Thursday, December 31, 2009

If I may reflect...

2009. An eventful year (isn't it always?), at least in my private yet ever expanding world. Though it's never been quite as terrible as I thought at the time, it's a wonderful relief to look back on some of the things I've done this year and think, well at least that's over. For example, half of my Science GCSEs, half of my Maths GCSE, part of my English Language and Literature GCSEs, 30% of my Drama GCSE, a quarter of my Spanish and French GCSEs, a bit of my History GCSE and, oh, a large amount of that preposterous ICT qualification that neither I nor my fellow academic peers agreed to.

Well, anyway, I suppose I'll wish readers a pleasant, prosperous and ultimately happy New Year (and I hope it's good when the year's old, too).

I've never really made resolutions (though at the age of 10 I did become rather enamoured with growing a giant vegetable that year - one day), however I have some goals:
  • Achieve the best grades that I possibly can in my GCSEs
  • Start giving more money to animal charities on a regular basis
  • Learn to play a musical instrument, maybe
  • Master French and Spanish so I'm fluent
  • Learn a new language - choices: Italian, German, Irish, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese
  • Start going clothes shopping again - I love clothes and fashion, but I can never bring myself to buy anything and only want to look
  • Audition for a proper play/musical and maybe the National Youth Theatre, not just amateur youth theatre clubs
  • Go to see Avenue Q again, hopefully twice
  • Go to Harrods (and Harvey Nichols again, maybe)
  • Write an article for a newspaper and send it in
  • Start a few art projects that have been in my head for a while
  • Reach the tenth generation on The Sims 3 (I'm on the fifth now which is huge for me)
  • Go to a house party
  • Actually buy some makeup, particularly from MAC, instead of just gazing longingly (this relates back to the clothes thing)
  • Spend some of the money I have saved up - not a lot, but it's just sitting there growing and never gets to have fun
  • Get my hair cut into a completely new style (I think two and a half years is a bit ridiculous)
  • See some really good films at the cinema
  • Start reading fashion magazines in French
  • Expand my music tastes (of course, never forgetting Regina Spektor, but I know there's a lot out there that I sometimes miss out on a lot)
  • Read more fiction (I can't help my love of Science textbooks and French grammar books!)
  • Dress up whenever I feel like it, oh, and go to a costume party
  • Do more photography
  • Submit some of my photography to, er... somewhere important!
So, I'm fairly ambitious. But hopefully in the summer holidays when GCSEs are finished I'll have some time to do at least a few of these things. So, I hope your tonight's good!

Monday, November 16, 2009

I think my faith in Drama has been restored

Every effort in I made GCSE Drama seemed to be in vain. I could achieve good marks, but I wanted something better, something more - it wasn't fulfilling or rewarding. My hunger was insatiable, and I didn't know how to solve it.

Today, I had to perform Juliet's speech from Romeo and Juliet. Of course, it was the 'O Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo?'. Most of my class hadn't learned their lines beforehand and only performed the first four lines, but I remembered the whole speech which amounted to 16 lines in total. I just threw every last bit of naive, young girl in forbidden love that I had inside me, and hopefully it paid off. It was filmed so one of my teachers who wasn't in the lesson will be able to watch it. I really enjoyed the whole experience and it just felt like the most natural and apt thing I've ever done, even though I haven't been in love.

I really love performing Shakespeare - it's one of my favourite areas of Drama. I think my accent and demeanour are rather Shakespearean. It's literal, it's indulgent and heady and somehow still relevant today. Now I'm seriously considering auditioning for the National Youth Theatre.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Je le ferai

I think that I'll do it. I'll take at least one language (probably French) along with my sciences/maths. Then, part way through my A-levels, I can decide whether I'm going to pursue sciences or languages in life. I love both areas so at this stage I can't possibly dedicate my future to one of them.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Childrenm's films (I haven't done one of these in a while so it's about time)

[X] High School Musical
[ ] Brink
[ ] Motocrossed
[X] Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
[X] Pocahontas
[ ] Pocahontas 2
[X] Lady and the Tramp
[X] Lady and the Tramp 2
[X] Cinderella
[X] The Parent Trap (original)
[X] The Parent Trap (newer version w/ lindsay lohan)
[X] The Little Mermaid
[X] The Little Mermaid 2
[X] Mary Poppins
[X] The Fox and the Hound
[X] Dumbo
[X] Pinocchio
[X] Bambi
[X] Bambi 2
[ ] The Great Mouse Detective
[X] The Rescuers Down Under
[X] Toy Story
[X] Toy Story 2
[X] Lion King
[X] Lion King 2
[ ] Lion King 1 1/2
[X] Peter Pan
[X] Fantasia
[ ] The Three Caballeros
[X] Alice in Wonderland
[X] Sleeping Beauty
[X] 101 Dalmations (animated)
[X] 101 Dalmations (real version)
[X] 102 Dalmations
[X] The Sword in the Stone
[X] The Jungle Book
[X] The Aristocats
[X] Robin Hood
[X] Oliver and Company
[X] Beauty and the Beast
[X] Aladdin
[ ] Aladdin: Return of Jafar
[ ] Aladdin: The King of Thieves
[X] Finding Nemo
[X] Monsters, Inc.
[X] Hercules
[X] Mulan
[ ] Mulan 2
[X] Tarzan
[X] Lilo & Stitch
[X] The Hunchback of Notre Dame
[X] The Emperor’s New Groove
[X] The Nightmare before Christmas
[X] Bedknobs and Broomsticks
[ ] Pete’s Dragon
[ ] Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
[X] James and the Giant Peach
[ ] Mighty Ducks
[X] A Bug’s Life
[X] The Incredibles

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Dear Lucy,

Today's your birthday. Well, it should be. You should be having a party at the weekend, opening all your rainbow-coloured pencils and generally being incredibly happy. But you're not.

Five days after your 14th birthday, you fell victim to a baffling and rare ear problem. This Monday you will have been ill for two years. You've missed some of the most dramatic, stressful yet amazing times so far. It just hasn't been the same without you.

In reality, it's not your 16th birthday tomorrow. You haven't even had your 15th birthday. Chronologically, you may be 16, but I know that really you haven't even had the chance to live your life properly as a 14 year old.

When you get better, I promise you I'll make both birthdays special. We'll have a huge party, celebrate your new lease of life and get you back on track. I'll be here for you throughout, always. I'll do everything I can to help you repair this.

I just hope you're not too upset today. Remember: today isn't your birthday, it's just another day. But some day, with any luck in the near future, it will be. And things will all be on their way to being okay again.

Sending you love, happiness and good health,
Abby
xxxxxxxxxxxx

Monday, November 2, 2009

Is this not quite amazing?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8337341.stm

I think so, anyway.

Confession

I love John and Edward (from the X Factor), and no, it's nothing to do with the Irish factor. They're simply the most entertaining thing about the X Factor and possibly the best contestants it's ever had, in my opinion. I know it's highly unlikely to happen, but I really want them to win.

Today, I was doing ICT work at lunch time with a good friend of mine, Sumaiyah. We were talking about Drama (by the way, for the Drama assessment I got the grade 'Accomplished' which is the highest there is - yay! :D) and then various other elements of life. Suddenly, she said to me 'Abby, what's the most rebellious thing you've ever done?'.

I realy had to think hard about that. I've done a few rebellious things (coughing at smokers in town, deliberately pouring coffee into drawers etc.) but nothing compared to what most teenagers have done.

Sumaiyah suggested that I do some rebellious things as I was worried that I had very little life experience. She said she couldn't imagine what I'd be like drunk. Honestly, I don't think I could, either.

That reminds me - next weekend I'm going to a champagne bar/restaurant for my grandfather's 75th birthday. I'm quite sure the food will be good, so I'm looking forward to it. Also, I'm going to try to make a cake for him with my mum. I enjoy baking now :)

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween

Next year, I want to dress up properly. Not just a mask or prop - the full thing. I haven't done this much, the only time I did was for Sam's birthday one year where I dressed up as a cow, udder et al.

I don't know what I'll dress up as, but it won't be a cliche Halloween thing.

Anyway, yesterday was fun. Sam got an iPhone for his birthday so we basically played on that the whole day. The chocolate cake I made for him went down very well, but some people took huge slices and felt sick. We watched some weird Christian cartoons, shopping channels and then a bit of the X Factor on his iPhone. I really want one and I do need a phone, so perhaps after my GCSEs I shall get one. I have enough money for it and I haven't even asked for my birthday present for this year yet (my birthday was in May).

Friday, October 30, 2009

The cake has emerged

It's HUGE! Bigger than my head, bigger than any cake I've ever bought or made. I enjoyed making it and so did my mother so I just hope it's been worth it and that it tastes nice.

Tomorrow

I'm going to Sam's house because it's his birthday (yes, it's on Halloween!) As I write a homemade chocolate cake is cooking in the oven. My mother and I aren't very experienced bakers and our kitchen is tiny so I just hope it goes well. Also, Sam's main present is a blue Slanket: http://www.firebox.com/product/2249/The-Slanket?via=ser When I ordered the Slanket it was about £10 cheaper, so I think I bought it at the right time. Hopefully it'll come tomorrow.

It's just so weird to think that Sam's turning 16. I've known him since we were 6! But tomorrow will be great. Unfortunately I'm missing a friend's Halloween party but I made the commitment to Sam ages ago and it's kind of a tradition for me to go and see him on his birthday, so I want to spend the day with him.

Also, it's strange that in less than seven months I'll be 16. 16! Mentally, since the age of 11 I've felt more mature than my years, but I have quite a young looking face. With makeup and the right clothes and hair I could probably look up to 18, but because I always wear my hair up it does tend to take a couple of years off. Oh well, it'll be helpful in the future and my parents and grand parents look much younger than they are so that's a good sign. In fact, my great grandmother remained looking much younger even when she was 100!

