I had a fABULOUS post planned rehashing the greatness of 2009, but it's late, and I'm tired and a bit full of champagne... So instead I wish you all a great New Year! I am off to Busselton in the morning for the Southbound music festival and general relaxation, so call me and tell me your stories =D
Love you all, Happy New Year and tell me your Resolutions! I only come up with mine after I've slept and it is therefore officially the first!
Love,
Emily x x x
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Bargains!
Whilst I am not a stinge, I love a great bargain. They make me feel accomplished and complete, like I have achieved something great by buying an item for substantially less than it's original price. I come home from a shopping spree full of bargains and sales and great things and it's a better feeling than getting an HD in your hardest exam unit. Seriously.
I am going to share my bargains over the past three days, so you can understand how fabulous the recession is for people with disposable income like me. Not that the recession is in any way fabulous, in fact quite the opposite. But it does mean a lot more 50% off signs around the place, that warm my heart and encourage me to wear thin the magnetic tape on my debit card.
Saturday Bargains.
Saturday was hectic. In every sense of the word. Garden City was so full you sort of flowed through the shopping centre. I bought:
* Beautiful high heels from Forever New, that were $80 down to $40.
* A black bather top from Cotton On Body that was $20 down to $10
* Boardies that were colourful and also $20 down to $10
* Bikini ties that were $10 down to $3.
Yaaaaaaaay!
Sunday Bargains.
Brace yourself my friends. I covered two shopping centres in three and a half hours. I was on my own so I wasn't also accommodating for the shopping and change room time of another person, which isn't a problem at all but also means that you cover more shops in less time and thus buy more. It's a complex mathematical equation. Here are my super exciting purchases:
* A dress from Roads = $42.50 down to $19.80
* Brown flats x 2 at $5 each
* Red Sandals for $10
* Denim skirt = $40 down to $10
* Pandora Charm for Laura = $50 down to $40
* Cotton On Tanks = $5 each
* Shorts for $12
* Hat for $11, down from $18 (who pays $18 for a hat from Kmart? What a joke)
* Scarf for $25 (ridiculous for a scarf I know, but it was perfect! Perfect!!!)
* Chocolate $7 down to $2
I can't even remember the rest, it was so overwhelming. But I've never felt so accomplished before in my whole life. It was fantastic =D
I am going to share my bargains over the past three days, so you can understand how fabulous the recession is for people with disposable income like me. Not that the recession is in any way fabulous, in fact quite the opposite. But it does mean a lot more 50% off signs around the place, that warm my heart and encourage me to wear thin the magnetic tape on my debit card.
Saturday Bargains.
Saturday was hectic. In every sense of the word. Garden City was so full you sort of flowed through the shopping centre. I bought:
* Beautiful high heels from Forever New, that were $80 down to $40.
* A black bather top from Cotton On Body that was $20 down to $10
* Boardies that were colourful and also $20 down to $10
* Bikini ties that were $10 down to $3.
Yaaaaaaaay!
Sunday Bargains.
Brace yourself my friends. I covered two shopping centres in three and a half hours. I was on my own so I wasn't also accommodating for the shopping and change room time of another person, which isn't a problem at all but also means that you cover more shops in less time and thus buy more. It's a complex mathematical equation. Here are my super exciting purchases:
* A dress from Roads = $42.50 down to $19.80
* Brown flats x 2 at $5 each
* Red Sandals for $10
* Denim skirt = $40 down to $10
* Pandora Charm for Laura = $50 down to $40
* Cotton On Tanks = $5 each
* Shorts for $12
* Hat for $11, down from $18 (who pays $18 for a hat from Kmart? What a joke)
* Scarf for $25 (ridiculous for a scarf I know, but it was perfect! Perfect!!!)
* Chocolate $7 down to $2
I can't even remember the rest, it was so overwhelming. But I've never felt so accomplished before in my whole life. It was fantastic =D
Saturday, December 27, 2008
I think this year was my favourite Christmas ever. Lots of new DVDs (without an apostrophe), and own luggage, and pretty things, and nice watches and CHOCOLATE. It was a lovely day. I wish Christmas didn't go by so fast, but it's nice having extended celebrations with your monkeysphere. It's a linguistics joke. Well, an evolution joke. I'll explain it another time - yay, suspense!
But now Christmas is all over, there a big plans and thoughts for 2009. I have rough ideas of what I want to do, but nothing set down to be achieved yet. So instead of sharing my plans (which I will when I've thought of them!) I will do this quiz...
2008 IS ALMOST OVER, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?
Hook up with anyone?
HOO-OO-OO-OO-OOK HOOK ME UP!
Lost a friend?
Um... you know I don't think so. In some ways, but I think everything is settling into its rightful place.
Stayed single almost the whole year?
HAHAHHAHAHAHA there's the million dollar question for you.
Kissed anyone new?
Ew kissingggggggg =P
Worst memory?
Perhaps Collie... but other than that, nothing! It was a lovely year.
Had your heart broken?
Aww nahhhhh. My heart is made of steel and manliness.
Had a stalker?
Only a hundred of them.
Done something you've regretted?
I don't really regret things... Well I try not to. You can learn from everything so no need to regret it. Well, maybe I regret reading my books too fast.
Lost someone?
In a way...
Cut class?
Hahahha. I perhaps went to three Legal Process lectures all semester. I regularly skipped Politics and French. Who needs to go to class anyway. I had important things like coffee to attend to.
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
Uni? Hillsong Conference? An awesome bunch of friendships? Soul to Sole?
Visited a different country?
Um.. wow not this year! How strange...
Cooked a gross meal?
Not that I remember. I can hold my own in the kitchen... sort of.
Lost something important to you?
I lose everything, even things important to me. I don't remember in particular, but I have lost several pairs of prescription sunnies, a camera, my shoes, etc... but nothing super important.
Got a gift you adore?
Always =D I adore most gifts!
Dyed your hair?
No way. Oh the effort of regrowth!
Came close to losing your life?
not that i'm aware of.
Went to a party?
Oh man, when DIDN'T I go to a party.
Read a great book?
Sure. And at the risk of a lot of people hating me, Twilight wasn't one of them.
Saw one of your favorite bands / artists live?
I'm not one for fave bands/artists, but I haven't been to any concerts really this year... i am soon though!
Saw someone famous in person?
Ummm... probably a football player?
2008: Your Love Life
Did you break up with anyone?
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. Oh dear.
Did someone break up with you?
