My Mounjaro FAQs

I'm quite amazed by how many people have reached out to me after posting this. Friends, family, old colleagues... so many people who are either on their own journeys or are thinking about starting their own. 

This is exactly why I wrote this, and why I told people about it.  

What made me decide to get the jab?

I have had weight issues for years. I was chubby in my teens and bulimic in my 20s. When I hit my 30s, I thought I had a grasp on things, but thanks to physical and mental health issues, my weight and size started to creep up. I think losing my dad and COVID were also major factors. What I found really annoying is that it's not like I was eating a shit ton. My choices weren't great, but I wasn't gorging. I have a terrible sweet tooth, which did not help. 

I had some bloodwork done at the doctor's, and we established that a lot of my weight gain was caused by my SSRIs, asthma steroid medication, and a bad reaction to a birth control injection. 

So, I tried dieting, calorie counting, I even tried starving myself, but nothing was working. Unfortunately, because of my asthma, I find certain exercises really tricky. I can't run for shit, my lungs literally stop working. So cardio is out of the question. 

I know many people consider having the injection a cheat, but right now, I don't care. It's helping me with what I need, so I'm happy.

How did I get it? Was it expensive?

I spoke to my doctor at length about it, but ultimately it wasn't available on the NHS (it is now), so it was something I would need to invest in. Thankfully, I was able to talk to my doc and get some advice on certain things before I started researching. I then spent around a month in deep research mode. I read about a variety of side effects that are possible, looked into the possibility of any of my meds reacting negatively to it, and the risk factors that could happen... I read it all. 

Once I felt I was thoroughly informed, I went online to see where the injections were available. I decided to stick to a company I know (Asda) because I have seen horror stories about dodgy pens. 

The application process was easy, but traumatic. I had to take a picture of myself from different angles and upload. I have actively been avoiding cameras for ages, so doing that hurt my soul. They were not flattering photos. 

I then filled in my doctor's details. Apparently, the Asda Pharmacy Team reaches out to your GP to ensure the info you give is correct. I liked this because it meant that my doctor is aware that I've started taking the pens. He knew that was my plan anyway. 

Once that was all filled in, I paid £135, and the pen arrived within the week in a cold delivery box. You gotta keep it refrigerated. 

What is my end goal?

Weight loss isn't a big thing for me as I am quite heavy regardless (even when I was at my skinniest and sickest, I was a size 6 but still over 10 stone). I just want to be comfortable. I take medication for my high blood pressure (hereditary), high cholesterol (also hereditary), and mental health. 

If things go as I am hoping, I may be able to stop taking so many pills. 

I would also like to reduce my antidepressants. Since being on Mounjaro, I have felt happier and have had more energy. I'm unsure if that is just my brain tricking me, but I like it regardless.

Any random tips or trivia?

1. Get some supplements. During my research, I saw that the reduction of food also means a reduction of certain vitamins and minerals. 

So, I am currently taking 3 supplements. Vitamin C, multi vitamins with added iron, and one that has magnesium, zinc, and vitamin D3. I also make sure I add electrolytes to my water, as they help replenish the body. 

2. Be careful with the amount of water you consume. I didn't know that, apparently, you can drink TOO much water. I have a water bottle that holds 750ml, and I drink 3 a day. I now pee like a racehorse, which is new. 

3. Never trust a fart. This is just basic knowledge, but it's even more important now that I'm putting a new chemical in my body. 

4. When your appetite decreases, eat little but often. You won't be able to take on a whole meal, so split it into two. 

5. Constipation is apparently a major side effect. So, try and eat foods that help with movement. I have granola every morning, and I have had NO issue. 

6. Greasy food will give you the shits. 

The whole reason I posted this is so that I can help anyone looking to start their own journey, so if you have ANY questions, feel free to ask. Even if you think they're inappropriate. I have no issue when it comes to talking about, well, anything. Farts, poop, vomit, boobs, fupa.... I have no shame. 

You can message me on IG if you wanna talk privately too. 

My Mounjaro Diary - Weeks One, Two, and Three

When I started my journey, I had all the intention of making weekly posts to track my symptoms and experiences.... and then I completely forgot. In my defence, I have a brain like a fish. So instead, I decided to do a recap, just to get it all written down. So I don't forget. 

Week One - 1st 2.5mg jab. 

The plan was to take the jab on the Saturday (so I had the weekend to deal with any bad side effects), but because I read the instructions wrong (and because I'm daft), I messed up and gave myself an "empty" shot. Note for later, always remember to read the instructions FULLY, none of this skip to the end shit. I know I was excited to get started, but in doing so, I had messed up. It wasn't the worst mistake in the world, but I did feel foolish.

That meant I had to do the jab Sunday evening instead. Thankfully, it was smooth sailing from there. 

The needle is frigging TINY, just FYI. I think the idea of stabbing myself got me nervous, so I had to mentally prepare myself. Dunno why I bothered thou because I didn't feel a thing. I wonder if the higher doses have bigger needles...

