think she is. #certified biootch! (I felt like that was needed)

Hear this: Part of my final exam is based on discussion. We have to talk to our lecturer to prove the shit stuff that we know. Last year (with a different lecturer) we were given one topic, so in result we were able to plan things to discuss to do with that specific topic. This year however…. (Why am I already trembling?) the woman gives us 10 topics. But that’s not the worst part… It’s what she says:

“Ok so here are 10 topics, from these 10 only 4 will appear in the exam and you must only select  to discuss.” So in other words it’s a bit of russian roulette. If you pick 1 subject, you are screwed because the odds are fucking against you….

UNLESS – you pick 7 subjects to roughly devise a plan for so that you stand a chance of at least 1 of them appearing. Because of course they need 4 topics, imagine trying to prepare 6 and the other 4 you avoided were the exact same ones she picked!!!!!! (Am I even making sense?)

TELL ME – This is not the work of satan. I dare you.

TRY to testify that my lecturer has not got demonic blood flowing through her veins.

ASDFDGFHGKJL; FUCK. FUDGE!  I wanna cry.

No, I kid (partially). My lecturer is a very nice lady. But it’s just that she dropped it on us a week before the exam and it just got me tearing up inside like a lil BITCH toddler.

I think I found a way around it… I still have to break a sweat but I don’t think it’s as bad. (Lol I’m lying to myself)

Anywho, wish me luck guys!

Send me all your good luck, positive energy and shizz. Much appreciated.

Stella

* I’ll probably reveal how I got around it if it works out lol.