Sunday, November 14, 2010

END OF UNI

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!

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.

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













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
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Public Relations Research and Techniques
  • Media, Culture, Power
  • Screen Theories and Techniques
Yesterday I had IMC and let's just say, it was not what I expected. For one, the teacher was a woman I had never meet before. Nice, but maybe a little strange. She tended to laugh at her self and nobody was willing to participate in any of her discussions, which made everything just a tad more awkward. Also we were shafted into a portable classroom. It honestly felt like a dungeon, or a prison..or even better, that I was still in high school. I didn't even know that portable classrooms even existed at my university, I thought Monash was a little classier than that.
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.

  • 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! :)
I am certain there is going to be a lot of other fun stuff going on this year, but these are the things I am most looking forward to at the moment. So far 2010 is shaping up to be one of the most promising years yet!

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.

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.

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.
  • 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
I almost think that Facebook is sad. Although hypocritical because I often find myself on the site for hours on end, it is sad to see that people actually 'live for Facebook'. I think that instead of social networking people should get off the couch and make some friends in the real world. In the university library every computer screen is distinctively blue and white as people chat to their friends that are two computers away from them. Face-to-face conversations are almost extinct.

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 :)


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!

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 ;)

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.



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.

Clutter Pictures, Images and Photos

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

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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.