Wrapped in Life

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Donna and Bill

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❤️ just watched Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again for the first time & fell so inlove with these two ❤️ {sorry convinsky}

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Riverdale S2E7 : 3 Intertwined Storylines. Threats, Stalkers &  new Ships!

Wow. Wow. Wow.  Riverdale You’ve Done it Again!! They most definitely are BACK!!! I absolutely loved the change in format for this episode , and loved the overlapping storylines this week. So I’ma break down the individual stories for this recap / review.  From this point in : SPOILERS AHEAD - so like - you’ve probably seen it by now - but if not : Stop Reading. K , Thanks.

So the Blackhood sends a message to the town saying he’ll give them one chance to stop being sinners. Will our drama loving residents of Riverdale actually follow through?

JUGGIE & ARCHIE

So - Juggie is definitely heading further and further down the dark path and it’s killing me. Episode starts with him lying to Betty - these two - I don’t see it lasting much longer. SORRY, I love this ship, but I just don’t see it holding together. They’re heading down separate paths and it’s devastating but true.  Of course, the reason will have much (if not everything) to do with the return of Penny Peabody  - this chick is a serpent alright ! So, using Skeet as bait, she gets Jughead to ‘do her a favour’ and one of to return her payment for helping him, and of course - it’s only actually to get ‘dirt’ on him to blackmail him further. She sets him up and records him delivering ‘drugs’ (actually just a crate - it might be empty? who knows at this point?) and threatens to release it should he not do whatever she is asking.  Along the road Archie tries to talk to Juggie and help him come back to the ‘light’ side - but Jughead can’t listen to reason. They meet a mysterious and creepy dude too along the way who tells them about the ‘Riverdale Reaper’ - who murdered an entire family way back in the day and draws parallels that the Blackhood is picking up the Reapers mission. Curiouser and Curiouser.

(2) JOSIE!

Yass Kween! I am so happy to see more of Josie in this episode. I really feel for her, and you get to see a more human side to her (amazing acting by Ashleigh Murray this ep!) … She’s out late nights practicing her music with help from Svenson (ah, good ol’ Svenson) … but she’s been receiving little ‘threats’ in her locker. Who from? We dunno! … Cheryl is concerned about her friend, and tries to help her , and perfectly timed our favourite guy we love to hate, Chuck Clayton is back on the scene asking Josie out. Of course, she (with the help of Cheryl) shuts him right down. (Assuming he is the one ‘stalking’ her) … Feeling scared one day when leaving the school late and alone, she literally bumps into Chuck and asks him to take her home , and they stop at Pops. This is one of my favourite scenes - finally we also see a human side of Chuck. He is so nice in this episode, so charming, and sweet and talks about his dream of drawing comics (finally a nod to the OG Chuck Clayton from the Archie World. I love it!) … a song comes on and the two share a sexy dance together - loving this pair honestly. I know I mentioned Josie / Reggie as a good coupling before, but I am totally living for Josie / Chuck right now. Unfortunately , for now, the ship is short lived and shut down by Mayor McCoy and after another threat is delivered to Josie, she is kind of pushed (by Cheryl) into turning on Chuck and saying he’s been stalking her. Give the poor guy a break. I honestly am starting to feel like chuck is not all that bad. I mean, look at this smile.

Then SHOCK HORROR we cut to a scene indicating CHERYL is the one leaving the Obsessive / Stalkerish messages for Josie. Like , WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL. Nah Huh. I’m NOT feeling this. Please, I’ve just started enjoying Ms Blossom please don’t ruin her for me. This storyline needs to end like right now.

(3) BETTY & VERONICA

Betty is convinced that Sheriff Keller is the Blackhood (due to some strange behaviours Kevin has noticed) but Veronica is sure he’s just having an affair.  What is the natural response for Riverdale’s resident Nancy Drew? Some under cover sleuthing of course. Betty is caught out, and Keller explains all the misunderstood ‘evidence’ she’s collected - but why is he disappearing every night? Well turns out the Sheriff and Mayor McCoy have been getting up to a a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ if you know what I mean.

Anyways - obviously the residents of RIVERDALE don’t pass the ‘Blackhood’s’ test - so what lies in store? I can’t flipping wait to find out!!

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SORRY I’VE BEEN MIA

New Riverdale (Eps 4-6) reviews out this weekend & Stranger things 2!!

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Riverdale Recap. S2E3 ‘The Watcher in the Woods’

Hello & Welcome my Fellow Netflix Nerds.

I’ma start by apologising (I know, I know) this blog is more than a week late - I’ve just been crazy busy, and haven’t been able to post it. However, I am back, and will be posting a few blogs over the next few days. So look out for my Riverdale S2E4 recap and of course : STRANGER THINGS 2!!! ( SPOILERS : I LOVED IT!!)

