Berlin Film Festival 2012

Hello!
I've been lucky enough to have the opportunity to go to the Berlin Film Festival this year with the Film Society at my university. We leave Thursday evening and arrive back at Monday lunchtime. I thought I'd show you what I am taking with me in my handbag. We're travelling by coach, so obviously I can't be carrying a load of junk with me (my bag usually rivals Mary Poppins').

Purse, Camera (Samsung MV800), Passport/Insurance Documents/Health Insurance Card, Deodorant
Pencil Case, Notepad, Glasses, Kindle, Phone
Travel Make-Up, Face Wipes, Keys, Water


I'll also be taking some sandwiches and my toothbrush and toothpaste in my bag too, for once we get on the ferry.
I have a lecture and seminar before we leave to catch the coach, hence the notebook and pencil case. I'm a bit of an organisation freak, having made lists of everything (in sections). My housemate thinks I'm mad.

On a side note - I went to the Clinique counter in Harvey Nichols today (I use the 3-Step System) to have a 'foundation fitting'. I'm not one for getting my make-up done, but the lady was really nice and helpful. She shade-matched me and applied it for me, as well as putting blusher on for me. She wasn't even miffed when I left without buying anything, and asked for samples instead. Very pleased.


Just a mention about the Kindle;

I bought this once my student loan came through in January; I honestly never thought I'd buy one, being a book devotee, but it has been a brilliant investment. I'm bringing it to Germany with me so I can get some research and reading done for a project I have just started. You can download PDFs onto Kindles, and can highlight and make notes on sections of text. It is ridiculously useful and makes me want to read. I doubt the novelty will wear off anytime soon.

I plan on taking plenty of photos whilst I'm in Berlin, having never been before, so expect a post about my trip once I get back!

First Post

I have decided to create my first 'proper' blog, as a challenge of my own commitment and to give myself some motivation to do something other than lounge around my house all day, not getting very much work done.
As of now, this blog is a very rough version of something it will (hopefully) become. I am not entirely sure what will be the main focus, probably a mis-match of everything books, music and beauty/fashion related (I use the word 'fashion' in the loosest way possible).

Anyway, my name is Nicola.
I hail from a small village a few miles away from Leeds, but currently live in (and love) Manchester. I am in my second year of University studying English and American Literature and in the midst of struggling to decide what to do with my life.
If you can't tell already, I have a penchant for long sentences; I apologise for the rambly nature of any posts!
Also, any suggestions for future posts will be greatly appreciated!

I'm out of ideas as of how to finish this post so I'll just say this:

Apologies for the (embarrassing and old) URL, and naff layout. I need all the help I can get with HTML! It is currently 2.30 am, so will try to find (make?!) something better ASAP. Enjoy!