Friend Tag with Taylor from 'A pinch of Serendipity'

Hello everyone,
Today I'm doing the friend tag with my friend Taylor from A pinch of Serendipity. We both will be answering a series of questions about each other. Also, we won't be looking at each other's answers prior to posting (we promise). I'll be posting my answers about Taylor here so to check out her answers about me go over to her blog which I've linked above. (but here it is again : A pinch of Serendipity).

Here goes :

•  How and when did you meet?

-I met Taylor at school, last year. She had transferred from the bahrain school. And ... she moved here (Bahrain) from the US.

• What's your favorite memory together?

- Playing Just Dance for the first time on my birthday.

• Describe each other in one word.

-This is really hard, but I'd have to go with 'Caring' because that's her one trait that I find defines her

• What's your dream job?

-I don't know :S So I'm going to make something up! I'm going to go with a famous writer who travels constantly between Paris and New York and other beautiful places. 

• What is something that annoys you about the other person?

-Nothing annoys me about her but there is one thing I wish she was more confident about and that is her appearance. I think Taylor is beautiful no matter what but like any other teenager she finds things about herself that she doesn't like and it brings her down sometimes. :( 

• If you could go anywhere in the world together, where would it be and why?

-I would say Paris but she just went. So next on the list I'd say is New York? or Italy?

• Favorite inside joke?

- the main one that comes to mind is 'at least you've got potato chips' 

• Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?

-I don't know for a fact. But It's probably me. 

• Favorite season?

-Summer? I know she likes to tan :P

• Favorite song?

-I don't know. I'm sure it changes with time?

• What is it like being best friends with someone who is a fellow blogger

-It's cool. I have someone to talk to about my ideas for posts. :)

• Heels or flats?

-Flats but heels on occasions. 

• Pants or dresses?

-both? but dresses mostly?

• Favorite animal?

-Monkeys :)

• If your house was burning down, and your entire family was sure to be okay, what would you save and why?

-She would save her Violin, Laptop, Elf DVD (hahahaha) ???

• Comedy, horror, or chick-flick?

-Comedy/Chick flick

• Blackberry or iPhone?

- iPhone - how else would she play temple run or doodle jump? 

• Favorite movie?

-Elf ...

• What is something weird that you eat?

-I wouldn't call it weird but something I didn't think to try before I saw her do it : Apples with Nutella.

• Do you guys have anything matching?

-I don't think so. Maybe books? does that count?

• What's your favorite TV show?

-New Girl/Glee :S 

So that's all the questions for the Friend tag. I hope you enjoyed it and now I'm going to Taylor's blog to check out her answers about me. :) Until next time Amigos! 

From the other side of the rainbow

xxx

I live on Procrastination street.

Hello everyone,


Since my GCSEs are coming up I've found that it's actually really hard to sit and study. I've been procrastinating so much that I'm now an expert procrastinator, so I thought 'why not share my vast knowledge on procrastination?'
For the sake of getting things done we're all advised to banish procrastination from our lives but we've never acknowledged all the good it's done. All our best ideas and best work are done in times of procrastination. With no pre planning or preempting, procrastination can be very effective and a great way to get your creative juices flowing.

So without further ado here are a few tips on how to procrastinate:

1. Visit a social networking site: No notifications or mail? Never fear - there's always someone out there you'd like to check up on. 
2. Choose a different screen saver for your Laptop/Computer: This task can take quite a while (especially if you want your screen saver to be a picture of your favorite boy band, or whatever) ;)
3. Get organized: there’s no better way to feel productive (while avoiding the inevitable) than organizing the environment around you. Without procrastination my drawers would be disgusting and all my laundry would be piled around the room instead of in the laundry basket. 
4. Outings: If you're not going to be productive, you might as well take everyone else down with you. :) 
5. Plan ahead: There's only one thing better than doing something, and that's thinking about doing something. It makes yourself feel well organized. So, take the time to make a list or a mental note of all your tasks. (Don't forget to leave the most important for last.)
6.  Play a game: this could be a board game with a sibling/friend or something online or on your phone. (My personal favorites:  fruit ninja and temple run :S) 
7. Assist others: if you can't be productive then help someone else be productive. Or you can deliver on the help you promised your mum a month ago :P
8. Read: this could be a book, magazine, blog, takeout menu, the back of a shampoo bottle ... anything you want! 
9. Food:  Bake or cook something, but only if you're good at it! If not then raid the fridge! Or go out for some lunch or coffee. Whatever floats your boat.
10. Take a hike: Venture outside! There's nothing like some fresh air! Bring along your iPod or mp3 player. It's at times like these -when you're alone with your thoughts-when you come up with your best stuff. If walking is not your thing then exercise or bike.
11. Poolside: Go for a swim or sunbathe. 
12. Youtube/9GAG: Look up something funny. This could be funny pictures on 9Gag or a funny video on youtube. 
13. DIY: DIY projects can be a lot of fun and you always feel so good about yourself after. 
14. Shop till you drop: Got some moolah on-hand? Then go spend it! Stimulate the economy baby!
15. Take a nap: (not for too long) always leaves me feeling so refreshed afterwards!
16. Take a trip down GUILT lane: Take out all the projects or assignments or studying you need to do and just look at it. Then put it away again until you're ready to do it. (you may repeat, if you'd like). 

And there you are! 16 great ways to procrastinate. Of course these are just a couple ideas that I find work for me. If you have any useful ways to procrastinate that you would like to share then go ahead and do so in the comments below or do a post of your own and link it below. Until next time Amigos! 

From the other side of the rainbow,

xxx