Praise the chosen ones

Hi,

This is kind of a weird post but I have just got a praise someone right now because she is actually saving my blogging life. SWEET ELECTRIC!!!. She's called zoe louise and you should definitely visit her blog ( especially if you are a blogger ). I know blogging can be such a mystery with the html and everything. I literally know nothing ( well, I'm learning ) and some people know absolutely everything and their blogs look like heaven in a screen. I start to think... "where did they learn all that?" and zoe louise is one of the chosen ones that is kind enough to share all her angely  wisdom with us dumb ones. She explains everything! From start to finish and if she can't explain it, she leaves links to other chosen ones who can. Also, if you think your brain is going to explode, you can have a break whilst looking at her makeup or skincare labels which are equally... well not helpful because you can't make  a blog based on your knowledge of various hand creams so... interesting. Bye x

How To Be You

Hiya Chummies,
ok for starters that's going to be the first thing to go. Let's start again, shall we?

Hi,
( a lot better ) this post is going to be about feeling ok in your own skin. I always used to try fit in with everyone and have loads of friends but now I'm just going to accept the fact that not everyone likes everyone and you can't try and get people to like you. If they like you, they will be friends with you. 2nd thing. The blog. Recently, doing posts to fit into the whole "beauty and makeup" scheme has felt like a chore for me so from now on I'm going to write posts that make me happy and that I look forward to writing. I know my page views is probably going to go down quite a fair bit but I don't care. I just want people to see me for who I am and not for who I want to be. I hope this has helped you,
See ya' later, Alligator
yep that's got to go too.

Bye x

Themed blog???

Hiya Chummies!
If you are a common reader, then you will probably know... That my blog doesn't have a theme!!! Most successful blogs have a theme. Now I thought of being lazy and saying...' Thisisaimee-Lifestyle blogger.' I always find that a bit cheeky because that is basically saying 'Thisisaimee- random person who has nothing specific to blog about blogger'. I've been thinking for a while what to specifically blog about but it's HARD!!! if you have any reccomendations either email them to me at aimeewilmot@gmail.com or dm on insta! @teardrops_on_satin . Some of my ideas, pros and cons


Makeup blogger!!!

Pros: 

I would be able to learn more about good brands and how to properly use make-up.

There are loads of things you can blog on because of all the kinds and types.

Cons: I don't know anything about make-up...

Fashion Blogger!

My question to you... Who would come to me for fashion advice??? I literally know NOTHING  so that is definitely ruled out.

I'm not even going tot try and pretend I know anything about cooking.

That's all the options I have thought of guys!

See ya' later, Alligator

Plane Experiences

Hiya Chummies!
I just came back from Dubai on the plane... god it was awful. Since I was little, I have had a habit of sleeping for takeoff and landing and during the flight I have been wide awake and cranky as hell! My brain always seems to go into depression mode on flights and I always think about the bad things in life and everything and everyone that makes me mad and upset. I then mourn in silence for however long I have stuck in that hell whole... Cheery huh? I am going to share with you my experiences of flights. The ups and the downs, the escape plans and the breakdowns. Let me describe my Dubai flight first.

 It was miserable. I was in economy which I didn't mind but I got really angry when they gave me egg for dinner. I HATE egg. Uh... Just writing about it is making me queazy. So I didn't have any dinner. Also, for lunch they gave  me a fruit salad with kiwi in it! a). In America it's a silent rule that if you need to feed a child you don't know you don't give them nuts or kiwi. b). Who puts kiwi in a fruit salad for people they don't know!!!!!!! ( incase you don't know, I am really badly allergic to kiwi and am in risk of anafalactic shock- basically dying...ish search it up!
          I know that people always complain about people kicking your seat and that is mostly done by small, annoying young, nose picking little boys. But you get to a whole new level when someone is constantly opening and closing their front pocket the whole time! When you are doing it, you don't really realize that you are, in theory, pulling and pushing at someone's back! The guy behind me clearly doesn't read my blog because it was like, every time he read a word, he put his book away then got it out again for the next word! ( not a very sufficient reading process if you ask me...).

Then you get to the awkwardness of when you are either travelling alone or separated from your travelling buddy on the plane and you need the loo. They are most likely asleep, watching those tiny tvs or eating and you can never pluck up the courage to ask them to move! Is it just me, or does it seem like your seating neighbours have infinite bladders? Also, it seems to me that the only time I EVER  need the loo is when the seatbelt sign is on??? uhhhhh!! middle class problems...

I just want to apologise for not posting lately before I carry on because I have actually been working on and off on this post for a week or two, it is just taking so long! So I won't bore you with this post for much longer.

The complaining flyer:

There was a man sitting a few seats away from me breaking pretty much as many rules as he could. He had his feet up, seat back,laptop up, no seatbelt... and that was just for take off... Members of staff kept on coming over but couldn't tell him off because they had 'done something unspeakable!' ( apparently ) From what I gathered, something happened like, he booked a business class seat and there was an overflow in business so he was moved to economy. He was very clear on the fact that the airways company ( I'm not saying who I flew with because I actually really like the company!) did everything wrong and that he would NEVER be flying with them again..... ha ha ha!

