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Poem - The Pub On That Essex Road

The Pub on that Essex Road By Lydia Terry There's a pub down an Essex road.  The neighbours hate, but it's the punters abode.  Bar maids with love and jokes to share. With loving punter's but'll push it as far as they dare.  A pub that if you go in, your tied to it for life. No matter the day, the anger or the strife.  There's a pub on an Essex Street.  Where swearing and cursing you'll meet.  Some walks ins will be disgusted and never come back. But in this pub jokes are no personal attack.  You'll rarely not hear people laughing and singing.  Welcome in, smiles everyone is bringing.  There's a marine, a scaffolder and a fisherman. Three different folks, but in this pub no one gives a damn.  Doors always open, a smile always waiting.  A happy atmosphere, that's elevating. There's a roofer, a architect and a bookie. Leave a horse racing master, come in a rookie.  They'll complain about music ty
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University is Not for Everyone

University is Not For Everyone For almost a year now the joke has been Lydia didn't last a week at University. However, sometimes it still hurts, why? Because, the short time I was there was simply painful and distressing and coming home wasn't any easier. However, I knew what I wanted and where I didn't belong and that's what drew me back home.  Why did I got to University in the first place? I went to University because to me there was two options: know what you are going to do and pursue it through University or Apprenticeship, or don't know what you want to do and follow an interest to University. However, what happens when none of the above appear an option? I applied to University with the simple mind set of there is no harm in applying which I still feel is a good idea for everyone. So I applied and picked course I had an interest in. After applying I had convinced myself I had a plan, I convinced myself this is what I wanted and I convinced myself t

Theatre Review 3: Bat Out Of Hell

Bat Out Of Hell Review I didn't have a huge knowledge of Meatloaf other than songs such as I Would Do Anything For Love, however when I made the decision to go again to this years West End Live and I got to see the cast, I knew that it was something I had to see. I was playing Meatloaf none stop and then we booked tickets for it. Best Night! The story follows the love story of Raven and Strat and the people they surround themselves with. It's a story of ups and downs and forbidden love. However, I won't give away the story line because it's something you have to see. Cast- Strat - Andrew Polec          Raven - Christina Bennington          Falco - Rob Fowler          Sloane- Sharon Sexton          Tink - Aran Macrae          Zahara- Danielle Steers          Jagwire- Dom Hartley-Harris          Ledoux- Giovanni Spano          Blake - Patrick Sullivan Rating - 9.8/10 Strat- The characters that carries this musical, he is an amazing lead and Andrew Pol

A Letter To 2016

Dear 2016,                            I will not lie this year has been a challenge for me personally and it was the beginning of a lot of changes in almost every aspect of my life, but it has really shaped me as a person and has defined myself to myself. Yet the people who have entered and left my life really stick out to me, because I think that really depicts me year.  I have learnt that building bridges and making up with people who you thought you had lost is important. I didn't lose anyone this year but I did a lot of looking back at people who voluntarily left my life and it showed me that I should appreciate those who are in my life, because one day they'll leave by no choice, and you should cherish everyone why they are still on this earth. I have also learn't that when I have previously placed the blame on someone else due to the lack of relationship but in order for a relationship to work it is a two way street and that I am also to blame. That's why to

Theatre Review 1: Murder Ballad

Murder Ballad Date: Saturday 29th October 2016 Cast and Character: Ramin Karimloo as Tom                                  Kerry Ellis as Sara                                  Norman Bowman as Michael                                  Victoria Hamilton-Barritt Rating: 9.5/10 This my first theatre review and if you know I am a huge theatre fan so I'm surprised I haven't done one of these before. As with my book reviews I will be completely honest. As by the rating you can see I completely enjoyed my night at the Arts Theatre.  I went to see it knowing very little about it which is strange because usually when I go I like to do some research. However, I did the see performance that the cast put on at West End Live which I recommend for anyone who loves the theatre or want's to experience a really great day out and it's free to watch the acts. What most made me interest in the musical was the fact it had some amazingly well known performers in it. Ho

Book Review: Two, Pictures of Lily

Book Review: Two A few months later and I have another book to review. So here we go! Book Review: Two Name: Pictures of Lily Author: Paige Toon Month Read: August  Rating: 8.5/10 Pictures of Lily by Paige Toon I ordered this book with four other books with the intention of reading them on Holiday because I was travelling Italy but I felt the need to read it straight away. I finished the book in 3 days. The ratings lower than my last one because I feel like some of the information in the book is pointless but I still loved this book I just prefer the other one but lets get into it! I love the fact the book begins with present but only one paragraph and then does the "10 years later". you immediately love the characters and can relate to them whether you know someone like them or if your like them. Like I said in my last review there's for types of characters that helps a book succeeded.The ones you love, the ones you hate, the ones you love to

Book Review: One, The Unfinished Symphony of You and Me

Book Review: One I have decided to start doing book reviews as I would love to get back into reading again because as a kid I never could put a book down. Slowly as I started secondary school I began to think reading was "stupid" but I still love reading but I just don't read. I would like this to be a motivation to start reading again. Book Review Number One Name: The Unfinished Symphony of You and Me Author: Lucy Robinson Month Read: May Rating: 9/10 The Unfinished Symphony of You and Me by Lucy Robinson I ordered this book back before my holiday to Portugal in May it arrived a week before I was to leave. I was so excited to read it after reading the synopsis on Amazon that I couldn't wait a week to start reading it so I started immediately, I couldn't put the book down but I had to because otherwise I would of had nothing to read on holiday.  I arrived in Portugal and being the unsociable teenager I am was devastated to find out I