Adventures at the Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre is such a fun place.  They hold exhibitions there; you can watch a play, or a film at their cinema.  There is a restaurant and a mini Costa and gift shop on the ground floor.  What I love most, is the library.  My little people like the library and the fountains best of all.

Who doesn't enjoy a train journey?! Especially with little people.

 

It was a rainy day, but fun to be had nonetheless!

The entrance...

  

There are a few of these fountains.

I enjoy sitting out next to the fountains.  The atmosphere is so peaceful and calming.  We usually sit outside for a while as soon as we arrive at the centre, seems to be a little routine of ours.

 

 

The ducks are usually farther out.  Today they ventured closer to us :)

Sitting out in the fountain area

 

On the edge...

 

Panoramic view.

We all had a fun-filled day!

 

The adult section

In the spiritual section....

 

Another view of the adults section.

 

For obvious reasons I never took pictures in the children's section (which is located at the back).  What would I know about reviewing the kiddies books?! ha!   Here is a little review from one of my little people about the children's library -

" The library is kept is very clean.  It has a big selection of interesting books. I like that there is a big crocodile cushion, which is very scary!  They have loads of books and comics like Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Superman, Batman and Teenage Ninja Turtles.  The library staff can be very helpful.  The room has tables and chairs, and large soft cushions.  You can also buy badges for 20p.  My favourite books to borrow are the fantasy ones.  It is the best library I have been too."

Something I took home.

I started to read Being Positive and Staying Positive by Pauline Rowson on the way home.  I think I may do a review on it as I found it to be a useful book.  I really do recommend you all join the library at the Barbican Centre.  If not just for the atmosphere while you study, then the wonderful range of books they have.  The collection is vast!  There is also a music library which is amazing.  Additionally, you can borrow DVDs, CDs, and scores.  This is honestly one of our favourite places in London!


I hope you have enjoyed the post!  Have you been to the Barbican?  Would you venture there after reading my post?


Much love.
Peachy xx

30 Day Snap | Day 6

Today the sun shined and the bees came out, so we decided to take a walk with our pet Lizzy :) 

30 Day Snap | Day 5

                        

 

Spotted this art around town today.  I had to stop and admire it for a few minutes.  I had thoughts of utter bliss and relaxation.  The warm sun on my neck with a cocktail in hand, watching the waves as I sat on a white sandy beach.  Total peace.  No sound but the waves.  No thoughts, no movement.  Just being.  Still. In bliss.

 

xxx

30 Day Snap | Day 4

Mini Yankee Candle in Cherry Vanilla

I have been absorbed in Twilight all day.  I have read it before but I am re-reading after watching Breaking Dawn Part 1 last week.  After a long day, I find it soothing to offload my thoughts into my pensieve (or diary for all the muggles reading) to make room for important things.  

This is my first Yankee candle and it smells divine.  Now I am relaxed enough for a little meditation :)

 

How do you relax?

 

xxx               

30 Day Snap | Day 3

                 

cc Kayla over on www.thegigglesoflife.blogspot.ie

Today's theme songs were that piano tune from the Tom Hanks film Big (I have no idea of the name, and even if I did I doubt you would recognise the name) you know the one! Also L-O-V-E by Joss Stone and the underrated 5 years time by Noah and the Whale. 

 

Fun found it's way into my life in the form of moustaches, Where's Wally and shopping trips where you go in for a sandwhich and spend £10.  That includes 3 bags of sensations popcorn.  If you can get your hands on it, do so!! The Vine app threatened to prevent air from entering our lungs as we were laughing so hard.  Our diets were sponsored by half sandwiches from Waitrose and ye old sweet shop rhubarb and custard...I am not sure of the name, and bubble-gum frogs. *

 

For all my Irish viewers - we spent the whole day having the craic! 

In the evening my little box of love, brewed in a cup, accompanied me to bed. 

I hope you all made some fantastic memories today :) xxx

 

*I could never work out what the flavour was as a child, and today I found out from the sweet shop lady.  What a revelation!

30 Day Snap | Day 2

This has been my view all day.  These days college work has consumed my life totally.  It seems to have gotten more so towards the end of the course  As well as that the stress has intensified.

I never thought going to college would take over my life to this extent.  I rarely go out or do anything fun.  My time has been swallowed by coursework and revision.  But mainly coursework.  I can have up to 6 or 7 assignments due in one week.  I currently have 7 due in for tomorrow.

I am so, so tired.  I do not remember the last time I had a good nights sleep.  There have been a couple of nights I haven't even been to bed.  Those situations are very hard to deal with as I still have to get up in the morning for college and also get my little people ready.  My mojo has left me on more than one occasion; there are times when I just want to jack it all in.  I have actually jumped up and said 'fuck it' a few times.  I am just so tired, did I mention tired??  The pressure of all the work is immense.  There are some days I cannot go out as I have work to do.  I am starting to detest my house because I spend so much time in it!!  Not to mention that my back and muscles ache because I am always sitting in the same damn place!!!  The stress has affected me in a way I have never felt before and it is really not nice.  The physical symptoms of stress can make you think you are ill.  The anxiety makes you feel like you will never be happy again.  I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

I am not sure how other people on my course are feeling but I know this has all been an issue for me.  I don't see anyone else struggling like myself but too be honest I am not concerned about that.  However, I am not sure if others see how its affecting me.  I feel like its written all over my face; in my tired eyes and my angry walk.  My priority is to just get through these last couple of weeks.  I am eager to get back to my life.  To see my friends and family.  Some of whom I have not seen in nearly a year.  I want to spend my time outdoors exploring the world, dancing in the street and eating marshmallows.  I just want to feel happy again.

This should be my last hard night of work.  I really thank God that this will be over soon.

If anyone of you are dealing with stress and anxiety or pressures from studying or there is anything I have mentioned that resonates with you, please feel free to email me - peachy8686@gmail.com

Much love xxx

30 Day Snap 2014 | Day 1

                        

Welcome to my 30 Day Snap of June!

 

Soft toys, soft toys! 

 

My first friends as a child.  I can recall playing with these much more than any other toys I had.  Each one of them tells a story.  And yes they all have names!  Some of them are extra special to me because they were gifts from someone who meant a lot.  One of them is as old as me, and a couple others are close to that age too.

 

I used to have a lot more but the rest are in a loft somewhere (I must dig them out).  As a child I would keep tally of how many I had.  At one point I counted 66!  That's the last number of soft toys I remember.  They will always be a big part of my life and I will continue to collect soft toys :)

 

By the way that is a camel, on the far right at the back, behind the cow.  He has two humps. 

All that's missing is a Giraffe and Unicorn!

 

 

I hope you liked my first snap!