I have finished uni for the semester and I have never felt so good.
No more assignments, no more exams, no more stressing and procrastinating!
I have about 3.5 months off, so this summer better be amazing!
Summer brings my 21st party my best friends 21st, my boyfriends birthday, christmas, sisters 13th, new years and BIG DAY OUT!
I plan to be spontaneous this summner. To do things without thinking. To drive in no direction.
I am free. To do whatever I like!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
People.
I am not in a very good mood. I am angry and frustrated.
People annoy me. Certain people in particular.
People who are ignorant.
People who are arrogant.
People who are rude.
And people who think they are better than everyone else.
A good example of this is a recent conversation on Facebook. Where somebody was claiming that there job is better than everyone elses because they earn good money. Key point, for the time being. The job is only temporary and is not a lifetime career. He seems to think that he is better than everyone else because for the 'time being' he is a lot of money, and dissing out those with apprenticeships and trades in building, plumbing etc that will actually offer a stable future. The whole thing is just annoying me because he is so inconsiderate of others. Claiming he is so much better than others. Bagging people that they are on Centrelink benefits. Well you know what, I would rather live off Centrelink benefits for the rest of my life than to be as ignorant and self-absorbed as him.
The end.
People annoy me. Certain people in particular.
People who are ignorant.
People who are arrogant.
People who are rude.
And people who think they are better than everyone else.
A good example of this is a recent conversation on Facebook. Where somebody was claiming that there job is better than everyone elses because they earn good money. Key point, for the time being. The job is only temporary and is not a lifetime career. He seems to think that he is better than everyone else because for the 'time being' he is a lot of money, and dissing out those with apprenticeships and trades in building, plumbing etc that will actually offer a stable future. The whole thing is just annoying me because he is so inconsiderate of others. Claiming he is so much better than others. Bagging people that they are on Centrelink benefits. Well you know what, I would rather live off Centrelink benefits for the rest of my life than to be as ignorant and self-absorbed as him.
The end.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Everything changes.
I haven't posted a blog in forever. Time has got the better of me. I have become unorganised and forgetful. I am rushed. I am never on time. Always, always late.
A lot has changed in the last few months. I am now an aunty.
It feels weird to see my sister with a baby. Something I could never imagine. But in another way it seems so natural.
Miley Sienna was welcomed into the world on September 10. And she is absolutely beautiful. I love everything about her. Every time I see her she has changed. Growing too fast for me to keep track.
My best friend also had a baby last week. A little baby girl named Layla Jade. She is gorgeous.
It is just hard to comprehend that my best friend is now a mother. And my sister is now a mother.
Everything changes. Nothing stays the same, but life is exciting at the moment.
Miley Sienna Lia
A lot has changed in the last few months. I am now an aunty.
It feels weird to see my sister with a baby. Something I could never imagine. But in another way it seems so natural.
Miley Sienna was welcomed into the world on September 10. And she is absolutely beautiful. I love everything about her. Every time I see her she has changed. Growing too fast for me to keep track.
My best friend also had a baby last week. A little baby girl named Layla Jade. She is gorgeous.
It is just hard to comprehend that my best friend is now a mother. And my sister is now a mother.
Everything changes. Nothing stays the same, but life is exciting at the moment.
Miley Sienna Lia
Layla Jade Davies
Thursday, July 22, 2010
SECOND DAY SECOND SEMESTER SECOND YEAR
So today was my second day of the second semester of my second year of university. I can't believe I have already completed half of my degree. Time goes far too quickly. This semester I am taking the following units
What totally topped off an already bad class, was the fact that we got our assignment details. We are to write 5500 words over two assignments about either a) cat food b) an ink pen or c) a sleeping bag. What dismal and boring products! I was hoping for something with a little more punch. How can anybody write 5500 words about a sleeping bag!!
The coursework doesn't sound too bad and some of the things we cover over the semester look quite interesting. I borrowed the textbook from the library today (because I can't justify spending $120 on it) I should probably go and do some study now :P
Today I had my screen theories and techniques class. I love our lecturer, as I have previously had him before. The coursework sounds interesting. Each week we get to watch a different movie, and then spend the remainder of the seminar discussing it. We get to watch movies such as Casablanca, American Beauty, Fight Club and Elephant. I think I am going to enjoy this class :)
Tomorrow morning at 9am I have my other communications class, media, culture, power. I don't know what to expect from this class. But at least my buddy Sarah will make it a little less painful.
I got my public relations reader and unit guide in the mail on Tuesday. I really should start reading it, but it is seriously thicker than Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It's huge. It will take me my whole life to read each reading within it!!
Overall I am looking forward to this semester of uni. Last semester I got pretty good results, but I am hoping for very good results this semester. This post is pointless and if I don't stop now, I may waffle on all night.
Peace.
MP
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Public Relations Research and Techniques
- Media, Culture, Power
- Screen Theories and Techniques
What totally topped off an already bad class, was the fact that we got our assignment details. We are to write 5500 words over two assignments about either a) cat food b) an ink pen or c) a sleeping bag. What dismal and boring products! I was hoping for something with a little more punch. How can anybody write 5500 words about a sleeping bag!!
The coursework doesn't sound too bad and some of the things we cover over the semester look quite interesting. I borrowed the textbook from the library today (because I can't justify spending $120 on it) I should probably go and do some study now :P
Today I had my screen theories and techniques class. I love our lecturer, as I have previously had him before. The coursework sounds interesting. Each week we get to watch a different movie, and then spend the remainder of the seminar discussing it. We get to watch movies such as Casablanca, American Beauty, Fight Club and Elephant. I think I am going to enjoy this class :)
Tomorrow morning at 9am I have my other communications class, media, culture, power. I don't know what to expect from this class. But at least my buddy Sarah will make it a little less painful.
I got my public relations reader and unit guide in the mail on Tuesday. I really should start reading it, but it is seriously thicker than Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It's huge. It will take me my whole life to read each reading within it!!
Overall I am looking forward to this semester of uni. Last semester I got pretty good results, but I am hoping for very good results this semester. This post is pointless and if I don't stop now, I may waffle on all night.
Peace.
MP
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
I have a lot going on at the moment. It feels as though even when I have no plans for the day, I am still busy. I just wish I could have a week vacation to catch up on some much needed 'me' time.
These are the following things that I am looking forward to.
These are the following things that I am looking forward to.
- HAWTHORN VS ESSENDON: This Friday night I am going to the football with my family. It isn't often that we do things together so I am really looking forward to it. I also have never been to a night match before!
- END OF EXAMS: On Thursday the 24th of June, I will be walking out of my Journalism exam, my last exam for the semester. I can't wait for exams to be over. No more exams = no more dreadful study.
- OPEN DAY: I am volunteering at Monash Open Day this year on July 31st. I volunteered last year and it is a lot of fun. And the best thing is you get a $95 debit card ;) lol.
- BABY SHOWER: My older sister is having a baby in September and on August 1st we are throwing her a baby shower. I love organising things like this.
- BABY BABY BABY: My sister is due on September 2nd and my best friend is due October 5th. I am so excited to be an aunty. I can't even remember the last time I held a baby in my arms.
- 21ST BIRTHDAY: I turn 21 in December and have already booked in a venue to hold my party on December 11. I hate that I am growing up. I don't want to be 21, and it doesn't help that I won't get of my P plates til I am 23...but I am excited for my party! :)
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
OFF CAMPUS STUDY
Today is the day that we get to put in our preferences for our class times for next semester.
I was hoping that I would have some room to play with my timetable, in the hope of fitting all my classes into a few days. I could never be that lucky!
I have class Monday-Friday and they are all auto-allocated which means I don't have the option to change them. It is so annoying considering I only have a couple of hours of class per day. In total I've only got 11 hours of class, that could easily be squeezed into a few days. Whoever makes the timetables is really bad at organising.
On Monday I have a one hour Public Relations lecture, with the one hour tutorial being on the Tuesday. How inconvenient. I have decided that I am going to take Public Relations off campus next semester. At first the thought kinda scared me, but I really think it is a smart move.
