so since i'm feeling slightly nostalgic this evening let's look back upon this year:
2011 the year of:
-failing finals
-studying my ass off
-for the first time in my life thinking of myself as stupid
-the enormous gratification of passing
-making the greatest friends i've ever had
-losing one of those friends painfully
-going off to the Phillipines (one of the greatest adventures of my life)
-the absence of the violin
-visiting Forbidden Planet for the first time
-rearranging my room so my bed lies in the middle (i'm sure that's against some kind of feng shui)
-being made badminton captain
-realising exactly how difficult being a captain is
-auditioning and getting a part in the BLAS show
-realising perhaps i have a decent voice
-getting a part in the absurd play 'The Trial'
-realising perhaps drama is part of my past, and acting just isn't in me
-looking back on my times at Secondary school with much fondness
-the sadness that accompanies noticing your old school friends growing apart from you
-the freedom that accompanies being 19
-Paris with the Picalilis
-the struggle of flat hunting
-reading reading reading as always
-going to a real life drawing class for the first time, luckily the model was quite cute
-the odd sensation that occurs when it is discovered that i am narrating my life in my head
-being happily single
-family always comes first. always
-the solitude and independency i am currently experiencing at the end of the year 2011
What a year it has been. I think i have grown, evolved and changed. I have learned a great deal. Hopefully i am progressing down the right path to understanding and acceptance. Thank you 2011, only 2 more days of you left
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Sunday, 18 December 2011
Friday, 16 December 2011
never fails to cheer me up
'gurl was walkin2 skewl wit her bf n they were crossin da rode. (dis so
sad btw mak u cry). she sed 'bbz wil u luv me 4evr' he said 'NO...' da
gurl cried n ran across da rode b4 da green man came on da sine. she got
hit by a car. boy was cryin and went 2 pic up her body. she was ded. he
wispered 2 her corpse 'i ment 2 sey i wil luv u FIVE-evr...' (dat mean
he luv her mor dan 4evr...) like if dis made u cry'
Gleek at uni
Hell yeah i got into the Glee group at uni! I'm soooo very excited :D
Now i just need to meet a straight Blaine (Darren Criss = as close as you could probably get to the perfect guy)
and i know that sounds a bit boy crazy- but this time it's for a very good reason. promise :D
Anyway Glee totally rocks! :D
Now i just need to meet a straight Blaine (Darren Criss = as close as you could probably get to the perfect guy)
and i know that sounds a bit boy crazy- but this time it's for a very good reason. promise :D
Anyway Glee totally rocks! :D
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Monday, 12 December 2011
Men and women cannot truly be friends
I've spent 19 years of my life being a firm believer (one of the few things i firmly believed) that boys and girls could be good friends. Everything doesn't always have to come down to attraction and sex.
However looking back over every single friendship i've had with a guy, begs to differ.
Breaks my heart to say it- but it seems like 50% of the population is off limits as possible genuine, mutual, two-way, etc friendships.
Unless the guy is gay of course.
So there we have it. Might as well stop trying. Growing up is such fun.
However looking back over every single friendship i've had with a guy, begs to differ.
Breaks my heart to say it- but it seems like 50% of the population is off limits as possible genuine, mutual, two-way, etc friendships.
Unless the guy is gay of course.
So there we have it. Might as well stop trying. Growing up is such fun.
note
The following phrases are not particularly helpful when feeling stressed:
-Calm down
-Chill out
-Slap af (danish btw)
-Stop being crap
-Easy now
-Steady on
-Just relax
-It'll be fine
-You're doing your best, so don't feel bad
-Don't worry
-Don't be so tense
-This is what you look like *and then a re-enactment of what you did*
So refraining from saying/ doing the aforementioned would be greatly appreciated.
That is all.
