Leaps of faith

I’ve sat with this ‘compose post’ page open for about half an hour now before typing anything, a programme has just started called ‘Freaky Sleepers’ and I am totally intrigued! Have any of you seen it? It’s just quite odd timing as I’ve downloaded an app a few days ago for my ipad, that monitors my sleep phases and movement/noises during the night. So far there has just been the odd talking and snoring (such a classy girl, I know) but I used to suffer from night terrors when I was younger, and a bit of sleep walking too. Nowadays, sometimes my dreams are so vivid and noisy (if that makes sense?) that I can actually wake up in the morning with a sore head. Sleep texting has to be the funniest thing this programme has mentioned – I laugh because I have totally done it! I’m sure most of us have. So tired that you don’t quite remember opening and reading a message, or even sending one.

As much as I love my sleep, and the comfort of home with cosy pj’s in bed – I also can’t do without the odd adventure. There was only a tiny slither of summer left when me and Katrina decided to book a last minute week in the sun. With a strict budget and an open mind, we ended up going to Marmaris in Turkey. 

Starbucks in Glasgow Airport.

Our hotel in Marmaris.

Hungover breakfasts.

Warm summer evenings.

Always a disco nap before it’s time to get ready!

Possibly the most offensive way to display plus size clothing…

Beachfront 🙂

Another note for British Visual Merchandisers – Turkey are ON IT when it comes to mannequins!

Lots of selfies and being silly.

The Turkish landscape was stunning – lush and green leafy mountains off in the distance (not what I was expecting at all)

Funky wee towel arrangement by the Maid on our last day! Haha. I think we got a great deal for a last minute holiday, the hotel was clean and modern, and the weather stayed at about 35C almost the whole week (apart from a little drizzle) and with their currency still being the Turkish Lira rather than the Euro, everything seemed much cheaper! One thing that I did not like, however, was the unwanted and overwhelming attention we got from locals there. In no way am I being big headed, because we weren’t the only females experiencing it! But I felt especially vulnerable without the presence of a male with me. Having so many visible tattoos certainly didn’t help me in busy situations like the markets, and I got thrown in the hotel swimming pool one evening fully clothed because I would not accept a drink from the bar manager! I wouldn’t let someone talk to me or treat me like that in Scotland, so I’m never going to be cool about it happening somewhere else. It was great to catch some last minute sun though. I would love to visit Istanbul one day but I don’t think Marmaris is a place I would return to now I’ve been there once.

Not long after I got back from holiday, I heard that Debenhams at Silverburn had launched a new beauty hall – including Mac! So I went along for a mingle and a wander, but avoided temptation to buy anything for myself. It is my Papa’s birthday soon, so I got him some new aftershave and there was 20% off everything in store that night. I ended up with a bag full of perfume samples in this cute Viv bag along with my purchase. Which made me feel a bit better after all for not buying something for myself 🙂 But the new and improved hall was looking brilliant so I’ll certainly be back. Finding myself in Silverburn a lot these days since it is on the south side of town like me!

Not long after the beauty evening, a rather interesting little parcel arrived on my doorstep. Tony the Tiger has received a makeover for his 60th birthday (would you believe Frosties are that old?!) with his famous scarf being given a revamp by celebrity designer Philip Armstrong. These scarves are limited edition, with only 500 going on sale at the start of the month at £6.99 each. But what I really like is that all the proceeds are being donated to Fareshare food banks to provide 12,000 breakfasts to hungry school children across the uk. I find these colours a bit too bright for me to wear personally, but I think it is such a nice idea and I am even happier to keep it stored safely as something quite unique to look back on in years to come. Maybe one day I’ll be telling my grandchildren about ‘blogging in my day’ and break out the box of heirlooms! Happy Birthday Mr Tiger 🙂

Now when I said earlier that I love going on adventures, I must admit that sometimes the fear of the unknown still really scares me. I’d rather sit and get a tattoo than go to the dentist, I get really uncomfortable watching high tension quiz shows (with big pauses like Million Pound Drop and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire) and even bidding on ebay sends me into a nervous panic. I did actually look into opening my own ebay store once, looking into wholesalers like One2Wear who even do ebay starter kits to make it all SO easy for you. But it turns out that sitting wating for an item to sell makes me just as anxious. So when the people at Ladbrokes set me a challenge to get my heart racing, you can imagine how I felt. I’m not painting a very brave picture of myself but for the love of BLOG I knew I was going to do it! Can you not just teach me a crash course in how to play poker games Oceans 11 style?

Oh no… Tandem Bungee Jump it is then!

I am not going to say anything else here, apart from you have full permission to laugh at my expense at this video! I was in total fear zone, and poor John had been pulled along for the ride and was still being so lovely to me! How he has not dumped me after that I will never know 🙂

(Especially once I draw your attention to the funny George of the Jungle noise he makes as we are pushed off the ledge… Priceless!

Ayden x