Everest BABY!!!

So, I apparantly have lost my mables because I've decided to trek to the Base Camp of Everest with my friend Alex and a group of other students. We're off in March during the Easter holidays. While in Nepal, as we trek up to the Base Camp, which is 5,360 metres (17,600 ft) up the 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) of Mt Everest, we'll be visiting villages and schools to see where the money we raise is going. We're also going to have the chance to go on a safari on the back of an elephant and go bungee jumping!!! I'm sooo excited but a little bit scared as well, cause it's going to be the hardest thing I've ever done!!!!

We need to raise £2,200 each by February which is also going to be a massive challenge. I've got quite a few ideas like cake sales, a club night, sponsorship, bag packing, etc, but I was wondering if anyone else had some good ideas to raise this money? I'm sure some of you will think of something great!!

This is my sponsorsip page http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/HelenMcGuire so please pass it round friends, family, randomers, anyone!

xxxxx

Wow, two blogs in two days?! Must be a new record for me or something!

Anywho, following on from Freddie's video (YAAAAAAAAAY Freddie sunday is back in my life!!!) I thought I'd answer her questions today, as I'm going to be having another manic week this week and probably wont get the chance later.

Soooo, question numero 1: What did I secretly want to be when I was growing up?
Errrr, no idea. I honestly can't remember what I wanted to be. I suppose I was like most kids and wanted to be a princess/dinosaur finder/adventurer/pirate, but what real job did i always want to do? No idea. Definitely not law.

2: How old was I when I started walking?
Again, no idea. Whatever the normal age to start walking is. I know I learnt to talk very quickly and my parents always joke that they've never been able to shut me up (haha aren't parent's funny?!)

3: Stripes or Polka dots?
Er, see background please. Polka dots all the way!!

4: Worst haircut I've ever had in my life?
Probably the one I did for myself where I cut it all wonky. That wasn't so fun. Luckily you can disguise a bad haircut with my hair.

5: Do I like the name Juno?
Yes, but it only suits Ellen Page in the film. Unless you're as cool as she is, Juno will never suit you!

6: If I could already fly, had super strength and super speed, what would be my extra super hero power?
Definitely invisibility. Cause then I could spy on people!

7: What is the naughtiest thing I've ever done?
Oh God, I was such an evil child, that there are probably loads of things, many of which I've forgotten, they were that bad! The first thing that sprang to mind was stealing pick and mix from my local shop in south africa every single sunday for about 6 years. That's a lot of pick and mix. Or stealing some of my sisters' jewellery, and then breaking it, and blaming my little brother who couldn't talk and so couldn't defend himself? :S I was a naughty sister!


Now, I'm looking forward to reading other people's answers! And Freddie, I know you answered a few of the questions, but I think you should answer all of them!

I also just wanted to say that I absolutely LOVE your first video, Freddie! The bit at the beginning, where you're singing to How do you like you're eggs in the morning makes me smile every time and really cheers me up. I listen to that song, and Get Happy by Judy Garland, every morning on my way into uni and it makes sure I start my day off well! Then when I get home after spending most of the day in the library, I make sure I watched that part of the video just to cheer me up! So thank you Freddie! :D

Toodles for now
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One boring Saturday afternoon....

So I really should be working right now, but I'm bored so I decided that it was high time to update my blog! I don't really have anything interesting to say (when do I ever) but it seems like a very good procrastination!

This week has been a bit of an odd one - I've been working ridiculously hard trying to finish 3 essays due next week. I've only finished one, have done the reading for another so I'm almost ready to start that one, and the third one is going fuck knows where. So Hells Bells is a little stressed at the moment.

God, I never really thought about how hard second year would be! its not really much harder content wise, but I've got more assignments and reading to do, so it feels much harder! I'm actually looking foward to Christmas just to have a break from work!

I know Freddie in her blog wanted us to describe something funny that's happened this week, but I don't think any thing has for me. I've been spending every day in the library, and nothing fun ever happens in the library! So, sorry to disappoint Fred, but if something fun does happen to me soon, I'll let you know.

Right, I'd better get back to work. I'll try and keep this blog better updated so all you lovely people know whats happening in Brighton!

Love you all

xxxxx