Sh!tty Internet

I can not apologise for the lack of content over the last 2 weeks, I spent a little while in a very rural environment which was extremely picturesqueness however the internet connection shall we say lacked slightly. I did shoot over 1600 snaps though, which to be honest I now can not be bothered to edit. I have been to some amazing markets and bought what I feel is some great buys, (lets not mention the fact I have spent £500 and I don't really have anything to show for it...)

On the other hand I am now back in tourist city, where I can tan nicely on the beach (I haven't tanned at all so far and have been here.. what... 2..  3.. weeks.... ohh)

I will be uploading some more posts soon sorry again.

More from my tattoo experience

Here is just another little picture of my experience getting my tattoo, I love it, I love the size and I love the design. Ahhh :)! Everyone says this looks really painful but its just not, it doesnt hurt at all.

I'm going to end this post now and hopefully decide on my next (post not tattoo:P)

My First Tattoo

I got my first tattoo yesterday, regardless of being underage I knew it was something I really wanted. Here in Thailand I dont think there is any age restrictions for these things, or certainly if there is they are alot more relaxed than Britain (where I live). The Tattoo Parlour I went to was well maintained and as much as people worry of foreign shops as this, I can certainly say I wouldn't get better back at home even if I was the age of consent. I dont need to go into the ins and outs but I checked everything, they used a new needle, properly sterilised equipment  and on a whole I could not ask for more of the experience.

Here is my new tattoo-

I'm now going to begin to explain the meaning and the inspiration of this tat-

I started by having a vague idea that I wanted something meaningful so set out looking through tumblr for some ideas of what others had and how I could make it my own.

I found these designs and realised that I wanted a bird,  to represent a missed loved one (ie my uncle who passed in mid 2010). after deciding on the idea of the bird I realised I wanted something with a little of a twist. I did like the 'alightly sound' design as I thought it related to me well because I can be so gobby and talkative when infact i'm more of a shy character. but I felt i needed something abit more me, because that design looked abit to 'indie':P for me.

So I continued looking and came across the following design again on tumblr

once I had seen this I knew exactly what to do, to put a daisy (flower) in the beak of the bird. I looked at both the most common daisy and the yellow daisy and decided I would go for the rarer option.

Giveaway Ideas

I am planning on doing a giveaway and running it while I am abroad and ending it so I can post as soon as I am back in the UK (May). I was thinking I could buy some unique items to give away, like homemade traditional bracelets and things.. Does anyone have any ideas?

Abbie

Songkran

The most obvious celebration of Songkran is the throwing of water. Thais roam the streets with containers of water or water guns (sometimes mixed with mentholated talc), or post themselves at the side of roads with a garden hose and drench each other and passersby. This, however, was not always the main activity of this festival. Songkran was traditionally a time to visit and pay respects to elders, including family members, friends, neighbors, and monks.

Besides the throwing of water, people celebrating Songkran as a Buddhist festival may also go to a wat (Buddhist monastery) to pray and give food to monks. They may also cleanse Buddha images from household shrines as well as Buddha images at monasteries by gently pouring water mixed with a Thai fragrance  over them. It is believed that doing this will bring good luck and prosperity for the New Year. In many cities, such as Chiang Mai, the Buddha images from all of the city’s important monasteries are paraded through the streets so that people can toss water at them, ritually ‘bathing’ the images, as they pass by on ornately decorated floats. In northern Thailand, people may carry handfuls of sand to their neighborhood monastery in order to recompense the dirt that they have carried away on their feet during the rest of the year. The sand is then sculpted into stupa-shaped piles and decorated with colorful flags.
Some people make New Year resolutions - to refrain from bad behavior, or to do good things. Songkran is a time for cleaning and renewal.

Off I pop.

Sorry for the delay of blog and vlog posts I have done recently. Thingd have been very hectic with getting organised. Safe to say im at the airport now enjoying a nice latte watching the planes before hitting the limited shops there are here at newcastle international airport.

Farewell speak on the other side:)

Newcastle

Blogging from the apple shop

I have to confess i'm having a slight heart to heart here with the imac i'm using... I've fallen in love...

New Hair

Hi Guys! Look>>>

 Yes I look Pretty Different <<

I got my haircut especially for going away and i'm not going to lie, I am quite proud, I went from Pretty much Black hair to a nice coppery gingery sort of colour. I really like it.

This was done to lighten the mood for going on holiday soon. I cant wait.

I'm so busy at the moment with packing, I've 2 gigs in the space of 2 days and then have to put up with a long haul flight after, I'm going to be pretty dead..

So just a quick one, I'm off its sleepy time,

G'night

Love Abbie XXX

The future is near

I'm so excited, I have so many ideas, with leaving sixth form and being given the opportunity to travel round Asia I cant contain my excitement for how this will effect my blog.

I need to write these things down before I forget (This will be for my youtube vlog and blogger blog)

• Testing of the locals favorite beauty products and remedies
• Challenges of eating yucky things they have for sale food wise, like insects!
• A give away featuring the rare things I find on my travels
• A whats in my suitcase for before I go
• I am also getting my first tattoo when i'm there- I'm only 16 Whoop!
• Ahh shit i'm also apparently wanting to take a shower with elephants- that will be fun!

If you have any other ideas, please let me know by adding a little comment to the bottom of this post. Feel free to leave your blog links and I will check them out also

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