My Little Bro!

Don't worry, I shall do a blog on my big brother too! :)


Callum is 17, 4 years younger than me. We have always been quite close as siblings. I am a very panicky person, everything has to be just perfect and I get stressed very easily. Yet Callum balances all that, because he is the most laid-back person I have ever met. Nothing fazes him!!

                                                                      March 2012


He also has a wicked sense of humour. He watches alot of comedy programs, and seems to have developed a comedic side of himself, always offering one liners in a crisis.  


He went to the same school as me between 5-7 years old. Then he went on to a local junior school, where unfortunately he was bullied. He never liked football or sports and was larger in size than most of the kids (having been a SERIOUSLY skinny child!)
He also has Asbergers. Not seriously, but mild. The only time I ever notice is when looking at his handwriting, at 17 he has the handwriting of a 5 year old!!!
Due to all these troubles, he left school in 2005 at 10 years old, and has been home schooled ever since. Mum is a teacher, and left her job in 2006 to get Callum through his school years. With me taking GCSE exams before him, it allowed mum to drum up on her knowledge of all subjects ready for his exams last year.

                               2006, complete with gap in teeth wide enough for a bus! EW!


He did pretty well! He was never destined for A*'S but he passed them all.
So what does he like? CARS, yawn. I'm not too sure what his career goals are, mind you 17 is too young to know what you want from life. He talks about being a mechanic, or a garage owner. Sounds good to me.


We do alot together, walk, eat out and try new things like Scuba Diving last year. I'm very proud of him as he has FINALLY decided to join a gym! Bless him. He has battled with his weight since he was about 9 years old. And I know that it gets him down alot. But now with the gym, and daily walks.......watch this space! :-)

Center Parcs through the decades

To stand perfectly still and hear nothing but the gentle sound of rustling leaves, and the occasional cheery tingle of a bicycle bell. It has to be Center Parcs.


Believe what you want on tripadvisor! Here is my insight into this holiday destination.


Having visited Sherwood and Elveden I believe the latter of the two to be the better by far!
Been going since I was a wee baby! And believe me I have seen the changes over the years.


One noticeable complaint by most people on tripadvisor is value for money. I must say we as a family tend to do things the more expensive way, usually staying in top accommodation. But even I must admit that once on site they will suck as much money from you as possible! Food, activities and daily supplies can be triple the amount they are in the nearest Tescos!


This can be easily avoided by planning ahead. Taking ones own food and essential supplies, with possibly one or two meals eaten at one of the many onsite restaurants, including cafe rouge, Bella Italia,  and Hucks American diner. 


Activities are extremely varied, everything from falconry to pottery painting, high wires to raft building. The phrase "There's something for everyone" really rings true. Plus once again a wonderful price tag!


Book only low price activities - adventure golf, pottery painting and racket sport courts. 
For the larger budget - action company challenge, Aqua Sauna and quadbiking.


Remember use of the swimming pool is free and bring your own bikes! Plenty of exploring to be done for your little ones!


Your villa will be a welcome site at the end of a hard day! From comfort villas offering all the basics right up to the Executive Lodges and Treehouses offering hot tubs and gamesrooms. 
Go on! Give it a go! Book your holiday today!
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