slice of life

Friday: Food shopping. Re-checking myer in case there is an awesome jacket slash boots I just couldn't find. A date at Murdoch with Nat the vet student and Dr. Who lover. Who will show me her noses. Quick scramble to do packing for Salty weekend. Listen to yesterdays lectures I skipped. Roadtrip with Lauren, Geoff and our lard. Salty weekend eating time. Is everything I do based around food? More food. Crash and die quietly. In the comfort of chalets.

Saturday: Hm. Good question. That will be a surprise. Some extreme fondue action in there somewhere.

Sunday: Probably be really fatigued from extreme fondue. Sleep in car on the way home. Die in bed, wake up and realize it is study break. But not as exciting as it seems because OH YEAH Emily skips all her lectures and now she needs to catch up on them. And do a Crim Assignment. And read three eighty page cases. And do her readings. And get ahead on her other assignments. And stop slacking. And work with yoghurt and tutor and remember what maths is and go to the footy. So write a list of things to do. Procrastinate. Probably drink coffee. Bed.

Study Break, or, as it should be better known, Procrastination break. Write lots of lists, do the easy things first and hten leave all hard things till the end. Stress, die, go out to feel better, spend lots of money, become broke and then finally start work at 1 int eh morning. BUT I will have lots of nice pretty new things so it will be worth it!

The following Week...
COLLIE. After working with fun fun yoghurt.

Then back to uni. Hooray =]

In other great news, I spent a lot a lot of money tonight in about an hour and a half. But I'm still not done! But there should always be some reward for working hard and remembering maths and playing with yoghurt. Imagine if we close. I'd have to work somewhere nice and non-smelly. DEAR GOD, THE THOUGHT.
I think I'm quite tired. I think I should sleep.
ASAP.

=]

Spell your name without an E,S,H,I,M,A
ly lon zyltr
how ironic is it that my last name still looks the same =S

What’s your favorite number?
I don't really do the whole favourite number thing. They're all kind of the same to me.

Favorite color?
green or blue.

Least favorite color?
Je deteste le rose! I really hate pink.

What are you listening to?
The shower going. No music now though.

Are you happy with your life right now?
Sure. Like, there's some things that just make me sad, but on the whole it is quite great at the moment!

Favorite Subject?
I'm going to substitute the word 'subject' with 'unit'. And that would Criminal Law, or Political Theory.

Favorite smell?
Ralph Lauren Rocks. Well, it rocks, but also the flavour. Smell. Whatever. And campfires.

How do you make money?
I do the hard sell with yoghurt. I tutor maths which is ironic because I don't even do it anymore. And I babysit. Sell myself. Just kidding about the last one. Seriously.

Are you outgoing?
Well yes, but not like aggressively so. I can be quiet toooooo

Do you like Big Mac's?
Non, je prefere le quarter pounder. Yup.

Do you own big sunglasses?
HA. No. I own loser prescription ones, because without them I can't even tell if a car is indicating. It's awful.


Where do you wish you were right now?
Metaphysically a higher state of consciousness and well being. That was lame.
Physically, I don't really mind. I am happy anywhere I go.

What should you be doing right now?
My French devoir. And a history essay. LAME.

Can you touch your toes?
Sure can. But I have rather short legs. It makes it kind of easier.

Can you whistle?
No, but it's a life skill I'm sure I could do with. What if one day I get stuck in the forest and I can't find anyone because I can't whistle and make enough noise to be seen?
I mean, I could shout or something. But whistling is so much cooler.
Oh, and I mean heard, not seen.

Can you wiggle your ears?
No, I cannot

Can you roll your tongue?
Isn't it joined at the back of your mouth? So like, you can't roll it?


THE DIDS:

Did you ever want to be a doctor?
I don't really do blood. or cutting people with scalpels. or vomit. or sad sick people.
probably not really my scene on the whole.

Did you ever receive an engagement ring?
Oh you know, every now and again.

Did you ever want to be a fire fighter?
No, but Fireman Sam was one of my favourite TV shows ever!

Did you ever swim in the ocean?
Are you serious?


THE DOS:

Do you believe in God?
I do.

Do you know how to swim?
I'm fairly aware of hte whole concept, yeah.

Do you like roller coasters?
NO FRIGGING WAY WORST THINGS EVER INVENTED

Do you own a bike?
Oui, j'ai un velo! yes I have a bike!
What an unexciting possession!

THE DOES:

Does hair loss run through your family?
Uh no. We all have a full head of hair.

Does your car get good gas mileage?
Yes. I suppose.

Does your family have family picnics?
For like, birthdays. But there'sso many of us it gives me headaches.

Does your home have a bookcase?
Yeah, but it's only with my stuff.


THE HAVES:

Have you ever been to Canada?
Sure have! It was nice =]


Have you ever gone fishing?
Once and never again. I caught the same fish twice and it was all slimy and wriggly. Rank.


Have you ever seen a celebrity?
See them all the time in the movies. It's quite fabulous.

Have you ever been on a motorcycle?
Yes, but that was scary.I'd like to go again on a less scary one.



THE HOWS:

How much money do you have on you right now?
like twenty five. i gave some cash to the parents.

How many cars have you owned?
none!


How many jobs have you had?
six! wait.... eight!

How tall are you?
just tall enough.


THE LASTS:

Last thing you said out loud?
My ear hurts. A lot.

Last time you ate at McDonalds?
Uhhhh....a little while ago.

Last grade completed?
YEAR TWELVE! DONE AND DONE. No more high school for me.

Last thing you bought?
A cookie. It was yum =]


THE WHATS:

What is the temperature outside?
Night. If that's a temperature.
It is now.

What time did you wake up?
8:30! It was the best thing ever!

Well, now that I've officially wasted all that time, I was going to say something deep and profound. But I don't remmeber what it was.

Week's plans:
Wednesday: Dance! Uni. Essay.
Thursday: uni, working and deciding on fun fun themes for parties.
Friday: Shopping for Salty food, handing in godforesaken history essay, having lunch with nosey-Nat (she is doing vet and she gets to see noses), more shopping for other fun things, road trip to salty!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hooray. For a quiet weekend with no no work =]

what emily likes about life

Stage Shows, especially really good ones, like Miss Saigon.
Being busy but not tired. That is not entirely true of the moment, but never mind! One day it will be.
Learning really cool things about Law, Politics, History and French.
Finding about the weird and wonderful world of Criminal Law
Brushing my hair
Being paid to do stuff, and thus having money to do other stuff which is always better than what you're paid to do
Gatherings of friends
The occasional bit of solitude
Chocolate
The colour orange and the shenanigans of wearing orange in a tigerish form on Canning Highway
People not knowing too much.
Jane Austen and her hilariously funny recollection of life
Comfortable pjs
slowing getting direction
letting other people make decisions for me
reliving the St. Hilda's Arts Fest experience
pretty dresses
relaxing songs
discovering the benefits of typing lectures and going to lectures so you don't have to listen on lectopia later. because lectopia is ghey
chocolate froghurt & hot showers_{not together =S}

And nice hugs. And what it feels like after crying, which is emo. Not that I've cried at all recently =S I was just thinking about how nice it always feels AFTERWARDS. It's like your eyes get washing, in a more-than-literal way.

april

Some interesting facts:
* in France they have April Fish instead of April Fools. That's just weird.
* dance is exciting and wonderful
* my phone bill has soared once again
* my leg is still peeling
* I have an assignment about the Simpsons and Criminal Law. How ironic.
* I miss Easter and the good excuse it gave you to eat chocolate
* everyone has a boyfriend all of a sudden=S
* tea is so wonderful
* it is almost winter clothes season!
* A Beautiful Mind is my new favourite movie
* Mum is STILL addicted to Big Fat Loser.
* I'm going to turn into one of those pretentious people who use a laptop in lectures
* except it's kind of weird because my Mac is really noisy
* I love Juno
* I'm also contemplating cutting my hair
* There are not many days until Salty weekend and Collie roadtrip!
* Je vais acheter les oeufs. I just like those weird words
* Driving is ghey

hmmm

I've been thinking about some things. I have decided to discuss them.

1) Busyness. As in being busy all the time, every second of every day with no break. That kind of busy. I'm trying to decide if this is a good thing. In some ways you're getting out everything you can of your day and your time and all of that. So you are productive. But then in other ways you may potentially be burnt out. Or stressed out, or something'd out. But I don't know if there's such thing as a healthy balance. And how do you even know what to say 'no' to anyway? Some people seem to have that all sussed. But it is way too difficult to discern. And who do you please?

2) Privacy. What is the best thing to be? Like not tell anyone anything, or be really open? Or find some middle ground? I swear the middle ground does not exist though. It cannot. And one thing I struggle with is telling people things and them feeling as though now they're a part of it. I guess it's important to decide who to share your life with and who you want accountability from, and who you don't. But that's hard.

3) Being focussed. I lose focus very easily.So I'm wondering whether being multi-focussed is a good thing? I guess this kind of relates to busyness, but I mean in more a general kind of learning way - is it better to learn one thing at a time or have lots going on?