No..
Did you get anything for Valentine' s day?
Um, not that I remember?
Did you meet anyone special?
I already knew the special people! They just became more special.
Did you fall in love?
Men don't fall in love they punch it in the face.
Do you like someone right now?
liking someone is so arbitrary
2008: Friends and Enemies
Did you meet any new friends this year?
Yeah sure did.
Person you hated most?
All the slow people on the freeway
Did you resolve any fights?
Sure, it was aa weird moment.
Who are your closest friends?
I always feel like listing people is so silly and exclusive. I know who they are! And they're all close and special!
Did you grow apart from anyone?
Of course, stuff like that always happens.
Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
I freaking regret having them as my friends. Hate them all.
NOT! =D
BIRTHDAY:
Did you have a cake?
It looked like a big present!
Did you have a party ?
yes, a cocktail one!
Did you get any presents?
Awesome presents hey.
If so what was the best thing you got?
Oh, like everything.. but especially the Pandora bracelet and my Tiffany's necklace.
2008: You
Did you change at all this year?
yeah sure, I lost weight, put it back on, lost it again. I got better then worse at driving. I stopped being totally weird and went to be totally awesome.
Did you get your hair cut?
Like twice. i hate hair cuts, they ruin it!
Did you change your style?
Nope!
Were you in school?
=D nope! Freee! Uni life is for me.
Did you get good grades?
Can't complain.
Did you have a job?
Oh like a bazillion ofthem. I sold yoghurt, I tutored.... and that's all I can be bthered typing.
Did you drive?
Course I did. Brodie drove more though because i told him to.
Did you own a car?
Nope!
Did anyone close to you give birth?
What, to like a baby? yeah, ina weird way...
Did you move at all?
nope! I'm so boring!
Did you go on any vacations?
Sydney...
Sydney again....
Collie (ugh)
Salty weekends...
stuff...
Would you change anything about yourself now?
Sure a few things, bt on the whole whatever...
2008: Wrap Up.
Was 2008 a good year?
Yes.
I am good at succinctly wrapping up!
But now Christmas is all over, there a big plans and thoughts for 2009. I have rough ideas of what I want to do, but nothing set down to be achieved yet. So instead of sharing my plans (which I will when I've thought of them!) I will do this quiz...
2008 IS ALMOST OVER, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?
Hook up with anyone?
HOO-OO-OO-OO-OOK HOOK ME UP!
Lost a friend?
Um... you know I don't think so. In some ways, but I think everything is settling into its rightful place.
Stayed single almost the whole year?
HAHAHHAHAHAHA there's the million dollar question for you.
Kissed anyone new?
Ew kissingggggggg =P
Worst memory?
Perhaps Collie... but other than that, nothing! It was a lovely year.
Had your heart broken?
Aww nahhhhh. My heart is made of steel and manliness.
Had a stalker?
Only a hundred of them.
Done something you've regretted?
I don't really regret things... Well I try not to. You can learn from everything so no need to regret it. Well, maybe I regret reading my books too fast.
Lost someone?
In a way...
Cut class?
Hahahha. I perhaps went to three Legal Process lectures all semester. I regularly skipped Politics and French. Who needs to go to class anyway. I had important things like coffee to attend to.
Were involved in something you'll never forget?
Uni? Hillsong Conference? An awesome bunch of friendships? Soul to Sole?
Visited a different country?
Um.. wow not this year! How strange...
Cooked a gross meal?
Not that I remember. I can hold my own in the kitchen... sort of.
Lost something important to you?
I lose everything, even things important to me. I don't remember in particular, but I have lost several pairs of prescription sunnies, a camera, my shoes, etc... but nothing super important.
Got a gift you adore?
Always =D I adore most gifts!
Dyed your hair?
No way. Oh the effort of regrowth!
Came close to losing your life?
not that i'm aware of.
Went to a party?
Oh man, when DIDN'T I go to a party.
Read a great book?
Sure. And at the risk of a lot of people hating me, Twilight wasn't one of them.
Saw one of your favorite bands / artists live?
I'm not one for fave bands/artists, but I haven't been to any concerts really this year... i am soon though!
Saw someone famous in person?
Ummm... probably a football player?
2008: Your Love Life
Did you break up with anyone?
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. Oh dear.
Did someone break up with you?
No..
Did you get anything for Valentine' s day?
Um, not that I remember?
Did you meet anyone special?
I already knew the special people! They just became more special.
Did you fall in love?
Men don't fall in love they punch it in the face.
Do you like someone right now?
liking someone is so arbitrary
2008: Friends and Enemies
Did you meet any new friends this year?
Yeah sure did.
Person you hated most?
All the slow people on the freeway
Did you resolve any fights?
Sure, it was aa weird moment.
Who are your closest friends?
I always feel like listing people is so silly and exclusive. I know who they are! And they're all close and special!
Did you grow apart from anyone?
Of course, stuff like that always happens.
Do you have any regrets when it comes to your friendships?
I freaking regret having them as my friends. Hate them all.
NOT! =D
BIRTHDAY:
Did you have a cake?
It looked like a big present!
Did you have a party ?
yes, a cocktail one!
Did you get any presents?
Awesome presents hey.
If so what was the best thing you got?
Oh, like everything.. but especially the Pandora bracelet and my Tiffany's necklace.
2008: You
Did you change at all this year?
yeah sure, I lost weight, put it back on, lost it again. I got better then worse at driving. I stopped being totally weird and went to be totally awesome.
Did you get your hair cut?
Like twice. i hate hair cuts, they ruin it!
Did you change your style?
Nope!
Were you in school?
=D nope! Freee! Uni life is for me.
Did you get good grades?
Can't complain.
Did you have a job?
Oh like a bazillion ofthem. I sold yoghurt, I tutored.... and that's all I can be bthered typing.
Did you drive?
Course I did. Brodie drove more though because i told him to.
Did you own a car?
Nope!
Did anyone close to you give birth?
What, to like a baby? yeah, ina weird way...
Did you move at all?
nope! I'm so boring!
Did you go on any vacations?
Sydney...
Sydney again....
Collie (ugh)
Salty weekends...
stuff...
Would you change anything about yourself now?
Sure a few things, bt on the whole whatever...
2008: Wrap Up.
Was 2008 a good year?
Yes.
I am good at succinctly wrapping up!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Reasons to be exquisitely happy:
* Everyone is just so cool. Except Christmas shoppers.
