Let your hair down, grab that wooden spoon and belt out these lyrics with me
'Preeeettaaaaaaaaaaaay'
- Mego
London Lovin
I was only in London for 3 days, but it was instant love. The amazing sights, fantastic accents, ah-may-zing shopping (Primark is a broke girls dreammm), crazy partying and great food. I only wish I could've stayed longer, there's so much to experience there, but there's always next time. I leave you with a few of my captures of my trip:
Definitely couldn't leave without visiting the famed Harrods
I stayed at the Citizen M, highly recommend it to anyone traveling to London or Amsterdam. It is super chic and modern and each hotel is uniquely decorated. Also it's really high tech, you control your room with a remote or an ipad, there's mood lighting and free movies it's well worth the price.
On the London Eye
'Living' in London (have you bought your toque yet?)
Ello Ben
Is it too early to book another trip?
-Nicole aka earthwanderer
Been around the world and I - I - I
So as I said in my last post I just recently returned to reality from my stupid awesome month long trip to Amsterdam. Why Amsterdam you ask, well aside from it being scenically beautiful and completely amazing, the love of my life happens to live there and we do the whole long distance thing from Toronto to Amsterdam. It has its tough points (the whole ocean apart thing, for one) but so far it's been pretty awesome, aside from him being one of the best things that has happened to me, our love also takes us to amazing places we've never been before. I've been to Amsterdam, Paris, London, Spain, New York and who knows if I would have traveled to these places had it not been for my relationship. Love and travel? What could be better.
This trip was the best to date, it was like my graduation present to myself, three and a half weeks in Amsterdam, a trip to London and another trip to Barcelona. I'll split up the trip posts, and start off this wanderlust fiesta with Barcelona, Spain. So the best way to see Barcelona if you only have 2 days is by motor scooter, how me and my boyfriend managed to rent a scooter with no international license or European license is beyond me *cue chamilionaire's ridin dirty*, but we did it and let me tell you I was scared for my life on the back of that scooter. However I got to see everything, we got everywhere super fast and it was surprisingly cheap! Also having a friend that lives there is a great help too (Hey Claire boo). The one thing I expected from Barcelona was nice weather and beautiful beaches, and boy did I not get any of that lol it was cold most of our trip and the one time we went to the beach there was what seemed to be a category 4 hurricane and an intense sand storm -_- .... I'm sorry was I complaining?
We checked out as much as we could, the most memorable and important sites to check out when you're in Barcelona are any or all of Antoni Gaudi's surrealist architectural masterpieces. We visted the infamous Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and the Park Guell. Antoni Gaudi must have been on something, cause all of his works are like something someone on mushrooms would describe to you. If Barcelona wasn't on your bucket list, after these pics...it should be, if not for the warm weather and nice beaches, then definitely for Gaudi. Without further adieu, my captures of Barcelona.
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| La Sagrada Familia |
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| La Pedrera |
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| Hey Boyfriend |
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| Park Guell |
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Wish I could post all my pictures, but you get the gist....pure awesomeness.
-Nicole "take me back" Simmons
Milestones
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So I just recently got back from an amazing month long trip to Europe (vaycay posts and pics to come) and not even a week later was my graduation. I wasn't really excited about it or thought much of the whole thing, but let me tell you it feels DAMN good to officially draw that chapter of my life to a close. Four long hard years of studying, tests, projects, stress, and fun times and the rewarding feeling of never having to do it again is (excuse my french) fucking fantastic.
School takes up a shitload of our life, from age 6 to 23 I have been in school learning, for the most part haha, and just like that I'm finished. It's like I'm Django and I just got my free man papers, it's sooo liberating! Now comes the question of what now? I'm off to mold my life, I have to be a grown up....such a scary thought. Job, Car, House, Marriage, Kids? That's how it's supposed to go right? Nah fuck that, I'm not one for conventionality, it's time for me to let life actively happen to me. Meaning I'm going to enjoy these next few months and see where life takes me but never let life just happen to me, but wherever it takes me you best believe broke&living is going to be a huge part of it. Whatever happens I'm ready and willing, the future better bring it *pelvic thrusts*
Nicole - The Graduate
SENSIBLE FOOTWEAR
There was a time when you'd spend a good fraction of your pay cheque on a pair of kicks that were over priced, uncomfortable and more than likely half a size too small. Ah yes, the joys of being in high school. Gone are those days and now, being the young adult that you are it's only right that you buy shoes that meet your needs and are worth the investment. That's right homie, the Concords you just bought that squeeze your big toe and irritate your corns? Not worth it.
Let me take this opportunity to introduce you to the Nike Roshe Run's. They've been on the market for over a year but, I've only recently purchased these bad boys and let me say, I absolutely love them. The Roshe's are the epitome of simplicity, they're everything you need in a go-to sneaker. Features include full mesh up top which is great for breathability and a Phylon midsole that's both lightweight and perfect for impact protection. In addition, the collar doubles as an ankle support and offers protection. The rubber outsole covers all your traction needs which makes this the perfect sneaker to hit the gym or the track in.
If you're looking for a sneaker that offers arch support, comfort and is lightweight at an affordable price point, this is your shoe! If you spend majority of your day on your feet (that means all my nurses, servers, interns, and retail shorties) pick these sneakers up, they'll change your life!
Nike waddap?
-Mego
THEME MUSIC THURSDAY
Doesn't James Blake look like one of the cashiers at Lavish & Squalor or is it just me? Anyway, while listening to his most recent album, I fell in love with Take a Fall for Me feat. RZA. You know that one song you keep pulling up before it even hits the chorus? This is it!
I heard through the grapevine that great love, it takes time-Mego
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