4) Working. I have one question. Is it PHYSICALLY POSSIBLE TO FORCE A CUSTOMER TO BUY YOGHURT ON A TUESDAY MORNING WHEN THERE IS LIKE NOONE AT GARDEN CITY? NO! SO HOW ON EARTH DO YOU EARN YOURSELF MORE SHIFTS IF NOONE WANTS TO BUY YOUR PRODUCT!

5) Middle ground. It is very hard to find the middle ground. Some help would be very nice, thanks.

6) Happiness. It perplexes me the amount of people who find it difficult to be happy. Or choose not to be. I get worried that maybe I'm being heartless? Feelings confuse me a lot.

And Fremantle lost, so I'm going to go cry now. *sob*

an update

Uni is good
Assignments are lame
Busses are mega lame
Especially when they break down on Mounts Bay Road
Pyjamas are good
Movies are fun
Highlighters make reading slightly better
coffee is now my lifeblood
European history is lovely
Law is lame
Lizzii's car getting broken into is lame
discussion is fun
Politics is good and exciting
New people are fun
Presentations are not
Easter is the greatest
Chocolate is my second lifeblood
Selling yoghurt isn't all that bad as long as I don't have to eat it
Driving is stupid
Guy was wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want his Memphis album
I love Memphis
I love showers too
And I like the slow progression to colder weather which suddenly has stopped
I like shopping
I like getting paid to help Discrete kids so I can go shopping
I no longer am organized
I'll fix that tomorrow
Hooray for exciting times

parlez-vous francais a l'universite?

This is the most disgustingly, horrifically sunburnt I have ever been in my life. Law Fresher Picnic, in Mandurah, with no shade, and pale skin means I am basically the brightest pink I've ever seen. It is extremely embarrassing. And hurty. HURTY to the max!! Also, Goon is your life enemy. Never forget it my friends. Never.

Week two of uni has confirmed for me that I like it and I like sitting in pretty cafes and looking at pretty trees and pretty grass and being studious. However, I'm quite overwhelmed with the amount of work I have to do and the amount of time I really don't have =S But I like learning to speak French, and learning about European history, and finding out the cool stuff of criminal law, and analyzing the political system. Not so much legal process. That is boring.

I also like the fancy old books you can get in the library. I had to read some of Hobbes' Leviathan for Politics,a nd it was all old and nicely bound, and had old fashioned English and was just generally lovely =] Lovely I say!

Anyway, the only reason I'm writing this is because I have lots and lots of reading to do adn I don't want to do it because my eyes are all dry and my skin is all burnt and generally I can't be bothered. Life is a complicated and wonderful thing. I read that just before. I tend to agree.

A bientot, ma cheries. J'etudie l'histoire tout de suite. Or something like that.

day two

after two days of being a uni student, i have discovered...

* flat whites are $1.40 in the ref
* the libraries are very intimidating
* people who use laptops in lectures are the most annoying people on the planet
* you have to read a lot
* you also have to study a lot
* it is necessary to fight for your place in the queue for the bus
* nothing exists outside of the law building, arts building and the guild village
* trees are nice
* books are heavy
* keep your phone permanently on silent
* avoid goon
* there are many boring lecturers
* always have cash
* eight am starts should be reserved only for science students
* don't go to the bookshop after ten am
* there are always lots of people walking around
* don't lose your campus card
* don't use the Arts toilets
* expect to see a million school people
* don't be late or else you get embarrassingly singled out
* everyone is a nerd

Happy happy happy

I just wanted to tell the world how ridiculously happy I am for the following reasons:

1. Lauren is home!
2. I have crossed off three things on my 'list of things to do before uni goes back'
3. Uni goes back next week!
4. Lauren is home!
5. Kat just may be my new yoghurt buddy!
6. *secret* but it still makes me happy!
7. I can play the first three pages of 'Dawn' and it doesn't sound bad!
8. Writing letters to Lizzii!
9. Finishing books!
10. Lauren is home!

And I am still sad Lindsay is living on the other side of the country. But I'm very happy she is going to be smart and a history nerd and have basically no contact hours so she can just shopa nd then tell me about all her bargains.

A tribute to Lindsay

Who leaves for Sydney forever tomorrow night to never return. Until July. I am sure she will be wonderful in the world of uni and colleges.
Lots of love her way

What Has Emily Been Doing With Her Life?

1. Yoghurt Selling. Yup. I've been selling yoghurt more than I thought was humanly possible AND I've discovered I quite enjoy chocolate frozen yoghurt. And mango smoothies. I make a mean mango smoothie. And I like getting paid too. That is nice.

2. Dancing. Not that much, but I am now officially a Sole to Soul leader with an orange(pink) shirt and everything! Now to actually remember how to dance.

3. Making Mei Goreng. I have this packet mix fun stuff like everyday. It is so freaking addictive.

4. Waiting Impatiently for Uni to Start. I would rather like to learn again. It's all well and good to earn money and be on holidays and do nothing, but I do like learning. 3rd of March!!

5. Colouring In. Kat bought me a Disney Princess Colouring In book. It is very good for keeping myself occupied. =]

6. Dance Dance Revolutioning. My new goal in life is to finish Spice Girls//Spice Up Your Life (or maybe it was Stop? One of them) on Pro so I can amaze Gary Low.

7. Eating Darrell Lea Chocolate. So ridiculously addicted to Dark chocolate coated red licorice bullets.

8. Spending too Much Money on Gloria Jeans Caramel Lattes. But I do get a discount as a result of Moo =] So that is exciting!

9. Trying To Expand My Music Taste. I've discovered I like everything except the Cat Empire. But I need influencing in what I listen to. Suggestions please?

10. Being Addicted to the Movie Beaches. I really do love that movie. It is so so so so sad.

11. Occasionally Cleaning. I cleaned up the Book room and it looks all lovely now. For a while I was inspired to clean my room and the games room, but it's kind of worn off. I still have to do it though. Eventually. Maybe tomorrow.

12. Putting off Joining the Gym. I'm so angry at myself, I just can't seem to force myself to go there and fill out forms. I think I'm a bit scared about getting a program and not sticking to it. Stupid hey?

13. Writing Letters. I really love letters.

14. Considering a Career Change and Going to the Bus Driving Open Day. Just kidding. No really. I'm kidding.

15. Playing the Piano. I bought the Pride & Prejudice music book and it is so lovely to try (really badly) to play it. I really need to practice more often.

And that's all really! It's all unexciting and uneventful for now.

washing directions

The biggest pile of crap you will ever read :

Gail Sorronda for Target evokes visions of summers past, present or future. Sheer fabrics and sequins transform under sunlight, and a playful use of tailoring is coupled with light masculine features for a grown up twist to feminine dressing

This was written on the Mambo tag for some boardies Jarrad bought:

To wash, Mambo recommends soaking this garment in a cosmic bucket two thirds full of mystic crystals (Australian Industry Standard). Soak for 45 minutes then rinse in a gently flowing stream. To dry, wring first in a 'yin' direction followed by a reverse 'yang' twist. Hang between 2 maypoles and dance around garment until dry. Dude... fold into basket. For best results, wash only when the moon is in the seventh house and Jupiter is aligned with Mars

Now THAT's advice I intend to follow

What a quiet weekend

1. spell your name as it sounds.
em-ah-lee. Or Zyll-ee

2. What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
Chocolate biscuit =] I'm CRAVING chocolate so badly today

3. What does your last incoming text message say?
*hug*

4. Is your birthday coming up?
Well yes....in the same way Christmas is coming up

5. What's irritating you at this moment?
Lack of ability to go out whenever I feel like it

6. Who do you like?
Most people.

7. What did you do yesterday?
Engagement party. Hen's night. Sleep.

8. Pick a scar on your body, how'd you get it?
Patellofemoral reconstruction. Oh yeah. I don't think I can spell that right but.

9. What are you doing today?
I went to church. I played hte piano and got mad at it. I read a book. And I'm going to a party tonight. That is all.

10. What do you want to do when you get out of high school/college?
Well in five years time I hope to have come up with an awesome answer to that question. Until then, I'll good with not knowing.

11. Do you have any siblings?
A little brother (HA! little) and some unofficial siblings too.

12. Are you signed onto AIM?
Uh no.

14. Who's your most religious friend?
Hmm...I don't do the word religious.

15.lyrics?
Are very musical, ideally.

16. If you could change your name to anything what would it be?
People change it for me. I answer to anything, but I guess Emily suits me.

17. What's the best compliment someone gave you?
Moooooooo....
No really.

18. What do you hate most about your school?
People who claim they hate(d now) my school. You had it pretty good, get over the complaining.

19. Do you curse?
Try to avoid it.

20. Last time you took a plane, where was it to?
SYDNEY

21. How many times a day do you log into myspace?
I don't tend to keep a tally. Maybe once.

22. Last profile you went into?
Um, none.

23. What's the first thing you would do with five million bucks?
Oooo....so many possibilities! I'd buy lots of Tim Tams.

24. What did your last outgoing text message say?
So if I call past in half an hour can you squeeze me in? Or something along those lines.