Right - now onto RIVERDALE. Fair warning : SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

Now that Pop’s has been ‘saved’ (although, in the hands of Riverdale’s biggest closeted criminals) #putHirambackbehindbars (Please and Thank You)

I am loving how ‘fast’ this show is happening right now. It’s like never ending twists and turns. 

So turns out Kev was a witness to the shooting in the woods, and THANK THE RIVERDALE WRITERS: Midge & Moose live to see another day in Riverdale! and I am excited to see more of these characters in the following episodes.

One thing I am a little frustrated with this season so far is the fact that Juggie is no longer attending Riverdale High :( I hate seeing my favourite ‘ship’ and favourite ‘squad’ separated from each other. It’s just not right. Although, having the South Side ties to the story does add for some interesting plot lines.

I’m sooo happy to finally have the incredible TONI TOPAZ (Vanessa Morgan)  on screen … She’s feisty and tells it like it is, so I look forward to seeing what drama she’ll be bringing to Riverdale and also the dynamic between Toni & Bughead. (As much as I hate to say it … I think Toni will be the undoing of them, but at the same time I don’t really mind … I just want some one to come between Archie and Veronica - still not feeling that - and honestly Bets & Arch are absolutely endgame - they’re from each other’s worlds- it’s the way things are meant to be)

It’s also great to see Juggie continuing with his journalistic endeavours (albeit with Toni alongside as photographer)! and the whole ‘Serpents’ vs ‘Goulies’ thing causing drama between Bughead too (more on that in the next blog)

I still 100% don’t trust the LODGES  -  every time they speak my head is screaming, “RUN FOR THE HILLS” , like do either of them ever utter a single truthful word. They’re blatant liars, and conniving manipulators - although, I am highly highly curious to find out what the hell it is that they’re manipulating in Riverdale!! I know there’s more to their story and I can’t wait to find out what they’re up too!!

Of course, in this episode, Hiram takes control of Archie’s naivety (if that’s what you can call it) and against Hermoine’s and Veronica’s better judgement, Archie is led further in his endeavours against the ‘Black Hood’ while he forms the ‘RED CIRCLE’  … Archie goes all out realising a threatening video and calling out the Black Hood, putting a massive target on his back.

I’m still loving that we have more ‘Arch / Reg’ scenes too!! I love these guys and their competitive rivalry / comraderie is just awesome , it was something I always loved in the comics, and it’s great to see it portrayed more on screen in Season 2.  I miss you, Ross but Charles is quickly assuming the character and I’m loving what he’s doing!

The Black Hood is also getting more confident, or trying to send a message, with his envelope to Mama Cooper - but will Mayor McCoy take his ‘threat’s’ seriously?

and WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE BLACK HOOD?? ( I still believe it’s someone (i don’t know who) working on behalf of the Lodges) Comment your theories below!!

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This cute smile comes with a cuter story While exploring the real and rugged 'Old Kolkata' we met this little girl who we could not resist taking a photo of. As we turned to leave her little brother (pictured) watching from the sidelines asks "... and me? and me?" His smile ever camera ready and bright enough to light up anyone's day 💙🌏

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Frankies Go To Bollywood Touchdown In Calcutta

What an incredibly crazy 24 hours! Finally I have landed in Calcutta! Arrived in India for my very first time! It’s been a super fun journey so far and I cannot wait to see what the rest holds in store!!

After a long, but thoroughly enjoyable flight with Thai airways (it was my first time flying Thai Airways but what a treat! Absolutely recommended and one of my best flight experiences second only to Singapore Airlines! The service unparalleled , a great selection of onboard entertainment , vibrant & comfy cabin and beautifully dressed, friendly staff)

We arrived in Calcutta at the start of the day … just after midnight and were immediately faced with the craziness of Calcutta as the passport control queues filled the airport! I was certain we’d make it to our hotel only in time for breakfast but was pleasantly surprised at the efficient, speedy and orderly way we made it through and into our hotel transfer in less than an hour! The car ride to our hotel was an eye opening experience and what an introduction the this incredibly vibrant city! The traffic itself is something to behold as there seems to be no order at all & lanes and traffic lights are seemingly mere suggestions! I couldn’t help but stifle silent little laughs in amusement at how just like in the movies it really is!

Calcutta holds enormous amounts of potential and is a truly beautiful place, it has a ton of charcter to it despite it’s dilapidated and neglected outward appear. What shocked me most was immediately coming face to face with the poverty the locals face! As we drove, comfortable in our aircondtined transfer vehicle we passed scores of people lying , sleeping in random places on the roadside! It was an extent I have never seen before and it was truly heart wrenching and eye opening! It really puts things in perspective especially as we turn off the road into the gates of our hotel and notice the stark contrast to what we’d just witnessed on the other side of those walls!! My heart aches for the homeless people & the skinny little dogs roaming the streets looking for scraps! But ever more thankful for the wonderful opportunities and experiences I have been lucky to enjoy in my life!