Saturday, 10 December 2011
Friday, 9 December 2011
Exercising the Spiritual Muscle
I watched a few clips from a webseries by Oprah Winfrey- it features Eckhart Tolle (the spiritual guy i've mentioned before). In the clips of the video i watched they discuss the Ego. Now the ego Eckhart talks about is different to the conventional ego (being arrogant) most people might use. When Eckhart talks about the ego he means- the part of a person that feels the need to identify with things, people, places, opinions, whatever.
So for example, buying a designer bag because it makes you feel superior to others- because it in some way adds to your perceived selfworth- that is your ego.
But that is only one example to explain it- i find it quite difficult to fully express all the dimensions of it in summary form (Eckhart explains it in about 2 chapters- but i shan't post the entire thing here, lol)
See there is a lot of that kind of stuff in his books- it seems straightforward in principle, but it is very tricky to apply and fully understand.
Realisations
So these are some "aha" moments (Oprah also calls them 'lightbulb' moments) i had whilst watching today.
-It is not possible for other people to hurt me. They are just offering their observations- and i am giving them meaning.
-Stop being dependent on love and approval - in a way that is identification by other people's opinion.
-Another person's criticism isn't necessarily bad or wrong. But it is important not to take it offensively- a criticism is simply their take of you from the story of their lives.
-Love should not be a trade- true love is unconditional
The last comment especially resonated with me due to recent events in my life. Following on from the 'Elation of Separation' post i did, i have realised that love (in all its beautiful forms) is only true if it is unconditional. So what the other party believes or does, should not be able to sway how much you love them.
So for example, buying a designer bag because it makes you feel superior to others- because it in some way adds to your perceived selfworth- that is your ego.
But that is only one example to explain it- i find it quite difficult to fully express all the dimensions of it in summary form (Eckhart explains it in about 2 chapters- but i shan't post the entire thing here, lol)
"The realm of consciousness is much vaster than thought can grasp.
When you no longer believe everything you think, you step out of thought and see clearly that the thinker is not who you are.
-Echkart Tolle
See there is a lot of that kind of stuff in his books- it seems straightforward in principle, but it is very tricky to apply and fully understand.
Realisations
So these are some "aha" moments (Oprah also calls them 'lightbulb' moments) i had whilst watching today.
-It is not possible for other people to hurt me. They are just offering their observations- and i am giving them meaning.
-Stop being dependent on love and approval - in a way that is identification by other people's opinion.
-Another person's criticism isn't necessarily bad or wrong. But it is important not to take it offensively- a criticism is simply their take of you from the story of their lives.
-Love should not be a trade- true love is unconditional
The last comment especially resonated with me due to recent events in my life. Following on from the 'Elation of Separation' post i did, i have realised that love (in all its beautiful forms) is only true if it is unconditional. So what the other party believes or does, should not be able to sway how much you love them.
"In a genuine relationship, there is an outward flow or open, alert attention toward the other person in which there is no wanting whatsoever... The ego always either wants something, or if it believes there is nothing to get from the other, it is in a state of utter indifference: It doesn't care about you."
-Echkart Tolle, A New Earth (pg 84)
Thursday, 8 December 2011
Simply Sondheim
Looks like it's going to be another night of Sondheim. Gotta love the classics! <3
(also who can resist Raul Esparza- he's magical)
(also who can resist Raul Esparza- he's magical)
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
What is the purpose of religion?
Religion has absolutely been puzzling me lately.
First of all, there are so many different religions- and with it accompanies a whole history of vast populations of people believing so strongly in their religion- that they are willing to lay down their lives (in whatever way) for it.
Problem number one: they can't all be right- which means that either everyone is wrong, or a very few people are right and the rest of the world's population is wrong.
Problem number two: how can we know for sure which one is right?
I was raised Catholic (so i have fundamentally Christian beliefs inbuilt- however i don't think that stops me from being objective about the religion. I am a pretty openminded person afterall.) Then my secondary school years were primarily occupied by strong minded Atheists and Christians debating the debacle that is "Does God really exist?". Currently i attend a university that is dominated by students of the Islamic faith. Perhaps the influence by opinionated people of different belief systems has caused me to doubt myself.