* Target had a massive sale and I scored some seriously awesome bargains!
* I worked my last shift at Moo, and whilst that doesn't make me happy, sharing the experience with Kat, big sister extraordinaire and High School Musical cup provider, made me happy!
* I made my Christmas presents for the girls, and am one CD away from completely finishing up my Christmas shopping.
* M&Ms.
* Planning Christmas outfits!
* Practical new bags
* Watching Mamma Mia today. There is nothing like a bit of ABBA to put you in a fabulous mood.
* Pretty ribbon.
* My girls doing a FANTASTICALLY AMAZING job on Friday night with their dance! I am so so proud of them.
* Macs are fabulous
* Being healthy enough to be losing weight! Well... I'm not being healthy at all, but I'm being unhealthy in smaller amounts. For some reason, it's working
* Books from Good Sams for $6.50! And I got TWO books for $6.50! $3.25 each! I love bargains.
* Buy two get one free from the Miss Shop
* Summer scarves
* Clean teeth! Brushing my teeth always wakes me up and makes me feel clean
* My hair is long! I've wanted it long for so long (hehehe) and now it finally is!
* It is ALMOST Christmas and I think it is going to be a fun fun day.
* I am STILL sticking with flickr things! I love proving to myself I can stick with projects
* I have had some revelations about life lately that is making it easier to be comfortable and happy and stop second guessing everything.
* Plans! I love plans! Sometimes I hate plans. But lots of the time I love them!
* Kim is back from Europe and Ari will be back soon. It's lovely to see them again =D
* It's summer and summer means everything is happy. Yay!
* Target had a massive sale and I scored some seriously awesome bargains!
* I worked my last shift at Moo, and whilst that doesn't make me happy, sharing the experience with Kat, big sister extraordinaire and High School Musical cup provider, made me happy!
* I made my Christmas presents for the girls, and am one CD away from completely finishing up my Christmas shopping.
* M&Ms.
* Planning Christmas outfits!
* Practical new bags
* Watching Mamma Mia today. There is nothing like a bit of ABBA to put you in a fabulous mood.
* Pretty ribbon.
* My girls doing a FANTASTICALLY AMAZING job on Friday night with their dance! I am so so proud of them.
* Macs are fabulous
* Being healthy enough to be losing weight! Well... I'm not being healthy at all, but I'm being unhealthy in smaller amounts. For some reason, it's working
* Books from Good Sams for $6.50! And I got TWO books for $6.50! $3.25 each! I love bargains.
* Buy two get one free from the Miss Shop
* Summer scarves
* Clean teeth! Brushing my teeth always wakes me up and makes me feel clean
* My hair is long! I've wanted it long for so long (hehehe) and now it finally is!
* It is ALMOST Christmas and I think it is going to be a fun fun day.
* I am STILL sticking with flickr things! I love proving to myself I can stick with projects
* I have had some revelations about life lately that is making it easier to be comfortable and happy and stop second guessing everything.
* Plans! I love plans! Sometimes I hate plans. But lots of the time I love them!
* Kim is back from Europe and Ari will be back soon. It's lovely to see them again =D
* It's summer and summer means everything is happy. Yay!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Coolest ever!
http://www.wordle.net/gallery/wrdl/389840/Weird%21
Go check this out! It's so crazy! I love it =D
Go check this out! It's so crazy! I love it =D
Emily is a whinger
I'm a very naive person in a lot of ways. For example, I never knew the extent of devastation I could feel about taking the decisive action that I feel is the right one. I believed that if you do the right thing, then your pain will be minimal.
I never knew that I could cry every day for a week and a half straight and still not feel better. I just believed that one cry every three months could sustain you. Crying is the worst thing anyway.
I also had no idea that there are no lines, just a big mish-mash of grey space that you can't discern between being right and wrong. There's no black and white, just different actions you can take that lead to a different outcome.
I had no idea how not-independent I am.
I didn't know that different situations affect the extent to which the choices you make matter.
I also had no idea how freaking long my brother can pee for. He's been going for like half an hour.
Sorry for that mental picture.
I never knew that I could cry every day for a week and a half straight and still not feel better. I just believed that one cry every three months could sustain you. Crying is the worst thing anyway.
I also had no idea that there are no lines, just a big mish-mash of grey space that you can't discern between being right and wrong. There's no black and white, just different actions you can take that lead to a different outcome.
I had no idea how not-independent I am.
I didn't know that different situations affect the extent to which the choices you make matter.
I also had no idea how freaking long my brother can pee for. He's been going for like half an hour.
Sorry for that mental picture.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Go High School Musical
I love this movie:
I'm having one of those 'oh' days. Where you feel a little bit detached and the only reaction to anything is 'oh'. Oh, I spilt coffee all over my shirt. Oh, I hung up on the head honcho of NAB. Oh, I forgot my lunch. Oh, I feel sad. Oh, it's already the 10th of December. Oh, dance. Oh, the newspapers and the water and the new biscuits. Oh, I cut my finger. Oh, I have a bruise.
Oh, I don't know.
I'm having one of those 'oh' days. Where you feel a little bit detached and the only reaction to anything is 'oh'. Oh, I spilt coffee all over my shirt. Oh, I hung up on the head honcho of NAB. Oh, I forgot my lunch. Oh, I feel sad. Oh, it's already the 10th of December. Oh, dance. Oh, the newspapers and the water and the new biscuits. Oh, I cut my finger. Oh, I have a bruise.
Oh, I don't know.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
AND AGAIN
I'm totally on a roll tonight!
Go here: http://engrishfunny.com
Your life will never be the same again
Go here: http://engrishfunny.com
Your life will never be the same again
Monday, December 08, 2008
And also...
Your rainbow is shaded green.
What is says about you: You are an intelligent person. You feel strong ties to nature and your mood changes with its cycles. Those around you admire your fresh outlook and vitality.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
What is says about you: You are an intelligent person. You feel strong ties to nature and your mood changes with its cycles. Those around you admire your fresh outlook and vitality.
Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.
I'm kind of sad that my rainbow is so drab looking. At least it's green - I like green.
What an eventful week it has been. I'm overwhelmed! Perhaps in dot point form, I will share the important points:
* I completed my first full week of fulltime work. Insane I say. Insane! I researched carbon trading, filed like a maniac, opened letters like nobody's business and got my very own work email address. I'm a real office wench now!
* The Salty Celebration occurred - it was a fantastic night of fabulousness. The decorations were daggy, the costumes were daggier, the music was awesome, the people were cool and there was lots of food.
