Finally its how I met One Direction!!!!

Hi, okay this was going to be a round up of September but I just finished watching the live-stream of the itunes festival, in which One Direction, and Little Mix performed. So in honor of that and the announcement of their new album,  Made in the A.M. So go pre-order that, obviously when you have money though because I cant pre-order it at the moment because I am spending all my money on One Direction on Friday and I only have 80p on my iTunes account and it would be hypercritical if I said go pre-order it if I haven't. *sad face*  I'm going to quit rambling now. So in honor of all of that and the fact that I will be seeing them on Friday, which I am soo excited for and I probably have mentioned enough times. 

Just want to say first though, I am extremely grateful to have met them and I'm not showing off or complaining about it or anything like that. So no hate. Also please don't laugh at me because the awkward person in me really humiliated myself in front of the boys especially Harry, so don't laugh. I didn't meet Zayn on this occasion but I did meet him and Harry as well, I'll add that at the bottom after the 'Biggie', my wish!

So it was around the 10th December 2013, my mum got a call from Dreams Come True, Martin, who was I guess my wish organizer. I applaud Martin and Dreams Come True as I don't have that many big wishes in life and one of them is to be healthy and to see like most people. Which you know is a pretty hard dream to achieve, LOL. So my, shall we call them achievable wishes were, to meet the twilight cast, which they tried but couldn't do, as they were not meeting any wish people at the time. So we then moved onto my next wish, which I will one day achieve, to meet Paramore. But at the time they were only playing festivals or small venues, that weren't suitable places to meet them. So finally my third wish was to meet One Direction. As you can see my wishes were to meet people, people who I like or are my 'heros', because I find it hard to meet celebrities the oridinary way at signings and stalking people. Its also because I don't do much, as my mum would put it! 

So Martin told my mum that One Direction were doing one of their meet and greets with Rays of Sunshine, as One Direction are Rays of Sunshine ambassadors. He also told my mum that as a lot of peoples wishes were to meet One Direction that they were asking other wish granting charities if they had wish kids and if they wanted to come. Something along that line I believe, my mum is currently asleep and it was two years ago so she might not remember word for word what he said. 

So he asked if I would like to go, well he asked my mum but my mum let me know because she knows i'm not good with surprises and unexpected things. But I had to keep it quite, imagine that I wanted to scream from the rooftops that I was meeting One Direction! But as One Direction are massive, everyone didn't want anything to be leaked and have hundreds of people turn up because there was going to be sick kids there and it also was health and safety dangers to everyone including the boys themselves. So Martin said to come to Frankie and Bennys at the Wembley outlet mall on the 15th December, the next week so not too long away and it was also the night One Direction was performing on the Xfactor final. He also said to my mum that although we would meet them, there would be 50 other children there too and that it wouldn't be like there normal meet and greets were they would come and sit and chat. We would also get some gifts, more on that later. Looking back though I'm little glad I didn't meet them like that because I would of burst into tears or just sat mute! either that or like my mum says, I get verbal diaherra when i'm nervous. Like if I have an anesthetic for an operation. I just cant shut up talking because i'm so nervous.

Keeping it secret was quite easy to be honest as my friends at the time didn't like one direction, all two of them, lol! It did get a little difficult though when Kevin asked me what I was doing on that day and I was just like I cant say, you'll soon find out though! Although i'll admit I did tell my family because they weren't that bothered to be honest! 

Me, my mum and Daisy in Frankie and Bennys

My sister Erin, Daisy and I at Frankie and Bennys

I got to invite some people with me, either friends or family. So I invited my mum, of course! My sister and niece Daisy, she loves Louis. She loves One Direction just like her auntie Sophie! I taught her well!!!

So we drove to Frankie and Bennys in the Wembley Outlet Mall,  which I believe had just been built not long before we went. I also took my wheelchair with me, as my final plus one! We had dinner at Frankie and Bennys and everyone when we finished wondered what was going to happen next. There was a few people looking in, especially since Frankie and Bennys had been specially closed for us. I know very swish! I did have a little panic that someone was going to guess and then pandemonium would ensue. But thankfully it was really lovely and no pandemonium ensued. We then all got into wheelchairs or got ready to leave and we made our way to the Cineworld cinema. We all had allocated seating in the cinema and we all sat down to listen to the Luminites, yes the ones off BGT! Actually the girl from the Luminites, Stephanie, I saw when I went to the toilet, I know it was surreal. They performed a few songs for us, as we were in a cinema the quality of the video was a bit dark but y'know you can tell its them. 