The first thing I noticed when I woke up was that the 'food noise' had gone. It worked that quick (for me). Unsure if it was a placebo effect or anything, but it was pretty immediate. 

I used to joke that all I did was think about food, but it's kinda true. If I'm not thinking about my next meal, I'm reminiscing about meals I've eaten in the past. I love food. I'm always hungry, always looking for a little snicky-snack to tide me over. That was all gone. 

Which is nice, but also concerning because I now have to remind myself to eat. And because I have a terrible habit of losing myself in hyperfocus, I can go hours without eating or drinking and not notice. 

I wouldn't say my appetite has shrunk just yet. When I do eat, it is still a full plate. But I have noticed that if I eat unhealthy food, I fill up faster, and I am usually hit with cramps the next day.

Speaking of cramps, that is the main side effect I am dealing with at the moment. They're not agonising, my period pains are much worse, but they are noticeable. I have had mild cramps daily. And of course, cramps lead to other intestinal issues. I read that the jab can cause constipation for some, but that has most definitely not been my experience. I'm not exactly shitting my shorts or anything, but there is a hell of a lot more movement going on. Which I assume is my metabolism working a little faster.  

Week Two - 2nd jab. 

This was the first time I noticed a bad side effect. I had sulphur burps. They literally tasted like I was farting out of my mouth. I was horrified. That Tuesday was a bad day because besides ass breath, I also had nausea (probably because of the stank) and cramps. It has been the only bad day so far, which I'm quite happy about. 

The second week is also when the thirst kicked in. I'm thirsty all the time. Which is absolutely fine because it means I'm drinking a hell of a lot more water, and I used to be a proper dehydrated bitch. 

I'm making sure I don't drink too much water thou, because apparently that is bad for you too. 

Another side effect that showed up in the second week..... gas. I am burping and fating like a good'un. I've always been a burpy gal (I sound like a demon at times), but it has gotten worse. Or better. Depends on how you wanna look at it. My other half would probably say worse, but that's only because he is usually downwind of me. 

Week Three - 3rd jab. 

This week was extremely uneventful. No cramps, no nausea, no fart breath. Just easy breezy. Still thirsty. Still gassy. Still visiting the toilet more than usual. Nothing too exciting. And the food noise is still practically non-existent. I did randomly get hit with a massive craving for fried chicken on Friday, but it was only for about 15 minutes. 

Week Four - Last 2.5mg jab.

Last night was my last 2.5mg injection. I will be ordering the 5mg this week and increasing on Sunday. I am hoping that the side effects are the same as before. 

I stood on the scales this morning and noticed that it has gone down to 15st 12lb. I started at 17st (ish). So, there is progress. Slow and steady wins the race. I have also noticed that my boobs seem a little smaller, which is fabulous, and I feel less 'swollen' and heavy, which was the main reason for starting. 

I'm not exactly stressed about the weight loss; I just want to be more comfortable, and hopefully, this will help lower my blood pressure and ease my asthma.

If things continue the way they have been, then I will be happy. :) 

Should I go Black or Stay Red?

Okay, so I haven't blogged for well over a year now. The plan was to write something deep and profound about why I've been AWOL and what has been going on in my life, but instead I'm just going to jump straight back into it as if nothing has happened.

I may divulge details later but for now I just want to discuss my hair dilemma.....

I have had bright red hair - on and off - for about five years now. And, I'm bored. 

It always starts off bright and vibrant, but after a while it goes darker and dull. When my roots started to grow through I dyed it all the same shade to prevent a two tone mess. Then I get bored, go dark brown and hate it. Six months later I'm stripping the colour, bleaching and going bright red again. That is my cycle. How I haven't lost all my hair, I don't know. 

Recently, I've been feeling rather "gothy" recently. And the one thing I have ALWAYS wanted to do was go black. Proper hardcore "Robert Smith" black. Embracing my inner Emo, black.

My biggest worries are that not only will I regret it, but it'll be harder to go back to red.

A friend of mine was nice enough to photo-shop an image of me, and I have been staring at it since. 

Can I do this? Should I do this? If I don't do it now, I probably never will. 

Or, should I go bright red again?

Do You Wanna Have Kids or Nah?

For as long as I could remember, I have never wanted children. I didn't even like kids when I was a kid. But now, I'm at that age where getting married and having children is something I need to do before I *shock horror* turn into a childless spinster. Apparently, if you are not shooting them out like a fucking log-flume, you have nothing else to live for. 

Going by what I have learnt in history classes, I am proud to say that humanity has progressed well over the years. Women can now vote and get treated like people instead of possessions, people of colour can proudly live their lives without being ostracised, the LGBT community have all the rights they deserve, its 2015 and things are going pretty well..... yet I am fucking Satan because I don't want to push a 9 pound brat out of my vagina?? I thought as a species we had moved passed all that. Women have not been put on this planet for procreation, that is not our sole purpose. Why can't other people realise that. The mindless, robots spit out spiel on a daily basis, questioning and belittling me because of my choices. It's borderline peer pressure. 