10 random facts

1) I know pretty much all the words to Avenue Q - songs, dialogue and I know the melodies and stage directions, too. I've seen it 4 times and plan to see it at least two more. Think what you may.

2) I've managed to sustain a friendship with a boy for nearly 10 years and there's never been a romantic element.

3) I'm the daughter of a comedian.

4) I'd secretly kind of like to be a bit like Peaches Geldof or Cory Kennedy in the apathetic fashionista way.

5) I'm one of the few people in my school who love languages.

6) From the age of seven I've wanted to be a doctor and have been reading medical text books since then.

7) If I want something, or think I can do something, I'll do it. I'm incredibly determined.

8) I'd love to go to Oxford or Cambridge university.

9) I've never been in a relationship or even kissed a boy.

10) I can name some MAC products just by looking at the colour.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

For once, I'm actually going to write about my day...

Because it's gone surprisingly well. English was neutral, I suppose. I annotated the poem 'To A Mouse' (which is where the name of 'Of Mice And Men' came from) and then had a double lesson of Spanish, with a 20 minute break in the middle. In the break I rehearsed my Drama piece with my group which accounts for 30% of my final Drama GCSE grade.

After Spanish I had French, and for some this may seem like an overload of languages. But I love French and Spanish and want to learn many more languages. In fact, considering I have Drama last lesson, Thursday would be my perfect day if I had Biology instead of English.

Anyway, Drama, Drama, Drama, Drama. We were supposed to have had six hours of lesson time to devise the final piece and it had to be 10 minutes or less. There were some problems with attendance but fortunately we had times at lunch time and after school to practise, too. One girl didn't attend many extra sessions and was being really difficult but we just wrote her a small part and got on with it.

Having eaten nothing all day, I performed it at 2.20 pm (I was the main character, playing a woman with Munchausen by proxy who ended up causing her daughter's liver failure) and all in all it went well. I think one of the lines may have been missed out but no one noticed. I'm just happy that it's over now because it was quite stressful. At one point I actually had a nightmare that we were performing and everything went wrong so I ended up crying. I'm so glad that didn't actually happen.

Overall, it's been quite good. But this will by no means be a regular feature of my blog.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Appreciation

Sara, who I wrote about in an earlier post, read all the entries on my blog. Every single once since June. Over the halfterm. Wow! I'm really flattered that she took so much time out of her day to read it :) She says she wants other people to know about my blog, too. That's really lovely of her.

I think I want to go to some kind of Drama summer school next summer. Not just the ones they do at school for younger years, but those really exclusive ones with the entry requirement being impressing at auditions.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Oh, to have an alternative mother

The second round of the HPV injections are tomorrow and once again I'm not having them. My mother and I are both strongly opposed to these vaccinations specifically so I will be sitting and watching as everyone gets stabbed in the arm with a needle. I try to empathise but it's not an easy feat when I haven't had a vaccination since I was a few months old so do not remember the feeling.

It's weird - I felt strange, unsafe and awkward occasionally in Dublin (where I was from Tuesday to Friday), but now having reflected on my experience it was enjoyable. However, it's no London and can't even compare. I like capital cities that have tube trains and a great theatre culture. Dublin does have some great restaurants, though, such as Yamamori - noodles and sushi, Cornucopia - vegetarian and vegan and the restaurant at the Chester Beaty library - Mediterranean and Greek.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Image

It's odd looking at pictures of myself from when I was under 7. I was really thin. Thin. I don't really remember ever being less than normal size, so to see pictures of clothes that looked to big for my slight frame is really strange.

However, this thinness soon faded. From the ages of around 8 to 12 I was chubby. Not exactly overweight, probably not fat, just a normal level of chubby. I significantly remember noticing that I was bigger than everyone else - not just in height, but in size, too. Despite this, body image was never a concern to me. I accepted my chubbiness and resigned myself to the fact that I would just be intelligent, funny, kind and, in my eyes, a bit fat - you can't have it all, can you?

So imagine the shock when at approximately 13 years old, my body evened out and everything was suddenly in proportion. I was left with only a little bit of fat but that was normal and I felt right.

I don't own a set of scales, but I know that my weight and size fluctuate. That's fine as I have much more important things to care about than my waist size. I've promised myself something for this academic year - I don't care if I get bigger or smaller in the coming months as long as I achieve my best possible grades. Besides, I love food far too much to diet.

Progress

I managed to do the second half of my English letter and fill in the oral booklet for French, so technically I've done most of my half term homework already. Except revision, that is. But I will do that in due course, so that will be done in sessions over the next week.

I think I'll have a bath now.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

5 pies away from a free pie :D

I do rather like pie (vegetarian, of course)

Sorry, I NEED one

(Again, if you're Sara there's a post dedicated to you further down the page)

I could not imagine life without a shower. I feel I have to have a shower before I go out otherwise I feel ill and paranoid.

I'm going to Ireland on Tuesday and during the holiday we're having the bathroom refurbished. I asked for it to be done in this time so I wouldn't have to suffer the horror of not having a shower or at least a bath.

However, the refurbishment is going to start on Tuesday morning meaning that, should I stay at home until I have to leave for Ireland, I would be unable to have a shower until I got to to the hotel.

Therefore, I plan to stay at my grandparents' house on Monday night so I can have a shower in the morning (oh, and to spend time with them too, of course!). They will then drop me off at the train station.

Also, I plan to sneak my science books into my bag so I can revise on holiday. This probably seems ridiculous by mock exams are a month and 10 days away and the marks go towards my predicted grades so I really want to do well.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Teacher Abby

(If you're Sara, there's a post dedicated to you after this one)

In Maths today everyone was asking me for help with surds at once so I ended up teaching the class on the interactive white board. It was quite fun, actually. And apparently they understood it so that's great :)

It's half term now, which is rather good but I have loads of work to do. Let's review:
* English Language - second half of the Derek Bentley letter
* Chemistry - some questions which are in my planner but I can't remember them at the moment
* Biology - see above
* Physics - mark homework
* French - write first draft of coursework and fill in Oral booklet
* Spanish - write one minute presentation and fill in Oral booklet
* Drama - roughly devise script
* Revision in general - all three sciences, languages, RS Short Course, possibly History and techniques for answering English Language questions

Oh, and I'll be in Ireland from Tuesday to Friday so my holiday's going to be packed. I'm not going to have a social life but that's fine. The things due in for Monday are the English letter, Physics and French (oh, and I have Drama on Monday so I'll write the script before then), so:
* I'll try to do the English letter this weekend
* I'll at least make a start on the French homework - maybe do the coursework before Ireland and the Oral booklet after
* The Drama script is just to be written whenever I have the ideas - this could be in the middle of the night
* The Physics homework shouldn't take more than half an hour so that can be done next weekend
* I'm going to try to make some revision notes/flash cards so I can revise on holiday, specifically for science

The rest of the homework can be done the week back at school because it's due in at some point in that week and not the Monday back. I can do this.

Hi Sara...

...if you're reading this. I hope you enjoy it :)

Sara's a very close friend of mine who I've known since the first day of Year 7, when we were 11. Every lesson with her is interesting and fun, though apparently when we sat next to each other in year seven I was quite the contrary - getting on with my work diligently and only looking up occasionally and nodding. Thankfully I contribute a bit more to our conversations now as I've learnt to multitask.

Anyway, Sara's constantly amusing, strongly willed (she tried to start up a business) yet laid-back in the right way at the same time. She manages to get everything done, yet rarely gets worried and takes things as they come. She's been a very good influence on me and I don't know what I'd do without her sitting next to me in Maths.

Sara's just a very entertaining and charismatic person without trying too hard to be and she's an amazing friend. I remember when we used to go to Nandos every week - that just came to mind so I thought I'd share it.

Have a good half term :)

Finish the sentences

1. I've come to realize that... blogging is fun.

2. I am listening to... the TV.

3. I talk... the right amount. Not excessively, just enough.

4. I love... some things.

5. My best friend/s... are ineffable.

6. My first real kiss... hasn't happened yet.

7. Love is... able to exist in many different forms.

8. Marriage is... a piece of paper, a couple of rings, £9000 for a day and often ends in divorce. The party's fun, though.

9. Somewhere, someone is thinking... about me?

10. I'll always be... determined.

11. The last time I really cried was... some time this year.

12. My cell phone... is hardly ever used.

13. When I wake up in the morning... I rush.

14. Before I go to bed... I reflect.

15. Right now I am thinking... about the next week.

16. Babies are... hard to understand, and not cute in my opinion.

17. I get on Myspace... never.

18. Today I miss... Lucy.

19. Tomorrow... might be good.

20. I really want to be... successful, happy and content.

21. Someone that will most likely repost this is... Hershi.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

It's bad to wander aimlessly in life

Well, it used to be, but not anymore. My future, so to speak, technically started when I picked my GCSE options about a year and a half ago. At that point, I told myself that I was going to do well in whatever I did because I was determined to do so. I'd revise for everything and only be happy when I was achieving my very best. Something that's very important to understand is for success that at GCSE level and above, it takes more than natural aptitude - it takes a lot of hard work.

However, now I really need to choose my life paths and decide on A-level and university options. Some of my ideal jobs (in no particular order) are:
* Biologist of some sort, perhaps researching genetics, evolution or animal biology
* Something to do with medicine. Doctor is the obvious job, but there are so many options to explore
* Intepreter, translater or anything to do with languages
* Psychologist - this is one that I'm really not sure about but I do love analysing others
* Journalist - I enjoy writing, interviewing people and reporting so it seems good
* Presenter - I took a career aptitude test and this came up as my number one option. It does sound like an amazing job, but difficult to get into
* Director/Film maker/Script writer - what can I say? It just feels natural to me
* A writer of any other kind, I suppose
* Photographer/Artist - it would be very abstract art and would channel my condemnation for school art which seems to consist of copying other artists' work or still-life drawing. Where's the creativity?
* And of course, the longest surving dream... An actress! At times drama feels like the only thing I have to look forward to anymore and it's been a passion of mine for about five years now

Of course, I'll most likely take a very academic route. I'll decide on something, I'm sure :)

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Four posts in one day? Proposterous!

