TOWIE

It's taken me a while, but I've finally gotten into TOWIE!

This came about when I decided to sign-up to Netflix through the PS3.  They have offered me a month's free trial (allowing me to cancel my membership at any time before the trial runs out, without charge) so when I had a night free, I decided to watch some of The Only Way is Essex and see what the fuss is all about.

Well, just like with Laguna Beach, The Hills and Made in Chelsea, I am now hooked by all the drama.  in the past couple of weeks I have managed to watch all three seasons so am up to date enough to watch Season 4.

I must say, the characters do not seem as bitchy as they do in the other dramality programmes, but there is certainly an ample amount of drama to contend with so it's not too bad.  The only person that I'm not too struck on is Lauren Goodger.  I am trying my hardest to like her but she's the only one that seems to go out of her way to stir things up.  Does anyone else feel that way?

Amy Childs is possibly my favourite from the first two seasons.  She's as daft as a brush (to put it politely) but she's very sweet.  And as the show has continued, I would have to say (out of the girls) my favourite is Chloe Sims.  She's adorable!!  To look at, she is a walking Barbie doll, but there really is a sweetheart underneath all the plastic.  Gemma Collins is also a sweetie, and I love her relationship with the Twins.

Kirk was very annoying.  Was it just me who was cringing whenever he was "flirting" with girls?

Now, I have to say it, and I have been advised that this is very wrong...but I have to admit that I have the hots for Arg!!  He is so cute and cuddly.  Do you agree that this is wrong...??

Right, well, I've somewhat brought you up to speed with my thoughts on TOWIE!  I'm now off to get a vajazzle...

OK, maybe not!

It's oh so quiet...

Sorry all, I've been a tad quiet lately.

In a nutshell, I've been a bit busy with my new house.  Settling in has taken a while and I still don't really feel like I've moved out yet - it, bizarrely, seems like an extended holiday with Rob.  Lolzibobs.

In addition to settling in, we had Christmas, then I had uni assignments due in, and then I started back at uni...and guess what...they gave us more assignments!  Eek!

I shall try and make time to blog though now that I've rekindled my love for you all

Loula Love xoxo

Opinionaided - App

If, like me, you have an innate desire to give people advice and help them with any kind of issue going, then the Opinionaided app for smart phones is wonderful!

People all over the world ask questions regarding anything that is troubling them, or even things they are just curious about...I've even been asked my opinion on a band they like.  All you have to do is answer them with a thumbs up/down and a comment if you wish.

If the person who asked the question likes your answer, they will give you a star...you then build these stars up to gain a reputation.

You can also filter the questions you receive as, with everything, there is a down side to the questions submitted on this app...some people post pictures of themselves and ask "Smash of pass?" - I try and avoid these as it's not particularly something I like to answer.  Sometimes I give them a thumbs up to boost their self-esteem but other times I just click 'neutral'.

Every now and again, if you get into a conversation with someone, you can add them (or they add you) as a friend.  Then, when they ask a question, it immediately directs to you as a priority.

It's just a bit of fun and a nice social-network app/site that differs from the usual Twitter and Facebook pages.

Christmas Trees

Yesterday, Rob and I bought our first real Christmas tree for our first real house together!!

It is currently supping up some water from a bucket in the conservatory...we're not putting it up till tomorrow morning as we are worried about acting too soon and the whole tree drying out before Santa comes.

If anyone has any cheeky tips on how to look after a Christmas tree, I would be very grateful - however, if you yourself are after some tips, I have found a marvellous little website that offers great advice on getting the best results out of your tree's life:

How to look after your Christmas tree (UK)

Merry Christmas One and All xxx