I personally find that completely disrespectful. I am entitled to life my life however the hell I want, and I choose to do it alone.

I have heard all the bullshit, I've listened to all the speeches given, and I've given my opinion, it just fell on deaf ears. So, the next person to harass me regarding MY choices, I'm going to direct them to this post. It's a collection of all the beautiful questions and opinions I have had to deal with over the years.

(disclaimer, if you have kids, congrats. I'm really happy for you, if that is the choice you made. I do not push my opinion onto others, I'm just reacting to people pushing theirs onto me)

(second disclaimer, I have been told that this rant is a bit 'too rude' and although I apologise if it offends, I stand by my words. I take offence when people hound me regarding my choices because they can get rather disrespectful, yet I'm not allowed to state my opinion?? These are things that have been boiling up inside for ages. I don't get this rude when questioned, I just roll my eyes and ignore them. Just fyi)

You''ll change your mind when you're older.... I heard this one last week. I'm 32. I feel the same way now as I did when I was 18. How much older do you think I'll get before I change my mind? Because I plan to die before that! I know my mind, not you, so don't try and tell me shit because you don't have a clue. For all you know, my dislike for children could get worse as I age.

What will you do with your life?.... Work, travel, live... Who knows, there is an abundance of life experiences out there for me to have. I could travel the world or take the business world by storm. Lives don't end just because you don't have kids. If anything, lives end when you DO have kids. My sister wanted to be a fire-fighter, but that dream ended once she had my niece. 

You're too young to make these decisions..... Again, I'm thirty fucking two! If I had followed the footsteps of the girls in my high school, I'd have a 16-18 year old right now. I'm old enough to buy a house, drive a car, get married, vote.... I'm sure as hell old enough to decided what I want to do with my life. 

You're being selfish.... I'M being selfish?? This world is overcrowded and underfunded yet I'M being selfish because I don't want to create more unwanted mouths to feed and minds to educate? Go fuck yourself.

You're motherly instinct will kick in.... I'm pretty sure I have no motherly instinct. Apparently when a child cries, a woman is supposed to have this uncontrollable need to comfort and nurture. All I feel is contempt and frustration. 

You'll end up alone/ lonely..... I love this one, my family say it a lot. Apparently if you do not have children by the time you reach a certain age you suddenly become invisible. No-one else can see you and all knowledge of you is erased from their minds forever................. please! I have a family and I have friends, however if they abandon me because of my non having children ways, I like my own company too. I'll be fine. 

Kids give your life purpose and fulfil your life.... Because obviously this means if I don't make a person, I mean nothing. Parenthood is not the be all and end all of life, and if you think that way, you are really sad. There is so much in the world to do and experience, if you really think that a child is the only thing that matters, I feel really sorry for you. 

There are people out there who can't have kids, you know.... I don't get this one. What do you mean, I owe them to have kids because they can't? Isn't that kinda rubbing it in their faces? They can have my eggs if they want. I would gladly donate if it would help them. 

Also, just because I have the ability to create life, doesn't mean I HAVE to. There are many things I have the ability to do (rob a bank, kill a person, eat 1000 big macs in a day, jump off the golden gate bridge) doesn't mean I am going to do them too. 

Why don't you adopt?.... If I were to ever have children, I would probably adopt anyway. There are far too many kids out there without families, I would rather help one or two of them than create a mini me. However saying that, adopting does not take away the fact that I do not like kids. Frame it, change the font, add a pretty picture, the sentiment is the same. Not interested.

You'll change your mind when you meet the right guy.... There is a rumour going around that women can make life decisions regardless of other people in their lives. I think it might be true. Also, what makes anyone so sure I'll meet the right 'guy'?? Whatever the case, I hope whoever I meet, they respect me for who I am and what I choose.  

You'll feel different when it's your own kids.... Maybe, but considering I'm not having any, I don't see how you can know that. And having kids isn't like accidentally having a beer during a dry week. It's a full on life and body commitment, so I don't see myself ever getting to the point to put that theory to practice.

You don't know what love is until you hold a child in your arms.... I've held a pizza in my arms, and it felt pretty fucking good. If it's the same, sign me up, but I know it isn't. I've held newborns. There was love, of course, but not an undying love that changed my life. More of a.... "when this kid is older, I'm going to introduce them to all the horrors!!" I have my nieces and nephews in my life, I do not need a person of my own. 

Aren't you worried about not being looked after when you are old?.... Oh, so THAT'S why you have kids? To dump on them when you are too old and frail to wipe your own arse? When I'm older, I'm sure I will still have family to support me. And if I don't, just stick me in a care home. I don't give two shits. I'll be fucking senile by then. Just tell me I was the lost member of The Nolans and leave me be. 