Off campus study is so much better than studying on campus, what's not to love when you get the exact same information as the on campus students. All of the lecture powerpoint slides are uploaded to the internet and there is an online discussion board to chat to other people studying on and off campus. The only thing is that you don't actually have to rock up to lectures and tutorials, which means added sleep in time! :)
My friend Kirsty is also going to take Public Relations off campus next semester as it clashes with one of her seminars. I think we might meet up once a week to go over the PR material, which I think would be really helpful!
I've thought about studying more units by distance education but I actually like going to uni. So we'll see how I go next semester studying one unit off campus and maybe in 2011 I will consider taking perhaps two units by correspondence.
I was hoping that I would have some room to play with my timetable, in the hope of fitting all my classes into a few days. I could never be that lucky!
I have class Monday-Friday and they are all auto-allocated which means I don't have the option to change them. It is so annoying considering I only have a couple of hours of class per day. In total I've only got 11 hours of class, that could easily be squeezed into a few days. Whoever makes the timetables is really bad at organising.
On Monday I have a one hour Public Relations lecture, with the one hour tutorial being on the Tuesday. How inconvenient. I have decided that I am going to take Public Relations off campus next semester. At first the thought kinda scared me, but I really think it is a smart move.
Off campus study is so much better than studying on campus, what's not to love when you get the exact same information as the on campus students. All of the lecture powerpoint slides are uploaded to the internet and there is an online discussion board to chat to other people studying on and off campus. The only thing is that you don't actually have to rock up to lectures and tutorials, which means added sleep in time! :)
My friend Kirsty is also going to take Public Relations off campus next semester as it clashes with one of her seminars. I think we might meet up once a week to go over the PR material, which I think would be really helpful!
I've thought about studying more units by distance education but I actually like going to uni. So we'll see how I go next semester studying one unit off campus and maybe in 2011 I will consider taking perhaps two units by correspondence.
Friday, May 7, 2010
WATCHING TV MAKES YOU 'UNEDUCATED'
Today in my media audiences class the topic was 'The Gendered Audience.' As a tutorial task we were split into two groups, boys and girls. We were asked to discuss which TV shows we often watch. We were also given a photocopy of yesterdays television guide and were asked to highlight TV shows we thought were aimed at females in pink, those aimed at males in blue and neutral ones in purple. Sounds fun right?
I love watching TV. Sometimes I am too busy and barely get to watch it at all but Thursday night is my 'TV' night. I watch Home and Away, Masterchef, Glee and The Amazing Race. When I told my group this, a girl named Melanie* looked disgusted. She immediately judged me as being 'non-educated.' I couldn't believe it. She was like 'I never have time to watch TV. I am too busy studying.'
When discussing Masterchef our group decided it should be colour coded pink. We also decided that the 7:30pm report on channel ABC should be coloured blue. Melanie quickly added 'some women are actually educated and wouldn't watch Masterchef, they would be more inclined to watch the 7:30pm report.' I couldn't believe her nerve. She was calling me 'uneducated.' For the rest of the class she had nothing to say but insults and behaved as if she was above me and the other members in our group. She was making it out like watching TV was a sin and that it was a hobby for stupid 'uneducated' people.
People like Melanie* make my skin crawl. I understand she is entitled to an opinion but she had no right to make such remarks and assumptions like that.
Sorry. I just HAD to get that off my chest.
I love watching TV. Sometimes I am too busy and barely get to watch it at all but Thursday night is my 'TV' night. I watch Home and Away, Masterchef, Glee and The Amazing Race. When I told my group this, a girl named Melanie* looked disgusted. She immediately judged me as being 'non-educated.' I couldn't believe it. She was like 'I never have time to watch TV. I am too busy studying.'
When discussing Masterchef our group decided it should be colour coded pink. We also decided that the 7:30pm report on channel ABC should be coloured blue. Melanie quickly added 'some women are actually educated and wouldn't watch Masterchef, they would be more inclined to watch the 7:30pm report.' I couldn't believe her nerve. She was calling me 'uneducated.' For the rest of the class she had nothing to say but insults and behaved as if she was above me and the other members in our group. She was making it out like watching TV was a sin and that it was a hobby for stupid 'uneducated' people.
People like Melanie* make my skin crawl. I understand she is entitled to an opinion but she had no right to make such remarks and assumptions like that.
Sorry. I just HAD to get that off my chest.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
WHY I DEACTIVATED MY FACEBOOK
In response to my recent post about procrastination I felt that it was necessary to focus more on my study and less on social networking. Therefore I recently made the bold decision to deactivate my Facebook.
This was a tough decision as my daily routine often includes Facebook 'stalking' and 'prying' and often this addictive hobby can often consume up to two to three hours of my day. I am always on Facebook, chatting to people, looking at peoples photos and laughing at the ridiculous amount of pathetic groups people willingly join. Deactivating was a difficult process but I knew it was the best thing to do. I have three major assignments due within the next two weeks and the last thing I need to be doing is spending my time on Facebook (although I still have my Twitter account) lol ;)
I did some research and on the Facebook site found some frightening statistics.
Although I admit I will reactivate my Facebook within the next few weeks I want to limit my daily dosage and focus more on my studies. The only reason I don't delete my Facebook forever is for two reasons.
1. Facebook is my only link to my friends I made in America while on student exchange
2. Facebook doesn't let you DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT.
That's right. There isn't even an option to delete your account. You can only deactivate it with the option of 'reactivating at any time'. Facebook doesn't want you to leave. They encourage you to stay. It's a trap.
When I went to deactivate my account there was a slogan saying 'Are you sure you want to deactivate your account'. Below Facebook has accessed your pictures and chosen five of you and your friends. For example above each picture it says 'Sarah will miss you' 'Brody will miss you' 'Claire will miss you' etc. Right down to the last second Facebook is convincing you to stay, a cheeky tactic!
It has only been two days since my deactivation but I find myself habitually typing Facebook into my browser then realising I cannot access it.
I think this Facebook detox will be a good thing for me and hopefully my assignment grades will reflect that.
How long do you spend on Facebook/Myspace/Twitter each day? :)
This was a tough decision as my daily routine often includes Facebook 'stalking' and 'prying' and often this addictive hobby can often consume up to two to three hours of my day. I am always on Facebook, chatting to people, looking at peoples photos and laughing at the ridiculous amount of pathetic groups people willingly join. Deactivating was a difficult process but I knew it was the best thing to do. I have three major assignments due within the next two weeks and the last thing I need to be doing is spending my time on Facebook (although I still have my Twitter account) lol ;)
I did some research and on the Facebook site found some frightening statistics.
- More than 400 million active users
- 50% of our active users log on to Facebook in any given day
- People spend over 500 billion minutes per month on Facebook
Although I admit I will reactivate my Facebook within the next few weeks I want to limit my daily dosage and focus more on my studies. The only reason I don't delete my Facebook forever is for two reasons.
1. Facebook is my only link to my friends I made in America while on student exchange
2. Facebook doesn't let you DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT.
That's right. There isn't even an option to delete your account. You can only deactivate it with the option of 'reactivating at any time'. Facebook doesn't want you to leave. They encourage you to stay. It's a trap.
When I went to deactivate my account there was a slogan saying 'Are you sure you want to deactivate your account'. Below Facebook has accessed your pictures and chosen five of you and your friends. For example above each picture it says 'Sarah will miss you' 'Brody will miss you' 'Claire will miss you' etc. Right down to the last second Facebook is convincing you to stay, a cheeky tactic!
It has only been two days since my deactivation but I find myself habitually typing Facebook into my browser then realising I cannot access it.
I think this Facebook detox will be a good thing for me and hopefully my assignment grades will reflect that.
How long do you spend on Facebook/Myspace/Twitter each day? :)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
I DON'T NEED AN EDWARD
Although I do love Edward and Bella (kind of)...
I love Simmone and Damo more :)
Damo is not like Edward. He doesn't control what I do, who I talk to or where I go.