26. What was the last thing you bought?
Ummm....good question. Probably lunch.

27. Next thing you'll spend money on?
Coffee =] =] =] Gloria Jeans Caramel latte. They'll know me by name soon.

28. What's one toy you remember having in the 90's?
BARBIES.

29. If you had a son what would you name him?
Manly. Set him in good stead for the rest of his life.

30. Look through the 2 nearest windows what do you see?
The park =]

31.what does your mouse pad look like?
I don't do mouse pads. =]

32. Who is someone you have drifted from?
Wow a lot of people, espeically since school ended.

33. Which of your friends do you argue with most?
Um...none actually. I don't tend to argue.

34. How many ethnicities are you?
Well, four. Ish.Wait. I lie. Three. Australian, Sri Lankan (I know right??), and Dutch. I try to keep that a secret though.

35. What's your dream job?
Something involving people, fun, brain power and good pay so I can support a family.

36. Who's the last person that you felt stalked by?
No comment =P

37. If you could have any car what would it be?
This car's good with me

38.whats your favorite breakfast food?
Toast with vegemite. And coffee.

39. How do you like your eggs?
Scrambled. Or fried. Or poached. Sunny side up. Don't really care, I just really like eggs.

40. How many piercings/tattoos do you have?
My ears are pierced,and that is DEFINITELY all thanks.

41. Do you care what people think about you?
Yeah

42. What mood are you in?
I'm not in any mood! I'm just fine

43. What's a movie you want to see?
Sydney White! And Sixth Sense, but I'm still a bit apprehensive.

44. Where else would you want to live?
Wherever, but I do enjoy chinthrop.

45. What're the last four digits of your phone number?
4992

46. What song is playing right now?
NONE.

47. What did you dream about last night?
I don't dream really =S

48. A random guy yells to you "aybaybay."
I'd be confused. More often they moo at me. It's so sad.

49. Do you have a crush?
YES! ZAC EFRON CHANNING TATUM PATRICK DEMPSEY CARL RISELY man I could just go on forever...

50. Do you think you will be in a relationship 3 months from now?
I don't know. I don't do predicting the future.

Dinner time!

* Today I was moo-ed at as a result of my bright red shirt which says 'Moo'. It was really embarrassing. I had to try not to laugh.
* I have developed a beach addiction. I want to go pretty much all the time.
* I have also redeveloped my chocolate addiction. This is supremely bad as I keep putting off joining the gym because I don't want to part with all that money in one big go. Best things ever: Darrel Lea's dark chocolate coated red licorice bullets. *sigh of happiness*
* I just called the gym and spoke to Mr. I'm-A-Football-Player-Listen-To-My-Awful-Drawl
* There is still ANOTHER MONTH BEFORE UNI STARTS. I'M GOING INSANE! I NEED TO LEARN!
* I may be starting another job tutoring at Mich's mum's business, which is exciting! Less sticky, more brain power
* And I'm working at the by-election. So lots of cash for me.
* I have made yet another vow to keep my room clean and tidy and free from gross messiness.
* I've also redeveloped my love for writing letters. It is nice having lots of people around who I need to write letters to. I wrote about five the other night when I was babysitting. It was great. they were practically unreadable, which was the cause of my new note to self: improve handwriting
* My internet makes me angry as it likes to disconnect at lots of random and inconvenient times
* I've decided I'm going to start teaching myself a language. I don't know what yet, but I'm learning French at uni so I'll have to choose something else.
* Desperately waiting for my new piano music to come through from Lizziiiiiiiiiiiii at Zenith
* Kind of worried about this dance thing - I am concerned about the fact I haven't danced in...about a trillion years
* Needing a new book - and recommendations for said new book
* Also in need of a developed music taste. Mine is shamefully non-refined
* It feels really strange not being at school - lie I saw all these school kids coming into Garden City and I felt so lost and confused.
* The bank people know me by name. That is embarrassing.
* I'm refining my cooking skills of late. There wasn't many skills to start with, but they're gradually developing. It's kind of exciting.
* Salmon girl was the funniest thing I've ever seen

best day ever

So last night I went to the 'cultural' experience of watching Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' in Kings Park, which was totally not cultured. In a good way. They took the script and then set it in the seventies - it was actually amazing. I want to go again. Any takers? Although if I did go again, I'd take chairs =S it was longer than I expected. But so so so good.

And then today I have played DDR, made cookies and some random slice, and watched Hairspray. It is the best day ever. You don't get any better than that. Seriously. BUT!!!! There's the Harry Potter marathon tonight! My goodness, I'm so excited.

I started at Moo on Tuesday (yup, laugh all you want, even I think it's kind of funny) - and I don't mind it! There is ice cream, and smoothies, and lots of yoghurt - and I'm actually amazed how many people buy yoghurt. Seriously. I don't even really like yoghurt (but don't tell my boss) but I have to say this yoghurt is good...although the frozen stuff is better. And apparently better for you but still... yoghurt? Popular? I don't really understand. But they seem to have been desperate for staff, cos they're already putting me on by myself next week =S Kind of scary! And I'm back to being the messiest worker ever - i always leave covered in yoghurt and ice cream and sticky stuff. *sigh* Kind of wish I'd taken a less messy job but... there is nowhere else looking and I feel bad quitting straight away =P

My cookies taste bad =[ Worst day ever.
Anyway friends, enough of my rambling. I bought a new piano book and have two Pride & Prejudice books on order so I've decided it's time to get back into musicness. So I'm off to force myself to play good again.

Listeriffic

Uni Enrolment: I have about half a tree's worth of paper of information about being a uni student. I haven't read any of it, I'm kind of hoping I'll just absorb it all by osmosis and know everything and everyone without having to try. But, it is all very exciting, my head is on an angle on the student card, I have another email account and number I'll have to learn, and lots of new books to buy. I love new books. Just one more month and all is fantastic.

New Job: Yeah so you're all going to make fun of me and laugh (just like everyone) but I have a job at Moo. And laugh all you like, I get paid, I have no customers yelling at me for losing their trousers and it is clean and organized and I get a pay slip! I haven't had a pay slip since working at Bakers Delight in Year ten! And a uniform! It took me a year and a half to get a second hand uniform at Brumby's! It's just one big novelty. How exciting.

The Gym: Friends, I am torn. Do I join Zest? Or do I join the Melville Gyms? I need help with a decision!

Missing Friends: So many people have run away from me. Lauren is STILL in Lord Howe Island of Luxury and beachness. Lindsay is still off in Europe. Adam's in like Germany or something. Whatever, traveloholics.

Coffee: Now the greatest liquid ever invented. Even better when enjoyed with lovely people. Which is usually all the time. =] =] =]

Dance Lessons: So I'm going to start being a leader with Michelle at Sole to Soul, or Soul to Sole, or maybe just one of those, I'm not sure, but whatever, you get the gist. Slight problem being I haven't had dance lessons since I was, oh, maybe nine or something. Maybe I should sign up for new ones. Maybe.

There's more but I'm sick of a computer screen. I'm going to watch Breakfast at Tiffany's =]

Direction

I've started to become a bit obsessive compulsive.
I write lists all the time.
I'm addicted to the scales.
I'm really and stupidly messy but it makes me really upset every time I walk into my room and there's not order (which is like, all the time)
I like things to be perfectly set out and perfectly easy to understand.
If something isn't perfect I abandon it.
It's really odd! I am becoming a freak

Limbo

I have very little to say as a result of this limbo period of life.
So I'll do a recap of Sydney

* Canberra is a hole, but I sat in the old PM's chair
* Sydney is very pretty
* I spent more money than I have ever in my whole life
* We stayed in a house with TEN BATHROOMS
* Two-bedroom apartments are not meant for six people
* Two boats caught on fire


And that's basically it in a nutshell. Back to limbo!

Exciting things in Emily's life right now

* Enchanted. It was my life in a movie. I love it so much I think I might cry just remembering how great it was
* TEE. 99.75 and very stoked
* New shoes. Even though they've made my feet bleed
* Sydney. Tomorrow
* Coffee catchups. Which may or may not involve coffee
* Catchups in general. Which avoid awkwardness and lead straight to lots of good times
* Engagements. Everybody is engaged! Well not me, but you know what I mean
* Presents. I'm still excited about Christmas presents
* Movies. In general - they are always the best fun
* Bags. I really like bags

Okay this just turned into a list of things I like.
Whatever.
I'm still in an excellent mood as a result of an excellent day so I don't care!
=]

I really love Christmas

rehashing 2007...

This is an in-depth 2007 survey!!
BE HONEST
OKAY

1. Did you kiss anyone?
Yesss

2. Did you date anyone?
Nooo

3. Are you going to kiss someone when the ball drops?
As in New Years? I'll be on a yacht on the Darling Harbour watching the fireworks... I think I'll be too distracted

4. Did you lose any friends?
In a really weird way yes.

5. Did you gain any friends?
Sure did! Some of the best ones too

6. Did you do something new?
Depends on what you mean by new, but yeah I did.

7. Did anyone important to you die?
Yeah they did - I'm sorry she'll miss Christmas, it was one of her favourite times.

8. Did you change?
In some ways absolutely, in others not at all. Generally yeah.

9. Are you happy with the year over all?
Heck yes. It was my favourite so far.

10. What's the best thing that happen to you?
There were a lot of fantastic things - like graduating, finishing the Lit TEE exam, turning 17, getting the license, closer to the fam, new friends, Leavers etc. I think the year in general just rocked.

