Trip to Tweddle Farm

Today I took a trip out with my cousins to Tweddle Farm where I have not been in yearssss!! The last time I was there was when I went up with the Kids Club I was part of at the time to go to Santa's Grotto, and that was when I was 9. I am almost 18. It has changed soooo much!!! But I loved it!! 

I still got to pet the rabbits and of course I couldn't leave them all out...As soon as I stroke one, the whole lot of them in that pen came over and this was the outcome. As you can tell, I love rabbits (and animals).

These rabbits are the ones I realllly want!! Giant rabbits!! They look so cute a cuddly. I think they are probably the size of a puppy if I am honest!!

Now this parrot never shut up. It literally sounded like it was a screaming child at one point and all it wanted you to do was to stroke it's head. If you stopped, it would start squawking again. Later on when we came back, it was having a conversation with another Bird other in the other enclosure shouting "Hello" back and forth. It was also loving the camera.

I always manage to fit Disney into my posts somewhere... I found Cinderella!!! 

The farm is split into different sections, so first we were in the rabbit barn and then we headed over to the baby animal barn which I loved so much!!! I didn't get a picture of the cows though as it kept trying to steal my food I had for the animals... I also liked how they named their baby lambs after the 7 dwarfs too!

Little baby Lama too :)

These pigs would not shut up either. 

Heading out of the baby animal barn we found this picture option moment thing, so me and my cousin Kyle decided to jump in.

This monkey was the cutest little monkey I had ever seen. There were two of them but I think the other one was camera shy.

Literally had a race with these goats all because they wanted the food in my bag for them. They had their own little bridge to get over to the other side too. I loved it!!

Yes Donkey, It is okay for you to constantly lick the fence?

This is me on a Sunday afternoon when I have just ate my Sunday Dinner and I'm too tired to do anything. Hahaha!!

THERE WAS A CHRISTMAS TREE AND I BECAME SOOOO EXCITED!!! 

But when it came to taking the picture I had to delete some photos so I was stood there for a good 5 minutes deciding which photos were the best ones to take a photo of the Christmas tree...

So this was my day out to Tweddle Farm. I love it here so much, it just reminds me of all the times I used to go when I was little and It's changed so much. When I was little I think it had only just opened and wasn't a lot there and now it is much bigger and more animals and different barns to go into. So glad it is still in business!! 

I am an animal lover too so when my Mam said that's where she was going I couldn't say no!! 

Hope you had a lovely day!! Send me your links on twitter :) 

Melishia x 

Fave Songs of October

I haven't done this type of post before so I thought I would give it a go. 

There is also a Gif at the bottom with flashing lights, just warning just in case it's a shock.

I'm going to share with you my top songs that I have been loving this month, they will either be really new or really old... My music taste is literally anything!! I will go from listening to something in the top 40 to something from High School Musical... There is no in between.  (All of these will be on Spotify to listen to)

1. "Friends"- Eliza and The Bear. 

I really like this song it's kinda catchy and it's as though it is saying you have friends and family behind you, so don't let anything bring you down in a way. 

2. "The Weekend"- Eden xo 

This song is kinda cheesy but its so catchy and its great its something I would sing constantly on a Friday. Forget about Rebecca Black this song is the new "Friday" song hahaha!! When I first heard it I was like "what is this?!" but I have had it on repeat like since Wednesday!! 

3. "Drag me Down"- One Direction 

As I have mentioned before I used to be obsessed with 1D but now I'm not but I still like there music and this song is probably one of my favourites of theirs. I have had a tough year and this song probably sums me up from this year.

4. "Stay Out"-Nina Nesbitt 

There isn't really a reason behind this song, I hadn't heard it for ages and it was in my Discover weekly on Spotify one week and I've had it on quite a bit lately. 

5. "Freaks"- Timmy Trumpet, Savage 

This is suchhh a catchy song. After the viral video of when your Mama isn't home I needed to find the song and this is the song I put on to make me walk faster to college from the train station or to put me in a good mood. 