So you hate all children then?.... As a matter of fact, no. I love some children. I love my family. My nieces and nephews mean the world to me. I may not show it all the time because I'm not exactly kid friendly, but it's true. And they adore me. I'm their Cool Aunt Becky. It's the best role because I can do it well. But those noisy fucking shits that scream in public........ yeah, I hate them. And they know it because they avoid me. 

Children make a house a home... If by home you mean a complete bomb-site with fingerprints and scuff marks everywhere. Yay. I like things clean and tidy, to OCD levels. Children and OCDs never mix. 

What about your parents? Don't you think they deserve grandchildren?.... They have them. I guess I am lucky because I have three sisters that are buffers for me. I am not the only one, so I do not have to 'carry on the family name', but even if I didn't, I wouldn't care. It is wrong to expect someone to do something so life changing just for you, and I know my parents are not like that. They respect me and my choice, at times. I may get the odd "hmm" but they don't hassle me like others do. Which is why I love them so. 

You know it's not just what YOU want, men have choices too.... Little secret, there are men out there who don't want kids either. If I was dating someone and it got serious, I would lay all my cards on the table. I wouldn't lead a guy on, with the promise of a child in the future. I'd be completely honest. 

Don't you want to leave behind a legacy.... That's what this blog is for. 

I think you'd make a great mother.... How the fuck would you know? I might turn into the bitch who locks their kids under the stairs at night. You don't know for a fact I would be any good, so why say it? Don't assume I'm a good person. You don't know what someone is capable of until they do it. 

If you leave it too long, you'll dry up.... These people need stabbing in the fucking face! A, that is just disgusting to say to a person, B, I could adopt if I ever changed my mind and C, go sit on a broken blender.

Labour isn't THAT bad.... It's not just the labour, however I know for a damn fact it can be fucking traumatising. It's everything you put your body though, and your life. The pregnancy, the aches and pains, the weight gain, the discomfort, the agony, the tearing, the stretching, the bleeding, more discomfort, the sleepless nights, the epic after pregnancy period, and then your life is nothing more than doting on this new person. Your life becomes a footnote, you are now a carer, you no longer exist. You are mum. 

Now I have got that off my chest I will end this with one favour. Do not pity me, or I'll pity you. I'll pity the fact that you are so narrow minded that you cannot see for a second that people are allowed to have other opinions and make other choices.

Halloween At Home

Unless you have been living under a rock your whole life, you would know that tomorrow is Halloween. Now I know that to some people this means dressing up in the most garish costume you can find and getting pissed as a fart, but for us simple few (yes, me included) a fun night in filled with horror viewing is all we need. Being introverted is sometimes a burden, but in my years of bailing on parties, I have mastered the art of having a relaxing Halloween at home. 
And that basically involves watching a bunch of horror movies. That's a pretty standard staple of any given Halloween, which is why it is so easy. 

Here is the lists of all the films I watch...

There are the horrors that are set on Halloween...

Halloween

Halloween II

Trick R Treat

Idle Hands

The Houses October Built

The Crow

Satan's Little Helper

Tales of Halloween

As well as your standard horrors...

A Nightmare on Elm Street

The Exorcist

The Thing

American Werewolf in London

The Shining

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Scream

Hellraiser

Evil Dead

The Wicker Man

The Conjuring

Paranormal Activity

You also have a plethora of family friendly TV specials to pick from.... 

The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror

Sabrina the Teenage Witch (S01E05, S02E07, S03E06, S04E06, S05E06, S06E04)

South Park (S01E07, S02E15, S03E12, S10E11, S16E12)

Bobs Burgers (S03E02, S04E02, S05E02, S06E03)

Family Guy (S09E04, S12E03, S14E04)

American Dad (S06E03, S09E03)

The Big Bang Theory (S01E06, S05E07, S07E05)

How I Met Your Mother (S01E06, S06E07, S07E08)

Roseanne (S02E07, S03E07, S04E06, S05E07, S06E06, S07E06, S08E05, S09E07)

New Girl (S02E06, E03E06)

For those of you with young children (between 7-12), if you are looking to incorporate a little spook to your night, you can always watch these.......

Hocus Pocus

Halloweentown

Twitches

Casper

Haunted Mansion

Tower of Terror

Frankenweenie

Paranorman

The Corpse Bride

Coraline

Little Vampire

Little Monsters

The Worst Witch

Or if you have young teens and you aren't ready for them to watch movies like Halloween, there's this bunch to choose from....

Addams Family

Beetlejuice

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Little Shop of Horrors

Practical Magic

Witches of Eastwick

Teen Wolf

Dark Shadows

Life After Beth

Zombieland

The Vampires Assistant

Fright Night (the 1985 one, don't watch the remake)

The Faculty

Unfriended

You could spend the night reliving your youth by watching old episodes of these classic TV shows....

Trap Door

Children of the Stones

Goosebumps

Are You Afraid of the Dark

Beetlejuice

Monster High

Scooby Doo

Or you could marathon one of these 'creepy' shows....

