A typical Manchester day

Ok sooooo its raining .... yay .... suprised ... me neither.

Having just moved to a new home in Whitefeild, Bury i now have to get up even earlier, and leave even earlier, to get to university on time. Today was my first day and what a disaster.

The "First Bus" app is a pile of poo for starters. First it said the bus was due at 7:44am so i left my nice warm flat at half 7, and walked in the rain, got to the bus stop at 7:40 and no bus. It showed up at o'clock. So i was stood shivering in the rain, heavy uni bag on my back, rain pouring down too hard for me to even have a cig. overall fun!!

Still had a chance of making it ontime if it werent for the huuuuuge traffic on Bury New Road ... at least i was dry i guess right?! I got into town at around 9:45. Still soaked, still raining, still shivering, heavy uni bag still on my back.

Waited what felt like a life time for the bus. A 67 and a 100 had both passed going the 3 stops into shudehill so youd think it wouldnt be a long wait .... but this is manchester. 10:15 the 67 shows up! The 100 was due at 9:50 so i would love to know where the fuck that bus ended up. Anyway so i get on the bus, soaked, and it is now 10:20 by time i arrive at university.... only 20mins late ... 30 by time i actually get to my lesson, so ive not gone. I sat in libary instead. In a sulk aha

Just love manchester me

House Of Trend, Manchester

With the latest in house music blaring and pool table greeting you as you walk in, you may think you have walked into a swanky new bar. Shiny black flooring and fancy gold decor, lit up brilliantly by the many lights, a wall mural of a city landscape. All high quality work done. This is not a bar. This is House of Trend!

Only the finest in apperance because that is how you will step out. Take a seat on the black leather seats and enjoy a game of pool, even treat yourself to a drink from the bar which is stocked with everything from soft drinks and beers, to the option of a hot drink or fresh home made smoothies and shakes. Whatever you need while you wait, its catered for at house of trend manchester!

The staff are friendly and the banter is top class as you let Ben or Kenny get to work on giving you the look you want. From shape ups, trims, fades or a whole new restyle, just say what you need sit back and let them get to work. Taking pride in their jobs, these perfectionists will ensure that you are 100% satisfied.


If its not a haircut you're after, house of trend offers more than your average barber shop. Why not indulge in a massage? Or treat the missus to something from the impressive range of body treatments? With everything from Therapeutic massages, botox and teeth whitening, you'll even soon have the option to book in a tattoo in this every growing business.

Heard enough? Why not pop in and upgrade your experience.

Barber Ben hard at work

Barber Kenny working hard

Swanky Bar full of refreshments

Have a game of pool

A life of an urban princess

So this is my blog ....

I am a final year student studying English Literature and Creative Writing at the University of Salford. Engaged, parent to a cat and a part time waitress in a cafe shop, undercover princess by title.

This blog will no doubt be full or random ramblings, stuff i am working on as a budding writer, and sharing of my addictions and obsessions.

For my final year at salford i have chosen the following options to complete my degree;
Women behaving badly: Representations of Deviance in the 19th Century
Biography: innovative and tradition
Poetry: New departures
Womens writing in the 21st Century

So if you have any interest in these areas, then you may enjoy reading things im working on. Please feel free to comment your feedback on any of the work i do share, and please do not steal anything (most of it will be submitted as actual work and it would be unfair to get done for plagirism of my own work).

Aside from university i live with my Fiance of 2 years and our crazy cat skittle (yes im a cat person, expect lots of pictures). I am addicted to social networking like facebook, instagram and have just got my head around snapchat (finally). My fiance is called Benji and he is a full time barber, he works way too much (mon-sat 8-8) which means i dont get to see him much (boo!) but he loves his job and can be found at House of Trend Manchester, on Rochdale road and on instagram (@Houseoftrendmcr). I currently work in a secret location (sorry stalkers) as a waitress which i enjoy because my team are mostly the best ladies i could work with/for. When i am not in uni or work i am a SLOB! No im just kidding i dont have that much free time so i mainly watch tv (Bones, Big Bang Theory and Scream Queens are FAVES! and Game of Thrones of course when it hurries back) and write my own stuff from biography, poetry to fiction.

Comments always welcome :)

Bye for now

Princess Candi