6. "What Now"- Rhianna 

This song is an oldie again, but when I have listened to this song again it's quite personal to me and it's like when everything seems to be going right and you feel like something is laughing at you and pulling you back. Which is how I feel about my anxiety. 

7. "Air Hostess"- Busted 

Just can not get enough of this song!! Loved Busted ever since I was little and I can remember standing in my aunties kitchen and the radio announcing they had split. I must of been about 8 or 9. It's an oldie but it's a goodie!! 

8. "Best Fake Smile"- James Bay 

I really like this song. I didn't really like James Bay at first but now he has grew on me and listened to his full album and this song has a strong message and for that reason this is one of my favourite songs. Basically, It tells you don't pretend be yourself.

9. "Bohemian Rhapsody"- Queen 

I don't even need to explain why this is in my monthly favourites because it is probably the best song of all time hands down. There is no negative about it. Wrote by 1 person which is why it is so great!! 

10. "Black Magic"- Little Mix 

I Love Little Mix, I really do and I love this song and the music video to go with it!! I have never seen Little Mix live but I reallllllly want to!! They would be amazing!! 

I just had to use this gif it's so funny Hahaha!!!

If you haven't heard any of these songs go ahead to Spotify or YouTube if you don't have a Spotify account and you can check them out there and let me know what you think. 

I know everyone has their own music tastes but I listen to anything so if you have any suggestions to listen to, just tweet me or leave it in the comments!! 

Hope everyone had a great weekend!! 

Melishia x 

Follow Friday

It's that time of the week again that I haven't done in a while.... bad me!! But I am back and more organised so lets just get to it shall we and see which 6 bloggers I chose for my Follow Friday this week!! 

Gemma, at Confessions of a Nagging Mother: 

I love, love, loveeee, Gemma's blog!! I love it all because she has a love for Disney and she is so sweet in her blogs all the time and also her blog deserves the recognition. When I'm feeling down this is one blog I would turn to it's just so great!! 

Kathryn, at Chapters of Kat: 

Yessss I have included Kathryn before but her latest blog posts have been amazing!! A one that should certainly be read is her post on World Mental Health Day. I know this is something that is close to her heart and mine too and she puts so much work into her blog. It's well worth the read!! 

Judith, at JudiJen: 

Judith is such a lovely and kind girl and she puts this across into her blog which makes it so friendly to read too!! I know she has been busy with school work lately so If you give her blog a read She has some new posts liker her Autumn walks which I loved!! 

Patience, at Fodreamy: 

When I first opened this blog I thought that it looked amazing!! The design which she used is just like the layout of a computer or an email which I really like the thought of!! Everything she talks about in her blog is so interesting too and I really like it and this blog also deserves more recognition!! 

Kayla, at Dainty Dweeb: 

I have only just recently came across this blog and I have really enjoyed reading her posts!! It feels like you are actually there talking to her or that you have known her for years when reading her blog which is one thing I love about it!! I also really like her latest post about autumn because as you all know I love all Autumn/Winter posts so I obviously love Kayla's too and so will you!! 

Sam, at The Belle Jar blog:

I fell in Love with Sam's blog instantly when I saw the name of her blog and the image that goes along with it because Beauty and The Beast is my all time favourite Disney film and I think I could of "Fangirled" over it hahah!! She is also a lover for Disney and her Autumn post is lovely!! We also have the same scarf hahah Snap!! 

So these are this weeks Follow Friday Bloggers and each and everyone of them work's hard at their blog and really deserve the recognition! I love reading their blogs and I hope you will too!! 

Have a great weekend and Happy Reading!! 

Melishia x

Just a heads up

Hey guys! I thought I would write a quick post letting you all know when I will be uploading a post each week. I don't know what time of the day I will post them but going to make sure that every post goes up on the days I am about to set. 

