18. Working on a show with Arabic speaking cast members

One of the newest challenges in my work has been working on a show with Iraqie cast members who mainly don't speak english.

We do have a translator but at the start it was difficult because if you couldn't find them and the cast or you wanted to ask the other one something, you tried to explain it through actions.

It has got easier through the week and we have not just got used to finding ways to explain through gesture but also had a laugh along the way.

For many,it is their first time in the country and they have had the opportunity to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Lift Festival and also work at Riverside Studios.

The cast have been really nice and although we seem to have different ways of working, we have found muddle ground.

This is a great before thirty venture and one I didn't expect to have when I started this : )

17. Getting offered a job without interviewing

Today I had the most extraordinary day.  I woke to find there was a job that I was suited to on one of my regular job sites.

As any normal person would do, I applied for the job straight away (especially as it was to start Monday) and then carried on my day.

Later in the day I checked the application status and it had been looked at several times (which is normally a good sign).

At around 2:30pm I got a cool and was told they would love to have me on a board and I definitely fine to start Monday - insane!  Obviously I checked all the details and made sure I was happy with everything, but yes, I am starting a one week job from Monday with a new company I have never worked with before.  I might expect this from a past client but not from someone who is only going from my experience.

It's been a great way to end the working week and I now feel I deserve a beer : )

16. Eating a Giant Walnut Whip

This was a belated Easter pressie from my boyfriend, who was going to buy me one for Easter Sunday and then Marks and Spencers ran out, so I was just given a more normal egg : (

However, they were so popular, they have randomly brought them back and he bought me one : )

It is cool because the Walnut Whip is bigger in height than a big mug of tea and has little walnut whip hidden inside it (the ones inside are vanilla flavoured, but don't taste like how I normally expect them to).

Very cool and suits the big kid that I am - like a kinder surprise for adults : )

15. Having a Nexplanon put in my arm

For those of you that don't know what this is, it is a contraceptive implant for women, that fits in the underside of the top of the arm.


I used to have an Implanon, but apparently this is it's new replacement.


The main difference between this one is it is inserted using a tiny machine, so that it is in the right place (unlike the old ones, where a doctor inserted my friends one too deep into her arm and she went to hospital to have it removed : s) and the fact that it shows up on x-rays.  It also seems to be a bit longer in length (like a small plastic bendy tube that produces low does of Etonogestral), a bit thicker and is placed slightly higher up the arm than before.


I had mine put in the other day and now that the incision has healed, I don't have to think about it for another 3 years - perfect!

For more information, please look on the official website: http://www.nexplanon.co.uk/

14. Trying to learn how to make an app : s

Try is the word with this task.

Had an urge to try and make an app (especially as I have a computer, Tablet and phone that uses them).

Now I never thought it would be an easy task, but it is definitely a lot harder than I first anticipated.  Actually, I think the set up is the biggest problem rather than the designing/making.

I have so far got as far as half creating the sample app that they suggest first, but my phone doesn't seem to want to connect to the package or my comp, LOL.

Below is a picture of how far I have got so far.

Hopefully I will be able to update this status at some point to made an app, lol.

I have lots of creative ideas and skills, so I do hope that my venture takes off : )

13. Dancing in the Streets

I've worked in Theatre for years and tend to work on musicals, so never get the chance or the urge to go and see them.

However, my friend was working on this show and I'd always wanted to see it, so I went.  It was "Dancing in the Streets"

More like a concert than a normal show, the performance brings you the best Motown hits from the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, The Temptations and many more.

The concert was SO good, there were slow and upbeat tunes, a great range of voices and chances to get up and boogie in the aisles - just what I like! : )

If you've never seen this show and like a good bit of soul, I definitely recommend it : )

12. Buying a Tablet : )

I have never had a laptop or a netbook and I am now the proud owner of my own tablet : )


I didn't go for anything fancy, just a cheap 7 inch tablet from an unknown brand.  However, it is one of the best buys I have had in recent months.  It does all the things I want it to, has 16G in space and an extra 32G you can add to it and I bought it with a folder/keyboard and foam cover for £120 - BARGAIN!!! (it's brand new as well!)


I have mainly bought mine for the purpose of applying for work and watching netflix, which it is perfect for.  It also works in the same way as my phone, so I don't need to learn any new systems.


So exciting, I'm finely becoming even more of a technology nerd than before : )

11. Vanilla Chai Latte

Tried my first Vanilla Chai Latte on the way to work today.  I have always had the cinnamon one,so unsure if I even realised it existed.

It is quite a lot sweeter than the cinnamon one,but is like a warm version of the enjoyment you get when you lick a Mr Whippy - yummy!

I can't say I favour it for my normal one,but it would make a nice addition to the hot drinks I move between : )

10. Offering a great ticket offer to the masses : )

You might think that this shouldn't count, but I believe it should.


I have worked in Theatre for ages and normally I have to be really hush hush about ticket offers.  But today, I was told about an offer that anyone is allowed to use if they know about.


All the details are below and it's not a con.  I want to offer something to you my viewers : )


It is a 2 for 1 ticket offer for Sister Act at The New Wimbledon Theatre.  If you like a good musical, with a decent story and great songs - this could be for you!


Details below, have a great show on me : )  For once, I get to give something back!

Great SISTER ACT OFFER (2 for 1 ticket offer on Top Price Tickets*) at New Wimbledon Theatre: Book at www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon or call 0844 871 7646 (bkg fee) and quote JUBILEE

*Valid for three top price for all performances. This offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Bookable in multiples of two only. Subject to booking/transaction fee.