Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do

I feel that some of these photos are a good representation of my life right now.  Yesterday my car Gandalf failed his M.O.T. test and it turns out loads of his body is corroded.  There's nothing we can do to save him and I'm pretty heartbroken.  I only got to drive him for a year :(  I'm now having to look for a new car which is proving to be very difficult.  My plans to save up for a Mini have been scrapped too because all my savings will be going on my new car.

I don't want this blog post to be all doom and gloom though!  My nose cast is finally off and I'm so happy with the results.  My nose bump is gone and I haven't had any headaches since the operation :D  It'll be a little while before my nose feels better but I don't regret having the op one bit.  I have a hospital appointment tomorrow and then I'm going into the city with my mum.  Hopefully the end of this week will be better than the beginning!

Meet Hamlet

Say hi to my leopard gecko! :D I took some photos of him in his new vivarium and thought it would be fun to share them with you guys.  Leopard geckos aren't very big lizards and are pretty easy to look after, plus they come in a variety of gorgeous colours and patterns.  Hamlet is yellow, white and purple with lots of black spots.  It took me ages to convince my parents to let me have a lizard but they love him now!  One thing I love about leopard geckos is that they appear to be smiling all the time which is adorable.

I'm not going to be around much for the next couple of weeks as I had an operation last Wednesday and need to recover.  I also have a uni deadline coming up and have so much work to do D:  It's going to be hectic and I'll be glad when it's over :)

Anyway I'd love to hear about any pets you have!  If you've written a blog post about them feel free to link me to it ♥

30 Random Facts About Me

I've loved reading everyone's 'facts about me' posts so decided to do my own.  It has reminded me that we're all different people, and it's lovely getting to know more about someone other than what clothes and makeup they like!  I've decided to split my post up with some of my photographs/artwork too :)

1.  I am 4'11.  I stopped growing when I was about 12.

2. I went to a private school for 5 years and pretty much hated it.

3.  I used to be really artistic but my 6th form art teacher destroyed my confidence and passion.  After my first year he took me to one side and said 'Everything you have created this year has been crap.'

4.  However I am currently on a games art and design course!

5.  I have flown a plane a few times.  I have also been taught how to use a gun (but I'm pretty sure I'd need to be reminded how to use one now).

6.  I have a phobia of telephones.  I will rarely pick up a ringing phone and I have to write things down before ringing someone so I know what to say.

7.  I love animals.  I have 2 cats, 11 fish and a leopard gecko.  I have owned 2 other cats, 4 hamsters, 2 gerbils and a pony.

8.  I grew up with video games and my fondest memories usually involve them.  I would list games that I've loved over the years but there are too many.

9.  I have recently started watching Adventure Time and it's hilarious.

10.  I love anything to do with Rilakkuma and Beatrix Potter.

11.  I have never been very girly.  Growing up I was a huge tomboy and preferred playing with my brother's toys.

12.  I was bullied in primary school and private school.  One boy in particular sent me threats and abuse almost constantly.  I ended up complaining and got him expelled.  However my 'best friend' turned out to be one of the worst bullies.

13.  Because of this I have low self esteem and a negative view of my body.

14.  I am a huge bookworm.

15.  I have not been on many holidays but I did get to go to Italy with a friend years ago.  It was amazing.

16.  I love am obsessed with dinosaurs.

17.  Some of my favourite movies are: Lilo & Stitch, Princess Mononoke, Jurassic Park, Avatar, Lord of the Rings, How To Train Your Dragon, The Road To El Dorado and Wall-E.

18.  I'm a very open-minded atheist.

19.  I have 2 tattoos: wolf paws on my chest and a pixel heart on my left wrist.  I would like to get a lucky cat on my foot next.

20.  I saw the Spice Girls in London when I was very little and I barely remember any of it.

21.  My favourite animals are wolves, African wild dogs, deer and foxes.

22.  My dream cars are a classic mini, classic VW beetle and a Lotus Elise.

23.  I have always wanted a husky and a german shepherd.

24.  I name loads of my things after Lord of the Rings characters.

25.  I prefer Digimon over Pokemon.  I am unbelievably excited for the next Pokemon game on the DS, as well as the Animal Crossing game coming out this year.

26.  Bath is one of my favourite places ever.

27.  I have a Summer job selling sea food on the coast.  I tried eating most of it last year and found it all disgusting :(

28.  I love listening to orchestral music, especially movie and game soundtracks.

29.  I am a dog and a cat person.  I could never pick between them.

30. I am having a rhinoplasty operation this Wednesday and I'm so nervous and excited!  I have a bump on my nose that causes horrendous headaches so hopefully this will fix it.  Fingers crossed!