11. Did you fall in or out of love?
Nope

12. Are you happy the years almost over?
I'm not too big on clinging onto the past, like I had an awesome year but this one will be good too so it's all fiiine.

13.Are you going to change something about yourself next year?
I hope so. I have a few things in mind.

14-Do you think 2008 will be a better year then 2007?
Sure - every year is a good one if you choose it to be. And I choose it to be good.

15. Did you lose your virginity in 2007?
Noooooo way

16. How many things did you screw up in 2007?
A fair few. Oh well.

17. Did you go to an amusement park?
I went to a water park in Penang - Sunway Lagoon. Pretty much the greatest experience of my life.

18. Did you go to a concert?
I went to Boy from Oz but I don't remember if that was last year or this year.

19. Did you go to any parties?
Of course

20. Did you go on a summer vacation?
Malaysia! Rottnest! Denmark! Kalamunda! Soon to be Sydney!

21. Did you lie to your parents?
Mayyyyyybe

23. Did you leave the country?
Suuuure did

24. Did you have a good birthday?
It was very nice

25. Did anyone in your family get married?
They sure did! And Leonie and Craig just got engaged too. It's one big lovely world of weddings

26. Do you think you grew?
HA! I WISH! If I'm wearing high heels maybe...

27-Did you dye your hair?
No way.

28-Who do you think you were on the phone with the most
Don't really know! I don't use the phone all that often - probably Kat if you add it all up, but in general I talk to people not on the phone

29. Did anyone sing to you?
Not in the way you mean it.

30-Did you sing to anyone?
Yup - I conducted House Choirs I sung to my whole House. Ew.

31-Did anyone tell you they loved you?
Yup

32-Did you ever go to the hospital?
Sure did. Not my favourite place it smells disgusting!

33-What did you drink and eat the most?
PEPSI. And I don't know.

34-Did you change your top at least 8 times?
I don't know, perhaps. But I never really use that thing

35-Did you change your profile over 10 times?
I doubt it - I just added to it.

36-Did you change your default atleast 20 times?
These questions are boring

37-Did you get a tattoo?
Heck no! I hate tattoos!

38-Did you vote?
No but I bet if I had we wouldn't have to be putting up with KRudd right now

39-Are you going to make a new years resolution?
If you look to your right you'll see some, but they're just kind of superficial ones

40-Did you stick to your new years resolution from last year?
Heck no!

41. Think you'll date someone in 2008?
Maaaaybe I dunno

42. Where will you be when the ball drops?
On a yacht in Darling Harbour watching fireworks =]

43. Do you think you will make new friends in 2008?
I should think so!

44. Are you hoping to meet someone special in 2008?
Well sure =S if it happens it happens

45. How do you feel, another year has passed you by?
It's a bit scary but I got a lot out of it so it's all good

Random facts

Pepsi is better than coke any day
Macs are becoming more of my favourite
All of my socks are too small
National Lampoon Christmas Vacation is what makes me love Christmas
My aunt is coming from Sydney in one hour and bringing us Krispy Kreme
I love mangoes
I think my brain is shrinking from lack of us
Three sleeps till Christmas
Five sleeps till TEE results
I have pink toenails
I'm training someone at work.. and I've only had the job for the last month
I've promised myself not to spend anymore money on takeaway coffee and I think I'll be able to keep that up for about one and a half days
Sleep time!

money is bad

Because I've been filling this blog up with stupid quizzes since they're fun to do when you're bored and at work, I've decided to rehash the last few weeks because they've been quite exciting.

Rottnest Leavers
* Nice house apartment thing
* Pretty view
* Foul toolies in the house in front and next door
* Lots of teenagers
* Lots of little kids on school excursions who were way too cool for their own good
* Good beach
* Card games
* Screwdrivers
* Dancing at the Oval
* Crazy Phone Calls
* Mango
* Mankini
* Lizards

Speech Night
* Nothing really to say about it, cos it's one of the most boring events in the world. Except the speaker was really good

Denmark Leavers
* Long bus ride
* Sleep
* Lots of really really nice food
* Movies
* Reading
* Beach
* More sleep
* UNO Attack
* Blueberry picking
* Blueberry eating
* Bakery
* Crap Op-shops

Carols in the Park
* Pretty much the same as every other year, except for the super awesome mango thing. I am still in awe of how good it was.

SWAT
* Was good. We learnt lots, it was quite interesting, slept lots
* Good food
* Setting up expensive sound things
* ASK ME ABOUT MY WEINER

Camp
* Interesting
* Spiritual
* Lack of sleep
* Learning
* Face painting
* Talky talks
* Packing up
* lots of minor injuries
* cardboard
* lots and lots of toast
* Caffeine withdrawals

And other than that I've been sitting in a drycleaner taking people's clothes and going online.
And, of course, playing with my early Christmas present =]

back from camp

1. How old will you be in 13 months?
Eighteen!!

2. Do you think you'll be married by then?
Heck no. That is so totally not on the cards.

3. Is it easy for others to make you feel awkward?
Depends, but generally no.

4. What's your least favorite school subject?
Let me think really hard about this and say MEDIA AND POLITICS

5. Who was the last person to text you?
Adam

6. Do you prefer call or text?
Calling is increasingly becoming the more preferable option.

7. Do you have any pets?
Nope, and I'm good with that.

8. What were you doing at 12 am last night?
Rolling cables in the Slingshot room, and being generally annoying and overtired.

9. Do you like carrots?
Heck yes! Although if you eat too many your feet turn orange.

10. When is the last time you saw your mom?
Six pm. So like two hours ago.

12. Are you taller than 5'4?
Um...I don't know! I have no idea how tall I am.

13. How many city/towns have you lived in?
Two, but only one I remember.

14. Do you prefer shoes, socks, or bare feet?
Bare feet, or shoes.

15. Are you a social person?
Sure am. I like to socialize.

16. What was the last thing you ate?
Risotto.

17. What is your favorite color?
Green and blue.

18. What are you doing for your next birthday?
Well I'll be turning eighteen, so I guess I'll have to do some massive huge party and then go out after. If I must.

19. Do you like having your hair pulled?
Oh yeah, please, come pull my hair anytime.
Or not.

20. What kind of jelly do you like on your PB & J sandwich?
I don't. Thanks.

21. Do you like coffee?
Oh my goodness, I am still in withdrawals.

22. Would you rather have money or love?
Love. I am a cliche and I'm proud of it.

23. Have you ever sat on a roof?
I do believe I have. It was a close call to sitting on and tumbling off.

24. What are you listening to?
Finding Nemo. The girls had a burning desire to watch it.

25. Do you sleep on a certain side of the bed?
The right, out of habit.

26. Do you know how to play poker?
Sure do, but it's been a while. And I like to go all in to keep the game interesting.

27. What are you thinking about right now?
The total and utter state of exhaustion I feel, and the fact I have work, babysitting and dinner tomorrow.

28. Any plans for this weekend?
The weekend's just finished. So next weekend, I'll be working, and more things will happen that I don't know about yet. Because I don't plan that far in advance. I have some spare time!

29. What time do you get up in the morning?
It's all relative.

30. Do you eat leftovers?
Why wouldn't you. Yay for salmonella from reheated camp food.

32. Last comic book you read?
I didn't.

33. Have you ever been in an ambulance?
No, and I really hope I never have to.

34. Do you prefer an ocean or pool?
I'm so not fussed. I like any water.

35. What color shirt are you wearing?
Pink. Ew.

36. Do you know how to drive stick?
Yeah.

37. Who/what's bothering you right now?
I'm totally going to tell you, Mr. Quiz.

38. Was your last kiss good?
It wasn't awful, but it could have been better.

39. Have you ever liked a cheerleader/football player?
Footy players are the greatest.

40. Whose page did you visit last?
Noones.

41. Are you a Lost fanatic?
No, that show scares me to the max.

42. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?
No.

43. Earphones or headphones?
If I get to hear music, that's all I care about.

44. At this very moment what should you be doing?
Sleeping. Cleaning my room up after post-exams.

45. Do you read trashy romance novels often?
Mmm...kind of but not really.

46. What is the color of your bedroom walls?
Cream and blue.

47. do you shut off the water while you brush your teeth?
YES! YOU MUST SAVE EVERY DROP OF WATER YOU CAN.
Seriously.

48. Would you date anyone on your friends list?
Sure, why not. Not that any of it would be long lived though.

49. Are you mad about anything?
Yeah.

50. Do you sing obnoxiously in the car?
All the time. It makes me laugh to think people look in the rear view mirror, see me singing and think they could be doing that too if htey weren't so damn self conscious. FOOLS!

But anyway...
I'm really glad I went on camp after all. And I really miss decent coffee.
And I got my new Christmas present! Yay for MacBooks!

Camp hiatus

1. It's about midnight. Who are you texting?
Depends on who I decide I want to wake up at midnight.

2. It's Weds. afternoon, where are you usually?
That's the weirdest question - I so can't answer that anymore. Usually I'd say school but now it could be anywhere.

