Blogtober16 - Happy Halloween!

I'm going to keep this post brief because I don't have a lot to say if truth be told.

I feel like it's controversal to say but I actually dislike Halloween. Apparently I did do trick or treating, but don't remember it. I just remember dressing as a witch every year and hanging out with other family/friends. I might have tried to carve a pumpkin with my Mum and Gran a few times too, but that's as far as it goes.

Why do I not like Halloween?
1. My birthday is the 26th October, so Halloween served as a constant reminder that the presents, kindness, good food, cake and surprises was over.
2. I hate dressing up. I've done my fair share from dressing as a daffodil for Marie Curie to dressing as an easter bunny for my fundraising efforts to climb Kilimanjaro

3. I've never found any horror films that I've enjoyed or that scare me.
4. I don't understand why people want to find ways to be scared.
5. I can't really think of further reasons, but it seems like a pointless event

That being said, I genuinely wish you a "happy halloween" whatever you're doing. I'm guessing the majority of you might have enjoyed it over the weekend. I have friends who love to curl up watching horrors, or dressing up. Just because I don't doesn't mean I can't appreciate why it's popular. It's nice to see kids dressed up or carving pumpkins, which has filled my current facebook feed.

I'm going to try to embrace this occasion watching a few horrors including: Case 39, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, then perhaps Leprechaun, Return of the Living Dead and Poltergeist II. Unfortunately they are the best selection on Netflix, and not seen that much worth seeing on TV. Any better recommendations to be found on TV are much appreciated! Keen to watch something I've not already seen.

What are you doing this halloween?

As this is my final post, I'd like to say thank you to Hex Mum for getting my creative juices flowing. It's been great, but think I will be glad of the break. For those bloggers, who wished to get involved, Hexmum and Me Becoming Mum are doing #AlphaBlogBites this November too. To get involved, you write the following types of posts:

Further rules are available on the Facebook group here. Unfortunately I think this is too much for me to do! I have come across of blog ideas recently that I hope to write, and hope you will enjoy reading! I'm also thinking of taking up another blogging challenge, which I hope more people wish to take part in.#dreamandsparkle is weekly posts displaying positive posts detailing things you are proud of, achievements, milestones, or any type of post that makes you feel good. I hope to do a post every Sunday starting this week, so if I don't blog for a while, it won't be until then.

Blogtober16 - What Am I Afraid Of?

Today is about facing fears, and discussing the things that make me anxious.

As someone who gets anxious often, there are a few things that scare me. Here is a little list of things that particularly frighten me:

1. Wasps

Ever since a distant memory of going on a beach with my Gran, and she got stung when opening a bottle of coke, I've been fearful. I even started to think if I got stung the fear might lessen, but no. It got so much worse. I've jumped infront of cars to avoid them! I know I'm stupid and being idiotic, but I've not got past the fear.

2. Bridges

My fear hasn't always been that bad. I've dealt with it, I just walk extra fast across them. However last June, I decided it would be a good idea to do an abseil off the Forth Rail Bridge. This is when it got worse. I had an anxiety attack coming to the top. Jumping off is usually the hard part. Walking up was where my anxiety hit. Walking over bridges has never been quite the same. I don't even like walking to the other side of train platforms. 

3. Escalators

This fear has only occured in the last few years. It was when my mum told me that her brother got his foot stuck in one of the cracks. I still use them, but I'm extra careful to get on and be nowhere near the cracks. Friends just laugh at me, but generally get scared they'll freeze or stop.

In the last year, I've also noticed a fear of birds. Mostly seagulls. This is due to a hilarious moment of Jodie vs seagull. Seagull wanted sandwich, stood on my head until I gave in and shouted, "Fine, just have it!" No more words than that. Aberdeen seagulls are scary. I can safely say since moving that the fear has lessened. Seagulls aren't as greedy or fat elsewhere!

I can't think of anything else, but I'm sure there is more! Hope you enjoyed my post. What are your fears? Can anyone relate to any of mine?

Introducing the blog

As this is my first blog for Planet Jodie, I thought I'd introduce with some facts about me. I will write reviews, lists of funny things, observations, rants, awareness posts. I hope to start posting everyday. 

First post: 20 facts about me!

1. I like writing lists; it is the best way to keep me organised.

2. It has to be admitted that I used to be a bit of an adrenaline junkie after skydiving when I was 18, and then going on climb Kilimanjaro and bungee jump - all in aid of charity.

3. I tend to prefer watching old films, and have a list of 740 films I wish to see. This consists of films I wish to see when they come out at the cinema, banned films, ones recommended and ones that are meant to be so bad. Unfortunately I've only watched 428 so far! The list just keeps getting bigger...

4. I was 20 before I went abroad for the first time, and it was to climb kilimanjaro. Since then I've visited France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and hope to see much more.

5. I lived in a few different areas of the UK. Born in Manchester, I have also lived in Yorkshire, Whitley Bay, Stonehaven, Aberdeen, Dundee and now the Isle of Wight.

6. I lived with my parents in a static caravan for 6 months.

7. I have many favourite things including collecting souveirs at big occasions such as: always trying to get a programme when going to a live event and if there is not a programme, I have the t-shirt to prove it!

8. Embarrassingly, my first kiss was when I turned 18.

9. Only 2 people call me by the nickname 'Jo' even though I hate it. I have given up telling them how much I dislike it.

10. I love birthdays so much, and can never understand when other people don't get excited too. 

11. So far in my life I have only been to 3 weddings - and one was my Mum's wedding and another was my Gran's wedding. This year I've had four of my closest friends get engaged, so hopefully that will soon change.

12. My biggest fear is walking on bridges - it makes me feel claustrophobic for some reason.

13. I was diagnosed with Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome when I was 18.

14. I still gag like a child when I try to eat some vegetables, but my favourite soup is Butternut Squash. I do prefer pizza though!

15. It took me more than once, twice or three times to pass my theory test. Hopefully I will pass my driving test on my second attempt!

16. I used to have goldfish called fish and chips.

17. I like yoga as it calms me. I hope to find a class I like in the Isle of Wight as loved one in Aberdeen.

18. I am quite superstitious and get nervous if I see one magpie. I search to see the other magpie! Ridiculous I know...

19. I  love designer bags. My first bought was my pink Guess bag for my 21st birthday (I believe).

20. I would never admit it, but I am a romantic and believe there is someone out there for everyone. I just don't believe in the cheesy valentine things, or having to do something everyday -just appreciate each other! :)