Tales From the Crypt

The Twilight Zone

The Outer Limits

The Munsters

The Addams Family

The X Files

Me personally I always make it a habit to watch Hocus Pocus, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, the first episode of the Treehouse of Horror, Halloween and Halloween II. Then on the 1st of November, I watch The Nightmare Before Christmas. Yes, I do have a regime, yes I AM a dork.  

Between Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and *cough* streaming, there are more than enough platforms to ensure you have enough entertainment for the night. I hope with my little lists I have provided enough, so all you need to do is order the pizza! :P

TMI Tag

My friend Amber just recently did the T.M.I tag on her YouTube channel, and since I am currently struggling to focus long enough to write something (damn my feeble attention span) I thought I'd cheat and copy her.


1: What are you wearing? I am currently at work so I'm wearing semi business attire. A khaki green shirt, black t-shirt and black trousers. I suck at the whole 'looking professional' malarkey. 

2: Ever been in love? I have, unfortunately.

3: Ever had a terrible breakup? Again, yes, unfortunately. 

4: How tall are you? I'm about 5'7, 5'8. 

5: How much do you weigh? More than I probably should. 

6: Any tattoos? One on my wrist. It's the roman numeral of 10.

7: Any piercings? About eight, although I hardly wear jewelry so I don't know why I bothered getting them. 

8: OTP? Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. Yes, they are wrestlers. Yes, I know I'm lame.

9: Favourite show? *deep breath* Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Following, American Horror Story, Veronica Mars, Big Bang Theory, Bobs Burgers, X-Files, The Simpsons, Orange is the New Black, Suits, Friends, Arrested Development, South Park, Daria, WWE, Spaced, League of Gentlemen.................... there are more, but I thought should stop.

10: Favourite bands (and Artists)? Pearl Jam, Placebo, Linkin Park, Korn, Violent Femmes, Bruce Springsteen, Saliva, Rammstein, Prodigy, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Aerosmith, The Cure, Joy Division, Bush, Thrice..... again, I could list more but I thought I should stop or I'd be here all day. Also, I am a sucker for a good soundtrack. 

11: Something you miss? My childhood. And my dogs Bugsy and Bonnie. I grew up with them and it hurt a lot when they passed. Bonnie (the mum) went in 2003 and Bugsy went in 2005. They both had long, happy lives but I sill miss them everyday. 

12: Favourite song? My Sharona by The Knack, or Mr Blue Sky by ELO. Those two songs can make my smile no matter what is going on in life. 

13: How old are you? 32.

14: Zodiac sign? Virgo. However I'm right on the cusp with Leo. 

15: Quality you look for in a partner? Sense of humour. 

16: Favourite Quote? True friends stab you in the front - Oscar Wilde. 

17: Favourite actor? Gary Oldman, David Thewlis and Jason Bateman.

18: Favourite colour? I would say black but apparently 'its the absence of colour' so I guess I'll choose green. But it has to be dark, none of that bright, neon, pastel crap.  

19: Loud music or soft? Usually loud, but it does depend on what I'm playing. I'm not exactly going to crank it when I play Bach's Cello Suite No.5 in C Minor.

20: Where do you go when you're sad? I don't really go anywhere, but I do walk a lot. Back in 2009 I was going through a lot of shit and would always walk home so I could gather my thoughts. The journey was 12 miles and would take me over 3 hours, but it was what made me happy.

21: How long does it take you to shower? I rarely take showers because I'm not a fan, but if I had to I'd be in there for 5-10 minutes, maximum. 

22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? I give myself a lot of time to get ready in the mornings. Not because I take that long but because I'm usually half asleep until about 10am. I currently spend 1hr 30mins every morning to get ready for work. But if I was in a rush I'd probably only take 30 minutes. 

23: Ever been in a physical fight? Yes, quite a few. When I was in high school thou. I'm too old for that shit now.

24: Turn on? Sense of humour, eyes and arms.

25: Turn off? Arrogance.

26: The reason I joined Blogger? I needed something to do during work as I literally sit at a desk all day doing nothing. 

27: Fears? Losing the people I love. My family mean the world to me, I'd be devastated if I lost anyone. 

28: Last thing that made you cry? Some music this morning. I cry a lot. 

29: Last time you said you loved someone? I can't really remember............. damn, that's depressing. It was probably to my mum or something.

30: Meaning behind your Blogger Name? I wanted to call my blog 'LittleMissViolent' but I stupidly deleted an old blog I had here years ago, not realising it meant the name would be unavailable after that. So I chose GrumpasaurusBex because I am a grumpy old cow. 

31: Last book you read? Tommyknockers by Stephen King. 

32: The book you're currently reading? I haven't picked my next book yet. I'm thinking probably Misery. I could read that book over and over. 

33: Last show you watched? Friends, this morning whilst getting dressed.

