Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 premier

Back in May I won tickets for the Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 world premier in London. I was so excited and invited my younger brother as a way of thanks for taking me to Buckingham palace.

Tickets!

We collected out tickets from a different cinema and went to eat for a few hours until it started. When we came back we had to queue to get let in. We handed in our phones and cameras and walked the red carpet. This bit was the best bit. No-one even noticed us,, but it was a awesome experience. Now this is where is went down hill quite quickly. I expected to go in a big room, perhaps at the back separately from the stars etc. But the same room none the less. Oh no! We were push down the back hall ways past the staff room in to a Costa cafe.

We then went up stairs and it turns out we were in one of three small cinemas for competition winners. There were no seats together at the first cinema. Some people asked to go in the second or third cinema. The guard was really grumpy and said she wanted to fill the first cinema up. Some people complained we arrived first so we should get to seat together rather than the people who arrive late. But no! PMS guard was just in a grumpy mood that day.

Before being disappointed

We had to sit watching the red carpet on the screen for an hour, knowing we would never even be in the same room as the stars. In fact the people waiting outside had more of a premier experience than we did! I mean for goodness sake, they even let Jordan (or Katie Price, whatever she calls herself now days) in!!

The movie itself was really good! Jennifer Lawrence is a brilliant actress. I want to read the books now.

I really think in future they should call it an advanced preview rather than a premier. And truth be told, If I had known this was the case I wouldn't have wasted a day off work.... I felt really bad for the people who wore full length gowns and really made an effort. Oh well. I will have to meet my future best friend Jennifer Lawrence another time ;)

London and new starts.

Natural history museum London

The reason I haven't updated for ages is because I've move to London! I got a job as a receptionist/ administrator two months ago. In fact loads of things have been happening.

First I moved to Canary Wharf (I have since moved). I have been exploring London! I meet my best friend (Dido). I also met my boyfriend. So first things first. I started my new job the day before going to Buckingham palace. I've now been there 6 months, though it feels like longer. I work on reception within a college.

When I first moved to London it was quite London as I didn't know anyone. I just explored the museum and went for walks. Though I will never go into a museum on a Saturday again! Crazy!

I have become best friends with the other receptionist during my time here. We support each other when we are getting abuse off students....

At first I went home every other weekend, but now it's once a month. Though, I think my parents are happy because I tend to steal all their food (it's hard living on my wages in London!)

That's all for now! I'll keep you updated!

London Eye

Natural history museum London

The Thames

View from my first room In London.

Halloween 2014

Halloween 2014

This Halloween was mine and my boyfriends first Halloween together. We dressed up as a silent movie. We got white face paint and black clothes. It was fun getting ready together. The only problem was the white paint kept getting everywhere. The clothes, the carpet, my mums car seats.. everywhere! My parents dressed up as Dracula and a zombie bar maid. My mum looked terrifying.

Silent movie costume

My parents dropped us off at our party before going to their own. We went to my friends charity party event. There was a costume competition so everyone had put a huge effort in to their costumes. We ended up winning best couple costume and a prize in the raffle! It was a great night!

Having tea with the queen.

Standards Parade

Last May, I had the opportunity to watch my brother in the standards parade for the queen and then have tea in the Buckingham palace gardens. I was so excited and felt lucky to have this chance.

On the day, we woke up early to get dressed and be there early. We had to wear formal clothes. The dresses had to be over the knee. Unfortunately for us, the weather took a turn for the worse and my white shoes went from white to brown quite quickly.

Standards Parade

We caught a taxi to Whitehall to watch my brother in the standards parade. We had to buy waterproof water jackets by this point, because there were no umbrellas were aloud and it was raining by this point.

We arrived early so we could take photos. We had quite a good view from out seats. The only annoying thing was late comers. Why can't people be on time!! >.< First, the tanks came out and then the horses. My brother was on the opposite side from us, therefore we couldn't see him.  The queen then came in a black car to inspect the horse guards and tanks.

Standards 

After the standards parade we had a few hours so we went for food. We got a few looks from people as we were wearing hats and carrying our heels (we changed into flat shoes to walk about). They must of thought we were going to a wedding.

Ready to meet the Queen

The the afternoon we went for tea at the palace. It was such a wonderful, once in a life time experience. It felt almost surreal walking through the palace to the gardens.

Royal cakes

In the gardens we waited for the Royal family to come out. I saw the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Harry and Princess Anne. They were all so friendly and lovely. I swear Prince Philip smiled at me!

After the royal family went in their area, we could all go for tea and cakes. The food was so delicious! Cakes, sandwiches, tea, coffee etc. As delicious as you would expect from the Queen.

It was such a wonderful day and I was so lucky to be able to go. I won't be forgetting it soon!

Buckingham Palace Gardens

I'm alive!

I've now been back in England for over a month. I can't seem to get any motivation to write my blog. Perhaps it's because I live in the middle of no where!!! I will write a proper post soon I promise......

Last post in Korea

Goodbye classroom

This will be my last post whilst I am living in Korea. I have no internet at home so will be unable to update this blog until March.

Two days before I finished my work, I was called to the administration office. They told me that the old administration had put all my severance money in a bank account. I would have to open an account at this bank and transfer it over to my main bank, even now I still don't understand it.

Normally, you get your severance, flight money and key deposit back two weeks after you finish your contact. They should transfer it over to you home country bank account. But, it seems I have to do all the transferring. Arghhh! So stressful! Main problem is all the Korean teachers are leaving early as it's the end of term. Therefore the only person who can help me is my co-teacher who is 8 months pregnant. I felt awful that she had to travel to the bank with me because she gets tired easy.

Photo booth!

In good news, I finish today!!! It's only a half day because we will all go for an office meal. Yay!! I then have two weeks off until my flight. I am going to spend it meeting friends and saying goodbye.

I think time is going to fly between now and the 28th! Sarah and Sue are going to take me to the bus in the morning of my flight. They want to give a proper goodbye and help me with putting my luggage on the bus. I have great friends!

I'm not really good with goodbyes! But I feel with Sarah and Sue that it won't be goodbye. We will see each other again and keep in contact. When you meet people who make you want to become a better person, you try to keep them in your life.

Photo booth

18 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The hobbit is going back to the Shire!!!