I need to do this because sometimes I get so tired and run down that I can't bring myself to write a post, and now I am getting into my college course, I am getting more and more work so I will have to work my blog around my college work and then I never have time to write a post. But lately, my internet has been playing up and of course I'm with Talk Talk so if you have seen the news you will understand why...  

So, I have decided that each of my posts will be going up on these days: 

>Tuesday

>Friday 

>Sunday 

I am also going to aim to try and write each of the posts a day before they are scheduled to go live, but if not they will be written on the day after I have finished college and if I have any work to do after. 

I am also going to start joining in more blog chats on twitter, so if any of you know of any chats that I already don't know about, please tweet me them!! @melishiascorner 

I hope you can join me on these days to read my posts, I would love to know what you think of each post, hopefully I am getting better at writing them??? 

I also came up with an idea to start writing short stories as part of my blog but wouldn't be sure if people would like that sort of thing??? Let me know your ideas or suggestions on twitter or in the comments!! 

You guys are so helpful and lovely and thank you all for reading my blog!! You're AMAZING!!! 

Thank you!!! Have a lovely weekend. 

Melishia x

Kevs 18th Birthday!!

Last week was Kev's 18th Birthday which he has been waiting for all year. It's a shame I have to wait until April but hopefully it will fly by!! 

It was such a great night!! We went out for a meal in a hotel on the sea front with his family and I thought it was lovely!! The hotel was lovely too. I had a Chicken Parmo, which is a Northern food and for those who don't know what it is, it is breaded chicken covered in 2 layers of cheese and it is one of my favourite foods ever!!

I know down south, some people haven't even heard of a Chicken Parmo, My cousins husband always has to get one every time they come home to visit. Anyway, I really enjoyed my meal but kev didn't, he doesn't like much food which is weird because I love my food hahaha!!  

And of course, because he was finally 18 he had to go and buy his first pint, which ended up being one of 7. He was soooo funny!! I literally couldn't stop laughing, I'm pretty sure I had to go to the toilet about 3 times I was laughing at him that much. We were leaving the hotel and he got up to leave first and shouted, "Come on Power Rangers, Let's Go!" I was laughing so much it just came from no where hahaha!! And once we got back home he was soon throwing up and me looking after him and putting him to bed. I won't go into details because it was disgusting hahaha!!

On the Friday we didn't do anything apart from sitting in with kev having a hangover and the hangover cure of Mcdonald's to the rescue!! 

Then Saturday, we had a trip to Newcastle to go shopping which is a nightmare on the train because there are never ever any seats as my town is where most people get on the train. I had never been to Newcastle shopping before and it wasn't the best, I think I will stick the the Metro Centre from now on. But it was so busy because me being me I totally forgot the Rugby World Cup was on so everywhere we went was the sound of bagpipes.  

However, I did get some lovely tops from new look which I will add photos in an October Haul because they are in the washing at the minute hahaha!! I did get some good photos as well. 

I took this photo just outside of the Eldon Square Shopping Centre and I thought it was really unusual and I really liked it so why not take a photo? 

Then, we came across this monument of Earl Grey which was surrounded by lots of Rugby Fans but still managed to get a good photo. Also, Is this who Earl Grey tea is named after? It sounds so stupid to ask that but it is a genuine question hahaha!! If you know, let me know!! 

This photo has to be my favourite from that day. This was took on the train back from Newcastle and the train was going pretty fast, as trains do of course, and I was so pleased with myself that this photo turned out to look so good!! This is one of the best photo's I have ever took, but I really can't wait until I get my new camera to take much better quality photos!!

That was my busy week last week and is the reason why I wasn't blogging last week and also because I was ill the week before and beginning of this week too, but I'll be back to normal soon, hopefully!! 

Hope you have had a great weekend!! 

Melishia x

I'M BACKKK :D

I'm backkkk!!

  

I am soooo sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have just been so busy, ill and just not in the right frame of mind to write a good enough post for you all that you will enjoy. But now I am feeling much better and there will be more pots coming your way too!! I may have to do a time table of when I have enough time in the day to be able to write and upload a post so that I can fit everything into the day and not to leave you all without a post for ages!! 