* I finished teaching the girls the all-time awesome dance, Bring It All Back. They're performing at Jump which is exciting, because it's going to be amazing. I love the look of super energy dancing, it takes the music to its full potential.
* I finished tutoring for the year! And I got a MASSIVE box bucket of M&Ms. It's awesome.
* CHRIS AND KLARA NOW HAVE THE SAME LAST NAME! It was such a beautiful wedding. I think they should do it again =P What an attractive married couple. Oh it was so beautiful! Everyone had pretty hair and pretty dresses and pretty shoes and pretty flowers and pretty photos and great food and pretty everything! (Hey Klara, if you read this, I had a little squeal party when i was tagging my photos on facebook and your name came up as Klara Donovan. Awesome)
* Real friends are the greatest things going.
Okay stuff everything else I was going to type. I just found the world's greatest blog.
Here is an example, it's not the best one but the shirt made me laugh:
Go here for more fun! The best part is the name: failblog.
here is an example: type how many children you have given birth to. again, a rough estimate is fine.
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAA, best entertainment of my life
* I completed my first full week of fulltime work. Insane I say. Insane! I researched carbon trading, filed like a maniac, opened letters like nobody's business and got my very own work email address. I'm a real office wench now!
* The Salty Celebration occurred - it was a fantastic night of fabulousness. The decorations were daggy, the costumes were daggier, the music was awesome, the people were cool and there was lots of food.
* I finished teaching the girls the all-time awesome dance, Bring It All Back. They're performing at Jump which is exciting, because it's going to be amazing. I love the look of super energy dancing, it takes the music to its full potential.
* I finished tutoring for the year! And I got a MASSIVE box bucket of M&Ms. It's awesome.
* CHRIS AND KLARA NOW HAVE THE SAME LAST NAME! It was such a beautiful wedding. I think they should do it again =P What an attractive married couple. Oh it was so beautiful! Everyone had pretty hair and pretty dresses and pretty shoes and pretty flowers and pretty photos and great food and pretty everything! (Hey Klara, if you read this, I had a little squeal party when i was tagging my photos on facebook and your name came up as Klara Donovan. Awesome)
* Real friends are the greatest things going.
Okay stuff everything else I was going to type. I just found the world's greatest blog.
Here is an example, it's not the best one but the shirt made me laugh:
Go here for more fun! The best part is the name: failblog.
here is an example: type how many children you have given birth to. again, a rough estimate is fine.
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAA, best entertainment of my life
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
En Francais?
I had my first French lesson with Flo tonight, and it was the best thing ever. I've discovered I'm much better at speaking French whilst driving in my car with noone listening than when there are people around and I have to talk about something. But it was so exciting! She's going to teach me how to speak about music and politics and other great things in another language so I can sound smart. It's quite depressing that, (oh modesty) I'm smart in English but in French I just sound like an idiot.
And so, to fill in the time before bedtime...
FACT: About the person you fell hardest for?
I'm too awesome to fall for someone.
WHAT: Happened at 9:00 am today ?
Staff meeting. It was so boring.
-ARE YOU: Wearing something you borrowed from someone?
No, but my top was given to me by my second cousin? I guess that kind of counts. I indefinitely borrowed it.
WHAT:Is the last thing someone bought you?
I don't know hey. Breakfast?
WHAT'S: Your current problem?
A serious lack of time and sleep. And therefore I'll probably get wrinkles early and then everyone will hate me because I'll look old and ugly and then I'll die.
Nothing major.
SOMETHING: You say when you are mad?
I don't say anything, I just grind my teeth menacingly.
DO YOU: Delete people off of myspace?
No I rarely log on to myspace. Except to steal these things.
DO YOU: Crack your knuckles?
I'm physically incapable of it. I think it makes me less of a man. Besides the lack of testicles.
DID YOU: Cry at all today ?
Hahaha I had an angry cry at life. Then I got over it. I can't believe I admitted that.
ARE YOU: Ticklish?
*sigh*
WHO WAS: The last person you talked to last night before bed?
My mum. She came in and told me off for not eating my apple yesterday. We have a close bond.
DO YOU KNOW: Anyone with the same name as you?
There's a fair few Emilys in the world.
WHEN WAS: The last time you really laughed?
I dont know hey, actually maybs yesterday when Ali and I were rehearsing for Wednesday night. We're going to be awesome, be there or be not awesome.
Last movie watched?
Hairspray.
What was the last thing you said out loud?
No don't be stupid.
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
Je ne sais pas! Probably mum. Wow hello all my friends.
Are you afraid of the dark?
It depends on where I am and who I'm with.
What do you always take with you?
Phone, wallet, a key of some sort.
Has anyone put their arm around you in the past 5 days?
Yes yes.
Ever turned anyone down you shouldn' t have?
What an interesting question.
Do you like messages or comments better?
I take what I can get.
In the past week have you felt sad?
In a weird way yes.
Do you tell the last person you kissed that you love them on a regular basis ?
Haha the last person I kissed was one of the French people on the cheek. I don't even remember their name so I sure don't tell them I love them!
How do you know the last person you were in a car with?
I was in a car with myself. And before that... I was in a car with my Uncle! I know him because he is my uncle.
Where were you at 9:00 pm last night ?
Getting home from the dance dinner and sitting down at the dinner table.
Will you be up before 7am tomorrow?
I should be but I always sleep in and almost miss my bus.
Who did you last piss off?
Probably everyone at work for being lame and sitting around doing nothing.
What is your best friend's favorite food?
They all have different ones.
Who' s the funniest person you know?
Oh wow. I can't even pick.
Do you have your eye on anyone?
My eyes are on you.
Are you happy with your life at the moment?
Yeah, it's busy and exhausting, and ina lot of ways unrewarding, but at the same time it's exciting and different and hopefully things will keep changing.
What is something you disliked about your day?
The fact I sat around with nothing to do, I have no computer at work and the internet on the only free one was dead so noone gave me anything to do.
What are you listening to?
Dad.
Did you go outside for more than 30 minutes today?
I doubt it, I was in some kind of inside all day. It was such a lovely day too.
Did you see the person you like today?
oooOOOOooo
Anyone you would like to get things straight with?
I dunno. I suppose. Whatev.
Last sporting event you watched on TV?
Probably the football lol.
Are you sleepy?
I'm beyond sleepy. I'm about to pass out.
