Valentines Day

Hey,

So as I am sure you are all VERY aware of, a few days ago it was Valentines day. As this was technically my third Valentines ever, it still meant quite a lot.

I knew he didn’t have a lot of money to spend on me for Valentines day and I wasn’t that bothered. As long as we could meet up I was happy. I bought him a box full of Malteasers (his favourite) and a card. His present was actually really thoughtful – he’d gotten me about seven boxes of various herbal teas (I am obsessed) and had drawn out little pictures with messages on them. I think my favourite was a drawing of a ring. He’d simply written ‘I like it.’ I loved and still do love the present.

However, I was mildly confused where the money come from. I was aware he had very little money so how he’d been able to buy seven boxes of tea was beyond me. (Tea can vary in Holland and Barrett from £2 to £5 each). Later on in the day, it was revealed to me accidentally that my Mum had paid for the tea. It was all entirely his idea and he picked everything out – she just paid for it.

To be honest, I know this would definitely bother some people. ‘Why didn’t he/she spend money on me? Am I not worth it?’ But to be honest, I’m just happy I got to see him that day. The new teas were just a really thoughtful-yet-awesome bonus. We spent the rest of Valentines goofing around in my bedroom playing stupid games and chatting. It was really nice.

We then spent the following Monday (today) in Worthing Town, just us two. He’d managed to get £20 pounds off of his Mum to pay for the day. It was a really fun day that involved being nearly Mauled by seagulls (again), eating an extortionate amount of tea, meeting and helping lost Spanish exchange students, exploring shops and sitting on the beach. It was really fun and as much as I love meeting up with my friends, it was nice to meet up just with him and goof around. We didn’t have to cater to a lot of people’s wishes so we could do what we want. Sure it wasn’t exactly fancy with Mcdonalds for lunch but hey, we’re happy. That is all that matters!

We got there super early at 10 so by 12 we had done everything we needed to do. The weather was also cold and suddenly threatened to rain.

We headed back to my Mum’s workshop and hung around there until she was done so she could give me a lift back. (His bike was literally two minutes away so it made sense for him to hang around). She didn’t mind too much either which was an added bonus.

Well, that was my Valentines day. We don’t make a big deal out of it as our anniversary is next month… he has no idea what i’m doing for it! Somehow i’m not convinced he’s sure what he’s doing either. But, only time will tell.

Until next time,

Megan Stapleton

First Date Of 2015

Hey,

So as you can probably guess, instead of doing the revision I was meant to do (i’ll do it tomorrow!) I went on a date with Him. The original plan was to get a train to Brighton, walk several miles, go to Cineworld then head back. However, logistically this ended up being a nightmare… so we ditched that plan and went into Worthing town instead. We went to the Dome cinema to go see Night At The Museum 3 and Kingsman: The Secret Service. I have to say, as much as I love NATM movies, Kingsman had it beat with hilarious scenarios, pugs, chavs, spies, a killing virus – and did I mention pugs? It was great.

I woke up at 8:30, got dressed and headed into town to get a train at half nine. I arrived far too early and had to hang around at the station. Besides the cold weather, this wasn’t an issue. Eventually, I got onto the train and quickly arrived at Worthing station, and could see him standing on the other side of the gate smiling. Naturally, my ticket wasn’t working so I had to get this older employee to help me out. Great start.

We walked to the cinema, bought tickets for both films at the same time, bought popcorn and went upstairs to the screen we were meant to be in. However half way up the stairs we got stopped by the lady who served us popcorn. Apparently she served us the wrong flavour – salty instead of sweet. She quickly rushed away with us following behind her, and gave us another bag… also salty but I wasn’t gonna bother her about it.

We watched NOTM and then went to go get lunch at Mcdonalds. The place was filled to the brim with people so we decided to eat on the beach. Big mistake – it was freezing and we were literally surrounded by seagulls from every direction all anxious to steal some food. They were pretty fearless too, each trying to come near us and see if they could steal our food.

After we’d eaten, we realised we still had an hour and a bit to kill until the next movie so we wandered around Worthing. We even popped into Old Simm’s Sweetshop and bought a Twinkie each to try (really nice, very sweet though!). I also ran into an old Acquaintance when in WHSmiths buying drinks.

Eventually we found ourselves back at the cinema with still just under an hour left till the film that was playing in the screen we were meant to be in even finished. This meant we hung about in the hall way, talking quietly and watching everyone who walked around at the cinema. Eventually the film emptied. We went to go use the bathroom and when we came back there was a huge queue to get into the theatre as the staff cleaned.

Eventually we got into the cinema screen we needed to be in (Same screen, same seats!), watched trailers, ate food and watched Kingsman: The Secret Service. When the film finished, it was ten to six and I could feel the blisters on my feet from all the walking. However, we still needed to walk to the cinema so we walked quite quickly. He even put his coat around my shoulders over my coat as I was shivering.

The train I needed to be on wasn’t for just under half an hour and he already had insisted on walking through the subway with me, so he hung around until quarter past where he decided he should probably go before they lock the gates. Just about this point, I noticed the rather loud half drunk leering men on the same side of the platform as I was on, making me rather uncomfortable.  As he was about to exit through the gates, my Mum appeared from the other side of the gates and insisted I get a lift home ‘as it’s freezing and your train is ages away’.

All in all, I had a great day. Two movies, PLENTY of food, the beach, and wandering around Worthing with my best friend in the whole world. What else could I want?

I have school tomorrow once again but half term isn’t too far away. However, I am slightly dreading half term as it means my exams are going to be really close… and I am SO not prepared for AS level exams. I passed my mocks (C1 in Sociology, D in Psychology and a B in Biology)  but that doesn’t lessen the nervousness very much.

Well, until next time.

-Megan

Halloween and open evenings

Hey,

So I recently had my braces off and it feels amazing! I’m so glad I had them put on in the first place. I’m also pretty used to my retainer now, too.

 My tickets for the Teen Awards arrived yesterday! They were two leaflet-like sheets with some parental guidance stuff with them. I’m so excited for this! I can’t wait! I have already saved up fifty pounds for it:3

Halloween is in a week! I’m super excited to finish my Halloween costume with Him and actually go trick or treating (This time next week!) It’s gonna be lots of fun 🙂 I have a ripped up and fake blood-y blazer and tie, now we just need to do my trousers and school shirt. I also have some fake tattoos in the shape of wounds and stuff to make it more realistic and zombie-like. Hopefully it’s a fun evening!

I’ve just gotten back from my open evening based at my school and now i’m super conflicted. Originally I was set on Worthing college but now i’m not sure! It’s not good. At least I have a while to decide.

I’ve nearly finished all of my controlled assessments for this term! Super happy 🙂

Until next time!

-megan