34: Last person you talked to? Face to face, my mum this morning. Via text, my sister. She has the day off and decided to tell me she is going to take a nap................... I'm so jealous.

35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? *see last question* My sister. My smelly, older sister. 

36: Favourite food? That is hard to choose because I love all foods. But my preference is savoury, and if I HAD to choose, it'd be cheese. 

37: Place you want to visit? New York. I want to go and visit my dear friend Ivan. 

38: Last place you were? Ummm........... I just popped to the loo. Does that count?

39: Do you have a crush? Besides celebrities..... yeah, I do. Just a little one. One of the people in my building is nice to look at. 

40: Last time you kissed someone? I'm assuming you mean romantically, if so, it's been about two years.

41: Last time you were insulted? It is practically impossible to insult me nowadays, because I don't give a shit what people think. At all. So the last time I was insulted was probably when I worked in HMV.

42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Mango. 

43: What instruments do you play? Nothing anymore, but I used to play the piano and violin. And the recorder. 
 
44: Favourite piece of jewellery? I don't wear jewellery often, but when I do its one of two necklaces. It's either my cross dagger or a puzzle piece. Both are silver, I don't wear anything else.

45: Last sport you played? Hahahahahahahahahaha! Really?

46: Last song you sang? I Believe in Father Christmas by Greg Lake, this morning. 

47: Favourite chat up line? "How You Doin?" There is a reason it's a classic. 

48: Have you ever used it? No. I don't chat people up.

49: Last time you hung out with anyone? Two Sundays ago I hung out with my friend Max. I was going to introduce him to You're Next, but we got distracted with The Simpsons. 

50: Who should answer these questions next? I'm pretty sure practically everyone has done them already. But if not, they should. 

The Sweater Weather Tag

Okay, so as it is now mid September it is officially Autumn, or Fall, whatever you want to call it.... I'm from the UK, so it's Autumn. 

I have been looking forward to Autumn for over a month now. It's my favourite time of year. It's when the weather changes and gets a little crisper, it's colder at night, it's getting darker, the YouTube videos are all Fall and Halloween themed, all the decor hits the stores (which isn't much over here but it means my Instagram and Tumblr feeds are awash with pictures of Michael, Jo-Anns, Pier One Target, Dollar Tree, TJ Maxx), Pumpkin Spiced Lattes are available, everything becomes pumpkin flavoured, Yankee Candles and Bath and BodyWorks release their seasonal candles............ I could go on. 

Yes, as I'm sure you can tell from my little spiel.... I am a basic bitch. I am a TOTAL basic bitch. I wear flannel shirts, biker boots, chunky jumpers, skinny jeans; I talk about 'Fall' all the time whilst ordering my PSL and buy my scented candles.... I have no shame. Funnily, the first half of the questions were actually part of the 'Basic Bitch' tag. I felt I had to add them considering it is now the season. 

I probably should have done this before the Halloween one........ oh well, never mind.

Basic Bitch Tag...
Favourite Starbucks drink of the season?
Ummmmm, although I do enjoy a good PSL, I think my favourite drink would be the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. I love me some salted caramel. 

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Unfortunately it takes me AGES to get ready in the mornings. Not because I'm vain, because I'm so damn lazy I'm always half asleep and always make mistakes. I give myself two hours every morning to get up, have breakfast, drink my weight in coffee, shower, face paint, dressed and lock the house up.

How many selfies do you take on a daily basis?
I have been trying to take a selfie a day. I won't always post them; I'm just trying to get myself more comfortable in front of a camera. I used to hate having my picture taken. 

How many Instagram followers and pictures do you have?
Currently I have 804 posts and 345 followers. I usually just post horror related shite. 

Do you ever say "LOL" or "OMG" out loud?
God no! I fucking hate acronyms and abbreviations. 

Do you wear the same clothing item more than once?
Of course. I'm too lazy to pick out something better.

How many tweets do you have?
9230 tweets. I used to use Twitter religiously but I've kinda lost interest now.

Instagram, Twitter, or Tumblr?
Three years ago I would have said Tumblr, but now it's Instagram all the way.

What do you spend most of your time doing?
Besides work and the travelling? Watching movies. It's a hobby.

How often do you do your nails?
Barely once a month. I used to do them daily but they broke and I've not had much luck growing them back. 

Are you a shopaholic?
Yes, but not for clothes or shoes. I like buying make up, Halloween garb and DIY supplies.

How many times have you watched Mean Girls?
Tons. It's a classic.

Do you own a lot of clothes?
I do. But I hardly wear them. As I'm the youngest I get the hand me downs off my sisters so I never need to do any actual shopping. 

Do you take pictures of your food before you eat it?
Depends on if it is an epic meal. If it is just a sandwich.... nah. But a good stew or roast, definitely! 

Do you wear makeup every day?
Only when I go to work or go out with friends. So weekends I'm usually bare faced. 

How do you usually style your hair?
Usually just in a bun. MY hair is SO LONG it's difficult to style anymore. 