Do you have any career ideas yet?
Sure do.
Are you okay with abortion?
Nah not for me.
What shoes did you wear today?
My Lacoste flats. They make me feet smell disgusting.
Did you wake up in the middle of the night last night?
I had a weird sleep last night - it was like I was asleep and awake simultaneously it was so strange. So kind of but not really if you know what I mean.
When did you last talk to your number one?
I don't have a number one. Everyone's number one in my life.
What about your number two?
You're ghey.
What did you do today ?
Worked, tutored maths, had a French lesson, practiced my sax and filled this stupid thing out.
Has anyone of the opposite sex hurt you emotionally or physically?
Yeah why not.
Spell your name without an E, R, S, H, K, I, M, L, C, A, Y, N?
well I can't even write my first name, o zt
That's it. O zt. You took out all the important letters, I hate you.
And so, to fill in the time before bedtime...
FACT: About the person you fell hardest for?
I'm too awesome to fall for someone.
WHAT: Happened at 9:00 am today ?
Staff meeting. It was so boring.
-ARE YOU: Wearing something you borrowed from someone?
No, but my top was given to me by my second cousin? I guess that kind of counts. I indefinitely borrowed it.
WHAT:Is the last thing someone bought you?
I don't know hey. Breakfast?
WHAT'S: Your current problem?
A serious lack of time and sleep. And therefore I'll probably get wrinkles early and then everyone will hate me because I'll look old and ugly and then I'll die.
Nothing major.
SOMETHING: You say when you are mad?
I don't say anything, I just grind my teeth menacingly.
DO YOU: Delete people off of myspace?
No I rarely log on to myspace. Except to steal these things.
DO YOU: Crack your knuckles?
I'm physically incapable of it. I think it makes me less of a man. Besides the lack of testicles.
DID YOU: Cry at all today ?
Hahaha I had an angry cry at life. Then I got over it. I can't believe I admitted that.
ARE YOU: Ticklish?
*sigh*
WHO WAS: The last person you talked to last night before bed?
My mum. She came in and told me off for not eating my apple yesterday. We have a close bond.
DO YOU KNOW: Anyone with the same name as you?
There's a fair few Emilys in the world.
WHEN WAS: The last time you really laughed?
I dont know hey, actually maybs yesterday when Ali and I were rehearsing for Wednesday night. We're going to be awesome, be there or be not awesome.
Last movie watched?
Hairspray.
What was the last thing you said out loud?
No don't be stupid.
Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
Je ne sais pas! Probably mum. Wow hello all my friends.
Are you afraid of the dark?
It depends on where I am and who I'm with.
What do you always take with you?
Phone, wallet, a key of some sort.
Has anyone put their arm around you in the past 5 days?
Yes yes.
Ever turned anyone down you shouldn' t have?
What an interesting question.
Do you like messages or comments better?
I take what I can get.
In the past week have you felt sad?
In a weird way yes.
Do you tell the last person you kissed that you love them on a regular basis ?
Haha the last person I kissed was one of the French people on the cheek. I don't even remember their name so I sure don't tell them I love them!
How do you know the last person you were in a car with?
I was in a car with myself. And before that... I was in a car with my Uncle! I know him because he is my uncle.
Where were you at 9:00 pm last night ?
Getting home from the dance dinner and sitting down at the dinner table.
Will you be up before 7am tomorrow?
I should be but I always sleep in and almost miss my bus.
Who did you last piss off?
Probably everyone at work for being lame and sitting around doing nothing.
What is your best friend's favorite food?
They all have different ones.
Who' s the funniest person you know?
Oh wow. I can't even pick.
Do you have your eye on anyone?
My eyes are on you.
Are you happy with your life at the moment?
Yeah, it's busy and exhausting, and ina lot of ways unrewarding, but at the same time it's exciting and different and hopefully things will keep changing.
What is something you disliked about your day?
The fact I sat around with nothing to do, I have no computer at work and the internet on the only free one was dead so noone gave me anything to do.
What are you listening to?
Dad.
Did you go outside for more than 30 minutes today?
I doubt it, I was in some kind of inside all day. It was such a lovely day too.
Did you see the person you like today?
oooOOOOooo
Anyone you would like to get things straight with?
I dunno. I suppose. Whatev.
Last sporting event you watched on TV?
Probably the football lol.
Are you sleepy?
I'm beyond sleepy. I'm about to pass out.
Do you have any career ideas yet?
Sure do.
Are you okay with abortion?
Nah not for me.
What shoes did you wear today?
My Lacoste flats. They make me feet smell disgusting.
Did you wake up in the middle of the night last night?
I had a weird sleep last night - it was like I was asleep and awake simultaneously it was so strange. So kind of but not really if you know what I mean.
When did you last talk to your number one?
I don't have a number one. Everyone's number one in my life.
What about your number two?
You're ghey.
What did you do today ?
Worked, tutored maths, had a French lesson, practiced my sax and filled this stupid thing out.
Has anyone of the opposite sex hurt you emotionally or physically?
Yeah why not.
Spell your name without an E, R, S, H, K, I, M, L, C, A, Y, N?
well I can't even write my first name, o zt
That's it. O zt. You took out all the important letters, I hate you.
Friday, November 28, 2008
I was thinking today about how odd the concept of manure is. I had to file all the manure receipts (so far there are two thousand of them for this year. Or two hundred. I forget) and I'm absolutely perplexed as to how that happened. Seriously. Who wants manure? Who thought 'hey, cows poo a lot, lets sell their poo as well as them!' Weird.
In other news, I bought an awesome $40 dress to wear out to exciting upcoming functions which are... well, coming up. And it is the weekend as of right now! Yay! There's a big girls night out tonight, but I'm way to knackered. So I'm staying home and having dinner with my deaf granddad who can't speak English well. It's a good tradeoff I think. You know what else is a good tradeoff? Chinese takeaway.
I should stop wasting precious (hmm...probs the wrong word) (I've started saying probs) (And maybs) (How embarrassing is that? Where do I get such a terrible vocabulary from? My stupid brain obviously. Whatev) ...what was I saying? Oh yeah, internet space, on such ridiculous ramblings.
Ce weekend, je vais aller a Rottnest, et a la pique nique pour le Moo. Aussi,aujord'hui j'ai achete un cadeau pour moi, pour mon frere et pour mon 'christmas cringle', dit Flo. Yay!