When we collected our baggage, we waited for 45 minutes until ours came out! ( bearing in mind we had fast passes on our cases) so we got really bored and there was a huge spillage of wine/vinegar all around the conveyer belt and it was mank!

That's all I'm going to bore you with this time ,

See ya' later, Alligator

 

DEFENCES-Band

Hiya Chummies!
Today I am doing a post to support my brother's band DEFENCES. Now I know what you guys are thinking. 'Sibling love I bet she has to do this, she probably doesn't even like them'.
LIES
Even if I had never met any of them I would still love their music because it is my style really. They have a longgggg history so that will have to wait for later. Let's meet the current band members.

Singer: Cherry Duesbury ( only girl )
Lead Guitarist: Calum Wilmot ( my brother )
Rhythm Guitarist: Ed Briggs ( also the bands longest lasting member along with Calum )
Drums: Alex
Bass Guitar: Kyle

THE HISTORY:
This is going to be a long one guys...

They went through a lot of names:
STONE CARRAT
STORM
FLATLINE
DEFENCES ( I think they are sticking with this one )

The band ( routes ) started in 2008, ( that's a long time )
The band member that left a long time ago that I remember very well was Alex Rodzianko. He was another guitarist. I remember him so clearly because he was one of Calum's good friends. I'm not really sure why he left Storm but he did. Shortly after March 2011. Their first big gig. In March 2011 The band (at that point they were called Storm), went to Grovestock. Grovestock is a music festival where anyone can enter under certain categories and there is a winner from each division. There are is also an overall winner. Storm won their division and they whole thing! I also entered with a duet with my amazing friend Rudi who I went to primary school with. We were always duet partners and have participated in a number of singing competitions together. Major Chummie Alert! We didn't win any prizes but left feeling very happy as the judges commented on how we were dressed so awesomely! We were so cute!

That was that. My best memory of Grovestock is once they had won and they did a big performance outside and the singer, and I quote, said this. 'PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER!!!... please'.

 Before Grovestock, they did a lot of gigs about the Hampton Summer Fair ( That is where they went to school). I was always their little groupie! awww 

I said earlier on that Ed was also one of the longest lasting members of the band. Along with Calum. They were in it at the beginning will be in it 'till the end. They have worked really hard together and make an awesome pair. That band turned into Stone Carrat.

Stone Carrat slowly broke down but Calum and Ed stayed positive! They went on a website that people make a profile on if they want to make a band. It is called' join my band'... real original huh?

they eventually found a few people and formed Stone Carrat v.2 that eventually broke down as well because one of the guys was late 20's and got a proper job and he kinda was the singer... so DEFENCES was BORN!!!!!!!!

Calum and Ed were racking their brains for good band names. To get me to shut up when Ed was over, they would get me to think of names ( none of them were any good...)

DEFENCES NOW

Defences are getting bigger and bigger now. For most bands, this would be the breaking point because the members are going off to Uni. But quite the opposite for Defences. They are getting offered gigs all the time! This is their full EP ( small album ). The screaming is Ed.

They are most often supporting  bands for other major bands. I don't know much about their gigs because I am never allowed to go because I am too young but I am pretty sure that the main venues they peform at are The Garage and Camdon Underground. Their is some info. about Defences on this website if you want to know more about them. They also have a manager if you want to contact the band about businessy stuff ( I'm 12, how am I meant to know what any of it means!!!???!!!

That's all I have got for you today guys!

See ya later, Alligator

p.s- ( It's my 13 birthday in 12 days!!!!)

Halloween Costumes

Hiya Chummies!
Halloween is one of the funniest nights of the year! But can be really stressful when it comes to costumes... That is why, I am here, to guide you through this horrible process (from a hotel room in dubai). I am going as Izzy Lightwood from The Mortal Instruments which you can find out more about  in my book post. My friend Clara is going as clarrie... BFF's!! I will be doing a post in the Halloween party! ( if my dad lets me borrow his camera...) here is some help!

Girls 12 (my age)
Now a lot of you will be thinking,
 ' am I too old for trick or treating?
 What do I do if  I have no plans on Halloween!?
Am I too old for the traditional witches hat look?'
The answer is.... NO
You are never too old for Halloween traditions, ever. If you don't have any plans on Halloween then make your own! You could go trick or treating with your little sister/brother ( if you have one ) Or you could get your friends over and make your own Halloween party!