Damo doesn't accuse me of cheating and is never jealous of my outside relationships. He doesn't look at me like I am something to eat and doesn't threaten to kill me (especially not on our first date) ;)
Damien is the most amazing person. I am so lucky to have him as a boyfriend. We have been together for two years and and three months and I have never been so happy. I know it sounds corny but he is my best friend. We are totally on the same wavelength and we just 'get' each other :)
I love Simmone and Damo more :)
Damo is not like Edward. He doesn't control what I do, who I talk to or where I go.
Damo doesn't accuse me of cheating and is never jealous of my outside relationships. He doesn't look at me like I am something to eat and doesn't threaten to kill me (especially not on our first date) ;)
Damien is the most amazing person. I am so lucky to have him as a boyfriend. We have been together for two years and and three months and I have never been so happy. I know it sounds corny but he is my best friend. We are totally on the same wavelength and we just 'get' each other :)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
THE ART OF PROCRASTINATION
I have mastered the art of procrastination. Procrastinating is the one thing that I am truly good at. Leaving things to the last minute is my specialty. I am always making up excuses not to do something. The other day I watched a television documentary on how wallpaper is made, just to avoid doing some marketing revision.
I will do anything to postpone things. I will do the stupidest things just to avoid doing study. Like check my emails, clean my room, cut my toe nails, read my horoscope and of course, sit on the computer for hours. I can't help it though and it is such a bad habit. I know about uni assignments for months, yet I always try and finish them the night before and majority of the time they get handed in late. I procrastinate, procrastinate, procrastinate...until the very last possible moment. I let my hair get super dirty before I wash it, I let my phone die before I charge it and I let my room get super dirty before I even think about cleaning it. I am always trying to get to uni in about 20 minutes when really it should take me a good half an hour drive. That is because I even procrastinate getting out of bed. I press snooze about five times, then usually end up falling back to sleep and having to get ready in a mad rush.
I wish I was more organised with my time. Really I hate procrastinating and I wish I could kick the habit. I try writing things down in my plan, having a schedule, but still I find ways around it. I will think of any reason not to do something. I'm addicted to procrastinating!
I will do anything to postpone things. I will do the stupidest things just to avoid doing study. Like check my emails, clean my room, cut my toe nails, read my horoscope and of course, sit on the computer for hours. I can't help it though and it is such a bad habit. I know about uni assignments for months, yet I always try and finish them the night before and majority of the time they get handed in late. I procrastinate, procrastinate, procrastinate...until the very last possible moment. I let my hair get super dirty before I wash it, I let my phone die before I charge it and I let my room get super dirty before I even think about cleaning it. I am always trying to get to uni in about 20 minutes when really it should take me a good half an hour drive. That is because I even procrastinate getting out of bed. I press snooze about five times, then usually end up falling back to sleep and having to get ready in a mad rush.
I wish I was more organised with my time. Really I hate procrastinating and I wish I could kick the habit. I try writing things down in my plan, having a schedule, but still I find ways around it. I will think of any reason not to do something. I'm addicted to procrastinating!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
BACK TO BLOGGING
So I've been a very unfaithful blogger and for that I apologise. I have been super busy lately and have had hardly any free time to do anything remotely enjoyable, such as blog! I have been flat out with uni assignments (I have handed in two and have another five to hand in within the next four weeks). I can't complain though because some of the assignment topics have been rather fun and interesting to research. Such as an assignment on the iSnack 2.0 campaign, a report on visitors to the Melbourne Zoo and I have an upcoming assignment on fandom (I think I will do it on Harry Potter)!! Did I ever mention I love my degree? Because I do ;)
The other reason I have been so busy is because I have been working so much. I like my job but I am getting suck of doing the same things every shift. I found out today I am being rostered on to work 2-7 EVERY Saturday and Sunday! Goodbye to my already non-existent social life!
Other exciting news is that my best friend Danielle is pregnant! So now I have both my best friend and my sister expecting babies, this year is getting more exciting each day. I am so excited to be an aunty, it is going to be amazing. Danielle is due approximately five weeks after Connie. August/September is going to be a crazy crazy time.
In other news my boyfriend and I are getting closer each day in saving enough money for a home loan deposit. I am so keen to move out, I am far too impatient. We are hoping to have enough money by August and then we will start looking for that perfect first home.
At the moment that's my life in a nutshell. This weekend, besides working, I plan on buying the New Moon DVD and watching it on repeat. Sad I know! Eclipse comes out in about 9 weeks. EXCITING!
I promise to blog more and I apologise for my lack thereof.
Love Monipops
P.S I'd like to say thank you to Frangipani Princess for passing on the blog award to me (I'll post a response asap) and I'd also like to congratulate her on her new role as teen mag reviewer on Girl With A Satchel ;)
The other reason I have been so busy is because I have been working so much. I like my job but I am getting suck of doing the same things every shift. I found out today I am being rostered on to work 2-7 EVERY Saturday and Sunday! Goodbye to my already non-existent social life!
Other exciting news is that my best friend Danielle is pregnant! So now I have both my best friend and my sister expecting babies, this year is getting more exciting each day. I am so excited to be an aunty, it is going to be amazing. Danielle is due approximately five weeks after Connie. August/September is going to be a crazy crazy time.
In other news my boyfriend and I are getting closer each day in saving enough money for a home loan deposit. I am so keen to move out, I am far too impatient. We are hoping to have enough money by August and then we will start looking for that perfect first home.
At the moment that's my life in a nutshell. This weekend, besides working, I plan on buying the New Moon DVD and watching it on repeat. Sad I know! Eclipse comes out in about 9 weeks. EXCITING!
I promise to blog more and I apologise for my lack thereof.
Love Monipops
P.S I'd like to say thank you to Frangipani Princess for passing on the blog award to me (I'll post a response asap) and I'd also like to congratulate her on her new role as teen mag reviewer on Girl With A Satchel ;)
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
THE LAST SONG MOVIE REVIEW
So finally went and saw The Last Song and strangely enough, I enjoyed it. For some reason I thought that it would be a cute and fluffy romance but I was totally wrong. Who was I to make such a quick judgment when I haven't even read the book yet. I must admit the acting was umm kind of embarrassing but I think it was the storyline I enjoyed.
Just like Taylor Swift copped bad reviews for her appearance in Valentine's Day, Miley Cyrus has also been receiving bad reviews with critics saying she should 'stick to her music'. Lou Lumenick from the New York Post said, "Cyrus pouts her way through a fire, a wedding and a funeral." Even though this was Miley's first major acting role and I think she did an okay job, I do agree her facial expressions were rather, lets say annoying.
The Last Song is about how Ronnie (Miley Cyrus) spends the summer with her estranged father where they eventually reconnect with each other through music. Ronnie also falls for local boy Will (Liam Hemsworth) who I must add, is a total hottie! They are so cute together and its even more cute that they are together in real life.
Jonah (Ronnies little brother) was absolutely hilarious and said the funniest one liners. He was definitely my favourite character.
The movie was romantic, funny and somewhat sad and other than Miley's sour pout I must say The Last Song was totally sweet.
Just like Taylor Swift copped bad reviews for her appearance in Valentine's Day, Miley Cyrus has also been receiving bad reviews with critics saying she should 'stick to her music'. Lou Lumenick from the New York Post said, "Cyrus pouts her way through a fire, a wedding and a funeral." Even though this was Miley's first major acting role and I think she did an okay job, I do agree her facial expressions were rather, lets say annoying.
The Last Song is about how Ronnie (Miley Cyrus) spends the summer with her estranged father where they eventually reconnect with each other through music. Ronnie also falls for local boy Will (Liam Hemsworth) who I must add, is a total hottie! They are so cute together and its even more cute that they are together in real life.
Jonah (Ronnies little brother) was absolutely hilarious and said the funniest one liners. He was definitely my favourite character.
The movie was romantic, funny and somewhat sad and other than Miley's sour pout I must say The Last Song was totally sweet.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
HEAD OUTTA THE CLOUDS AND INTO THE BOOKS
Just so you know, I don't feel like blogging at the moment. I honestly am so stressed out with my uni assignments. I have three due in the next 2 weeks. This picture describes how I feel. I have a stack of reading to do. I need to study. Just the thought of it makes me feel sick.
Peace.
Peace.