In other news, I bought an awesome $40 dress to wear out to exciting upcoming functions which are... well, coming up. And it is the weekend as of right now! Yay! There's a big girls night out tonight, but I'm way to knackered. So I'm staying home and having dinner with my deaf granddad who can't speak English well. It's a good tradeoff I think. You know what else is a good tradeoff? Chinese takeaway.
I should stop wasting precious (hmm...probs the wrong word) (I've started saying probs) (And maybs) (How embarrassing is that? Where do I get such a terrible vocabulary from? My stupid brain obviously. Whatev) ...what was I saying? Oh yeah, internet space, on such ridiculous ramblings.
Ce weekend, je vais aller a Rottnest, et a la pique nique pour le Moo. Aussi,aujord'hui j'ai achete un cadeau pour moi, pour mon frere et pour mon 'christmas cringle', dit Flo. Yay!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Noises.
I'm always worried I don't have a story. I love people, and I love talking, and I love telling stories. But no matter what, I'm still afraid that people iwll hate my stories and that I'm lame and boring and really just an invisible bland person with nothing to say. I still tell stories because it's more likely people will think that of me if I say nothing. But what if my stories are really bad???
Well, I have lots of stories for you friends. They're al terrible Emily stories, but they're still stories.
Salty Weekend was a real experience. But that's a story not for the internet.
Perhaps I'll tell you a story about office sounds. The sounds of our office are a bit like this:
RINGRINGRINGRINGRINGrunrunrun'WellardGroupReneeSpeaking' Emily can you open the mail Emily can you file this for me? Ringring ring ring*coffee machine whirrs really freaking loudly* ring ring ring Run this down to livestock Print me five labels and eight envelopes and photocopy this six times Ring ring ring ring run this down to livestock can you get this delivered to Perth in the next five minutes it's really important Emily I have more filing for you Emily are you busy can you go get the mail Ring ring ring ring ring Renee where's my coffee ring ring ring *printer and computer breaks down* Renee you bound these in the wrong order we hate you ring ring ring ring ring *office gossip oh no way she did not he did not oh drama drama office gossip whisper whisper* ring ring ring ring ring ring RENEE YOU LEFT THE CORDLESS IN MY OFFICE Emily I have more filing?
The end. There's more but I forget them. Lots of them include really heavy footsteps that the men have. Men walk really loudly I have noticed.
These are the sounds of Moo:
Can I have a mini moo no a maxi moo umm maybe i'll get a small is that a small tub? oh yeah the takeaway oh no the cup thing yeah can i get a spoon? i can try mango? And passionfruit? And cherry? And Mixed Berry? Oh look I'll take a mini of the cappuccino do you want the thirty cents? yeah sure if you have it Oh so is this yoghurt? yes it is yoghurt does it have milk in it? no it's milkfree ARE YOU STUPID OF COURSE IT HAS MILK IN IT *whooooosh* as the till opens yoghurt squelches on the floor wash dishes AHH THE WATER JUST BURNT AWAY ALL OF MY SKIN crash when Emily drops all the spoons on the floor Ah well more bacteria won't hurt them Excuse me can I have some honeycombe with my frozen yoghurt? Can I have more berries/ Add some extra crunch please, less yoghurt.
Customers are so smart. I'm in awe of their awesome minds.
Here is something I learnt today. There are too many people to try keep happy, but I keep trying to keep them all happy anyway! Emily is a fool.
I miss social interaction.
Well, I have lots of stories for you friends. They're al terrible Emily stories, but they're still stories.
Salty Weekend was a real experience. But that's a story not for the internet.
Perhaps I'll tell you a story about office sounds. The sounds of our office are a bit like this:
RINGRINGRINGRINGRINGrunrunrun'WellardGroupReneeSpeaking' Emily can you open the mail Emily can you file this for me? Ringring ring ring*coffee machine whirrs really freaking loudly* ring ring ring Run this down to livestock Print me five labels and eight envelopes and photocopy this six times Ring ring ring ring run this down to livestock can you get this delivered to Perth in the next five minutes it's really important Emily I have more filing for you Emily are you busy can you go get the mail Ring ring ring ring ring Renee where's my coffee ring ring ring *printer and computer breaks down* Renee you bound these in the wrong order we hate you ring ring ring ring ring *office gossip oh no way she did not he did not oh drama drama office gossip whisper whisper* ring ring ring ring ring ring RENEE YOU LEFT THE CORDLESS IN MY OFFICE Emily I have more filing?
The end. There's more but I forget them. Lots of them include really heavy footsteps that the men have. Men walk really loudly I have noticed.
These are the sounds of Moo:
Can I have a mini moo no a maxi moo umm maybe i'll get a small is that a small tub? oh yeah the takeaway oh no the cup thing yeah can i get a spoon? i can try mango? And passionfruit? And cherry? And Mixed Berry? Oh look I'll take a mini of the cappuccino do you want the thirty cents? yeah sure if you have it Oh so is this yoghurt? yes it is yoghurt does it have milk in it? no it's milkfree ARE YOU STUPID OF COURSE IT HAS MILK IN IT *whooooosh* as the till opens yoghurt squelches on the floor wash dishes AHH THE WATER JUST BURNT AWAY ALL OF MY SKIN crash when Emily drops all the spoons on the floor Ah well more bacteria won't hurt them Excuse me can I have some honeycombe with my frozen yoghurt? Can I have more berries/ Add some extra crunch please, less yoghurt.
Customers are so smart. I'm in awe of their awesome minds.
Here is something I learnt today. There are too many people to try keep happy, but I keep trying to keep them all happy anyway! Emily is a fool.
I miss social interaction.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thursdays after four o'clock
Yes, I know today is Wednesday. But I was contemplating tomorrow. I have always felt a bit weird about Thursdays. They try to make it sound good, by including things like late night shopping, and tomorrow is Friday, the start of the weekend! But really, Thursdays are a bit of a crap day.
At school, they meant double politics and double chemistry. At uni, they've meant the day from tutorial hell. At work they mean you have to deal with grumpy customers and stupid school kids who want tastings. Tomorrow, it means two exams.
TWO EXAMS! But then, the positive thing is, after 4:10 - no more exams! I will be finished! I can do fun things like pack for Salty weekend, and sleep without dislocating my jaw. I can throw away all my full notebooks with notes from this semester, and put all my books in my cupboard and never look at them again! I love Thursday after four o'clock.