The hotel is a beautiful, historic, lavish and traditional building which far surpassed my expectations! The Oberoi Grand is adorned with marble, wood and gold, brought to life with fresh flowers and filled with the amazing aroma of Jasmine been placed in diffusers through out the building! I was as please as anything to finally have shower after almost 24hrs of travelling and get to sleep at 4am local time!

As I said an interesting start to this journey and I absolutely can’t wait to see what else Ian held in store 🌏

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"There were moments she thought she might survive and there were other moments when she would catch herself thinking about her life as if it was a party she couldn't wait to leave"

Liane Moriarty Three Wishes

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Riverdale Recap : Episode 4 . The Last Picture Show

Yay! Another week and another episode of RIVERDALE this time it’s Miss Grundy bringing all the drama. Daym, girl.

Of course, by this stage Betty knows that Archie was at Sweetwater River on July 4th as he told Sheriff Keller, and where were ended the last episode she finds out from Dilton Doily, that Miss Grundy was there too!! .... Naturally our smart heroine puts two and two together. (Thank goodness for Betty’s “meticulously kept diary” all shall soon be revealed - but more on that soon)

As the best friend, I love that Betty has respect enough for Archie to confront him about this first, but obviously the nosy V can’t stay out of it either. B & V work together doing some sleuthing to try and uncover the truth about the wretched Miss G. Finally, what I have been saying from the beginning is proved true - she is not who she seems, and she cannot (and should not) be trusted. Turns out she has no social media existence past one year ago, and that the only other ‘Geraldine Grundy’ they could find had died 7 years previously! ( I love that this dead Miss G looks like the original from the comics! Thank you CW you saved yourselves a bit with this plot line). This however isn’t enough to convince Arch, so Badass Betty returns by breaking into Miss G’s car! ( Loving Betty more and more with every episode) where they find a GUN and an ID with the name ‘Jennifer Gibson’ (and Miss G’s picture) .... FINALLY Archie is ready to confront ‘Geraldine’ - rather, Jennifer as she will from now on be called. She spins him some sob story about trying to escape an abuse relationship. Somehow I’m not buying it. (Sorry, Jennifer - I’m calling BS on this one). 

Unfortunately, as Archie is ‘ending’ his lessons with her, Alice has to get involved having found the GUN and Betty’s diary while packing away Betty’s laundry! - I usually am NOT a fan of Alice Cooper (I think she’s far to controlling and domineering) but I do thank her for eventually helping get rid of the one character I hate more that her (Miss G). Although it turns out she’s only doing this to prove to Betty (and Fred) what a bad influence Archie is, and forbid their friendship, yet again. Luckily, the duo can’t be torn apart that easily.  #teambetchie 

Alice isn’t the only Riverdale parent to feature this week, actually they have some big storylines for the parents this week. The other Riverdale Mama, Hermoine is not quite the innocent chica we once thought, turns out she is running some business for her husband, Hiram, business involving the ‘Southside Serpents’ (biker gang) who they are paying to reduce the value of the Twilight drive - in land so they can buy it to expand Lodge. 

This leads me to a heartbreaking plot line this week, the one of Juggie losing his beloved Drive-In where he works. He is determined to try and save it, but sadly to no avail.  It’s because it has such fond memories of him and Jellybean but there’s more to it than that. Right at the end of the scene it turns out that poor ol’ Juggie has been living at the drive in. 

That last drive-in actually proved quite interesting.  I loved the fact that Sheriff Keller is so supportive of his son, Kev! That conversation the two of them had is really heartwarming, and a wonderfully, inspiring example of what parenthood is about, filled with love and devoid of judgement. Way to go , Sheriff. And finally we get to see Kev find some happines of his own. Enter Joaquin .. some major Travolta as Zuko vibes here. #hottie (I wont tell if you wont ;))

So atleast his night turned out a bit more interesting in the end ;) after Cheryl causes that awkwardness making herself the third wheel - just love the shared glances between Kev and V in this scene. Cheryl just doesn’t know boundaries and I love it haha.

Yes there is a lot to love about this episode - and the twists and revelations don’t stop until the very end - apparently Juggie’s Dad is a member of the Southside Serpents (the one who has been rendezvousing with Hermoine)!! Say whaatt? 

And finally Ms G is gone !!! But I don’t believe her story at all all, and I have a feeling we haven’t quite seen the last of her yet!! 

I can’t wait for next week!!! (Although I am going to be overseas so I might only be able to post my blog later!)

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INLOVE with SHAPE OF YOU

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I’ll surrender up my heart and swap it for yours.

