I hadn't really asked for anything as at this age i guess you are just grateful if anyone remembers however my mama brought me a selection of gifts including new Clarks Originals which every true playa needs especially in a dusty pink, Liberty Vans, a tartan dress and then some little bits including a book about fonts which I have already started reading and also made myself a bookmark, squeezed in some crafting this weekend. There was also a floral flask ready for my return to school so I am equipped with tea and won't have to go to Pret every hour, honestly I spend so much money on refreshments and once you're in Pret its hard to stop at just the drink. I'm all over their salad selection.
As you can see in the photograph below she also brought me ''The Great British Bake Off'' diary which also includes a recipe for each month, pretty suave. I was treated to a playa status breakfast and most definitely indulged in a croissant with Nutella as well as the granola, the run after this was pretty speedy with all the sugar in me!
I did actually run on my birthday mainly because all week I hadn't clocked any kilometres as my back was in so much pain. The guys at work were literally inhaling the sweet smell of deep heat for a good 5 days so when I woke up on friday with no ache I knew I had to get back in the game, after all its been a week and the kilometre reading stands at one birthday 6k.
Mama kindly also got me a Pantone mug which is the first of my collection, I wanted to start collecting a mug set so I could display them nicely in my playa pad (which I have been dreaming about all day) sometimes I think I have taken the wrong career route, I love house/interiors so much.
As you can see it wasn't just the one mug I received but my lovely other half of B.unit got me one, now to be fair I have been going on about these for a while so it is such a treat to have them in my paws. I let Bryony borrow one but quickly washed it after she used it and put it back on display! Also as an avid hot drink drinker you need a good quality mug else they stain really easily and there is no staining on my watch I can assure you. B's card was a 1st, she said she was going for the 3D effect with I think she defiantly achieved and we both agreed it was a 100% improvement on last years piece of a4 folded with a present drawn on quickly in her car with a biro. What is better than a homemade card though and I have a fair few from B with this one standing strong as the best contender for composition, colour scheme and date delivered!!
These weren't the only pantone wonders I received except I actually had these a few weeks earlier than my birthday as I was round my aunties who asked me to go upstairs and move something when my very beady eye spotted a pantone box to which I shouted ''Whatttt? you got pantone coasters..'' not realising they probably weren't hers as currently living under a pile of washing. My aunty was kind enough to let me have them early as I was so excited and wanted to use them, she also took a mental note never to leave any presents in the house. I'm like a hound, sniffing out playa items. As well as the coasters she also gave me some beautiful flowers which are currently sat on my desk brightening up the cold evenings.
In the above photograph you can actually see one of the presents from my best Mrs Bega. It was so weird not seeing her for 2 weeks whilst she honeymooned it up in Mexico so this week we had a massive catchup looking through photographs, watching videos of zip wiring through the jungle, discussing the mischief I had been up to whilst my number one oracle was away. Thats what my mama calls Liz.. The Oracle, in a good way as in if I ever have any problems I go to Liz and she pretty much points me in the right direction..sometimes shoves me there. Again much like all my other presents a lot of thought went in to my gifts which I guess is the nicest thing about presents, well thats what I think.
I haven't actually mentioned it but my favourite shop to visit is 'The Hambledon', whenever I feel a bit downbeat I will take a visit and literally leave feeling so happy, the basement is filled with exquisite menswear such as Woodwood, Norse Projects, Woolrich and loads more then the middle levels are sort of a lifestyle vibe. Including cards, wrapping paper, homeward, cake making tools, books, skincare but now I'm not talking any kind of books or previously mentioned these are the most exquisite items and every time I go there I want to re decorate, make a card or a cake. Upstairs they also have womenswear though I have never purchased anything, its a little out of my price range but maybe when I am a refined women in Laura Ashley/ Liberty/ Hip Hop crib I will be able to just kit my life out in that shop.