At school, they meant double politics and double chemistry. At uni, they've meant the day from tutorial hell. At work they mean you have to deal with grumpy customers and stupid school kids who want tastings. Tomorrow, it means two exams.
TWO EXAMS! But then, the positive thing is, after 4:10 - no more exams! I will be finished! I can do fun things like pack for Salty weekend, and sleep without dislocating my jaw. I can throw away all my full notebooks with notes from this semester, and put all my books in my cupboard and never look at them again! I love Thursday after four o'clock.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I have so much i want to say that I can't even articulate it. So I'm doing a stupid quiz instead.
Think of the person you'd like to be with the most right now, when did you last talk to them?
I'd like to be with any person right now. Studying all day is lonely business. And I haven't had verbal contact with anyone since yesterday. Lame!
When's the last time you did something you knew was wrong?
Um... right now? It's wrong for me to be wasting time when I have two exams on Thursday? Whatev!
Last three texts in your phone are from:
Kat, Stefan, Mum.
What are you doing right now?
Uh, this thing! And trying to find some good songs for dance next year, and I've not done too badly! I refuse to choreograph contemporary, which limits things, but it's surprising what's out there.
You can only drink ONE liquid for the rest of your life, what is it?
Coffee. Macchiatos to be precise.
Is there something that reminds you of someone every time you see / hear it?
Lots of songs I hear remind me of certain people/times.
Do you trust all of your friends?
Nah, I don't tell lots of people stuff. It's not that I dont think they could be trustworthy, but no point tempting fate!
Do you think you can last in a relationship for three months?
Hahah I suppose. Three months! What a lifetime! =P
Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex?
Sure do! Changes your perspective in some ways.
Have you ever been nice to someone who treated you like crap?
Of course, it's a lot of effort if you both treat each other like crap.
Are you anything like you were at this point last year?
In some ways, changed a lot in others.
Have you lost contact with someone you wish you didn't?
Yeah I have. But you know, everything goes through phases and things seem to end up how they should be. I'll be in touch with them soon =D
Do you judge people you don't know?
Hahah I'm so bad with this one. You're not really supposed to. But like... it's pretty hard not to help it. For example, if I am in Freo late at night, I usually label a lot of people 'skanks'. Or 'manwhores'. Or if I see an old couple at the shops, I think 'aw lovely'. Who knows, they could've been drug dealers when they were younger.
When was the last time you felt like your heart was actually breaking?
I don't go in for mega emotion. Nah just kidding =D Um, I don't know. I actually don't think I've felt that one to be honest. Thank goodness for that!
What is one thing you feel that you NEED in life?
Thumbs.
In the past week have you cried?
I had a teary moment =P I'm in the middle of exam stress, that's my excuse! Everything gets on your nerves at this time. My poor family.
Dark hair or light hair on the opposite sex?
Doesn't bother me really, as long as it's not like, purple or something.
Who are your favorite people to talk to when you’re down?
I dunno! there's a few people out there who clear things up for me.
Is there someone you will never forget?
Sure is. I know I'm supposed to say, but I don't want to. But I'll never forget them.
Whats the last thing in your house you broke?
The microwave. I fixed it but! Oh and the shower. That's such a pain.
Have you ever ran away?
Nope!
Ever been attacked by a dog?
Haha no way. Been afraid of it though, there's some seriously scary looking dogs out there.
Doing anything tonight?
French/Linguistics study, sleep. Coloured pens.
Ever been so anxious or overwhelmed that it felt like you couldn't breathe?
Hm... not really. My stress manifests itself through clenched teeth. I end up with my teeth practically welded together, it's pretty lame. Makes it way more difficult to eat.
What do you think it would be like if you had a twin?
It'd be awesome =D We need more rangas in the world, I hear we're a dying breed =[
Do you know anyone else's password to their xanga, email, myspace, etc?
No. Why would I need to know that?
Do you have a box where you keep all your really important things, like notes?
Oh I have like a gazillion. My room is the box where I keep really important things, I'm a bit of a hoarder.
Are you frustrated with a female?
Sure.
Are you frustrated with a male?
Sure.
Honestly, do you like anyone?
Honestly, I like everyone.
Last night you felt?
Exhausted.
Do you like to text?
Why not, it's fun to send out weird messags to people. Keeps me occupied whilst at work.
Do you like to talk on the phone?
ahhhhhh depends on who to, it can make me feel really awkward but. I hate thinking other people are listening.
What was the last drink you had?
Milo.
When was the last time you were truly, completely happy with your life?
Last week.
Have you read a whole book in a day?
Sure thing - yay Harry Potter.
How old will you turn in 2009?
19. Weird! I keep thinking I'm still fifteen.
When was the last time you talked to number 1 on your top friends?
Sunday.
What were you doing at 4am this morning?
Sleeping with the happy thought of no more looming politics exams.
Whats your relationship with the person you last texted?
She's my faux big sister.
What did you do today?
Studied. Ate. Studied. Read. Studied. Did internet things.
Where are your siblings?
He's at school. Probably farting.
When is the last time you really cried?
Oh aaaages ago.
Did the one person who hurt you the most in your life apologize?
Don't know who that'd be!
Do you still talk to the person you fell hardest/fastest for?
Yar.
Where was the last place you slept besides your bed?
Um... my other bed.
What were your first thoughts this morning?
AHHHHHHHHHHH.
Are you a jealous person?
Unfortunately yes, but I'm working on it.
When was the last time you slept on the floor?
NEVER
Is your phone close to you?
Next to me. I'm hoping for distractions.
Are you keeping a secret from someone who needs to know the truth?
Yeah, but like. Boring.
Have you ever hated someone and ended up being friends with them?
Haha I don't tend to hate people, but people change and you end up being friends with people you wouldn't think you would be.
What is the last thing you spent money on?
Dance lesson.
Do you get along with girls?
Yes yes of course.
Think of the person you'd like to be with the most right now, when did you last talk to them?
I'd like to be with any person right now. Studying all day is lonely business. And I haven't had verbal contact with anyone since yesterday. Lame!
When's the last time you did something you knew was wrong?
Um... right now? It's wrong for me to be wasting time when I have two exams on Thursday? Whatev!
Last three texts in your phone are from:
Kat, Stefan, Mum.
What are you doing right now?
Uh, this thing! And trying to find some good songs for dance next year, and I've not done too badly! I refuse to choreograph contemporary, which limits things, but it's surprising what's out there.
You can only drink ONE liquid for the rest of your life, what is it?
Coffee. Macchiatos to be precise.
