As you may already know from previous posts I am spending a large chunk of summer in my homeland Mallorca. For the first week my oldest and most dearest friend has come with me to see why I am so in love with this tiny island, and I think she's becoming as besotted as I. Just thought I would fill you in over breakfast with what we've been up to...
Cafe solo y agua
On Tuesday we arrived at 9am which was perfect as my Aunty over here had taken some holiday so we got a full day together and could visit my Granny and Aunt in Cala Mondrago, a nature reserve which has the most beautiful plants and playas which you will ever see. A great introduction to Mallorca for my friend. Although by the time we got back to my cousin's, a place where I shall call home for the next month, we were exhausted. I don't think I've ever survived on 2 hours sleep before!!
Cala Mondrago
Cala Blava
The rest of the days we have been taking care of my little cousins, running errands and of course going to the beach. Except for yesterday when we went to Palma, the capital of my heart. We met my Granny and Aunt there and spent the day drinking fanta limon, sampling some tapas and going to some amazing shops. Once we tired of this we popped into a relatives house who proceeded to take us to see the most exquisite views of the city via the most dangerous mountain roads I have ever experienced!
I returned to London sooner than expected. We managed to snag two tickets to the gala screening of Sandra Bullock's new movie, The Heat, courtesy of OK! Magazine.
In the end I only had an hour to get ready, so setting my hair in heated rollers, I started working on the warpaint. Just the other day I tweeted about these fabulous new shoes which deserved a special occasion and last night was the perfect opportunity.
Pink suede shoes
My new super pink lipstick
The screening was at the Curzon Cinema in Mayfair.
The red carpet looked majestic, full of people awaiting the celebrities, along
side the hoards of press. We sauntered down, showed our tickets and headed for
our seats.
Red carpet et al
We had great seats, central and close to the front
At our seats was a huge bar of Green and Blacks
milk chocolate and a bottle of water, which was handy while we waited for Alex
Zane to introduce the director, the great Paul Feig and the surprisingly funny
Sandra Bullock. I love Feig, he reminds me of an american Bill Nighy in his
mannerisms and ease with the audience. Sandra Bullock was gorgeous, engaging
and had the cutest pair of heels.
Alex Zane
Sandra Bullock, Paul Feig and Alex Zane
Also in attendance was the comedy duo Jessica Chaffin
and Jamie Denbo; Game of Thrones beauty Natalie Dormer; ex Made in Chelsea
temptress Kimberly Garner and sat just behind us was the entertaining Bradley
Walsh.
There is two things which people who know me will
appreciate, firstly I am RUBBISH at celeb spotting. I live in my own little
world and even if Channing Tatum bumped into me in the street I
can guarantee I would be none the wiser, muttering under my breath
about manners and personal space.
The second thing is it is rare for me to EVER
sit through a movie. Like EVER, EVER. I get bored, wonder off, check my phone
etc. So understandably I was expecting pretty much the same from this movie.
Ohhhh was I wrong! It was fantastic, eye watering-ly, laugh out loud funny. The
plot consisted of a socially awkward FBI agent who gets moved to Boston to
solve a case, where she meets the hysterical Detective Mullins, played
by Melissa McCarthy.
A must watch!
When we left all I could see was flashing lights
and hear people scuffling to get to the front. Yeah, you heard it...
we got pap'ed! It's amazing where a bright lippy and killer pair of heels
can get you. Does that mean I'm officially a Z-lister?!
Poser!
The outcome of the movie has resulted in me wanting
to be an FBI agent. Oh, and go to more red carpet events of course!
The Heat is a must see this summer. For those
interested, here is the trailer:
It was a fantastic evening, although I think I need to head back down to earth pretty soon. Especially considering it is only 12 days until I head to Mallorca for the summer. I'm going for some drinks by the river with my bestie this afternoon, so maybe I'll ground myself tomorrow...
My life as an undergraduate is now officially over. The exams are done and the daily commute to London is over after 3 long, chaotic and life changing years. A friend had won a competition for entry into Scala at Kings Cross that night, so we hit up London to end things on a high. Unfortunately, I was exhausted after all the intense studying but luckily dad offered to pick my friend and I up at 1.30am, not quite seeing the exams out as imagined!
However, my sister and I sure made up for it at the weekend. To celebrate the end of exams and because we are not going on holiday together this year, we decided to go to Polo in the Park at Hurlingham. We also had the glorious idea of checking in for two nights at the Millennium and Copthorne Hotel at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC. BLISS! As some of you may know my sister struggles to leave the house often due to her disability, hence why the hotel meant we had a suitable base nearby if the weekend got too much at any point. Having a sister with a disability isn't all doom and gloom, it has some 4 star highlights..
Who doesn't love Torres?!
On friday we thought we would put the Merlin Pass to use and take a spin on the London Eye. I hadn't been on there since 2001 when it was still a new sight in the capital. The Eye didn't disappoint at all, glorious sunshine meant fantastic views and the atmosphere in the 'pod' is so calm, it was lovely and relaxing.
South London
The Thames towards Vauxhall and Battersea
Although the next day is what I really wanted to talk to you about. Mint Polo at the Park. AMAZING! I do love a trip to the polo, but Hurlingham was chukka blocked (haha, see what I did there?!). Full of beautiful people drinking Pimms, champagne and cocktails from my favourite London bar, Mahiki's. Luckily we had Grandstand tickets so we didn't miss a match and kept out of the way of the bustling crowds.
Pitch invasion of a different kind
Treading Grass, Oh So Polo...
The teams comprised of Sydney, Buenos Aires, Abu Dhabi, Beijing, Moscow and of course, London. Sadly, the second match of the day got caught short after one of the players was thrown from his horse mid play and rushed to hospital. It was very scary, probably more so for his family. Either way, apparently he is fine now which is what matters.
Team Sydney
Team Buenos Aires
London and Abu Dhabi
It was getting all a bit too exhausting for my sister, so we hailed a cab and headed back for some hearty room service courtesy of Frankie's.
Mum, take note...
Cocktails delivered to your door? Yes please.
It was a fabulous weekend and a perfect way to see out 3 years in the Big City. I'm not sure when I'll be back again, but London, it was a pleasure.
So I take it we have all been there, that dreaded moment, where you are sat biting at your nails, blurry eyed, wondering why you ever chose to do a degree?
Well I had one of those moments, except it wasn't just the one, it felt like it was my entire week. Luckily my lovely mummy took me out for a coffee and a gluten free beetroot cake (much nicer than it sounds, I promise). Finally, I was back on track... Until today, when instead it's a mental block. Even just looking at a page of notes gives me a headache. Remind me why we do this to ourselves?
Oh yesss, a degree accompanied by the gloried hope of a first. I already want my results and I haven't done my last exam yet!!
In brighter news, this time next week I'll be returning home after a luxury stay in London! Two nights in a 5 Star hotel and an afternoon of polo is totes' what the doctor ordered.
Anyway, back to the grindstone. I am going to leave you with a couple of photos of my woof's to brighten up your day.