3. Who are the last four people to send you a text message?
I don't know. I delete lots, but according to my phone, Mum, Brodie, Jarrad and Brooke

4. What brand of clothing are you wearing currently?
Who cares? I don't like brands.

5. Honestly, if you could have ANYONE in the world right now, who would it be?
Zac Efron in Hairspray. Or Carl Riseley.

6. What are you listening to?
Nothing actually. I have switched off the music for now.

7. Your christmas list consists of:
a Macbook. And that's it cos they're way too expensive for their own good.

8.Your ex just asked you out and you say?
Let's see what happens.

9. You're going to New York for school shopping, Where do you go first?
Everywhere. I love New York.

10. You need a new pair of jeans, what store do you go to first?
One of the jeans shops. Or anywhere you can get clothes cheaper than usual.

11. How do you feel about your hair?
I don't tend to have feelings about my hair on a general basis.

12. What time do you wake up for work?
about half an hour before I start. I like to leave things till the last minute.

13. What movie is in your DVD player?
There isn't one, I get in trouble cos I don't put DVDs away. So I decided to beat mum to it.

14. Last two numbers in your phone number?
42

15. Who calls you by a nickname?
Most of the population

16. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
the middle or the right.

17. Do you like roller coasters?
HECK NO

18. whats your favorite tv show?
Grey's Anatomy, Summer Heights High, Thank God You're Here, Chasers, Spicks and Specks... that's all for now.

19. Your last E-mail was from?
Adam.

20. Favorite Beverage?
Depends on my mood, but I'll rarely say no to coffee! I've been having withdrawal symptoms.

21. Whens the next time you'll kiss someone of the opposite sex?
Don't know

22. What do your pants look like?
Denimy

23. Are you tired?
HECK YES!!!!

24. Do you like anyone?
mmmmmm.

25. Would you kiss the cook of tonights dinner?
Robyn Christie? She's pretty fantastic but I wouldn't kiss her...

26. What bra are you currently wearing?
A really uncomfortable black one.

27. Laugh much?
You're gay.

28. What are your plans for Friday?
Work and then babysit. My life is awesome...

29. What is the dumbest thing you have ever done with your cellphone?
Don't really have one...

30. Favorite sit down restaurant
So not fussy. Maccas cos I spend an excess of time there.

31. Bubble gum flavor of choice?
Watermelon!

32. have u ever done something stupid while being wasted?
Isn't that like a prerequisite?

33. What do you want to be when you grow up?
Hmm... I want to have fulfilled what I'm meant to do.

34. The most excitement you had this week?
That scary scary python story. And 'ASK ME ABOUT MY WEINER!!!!!!!'
Long story.

35. What do you usually order at Taco Bell?
I don't.

36. Have you ever sat all the way through Gone With the Wind?
Sure have. I've even read it.

37. When was the last time you were up all night?
Hmm... depends on how you classify all night. I was up till two thirty but that doesnt count. Probably like Salty weekend, if not, in August.

38. Been drunk recently?
Define recently

39. Where is your favorite place?
No one particular place, more particular people

40. Do you ever think about the price of gasoline?
Only when I see it on the signs and stuff. It's not the top of my thought priorities.

41. Do you sleep with a fan on?
Nope, we have aircon. Fans are way too noisy!

42. What is the best thing about winter?
Fires =] and snuggly pjs

43. How often do you hold back from saying what you are thinking?
Quite a bit!

44. How many states have you been to?
WA, QLD, VIC, NSW, SA

45. Are you currently planning a trip?
No... my parents are for me but!

46. Who was the last person you read something out loud to?
umm... the SWAT team I reckon

47. Last time you were forced to do something?
Hahahaha depends on how you define 'force'

48. Have you ever googled your name and found somebody?
YES!!! She's 13!

49. Who's your number one on your top friends?
I don't have a top friends

50. Do you drive?
Sure do!

51. What makes you feel like you are young again?
I'm still young, silly!

52. Do you ever type "kik" or ";p';" instead of "lol"?
No =S

53. Do you know how to play chess?
Yeah, but it's stupid!

54. What's on your mind right now?
My phone conversation...

55. Do you want to take something back that happened in the last week?
umm... not particularly, hey

56. Plans for Wednesday?
Work. Hooray.

57. Last place you were at?
Carousel shopping centre... or Maida Vale

58. Last person you talked to on the phone?
Adam...

emily likes holidays

There has been lots of craziness since finishing school.
More things to look forward to:

* Carols in the Park
* SWAT
* Camp
* Christmas present shopping
* DDR
* The surprise!
* TEE results =S
* Sydney/Canberra
* Uni Offers etc
* Finding a new job
* Ben and Sarah's wedding
* Lauren coming back!

and others.

December One

Last night was Speech Night, so it's official - we are finally the graduated class of 2007. It was quite lovely, because of my prize I got a book called Women Who Write by someone whose last name is Prose, which made me laugh a bit. Yup, I'm a Lit nerd at heart. And it was so nice seeing all the teachers one last time. I like being graduated.

I'm currently totally hating my job.

Leavers = big thumbs up

Denmark on Monday is even more big thumbs up

I'm feeling a bit ill from too much caffeine

My toe has stopped bleeding

And tonight I watch HighSchoolMusical2.

I'll do a more interesting photoerized post later when I get even more bored and disillusioned with my job, but for now, that is all.

a quick break at home

What is your middle name?
Alison. After my great grandmother.

What color is your mailbox?
White, with a bit of decorative rust to give it that antiquey feel. That's a lie, it's just rusty.

Are you single?
Sure am.

Have you ever hit a deer?
All the time. All those deers running around the suburbs of Perth...

Do you have to drive over a bridge to get home?
Depends on where I'm coming from =S But there's good old Stirling Bridge that I spent a fair bit of time on these last three years.

What color is your room?
Multi. Well, walls are blue and cream, but there is a whole lot of other colourful crapola.

Do you have a small driveway?
It's a bit weird - it gets skinnier, but it's a driveway big enough for two cars, so stop complaining =]

Do you know anyone with the same ringtone as you?
I don't even know my ringtone at the moment. That makes this a bit of a tough one!

What do you do first in the morning?
Wake up. I find it an effective way to make it through the day.

What brand is your printer?
Who cares, it doesn't work anyway.

Do you enjoy fighting with people?
Oh yeah, totally, my favourite thing to do. Are you kidding? Who enjoys fights? I mean sometimes they need to happen which is a bit unfortunate, but on the whole they basically suck.

Is your hair naturally straight or curly?
Straighter than if you tried to straighten it.

Who was your kindergarten teacher?
I don't remember their names! But i can still picture their faces.

What is your ringtone?
I believe I've informed you I don't know. But to reinforce that - I don't know. WAIT! THERE IS A RINGING SOUND! MY RINGTONE IS A RING SOUND! How totally boring and standard am I.

Are you taller than your mom?
Sure am.

What curse word do you say the most when your pissed?
Pissed as in drunk or pissed as in annoyed? I'm thinking option b, so I'll say none, cos when I'm annoyed I try to be very and superbly calm.

Are you God?
How dare you reveal my secret. Pfft no way, God's way bigger than some human. Don't say silly things like that.

Do you like someone?
This is such a lame question.

Do you enjoy writing in colored pens?
Only if I'm doing notes I hate. Then I will, because it makes it more exciting!

Does anything hurt on your body right now?
My back is ACHING.

Do you often cry during a movie?
Nope.

Last phone call you receive?
I don't remember, but I called Kim.

Last text message?
Shell.

Do you hate your life?
No way. It's what I was meant to have, it's a bit selfish to hate it.

Do you get mad easily?
I get passively angry easily.

What is your biggest pet peeve?
Long showers. Sprinklers in summer. Kevin Rudd.

Are you cold?
Nope. I love summer =]

Do any of your friends have kids?
Sure do. But I'm friends with those people through their kids, so that's a bit of a confusing one.

Do you know anyone that is pregnant right now?
Sure do. Hmm..

Who should pay on the first date?
It depends on what sort of 'first date'. In some cases, you should split. In a lot of cases you should split.

Do you have any friends?
You've revealed another of my secrets!

Do you have any mean friends?
Not mean to me.

What is the ugliest color to wear in your opinion?
See-through. Get some clothes on, crazies.

Have you ever liked someone who all your friends hate?
Uhh...I dunno! I don't think so. Maybe =S

Have you ever felt like driving off a cliff, seriously?
Are you joking me?

Have you ever contemplated suicide?
No way. I love life too much.

Do you scratch your ears?
No that's weird.

Who was the last person to hug you?
Mum and Dad. It was a family hug.

What brand are the pant/jeans you're wearing right now?
I'm not wearing pants.
Hahahah I'm wearing a dress =] and it's cotton on. Like most of my clothes.

How tall are you?
Quite not tall.

What is the closest green object?
Nail polish!

If you were born the opposite sex, what would your parents name you?
I assume Jarrad, cos that's what they called my brother. But I don't know. I think they knew I was a girl, so it all doesn't count.

Do you want to have kids?
Absolutely.

What is the brightest color you're wearing?
right now? My nailpolish - green, yellow, pink and orange.

Who is the friend you have that you would never have expected to have?
I reckon the group of girls from school right now. I love them all to bits, but when I first went there I never would have thought we'd be close. Same with a few others, I think.

Who do you hate the most right now?
I don't hate. I don't like Kevin Rudd though. Or Maxine McKew.