So then we watched the One Direction: This is Us in 2D and I think it was the extended edition. Good thing it was in 2D as I cannot actually see 3D! So then like right at the end, One Direction came out one of the doors beneath the screen with torches. I think my heart dropped to my stomach and I could feel my heart beating in my head. I literally thought I was going to either have a panic attack or faint. Which you know would bode well in front of one of the biggest boy-bands ever?! That was all whilst sitting down watching them enter. We then had a  Q&A with the boys and I did put my hand up but can you imagine if they answered my question, I would have just been like 'urm...' I don't think I would of been able to actually say my question! I really don't know what came over me, I was shaking! 
So then after the Q&A they sung some songs and I have them recorded, it was really cool! 
Then we were all called down to have our pictures taken but it was just the wish kids, which I got quite panicky over, as being visually impaired the cinema in general is not a place I venture on my own. The lighting was dim and i'm not good in places I've never been to. also there where wires tapped on the floor and I was like that would be perfect if I tripped right in front of One Direction! It least it would be memorable. So it was my turn and I stood in between Harry and Niall. This is where things get slightly embarrassing. I as I have tunnel vision I can only see through one eye at a time and in the center so I couldn't see them unless I turned to them. But at the same time I was focused on looking at the camera. But because we only had a short time each it was hard to say everthing and see everything. I really struggle under pressure, I had everything planned in my head but the thing I said to Harry was : 'You look like your waxwork!' I know, how embarrasing. Keep in mind that I hate waxworks and mannequins so places like madame tussards are my worst nightmare. So I had never seen their waxwork. I think I meant to say in my staring at harry(sorry!) that he looked flawless, like imagine seeing someone so many times in magazines and on tv. To then seeing them up close it boggles the mind. Although bless him, he replied 'Waxey' I internally face palmed because I didn't mean that, although I couldn't say beautiful either could I? By the time I said that they were ushering me off, I just was like crap I wasted my time! 
As I walking away Harry, because I was just literally disorientated, so he handed me a gift bag which contained their perfume! Which by the way I wanted to get. 
So then I got back in my wheelchair and we headed back to the car after collecting our gift bags and two tickets for their Where We Are Tour, from them in the nearest venue to us, which was Wembley Stadium! 

So I met them, and looking back I am grateful for it as I know not everybody gets to do it. I did at first cry and cry because I just and I dont want to say didn't remember it but almost as if I couldn't take it in. I also think that it was the first time where my disability, like my vision hindered what should have been amazing. I know people might say but surely your disability hinders all aspects of my life but in a sense I have just adapted and I have been surrounded by people who also are disabled and haven't let their disability hinder them and we just all got on with life.. I'm not sure if that made sense, I hope it did! Also I do get a little embarrassed because well I embarrassed myself in front of the biggest boy band in the world! 
Although now I have gotten over it because I guess I am just the type of person who is awkward and I do embarrassing things not purposefully. I have just given up on caring really because it was an amazing experience that not many people can say they have done, and my story is a little different to most peoples meet and greets! I'm just really glad I either didn't faint or fall flat on my face because last time I did that I broke my elbow! 

Photo Reel

Christmas at Frankie and Bennys

The luminites

Another one of the luminites

I swear if that lady wasn't stood by me I would have collapsed! LOL 

Yeah that happened

Yeah this photo just sums it up really

Erin and Daisy

Yeah thats One Direction and I. Casual

If you see my phone case on friday, come say hi!

So I hope that explains how I met One Direction! I'm hoping to have this up on Friday so then whilst I'm watching One Direction, You can read how I met them! LOL, unless your going on Friday as well then we can fan-girl together! 
By the way I wanted to do a special shout-out to Harry Styles who is an amazing human being! Like I'm not just saying that but he is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Even my mum likes him! So if anybody asks is Harry styles as nice as everyone says. He really is, there's just something special about him! in case you didn't know I have a soft spot for Harry!
Now in the goodie bag, I kinda elaborated on it that we each got tickets for the venue nearest us for their Where We Are Tour, and a bottle of  'Our Moment' which is in the blue perfume shop bag in the photo. One slight problem with the perfume, I accidentally and I don't how I did it, broke the crown lid a few days after and so now the lid sits at an awkward angle and doesn't go on properly. I also got a signed jumper which I still need to get a frame for it as it is still sitting in my wardrobe! I also got a watch, which I believe I gave to someone because I am rubbish at telling the time so it would of been no use to me LOL. 