College has just been getting a lot busier and I have started my placement in a primary school now every Thursday and Friday and I am loving it!! But there will still be posts. I am hopefully going to be doing a lot more things as I tend to find myself doing a lot more in the run up to Christmas as it is almost a month away in just a few weeks... EXCITED!!! 

I hope all of you have been okay and thank you to you all for your support on twitter of over the last week and a bit, your comments have been so helpful, Blogging community is the best by far!! So glad I started Blogging and met all of you wonderful people and your blogs. Well done to everyone and expect more posts soon!!

 Have a great weekend!!

Melishia X

Women on a mission

Yesterday, I was having a conversation with a lovely girl called Libbie (simplylibbie) on twitter about mental illness and how it should be taken more seriously and made more aware of in society. 

I Think this is something that needs to happen urgently, and something I believe that should be taught about in schools and colleges as a compulsory session. More and more teenagers and young adults, especially within our generation and society are experiencing situations that can be very hard and difficult to deal with which builds up the pressure and emotions, and most of the time young people either don't know anyone who they can go and speak to about how they are feeling and for someone who could help them, or they don't have the confidence to do this. 

I want to try and change this. You hear about stories via social networking sites of people taking their own lives or attempting to because of difficult situations, this is something that no one should have to experience!! 

I know a lot of people who I speak to and even myself, suffer with anxiety problems and even though people think Anxiety isn't a type of mental illness, It is. It isn't something that would be seen as a mental illness but fro when I have been reading and researching into it, the NHS website actually classes it as a mental disorder/illness type thing. Depression, Stress, Anxiety, Panic and Anger are all under this heading on the NHS website and this is something I believe should be a compulsory sessions in schools and colleges so that young people know who they can go and speak to and strategies they can use to overcome this mental feeling. 

I have had first hand experience of quite a few of these and it is awful!! But since I had someone to talk to and actually by watching Zoella's videos on YouTube, it has helped me a lot!! From what I was at the start of the year to now, I am proud of my self that I know how to control it more and how I am able to help others due to my experience. 

This is why I want to make this my mission. Starting from now, I want to attempt to start a way of making mental illness sessions a compulsory session within schools and colleges. More and more people are beginning to suffer from mental situations and something needs to be done about it. This needs to be taken more seriously and something needs to be brought into action sooner rather than later and I am pretty sure most of you will agree!! 

Let's try and make mental illnesses made aware of throughout or nation, something like this will save lives!! I hope you are all with me on this. 

Here are two links for Zoella's channel on Anxiety and Panic attacks, I hope some of you find this useful!!

"Dealing with Panic Attacks & Anxiety|Zoella"  

"Anxiety Q&A|Zoella"

Thank you for your time and Have a great Sunday!! 

Melishia x

Cookies and Cup Cakes

Last Sunday I though I would be creative and bake some cookies and cupcakes, just because I was bored and had nothing else to do... apart from the college work I almost forgot to do... I know some of you were looking forward to this post to know how to make them yourselves!!

Toffee Popcorn Cookies 

225g Soft Butter 

250g Demerara Sugar (brown sugar) 

1 Large Egg 

300g Self Raising Flower 

1/2 tsp Baking Powder 

100g Toffee Popcorn 

100g Dark Chocolate 

Method: 

1. Pre-Heat your oven to 180, fan 160, gas mark 4. 

2. Whisk the butter and sugar together until all combined, then add the egg and whisk together. 

3. Pour in the flour, baking powder and half of the popcorn, then add a pinch of salt and mix together with a wooden spoon. 

4. Split the dough into golf size balls and place them onto a large flat baking tray with baking paper/grease proof paper. Lightly flatten each of the dough balls and press the remaining popcorn into the top of the dough. 

