What's in my carry on

When you are reading this I will be flying to Toronto tomorrow, I'm so excited. I have never been to Canada before and I'm also going to see family too which is going to be so lovely. I'm hoping that there will be lots of opportunities to take photos and share my trip with you and I hope that in years to come I can come back to this and see what 17 year old me thought of it all.

I see loads of people do this type of post/video and because I love reading/watching them so much I thought I'd do my very own, what's in my carry on. So I'm going to show you what I pack for my flights and little tips for the plane that I have picked up from others because lets face it, things on the aeroplane are very important!

So lets start somewhere, I always take some reading for the plane because you have time to kill and sometimes I prefer to read as a break and its very relaxing which is a good thing whilst you're on a plane. I am currently reading The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton for my a levels and I also take a book for pleasure. I'm taking The Night That Changed Everything by Laura Tait and Jimmy Rice, i was in Waterstones the other day looking for my holiday read and I came across it. It's not with me at the moment so you'll just have to imagine it but the cover is really pretty and it sounds right up my street!

Next is an obvious for me, headphones, now I like to take a selection in case I get bored because sometimes when you are on the plane for ages everything is so repetitive. So I have my apple ones but also my over head ones which for some weird reason I hate wearing in public. Don't ask me why. Of course my phone as well, physically could not go on a flight without it, we are all the same aren't we?

Another absolute necessity is a portable charger, I got mine of amazon by the brand Anker and I find it really works well and its not enormous so its really easy to take around with me on the go. I also have my card holder which you will never see me without, it is just so easy and it even can hold some change which is such a bonus!

I'm also taking a moisturiser for when getting of the plane because my skin often gets dry on and I am not into that so I just find that bringing a little moisturiser can really be a saving grace, lip balm is also a must so I have my aloe vera vaseline with me too.

Now throw in some snacks, some water and a few home comforts like a favourite jumper and I'm good to go.

So that is what is normally in my carry on, its sometimes changes but that is what you could say are my staples for my carry on.

George x

funny girl: Review

On the 6th of July, I went to see Funny Girl at the Savoy Theatre on the West End and now that I have seen this I feel that I have to talk to you guys about it and give a little review. Believe me, I'm not a professional but I just wanted to share my experience and praise such a wonderful company.

Before going to see Funny Girl, I had a basic understanding of the story line and I had known a few of the songs from the show however this did not prepare me enough for what I was about to see. It was truly exquisite, after the first act I knew that this would be in my top five musicals that I have ever seen. The story is so beautiful and so honest and I definitely feel that I really connected with the whole show.

Now lets get on the the actors, my oh my, the array of talent throughout the company was truly phenomenal, it most certainly was not just the leads who stood out but the swing and the ensemble were just outstanding.

Natasha Barnes, where do I even begin? She was absolutely breathtaking, I simply cannot put into words how incredible she is, the minute she was on the stage I was hooked by her funny, charismatic and tear-jerking portrayal of Fanny Brice. She made me laugh, made me cry and made me cry from laughing. A true star. A standing ovation was completely in order, even just as a small token of us as an audience's appreciation.

Matthew Goodgame played the role of Nick Arnstein and I was completely captured by his performance from the minute he came on stage. I felt his portrayal as Nick was just flawless and the chemistry between Fanny and Nick was so prevalent throughout the performance.

It is safe to say that I thoroughly loved the performance and I would go again and again. That feeling that I felt when Natasha sang Don't rain on my parade was something that I would go back in time to experience again. Pure talent throughout the whole production.

I would also like to give a mention to Philip Bertoli and Luke Fetherston who were really outstanding and I really admired your performances.

5 star perfromance!

So if you get the chance to go and see this wonderful show please do, you will not regret it. I can assure you.

George x