Side note: in terms of  book posts and how my TBR list is going, well *drumroll* .... I have so far read 1 book and I am currently reading 2 more books! Slow going I think! More on that in another post, LOL! 

So again I would like to say massive thank you's to Dreams Come True, who are just amazing I urge you to check them out and hopefully donate what you can!  Even though my wish did change a few times, they managed to (whilist trying to meet Paramore) have a box of signed and special merchandise sent from America, from Paramore for me. Which I also cried at, yeah I'm a crier!


I'd also like to say thank you to Rays of Sunshine for letting my wish be granted!

I want to also say a HUGE thank you to One Direction because they are probably one of the loveliest and humble bands ever and really do give back to their fans as much as they can!

I will have a post about Friday and my One Direction concert up sometime next week and then I will be going to Bath, then Fall Out Boy, so the next few weeks I will have blogs up regularly.
Thanks for reading!
So until next time 
Sophie

Side Note : 
Now I also met Zayn and Harry at the One direction premiere, which was just chaos! I'm going to put all about it in a separate page type thing (I don't know what its called off the top of my head!). But I will show you the photos. Also I managed to match with Harry!

Yeah this matching was totally unintentional

A lil' something special

Hi I wanted to write a post about a great little company. Letter it, is a lovely little company which specialises in lovely personalised pieces of art. I recently got in touch with Joanne from letter it, as I was looking for something special for my mums birthday. I wanted something unique and unlike anything else that I had seen before. I had seen letter it on Facebook before and I really like what Joanne did. So I got in contact thinking oh it'll be at least the end of the week before she got back to me, and within two days she had messaged me back asking me what my idea was. It was lovely because I could chose what colours I wanted and how it was laid out. Joanne was really nice in explaining anything I didn't understand fully.

I chose delivery for my mums present because where letter it is based is nowhere near me. The delivery was £5 which I thought was a great price. I received my parcel today and well I wrapped it up and gave it to my mum. She cried because she thought it was such a thoughtful present and that its one of a kind and personal. Something no else is going to have an exact replica of.
Overall the price was really affordable. Especially as I had my pets added on as well, (you will get what I mean when you see the photo.)
So on Wednesday my mums present arrived, the fact it didn't come for my mums birthday is partly because I didn't order it in enough time. My mum didn't mind and I did know it probably wouldnt come in time but it didn't matter, Joanne had told me she had a 14 day turnaround.
So when it arrived I wrapped it up and as it literally came whilst my nan and grandad and aunt and her boyfriend were leaving I had to quickly try to wrap it. Which I am rubbish at wrapping a present at the best of times, I usually require my mum to help me wrap a present lol. But when my mum opened it. She ended it up crying, she said it was the most thoughtful gift that someone had bought her! (like just claiming my child of the year award!!! joking!!)
So I hope this has intrigued you to having a look at letter it!
They have a facebook page and are usually quite quick on messages.

So if this has intrigued you and you are interested in having one made.  If you would like something so similar to the picture, it was £25 including postage, Joanne does upto 6 button heads but if you want more than 6 I think it's an extra £1 for each extra.

September TBR

Hi, yes i'm in one of those productive moods. Okay sort of but I thought since its a new month I would get a head start of my September TBR 5. Well technically, I think its 6 books. Yes even though I only got one book finished in August, I want to read more in September. Yeah I can hope. But I have got a head start on the reading as I started two of the books already. One of my books is also for my english literature IGCSE.

So the first book I want to read and am currently reading is.....

Shadow and Bone By Leigh Bardugo

So like Acotar, see review of that here, its been quite a hyped book and its the first in a trilogy, although all three are released. (Which means no waiting, yay!!!) I mean hyped as in 'its soo good hype.' Which since acotar, I have been slightly more cautious of highly hyped books. I recently bought this from my local bookstore, which is an independent book and music store, as well as The Dolls by Kiki Sullivan.  I have just started this book so I guess i'm ahead already. LOL

Now this book is part of my IGCSE's English Literature .....