Monday, March 29, 2010
I'LL TASTE THE SKY AND FEEL ALIVE AGAIN
Whenever I am sad I listen to Owl City. I don't exactly know why but for some reason all of their songs make me so happy. I can be having the worst of days and as soon as an Owl City song plays on my iPod in my car I am overwhelmed with excitement.Hello Seattle and The Saltwater room are probably my most favourite of their songs (I did really like Fireflies until it was played 1000 times a day on the radio).
All of the lyrics to all Owl City songs are so random and weird, but I think that is why I love them. Because in this weird jumbled way, they all make sense to me. I swear, Adam Young is a genius.
These are my favourite lyrics from some of my favourite Owl City songs.
The Bird and The Worm
You and I left our troubles far behind, troubles far behind
But I still have just one more question on my mind
For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas
With friends like these well, who needs enemies
If My Heart Was A House
It makes me smile because you said it best
I would clearly feel blessed if the sun rose up from the west
Flower balm perfume, all my clothes smell like you
Cause your favorite shade is navy blue
I walk slowly when I'm on my own
Yeah, but frankly I still feel alone
So I may as well ditch my dismay
Bombs away, bombs away
Captains and Cruise Ships
Old captains and brand new cruise ships
Sailing over the brimy sea
When I crash my beloved desk job
And swim through the debris
I'll cut loose leave this mad house all for the atlantic blue
I'll stroll down your treelined driveway, and sail the ocean with you
The Saltwater Room
All the subways around create a great sound
To my motion fatigue, farewell with your ear to a seashell
You can hear the waves in underwater caves
As if you actually were inside a saltwater room
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
Only time, only time
The Tip Of The Iceberg
I'll travel the sub-zero tundra
I'll break glaciers and frozen lakes
And that's just the tip of the iceberg
I'll do whatever it takes to change
Farewell powdery paradise
We'd rather skate on the thinnest ice
Fingers failed us before they froze
Frostbite bit down on all our
Hello Seattle
Hello Seattle, I am the crescent moon
Shining down on your face
I will disguise myself as a sleeping pill
And descend inside of you
Hello Seattle, I am a cold seahorse
Feeling warm in your sand
I sing about the tide and the ocean surf
Rolling in the evening breeze
Thank you Adam Young, for making me smile every single day.
What is your favourite Owl City song? And if you don't know of Owl City, please buy their Ocean Eyes CD. You won't regret it.
All of the lyrics to all Owl City songs are so random and weird, but I think that is why I love them. Because in this weird jumbled way, they all make sense to me. I swear, Adam Young is a genius.
These are my favourite lyrics from some of my favourite Owl City songs.
The Bird and The Worm
You and I left our troubles far behind, troubles far behind
But I still have just one more question on my mind
For all my pals who live in the oceans and the seas
With friends like these well, who needs enemies
If My Heart Was A House
It makes me smile because you said it best
I would clearly feel blessed if the sun rose up from the west
Flower balm perfume, all my clothes smell like you
Cause your favorite shade is navy blue
I walk slowly when I'm on my own
Yeah, but frankly I still feel alone
So I may as well ditch my dismay
Bombs away, bombs away
Captains and Cruise Ships
Old captains and brand new cruise ships
Sailing over the brimy sea
When I crash my beloved desk job
And swim through the debris
I'll cut loose leave this mad house all for the atlantic blue
I'll stroll down your treelined driveway, and sail the ocean with you
The Saltwater Room
All the subways around create a great sound
To my motion fatigue, farewell with your ear to a seashell
You can hear the waves in underwater caves
As if you actually were inside a saltwater room
Time together isn't ever quite enough
When you and I are alone, I've never felt so at home
What will it take to make or break this hint of love?
Only time, only time
The Tip Of The Iceberg
I'll travel the sub-zero tundra
I'll break glaciers and frozen lakes
And that's just the tip of the iceberg
I'll do whatever it takes to change
Farewell powdery paradise
We'd rather skate on the thinnest ice
Fingers failed us before they froze
Frostbite bit down on all our
Hello Seattle
Hello Seattle, I am the crescent moon
Shining down on your face
I will disguise myself as a sleeping pill
And descend inside of you
Hello Seattle, I am a cold seahorse
Feeling warm in your sand
I sing about the tide and the ocean surf
Rolling in the evening breeze
Thank you Adam Young, for making me smile every single day.
What is your favourite Owl City song? And if you don't know of Owl City, please buy their Ocean Eyes CD. You won't regret it.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
I LOVE SKINS
I have a new addiction. Skins. It is quite definitely one of my favourite television shows ever.
Skins is a British TV drama that follows the lives of a group of teenagers through the two years of sixth form. Every two series the entire cast is replaced as the characters leave sixth form. I am quite disappointed about this as there are some characters in the first two series that I absolutely love. I have just finished the first two seasons and they were amazing. I brought season three of Ebay last week and am hoping it will arrive tomorrow. Although I will have to say goodbye to my favourite characters Chris and Cassie I am excited to see the introduction of the new characters. The following is a list of the Skins cast from the first two seasons.
Tony Stonem: Tony is one of the main characters. He is attractive, extremely popular and somewhat troublesome. He is often at the centre of the drama within the T.V show but often his manipulative and cunning ways go unnoticed. At the end of season one something major happens to Tony that shapes his character entirely in the second season.
Sid Jenkins: Sid is Tony's best friend and in season two also is in love with Tony's girlfriend. Sid is the dorky sidekick who is often hidden in the shadows of Tony's limelight. He is not very good at schoolwork and struggles to maintain relationships but he is adorable. I love Sid.
Michelle Richardson: Michelle is Tony's girlfriend and she is also attractive and popular. I like Michelle but it annoys me that she takes Tony back after he cheats on her.
Cassie Ainsworth: Cassie is by far my favourite character. She is simply amazing and her character is so interesting and unpredictable. She is 'spacey' and sometimes a little crazy. She is continually saying and doing random things and I love all of the outfits she wears. Cassie acts happy and positive to mask her emotional and mental struggles with her eating disorder. Her trademark saying "wow!"
Jal Fazer: Most of the story lines surrounding Jal are to do with her passion and talents for playing the clarinet. She is an extremely talented musician and so is her father and brother. I like Jal's character, she is mature and responsible. In the second season she is faced with the death of her boyfriend and the possibility of being a mother.
Chris Miles: Chris is hilarious hence the reason he is one of my favourite characters. He is so funny and is the party animal of the group. He is forced to live on his own after both of his parents have left him and his brother passes away. He collects medicinal boxes and likes goldfish. He also has a major crush on his Psychology teacher Angie.
Maxxie Oliver: Maxxie openly embraces his sexuality and isn't afraid to admit that he is gay. He loves to dance and is a really good artist. He is a well liked character and is Anwar's best friend.
Anwar Kharral: Anwar prays five times a day although he is not very devoted to his religion as he regularly takes drugs and takes part in pre-marital sex. Maxxie is Anwar's best friend and often homosexuality is an issue for Anwar and his family to accept.
I love Skins. Although the storylines and plot may seem controversial Skins explores many issues such as substance abuse, dysfunctional families, eating disorders, disabilities, pregnancy, religion, sexuality and death.
Skins is fantastic and if you haven't seen it yet, please do!
Skins is a British TV drama that follows the lives of a group of teenagers through the two years of sixth form. Every two series the entire cast is replaced as the characters leave sixth form. I am quite disappointed about this as there are some characters in the first two series that I absolutely love. I have just finished the first two seasons and they were amazing. I brought season three of Ebay last week and am hoping it will arrive tomorrow. Although I will have to say goodbye to my favourite characters Chris and Cassie I am excited to see the introduction of the new characters. The following is a list of the Skins cast from the first two seasons.
Tony Stonem: Tony is one of the main characters. He is attractive, extremely popular and somewhat troublesome. He is often at the centre of the drama within the T.V show but often his manipulative and cunning ways go unnoticed. At the end of season one something major happens to Tony that shapes his character entirely in the second season.
Sid Jenkins: Sid is Tony's best friend and in season two also is in love with Tony's girlfriend. Sid is the dorky sidekick who is often hidden in the shadows of Tony's limelight. He is not very good at schoolwork and struggles to maintain relationships but he is adorable. I love Sid.