Yeah, it's one of these again:

Would you date an 18 year old at the age you are now?
Hmm, probably not. I'm a mature 15-year-old in most areas, but not when it comes to relationships as I have no experience. So I doubt it would work.

When's the last time you were aggravated and happy at the same time?
I don't know if that's ever happened.

Have you ever kissed someone with a name starting with D,C or J ,if so who?
No.

Would you ever smile at a stranger?
Yeah, all the time. It's nice to smile.

Is there someone mad, because you're dating the person you're dating?
I'm not dating anyone.

Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today?
No.

What exactly are you wearing now?
Pyjamas.

How often do you listen to music?
Usually every day.

If you could change your eye color would you?
I used to want to. I think I'd like more green eyes because mine are a green/brown/amber combination. But I'm happy with them and still like them so I wouldn't.

Who is your most recent text message from?
I hardly ever use my phone, so N/A.

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?
Hmm, most people, but not anyone evil like Hitler.

Is there a boy/girl that you would do absolutely everything for?
Er, well anything can mean a lot of things, but there are lots of people that I'd do lots of things for.

Name something you dislike about the day you're having?
Someone was sick on the floor at school and I saw it *gags*

Are you dating the last person you talked to on the phone?
No, although many people believe I'm in love with Sam.

Who was the last person you talked to in person?
My mother.

Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed last night?
My mother.

Are you anything like you were at this point last year?
Yes, but I'm so much more focused on what I want out of life.

Honestly, what are you thinking about right now?
Making a revision timetable.

Are you into sports?
NOOOOOoooooooo. Except maybe trampolining - I used to enjoy it when we had to do it for PE.

Who knows a secret about you that no one else does?
A few people know a few different things about me that no one else knows.

Have you kissed anyone today?
No.

Are you addicted to texting?
No, quite the contrary, actually.

Do you have someone who you can be your complete self around?
Yes, a few people.

Do you think it's possible to fall in love with someone in just 2 weeks?
I wouldn't know, so I don't know.

Is any part of you sad at all?
Yes, a bit.

Does it take a lot for you to cry?
Not really.

Ever receive a really long apology?
Yes, it was really needed.

Do you give out second chances too easily?
Sometimes.

When was the last time you wanted to just crawl in a hole and die?
Probably some time this year.

What was the last thing that upset you?
Oh, I can't answer this. I don't like answering these ones.

Are there any words you absolutely hate?
When people use 'well' when it should be 'very' or 'really'. Oh and the phases 'At the end of the day' and 'I gave it 110%'

One person people think you look similar to:
Hmm, that's difficult. My mother, but that's to be expected.

Who is the most recent addition to your contacts?
I'm not sure, I haven't used MSN in absolutely ages.

Is there anybody you think is hot over the age of 40?
No.

Who is the worst person you have ever shared a bed with?
I don't know.

Do you have to watch yourself in the mirror while you brush your teeth?
Yes.

What year in your life do you think you were the least attractive?
When I was 10-12.

Do you have any nicknames?
I've said this before, I can't be bothered to say it again.

How often do you wear necklaces?
Occasionally.

Did anything bad happen to you in august?
Yes.

Do you have a morning routine?
Kind of, but the times vary. I just have to brush my teeth, cleanse and moisturise my face, shower, wash my hair if it hasn't been washed the night before, brush my hair, drink some water apply deodorant and lip balm, go to the loo, check my bag, say bye to my mother and I'm off.

If you are getting up early on a saturday it's most likely...
To go to town with Adie.

Do you get tanned easily?
Ha ha, no, I don't tan and I don't let myself even try to tan. I like my pale skin.

Do you save messages in your cell?
No.

Are you thinking anything now?
Lots of things.

Was the last time your heart pounded like crazy for a good or bad reason?
Today when I was getting my English essay back, thinking it might be bad.

Have you ever wanted to never give up on someone but did?
I don't think I did give up on them.

Where did you get the pants you're wearing tomorrow?
Probably M&S - they're school trousers.

Would you rather text or use MSN?
MSN.

What are you doing other than this survey?
Listening to Regina Spektor (surpise).

Do you shop at Aeropostale?
No, isn't that American?

Do you apologize?
Yes, too much.

Do you believe in forever?
No - let's face it, everything's transient, but some things last a really long time.

When was the last time it rained?
I don't know.

Where was the last place you fell asleep other than your own bed?
I'm not sure, maybe my sofa.

What do you hear?
Regina Spektor - Chemo Limo. Words can't describe how much I love her melodies and lyrics.

When was the last time you wanted to punch babies?
:O Never! Who do you think I am?

Do you automatically check your phone when you wake up?
No.

What rapper should find a new career?
All of them, in my humble opinion.

Who was the last person that told you good night?
My mother.

Have you heard 'We Belong Together' by Mariah Carey?
Yes, I don't like it.

Have you ever been in a hospital?
Yes.

Who woke you up today?
My alarm clock.

What were you doing at midnight last night?
Sleeping.

Who would you like to push off from a cliff?
No one.

Could you go a whole year without cursing?
Yes.

What was the last compliment you received?
'Aw, Abby must be one of the nicest people in the school!' - Sumaiyah. Thank you so much, that was touching.

Who was the last person you last saw that was ugly?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

So the last person you kissed asks you to marry them, you say?
I've never kissed anyone.

What are your plans for your next birthday?
Postpone it till my GCSEs are done, then go to London, maybe Paris and perhaps some other lovely European cities.

How many days til your next birthday?
Quite a few - 7 months.

Does anyone disgust you?
Yes, well, their habits.

Do you enjoy your life?
The charming parts.

Ever felt like you weren't pretty enough?
Yes, then I forgot about it.

Has anyone made you feel like crap lately for something they did?
Not really.

Is it okay to kiss people when you're single?
Hmm, I suppose if you tell the person it's frivolous.

What color is your cell phone?
I don't know anymore!

Who was the last person to ask you a stupid question?
I don't know.

Is there someone who continuously lets you down?
I don't think so.

Can you honestly say you're okay right now ?
Not entirely.

Do you remember the first time you kissed, the last person you kissed?
I've never kissed anyone, except on the cheeks.

Do you think about anyone before you go to bed?
Lots of people.

Soooo, will you be sleeping on the floor tonight?
No, I have a bed.

Do you have OCD?
There's a strong possibility that I do.

Do you have something that belongs to someone from your past?
Yes, things of my great-grandma's that I inherited when she died.

Lost any friends this year?
I don't think so.

Who was the last person that hurt you and never apologized?
Hmm, let's keep that private, yeah? But it's definitely not you, Hershi :)

Who was the last person that made fun of you?
I think someone yesterday, but I don't know who exactly it was.

What are you going to do tomorrow?
School, school work, revision.

Who will you be with tomorrow ?
School people - friends, others, teachers.

Do you like road trips?
Sometimes they can be fun.

do you trust anyone 100%?
Yes, or near enough.

Where did you get the last shoes you wore?
Clarks. I have size eight feet that are very long and thin so shoe shopping's difficult.

When was the last time you pulled an all nighter?
Never.

How's your heart lately?
Healthy, hopefully.

Are you sick ?
No.

The last person you kissed on the lips, are they attractive?
I've never kissed anyone on the lips.

What are you excited for?
GCSEs being over.

Are you good at hiding your feelings?
Very.

Nobody needs to know who you like?
I suppose so, it can be used to your disadvantage.

Where is the person you miss the MOST right now?
In her house, experiencing possibly the greatest pain that exists. Perhaps even worse than childbirth, according to doctors.

I think I'm getting the hang of blogging

You blog when you want and you write as much as you want. You don't obey rules. If you want to do all those quizzes, you do them. You express as much as you want. A blog is as anonymous as you make it. I'm Abby. I'm 15. Learn more about me if you want, or just leave it at that.

For me, my blog is one of the things that I hope to look back on years later (if it still exists) and follow my journey through, well, life. I've been blogging for nearly four months, but already I feel like it's been years. It's really sticking. I can build up an accurate image of myself over time. And you can interpret that however you want.

My first lines on this blog were:

We must start somewhere...

...And that's here. And that's me a couple of years getting stuck in the mud. Or dancing - you choose. Hi, I'm Abby and I currently have green nails and pink hands, because:

Well, if you want to know the reasons, read the first post! http://greennailsandpinkhands.blogspot.com/2009_06_01_archive.html

There's a picture of me that relates to the explanation given in that opening paragraph. Go on, have a look.

See, back then I was so different in blogging terms (probably not so much in real life, although I changed a bit over the summer). I was afraid to be anything but overtly (and sometimes overly) formal and 'posh'. I had less of an attitude. But this new tone that I've taken on isn't a bad thing. It's the me that I really am. Four words to describe the me that very few see (but still a very valid side) are cyncial, pedantic, stubborn and argumentative. I say this all the time, but it's true.

Mur à mur

I changed one of my most frewuently-used website's language setting to French. In a few days/weeks I'll change it to Spanish and then alternate. It's proving quite helpful. Yeah, I really love languages.

Welcome back

A good blog is back, in a new reincarnation, but still back. I'm happy about that.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Oh yeah

Iré a España con mi colegio en el año que viene para cuatro días. Sera fenomenal :)

Autumn's pleasant

The crisp cold, the first time you can see your breath, the flushed pink cheeks. Oh, and my hands turn an interesting combination of coral and purple. It's lovely, really.

There's something about autumn/winter coats - they exude sophistication (if they're the right cut and colour, obviously) even when paired with casual clothing.