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Yes I have never read Pride and Prejudice before, or any 'classic' to be honest. But its about to change. I have started it and although the language is slightly different to modern day books, its not too different. It's more the phrasing of it that's different. 

Now this next book is one that has been on my shelf for about a year now (yes that's shockingly terrible!) 

Reckless By Cornelia Funke

So I don't know much about this book as I got it as a present from my aunt about a year or two ago.

I know this book is a retelling of a fairy tale though I think, here's a bit of what its about from Goodreads :

Through a mirror...is a dangerous world.
For years, Jacob Reckless hasenjoyed its secrets and treasures.
Not any more.
His younger brother hasfollowed him.
Now dark magic will turn the boyto beast, break the heart of the girlhe loves, and cause chaos to ruleforever...
Unless Jacob can find a way tosave them.
You thought you knew fairy tales? Think again.

This book I got from my aunt as she was getting rid of quite a few books and well who did she think of first? Me LOL

So this book is called You and I by Emily Gilmor Murphy.

Its set in Dublin and about 18 year old Olive who meets a guy named Tom while at university. I like the sound of this book because I haven't read a book set in Ireland before, it sounds refreshing. Here's what Goodreads says about the book :

Each September, thousands of students walk through the doors of University College and Trinity College, Dublin. This year, Olive and Tom will be among them.

Eighteen-year-old Olive is fresh from the country, and her eyes are opened wide by the big-city goings on of her new friends. When she starts to be pursued by Tom, the scruffy maverick who's seduced half the girls she's met, she's adamant he's not for her. But when a tragedy befalls her family, it's Tom who proves her best friend - until that is, she discovers his real motivations.
Tom has never thought further than the next party, the next girl, the next drink. But now, with his own broken family about to cast him off and his social habits spinning out of control, he seems to have destroyed his relationship with Olive. What started out as a stupid dare metamorphoses into something much more serious.
Set against the backdrop of youth on the brink of adulthood, and capturing the contrasts of the haves versus the have-nots, the worldly versus the innocent, Emily Gillmor Murphy's YOU AND I is an assured debut that will transport readers straight to the rollercoaster experience of growing up and falling in love. 

Now I am sure many of you have heard of this next book and I was going to put it on my August TBR but eventually decided to put it on my September TBR....

Red Queen By Victoria Aveyard!

Now like Smoke and Bone and ACOTAR I have heard great things but I've also seen some mixed reviews as well. So I am hoping I enjoy it. The mixed reviews seemed to say it was a lot like other books. But I'm going to withhold any judgment on it untill I have read it.

Here's the synopsis on Amazon, I would use Goodreads but the Synopsis is written in another language, that I don't speak or read.

A thrilling new fantasy trilogy for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games.This is a world divided by blood - red or silver.
The Reds are commoners, ruled by a Silver elite in possession of god-like superpowers. And to Mare Barrow, a seventeen-year-old Red girl from the poverty-stricken Stilts, it seems like nothing will ever change.
That is, until she finds herself working in the Silver Palace. Here, surrounded by the people she hates the most, Mare discovers that, despite her red blood, she possesses a deadly power of her own. One that threatens to destroy the balance of power.
Fearful of Mare's potential, the Silvers hide her in plain view, declaring her a long-lost Silver princess, now engaged to a Silver prince. Despite knowing that one misstep would mean her death, Mare works silently to help the Red Guard, a militant resistance group, and bring down the Silver regime.
But this is a world of betrayal and lies, and Mare has entered a dangerous dance - Reds against Silvers, prince against prince, and Mare against her own heart . . .

  Now this last book you may recognize from the August TBR but I didn't get to read the book, it's.....

I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson.
So I explained a lot about this book in my August TBR but I'm determined this month to read this book, if not because I can then say I have read it, but because I absolutely loved The Sky Is Everywhere.



Now these are the 6 books I want to (hopefully!) read in September. 

I also have a few things coming up soon, which I will blog about. Like One Direction in concert which I am so excited for, I also wanted to do a post about the Summer Reading Challenge that has been running in libraries up and down the country. I have been a volunteer this year, which I have now completed except for an award ceremony. 

Also there's my day trip to Bath, which I am so so EXCITED for !!!

That's about it really. All I can say is wish me luck with my TBR shelf. 

I'd love to hear what you want to read and if there are any books I should be reading!

Until next time

Sophie