Michelle Richardson: Michelle is Tony's girlfriend and she is also attractive and popular. I like Michelle but it annoys me that she takes Tony back after he cheats on her.
Cassie Ainsworth: Cassie is by far my favourite character. She is simply amazing and her character is so interesting and unpredictable. She is 'spacey' and sometimes a little crazy. She is continually saying and doing random things and I love all of the outfits she wears. Cassie acts happy and positive to mask her emotional and mental struggles with her eating disorder. Her trademark saying "wow!"
Jal Fazer: Most of the story lines surrounding Jal are to do with her passion and talents for playing the clarinet. She is an extremely talented musician and so is her father and brother. I like Jal's character, she is mature and responsible. In the second season she is faced with the death of her boyfriend and the possibility of being a mother.
Chris Miles: Chris is hilarious hence the reason he is one of my favourite characters. He is so funny and is the party animal of the group. He is forced to live on his own after both of his parents have left him and his brother passes away. He collects medicinal boxes and likes goldfish. He also has a major crush on his Psychology teacher Angie.
Maxxie Oliver: Maxxie openly embraces his sexuality and isn't afraid to admit that he is gay. He loves to dance and is a really good artist. He is a well liked character and is Anwar's best friend.
Anwar Kharral: Anwar prays five times a day although he is not very devoted to his religion as he regularly takes drugs and takes part in pre-marital sex. Maxxie is Anwar's best friend and often homosexuality is an issue for Anwar and his family to accept.
I love Skins. Although the storylines and plot may seem controversial Skins explores many issues such as substance abuse, dysfunctional families, eating disorders, disabilities, pregnancy, religion, sexuality and death.
Skins is fantastic and if you haven't seen it yet, please do!
Monday, March 22, 2010
DON'T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH
I think that it is totally unnecessary to find out the sex of your baby before it is born. This might seem like a kind of random post but my sister is pregnant and finding out the gender of the baby has been discussed many times. I don't think they are going to find out the sex, but I have a couple of friends who have told me that if they were to have a baby they would definitely want to know if it were a boy or a girl. There reasons: so they can 'colour coordinate' their nursery and wardrobes! That is the most stupidest thing I have ever heard. Why would it matter what colour the nursery is. You can always choose gender neutral tones, such as yellow, orange, red and green. I don't think buying pink or blue clothes would be my first priority either. I think giving birth to a happy and healthy baby is more important than what is between its legs and what colour jumpsuit it is wearing. I think that not knowing would be more exciting. What ever happened to the element of surprise. My friend told me 'most people find out these days' which I am struggling to find Australian statistics to support. The funny thing is, ultrasound technicians can get it wrong and you might end up with a totally 'uncolour-coordinated' room!!
Although I understand that finding out the sex of a baby is each couples personal decision I just think that some of the reasoning behind the choices are almost selfish. Many of my friends in America have babies and I think that almost all of them find out the sex of the baby AND name the baby before it is even born. A friend of mine has also already started to buy baby things, such as a pram. And she is only 12 weeks pregnant. Chances are that in the next 28 weeks she is going to probably find another pram that she likes better and probably even cheaper. Same thing applies for naming your baby when it isn't even born yet. You are probably going to change the name anyway because you will find another name that is more 'perfect'.
I think finding out the sex takes all the excitement out of having a baby. I'd rather wait the nine months, be totally surprised when I find out the sex and then choose a name. I know that pregnancy is an exciting thing but like the old saying goes, don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Would you want to find out the sex of your baby and name it before it is born?
Although I understand that finding out the sex of a baby is each couples personal decision I just think that some of the reasoning behind the choices are almost selfish. Many of my friends in America have babies and I think that almost all of them find out the sex of the baby AND name the baby before it is even born. A friend of mine has also already started to buy baby things, such as a pram. And she is only 12 weeks pregnant. Chances are that in the next 28 weeks she is going to probably find another pram that she likes better and probably even cheaper. Same thing applies for naming your baby when it isn't even born yet. You are probably going to change the name anyway because you will find another name that is more 'perfect'.
I think finding out the sex takes all the excitement out of having a baby. I'd rather wait the nine months, be totally surprised when I find out the sex and then choose a name. I know that pregnancy is an exciting thing but like the old saying goes, don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Would you want to find out the sex of your baby and name it before it is born?
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
MEDIA JUNKIE?
I think I can self diagnose myself as a media junkie. My consumption of media definitely exceeds the recommended daily dosage.I am obsessed with reading books, watching dvds and television series. I am in the middle of so many books and TV series its become a little overwhelming.
TV SHOWS ON DVD
Heroes: I have just finished watching the 3rd season and am now waiting to watch the 4th season. I loved season 1 & 2 but found season 3 to be quite a disappointment. Hopefully season 4 wins my heart back.
LOST: I am in the middle of watching season 2. There are like five seasons so I have at least another three seasons to watch.
Gossip Girl: I watched season 2 online and am now impatiently awaiting the third season to come out on DVD as I have missed watching it on Austar.
True Blood: I have only watched the 1st season as I am yet to find season 2 in stores.
Skins: Omg my new favourite TV show is Skins! It is so good. I own the first series on DVD and started watching it again yesterday. Damo has even fallen in love with it. They are screening the 4th season on Austar next Monday but we are yet to watch the 2nd and 3rd seasons. I'm gonna borrow them from my friend and hopefully watch them over the weekend.
BOOKS
Handle With Care: I am about halfway through reading Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult. It is a really sad book about a young girl with a fragile bone disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I really want to finish reading it but have never found the time.
The Hunger Games: My friend Elise recommended that I read this book by Suzanne Collins. I am only about a 1/4 of the way through it. So far so good!
Eclipse: I am re-reading the Twilight Series and am currently up to Eclipse. I am really looking forward for the movie to come out in cinemas in June.
Wicked Whispers: I am pretty sure this is the only non-academic book available for loan at my university library. It stumbled across it in the journalism section. It is written by Jessica Callan, who was an original member of the famous 3am gossip column. It bares all on the journalism industry and gives a great insight on what it was really like to write for a tabloid gossip column. I am only a few chapters away from finishing it. Truth be told, I don't want it to end.
I am also patiently awaiting for Packed to the Rafters, Masterchef and Australia's Next Top Model to return to TV. I also really want to buy this months editions of Cleo and Frankie. When I talk about it like this I really can't believe how much media and entertainment I consume. I am addicted. Really there is nothing better than watching a good television show or snuggling up on the couch with a good book to read. And even better I love talking to my friends and discussing what we think about certain characters and story lines.
What are your favourite TV shows, movies or books?
TV SHOWS ON DVD
Heroes: I have just finished watching the 3rd season and am now waiting to watch the 4th season. I loved season 1 & 2 but found season 3 to be quite a disappointment. Hopefully season 4 wins my heart back.
LOST: I am in the middle of watching season 2. There are like five seasons so I have at least another three seasons to watch.
Gossip Girl: I watched season 2 online and am now impatiently awaiting the third season to come out on DVD as I have missed watching it on Austar.
True Blood: I have only watched the 1st season as I am yet to find season 2 in stores.
Skins: Omg my new favourite TV show is Skins! It is so good. I own the first series on DVD and started watching it again yesterday. Damo has even fallen in love with it. They are screening the 4th season on Austar next Monday but we are yet to watch the 2nd and 3rd seasons. I'm gonna borrow them from my friend and hopefully watch them over the weekend.
BOOKS
Handle With Care: I am about halfway through reading Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult. It is a really sad book about a young girl with a fragile bone disease, Osteogenesis Imperfecta. I really want to finish reading it but have never found the time.
The Hunger Games: My friend Elise recommended that I read this book by Suzanne Collins. I am only about a 1/4 of the way through it. So far so good!
Eclipse: I am re-reading the Twilight Series and am currently up to Eclipse. I am really looking forward for the movie to come out in cinemas in June.