Do you collect leaves for decorative reasons?
I always plan to, every Autumn I make a list of nice DIY ideas involving leaves, conkers, acorns... etc, but I never get round to actually doing anything. I wish I wasn't such a procrastinator.

Do you like Uggs?
No. I can't stand Uggs. They look hideous.

Favourite Autumn themed Candle?
Anything from Bath and Bodyworks, which sucks because it's impossible to get them here in the UK. The site doesn't ship here and the sellers on eBay charge an extortionate amount. The only reason I've had the luck of getting some is because a dear friend from New York sent them to me as a gift.

Sweater Weather Tag....
Favourite Autumnal Scent?
I love the smell of burning. That sounds weird, but I mean bonfires and fireplaces. There is always a hint of burnt wood in the air when Autumn rolls round. 

Favourite movies to watch during Autumn?
Horrors. I'm usually prepping for Halloween by marathoning all the horror movies I can think of. 

Favourite Autumnal food?
Anything stodgy, like stew or soup. I'm a proper comfort eater.

Favourite Autumnal Make Up Trend?
Vampy lips. I couldn't pull it off but Jaclyn Hill looks like a goddess when she rocks a wine lip.

Favourite pumpkin flavoured food?
Soup. Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup. It's the food of kings. 

Favourite Autumnal colour?
Either brown or red.

Favourite place to shop during Autumn?
I do most of my shopping online, but I must admit TKMaxx have been surprising me with their killer Autumn/ Halloween gear. 

What is Autumn weather like where you live?
The temperature drops to about 17(c) during September. It's nice and crisp but not freezing, however the UK is famous for its rain, and we get that in bucketfuls. It's usually windy as hell too. 

Is pumpkin spice worth the hype?
Sometimes. When it's used correctly it can be a great smell and taste fabulous, but when it's added to things such as hair products it seems a bit excessive. Little tip with the PSL thou...... order it with either a shot of caramel or vanilla syrup. 

What is the best thing about your town during Autumn?
November 5th is Guy Fawkes Night so around that time you get tons of bonfires and fireworks displays. I have a love/ hate relationship with fireworks. I love them because they are beautiful and fill me with such nostalgia..... but my dog suffers so much. That aspect of it all makes me sad.

Where do you buy your Autumn candles?
I have only one choice, and that is Yankee Candles. But even then, we don't get the US editions over here. 

If you could spend Autumn anywhere, where would you choose?
New England. Either Vermont or Salem, Mass. 

Be honest…are you already stocking up for Autumn?
Pfft.... I started in August. 

Hot chocolate, from scratch or packets? Made with milk or water?
I don't mind packet stuff, so long as it's good quality. And always, ALWAYS with milk. And sometimes a little cream. 

S’mores or pumpkin pie?
They are not really big things over here, but I know what they are, so I would choose S'Mores.

Rain or Cold?
Cold. I love the rain, but only when I'm not in it. 

Skinny jeans or leggings?
Skinny jeans. Leggings go see-through and I am not into that. 

Combat boots or Riding boots?
Doc Martins.

Hot chocolate or warm apple cider?
I wish apple cider was more of a big thing over here. I love me some cider. Costa had a 'Hot Spiced Apple' last year which was amazeballs. I hope they do it this year too. 

Do you step on crunchy leaves just to hear their crunchy awesomeness?
I try to avoid fallen leaves because it's likely there is a huge lump of dog shit under it. Nothing shatters the 'Fall' illusion than smearing faeces everywhere. 

Do you enjoy the cold just for the clothes?
No. I get really uncomfortable during the summer because I overheat quickly, it's easier for me to adapt with the cold. I can wrap up with extra layers, coats, blankets, use hot water bottles... there are various options to warming up. Also, I love getting cosy.

Do you enjoy the other seasons?
Yes, I do. Spring is nice, Summer can be great when it's not TOO hot and I absolutely adore Winter. Not as much as I do Autumn, but it's a very close second. 

Do you have Autumn/Halloween boards on Pinterest. Link them.
Halloween & Horror
Halloween & Fall Crafts
Autumnal Beauty 

Things Kids Can do That Adults Can't

During the tube strike last month I had to endure a ghastly bus journey to get me to work. It was horrid. I was sat beside a mother and her son (her husband and daughter were on the seats on the other side). They were a nice Scottish family who had decided to take a nice vacation into London....... stupid, stupid idea.

When they first settled I tried to be polite and offered my seat up so the son could sit but the mother declined and plopped the boy right on her lap. After about five minutes the kids started "mum, I want to sit down... make her move... I'm tired... mover her... I want to look out the window... make her move..." and basically being a rude little shit. I asked the mother if she wanted me to move but again, she politely declined. Yet she didn't shut her son up.