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A little throwback to the song which first made me fall in love with the one and only <3

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No one cares about Ms Grundy

Jughead: Okay guys we need to figure out who killed Jason Blossom, who has any ideas?

Archie: Maybe Cheryl did it?

Cheryl: Wow, I am not a cliché Archie!

Jughead: She's right, its too obvious.

Kevin: I think Betty did it *whispers* sorry Betty.

Betty: I can see why you would think that, with what Jason did to Polly but I didn't.

Veronica: Betty couldn't hurt a fly Kevin, what about Ms. Grundy?

Ms. Grundy: Actually I think-

Jughead: No one cares what you think Ms. Grundy.

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Love this song from La La Land 

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Meeting one of my favourites on Home & Away <3 just the most amazing day.

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Careless Crashing Coward

Right - SO I know maybe most of you out here won’t give two hoots about this post - but I am just having the WORST week and quite frankly need to vent.

So I am in the middle of a really insanely busy week and after work yesterday decide to head to the gym to release some stress. I’m waiting at a red light a few hundred metres from the gym in my beloved little Fiat 500 and what should happen? Some douche in a huge white vehicle with a black bonnet and massive steel bull bars on the front rear ends me.  I was immediately obviously shaken up a little. I was about to climb out, but he climbed out first and approached my window admitting he put his foot on the accelerator. What should we do? I say I’m just heading to the the gym let’s exchange information there (we’re on a busy road in peak hour traffic and the light just turned green). ‘Okay I’ll follow you’ he says. And he did  . . .  that is until I entered the car park - as soon as I got out my car I ran to the gyms entrance to see if he may come there - but I never saw him (or his vehicle) again.

I am feeling so annoyed how some idiotic 40+ year old grown ass adult man (who probably earns like more than 4x what I do) can take such advantage of a young 21 year old girl. I mean come on? You call yourself a man? IF you are one  then man up to what you did - take some responsibility for your mistake.

To the asshole who made my already bad week 10x worse - THANK YOU for teaching me TO NEVER TRUST ANYONE again. TO NOT ALWAYS THINK ITS THE RIGHT THING TO BE THE BIGGER PERSON. TO NOT BE POLITE and KIND to someone who clearly doesn’t deserve it. TO STOP TRYING TO BE ‘A GOOD PERSON’ because truly - is it getting me anywhere further than I would’ve gotten if I’d lost my sh*t all over you?

Yes - one of my biggest regrets is being polite and not losing my cool and bursting into tears (infront of him) and yelling at him to let him know how I truly felt. No, being the Christian I was raised I tried to be kind, to be polite thinking maybe If I am nice he will be more willing to be co-operate? Well guess what? I lost out on that anyway and didn’t even get the satisfaction of making him feel like an idiot for causing more stress in my life - something I hadn’t asked for - something that wasn’t my fault and now I am left do deal ALONE with the aftermath.

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Fast & Furious Family <3

Right. So I’m like a 9 gag addict, and since Furious 7 I’ve seen a number of posts disrespecting Paul Walker (who I love) and the FF Franchise in general. I know, i’m not really being any better than them by stating my opinion now, but in any case - it’s been  bugging me and I feel like venting about it.

Of course -they are not the best  or most amazingly accurate movies. They are admittedly farfetched and a little over the top with the action, but still I (personally) found them all extremely entertaining. I thought the crew was awesome, and love that all the cast and characters are so diverse that there absolutely has to be one of them that each viewer is able to connect to. I love that there is Romance in there ( I mean who doesn’t adore Mia & Brian! not to mention Dom & Letty) , there’s Laughs ( Roman is just hilarious! & Han brings the quiet kind of comedy), there’s action (high speed cars & high tech heists), and of course there’s Drama (I mean all the ‘Cop’ betrayal stuff with Dom & Brian in the initial installment, the deaths of  the beloved characters Gisele, Han, Letty (who thank goodness, comes back!) and the real life loss of Paul).

I truly love the fact that this cast is as close off screen as they are on screen. They truly are like a family! This bond relates to the films,  and I feel gives it a sense of ‘HONESTY’. This being said I don’t yet know how I feel about FF8 being released - it won’t be the same without PW, but I guess it’s true that the show (and life) must go on!

Haters are Gonna Hate. But I loved the way they honoured Paul’s legacy in the end of Furious 7 (I was really glad they said ‘Goodbye’ the way they did rather than brutally killing him off). 

I don’t doubt that they (the movies) wont be every body’s cup of tea .... but you know, if it’s not your thing, then don’t watch it? That’s just my opinion. 

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I still fall on my face sometimes, and I can't colour inside the lines 'cause I'm perfectly incomplete.... no you haven't seen the best of me. I'm still working on my masterpiece.

Jessie J