Now i sit here, 19 years old, realising that i don't know a whole lot about my supposed religion.
I can see how religion can influence the course of your life- so i think it is imperative that i find out exactly what i believe.
Originally i thought if i was determined enough i would find out which religion was true. But the more i've looked into it, i see that evidence for or against each religion consists primarily of people's views. Nothing more concrete than a person's opinion (in addition to some historical figures, events and artifacts to back this up). Can i really put my whole belief of what i perceive to be the truth of the universe on the words of what another person has said? How am i to choose which person to believe?
I have no idea. I shall update you all when i figure it out, if i ever do.
First of all, there are so many different religions- and with it accompanies a whole history of vast populations of people believing so strongly in their religion- that they are willing to lay down their lives (in whatever way) for it.
Problem number one: they can't all be right- which means that either everyone is wrong, or a very few people are right and the rest of the world's population is wrong.
Problem number two: how can we know for sure which one is right?
I was raised Catholic (so i have fundamentally Christian beliefs inbuilt- however i don't think that stops me from being objective about the religion. I am a pretty openminded person afterall.) Then my secondary school years were primarily occupied by strong minded Atheists and Christians debating the debacle that is "Does God really exist?". Currently i attend a university that is dominated by students of the Islamic faith. Perhaps the influence by opinionated people of different belief systems has caused me to doubt myself.
Now i sit here, 19 years old, realising that i don't know a whole lot about my supposed religion.
I can see how religion can influence the course of your life- so i think it is imperative that i find out exactly what i believe.
Originally i thought if i was determined enough i would find out which religion was true. But the more i've looked into it, i see that evidence for or against each religion consists primarily of people's views. Nothing more concrete than a person's opinion (in addition to some historical figures, events and artifacts to back this up). Can i really put my whole belief of what i perceive to be the truth of the universe on the words of what another person has said? How am i to choose which person to believe?
I have no idea. I shall update you all when i figure it out, if i ever do.
Inside Job
A film by Charles Ferguson, it explores how and why the 2008 financial crisis occured. It was on tv- just finished watching it 25 minutes ago, and i must say it was eyeopening.
I am struck by how this was allowed to happen in today's society and baffled by why the people who were evidently to blame for the crisis still remain in powerful positions in Obama's government. It is (as said in the movie) a Wall Street government.
The style of the documentary-esque film was impressive too. Using just facts and figures and direct quotations from the perpetrators' mouth to execute their actions. It's a thoughtprovoking and engaging watch. Before watching it, i had a very limited knowledge as to the reasons for the 2008 crash, it was pretty educational actually!
I am struck by how this was allowed to happen in today's society and baffled by why the people who were evidently to blame for the crisis still remain in powerful positions in Obama's government. It is (as said in the movie) a Wall Street government.
The style of the documentary-esque film was impressive too. Using just facts and figures and direct quotations from the perpetrators' mouth to execute their actions. It's a thoughtprovoking and engaging watch. Before watching it, i had a very limited knowledge as to the reasons for the 2008 crash, it was pretty educational actually!
"Why should a financial engineer be paid four times to a hundred times
more than a real engineer? A real engineer builds bridges; a financial
engineer builds dreams. And you know, when those dreams turn out to be
nightmares, other people pay for it."
-Andrew Sheng, chief advisor to the China Banking Regulatory Commission
Lady Gaga's Marry the Night
What's not to love? It's unique, different and ridiculously catchy. Gaga has done it again!
Warning: watching the video may induce strange state of cereal cravings
(note: all pictures have been sourced- clicking on them redirects you to their original webpage)
The Elation of Separation
Time heals most things it seems. Probably because it allows you to reflect and review upon the past and come to terms with it in a way that is difficult when you are amidst the chaos.
It is easy to become attached to things, places, people that are part of our everyday lives.
So when that thing breaks, you move away from that place, or that person changes and is no longer part of your life- you suddenly find yourself struggling. Surprisingly so.