I went to a sixth-form college open day on Saturday. It was... nice. The scinece department was good, but the rest was uninspiring. The rooms were dull and the curtains looked like they were as old as me. I just knew it wasn't right. Oh, and the languages department was small and unimpressive which is a definite no. I love languages too much for that. Well, it didn't chane my decision at all - I'm going for my original choice of college.

Some people who take art for GCSE at my school have just got back from their trip to Cornwall. Now, I love art galleries and really want to see the Eden Project but I'd hate to be constantly skecthing and that's what they seemed to be doing. This only reinforces my choices of Drama and Spanish (two of my favourite subjects, too).

Hair

My hair. I'm sure no one cares much about my hair, but it has an interesting history.

I haven't had my hair cut since July 2007 but once I went four years without having it cut. I know this is weird, but my hair is in very good condition despite the lack of cutting. No split ends no dryness. I think this is because I never use heat on it. Ever. I let it air dry, brush it and I'm done. I love the feeling of walking out into the cold with freshly washed, slightly damp hair. And, no, it doesn't make me ill.

I wash my hair every day because I just don't feel right if I haven't. I don't know why, and obviously everyone's comfortable with different amounts of hair washing, but that's just me. As my hair is over half way down my back it takes a long time to brush on my own. My mum used to do it for me but one day my dad had to as she was ill and he really enjoyed it so we've made it a daily thing. He's surprisingly good at it and very patient with the tangles.

Some may consider a whole post dedicated to my hair superficial, but we've been through a lot together. It's seen the two most eventful, manic years of my life so far. But it's missed Lucy. A lot of Lucy. I have this vision of me just getting a drastic haircut at the end of my GCSEs to symbolise a new phase of life, leaving everything else behind. That hair will hold my problems and as it'll be gone, hopefully I can leave those problems behind too.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

I've been thinking...

What if I had to describe myself in 10 statements? What would I say? Okay, so, some things people might like/need to know:

1) I'm very cynical, pedantic, stubborn and argumentative. And that'll never change.

2) I don't have a dirty mind and I'm not crude, but that doesn't mean I'm naive.

3) I'm fairly reserved and a closed person so it's unlikely that I'll express any deep or significant feelings at the time of having them to anyone around me.

4) I'm a vegetarian, but I don't expect to convert anyone. Just accept my lifestyle and I'll accept yours. However, I draw the line at fur and animal testing on cosmetics.

5) Don't expect to be able to understand my ways of thinking or my excessive hand washing.

6) I'm extremely passionate about the things I love (Drama, Languages, ScienceS, sometimes Maths) and as I'm highly academic this can affect my social life. GCSEs are a high priority and nothing can change that. I'm prepared to sacrifice fun for that.

7) I like a lot of music but the only thing that I listen to at the moment is Regina Spektor. And, no, I haven't got bored of her songs.

8) My pensive face is not my worried face. But I do appreciate when people ask if I'm okay.

9) I have incredibly high will-power and can resist most temptation. Examples:
* I once went four years without cutting my hair. At the moment I've gone for 2 and a quarter years without having it cut.
* I haven't bought new clothes properly (apart from a couple of spare pairs of jeans) since February 2008.
* I postponed my birthday from this year which was in May and haven't even asked for anything from my parents yet.
* I gave up crisps (which used to be my favourite food) for nine weeks. This is a long time for a 12-year-old.
* I jumped on a trampoline 1000 times in a row for £5.

10) I hate prejudice and discrination of all kinds and will happily talk to anyone as long as they're pleasant.

I wish I could say that was about it, but there's a lot more that I wanted to right. Oh well, give it time.

22:22 is good

22:22 is good.
Strangely good.
I've always liked that time.
I wish for everything I could want
When I see those numbers on my clock.
It's almost perfect.
Almost.
Two to the power of four.
Two add two add two add two.
Four divided by two is two.
Two add two is four.
It's so even.
Fortunately, it's not perfect.
Perfection is a boring idea.
It's not perfect
Because it never lasts.
It's always transient.
But it's good.
A rather good time.

PLEASE NOTE: This really wasn't meant to be poetry (that would be awfully pretentious of me), I just felt that it would be nice to spread it out in this structure becuase it consists of many short, staccato bursts of words.

Friday, October 9, 2009

And there's more :|

Do you have plans for next friday?
Going to school and then coming back from school and relaxing, I suppose.

Do you curse in front of your parents?
I don't really swear in front of anyone unless quoting - it just sounds force when I swear.

Does anyone hate you?
I doubt it. But some chavs immediately 'hated' me when they met me because of my accent and demeanour as they automatically assumed that I felt as if I was superior to them.

How late did you stay up last night?
About 11.

Did you see your best friends today?
Yes, some of them.

When was the last time you really laughed?
Today, I think.

Do you drink regular or diet sodas?
Diet when possibly. I'm very meticulous about dental care and cavity protection.

Where were you at 4:30 this morning?
In my bed sleeping.

Do you believe once a cheater always a cheater?
Not necessarily.

Are there any words on your shirt?
No.

Are you an older sibling?
No, and not younger either.

What were you doing right before you logged into Facebook?
Even though I'm not on Facebook, I was turning my mum's netbook on.

Your favorite thing to drink on a hot summer day?
Iced water, iced tea or iced coffee.

Do you plan on moving out in a few years?
Yes, for university.

How has this week been?
Average, then rather bad, then average again/

Did you get a full 8 hours of sleep last night?
Nearly.

Has a boy/girl ever called you babe/baby?
Yes.

Have you ever kissed on a boat?
No.

Is there a song that every time you hear it, you think of someone?
Yes.

Expecting something to change in the next month?
Yes, hopefully for the better.

How ticklish are you?
Not very, and my hands and feet have grown immune to tickling.

Have you lost friends in the past three years?
I've grown apart from some friends, but not close ones.

What would you do if a stranger came up to you and said you are the most attractive person they have seen?
I'd reply graciously 'Why, thankyou.', smile warmly and strike up a conversation, perhaps starting with the small matter of ascertaining who they are.

Are you legal to drink?
No.

Do you straighten your hair?
No.

What's the closest black thing to you?
The computer keyboard.

Do you miss your past?
Parts. I miss being with Lucy and Sam everyday, I miss London and Dublin, I miss the holiday I had somewhere in the South this summer. I associate these things with happiness and contentment, so I suppose that's what I miss about my past. Well, parts of it.

Last time you smiled because you got a text?
I hardly ever use my phone, so I can't even remember the last text I got.

Who's in your default picture with you?
Laura.

Do you like to make the first move?
I wouldn't know what to do. 'You're aesthetically pleasing'. How's that?

What are you doing besides this?
Thinking, respiring, listening, digesting and many other biological functions.

Something you just don't understand?
The appeal of Geography.

What is the last non-alcoholic beverage you had?
Water.

Do you think you're a good friend?
Yes, I do try to be. Okay, I can be cynical, pedantic and prudent, but I can also be fun and funny :)

Who was the last person you got into a big argument with?
Hmm, I'm not really sure.

Where did you sleep last night?
My bed.

Has anyone said you have changed lately?
No, I don't think people have noticed any changes in me because, if any, they've been internal.

Do you find it in your heart to forgive?
Yes, in fact perhaps I forgive too much sometimes.

What would you do if the friend you talk to most stopped talking to you?
I'd firstly ask why they weren't talking to me, then I'd be confused and upset.

Do you hate anyone?
Yes, but I have my reasons. I only hate three people, all of which teachers because they behaved disgustingly to me. Worse than any peer has ever treated. They caused me the most horrific times of my life. Fortunately, I don't see any of them now.

Anything you would change about your life right now?
Yes, quite a bit.

When was the last time you talked to one of your best friends?
Today. Actually, I talked to Adie about one and a half hours ago on the phone so that's it.

Current mood?
Neutral.

Is the last person you hugged older than you?
Yes, it was Sumaiyah, I think. She hugs me every day :)

Do you think you have made anyone happy recently?
Hopefully. I entertained Adie earlier.

Do you want to see somebody right now?
Yes, a few people.

What were you doing at 8 this morning?
Showering,

Have you ever tried your hardest and then gotten disappointed in the end?
Yes.

Are you easy to get along with?
I think so.

Is there anyone you would do anything for?
Well, anything really can mean anything so I'm not sure. But I'd do a lot for a lot of people.

Does anyone completely understand you?
No, but I think some people are getting quite close. This is weird but my grandma does seem to understand me very well, probably because we're quite similar. But I think everyone would be surprised if I told them everything about me. No one would say 'Oh yeah, that's the Abby I know perfectly well'.

Do you like your handwriting?
Most of the time. I like how it's still perfectly joined up like in Year 3.

Who in your phone has a heart after their name?
Refer to earlier phone question.

How was your day today?
It was better than yesterday, fairly good. I got an A* on a History question so that's good.

What did you eat?
Break time - Double Decker bar
Lunch - sandwich with vegetarian sausage and ketchup, Walkers Cheese and Onion Crisps
After school - mini Aero bar
Dinner - Pasta in tomato sauce, potato smileys with mayonnaise, Chantenaille carrots, Brussel Sprouts fried in balsamic vinegar, two small yorkshire puddings
Pudding - a quarter of a small M&S chocolate mousse cake

And I plan to eat a bowl of Cheerios and maybe a green apple later.

Wow, looking at this I must have a big appetite. Well, I do have quite a fast metabolism but interestingly enough can also survive the whole day perfectly well without eating.

What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
A straw.

Are you texting anyone right now?
No.

What are you talking about?
N/A.

Who is your last call from?
Adie to ask about a sixth-form open day and also just to talk.

Who's car were you in last?
Sam's parents' car.

who made you smile today?
My English teacher for being so supportive about all my coursework.

How much money did you spend today?
None.

Do you like driving?
I can't. I like riding in spacious, airy cars, though.

Are you close with your mother?
Very. This is kind of obvious, but she's basically exactly like the half of my personality that everyone at school sees. Oh, and we look really similar and often get mistaken for sisters, which I find weird.