What kind of car do you want?
The car that's sitting in the carport right now. It's mine next year, and cars are so not worth worrying about.

What is your favorite video game?
I don't really like video games. Although I was a pro at Yoshi Story. WAIT!! DANCE FACTORY!

Do you like your dad?
I sure do. Even more so right now - he and I think the same I have discovered.

Do you have any TV shows on DVD?
YES! Greys, Scrubs, House just to name a few.

Are you wearing make-up?
Nope.

Do you have a tattoo?
Ew. I'm morally opposed.

Have you ever broken a pinata?
Nah, I never had the strength. I was the loser who couldn't even find the damn thing.

What time is it right now?
Time to get a watch!

Do you know how to draw?
My stick figures own yours.

Who loves orange soda?
Nan.
No really - she does.

Who did you last IM?
Brooooooooooooooodie.

Do you work a lot of hours?
Oh my gosh yes. If I don't speak up I'm at work eight till six.

Where were you in the last 24 hours?
Oh wow. Logue Brook, Pinjarra, Mundijong, home, guys chalet, playground, our chalet, the hall, the amphitheatre... many a place!

Is there anything you regret?
Hm. there's some things I could say I wish I hadn't done, but I don't regret them cos ... in some ways, predestination happens.

Do you know where your family name originated from?
Sri Lanka (yup me with my white white skin has a Sri Lankan background), Holland and some one migrated to Australia a gazillion years ago, so I'm guessing if you go back far enough England, but that's a bit weird.

Is there an animal that creeps you out?
Birds. Ew. And snakes. And mice. Most bugs. And that's all for now.

What is your favorite color ON A CAR?
what about my favourite colour OFF A CAR! YELLING! LOUD NOISES! RARGH!

Do you use digital or film cameras?
Digital.

Do you own an iPod?
Sure do. It's blue!

Have you ever been on a charter bus?
What's 'charter'? I've been on lots of buses, I suppose I would've been on one of them?

Do you like going to water parks?
Waterbom Park in Bali is the greatest place ever. And Sunway Lagoon in KL. I LOVE the water.

Valedictory Dinner

I have to say, Valedictory was pretty nice. I mean, it's fairly typical that St. Hilda's would put a St. Hilda's logo thing on our pearl necklaces, but I have to say owning a pearl necklace makes me feel rather special and part of that whole 'extended network' thing the school has going on. And I like the thought we've finally and officially graduated.


♥

it has happened...

I've become addicted to reality magazines.
Take 5 and That's Life are now my new friends.
I truly believe that you will meet your soulmate through random accidents like turning on your phone and their number appearing on your screen, or while running from a rapist murderer into the arms of a police officer who will both save you from the rapist, fix your car and marry you in the space of half an hour.
Or the spirit of your dead nanna's cat will come back and help you through a particularly painful labour.
Or, and this is a real cracker, you will get cancer, lose both your legs, have a baby and your house will burn down, but you will find your true love from when you were ten and finally live happily ever after, after discovering the reason you had to break up was because your parents were hiding the fact you were secretly adopted.

It's true guys. Really. And therein lies my addiction to these magazines. I am so hooked it's dangerous.

grandparents are awesome

This here is me and my pop. I've been typing up Pop's reminiscing pages, from when he was born in Sri Lanka, and at the moment, I'm up to when they moved to Perth. It's making me cry, the big dork that I am, sitting in front of my laptop all teary. But I felt like sharing how totally awesome my Pop is.

Zyll's gripes

Being in a kind of irritable and sleepy mood, I have a few things I feel I need to complain to the world about. This will be a really negative post, so if you're in the mood for happiness, I suggest you read something happier like that wikkid book Liz got from Miss Lee, 'A Lovely Love Story'. It's just lovely =]

Anyway: Zyll's grips:

1. People who say/type/use the word 'gah'. Yuck. It is annoying and lame and stupid. I actually abhor the word. I get a shiver of disgust every time I hear it.
2. I'm totally with Caitee on this one - people who use the word 'meh'. Tthere is nothing less descriptive in the whole world than 'meh'.
3. Nail polish that chips and goes yuck.
4. Keys.
5. People who insist on discounts or complain about the quality of a product when there is NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT.
6. Temperamental phones
7. Certain people while drunk
8. People who don't get very big obvious hints.
9. My P-Plates that keep falling down.
10. Losing my house keys.

Now all that negativity is out, let us hope it leads to happiness and chocolate brownies, cos I know they're being cooked this second =] =]

Drycleaning

So I'm now officially employed.
And I've spent my last two full day shifts basically all by myself with lots of clothes and no water access to make continuous cups of coffee, reading 'That's Life!' and 'Take 5', two of Australia's worst magazines ever.
So, my dear friends, if you are at Southlands for some unknown reason, PLEASE, I am begging you, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! come and save me from death by reality magazines. Even if it is just for five minutes of non-customer interaction, I would be forever grateful.
Other than that, I'm enjoying this whole getting-paid thing. It has been a while. But it is just as excitingly wonderful.

And as another really boring update, I have lovely new bathers, we went fruitlessly party-hopping last night and Kat is pregnant with my children. Just in case you'd like to know.
Oh and also, I'm a bit over this whole 'I'm leaving to join the army thing'. I'm going to miss all my army recruit friends - they'll come back all serious and uber macho. Not that that's a bad thing, but it just won't be the same *sigh* Machoness is good in certain doses, but super macho and, if you're like my cousin Jennifer, constantly marching as though you're about to be called to attention and told to about turn any moment, gets slightly socially awkward.
But I'll still love them both anyway.

Counting Down//

// one more exam
// three more essays
// three days till the weekend
// two days until a new job
// twelve days till Leavers
// nine days till Salty
// $65 till new shoes!
// seven days till Valedictory dinner
// one month and lots of days till results
// aaaages till Guy Sebastian but I'm excited anyway!

So I'd really just love to declare to the world how totally and completely excited I am that I've FINISHED SCHOOL.
FOREVER!!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

school these days...you'd have to be a fool these days...

2007

you were in year : 12

And your school : St. Hildas!

***ENGLISH*** (Lit - you forgot that part)
1. Who do you sit with?
Jessie, Ari and Lindsay when she swapped into our class.

2. Who is the most annoying in the class?
BAHHAHAA. Oh my goodness. The girl who was constantly eating no matter what period it was, even if it was five minutes before lunch. Or asking crazy questions like 'is anyone ordering a meal from the canteen?' in hte middle of someone's oral. Weiiiiird girl.

3.Do you like the teacher?
I love Miss Paul.

4. Best memory in this lesson?
There's been many great ones. Oh dear. When I read Alex's one of this, I nearly died form all the hilarious memories.

***MATHS***

1. Who do you sit with?
Megan and Immy

2.Teachers name?
Mrs Runnalls

3.Funniest In Class?
Everyone was funny in their own special way =]

4.Best Friend In This Class?
Well Linds is the only one from the lovely group, but she sat at the front like the smart chicken she was. So Megan and Immy were my friends =] they looked after me!

5.Nerdiest?
We were the 'top Applic class'. We were all nerds.


***SCIENCE***

1. who do you sit with?
Sally, Kim, Ari

2. Are you bad in this class?
Sally and I were a bad chemistry combination. Dr VB would get frustrated just looking at us

3.Had an accident with the chemicals?
Oh dear. I don't think we ever got a prac right. I broke a pipette once. Sally poured acid onto my hand. We forgot the indicator. And the acid. And the heating. Man - we just didn't have the knack I do'nt think.

4. Anyone you hate?
Uh...man I can't even remmeber who's in my Chem class aside from those three.

5. Teacher's name?
Dr. VB! She was the greatest.
'GENEVIEVE!!!'

***GENERAL***

1. Who do you 'hang' out with at lunch?
In alphabetical order: Ari, Jessie, Kim, Lindsay, Nat, Sally

2. What time do you start recess/lunch?
11 and 1. On the dot!

3.Like school?
I sure did. But not at the moment. I am highly glad it is over.

4.Subjects hard?
Oh my stars, never ever ever do more than the minimum amount of subjects expected of you.

5.Teachers nice?
I like all of them, but some are way nicer than others.

7.Favourite class?
Lit because it was easy, politics because I could get all my anger out, media because I could feel superior, applic because I could suck and Mrs Runnalls would be proud if I improved, discrete cos we only had two classes ever =S, history because Mrs Amble just cracks me up all the time and Chemistry because...Sally and I had fun =]

8.Worst subject ?
Lit because it got boringly repetitive, politics because IT IS THE WORST THING IN THE WORLD, Media because the teacher just regurgitated Google, applic because I suck at it, discrete because I never experienced enough of it for it to be good, history because.... hmm no I just love History and Chemistry because the TEE was GHEY TO THE MAX!

The end =]
TWO EXAMS TO GO

zyllee is going to fail her politics exam

So I'm totally and completely terrified for my Politics exam. And even Lit. I haven't even looked at Lit stuff. Oh my goodness.
I'm working myself into a panic. SO MUCH PANIC.
I've even had chest pains this week. PAINS! THIS IS SO UNLIKE ME!
Oh my stars I'm going to lose at life.

