Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Monday, March 26, 2012

Its a new dawn, its a new day!



AND IM FEELING GOOD! BAH BOMP! BAH BOMP!

How amazing has the weather been these past few days? (For any non-Irish readers, it has been in the mid 20's for the past number of days here in Ireland, this weather in March is basically unheard of, so as you can imagine, everyone has been making the most of it. And I am no different)


and seeing as it such a nice day, I was feeling fruity for breakfast. Tescos had half price Strawberries, so naturally I brought two packs, only to remember that strawberries have a life of about 3 days. So then I thought, what goes well with strawberries, and the answer for what to have for breakfast became clear! PANACKES!


I'll never know why most people only have pancakes on that one Tuesday of the year? They are so simple to make, taste delicious, and everyone likes them! I had mine with Panda spread and strawberries!


Another great thing about this weather, is discovering old friends in your wardrobe, like this Ralph Lauren denim shirt I got in a 2nd hand shop for €5...


With the weather so nice, we decided to make good use of my patio, and I had some friends round for Lunch. We ate well, and spend the afternoon in the sun, laughing, and soaking up the rays.

All this took just ten minutes to set up, an old sheet became a table cover, comfy cushions from the sitting room became chair covers, and everyone was happy to help cook.

Tulips that were planted last year, have begun to bloom again, along with some daffodils too.

I finished a great day with a walk around town, just when the sun was setting and dusk began...

If this coming summer was half as nice as these past few days have been, then we are set for a fantastic summer.

Summer '95 all over again!

DRN

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Castlepalooza!



My one day at Oxegen got me back in the festival spirit, and while spending the whole weekend camping was out of the question, a bank holiday weekend camping in Tullamore sounds far more appealing... And unlike the Oxegen campsite, the chances of getting stabbed seem quite slim.

Castlepalooza returns for its sixth year, and the festival shows no sign of losing momentum as this year seems set to be its most exciting yet.

Held on the grounds of Charleville Castle, Castlepalooza brings a fantastic musical mix to the midlands, highlights this year include Hip Hop legends Naughty by Nature, and electronic superstar Hudson Mohawke. Homegrown favourites Jape, and up and coming flamboyant Bitches With Wolves are also on the bill, along with a host of other Irish and International acts....

See www.castlepalooza.com for weekend tickets and the full line up, or see www.twitter.com/castlepalooza

Right now on Facebook, Castlepalooza are offering an amazing 30% off weekend tickets for all new Facebook friends, so add them and go have a great weekend in the woods...

DRN


Saturday, August 29, 2009

C is back!!!

Such an amazing summer, i would even go as far as saying it might have been my best so far!!My best moment has definitely been working in Shawbrook . It is such an incredible place with so many amazing people coming and going!! 5 weeks of dancing each week there are 22 new dancers and 2 new teachers.
Week 1
Anica Louw the best boss ever

Chantal McCormick from Fidget Feet
who thought me this

and this!!
and then Chantal and her husband Jym who is so talented(he djs the whole show live with his own music, he just brought out his bands album called invoke i have a signed copy you can her clips of it in this video!!) invited me over to see their show Raw in Edinburgh which was just amazing!! Cant wait for Snow Queen at Christmas!!

Week 2
Cara Louise O shea, brillant jazz teacher! Sophie Bailey, she s tough but man is she funny!!
Week 3
Olivia Pickford multi-talented lady!!

Eleesha Dreenan i could not take my eyes off her she is an amazingly talented contemporary dancer.
all out great characters!!!!

Week 4
Maria and Ishmael Lorenzo and there family!! Dont have any pictures of them but Ishmael is a professional photographer. His work is breathtaking!

Week 5
Keith-Derrick Randolph
Dominique Cardito

Their piece was just brillant!! I'd love to put up the video i have of itt but id have to ask allthe dancers permission so i cant..... but it was brillant!
And this all happens in Co Longford in Shawbrook