Who did you last hold hands with?
I'm not sure.

Do you enjoy running?
No, not really.

What do you see right now?
The monitor.

What's bothering you?
A few things.

What's your plans for tomorrow?
A sixth-form college open day,

Are you happy?
A bit.

Do you smoke?
Eeeeh, no. I'd sooner lick my cat.

Are you an alcoholic?
No, certainly not. If I was going to drink I'd be sophisticated and enjoy a small glass of red wine daily every so often as the health benefits are proved.

Do you play video games?
Yes.

What's your favourite song?
At the moment, 'Your Honor' by Regina Spektor. But anything by her, really, anytime.

Do you always do these notes?
Yes, it's a bad/good habit.

What drives you crazy?
Not much.

What do you want right now?
Lucy to be better and to get the best grades I can in my GCSEs. Oh, and being happy would be nice too.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Last one for now (I think)

A - Age: 15 and it's scary that I'll be 16 in 7 months and 16 days.

B - Bed size: Single. My cats love my bed far too much.

C - Chore you hate: I don't do any but I'd hate washing up because I find it quite disgusting.

D - Don’t eat: Meat, fish, soya nuts, roasted nuts, fruit crumble, fruit pie, raw tomatoes.

E - Essential start your day item: Brush teeth, cleanse and moisturise face, wash and brush hair, shower.

F - Favourite board game: Hmm, I'm not sure. Obscure ones.

G - Gold or Silver: Silver.

H - Height:About 175cm. I like being tall now, but it wasn't always that way.

I - Instruments you play(ed): Recorder for two terms and very basic keyboard. But I want to learn to play the piano, ukulele and possibly guitar.

J - Job title: It was Human Resources Director, but now student.

K - Kid(s): None, and I'm not sure if I ever want any. I'm either too patronising or too difficult to children.

L - Living arrangements: With my parents and two cats.

M - Mom’s name: Bekky.

N - Nicknames: Abifail, Abbsy, Obbsie, Abbster, Freddy Krueger, Abs and of course, Peachy.

O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: Never.

P - Pet Peeve: Why would I tell you my weaknesses? I've learnt never to say. Oh, but I'm great at not being annoyed. And if I want to I can be really, really annoying, but not normally.

Q - Famous Movie Quote: Hmm, I don't know many...

R - Right or left handed: Right.

S - Sibling(s): None, thankfully.

T - Time you wake up: 7.10 am on school days, about 9 or 10 at weekends.

U - Underwear: Mostly black.

V - Vegetable favorite: Asparagus.

W - Ways you run late: I don't often run late, but probably usually because I'm so meticulous with my grooming habits.

X - X-rays you’ve had: Teeth.

Y - Yummy food you make: Sometimes cake with help from Sam. I go round his house and we bake together :)

Z - Zoo favorite: Oops, no, I didn't mean pandas (I copied it from someone else's blog) - I meant alpacas :)

Oh look, another one...

[X] I Talk A LOT when I get really nervous.
[ ] I am really ticklish.
[ ] I’m afraid of the dark.
[ ] I can’t sleep in a room if the door is open
[ ]I can’t sleep in a room if the door is closed
[ ] I am homosexual.
[x] I believe in true love. (Well, hopefully, I don't really know yet_
[ ] I’ve ran away from home
[x] I listen to political music
[ ] I collect comic books
[ ] I shut others out when I’m sad.
[ ] I’ve stayed out all night.
[ ] I open up to others easily.
[X] I am keeping a secret from the world.
[X] I watch the news
[X] I love Disney movies.
[ ] I am a sucker for green eyes.
[ ] I am a sucker for brown eyes.
[ ] I am a sucker for blue eyes
[X] I dont kill bugs
[ ] I have “x”s in my screen name.
[X] I’ve slipped and fell in public.
[ ] I’ve slipped out a “lol” in a real conversation
[ ] I love Spam
[ ] I bake well.
[ ] I have worn pajamas to class.
[ ] I want a better job
[ ] Talked on a phone for 6+ hours.
[ ] I love Dr. Phil.
[X] I like multiple people. (I took this as meaning friends)
[ ] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[X] I am self-conscious.
[X] I love to laugh.
[X] I have tried alcohol.
[ ] I drink alcohol on a regular basis.
[ ] I have tried a cigarette.
[ ] I have smoked a pack in one day.
[ ] I loved Lord of the Flies.
[ ] I have cough drops when I’m not sick.
[X] I can’t swallow pills.
[ ] I have a lot of scars.
[ ] I can’t sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[X] I like chocolate. (Only a bit)
[ ] I bite my nails.
[ ] I am not comfortable with being me.
[X] I play computer games when I’m bored.
[X] Gotten lost in the city.
[ ] Thought of suicide before.
[ ] Seen a shooting star.
[ ] Gone out in public in my pajamas
[ ] Hugged a stranger.
[ ] Been in a fist fight.
[ ] Laughed and had some type of beverage come out of my nose
[X] Pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[ ] Made out in an elevator.
[ ] Kicked a guy where it hurts on purpose
[ ] Been skydiving.
[ ] Been bungee jumping.
[ ] Gotten stitches.
[ ] Drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour
[X] Bitten someone
[ ] Been to Niagara Falls.
[X] Gotten the chicken pox.
[ ] Crashed into a car
[ ] Been to germany.
[X] Ridden in a taxi.
[ ] Shoplifted.
[ ] Been fired.
[ ] Had feelings for someone who didn’t have them back.
[ ] Stole something from your job.
[ ] Gone on a blind date.
[ ] Had a crush on a teacher/coach.
[ ] Celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
[X] Been to Europe.
[ ] Slept with a co-worker, and/or employee.
[ ] Been married
[ ] Gotten divorced
[X] Saw someone/something dying.
[ ] Have a list of people you want to kill.
[X] Ridden in a car over 400 miles in one day
[ ] Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[ ] Thrown up in a bar.
[X] Eaten sushi.
[X] Cried in public.
[ ] Walked purposely into traffic with your eyes closed.
[ ] Liked someone even though you knew you shouldn’t have.
[X] Thought of someone a lot lately.
[ ] Hate the world.

These are EVERYWHERE

So they might as well be in a little more of everywhere. Oh, and I enjoy them so that's that :)

If it's bold, I've done it.

Graduated High School.
Kissed someone.
Smoked cigarettes.
Got so drunk you passed out.
Rode every ride at an amusement park.
Collected something really stupid.
Gone to a rock concert.
Helped someone.
Gone fishing.
Spun turn tables.
Watched four movies in one night.
Gone long periods of time with out sleep.
Lied to someone.
Been dumped.
Snorted cocaine.
Failed a class.
Smoked weed.
Dealt drugs.
Taken a college level course.
Been in a car accident.
Been in a tornado.
Done hard drugs (i.e. ecstasy, heroin, crack, meth, acid).
Watched someone die.
Been to a funeral.
Burned yourself.
Ran a marathon.
Your parents got divorced.
Cried yourself to sleep.
Spent over $200 in one day.
Flown on a plane.
Cheated on someone.
Been cheated on.
Written a 10 page letter.
Gone skiing.
Been sailing.
Cut yourself. (Accidentally)
Had a best friend.
Lost someone you loved.
Shoplifted something.
Been to jail.
Had detention.
Skipped school.
Got in trouble for something you didn’t do.
Stolen books from the library.
Gone to a different country.
Dropped out of school.
Been in a mental hospital.
Watched the “Harry Potter” movies. (The first two only)
Had an online diary. (This is kind of it)
Fired a gun.
Gambled in a casino.
Had a yard sale.
And a lemonade stand.
Actually made money at the lemonade stand.
Been in a school play.
Been fired from a job.
Taken a lie detector test.
Swam with dolphins.
Gone to sea world. (Well, a variation of that)
Attempted suicide.
Voted for American/Australian Idol.
Written poetry.
Read more than 20 books a year.
Gone to Europe.
Loved someone you couldn’t have.
Wondered about your sexuality.
Used a coloring book over age 12.
Had surgery.
Had stitches.
Taken a taxi.
Seen the Washington Monument.
Had more than 5 IM’s/online conversations going at once.
Overdosed.
Had a drug or alcohol problem.
Been in a fist fight.
Suffered any form of abuse.
Had a hamster.
Petted a wild animal.
Used a credit card.
Gone surfing in California.
Did “spirit day” at school.
Dyed your hair.
Got a tattoo.
Had something pierced.
Got straight A’s.
Been on the Honor Roll. (We call it gifted and talented here)
Your parents sent you to a shrink.
Been handcuffed.
Known someone with HIV or AIDS.
Taken pictures with a webcam.
Started a fire.
Had a party while your parents weren’t home.
Gotten caught having a party while they were gone.

An epiphany of sorts

Well, not really. But for basically as long as I can remember (and I think my earliest memory is being in France at the age of 2) I always associated my mother with water. And I would want something and go through every option and realise that the only things it could be were my mother and water. However, I never knew which one it was. I could never separate them. My mother drinks a lot of water and I think this is partly why. But also, her astrological sign is Aquarius. Obviously this is just a big coincidence. Nonetheless, I find it quite interesting.

I'm done pretending to be shocked and disturbed

It's fine. There's nothing wrong with it. It's time for everyone to get over it and get on.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Well, today was... interesting.

The break time at least. But let's leave it at that.

Anyway, my mum's trying to persuade me to go to a community choir held at a local school. I don't think I will. I've been in a choir before and I hated the feeling of insignificance. It seemed to make no difference whether I actually sang or just mimed and I felt so conformist. But at times it was quite fun.

Hmm, I suppose that's it. Yes, I believe it is. But I won't apologise for this being very short and fairly shallow - I think I'm done with apologising unnecessarily.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Remember Theme Hospital?