Addictions:

- Jane Austen novels
- Caramel slices
- Spending money
- Procrastination forms
- Messiness
- Hairspray (the movie not the hair product =S)
- High heels
- Changing phone ring tones
- Answering the phone
- Walking
- List making
- Earrings
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hair lackies
- Colourful socks

pirate dvds

No, not pirate DVDs like DVDs that belong to pirates. But DVDs that aren't real DVDs. They've broken my heart. I was all set and ready to enjoy the wonderful world of Hairspray and the DVD doesn't work!

My sadness right now is unmatchable.

Carl Riseley is my love

I wish I could sing so I could be on Australian Idol and meet Carl Riseley. He is the most wonderful man alive.

I waste a lot of time

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU CHANGED IN 6 YEARS
Six years ago.....

1.) How old were you?:
Eleven!

2.) Where did you go to school?
Winthrop Primary school

3) Where did you work?:
Who works in Year 6?

4.) Where did you live?:
Winthrop

5.) Where did you hang out?
My house. My friends houses. Youth group haha.

6.) Did you wear glasses?:
Yeah - well I was supposed to but never really got round to it.

7.) Who were your best friends?
Lindsay, Brooke, quite a few others

8.) How many tattoos did you have?:
None! I am morally opposed to tattoos.

9.) How many piercing did you have?
Just my ears, so two

10.) What car did you drive?
You're kidding right?

11.) Had you been to a real party?
All the real parties are the ones you have in primary schools. You don't get lolly bags anymore. What a rip.

12.) Had You had your heart broken?:
That would be really sad. No.

13.) Single/Taken/Married/Divorced:
Single =] Oh my goodness, and even if I was 'taken' who is taken at the age of eleven? Please.

---------------3 yrs. ago--------------------------

1.) How old were you?:
Fourteen

2.) Where did you go to school?
Winthrop Baptist!

3.) Where did you work?
Umm...I think I might've been working at Bakers. No. That was the year after.

4.) Where did you live?
Still Winthrop.

5.) Where did you hang out?
Friends places, Garden City and the like.

6.) Did you wear glasses?
Yup haha.

7.) Who were your best friend(s):
Shell, Jess, Brooke, Christina, Lisa etc etc

8.) How many tattoos did you have?
None! Still morally opposed!

9.) How many piercing did you have?
Still just the two

10) What car did you drive?:
Still none.

11) Had your heart broken?:
Pfft no!

12.) Single/Taken/Married/Divorce:
Single =]

--------------------Today--------------------

1.) How old are you?:
Seventeen

2.) Where do you work?
No where again! But I am semi-engaged to work at a drycleaners.

3.) Where do you live?
Winthrop STILL.

4.) Do you wear glasses?:
Sure do. My eyesight sucks

5) Who is your bestfriend?
The seven/six and some others

6.) Do you talk to your old friends?
Of course I do! Most of them anyway, others I don't see.

7.) How many piercing do you have?
Still just two.

8.) How many tattoos?
Okay, you should've got the message by now

9.) What kind of car do you have?
Toyota Corolla

10.) Has your heart been broken?
Nope!

11.)Single/Taken/Married/Divorced?:
Single =]

I haven't changed at ALL. How boring!

1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My hair!

2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Black. I only own like two, and they're camp ones.

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Uh most likely no haha.

4.Do you plan outfits?
It depends if I have something more important to do. If I do, then yes.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Annoyed at the idea I have to study.

7. Do you say aim or a-i-m?
I don't. TAKE THAT. You don't spell MSN with AIM. Geez.

8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having last night?
Oh my goodness I actually remember part of this one! I met this random person, and we went to the beach, and we sat around and did nothing for ages, then I saw Cat and she was with some random and they were running into the water and then I got wet and cold and then I woke up. It was such a crap dream when I say it, but I remember it being good at the time. Maybe I forgot all the important parts.

10. What are you craving right now?
A tea cup that never gets empty. I hate that I have to keep making more cups of tea.

11. Do you floss?
Rarely. I don't really like doing it.

12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Old people. In a totally non-ageist way.

15. Would you dance to the taco song?
There's a song called the taco song? Heck yes I'd dance to it.

16. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
I've never felt the urge, no.

17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Well I've analysed this right, and I don't bite an icecream, because that hurts my teeth. Instead I kind of suck really hard and break it with my lips so I don't have to have that awful feeling of superduper coldness and then eat it. But I don't lick it cos then it melts and then you miss out on half the icecream anyway. But as a general rule I get it in a cup. I'm quite picky about how I eat my icecream, in case you haven't noticed.

19. …?
Don't try tell me this is a question.

20. Have you ever met a celebrity?
I met Nikki Webster but I'm not sure if that's a source of pride or shame.

21. Do you like cottage cheese?
I like Kraft singles.

22. What are you listening to right now?
*looks guilty* Hairspray songs...

23. How many countries have you visited?
America, Canada, England, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. So...six!

24. Are your parents strict?
It depends on what about, but generally no.

25. Would you go sky diving?
NO WAY. NEVER. YUCK. EW.

26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Is he paying? Then sure.

27. Would you throw potatoes at him?
I'd rather eat them.

28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
We're talking about my room here. Actually there isn't. Just lots of very colourful things.

30. Do you rent movies often?
Nah. Too expensive. We own most of the movies on pirated DVDs anyway.

31. Who sits in behind you in your math class?
No one, I was a back seat bogan. For like every class. How rebellious of me.

34. Can you count backwards from 74?..
The question is can YOU count backwards from 74? I bet you can't.

35. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My history notes. It'll be very romantic.

36. Brown or white eggs?
I tend not to discriminate against my eggs on the basis of shell colour.

38. Ever been on a train?
Sure have. Yay for public transport.

39. Ever been in love?
Not 'in' love. I have 'loved'. There is a difference. 'loved' is more universal and less smushy.

40. Do you have a cell-phone?
Do you live in the 21st Century?

43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
Quite a few will be sitting the History exam, a few others will be studying, some others will be doing other things...

45. Ever have cream puffs?
Well no. They sound weird.

46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
No I haven't.

47. What was the last question you asked?
Why?

48. What was the last CD you bought?
I bought an album on iTunes? Brooke Fraser. I don't usually buy my music though, I'm a terrible person.

49. Boys or girls?
It depends on what you're talking about. I suppose both have their ups and downs, but they're all good to have around. You need both to reproduce, unless you're a scientist. But scientists are crazy.

50. What is your bus number for school?
Southern Suburbs Bus. Yes.

51. Is your hair curly?
Very very false.

52. Last time you cried?
I don't remember. I think it was when Jessie and I watched The Notebook. That was the saddest thing ever.

53. Ever walked into a wall?
That is kind of unavoidable.

55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun?
What is Pac Sun?

57. Favorite time of the year?
Summer and Winter.

58. Favorite color?
Blue and green.

60. Do you have any tattoos?
YUCK! MORALLY OPPOSED!

61. The next person you’ll hold hands with… will it mean anything?
Depends on who the person is =S what a stupid question!

62. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No way. Too much background noise.

63. Where was your default picture taken at?
On MSN - Jordan's 18th party. And on Myspace, at St. Hilda's day.

65. Do you like your life right now?
Yes except for the TEE part. And one other part. But otherwise it is grand.

67. What is your favorite animal?
I'm not so much an animal person.

69. Do you have good vision?
Very false.

70. Can you hula hoop?
It was never one of my better skills.

71. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Forgive yes. But there's a lot of things other than forgiveness that need to be considered. For example, is this person a slimy scum of the earth waste of space? It is highly probable.

72. Do you have a job?
Kind of, but I'm not working at it yet.

74. What are you wearing?
My jeans. And my shirt. What are YOU wearing?

76. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Many a time. I grew up on camps remember?

77. Can you handle the truth?
CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH.
Yes. Yes I can.

78. What was the most recent thing you bought?
I scabbed free food from Brumbys this morning. Um. bought. Maybe when I bought orange juice with Brooke yesterday.

79. How often do you talk on the phone?
It depends. And varies. The thing is, when I do talk on the phone, it's usually for at least half an hour at a time. And that makes the parents angry. So not too often.

81. Do you hate/dislike more than 3 people?
I don't hate anyone.

83. Are you sarcastic?
I'm not very good at it.

84. Have you ever slapped someone?
Hahaha not in a 'SLAP' way. In more a kidding around slap way.

85. Do looks matter?
Well sure, but not in a 'you need to be the most perfect human specimen for me to be attracted to you'. But more in a 'I'm physically attracted to you' type way. Cos like if you aren't physically attracted to someone, well chances are you'll not want to spend too much time with them, if looking at their face makes you feel sick. Just my humble opinion.

86. Do you use chap stick?
Blistex for the win!

87. Are you too forgiving?
I don't think there's such thing, but I forgive easily.

88. Do you own something from Hot Topic?
What's Hot Topic? Isn't that K-Mart? Then YES!

89. Do you own a gun?
I own a toy gun. It makes me feel safe and protected.

90. Have you made a prank phone call?
Nah.

91. Have you ever been in a castle?
I wish! I will one day. Cos I'll live in one with Mr. Darcy. I have my life all planned out.