5. Bake the cookies for about 15-20 minutes (but I would check them at about 10 minutes just to be safe). leave the cookies on the tray to cool for 2-3 minutes then transfer them to a cooling rack. 

6. Now, you can melt the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of boiling water then drizzle it over the top, which I forgot to do...

Princess Cupcakes: 

100g Sugar 

100g Butter 

100g Self Raising Flour 

2 Large Eggs 

1 tsp Vanilla Essence 

Cupcake casings 

Method:

1.Add the sugar and butter into a mixing bowl and whisk them both together until light and fluffy. Then add the two eggs and whisk again until all combined. 

2.Pour in the flour and whisk again until all the mixture is combined and add 1tsp of vanilla essence. 

3.Once all the mixture is combined together, add your cake casings into a pudding tin (I doubled the casings over so the mixture didn't spill out.) Then spoon the mixture equally into each of the cases. 

TIP:Don't fill the cases right to the top, you have got to give them enough room to be able to rise and so they don't spill over the cases. 

4.Place into the oven at around 180(Fan) for around 15-20 minutes. To make sure the cakes are cooked, place a knife into the middle of one of the cakes, if no mixture is left on the knife, they are ready. 

5. Leave to cool on a cooling rack for about 25-30 minutes before decorating. I used the butter icing recipe from the back of the icing sugar box (which I put in the bin so I can't remember the brand but it is in a pink box). 

I used a piping bag to do my icing which you can get from any supermarket I think. Then used some pink and purple sprinkles from home bargains to place on top of my cakes too. The cake boxes were two for 50p from Tesco if you were wondering.

So that is how I made both of these and they were delicious!! I would suggest eating the cookies within 2-3 days of baking them as the popcorn goes a bit dry and soggy after a while, other than that I really enjoyed baking them and eating them hahah!! 

I hope you enjoyed this post and if you bake these send me your pictures I would love to see the end product!! 

Have a great weekend 

Melishia x

Follow Fridayyyy

It's Friday so that means it is time for another Follow Friday!! I hope you have all had a great week so far and hope you all have a great weekend too. 

I've been joining in more blog chats on twitter and spoke to many of you lovely people and read your blogs too from whose links I got sent and they are all wonderful. If you haven't been mentioned in this weeks FF, I will try and make sure that you are mentioned next week. 

Leah- autumnupdates: 

Leah is a lovely girls and she has such a lovely blog too. I really think that her blog should be noticed a lot more so this is why I have included her in this weeks FF!! 

Nikky- StylishWalks: 

Nikky's blog is such a great blog for us girls for certain!! She blogs about beauty and fashion, all the way to health and fitness tips which has been really helpful for me and I am really glad I found this blog. It's worth the read!!

Kathryn- chaptersofkat: 

I really love Kathryn's blog, it is well set out and the design is beautiful! You can tell that she puts everything into her blog and she deserves this recognition as I know she has had a tough time with her anxiety this week and I'm sure this will cheer her up and that more of you will check out her blog because it is wonderful!!

Niamh- littlemissmexo: 

This is another blog I think should be noticed a lot more because it is amazing!! Her photos are stunning and I assume she takes them herself too. I love the layout of her blog and her design. She also has a YouTube channel too if you want to check that out too!!(Remember to subscribe)

Emmie- carpediememmie: 

This is a blog I have been loving for a while now and did have her on my list for last weeks FF but totally forgot to add her (sorry Emmie!!). I love this blog because I think it is very different to other blogs I have read and I really enjoy reading it!

Kimberley- itstimeforteas: 

I have only just recently discovered Kimberley's blog through a blog chat I think and it is great!! She is also a lover of Disney too, just like me so obviously I am going to enjoy her future posts!! It is such a friendly blog and again this is another blog that should be noticed more!! 

So there you have this weeks Follow Fridays. Send me your blog links and you may just appear in one of my future FF posts!! 

Thank you for those who gave me a FF on twitter too!!

Enjoy your weekend!!

 Melishia x