Ah, I loved that game :) Introduced to me (like a lot of things I currently/used to love) by Sam. It had those ridiculous illness like bloating of the head caused by drinking rain water. It had a real sense of urgency so you really felt like you needed to make your hospital amazing and save the patients.

And, oh, look at the system requirements: Pentium 75MHz processor, 8MB RAM (16MB if played on Windows XP), 1MB graphics card, 55MB hard drive space.

8MB RAM?! Ha ha... Simpler times :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wguJKz2md3Y&feature=related

Hmm, maybe that's why hospitals intimidate me. Note: not scare, intimidate.

Actually, there was a little something about Theme Hospital that scared me, but in a good way.

Ooh, speaking of that, I do have a confession to make. On Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 I absolutely hated looking at the huge open area of grass when you haven't built much on your park or even if you have but didn't manage to fill it up. Wow, that actually scared me so much. I'm not joking - if I was previewing the ride by watching it from the point of view of the rider I actually had to look away if you could see the open grass for more than a second. Hence the reason that I built rides fast, but well, in order to fill up my park and make it less scary.

So, yes, I had a minor fear of games of that genre, but still loved playing them. A bit like roller coasters, I suppose. Well, now I see how that relates :)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

For those whom it may concern...

http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv

That's where I found the personality disorder test. Enjoy.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

I took a personality disorder test



My results were:
Paranoid - Low
Schizoid - Low
Schizotypal - Moderate
Antisocial - Low
Borderline - Low
Histronic - High
Narcisstic - Low
Avoidant - Low
Dependent - Moderate
Obsessive-Compulsive - High

Analysis:
Schizotypal - Very, very slightly agree with. I am odd, but have no such anxiety, shyness or obsession with paranormal phenomena
Histronic - Hmm, I can be suggestible in some situations and I do use extravagant language at times. Okay, and I sometimes like being the centre of attention. But I don't feel a need for it.
Dependent - I do hate feeling alone, sometimes feel the need for praise and am very indecisive. But oddly enough I'm quite independent in the way that I'm comfortable in my own company and feel strong enough to accept criticism or dislike from others.
Obsessive-Compulsive - I completely agree. This term gets thrown around a lot and I tried to reassure myself that I was fine but recently I've come to the point where I can admit that I may have a problem. Very nearly all the symptoms match up to me and it's kind of scary but oh well. I'd kind of like to be properly diagnosed because I just want to know and maybe get some help. The name of this blog comes from the fact that my hands often end up bright pink/red, dry, cracked and occasioanlly bleeding from excessive hand washing, but that's only the surface of this potential thing.

That was interesting. I like knowing that I'm okay.

It's not difficult

People should probably just get over the fact that I'm stubborn. And that's it. Sometimes my opinions might momentarily sway upon receiving new information, but ultimately I'm steadfast in certain views. There are many things in this world that I'm unsure of, but there are those things that I just know and it would take a tremendous effort to persuade me otherwise. Being agnostic is one of these occasions. However, I do seem to be edging towards atheism as time goes on.

Pertaining to my fixed opinions is the recent HPV vaccine supposedly preventing cervical cancer. I wrote a long post on why my mother and I refused the opportunity for me to receive the vaccine. In short, research has only been conducted on the vaccine for about 5 years. That's approximately as long as the production of The Sims 3. Long term effects are unknown. It's just worrying and I don't want something put in my body unless I can be completely sure that it will be beneficial and safe.

Yesterday a girl died soon after having the HPV vaccine. It's impossible to ascertain the cause of her death until the post-martem examination of Tuesday. However, if she did die as a result of the vaccine, she is not the only one. And for this to happen to even one girl is one to many.

I was debating for quite a while as to whether I should have had the vaccine and I've not ruled it out completely, even now, but this latest case does reassure me that I may have done the right thing for me at least.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

I'm sorry...

Hershi. For being so bad at replying to comments. Like I said, I will get on it when I can. I'm sorry :( I'm a bad blog-keeper!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Arsenic acceptance

Please note: I wrote this in September after the first course of injections for the HPV vaccine. I feel that it needed to be published, even though I wasn't daring enough to do so at the time.

The first course of HPV injections took place on Monday. It's supposed to prevent women contracting the two main types of the HPV virus that cause cervical cancer.

Let's review why I didn't have this vaccination:
  • My mother and I are quite alternative (my dad less so). She's against quite a few vaccinations, so shortly after the initial courses of injections that every baby has, I stopped having them. I haven't had an injection (except anaesthetic in my gum) for probably about 14 years.
  • This vaccination has only been tested for around five years. The Sims 3 was in devolpment for longer than that. If a game cannot be made perfect in five years and still has glitches, how can a vaccination?
  • Most of the research and testing for this vaccination was paid for by the drug companies, so therefore could have been biased. Ultimately, those companies want to sell the drugs.
  • Side-effects can be anything from mild flu-like symptoms to paralysis, incontinence, brain damage, seizures and death. And it's not a tiny minority either.
  • 90% of HPV infections can be cleared by the body's own defences and most people will contract HPV at some point in their lifetime.
  • Dr Christianne Northrup, a gynaecologist, supports the claim that a healthy, nutritious diet helping the immune system is a much better defence against HPV infections and cervical cancer than the vaccination.
  • One in five women with cervical cancer tested negative for HPV infections. Surely this shows that there are other causes that also need to be investigated.
  • I don't really want arsenic in my body. If I did, I'd ingest it myself.
  • The vaccination is estimated to last around six to seven years. If I were to have it now, at age 15, it would last until I was around 22. Women can't have smear tests before the age of 25. If a woman was to get cervical cancer in the window where she was not protected, she wouldn't know. Then what happens when the vaccination runs out? Is the Government going to be able to provide booster injections for everyone.
So, those are my personal reasons. You may disagree, and that's absolutely fine. I just think everyone's accepted these injections far too easily. I'm the only person I know who did any independent research prior to deciding on whether to have the injection. It's like signing a contract before reading it, and in doing it you could be signing your life away.

Well, no one's died in my school which is very good. If anyone was going to die, they would have done by now so hopefully everyone's safe.

I'm not saying never. If conclusive evidence to show that this vaccination is absolutely safe and necessary is produced, go ahead and stick a needle in my arm. But if not, I remain resolute.

Oh, and no, I don't see myself having any sexual contact in the next year so if I change my mind about the injections by the time the next vaccinations come around, that's fine.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Okay, so, I'm ill for the first time in six months...

And I'm off school at the moment because I know that there's absolutely no way I could manage to learn feeling like this. Allow me to explain: it started last Friday with a cold that came on very quickly, followed by a cough. This became very bad over the weekend but I pushed on and tried to just deal with it. It was still horrible on Monday but I came into school because it was photo day and otherwise I might have had a blank spot in the year book (though my picture will probably have red eyes and nostrils). Going to school did help me feel a bit better, but the whole week it's been hard to concentrate because if it's not incessant coughing, sneezing or nose-running, it's the throbbing head and strange, ineffable aches.

I'm good at hiding my feelings, physical or emotional, hence the fact that when I was run over in the road by a bicycle I just got up and limped on, trying not to complain to anyone. But I knew today that if I went to school I wouldn't be able to learn very well at all, so it's better just to recover and catch up. It's only one day, anyway. My cold and cough have mostly gone away, but this has left the other symptoms worse. My body feels kind of empty which makes it hard to do things, so at the moment I'm resigned to the sofa or my bed.

I'm not sure how I'm going to feel about eating. I'm kind of hungry and there's something nice in the fridge but often when I'm ill it's completely different when the food's presented to me. It's incredibly odd for me to have lost my appetite so it's a sign that I'm really rather ill. Normally by now on a school day I would have at least had a chocolate bar as my mid-morning stack and would be waiting for lunch.

This is unrelated but weird. Before today I had no idea what The Lovely Bones was about. At all. Yesterday, I helped devise and performed in a drama piece that has exactly the same plot as The Lovely Bones. I want to read it now. I also have The Sisterhood, Hannibal, Glamour, Company and Love it! to read. That's arranged on the quality of reading material, I think.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

My laptop's ailing...

The cable went wrong again so the battery is running out fast. Thus, I'm on my parents' five-year-old computer at the moment. Fortunately, it has a shiny new widescreen monitor.

Friday was a joyous day for me. I spent the whole summer holiday (seven and a half weeks) worrying about something to find that it turned out more than okay - it turned out absolutely amazing. This has spurred me on and I'm looking forward to next summer. I'll finally maybe have a bit of wreckless fun and be carefree again.

Over the summer I had to write a monolgue for Drama based on the stimulus 'Blood, Sweat, Tears and Tantrums'. Horribly cliche, I know, but I managed in the end. I wrote four monologues and was only happy with the last one, which I wrote today while listening to Regina Spektor. It's amazing that no matter what her songs are about, at least one of them always manages to inspire me.

In around 31 or so weeks I will be free from my secondary school. I really, really, really can't wait for that day. Sixth form college and university will ensue. And so will happiness (hopefully).

Hmm, I'll make no apologies for this post even though I think it's slightly boring. It's a Sunday - what can I say?

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Oh, hello again

I heard that the more a blogger blogs, the higher the blog will appear on a Google search. Well, perhaps if someone searches for 'green nails pink hands' and I blog as much as possible, it might get noticed. But I actually don't really mind. If I wrote this blog for others, I'd have given up by now. Oh, right, about that, I'm stopping...

KIDDING!

No, I'm not, but I do have better things to do such as *ahem* Sims 3. Oh, and I do go out and do productive things sometimes, too.

I've pretty much hated most of today. My parents moved everything in my room to clean it, but I don't really like other people messing with my things so much. It makes me look forward to having my own house all the more.

WOW I have 61 page views and only about 7 of those were from me. So, wow. Someone's looking. Wow.

Guess what I relish? The fact that I have less than a year left at my somewhat crappy, quite chavvy school.

