EuroTrip | Part 2

I'm back! I'm back! I promise I'm back!

Let's get right into it, shall we? In my last post I left off with meeting James Bourne in the Dublin airport (legitimately can not believe I just typed those words all in one sentence... WHAAAAT?!)

When we arrived in London, we made our way to the Generator Hostel near Russell Square. We were a bit nervous for this at first, as we booked a four-person room and we weren't sure what type of roommates we would have. We lucked out big time! We were sharing a room with a married couple from the States. They were super nice and didn't mind when we came in a bit late some nights! They did sleep a bunch during the day, but I think they were feeling a bit under the weather. Anyway, the Generator was so cool! It was definitely not what you would expect of a hostel. In most aspects anyway. Like there was still a breakfast line to eat in a cafeteria in the mornings, and the rooms weren't all that fancy, but it really was a neat place. We probably could have gotten a hotel a bit farther from Central London for cheaper, but for the location you really couldn't beat the price. Here's a pic of the cool piano in the lobby of the hostel!

The first place we headed upon arrival in London was Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum... Enough said.

This was one of the main attractions I wanted to see, as noted on my face that never stopped smiling the whole time... The next night we saw Wicked, which was... wicked. I didn't take any pictures as you're not allowed... but trust me! Then it was time to move on from the Generator to a hotel closer to Wembley Stadium, and you know what that means... MY BOYS!

We headed on over to Wembley for a night of dancing all night to the best song ever, including the Macarena between 5 Seconds of Summer and 1D. So much fun. Here are a few pics from the night, and please comment below if you would like to see any videos because I certainly have those aplenty as well!

Sadly, the next day we headed home :( I didn't take any pictures of that because who needs to be reminded of such a sad time?! Not I.

So there you have it! A few things are missing that we had done as I was so excited I forgot to take pictures sometimes... But I'll always have the memories!

So. Now you know all about the marvellous adventures of Kim and Liv across the pond. Hopefully you have been enlightened beyond your wildest dreams and can't wait to hear about my other adventures. And there are some posts on those in the works...

Until next time!

Liv :)

MeTube, YouTube!

Hey everybody,
welcome back! Just a little housekeeping for today, and I'll be posting a regular lifestyle-ish post when I get home tonight! For now I just wanted to highlight a couple of things for you:

- I have a Twitter, you should go follow it here!

- My friend and I are working on a cool project for my YouTube channel, kind of as an official kick off. It involves filming at various locations, so it is going to be a little while in the making. So as a little treat, I decided to upload a funny little music video I made with a friend back in June. It's nothing too special, but I thought I'd share it anyway! You can check out and subscribe to my YouTube channel here.



- I want to make an "FAQ" page here on my blog. What I would love is if you could all post a question in the comments below, so I can compile them onto that page!

Well, now that all of that is out of the way, I'll see you tonight with a crafty post.

Until next time,
Liv :)

My Celebrity Dinner Party

Hey everybody,
Welcome!

For today's post, I thought I'd try something a little different. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have all of your favourite celebrities, dead or alive, in one place? I know I have. So what I've decided to do is compile a list, in no particular order, of who I would invite to my celebrity dinner party and why.

1) Khloe Kardashian Odom

Say what you will, but Khloe is probably my favourite of the Kardashians. She is so funny, and is always getting into some kind of shenanigans. So imagine what fun events she could bring to a dinner party! I know I'd love to find out.

2) Bryan Cranston



You probably recognize him as Walter White, the bad-ass meth manufacturer from Breaking Bad. But what I want to know is: is he really that bad-ass in real life? And if not, how does he channel his inner criminal? This could be a really good discussion.

3) Zooey Deschanel



She just seems so quirky, doesn't she? I absolutely love every movie or TV show she has ever been in, and I would love to just sit down and talk to her and experience her uniqueness (is that a word?) in person.

4) Niall Horan



Well, to start with, who wouldn't want to just stare at Niall for the entirety of a dinner party? I know I would, no problem. But if you've seen One Direction's movie "This is Us" (which I have... twice), you will know that Niall has a really funny, creative streak. While watching that movie, he may have just earned a soft spot in my heart. I'd love to know his thoughts on the band's whirlwind success and everything that comes with it. And with his and Khloe's crazy antics combined, everyone will be in for a treat!

5) Cory Monteith



Since I first started watching Glee, Finn was always my favourite character. So earnest, funny, and determined. Cory Monteith, as a person, was also an inspiration to me. A Canadian like myself, he worked many unfulfilling jobs before finally making it big at age 27. Although he died in a terrible way, his life continues to be an inspiration to many. I would have loved to get a chance to meet him, and talk to him about what motivated him to keep trying for as long as he did and pursue his dreams. Rest in peace, Cory.