92. Do you like your hair?
Yeah, it does good for a lot of dead cells sprouting out of my head.

93. Do you like yourself?
Well I don't hate myself. That would be difficult to deal with.

94. Are you emotional?
I'm female.

96. When was the last time you talked on aim?
NEVER!

97. Did you meet anybody new today?
Nope. I have only left the house once.

98. Whats the closest thing to you thats red?
My shirt. And my sharpener.

The end.
STUDY HISTORY. NOW.

Tee and other fun things

So, having finished two of my TEE exams, I decided I may as well go ahead and rehash over finishing school, even though it isn't official yet.
And thoughts on those TEE exams?
Worst. Ever.

1. Who was your best friend?
My seven (six...I forget not to include myself =S) and a few others

2.What sports did you play?
Netball! I'll always love that sport no matter how much other people pay it out

3. What kind of car did you drive?
Toyota Corolla - hottest corolla ever. According to the ad. And in real life too, that thing has the worst air con ever.

4. It's Friday nite...where r u?
Either youth, or studying *sigh*, or somewhere else social and partylike

5. Were you a party animal?
More so than other years, but I've always been pretty mild =]

6. Were you considered a flirt?
Lol depends on who you ask, BUT THEY ARE WRONG.

7. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir.?
Yup - I have pride in being in Concert Band and Saintly Jazz. Well, not pride.

8. Were you a nerd?
Nah, but I was/am academic. There is so a difference.

9. Did you get suspended/expelled?
Nope, not that exciting

10. Can you sing the fight song?
We don't have a fight song. We have a hymn. Jarrad's school has a fight song. I reckon that's pretty weird. But it looks funny when they do it all together.

11. Who were your favorite teachers??
Miss Paul, Dr. VB

12. Where did you sit during lunch?
Canteen. And we used to sit around the side in the worst spot ever, until we realized that there are spots where we don't NEED to have the sun in our eyes.

13.What was your school's full name?
St. Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. Affectionately known as Shags.

14. School mascot?
I don't think we have one... Maybe Mrs. Shepherd. Or not.

15. Did you go to Formals?
Of course! I went to ours, and All Saints', and Christchurch's! They were fun. To the max.

16. If you could go back and do it again, would you?
Some parts. Maybe not the school part.

17. What do you remember most about graduation?
Haven't had that one yet... but it won't be much, cos it's rather boring.

18. Where did you do senior muck up day?
Hahaha we didn't do anything. Others did bits and pieces around the whole school but... it was nice and tame =]

20.Were you in any clubs?
Only for the badge

21. Where did you go most often for lunch?
Canteen!

22. Have you gained some weight since then?
It is the bane of a year twelve's existence. You are practically forced to put on weight!

25. Who was your Senior prom date?
Jameson! He was great fun

26. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?
Heck yes!

27. Who was your home room teacher?
Mr. Diaz. Hahahaha what a joke. I don't think he even knows who I am.

28.Who will repost this?
Noone!

30. Do you still talk to people from high school?
I sure do - they're hard to avoid you know =P

tomorrow

My first (and second actually) TEE exam is tomorrow.

That's a bit weird.

that's me

ending school

Great ones

More great ones...

So many happy people

Many a great memory with these ones

Southern Suburbs Bus

St. Hilda's 2005 - 2007 =]

Let's waste time

1. Initials:
E.A.Z.

2. Name someone with the same birthday as you:
There are many 'ones' - Claire, Rikki, Jessica...

3. Favorite fruit?
Mango. And melon.

4. For or against same sex marriage?
My opinion changes with my mood.

5. Are you allergic to anything?
Your face. And sulfur. I always get confused - is it 'f' or 'ph'? Does that even matter?

6. Are you bisexual?
I think that is a bit of a personal question.
But no.

7. Have you ever slept in someone elses clothes?
Indeed I have

8. How many AUS states have you been to?
Five. So if we ignore Tasmania, cos it pretty much isn't a state anyway, I've been to them all =]

9. How many of the AUS states have you lived in?
Two! Although I don't really remember the first one.

10. Have you ever lived outside the AUS?
No sir.

11. Name something physical you like about yourself?
My thumbs. That's a lie by the way.

12. Something non-physical you like about yourself?
Non-physical? What a strange characteristic =S I like the colour of my nailpolish at the moment. It is very very red.

13. Do you have any pets?
No, I can't say I do. Never been much of an animal person

14. What is your dream car?
I really really really don't care. At all.

15. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
Anywhere. Honestly. If you said that you'd take me anywhere and everywhere in the world if I married you, I would. In one second.

16. Are you bipolar?
Open to interpretation.... but no =]

17. What dream car do you want your husband/wife to drive?
Because I totally only judge a life partner on what they drive. I don't care. I don't even have a husband. What a ridiculous question.

18. Where would you want to go on a first date?
Somewhere interesting that would be a surprise.

20. Has anyone ever sang or played for you personally?
Yes =] That was lovely

21. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Noooo. It would be cool, but you'd miss seeing all the pretty lights. But I guess it's a win-win situation.

22. What was the last text message you received:
My phone is too far away to check. Oh! It is beeping now.

23. Have you ever bungee jumped?
No. And I never ever ever ever ever ever ever will. Ever.

24. Have you ever white water rafted?
Sure have. Ohhh being raised on camps and what it does to your childhood...

25. Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you?
Yes and it was weird.

26. Are you racist?
Nope. I have a very complex opinion on racism, but I can't be bothered typing it out right now. If you would like to know, I will happily vent for a very long time on the subject. Just ask.

27. What song are you listening to right now?
Time Of My Life... our leavers song!
It is so sad!

28. What's your favorite song at the moment?
HAIRSPRAY! But other than all those songs... real songs... I don't know none really but I like lots.

29. What was the last movie you watched?
Becoming Jane

30. Where was the last place you went besides your house?
Holy Sheet shop. And before that, St. George's Cathedral. You know, the usual...

31. Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else's property?
I broke someone's ruler once.

32. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex?
Uh yes. It is a weird habit.

33. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
If they are human.

34. What's your fav. body part on the opposite sex?
That's a silly question.

35. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
Mmmm....coffee...

36. Say something totally random about yourself:
No.

37. Do you have an iPod?
I do. It is blue.

38. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity?
Hahaha a few miscellaneous ones... but that is silly. I look like no celebrity!

39. Do you have freckles?
A truckload of them.

40. Are you comfortable with your height?
Well there's not much I can do about it is there? Is anyone 'uncomfortable' with their height anyway? Like seriously! That makes no sense! Everyone is comfortable with the height they are, it's not like you've experienced any real difference. Lame.

41. Do you love someone right now?
I love you.

42. How tall are you?
Not.

43. Do you speak any other language other than english?
Nope, but I wish I did.

44. Have you ever ridden in a limo?
Many a time. I quite like them.

45. Has anyone you were close to passed away?
Yes.

46. Do you watch MTV?
Nope. Ew. Way too cool for me.

48. What's something that really annoys you?
Oh my goodness, don't even get me started. But some definitely include the water issue, people getting paid way too much, especially more than they deserve, and Kevin 07. Rargh. I feel the anger raging inside of me even without discussing these topics. But I digress.

50. Do you like Michael Jackson?
Can't say we've met, but his music is alright. Fun to dance to.

51. Have you ever surfed?
I think the real question here is have YOU ever surfed? The answer is nooo.

52. Do you know how to pump gas?
No. Well, yes. But I hate doing it. It is so bad. I've avoided it mostly.

53. Do you drive?
I daresay I do.

54. What's the latest you have ever stayed out?
All night?

55. Have you ever thought that you were honestly going to die?
Well, I say that a lot, but I can't say I truly honestly felt myself on the verge of death.

56. Were you ever rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room?
No. I was rushed by my parents. Multiple times.

57. Have you ever been dared to do something you didn't want to do?
Bahahaha yes. Oh dear. What a mistake that was.

58. What's your favorite state to live in?
I like WA. It may be small, but it is colourful and everyone knows each other so you have friends everywhere you go. Almost, anyway.

59. What color is your hair?
This is a debatable topic.

60.What color are your eyes?
Green.

61. Do you have any special talents?
No. I'm rather boring.

62. Favorite non-alcoholic drink?
Coffee. Or tea. Or Pepsi Max.

63. Favorite city?
I like all cities. But I especially love London and New York.

64. Have you ever ridden a mechanical bull?
Yes. I wouldn't say it was the greatest experience of my life.

65. If you were working on a pirate ship, what would you most likely be?
The pain in the arse who sits below deck and throws up all the time. Boats and I don't have the greatest relationship.

66. Who do you live with?
My family.

67. Last thing you watched on TV?
So You Think You Can Dance. That show rocks the casbah.

68. Do you wear glasses or contacts?
I wear glasses sometimes. I should get contacts cos my eyesight sucks, but I can't be bothered. Well, that's a lie. I'm scared of putting them in.

69. Have you ever taken a roadtrip?
Many many a time. Driving around aimlessly counts here, and that is fun too.

results

Discrete: 93.2%
Lit: 89%
History: 87%
Politics: 86%
Media: 85%
Applic: 84.44%
Chem: 82%

I am only disappointed with Chem and Applic, but otherwise me = stoked!
Now to get remotivated for TEE...

School returns

Mocks results tomorrow.

Ew.

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via FoxyTunes

I Love Carl Riseley