Wicked Whispers: I am pretty sure this is the only non-academic book available for loan at my university library. It stumbled across it in the journalism section. It is written by Jessica Callan, who was an original member of the famous 3am gossip column. It bares all on the journalism industry and gives a great insight on what it was really like to write for a tabloid gossip column. I am only a few chapters away from finishing it. Truth be told, I don't want it to end.
I am also patiently awaiting for Packed to the Rafters, Masterchef and Australia's Next Top Model to return to TV. I also really want to buy this months editions of Cleo and Frankie. When I talk about it like this I really can't believe how much media and entertainment I consume. I am addicted. Really there is nothing better than watching a good television show or snuggling up on the couch with a good book to read. And even better I love talking to my friends and discussing what we think about certain characters and story lines.
What are your favourite TV shows, movies or books?
JUST KEEP SWIMMING
I am so excited! Damo and I finally got goldfish. We were supposed to buy them ages ago, we have had the fish bowl for a couple of months now. Yesterday we finally went to the Leongatha Pet Shop and bought two, there names are Fillet & Finn. I was so scared they'd already have float to the top this morning, but they are still peacefully swimming around. I've never really had my own pet, so I really don't want them to die. I'm scared that Damo will overfeed them. On the TV show Skins Chris has heaps of Goldfish and he feeds them like weed and drugs and they never died so hopefully Fillet & Finn last for a while. They are so cool, seriously.
Damo's one is the whiter one and mine is the orange one :)
Damo's one is the whiter one and mine is the orange one :)
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
CAPRICORN
"CAPRICORN December 23 - January 20 This is an excellent time to begin new projects, especially those that involve dynamic activity or some risk. You will feel full of vitality and vigor to confront life. You won't enjoy sitting down too much or spending time in one room for a prolonged period and will resist maintaining a daily routine."This is my horoscope for this month extracted from Cleo Magazine. Sometimes I completely flick past the horoscopes section as I think they are a waste of time and should never be taken too seriously. But for once, I completely agree with this months horoscope. I feel as though I have so much to do. There are so many things that I want to start doing but squeezing them all in to my hectic schedule is kind of the big issue.
1) I really want to do well in uni this semester so I need to study study study! Last year I barely studied at all. It still amazes me how I managed to get decent grades. I am going to need to dedicate at least 1-2 hours per day to studying/revising.
2) I have recently started a new job at my local supermarket. I initially thought I was going to get approximately 15 hours a week of work. How could I have been so wrong! For the last three weeks I have been rostered on to work from between 20 and 30 hours per week. This week I was meant to work 6 shifts with them all finishing at 9pm. I had to ask to cancel 2 of them because there was no way I could work that much and stay on top of my study. I am going to ask if I can only work about 15 hours a week in the future. I am also trying to organise some industry work experience at a local newspaper and/or radio station.
3) I want to get fit. I am so out of shape it is disgusting. I eat so much junk food and barely ever exercise. I made a promise to myself that in 2010 I would start going to the gym. There is a brand new fitness centre opposite my university so I want to become a member and go at least 3 times a week. I also purchased the Latin dance DVD program Zumba. It is a great way to keep fit so I want to try and do a Zumba workout at least twice a week.
4) In my previous post I mentioned how me and my boyfriend Damien want to buy a house. Saving for a home loan deposit is really my main goal for the year. Today I made Damien join the Commonwealth Bank. The lady told us that we would need to save a deposit of 5% to be considered for a home loan. A $200,000 loan would therefore require us to save $10,000. My goal is to continue saving $135 a week, but since I have started my new job I aim to save at least $200 per week.
The above four things are the main things I want to focus on in my life right now. I hope that I can remain organised as I realise I have a lot on my plate right now, especially with university. For once I actually have faith in this months horoscope as do feel full of vitality and optimism and am confident that I can achieve my goals.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
MOVING OUT :)
Both my boyfriend and I still live at home, but about a year ago we decided that we would like to move out. We thought it would be a good idea to start buying things early so when we finally moved out we would already have everything we would need. Although we are still currently living at home I am so happy that we decided to do this. We are now saving up for a home loan and by the end of this year we should have enough for the deposit. I am so excited to move out and finally use all the things that are stored under my bed or in the garage. Each week we'd put some money aside and then go shopping on the weekend for house stuff. Since everything is away in storage I kinda forgot how much we really had :)
So far these are the things we have bought. They are all brand new and in their boxes.
-Refrigerator
-Washing Machine
-Kettle
-Toaster
-Blender
-Microwave
-Iron
-Pots & Pans
-Dinner Sets
-Bath Towels
-Tea Towels
-Cutlery Set
-Glasses
-Kitchen Utensils
-Rubbish Bin
-Floor Lamps
-Knife Set
-Chopping Board
-Soup Bowls
-Kitchen Table
-TV Stand
-Barbeque
-Outdoor Setting
The only other things we will need to buy are a new couch, television and a vacuum cleaner. I am so proud that we have already acquired all of these items. When it comes to us moving out it is going to make things a whole lot easier. I have chosen to go with a red/cream/black color scheme so all the items match. Both Damo and I are currently saving $135 each a week. So thats $1080 a month that we can put towards a home loan. We are extremely happy that we never rented a house. Personally I think renting is an absolute waste of money. You are only paying off someone elses mortgage! When the time comes that Damo and I buy a house, it may possibly be the best day of my life!
So far these are the things we have bought. They are all brand new and in their boxes.
-Refrigerator
-Washing Machine
-Kettle
-Toaster
-Blender
-Microwave
-Iron
-Pots & Pans
-Dinner Sets
-Bath Towels
-Tea Towels
-Cutlery Set
-Glasses
-Kitchen Utensils
-Rubbish Bin
-Floor Lamps
-Knife Set
-Chopping Board
-Soup Bowls
-Kitchen Table
-TV Stand
-Barbeque
-Outdoor Setting
The only other things we will need to buy are a new couch, television and a vacuum cleaner. I am so proud that we have already acquired all of these items. When it comes to us moving out it is going to make things a whole lot easier. I have chosen to go with a red/cream/black color scheme so all the items match. Both Damo and I are currently saving $135 each a week. So thats $1080 a month that we can put towards a home loan. We are extremely happy that we never rented a house. Personally I think renting is an absolute waste of money. You are only paying off someone elses mortgage! When the time comes that Damo and I buy a house, it may possibly be the best day of my life!
Friday, March 12, 2010
DYING TO DIET
I work in a supermarket and the amount of people that buy weight loss products such as milkshake packs and those muesli bar type things is absolutely ridiculous. I understand that many people in society have the desire to lose weight but I don't believe that spending outrageous amounts of money on weight loss dietary programs is the best way to do it.
At Safeway they sell boxes of 'The Biggest Loser' milkshakes for $39.98. There are only 15 milkshakes in a box. That equates to about $2.65 per shake. People are lead to believe that these shakes work miracles and just by drinking them that they will instantly shed the kilos. The shakes are meant to act as a meal substitution and therefore replace an entire meal. The thing is that people often drink the shakes AND eat their regular meal as well, meaning they will actually put ON weight! I think that the companies that produce these products should be ashamed. They are so expensive and send the wrong message out to people that are obviously uncomfortable about their weight.
A lady once came in and bought two boxes of the shakes. Two boxes, thats $80! Imagine how much fresh fruit and vegetables she could have bought for $80. Instead of substituting her meals for silly weight loss shakes, to lose weight all she would need to do is eat healthy and exercise.
This week at Safeway watermelon is on special for 0.75c a kilo. For $80 the lady could have bought 106 kilograms of watermelon!!! Although that seems crazy I am just trying to demonstrate how much $80 could buy, compared to 30 lousy milkshakes.
I wish that people would realise that spending ridiculous amounts of money on weight loss products is only going to make their bank balance decrease, not their waistline!
At Safeway they sell boxes of 'The Biggest Loser' milkshakes for $39.98. There are only 15 milkshakes in a box. That equates to about $2.65 per shake. People are lead to believe that these shakes work miracles and just by drinking them that they will instantly shed the kilos. The shakes are meant to act as a meal substitution and therefore replace an entire meal. The thing is that people often drink the shakes AND eat their regular meal as well, meaning they will actually put ON weight! I think that the companies that produce these products should be ashamed. They are so expensive and send the wrong message out to people that are obviously uncomfortable about their weight.
