Friday night at the cinema is always a good night out and tonight Mat and I saw Avengers: Age of Ultron in all its glorious 3D. I'm still excited by it although this may be enhanced by all the steroids I'm on...
Just in case you've missed any of the low-key publicity going on with this film in all the print journals, TV & various social networking sites (*sarcastic face*), here is a useful link:
Avengers: Age of Ultron - useful info
It was all sorts of superhero hokum but I really enjoyed it! I found it quite exhilirating in parts. Not necessarily intellectually (sorry) but the special effects were superb. I embraced all the noise and I gave a little yelp when we stayed and watched beyond the credits....(no spoilers!).
I've even chosen which 'Avenger' I would like to be and that's Thor - mostly because he wears a cape, carries that kick-ass hammer, is beyond good looking with his long blond hair and beautifully put together face AND gets to say "I am Thor, son of Odin" pretty much all the time. Standard superhero qualities really.
There is still a geek in me. Not much of one but definitely still there. I have surprised myself by how much there is. I'll be going to Comic Con with Martha next if I'm not careful.... ;-)
I guess what I'm trying to get at is that the cancer and all its grisly side effects may have changed me these last few months but I'm still me - sad geek and all and willing to ride out the storm like a true 'avenger' so more of the 'real' me surfaces :-)
By the way, I really can't wait for the new Star Wars film - only six months to go!
Saturday 25 April 2015
Thursday 23 April 2015
Hawking, Monkeying Around & Squirrelling Away
So, two weeks ago we went to Devon for a short weekend break. It wasn't planned that way but it turned into 'Animal Magic'. All that was missing was Johnny Morris and Terry Nutkins. For those of you of a much younger vintage, click on their names to find out more about these fine gentlemen greatly missed.
The monkeys were great although my expectations were perhaps a tad high as I was wanting all sorts from them (at least one pirouetting!?!) but I think the weather was perhaps a little warm for them to be giving us all a 'performance'.
The hawks and their handlers were fantastic if a little scary (the hawks not the handlers) and the strange face I have below is because the American Eagle weighed half a stone...
Finally, you can't really get any cuter than a red squirrel. I was delighted to have finally seen one at last and this one was the supermodel of red squirrels by being on performance. So much prettier than its cousin grey.
The photos speak for themselves but just in case you were interested, links to the places we visited are here:
Monkey World (Dorset)
Hawkridge Birds of Prey Centre
Red Squirrel encounter at Escot Park
Apologies for the short blog post but I'm not 100% - new chemo cycle has wiped me out a little and emotionally I'm still drained. I'm holding on to the belief that by being strong now, things will get better.
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| View from our B&B in Seaton |
All photos belong to She With A Capital V
Saturday 11 April 2015
Whatever it takes
I have to admit that in recent days I have been succumbing to feeling rather down lately. Miserable in fact. All this treatment is causing toxicity within me that is not only affecting my brain and body but my emotions too. It's not a good combination, a good look or a good place to be. F-ck. You. Cancer.
However, because I am a stubborn bitch, I refuse to let this hideous disease get the better of me and try to embrace whatever my cheering section have in store for me. Or whatever it takes in my head to increase my positivity.
I forgot to write about my visit to Rye last month which was lovely albeit a little cold. Mat and I ate a delicious lunch at the Mermaid Inn which apparently is one of the most haunted places in the UK. Didn't feel or see anything ghoulish. And also went on a trip to RHS Wisley to see some beautiful orchids and partaking in a picnic in the grounds organised by my mother-in-law. Thank you Anita!
More recently, below are some photos of what I have been enjoying the last few days more as a reminder for me that whatever it takes, the fight is worth fighting for, even if it is just with myself.
Thank you to all of you - you know who you are.
Belated Car Wash present..... Yes I am odd, a cheap date, slightly bizarre and probably parts of my brain belong to a 6 year old hence I get on so well with children but I have to confess to really liking car washes! As in sitting in the car while it is taking place. I like how they make you feel all safe and dangerous all at the same time with the big washer foams and foamy water and loud noise. I asked for this as a birthday present and yesterday, I finally got it from my husband. Admittedly, the car was filthy from his recent climbing trip so needed a wash anyway but it was probably one of the nicest experiences I have had with Mat in a while.
Who would have thought a BP Connect in Ewell would provide such lovely and romantic views. There was even a sunset!
Feel free to add your comments below on how weird, odd, strange this is. I won't care. As far as I'm concerned, sitting in car washes are the way forward you know!
Bournemouth Easter .... I love Bournemouth for many reasons and I have lots of good memories there. Easter was spent with family, playing on the beach and my niece finally mastering how fun sand can be. I thought I would add the photo of the Tesco Express in an old church over in Westbourne (posh bit of Bournemouth) as I was just well, flabbergasted by it!
A shame I wasn't feeling well enough to enjoy all that Bournemouth had to offer this time around but definitely will be there again soon.
A Good Friday... was spent with this little lady. She's called Anna, is aged 18 months and as you can see has developed a penchant for hats and playing with straws. She is a real bundle of fun and character and her parents, Kira and Sean were kind enough to invite me to play with her as well as indulge in a lovely lunch over in Teddington.
However, because I am a stubborn bitch, I refuse to let this hideous disease get the better of me and try to embrace whatever my cheering section have in store for me. Or whatever it takes in my head to increase my positivity.
I forgot to write about my visit to Rye last month which was lovely albeit a little cold. Mat and I ate a delicious lunch at the Mermaid Inn which apparently is one of the most haunted places in the UK. Didn't feel or see anything ghoulish. And also went on a trip to RHS Wisley to see some beautiful orchids and partaking in a picnic in the grounds organised by my mother-in-law. Thank you Anita!
More recently, below are some photos of what I have been enjoying the last few days more as a reminder for me that whatever it takes, the fight is worth fighting for, even if it is just with myself.
Thank you to all of you - you know who you are.
Belated Car Wash present..... Yes I am odd, a cheap date, slightly bizarre and probably parts of my brain belong to a 6 year old hence I get on so well with children but I have to confess to really liking car washes! As in sitting in the car while it is taking place. I like how they make you feel all safe and dangerous all at the same time with the big washer foams and foamy water and loud noise. I asked for this as a birthday present and yesterday, I finally got it from my husband. Admittedly, the car was filthy from his recent climbing trip so needed a wash anyway but it was probably one of the nicest experiences I have had with Mat in a while.
Who would have thought a BP Connect in Ewell would provide such lovely and romantic views. There was even a sunset!
Feel free to add your comments below on how weird, odd, strange this is. I won't care. As far as I'm concerned, sitting in car washes are the way forward you know!
Bournemouth Easter .... I love Bournemouth for many reasons and I have lots of good memories there. Easter was spent with family, playing on the beach and my niece finally mastering how fun sand can be. I thought I would add the photo of the Tesco Express in an old church over in Westbourne (posh bit of Bournemouth) as I was just well, flabbergasted by it!
A shame I wasn't feeling well enough to enjoy all that Bournemouth had to offer this time around but definitely will be there again soon.
A Good Friday... was spent with this little lady. She's called Anna, is aged 18 months and as you can see has developed a penchant for hats and playing with straws. She is a real bundle of fun and character and her parents, Kira and Sean were kind enough to invite me to play with her as well as indulge in a lovely lunch over in Teddington.
This weekend we are visiting the Dorset/Devon borders so more updates and photos to follow on this.
All photos belong to She With A Capital V
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