Also very wow, the fact that if one types 'green nails pink hands', my blog is the fourth result :D

I've been to London three times this holiday, but I would never get bored of it. I'm going somewhere in the south of this country fairly soon. Hmm, countryside. I try to avoid countryside.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

More love for ukuleles <3

http://www.youtube.com/user/chipswow?blend=1&ob=4

Chipswow. She covers songs on the ukulele and has a few original songs of her own too. I love her voice and she's made songs that I used to dislike sound amazing.

I think Regina Spektor and Lily Allen songs sound lovely on ukuleles :)

I also really want to learn to play the ukulele now.

writing in lower case makes everything look cuter

one thing's turned out alright. not everything, though.

it's been nice to not do anything today.

i can't keep this absence of capital letters up. it's unnatural for me. it works for others, but not for me.

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That's better :)

Saturday, August 1, 2009

I like these quiz things

How do you dot your i's?
Guess what? I dot them with dots.

Do you get the trick in the song If You Seek Amy by Britney Spears?
Yes. It does add more sense to the song, but makes it seem even more stupid. And also it makes Britney seem more of a slut.

Who was the last person you sat with at a resturaunt?
My mother and father.

What were you doing at midnight last night?
Reading More magazine *embarrassment* Only because it was free with Heat!

What happened at 10:00 AM?
I watched Hannah Montana *more embarrassment* I believe.

Last time you saw your blood dad?
The other day. I only have one father.

Say your last ex runs up to you and hugs you, what do you do?
And what makes you think I've ever had a relationship? Oh, unless you're jumping on the Sam's-going-to-marry-Abby bandwagon.

Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
The fact that I feel so trapped by a few such small things and almost every area of my life would be better if I could sort those things out.

Have you ever taken someone back after they hurt you?
Yes, quite a lot, actually.

Are you happy with your life at the moment?
About 40%.

Are you jealous of your siblings?
I don't have any :)

Have you kissed anyone this past week?
No... Well, on the cheek but that was a family friend so it doesn't count.

Who was the first person you talked to today?
My mother.

Is your hair longer than your shoulders?
Yes, much, much, longer.

Will you be in bed within twenty minutes?
No, but if this was a school night I'd have to be getting ready for bed in twenty minutes (and the timing on this blog is weird so it's actually 21:42 now)

Do you crack your knuckles?
Not really, but my knee cracked the other day.

How much money did you spend today?
None. I probably would have spent some if my plans hadn't gone to poo.

What will you be doing tomorrow?
Hopefully, Simming and thinking.

Did you ever waste too much time on a certain boy or girl?
As a friend, maybe.

What is the first thing you did this morning?
How's today going to go?

Do you miss someone?
Yes, very, very, very much. I miss her more than London so you can probably tell how much.

Do you sometimes watch the news?
Occasionally. Mainly to soak up the Swine Flu panic.

Are you currently feeling the need to tell someone something?
Yes, I actually think I need to tell someone that I love them. And I need to tell a few things to another person.

What color was the last pill you took?
I can't swallow pills. Well, I never learned.

Do you like hugs?
I love them :) I'd never refuse one unless the person smelt bad, had something sticky on them or was disliked by me.

Are you a loud person?
From time to time.

Are you cold, warm or just right at the moment?
Slightly warm, but comfortable.

Are you mad/frustrated at anyone right now?
Not exactly.

Why did you last cry?
I can't really explain it.

Do you get distracted easily?
No. I have a very long attention span.

Have you ever broken someone's heart?
I highly doubt it.

If you can't sleep at night, what thought is keeping you awake?
Probably half the events of the day and half my inner turmoil.

Is there something you wanna let go of?
Er, can I let go of the 'na' in 'wanna' and replace it with 't', please?

Your current relationship status?
Single. That's always the way it's been.

How many cats do you have?
2 :) I love them and all cats.

Are you thinking of someone right now?
Yes, I think I always am.

Are you currently frustrated with a boy or girl?
Slightly.

Do long distance relationships work?
They probably can.

Are you slowly drifting away from someone close?
Yes, and I know that will only carry on.

Do you prefer warm or cold weather?
As long as there's rain I don't mind :)

Crumbs

Today went terribly. I was supposed to meet two friends at 1.15 in town at a specific place for a carnival thing. I arrived at 1.35 because the bus was diverted and I then spent 45 minutes looking for them around town. In the end my mum made me come home and I missed the whole thing. I just hope my friends aren't annoyed.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Apparently I'm 30

Tick all that apply...

[x] I know how to make a pot of coffee.
[x] I keep track of dates using a calender.
[ ] I own more than one credit card.
[ ] I know how to change the oil in my mum's car.
[ ] I do my own laundry.
[ ] I vote every election.
[ ] I can cook for myself.
[x] I think politics are exciting.
[ ] I balance my checkbook.
[ ] My parents have better things to say than my friends.
Total : 3

[x] I always carry a pen in my pocket/purse.
[x] I've never gotten a detention.
[x] I have never smoked a cigarette.
[x] I have never gotten completely trashed.
[ ] I have forgotten my own birthday at least once.
[ ] I like to take walks by myself.
[x] I've watched talk shows.
[x] I know what 'credibility' means without looking it up.
[x] I drink coffee at least once a week.
Total : 10

[x] I know how to do the dishes.
[x] I can count to 10 in another language.
[x] When I say I'm going to do something, I do it.
[x] My parents trust me.
[ ] I can mow the lawn.
[x] I can make adults laugh without being stupid.
[x] I remember to water the plants.
[x] I study when I have to.
[x] I pay attention at school/college.
[x] I remember to feed my pets.
Total : 19

[x] I can spell 'experience' without looking it up.
[ ] I work out on a regular basis.
[x] I clean up my own mess.
[ ] The people at Starbucks know me by name.
[ ] My favorite kind of food is take out.
[ ] I have gained weight since middle/high school.
[ ] The first thing I do when I wake up is get caffeine.
[x] I can go to the store without getting something I don't need.
[x] I understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] I can type quickly.
Total : 24

[x] I have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour.
[ ] My only friends are from my place of employment.
[ ] I have been to a tupperware party.
[x] I have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[ ] I have more bills than I can pay.
[ ] All my friends are older than I am.
[x] I can say no to staying out all night.
[x] I use the internet every day.
[x] My wardrobe hasn't changed in a while.
[x] I can read a book and actually finish it.
Total : 30

Add up all the ticks.
My real age is: 30

It does sound kind of right, actually. 30 seems like a good age. It's strange to think that I'm 15 and in 15 years I'll be 30.

In other news, Adie came round today. We walked around a local park and back at home ate pizza and looked up some funny things on the internet to do with Hannibal and Freddy Krueger. They're the kind of things that only a few people will understand. It was fun :)

I think tomorrow I'm going to a local event thing with two friends, Laura and Shannon.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Surprise surprise

London was great. Really great. I've eaten so much Japanese food over the past few days that I can't handle anymore for now, but I loved it.

I'll probably go into much more detail soon about the other, non-food, activites, but overall it was a very good holiday. Most of my family holidays are to European cities. It's just easier as it's only me and my parents, we don't have a car and all love culture, food etc. so it makes sense to go to places like London, Paris, Brussels, Dublin et al.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

It's not an escape from reality...

It's a return. To me, it's still my hometown. My current location just happens to be a place that I am begrudgingly forced to live in.

Yes, it's London. When I'm there, I feel like there's nothing stifling me at all. I feel that I can do almost anything there.

Lots of people go abroad to foreign, sunny destinations. I hate sunbathing and though I love travel, finding vegetarian food is often a big problem.

But London's perfect just as it is. I'll visit museums and art galleries and probably eat some sushi along the way. If I were an art and food critic, I could do that everyday :)

See you in three days.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Oh yes, on a nice note...

I spen the day at Sam's house. First we made chocolate cakes with icing and Smarties which first looked lik poo as Sam said but turned out very nice. Hence, we ate 7 each :)

After that we went bike-riding through a local park but the whole venture lasted about 10 minutes as that was all it took to ride through the park and back. After that we watched some really random channels that he gets because of Sky including numerous religious channels, virtual horse riding and Cowboy Dan teaching good manners and persuading children that 'cowboys don't need guns to have fun'. we also watched various JML shopping channels which provided entertainment that no one would have forecast.

All in all, it's been a nice day. Seeing both Hershi and Sam in one week has been great :D

Friday, July 24, 2009

Could things be working out, maybe?

I didn't do much today. First I ate BBQ beans and fried mashed potato and then my mum went to town and I basically just watched TV from then on. First I watched 'You Have Been Watching' which takes a cynical look at some of the TV of the week. That was amusing and made me want to watch the programme in which an elephant, a crocodile, a giraffe and a whale are dissected. Next I watched 'The TNT Show' which is puerile according to my dad, and I kind of agree, however it's still mildly enjoyable though a bit too scripted to allow any of the presenters' potential and latent charisma shine through.

After that was a programme about the world's oldest mothers who were impregnated via IVF. It does seem very wrong for a 70-year-old women to carry a baby and I think the upper age limit for IVF should be about 50 or perhaps 55 at a push. The concept of this does seem a bit strange to me as these women's eggs have been used up so they have to use donor eggs and that, of course, makes them not the biological mother at all. However, I'm not against adoption and it's a similar idea in that respect.

Finally, I watched a programme called 'Boob Job - My Big Decision' which followed two girls, one 17, one 13(!), who wanted breast implants and embarked on a journey which tried to put them off it. In the end it worked and it was very intriguing however some of the links that were made between wanting larger breasts and other factors in their life were a bit sketchy.

I'm supposed to be going bike-riding with Sam this weekend but I don't know what day or anything like that. But it sounds nice. I'm going to London from Monday to Wednesday which will, of course, be good. London's never disappointed me, hence the reason that I'm determined to live there from the age of 18.