The emotions experienced over a short timeline are vast and extreme.
-Blame
-Annoyance
-Regret
-Hurt
-Anger
-Confusion
-Understanding
-Peace
-Joy
-Freedom
and at last the Elation of Separation is reached.
I feel a lot more independent and in control of my life. I don't think i've properly felt like this since my college years. Attempting not to sound too corny, it does seem as if everything happens for a reason.Which is quite reassuring really.
It is easy to become attached to things, places, people that are part of our everyday lives.
So when that thing breaks, you move away from that place, or that person changes and is no longer part of your life- you suddenly find yourself struggling. Surprisingly so.
The emotions experienced over a short timeline are vast and extreme.
-Blame
-Annoyance
-Regret
-Hurt
-Anger
-Confusion
-Understanding
-Peace
-Joy
-Freedom
and at last the Elation of Separation is reached.
I feel a lot more independent and in control of my life. I don't think i've properly felt like this since my college years. Attempting not to sound too corny, it does seem as if everything happens for a reason.Which is quite reassuring really.
Monday, 28 November 2011
Losing
I am currently reading Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose"
Trying to understand, grasp and apply everything he says has proven... tricky
For example, today i lost a badminton match 4-5. We should've won- but sadly we didn't
Afterwards i immediately thought of how much of a shame it was that we didn't win and i got frustrated with myself and my fellow team. I blamed myself for being a bad captain and perhaps not playing as well as i should've. I blamed my team for not being commited enough, players dropping out last minute and losing some easy matches.
Playing the blame game.
Shoulda Woulda Coulda.
I have realised (with the help of Eckhart) that ultimately trying to alter the past by thinking up alternative ways i could've responded is hopeless if it is used merely as a fuel for frustration and regret.
Another realisation is that i cannot directly change other people- i can only decide how i will act. So irritation directed at others is futile.
So after i got past the "being irritated" phase, following the match. I started asking God "Why did this happen? What are you trying to tell me? What would you like me to learn from this?" (I literally did this on the street, walking home- people were staring at me).
A long time ago my mom gave me a piece of paper. I stuck that paper onto my wardrobe because it made so much sense. It says
Trying to understand, grasp and apply everything he says has proven... tricky
For example, today i lost a badminton match 4-5. We should've won- but sadly we didn't
Afterwards i immediately thought of how much of a shame it was that we didn't win and i got frustrated with myself and my fellow team. I blamed myself for being a bad captain and perhaps not playing as well as i should've. I blamed my team for not being commited enough, players dropping out last minute and losing some easy matches.
Playing the blame game.
Shoulda Woulda Coulda.
I have realised (with the help of Eckhart) that ultimately trying to alter the past by thinking up alternative ways i could've responded is hopeless if it is used merely as a fuel for frustration and regret.
Another realisation is that i cannot directly change other people- i can only decide how i will act. So irritation directed at others is futile.
So after i got past the "being irritated" phase, following the match. I started asking God "Why did this happen? What are you trying to tell me? What would you like me to learn from this?" (I literally did this on the street, walking home- people were staring at me).
A long time ago my mom gave me a piece of paper. I stuck that paper onto my wardrobe because it made so much sense. It says
"IF LIFE IS A GAME, THESE ARE THE RULES
You will be presented with lessons
There are no mistakes, just lessons
Lessons are repeated until they are learned
Learning does not end
'There' is no better than 'here'
Others are only mirrors of you
What you make of your life is up to you
All the answers lie inside you"
by Dr. Cherie Scott Carter
Now to be honest i haven't yet completely sussed out the last half- but i think i understand the first half.
Everything happens for a reason- and if we don't learn from our mistakes, they will continue to repeat themselves until we do learn.