Types of Costumes:
Book Characters
Famous People
Scary things (duh) such as god I don't know, zombies witches etc...
Animals (see above) such as cats, mice or dogs! ( It's been done )

Alexa Chung Dressed as Anne Boleyn for a Halloween Ball

 Beyoncé dressed as a bee! Surprise surprise! For the same Halloween bash as Alexa Chung

        

Beautiful Cornwall- October half term

Hiya Chummies!
Sorry I haven't posted in aggges but my life has been very busy at the moment! Anyway, today I am going to be doing a post on Cornwall! I have been going to Cornwall (Polzeath) every holiday since I was 6. I'm not going to lie to you guys, it is quite a boring place in the non-summer holidays. All the traders are only here in the summer. The traders are people who sit on the beach and sell you good quality stuff. Some of them do Henna Tatoos, Hairbraids and sell little bracelets. Anyway, they aren't here which is annoying. Here are some pictures of the beautiful place! ( and my garden)......(and dog).....

I have no idea what I have done to the pictures...
I am in Polzeath at the moment!
I'm sorry this has had to be a short one but I am very busy.
see ya later, Alligator!

Musicals

Hiya Chummies! As I sit here in my free period, I wonder what I can share my 'knowledge' with you about. I have got so many drafts on my account I don't know what a post is and what a post isn't. So, I am going to delete all my drafts and become organised! Here is a post for you on Musicals. Some of you who know me in person know that I looove acting, singing and dance. That is basically saying I love Musicals, musicals and musicals. I have gone to a fair amount of musicals in my time so I am going to share some of them with you! I did a post like this but for books. Here we go!
( This isn't in any order)

Billy Elliot!

I went to see Billy Elliot when I was.... 10 and it was so fun although I didn't understand some parts. The obvious story line is about a boy who likes being different and doing ballet, he wants to be a professional ballerina but his family won't except that. Although, there is a lot more to it that only older people will understand. The fact is, at the time there are really bad riots going on and his family get deeply involved. They have barely any money and they don't have enough to 'waste' on Billy's extra-curricular. This is a beautiful story of love, family and doing what is right. There are amazing dance numbers and heavily layered harmonized songs. I recommend this show 11/12-up. There is a  confusing political side to it and some rude language. Thoroughly entertaining and heart-warming. Here is the trailer.

Oliver!

I went to see Oliver when I was..... I have a confession guys.... I have never actually seen Oliver. BUT! Never fear, I have been in the play 3 times so I know what I am talking about. Oliver! Is such a popular story, written by Charles Dickens. It was written aggges ago but is still ridiculously popular! ( like Mean Girls...). There is infinite books, plays and movies of the story. It is the story of a boy at an orphanage who breaks some rules and gets kicked out. He meets a gang of boys who pick pocket and finds his true friends. It is a heart-warming and loveable story! I recommend this for people from 3-oldies. It is perfect for families, Perfect for everyone! This is the trailer.

Matilda!

I saw Matilda twice when I was 10.. again. I actually saw it in the same theatre with the same people! Matilda is the story of a young girl who is really clever but has a stupid family. She goes to school and falls in love with learning. She meets a teacher called Miss Honey who is the only person who understands her. Matilda soon discovers she has magic powers! Here is the trailer.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

This is the story of a teenage boy with autism. He finds his neighbour's dog dead in the garden with a pitchfork sticking out of it. He tries to find the murderer and goes on a journey. It is hard to write about this show, so watch the trailer. 

This is all I have for today guys!

Hola ( liking the new goodbye? I'm not quite sure yet...)

Car Boot Haul

Hiya Chummies!
Today I went to the Chiswick Car Boot sale with my good friend Edie .
Here are some of the things I bought!

This is a map of Britain published in 1945. I got it for £2. It is printed on paper. ( cloth was 3 pounds). When it was made, it cost two shillings and threepence.

 

This a little leather notebook from the Middle east which I accidentally deleted the picture of so this is all I have! It is bound by a thread of brownishred thread and is leather. On the front it has an intricate design of a camel. The paper is hand made, thick and tough. I have been wanting one of these for ages! I got it for £3

Ignore the soaked teddies, they are my dogs, I just thought they gave a wee tumblr. look.... What was I thinking!? Anyway, focus on the little treasure box at the end. It is solid, thin wood and has a leather stuck on map on the top and sides. I got it for £1.

These cute little glasses are from the 1980's! I am going to use them to hold my earrings in as I am always losing earrings. They cost 50p each but I got them in a 3 set for £1. They are pure glass and adorable!

Ok, so I may have a little confession to make. I may have bought it for the box... The box is just so adorable and fragile. The brouche inside is quite ugly and doesn't look like eyore at all. Although it is hand-painted and extremely delicate. It cost me £2.

There isn't much to say about it. This is a glass bottle that cost me £3. What else are you meant to say??

Now. I didn't actually get this from the Car Boot. Edie got it from the last Car Boot but she didn't use it. She was going to give it to her little sister but she wouldn't really appreciate the tumblrness of it so I decided to take it off their hands! It is made of old fashion records... 

And here is a selection of everything I got!

Now, I know this wasn't one of my normal posts with loads of writing and not a lot of pictures but I decided I just wanted to show you what I bought! 

See ya later, Alligator