In London, I want to go to a proper sushi restaurant. Not just Yo! Sushi. I'd love to go to Nobu, but I doubt they'd have many vegetarian options. Might see some celebrities in there, though.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Call me controversial...

But is wearing swim wear, even a one piece, much less risky and dangerous than posting provocative and revealing pictures on social networking profiles?

Obviously, a sports swimming costume offers much more coverage than a skimpy bandeau bikini, however we still must consider the fast that at the bare minimum the entire leg area is out and much more can be shown when venturing into the fashion swimsuit territory.

It's not that I hate my body, it's just that I ask myself these questions: would I go out in public wearing my underwear? No. Would I post pictures of myself in my underwear on social networking sites? No. So why would I feel comfortable when I'm wearing the same amount of material in front of however many swimmers at a swimming pool or beach? We all have the picture of old, perverse men glued to their computer screens ogling teenage girls' profiles on Myspace or Facebook, but really what's to stop these men taking themselves out to public locations where it's customary to wear very little? And who can stop them looking? Nothing and no one.

I love swimming and I'd never really considered this comparison before, but sometimes I do wish that swimming costumes were made in the shape of actual clothes that I feel completely comfortable in. Even something dress-like. Just not the bare minimum. And no, I don't want a tan either.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

A day with Hershi

It was really nice :) Fun, and rather interesting, too. She came round and we ate pizza and various other things. That was when we weren't doing quizzes on the internet. I've learned that I'm incredibly neuro-typical. Me and Hershi almost always had opposite answers which was very intriguing. Hershi also filmed one of my cats, Driss Fatih (the fat, deaf one), licking some cream out of a tub and then cleaning herself. It was very amusing because she has a fat face and the cream tub was long and thin so she ended up coating the floor and herself in the substance. She was definitely the cat that got the cream after that!

Also, another proverb occurred when my other cat, Mitty (the lean, normal but slightly aggressive and incredibly fussy and fickle), went inside my Primark bag but then went out, so the cat was let out of the bag.

I think reading Post Secret and listening to Regina Spektor go incredibly well together.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Isn't it amazing how things change?

I just regained contact with a boy I knew four years ago, when we were 10/11. At first he didn't remember me, but when he did he described me as 'quiet, tall and a bit chunky'. A very accurate description.

Yes, I was really rather quiet quite often. And I was one of the tallest in my class. That's always the way it's been. And, oh yes, I was fairly chubby. This fat didn't disappear until I was about 13.

Thankfully, nowadays I express my feelings whenever I want to. I'm still tall, but this is good and thankfully I'm a healthy weight now. It's fine buying adult clothes when you're 15; not so much when you're 10 because you're too big for children's clothes.

If I was ever going to use the title 'Breaking Free' for a blog post, it would be now

For the majority of my life, most people around me have thought of me as a goody-two-shoes, sensible, mature, intelligent person. Those who got to know me better discovered that I could also be very silly and daft, and quite funny, too. My closest relatives and friends know I'm not always the reserved individual adhering tenaciously to all rules and regulations.

Honestly, in the past year I've tried to show my rebellious side a bit more when appropriate. I worry that if I always obey every rule my life will turn out fairly boring. Marilyn Monroe did say 'Well behaved women rarely make history'. That's true. One doesn't have to be a criminal, just a little devious from time to time. Stray from the norm, experiment and take risks along the way.

I've done a few things that some would consider 'bad' in my time, such as:
  • Every time I went to town with Sam when we were about 11/12, we had pretend coughing fits at smokers
  • I posted a crisp packet through a letter box because I saw something similar on the Peep Show
Well, there's plenty of time to break the rules (within reason) in the future :)

:O What a coincidence?! That 'Bad to the bone' song just came on!

Sunday, July 19, 2009

'Someone next door is fucking to one of my songs'

I do rather like that lyric. Of course, it's from a Regina Spektor song. Bobbing For Apples, in fact. I think if I could be anyone in the world, I'd choose Regina Spektor. Or Julie Atherton, perhaps.

I believe that the title of this post contains the first swear word to grace my blog. Probably because generally I don't swear in normal conversation, only when quoting or acting. It's not because I'm prudish - swear words in context can be incredibly effective - it's just that in natural conversation I don't feel the need to swear. And I'm not going to force myself to say something just because everyone else does. But I don't mind when others swear, as long as it's not simply a meaningless conversation filler like the abbreviation 'LOL' when the person isn't actually laughing.

That said, I do love making people 'LOL' if they really are 'LOL'ing. Whenever I talk to someone online, I secretly squeal with delight when I can tell that they have genuinely 'LOL'ed :)

I can now download all those little-known Regina Spektor songs that weren't even on albums, so that's exceedingly good :D

That's all.

I know I'm not very British

Commenting on and complaining about the weather is a very British thing to do. I don't do it. I'm only half British anyway - the other half of me's Irish. I'll say one thing, though; I like the rain. I like it so much more than the sun :)

I'd love a digital SLR camera with an amazing shutter speed. Specifically one of 1/500 of a second so I could take awe-inspiring pictures. I know that this is a good shutter speed because recently in a newspaper I saw a picture of a bubble popping that was captured with a camera with that amenity. I want to take the kind of photos that can only educe the word 'Wow'.

It's unfortunate the rain is an amazing time for photography when so many cameras aren't waterproof.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Sometimes I like posting twice in one day

Sometimes I don't post at all in any given day.

Some people think I'm predictable, but a lot think I'm unpredictable. Well, I can be both, I suppose.

I have Mexican lime and chilli crisps from M&S. They look really tasty. I'm rather fond of M&S. No, I'm incredibly M&S :)

I recently discovered (well, I'm one of thousands to discover) two Regina Spektor songs that I hadn't heard before. Ne Me Quitte Pas is quite lovely and I also heard a version on the ukulele which I love nearly as much. Bobbing For Apples is just as sweet, but with a different tone. Again, I love the ukulele version that I've heard, too.

http://www.youtube.com/user/heyfabulous <--- She did both the ukulele covers. I adore her voice. Endearing and powerful at the same time - a rare combination.

I watched Big Brother last night and one of the new housemates, Bea, showed the most amazing dress I've ever seen (I think). It was yellow with mushrooms (probably magic ones) on and I love it. If I ever see a similar one, I shall have to buy it.

I'd describe my style as a mixture of bohemian and vintage. This would seem odd to anyone who knows me as I don't normally wear these clothes. Well, that's because I haven't bought new clothes for a long time. It's not that I don't want to, and I've got plenty of money saved up to buy them - my parents are even willing to buy me plenty. For some reason, no matter how much I want to buy clothes, I just never feel like it. But soon, I promise myself.

I post frequently about Drama

I know my love for it is inate, so that's most probably why.

I'm considering creating a Tumblr. For those who have not been swept by this new craze, it's kind of like a blog but a bit more random. Typical content includes short quotes and excerpts, beautiful pictures and cute little poems and songs. This wouldn't be instead of this, but as well as. Just a place where I can have a little less structure.

Three good things that happened today:

1) I ate a yummy wild mushroom and asparagus pie with cheesy mashed potatoes, followed by a Galaxy milkshake.

2) I decided on something to put in my 'About Me' section.

3) For dinner I had a lovely fried tofu bake from a local health food shop.

So, yes, two of those were about food. But I seriously love food. More than music, even. Now, I know this may sound strange as we all have to eat, but music isn't vital to survive. However, if I was given the choice of basic food with plenty of good music for life, or delicious, gormet food and no music, I would choose the latter option. My philosophy is that as we are obliged to eat, we may as well eat good-quality food and occasionally indulge.

Friday, July 17, 2009

Allow me to review

Plans for the summer. Let's see...

I wanted to go to a Youtube gathering and meet some of the people I'm subscribed to, but I don't make Youtube videos so I'd feel a bit strange doing that. I'm determined to go to the next gathering if I decide to make some kind of videos.

I think Hershi's coming round at some point. I'll probably see another friend, Adie, fairly soon, too.

I know I'm seeing Avenue Q for the fifth time soon :D

I must visit Sam, a friend who I have now known for 9 years :O Wow. That's well over half my life. In fact, he was one of my first friends that I made when I moved to where I live now from London. It's people like him, Hershi, Adie and all my other closest friends that make me appreciate moving here.

Also, Lucy. She's in Great Ormond Street Hospital at the moment, (hopefully) receiving treatment for a very complex and painful ear condition. She's the youngest person in the world to have this, so it's incredibly difficult to treat. When she's out and (again, hopefully) better, I need to see her.

I plan to write an article/column for a newspaper as per the suggestion of my parents. Maybe something about food, or life.

I've got to do History, English and Drama coursework. It doesn't seem that bad.

I plan to lead my Sims 3 family, the Wolffs which has now become the Crumplebottoms (yeah, stupidly I did it the old-fashioned way by accident) to the 10th generation. Yes, it's very ambitious, but I love this family. I at least want to see a sim go from birth to death. I've seen the oldest member of the family die, but I only watched him grow from Young-adulthood. The family is currently in the 3rd generation and I've never gotten this far before :D

Okay, on an unrelated note, the title of this blog is now defunct. My hands have miraculously become reistant to excessive washing and are now a relatively normal colour, and my nails have been bare for a long time. Oh dear.

Everyone's going to Norway

Well, hyperbolically speaking. In reality, it's actually only 6 people that I know/know of. Still, quite a high concentration.

In other news, the summer school drama piece turned out amazing. It was particularly impressive seeing as they are 10-14 year olds, some of which have never done real drama before, who have a week to construct a play.

I was convincewd that it was going to be the least cohesive thing I'd ever seen on stage - it had pirates, sci-fi and an amalgamation of monologues, duologues and other little pieces set in the woods, at train stations and airports and in a tailor's shop - but incredibly it all worked in the end. Occasionally bits were forgotten but me, Amber and the two teachers were there at the back to remind them.

Overall, I was very proud.