Admittedly i'm not quite sure what i'm supposed to have taken away from losing today. But I was definitely less upset about it than i was last time i lost a match- i also got over the "being irritated" phase much faster. Does this mean that i am growing spiritually? Am i less attached to the pride and recogniton that comes with winning, -and the shame that accompanies losing? Hopefully
Anyway just ramblings from a thoughtful mind
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Relationship-phobes
So last night i was called a Relationship-phobe by a person who knows me very well- and who sometimes says startlingly offensives statement about me, that after a fair amount of hindsight turn out to be true.
The latest comment refers to my lack of enthusiasm in pursuing any romantic relationships with guys- despite my current position: a young, fresh and generally openminded university student.
I've put some thought into the matter and have decided that although i am certainly in no rush to get into a relationship, calling me a relationship-phobe (phobe meaning afraid) would be inaccurate. I do not fear it- i'm just being logical. All around me people are jumping into relationships with random people they know next to nothing about- and then crying their hearts out when they see their lives crumbling. Why should i be in a rush to experience that?
Also anyone who knows me would say that i am impatient and impulsive. Oddly enough it seems that 'love' is the one field i am in no rush to discover. It's not really my fault- my heart's just hibernating. Luckily i love my own company =)
And since Cameron is still on my favourite people list- here's an original song from him, that sorta goes with this post- play from 0.45 to go straight from the beginning of the song
(also interesting fact- Cameron means Crooked Nose)
(note: links are not posted under Youtube videos anymore since you can click the 'YouTube' icon on the video and it'll take you straight to the source.)
The latest comment refers to my lack of enthusiasm in pursuing any romantic relationships with guys- despite my current position: a young, fresh and generally openminded university student.
I've put some thought into the matter and have decided that although i am certainly in no rush to get into a relationship, calling me a relationship-phobe (phobe meaning afraid) would be inaccurate. I do not fear it- i'm just being logical. All around me people are jumping into relationships with random people they know next to nothing about- and then crying their hearts out when they see their lives crumbling. Why should i be in a rush to experience that?
"A fool doesn't learn from his own mistakes but it is an absolute idiot who doesn't learn from the mistakes of other people!"
-Frasier Crane
Also anyone who knows me would say that i am impatient and impulsive. Oddly enough it seems that 'love' is the one field i am in no rush to discover. It's not really my fault- my heart's just hibernating. Luckily i love my own company =)
And since Cameron is still on my favourite people list- here's an original song from him, that sorta goes with this post- play from 0.45 to go straight from the beginning of the song
(also interesting fact- Cameron means Crooked Nose)
(note: links are not posted under Youtube videos anymore since you can click the 'YouTube' icon on the video and it'll take you straight to the source.)
Friday, 7 October 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Everything aches
My knees squeak, my back aches and my shoulders sag.
Perhaps badminton 3 times a week isn't the best idea. Or maybe i should start doing yoga.... :/
ouchy it hurts to walk upstairs
Perhaps badminton 3 times a week isn't the best idea. Or maybe i should start doing yoga.... :/
ouchy it hurts to walk upstairs
Monday, 26 September 2011
Love can wait
Lately it seems that everywhere I turn people are in love.
-Every book i pick up has some romantic, epic love component.
-Every film or tv show has stunning romantic quests.
-Just walking down the street- hands are held, lips meet, clandestine lovers' smiles are shared.
None of which I can remotely relate to...
So I've just been sitting here thinking about life and love. Have i not lived life to the full unless i've been in love? Is that the purpose of life?
Also why the continued focus on lovers' love? Is the love one feels for their family and friends less important or powerful than the love felt for one's 'soulmate'.
I am only 19. I am in no rush to find 'the one'. In fact the more i think and walk through life's haze- i realize that perhaps it is more trouble than it is worth. Why is everyone so desperate to find 'the one'? Why can't you be just as happy being an independent person? I had a conversation with a friend about this the other day- not many people live their lives intending to stay alone forever. Why not?
The other day i had an epiphany of sorts. A massive, air purifying epiphany. I had a sudden clarity about what i wanted from life and myself. Most certainly i have realised that if i am not 100% content and sure about who i am within myself- how could i have any hope of dedicating so much time and devotion to a significant other?