A lady once came in and bought two boxes of the shakes. Two boxes, thats $80! Imagine how much fresh fruit and vegetables she could have bought for $80. Instead of substituting her meals for silly weight loss shakes, to lose weight all she would need to do is eat healthy and exercise.
This week at Safeway watermelon is on special for 0.75c a kilo. For $80 the lady could have bought 106 kilograms of watermelon!!! Although that seems crazy I am just trying to demonstrate how much $80 could buy, compared to 30 lousy milkshakes.
I wish that people would realise that spending ridiculous amounts of money on weight loss products is only going to make their bank balance decrease, not their waistline!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
SHUTTER ISLAND!!
On Sunday afternoon I dragged Damien to the cinema to see Shutter Island because I had a free movie ticket. I hadn't heard much about Shutter Island, I hadn't even seen the preview for it. So I was going in with no expectations whatsoever.
Shutter Island stars Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) and Teddy (Leonardo DiCaprio) as a pair of U.S Marshalls that are sent to Shutter Island, a maximum security hospital for the criminally insane, to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando a patient who has managed to escape from her cell. Rachel had been convicted to Shutter Island for drowning her three children. The only way to get off the island is by a ferry, which leads Teddy to believe that Rachel is still somewhere on the island.
The first half of the movie shows the search for Rachel but in a strange twist of events, it is then Teddy who is considered 'crazy'. It is revealed that Teddy is actually a patient at Shutter Island and has been for two years. The doctors and psychiatrists of Shutter Island explain to Teddy that he is the one who in fact drowned his children and shot his wife. Teddy believes that everyone is lying to him and that he is being set up. Teddy thinks that he is being drugged as all the food and cigarettes he had been consuming had been supplied by the staff of Shutter Island.
The movie was very confusing and I am sorry if I have given away to much, but trust me I haven't. There is so much more to this movie that I have not explained. There are so many twists and surprises that my mind is still ticking, trying to find some answers.
During Teddy's initial investigation of searching for Rachel he discovers that Shutter Island conducts lobotomies to patients who cannot be cured of their mental illness by any other means. The staff of Shutter Island deny that lobotomies are being performed and the audience is lead to believe this as it is made out that Teddy is in fact 'crazy'. At the end of the movie, it shows Teddy and Chuck sitting on some stairs out the front of the institution. A staff member walks out of the building holding a straight jacket and an ice pick, an instrument used when doing a lobotomy. This is the part that really confused me. This means that Teddy was not crazy. That Shutter Island was pure evil and WAS conducting lobotomies on their patients. I am still trying to understand everything. I think I need to go and see the movie again. But although many people are arguing that Teddy was crazy, I think that the ending made it clear that he was being set up.
You HAVE to go see this movie. I have done such a bad job at trying to explain it, but once you see it you will understand why. It is one of the weirdest and hardest to interpret movies I have ever seen!
Shutter Island stars Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) and Teddy (Leonardo DiCaprio) as a pair of U.S Marshalls that are sent to Shutter Island, a maximum security hospital for the criminally insane, to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando a patient who has managed to escape from her cell. Rachel had been convicted to Shutter Island for drowning her three children. The only way to get off the island is by a ferry, which leads Teddy to believe that Rachel is still somewhere on the island.
The first half of the movie shows the search for Rachel but in a strange twist of events, it is then Teddy who is considered 'crazy'. It is revealed that Teddy is actually a patient at Shutter Island and has been for two years. The doctors and psychiatrists of Shutter Island explain to Teddy that he is the one who in fact drowned his children and shot his wife. Teddy believes that everyone is lying to him and that he is being set up. Teddy thinks that he is being drugged as all the food and cigarettes he had been consuming had been supplied by the staff of Shutter Island.
The movie was very confusing and I am sorry if I have given away to much, but trust me I haven't. There is so much more to this movie that I have not explained. There are so many twists and surprises that my mind is still ticking, trying to find some answers.
During Teddy's initial investigation of searching for Rachel he discovers that Shutter Island conducts lobotomies to patients who cannot be cured of their mental illness by any other means. The staff of Shutter Island deny that lobotomies are being performed and the audience is lead to believe this as it is made out that Teddy is in fact 'crazy'. At the end of the movie, it shows Teddy and Chuck sitting on some stairs out the front of the institution. A staff member walks out of the building holding a straight jacket and an ice pick, an instrument used when doing a lobotomy. This is the part that really confused me. This means that Teddy was not crazy. That Shutter Island was pure evil and WAS conducting lobotomies on their patients. I am still trying to understand everything. I think I need to go and see the movie again. But although many people are arguing that Teddy was crazy, I think that the ending made it clear that he was being set up.
You HAVE to go see this movie. I have done such a bad job at trying to explain it, but once you see it you will understand why. It is one of the weirdest and hardest to interpret movies I have ever seen!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
DEFINITELY NOT A FOOD BABY
So..... MY SISTER IS PREGNANT!!!
I am so incredibly excited I just can't control myself. I only found out about 4 weeks ago and it was probably one of the most happiest times in my life. My sister is 26 and she has been married for almost two years. Connie and her husband Frank have just bought a new house, everyone was anticipating they would start a family some day soon but it came as a very big shock to me. She is 15 weeks this Friday and her estimated due date is September 1st! I can't wait til she gets a baby bump. Pregnancy is so exciting. I am so happy for her and Frank and so excited that in less than 6 months I am going to be an aunty :)
Ultrasound at 12 weeks :)
To celebrate this extremely exciting news I am going to organise a movie night at Connies house. The movie playlist will consist of my all time favourite baby movies.
1. Juno
2. Where The Heart Is
3. Knocked Up
4. Baby Mama
5. Junior
I absolutely love movies about pregnancy. Juno would have to be my favourite, it is just too hilarious. What are your favourite baby movies?
I am so incredibly excited I just can't control myself. I only found out about 4 weeks ago and it was probably one of the most happiest times in my life. My sister is 26 and she has been married for almost two years. Connie and her husband Frank have just bought a new house, everyone was anticipating they would start a family some day soon but it came as a very big shock to me. She is 15 weeks this Friday and her estimated due date is September 1st! I can't wait til she gets a baby bump. Pregnancy is so exciting. I am so happy for her and Frank and so excited that in less than 6 months I am going to be an aunty :)
Ultrasound at 12 weeks :)
To celebrate this extremely exciting news I am going to organise a movie night at Connies house. The movie playlist will consist of my all time favourite baby movies.
1. Juno
2. Where The Heart Is
3. Knocked Up
4. Baby Mama
5. Junior
I absolutely love movies about pregnancy. Juno would have to be my favourite, it is just too hilarious. What are your favourite baby movies?
Monday, March 8, 2010
FORGOTTEN
It's so easy to forget things. Like where your favourite shirt is, to do your homework or to buy the milk when you are out. I forget things all the time. I'm hopeless. I have recently realised that I forgot just how much I missed my friend Elise.
Elise was a new student in year 12. Moving schools at the begininng of such an important year would have been extremely difficult. I took her under my wing :) I made sure she was comfortable and didn't feel alienated. We hung out everyday. We talked about everything. She never annoyed me or got on my nerves. Really, we were perfect together. In year 12 we were extremely close and I had so much fun with her. Sadly, last year we didn't hang out as much. She pretty much had a full time job and I was a full time student at uni. We spoke sometimes but never got to speak in depth like we used to. In the last few weeks we have started hanging out a lot again and I am so happy. It has been so good catching up and it made me realise just how much of a great friend she really is.
She is very similar to me and we have a lot of the same interests. I went to her house on Saturday night and we talked for five hours. We mainly spoke about movies, television shows and books plus the regular dose of gossiping on the side. At the moment I really feel as though Elise is my only 'real' friend. She isn't a massive bitch like most of the girls I know. She is down to earth and doesn't care what everyone else thinks. Most of the girls that I used to hang out with haven't spoken to me in months. But Elise is always up for a conversation and is always willing to hang out. I know it sounds corny, but I really am glad that she is my friend!