Now, for people who have kids they can shrug it off and say 'kids just do that' but personally it really pisses me off. I mean, how rude is that? If I did the same thing people wouldn't accept it and would tell me to stop. And that's when I started to think, why can kids get away with that kind of behaviour? Isn't it something you should nip in the bud quickly to prevent your kids growing up to be a shit? This kid was far too old to be acting like that. 

Part of me wants to start doing kid-esque things in public just to see how understanding and considerate others would be towards me..... I bet they wouldn't. Now, I know full well that when I was younger that I did all these things (that are listed below) when I was younger. My mum loves pointing these out. Apparently I was a fucking idiot when I was a kid. This is something I struggle to deal with, as I hate kids but for things I put my own mother through. I am a walking, talking psych case. 

Anyways, back to my list. These are things that kids are allowed to do that adults are not. I personally think we should be allowed to, because if a child sees and adult being stupid it may make them reconsider their own behaviour.


Say Exactly Whats On Their Mind
If I was ever in the middle of a conversation and I lost interest, I still have to endure the rest of the conversation because society dictates that as the norm. Announcing "I'm bored now" and just walking off is not proper decorum.

If I was bought a present and I didn't like it, I couldn't pass it back and declare "I don't like it" because that would hurt the persons feelings.

If I went into a public toilet and someone had clearly just been and it was pungent, I'm not allowed to shout "it stinks in here" because the other women would feel embarrassed. 

Fall Asleep Anywhere
I was on a bus once and the kid sitting next to me fell asleep and landed on my lap. I turned to his mother expecting her to lift him off but instead she gave me a "aww, look at him all tuckered out" look and smiled. How is this acceptable? If I fell asleep in her kids lap I'd get arrested, yet he could do what he wanted? And when I asked the mother (politely) to move her child she glared at me like I was the bad guy. I couldn't quite get my head around it.

I miss the days when I was young where I'd fall asleep in the car and wake up in bed. I can't do that now. It's not fair. 

Kick People
A few years ago, at my sisters wedding, my nephew was going through a bit of a phase and throughout the whole reception he kept kicking me. Under the table, on the dance floor, a quick boot to the shin. It was really irritating. I told his mum (my other sister) what was happening but because she didn't see it she couldn't tell him off. So I decided to. He gave me one final boot and I flipped, and called him a jerk. To be fair, considering my expansive vulgar language fluency everyone should be grateful I didn't say anything worse. However just saying jerk really pissed everyone else off. I get that he was just a kid but I had enough. If I went round kicking people I'd get punched in the face.

Cry
This one you can get away with but you would be considered mentally unstable. I really wish I could just stay at home watching Netflix all day, but I can't cry and snot to get my own way, so why should kids? This is something that really needs to be stopped quickly because its rather dickish behaviour. I see kids every day bawling their eyes out over tiny, stupid things. I know I can cry at times just because I forgot something or dropped something, but that is usually due to a buildup of emotion. I don't cry hourly over stupid shit.
 
Pee Their Pants
This one is a little different because little kids have little bladders and sometimes you just can't help the fact that a kid pees, it's just the acceptance I don't think is fair. If I was to ever piss my drawers I would be laughed at and teased for the rest of my life, but apparently you can't do the same to kids because its 'damaging'. I always make it to the toilet in time, I understand the feeling of needing to go and and I have a large, strong bladder, so if any slipped out it'd be down to an illness or something. 

I know a lot of adults who have peed their pants, but that has just been due to sever inebriation, that doesn't count.

Along with this, peeing the bed is widely accepted with children because it's like a right of passage. They can't tell they need to go until... whoops, they went. But the acceptance stops when you reach a certain age, usually around the 7-10 mark. 

I can't tell you the amount of times I've gone to the toilet in my dream and then *just* woke up in time just as I was about to release. But I can't admit that out loud because the teasing would start.
 
Throw Tantrums and Act the Prat
Sometimes I really REALLY want chocolate, but I don't have the money for it. I wish I could throw myself on the floor, kicking and screaming until my mum turns up and buys it for me. But she never does, because I am old enough to know how fucking rude tantrum throwing is. When I used to work in HMV I ran the Children's section for a while and the amount of times I saw kids screaming like banshees because they wanted a DVD, throwing all the stock around because they couldn't get their own way.... its one of the reasons I hate kids as much as I do. Asshole behaviour.

Sit With Their Legs Wide Open, Flashing Knickers.
This one REALLY bugs me. Why can't parents teach young girls early how to sit like a human. This whole spread eagle stuff is gross, especially considering all the dangers there are in the world, and all the pervs who stare, you would try and do your best to avoid it all. This isn't me saying if a kid sits spread eagle they deserve the attention, I'm just saying its best to avoid it.

Be Fucking Gross. 
Picking noses and wiping it places, digging and scratching places without any dignity.... it's gross. I feel physically sick just thinking of it. I know a lot of adults who still do this, and I hate them for it. I remember a few years ago seeing a girl literally digging her asshole on a packed bus. And the mother didn't even stop her. I mean, that is just wrong on a million levels.