Well, I don't know about you, but if I were planning on having this dinner party at my house, I don't think I'd have room for too many more. But what I'd like to know is, who would you invite to your celebrity dinner party?

I'm going to call this the "Celebrity Dinner Party Tag", so I want to 'tag' you all to do this post on your own blog! Post a link to your blog in the comments, so I can read your guest list. If you don't have a blog, write your guest list in the comments! I'm interested to see who y'all would pick.

Until next time,
Liv xoxo

Liv in London!!

Hey everybody, great news!

If you've been following my blog since the beginning, you might be familiar with my previous plans to move to London for a year. You may also know that this plan did not work out due to other commitments and responsibilities! However, an exciting development has emerged.



From May 25th to June 8th, 2014, I will be flying with my bestest childhood friend, from Canada all the way to London! I can not even begin to describe how excited I am. This is something I have dreamed of doing for as long as I can remember (to be honest, probably since Winning London, the Mary Kate and Ashley movie was released). Not only that, but while in London I will be attending... drumroll please... a One Direction concert! If you read my old post about trying to win tickets this summer, then you will know that this makes my heart go all a-flutter just thinking about it.

Have you ever wanted something so bad your heart ached, and you finally got the chance to have it? This is how I feel right about now. Although my plans to live in London fell through, even just a small taste of life there will be enough to get me by for a little while. I can't wait! The eight months until then feels like about 150 years right about now.

If you live in or have been to London before, what do you suggest we do? So far on the list are: the London Eye, the Harry Potter Studio Tour, and the other obvious tourist attractions such as Buckingham Palace, etc. What are some of the less known places to go? Let me know some things that Expedia might not tell us about.

Until next time!
Liv...
WHO IS SO EXCITED SHE CAN'T EVEN SIT DOWN!

The Little Things Are the Big Things

Have you ever found yourself feeling very bored? Or caught yourself wishing your life was better, or more grand? I know I have. Sometimes it feels like our little lives are dull, uneventful, not exciting enough. But when you step back and look at the big picture, you might find that the little things in life are what make it wonderful. So today I thought I would share with you a few things in my life that I am very grateful for, no matter how little. Be forewarned, most of these snaps are from my phone and not of the best photographic quality.


Perusing the bargain bin at Target. 'Romantic Favorites'? Hmmm...


The beauty of your city.


A colourful sunset.


Dinner with friends.


Making teddy bears with your bestie.


Taking pictures of your brother when he falls asleep at work.


When little kids make you stuff.

See what I mean? All of those things are pretty simple, but don't they just make life that much brighter? What are some little things in your life that make you happy? Let me know!

Until next time,
Liv <3

Twerkin' it Out

Hi! My name is Olivia, and I am self conscious.

Now, I know I just did a post about body confidence (and by 'just' I mean a month ago... oops). But that is not the self conscious I am talking about. Have you ever taken what you thought to be a really great picture, only to find out that you actually looked like an alpaca on shaving day? This is how I feel whenever I try to make a Youtube video.

For the last 8 months or so, I have aspired to have my own channel, with lots of funny/inspiring/thoughtful videos. I have a whole book full of video plans. But, to my chagrin, every time I sit down to record such a thing, I end up trashing the whole project because I am not comfortable with the way I look/the way I talk/THE AMOUNT OF TIMES I BLINK WHEN I'M NERVOUS!

So all that being said, I PROMISE YOU, videos are coming. And in case you're interested, I have tagged this post with some of the categories of ideas I have for the future. I'm really looking forward to sharing this with you!

Until next time,
Liv xx

The Shameful Things I Do

Hellooooooo, hope you've had a marvellous day!
I bet you're doing more eventful things than I am right now...
Unless you've been living under a rock*, I think you probably know who these beautiful boys are:



Yep, it's One Direction. I think if you are between the ages of 12 and 25, you have probably heard their music. And although you may not want to admit it, you probably liked it just a little bit. Myself on the other hand.... well I am a full blown Directioner. I love these boys and their music. Not in the creepy-stalker-posters-everywhere-marry-me-teenager kind of way, but in a mature you-are-attractive-call-me kind of way.

So what am I doing on this summery (for Canada) Tuesday night? Well, I am sitting in my room with the radio on, waiting for the fateful moment when they give the cue to call and win One Direction tickets. It's all very intense.

So, keep sending me good vibes as I try persistently to receive the golden tickets!

Until next time,
Liv (fingers crossed)

*If you actually have been living under a rock, sorry about your luck.

UPDATE: I WAS CALLER EIGHT AND YOU NEEDED TO BE CALLER NINE.
I will be trying again tomorrow.... *sniff sniff*