So Liz very kindly purchased me some gifts from my favourite place in the world, when I opened the card I said ''This is a very nice card....'' inquisityively and she replied with a smug look ''Hambledon''. And the presents were a real treat, you may have gathered I love being at home and have pretty much planned out my whole house including the colour of the tablecloths so when I opened '' A place called Home'' I was quick to browse the pages for inspiration and thats exactly what it for, it gives you loads of ideas of tidy clutter (one of my favourite things) colour schemes and also the vibes for each room. Alongside the book Liz also purchased me ''Home sweet home'' bunting to hang up above my desk and an updated classic...Basically wherever I go I have always had a photo of us out when we were 18 sat on my desk. Got to say we look pretty glam in it compared to the updated version which features us hungover the day after Liz's hen do still wearing our glasses and seeing how attractive we could look with no makeup! It was such a thoughtful present and my card read ''If you ever get sad when you're back in london look at us here'' and to be fair every time I think about that day I smile.
On the subject of my favourite shop, I received another treat from that kingdom of all things gangsta. Basically about 2 months ago I said to my friends Pete and Sarah ''I'm going to buy Liz and Steve a custard cream cushion from The Hambledon for their wedding, its the best thing I have ever seen, if someone brought it for me I would be so haps'' to which Pete replied '' Why? Who wants a cushion for a present, thats not really a wedding present''. I then retracted my cushion ideas and opted for something else for the Begas, however Sar and Pete surprised me with the cushion of dreams. Yes they had taken a trip to Winchester and brought me the Custard Cream cushion, I was literally so haps and as soon as I got home from our gingerbread latee outing I placed it perfectly on my bed. I am in love with it and it is the start to my Nikki McWilliams biscuit collection for sure. I have to say as well they won the award for the funniest card which ended ''Enjoy your birthday as tomorrow it will be scone''. I don't think I will ever mature out of my love for puns!
You might think it stopped there but your wrong, my birthday lasted all weekend with ciders at the pub friday, Starbucks afternoons, Vipizzas at prezzo and wine saturday evening and a Japanese affair sunday evening with my friend Amelia and Hayley. They kindly took me to ZEN which is one of my favourite places to eat AND had brought me some more treats including the holy grail of my life last week... a velvet hair scrunchie. I have been borrowing Amelias all week at work and when she tried to take it off me I exclaimed it was the only thing making me happy as I couldn't run! Guilt tripped her into letting me wear it for 2 days but now no need as I have my very own along side the much needed trainer wipes, Cath Kidson bits and as Amelia said ''A tin to put all your arty things in.'' I think it will actually fit some biscuits in for delivery! We had a lovely evening and stuffed our faces with wine and literally the whole menu, I have managed a handful of grapes today as I was still so stuffed from last night and thats not even exaggerating. Oh and the Milkway present too because thats my favourite cheat day scooby snack.
I have had other presents swell from various other family member including wine, chocolate, nail varnishes, baking books, socks, jewels, money and another pair of converse. I was absolutely spoilt rotten which makes me sound like I'm 5 but I really was. This whole blog post kind of seems like it was ''Look what I got'' but it was more ''Look how amazing and thoughtful my friends and family are''. I thought to myself this morning how much thought each of them had all gone too, there wasn't one present which wasn't thought about and I'm a very lucky playa to have such exquisite people in my life. Thats kind of getting soppy and I have definitely lost some playa points but I am so grateful to everyone who made my birthday amazing and to all my friends/ family for kitting out not only my playa palace but also my feets, hair and head.
So its back to normal life of a hustla now, working, baking (gonna have to make my pals some real treats to say thank you for all of this) and running. I am just going to go for an evening one now and see how we go on the back which will decide if I keep the target at 120 or take it down again, the thing is I don't want to hurt it again because not running for over a week made me sad so I don't want to push it.
I thought I had better post a track and it had to be done, I have this on my playlist for squatting, such a banger...
PS I love you pals and family! You're the best, I never wanted a big booty hoe you're presents were much more appreciated.
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