Just ramblings from a thoughtful mind.
-Every book i pick up has some romantic, epic love component.
-Every film or tv show has stunning romantic quests.
-Just walking down the street- hands are held, lips meet, clandestine lovers' smiles are shared.
None of which I can remotely relate to...
So I've just been sitting here thinking about life and love. Have i not lived life to the full unless i've been in love? Is that the purpose of life?
Also why the continued focus on lovers' love? Is the love one feels for their family and friends less important or powerful than the love felt for one's 'soulmate'.
I am only 19. I am in no rush to find 'the one'. In fact the more i think and walk through life's haze- i realize that perhaps it is more trouble than it is worth. Why is everyone so desperate to find 'the one'? Why can't you be just as happy being an independent person? I had a conversation with a friend about this the other day- not many people live their lives intending to stay alone forever. Why not?
The other day i had an epiphany of sorts. A massive, air purifying epiphany. I had a sudden clarity about what i wanted from life and myself. Most certainly i have realised that if i am not 100% content and sure about who i am within myself- how could i have any hope of dedicating so much time and devotion to a significant other?
Just ramblings from a thoughtful mind.
Wednesday, 14 September 2011
Graceling By Kristin Cashore
You might wonder why a blog post at this hour? I literally just finished reading 'Graceling' by Kristin Cashore. Since the events, characters and phrases from the book keep echoing and resonating around in my mind i feel that i must post about it now. Otherwise i may never sleep and hope to wake in time (im supposed to be up in approximately 3 hours...) for uni.
I enjoy the buzz so much of being thoroughly sucked into a story- even now my mind is racing with the crazy adventures Katsa endured :) So i wont say too much for fear of spoiling a brilliant read for future fans.
I picked up the book 3 days ago i believe- and haven't been able to set it down ever since. If you don't believe me- see if you can get hold of it. It didn't take me long to get sucked in (about 2 chapters i'd say).
It features an interesting notion of people gifted with a grace and one kick-ass heroine- which reminded me a little bit of the book 'Poison Study' by Maria V. Snyder (which features Yelena- another very strong lead). In fact now i think about it- i'm mostly drawn to stories with independent and strong female lead characters. No wonder 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' bugged me so much... I hate reading about struggling women. Interesting self-discovery...
Anyway back to main point of this post: if you can get your hands on this book i would definitely recommend it: effortless prose, descriptive landscapes, compelling characters and a plot that is ever evolving- always engaging. Splendid job Kristin Cashore
Friday, 9 September 2011
Vogue Fashion Night Out
holymoly
Another year of Vogue's Fashion Night Out with my sister i think it's beginning to become a bit of a tradition :)
We arrived a lot earlier this time- starting off in Green Park (DKNY, Chanel and Coach) and then heading toward Oxford Circus (Selfridges, GAP, Topshop). It's exciting- like one big fashion party, with all the usual high street shops pumping out music and handing out popcorn and drinks for free.
Also i fulfilled the 'note to myself' (previous post)- of buying more shoes- today i bought 2 shoes from Topshop. It came to just under £50 all together- so feeling pretty pleased with myself. =)
Glee has done the Fashion Night Out video this year- which is just too good not to post!
Thursday, 8 September 2011
I made my mom a cake for her Birthday this year
Below i have posted pictures so the steps of cake decorating can be explained in a visual medium- which i'm sure is preferable to a written one in this instance. Anyway i shan't be making another cake for a while since this one took about 5 hours and a lot of effort. It was worth it in the end though i have to say! :) The actual recipe for the cake was a chocoloate loaf cake recipe from Nigella Lawson's 'How to be a Domestic Goddess' cook book. I then put it into a circular cake dish instead (and i think i doubled the recipe...). Anyway the exciting parts of it were actually whipping the cream (from double cream)- which i've never done since now. And making the marzipan roses of course. Anyway hope you like the cake =)
The Umbrella
I'm thinking maybe it's about time i started bringing an umbrella round with me again. You know the season's changing
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Writing for the Theatre
" Beware of the writer who puts forward his concern for you to embrace, who leaves you in no doubt of his worthiness, his usefulness, his altruism, who declares that his heart is in the right place, and ensures that it can be seen in full view, a pulsating mass where his characters ought to be. What is presented, so much of the time, as a body of active and positive thought is in fact a body lost in a prison of empty definition and cliche. "
-excerpt from a speech made by Harold Pinter at the
National Student Drama Festival in Bristol in 1962
Tuesday, 6 September 2011
First Day of School!