Elise was a new student in year 12. Moving schools at the begininng of such an important year would have been extremely difficult. I took her under my wing :) I made sure she was comfortable and didn't feel alienated. We hung out everyday. We talked about everything. She never annoyed me or got on my nerves. Really, we were perfect together. In year 12 we were extremely close and I had so much fun with her. Sadly, last year we didn't hang out as much. She pretty much had a full time job and I was a full time student at uni. We spoke sometimes but never got to speak in depth like we used to. In the last few weeks we have started hanging out a lot again and I am so happy. It has been so good catching up and it made me realise just how much of a great friend she really is.
She is very similar to me and we have a lot of the same interests. I went to her house on Saturday night and we talked for five hours. We mainly spoke about movies, television shows and books plus the regular dose of gossiping on the side. At the moment I really feel as though Elise is my only 'real' friend. She isn't a massive bitch like most of the girls I know. She is down to earth and doesn't care what everyone else thinks. Most of the girls that I used to hang out with haven't spoken to me in months. But Elise is always up for a conversation and is always willing to hang out. I know it sounds corny, but I really am glad that she is my friend!
Friday, March 5, 2010
VALENTINES DAY MOVIE
So my Boyfriend Damien and I FINALLY went and saw Valentine's Day. Ideally I would have liked to go on Valentines Day, but instead we went last week with my friend Elise and her boyfriend Jimmy when it wasn't as busy. The movie centres around the lives of ten different people living in Los Angeles and how they celebrate and cope with the expectations and pressures of Valentines Day. There have been many mixed reviews about the movie Valentines Day, with critics slamming it as being a totally cliche rom-com that has been jam packed with stars. Rottentomatoes.com gives it a 4.1/10 but I believe it deserves much more than that. Yes it was cheesy, a little predictable and jam packed with an all star cast, but I enjoyed every minute of it. The highlight characters were Julia (Jennifer Garner). Reed Bennett (Ashton Kutcher), Edison (Bryce Robinson) and of course Felicia (Taylor Swift). Taylor Swift has been recieving terrible reviews for her big screen acting debut . It has been said that she was too over-the-top, too excited and lacked focus. I don't know how this can be said, considering the role of Felicia was to be a young teenager totally head over heels in love. This was Taylor's first major acting role and I think she should be commended on her efforts. As we walked out of the cinema even my friends boyfriend said "Taylor Swift was hilarious, she has definitely gone up in my books". Overall I think it was a great feel-good comedy and complimented with a jumbo popcorn it made for a great night out. Go see it now if you haven't already!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
SELF CONFESSED PARTY POOPER!
Last night I got convinced to go to a beach themed uni party. It was an extremely last minute decision and I had to whip an outfit together in about 15 minutes. I am not one to attend uni parties. I hate to go out. I have only ever been out a handful of times and not once have I come home more satisfied than what I was previously. I understand that it is up to each individual to choose what they do in their spare time, but for me to go out to some club where you hardly know anybody, paying $15 entry (sometimes more, sometimes less) and then having no other choice but to pay about $10 for each alcoholic drink. This is not my idea of a 'good time'. People say that going out is a good way to socialise, but really I don't think a whole lot of socialising or catching up can be done when everyone is so drunk they can barely stand up and the music is so loud that you can't even hear yourself think. I really just don't understand why people would willingly want to go out, from what I have experienced it isn't fun at all. There are so many things that I would rather be doing than hanging around with a bunch of drunk people with vomit on their shoes. It's disgusting! I know some people that go out like three times a week. Usually Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. They rave on about how much fun they have and make it out like if you don't go you aren't cool. But I have finally come to realise that they must be seriously delusional or just really insecure that they have to go out just so they can feel good about themselves. I obviously wasn't born with the 'go out and party' gene because honestly I'd rather watch paint dry on a tacky commission home.
Drinking raspberry daiquiris was the best part of the night ;)
Drinking raspberry daiquiris was the best part of the night ;)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
WORST BANANA CAKE EVER
Today I thought I should do something constructive instead of spending my whole day watching Austar or in front of the computer screen. We had three over ripe bananas so I thought that baking a banana cake would be fun and well...easy! Turns out that I can't even bake a cake without royally stuffing it up.
I googled basic banana cake recipe and wrote down the ingredients and method. I'm not going to lie but I didn't use the correct measuring utensils but I don't think that would make a cake go so terribly wrong.
The cake has been in the oven for 30 minutes now. It hasn't risen. It has barely cooked. It is still all moist and gross. To be honest it looks like absolute crap.
I am trying to figure out where I went wrong. There was only like 8 ingredients but somehow I have messed it up. Now I won't be able to take a nice fresh piece of banana cake to work tonight.
I'm so angry!
I googled basic banana cake recipe and wrote down the ingredients and method. I'm not going to lie but I didn't use the correct measuring utensils but I don't think that would make a cake go so terribly wrong.
The cake has been in the oven for 30 minutes now. It hasn't risen. It has barely cooked. It is still all moist and gross. To be honest it looks like absolute crap.
I am trying to figure out where I went wrong. There was only like 8 ingredients but somehow I have messed it up. Now I won't be able to take a nice fresh piece of banana cake to work tonight.
I'm so angry!
Monday, March 1, 2010
FIRST DAY BACK
Today was my first day back at uni for the year. I find it hard to believe that I am already a second year student. I thought to mark this 'oh so special' day I would start a blog. I promised myself I would start one someday, so all excuses aside here it is. Welcome to Monipops.
Monipops will be full of my random thoughts, my insights, facts, information and general chit chat about my daily life. Don't get too excited though. I'm forgetful, often unorganised and quite a procrastinator, but hopefully I can put 10 minutes aside each day to publish a post.
I have put together a list of some random things that happened to me today. Nothing too exciting but thought it would make a nice ice breaker.
1. On the way to uni I drove on a really bad dirt road and almost lost control of my car.
2. Even though I should know where I am going by now I even got lost at uni today.
3. In my journalism class we got asked to tell some random facts about ourselves. I couldn't think of much at the time. But some random facts are that I spent a year in USA, I really like Milo, I can only watch movies with subtitles and I hate bad spelling and grammar.
4. I met two really nice girls named Pia and Christina. At 20 it feels weird to be trying to make new friends.
5. I used an Apple Mac computer for the first time. The screen was about as big as my home television, it was awesome.
6. My iPod would not stop playing Taylor Swift songs even though it was set to shuffle.
7. I was craving fried rice, but of course the only place that sells it in my town is closed on Mondays.
8. I realised I am definitely NOT a party animal. So many people asked me if I was going to the uni party tonight. Of course I am not going, I'm a party pooper!!
9. I have already spent over 3 hours on Facebook today.
10. Today is officially the first day of Autumn. Goodbye Summer, you will be missed.
What did you do today?
:)
Love Monipops
Monipops will be full of my random thoughts, my insights, facts, information and general chit chat about my daily life. Don't get too excited though. I'm forgetful, often unorganised and quite a procrastinator, but hopefully I can put 10 minutes aside each day to publish a post.
I have put together a list of some random things that happened to me today. Nothing too exciting but thought it would make a nice ice breaker.
1. On the way to uni I drove on a really bad dirt road and almost lost control of my car.
2. Even though I should know where I am going by now I even got lost at uni today.
3. In my journalism class we got asked to tell some random facts about ourselves. I couldn't think of much at the time. But some random facts are that I spent a year in USA, I really like Milo, I can only watch movies with subtitles and I hate bad spelling and grammar.
4. I met two really nice girls named Pia and Christina. At 20 it feels weird to be trying to make new friends.
5. I used an Apple Mac computer for the first time. The screen was about as big as my home television, it was awesome.
6. My iPod would not stop playing Taylor Swift songs even though it was set to shuffle.
7. I was craving fried rice, but of course the only place that sells it in my town is closed on Mondays.
8. I realised I am definitely NOT a party animal. So many people asked me if I was going to the uni party tonight. Of course I am not going, I'm a party pooper!!
9. I have already spent over 3 hours on Facebook today.
10. Today is officially the first day of Autumn. Goodbye Summer, you will be missed.
What did you do today?
:)
Love Monipops
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