So today was my first day back at uni- starting 2nd year. Admittedly i didn't share little Nemo's enthusiasm for the first day of school. Not too pleased to have to wake up at 6:30am- and the 30 minute frantic turning upside down of my house, in order to locate the whereabouts of my misplaced oyster card. Shortly followed by the oh-so-fun run in the rain in desperation not to be late for the very first day back...
1 hour of standing on the tube, bumping into people and furiously checking my watch later...
I found myself in the lecture theatre beneath the hospital listening to 2 hours worth of introductory lectures. (yay.... -_-)
By afternoon i was falling asleep in a lecture regarding salivary glands and their respective secretions- only to wake up with my friend's phone staring me in the face (as she tried to sneakily catch a shot of me asleep- bumhead).
Even amidst all the "fun" involved in being back to studies i must admit that i really missed that place! With it's unpolished walls and ridiculously hot theatre rooms. I love being a uni student! :D
1 hour of standing on the tube, bumping into people and furiously checking my watch later...
I found myself in the lecture theatre beneath the hospital listening to 2 hours worth of introductory lectures. (yay.... -_-)
By afternoon i was falling asleep in a lecture regarding salivary glands and their respective secretions- only to wake up with my friend's phone staring me in the face (as she tried to sneakily catch a shot of me asleep- bumhead).
Even amidst all the "fun" involved in being back to studies i must admit that i really missed that place! With it's unpolished walls and ridiculously hot theatre rooms. I love being a uni student! :D
Baby Dreams?
So recently i've been having a multitude of dreams all featuring babies. Now when this happened to Clare in 'The Time Traveler's Wife'- by Audrey Niffenegger it was obvious to the reader that she very much desired a child.
But i am only 19 years old, still- i like to believe- in the prime of my youth. So why all the baby dreams? I always awake from the dream feeling a little upset that it isn't true....
What is happening to me?!??
But i am only 19 years old, still- i like to believe- in the prime of my youth. So why all the baby dreams? I always awake from the dream feeling a little upset that it isn't true....
What is happening to me?!??
Sunday, 4 September 2011
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Probably one of the greatest films i've seen in a really really long time! and the soundtrack was incredible! (provided below for your listening pleasure)
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Just finished reading this today (don't worry this post doesn't contain spoilers for those interested in reading the book).
I must say that even though i found the book immensely powerful, thought provoking and moving- i did experience a flush of relief when I finally turned the last page over. The plight of the women in this book are a little distressing and i have found i prefer compelling stories with strong, stubborn, powerful heroines who can backchat with clever, sarcastic comments.
Hosseini has an obvious gift for writing and storytelling. It is an easy story to get sucked into and i found the characters and events very believable- perhaps a little too believable... at one point i remember realising i had been sitting clenching a fistful of my dress in absolute dismay- over the events that were presently occuring in the book.
Would i recommend it? Absolutely- i was so touched, i recount turning over the last page of the book, my eyes full of tears- blinking furiously to keep them at bay. Splendid job Hosseini.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Monday, 29 August 2011
1+1 = A baby for Beyonce
It has been confirmed that Beyonce and Jay-Z are to expect their first child in spring- Babeyonce! :D How exciting!!
Wanderlust
All these images are just a little selection of my favourites from this amazing blog i was shown called
Wanderlust
check the blog out- it's very frequently updated! gorgeous pictures
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