Is there something that reminds you of someone every time you see / hear it?
Lots of songs I hear remind me of certain people/times.
Do you trust all of your friends?
Nah, I don't tell lots of people stuff. It's not that I dont think they could be trustworthy, but no point tempting fate!
Do you think you can last in a relationship for three months?
Hahah I suppose. Three months! What a lifetime! =P
Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex?
Sure do! Changes your perspective in some ways.
Have you ever been nice to someone who treated you like crap?
Of course, it's a lot of effort if you both treat each other like crap.
Are you anything like you were at this point last year?
In some ways, changed a lot in others.
Have you lost contact with someone you wish you didn't?
Yeah I have. But you know, everything goes through phases and things seem to end up how they should be. I'll be in touch with them soon =D
Do you judge people you don't know?
Hahah I'm so bad with this one. You're not really supposed to. But like... it's pretty hard not to help it. For example, if I am in Freo late at night, I usually label a lot of people 'skanks'. Or 'manwhores'. Or if I see an old couple at the shops, I think 'aw lovely'. Who knows, they could've been drug dealers when they were younger.
When was the last time you felt like your heart was actually breaking?
I don't go in for mega emotion. Nah just kidding =D Um, I don't know. I actually don't think I've felt that one to be honest. Thank goodness for that!
What is one thing you feel that you NEED in life?
Thumbs.
In the past week have you cried?
I had a teary moment =P I'm in the middle of exam stress, that's my excuse! Everything gets on your nerves at this time. My poor family.
Dark hair or light hair on the opposite sex?
Doesn't bother me really, as long as it's not like, purple or something.
Who are your favorite people to talk to when you’re down?
I dunno! there's a few people out there who clear things up for me.
Is there someone you will never forget?
Sure is. I know I'm supposed to say, but I don't want to. But I'll never forget them.
Whats the last thing in your house you broke?
The microwave. I fixed it but! Oh and the shower. That's such a pain.
Have you ever ran away?
Nope!
Ever been attacked by a dog?
Haha no way. Been afraid of it though, there's some seriously scary looking dogs out there.
Doing anything tonight?
French/Linguistics study, sleep. Coloured pens.
Ever been so anxious or overwhelmed that it felt like you couldn't breathe?
Hm... not really. My stress manifests itself through clenched teeth. I end up with my teeth practically welded together, it's pretty lame. Makes it way more difficult to eat.
What do you think it would be like if you had a twin?
It'd be awesome =D We need more rangas in the world, I hear we're a dying breed =[
Do you know anyone else's password to their xanga, email, myspace, etc?
No. Why would I need to know that?
Do you have a box where you keep all your really important things, like notes?
Oh I have like a gazillion. My room is the box where I keep really important things, I'm a bit of a hoarder.
Are you frustrated with a female?
Sure.
Are you frustrated with a male?
Sure.
Honestly, do you like anyone?
Honestly, I like everyone.
Last night you felt?
Exhausted.
Do you like to text?
Why not, it's fun to send out weird messags to people. Keeps me occupied whilst at work.
Do you like to talk on the phone?
ahhhhhh depends on who to, it can make me feel really awkward but. I hate thinking other people are listening.
What was the last drink you had?
Milo.
When was the last time you were truly, completely happy with your life?
Last week.
Have you read a whole book in a day?
Sure thing - yay Harry Potter.
How old will you turn in 2009?
19. Weird! I keep thinking I'm still fifteen.
When was the last time you talked to number 1 on your top friends?
Sunday.
What were you doing at 4am this morning?
Sleeping with the happy thought of no more looming politics exams.
Whats your relationship with the person you last texted?
She's my faux big sister.
What did you do today?
Studied. Ate. Studied. Read. Studied. Did internet things.
Where are your siblings?
He's at school. Probably farting.
When is the last time you really cried?
Oh aaaages ago.
Did the one person who hurt you the most in your life apologize?
Don't know who that'd be!
Do you still talk to the person you fell hardest/fastest for?
Yar.
Where was the last place you slept besides your bed?
Um... my other bed.
What were your first thoughts this morning?
AHHHHHHHHHHH.
Are you a jealous person?
Unfortunately yes, but I'm working on it.
When was the last time you slept on the floor?
NEVER
Is your phone close to you?
Next to me. I'm hoping for distractions.
Are you keeping a secret from someone who needs to know the truth?
Yeah, but like. Boring.
Have you ever hated someone and ended up being friends with them?
Haha I don't tend to hate people, but people change and you end up being friends with people you wouldn't think you would be.
What is the last thing you spent money on?
Dance lesson.
Do you get along with girls?
Yes yes of course.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
How To Procrastinate:
Step 1. Have a fabulous book that is completely unrelated to what you should be studying. I, for example, am reading Harry Potter (the entire series for perhaps the one hundredth time), and I have heard the Twilight series to be just as effective. Hot vampires are a fabulous distraction. Read it when you should be studying. Read it when you should be sleeping. Then sleep when you should be studying.
Step 2. Fix notes instead of reading them. This is a highly effective method, as it makes you feel like you're being productive, but really you're just doing some copy and paste, a bit of rearranging, some fixing of typos and really just wasting time. Don't forget to change font colour, add some margins and borders and maybe try out some different word-art titles.
Step 3. Watch movies. Movies are fabulous as a 'reward' for studying. Also as a timer - I will start studying when this movie finishes. When it does, put another movie in. You meant the movie after the first movie anyway.
Step 4. Socialize. Make sure on the weekend before your exam, you have plenty of plans. Like going out for lunch. And dinner. And a drive. Every night.
Step 5. Have the internet, with Facebook, Myspace, MSN and a blog. All open at the same time. You're on the computer! It has to be productive!
Step 6. Write To-Do lists. Add things you've already done and cross them off. Make sure you write 'Write a to-do list' as number one on your list. Once you've done task one, you can take a break. Handy.
Step 7. Think of the other insignificant projects you are meant to have done. Like cleaning out your old notes. Or reordering your jewelry. Taking some photos. Painting your toenails. Oh, and finding that old note you wrote to remind you about something that you forgot. That's way more important than study.
Step 8. Write a blog post on how to procrastinate. At 11:30pm at night, when you were going to go to bed early to get up early to study the next morning. Yup. Fail.
Step 2. Fix notes instead of reading them. This is a highly effective method, as it makes you feel like you're being productive, but really you're just doing some copy and paste, a bit of rearranging, some fixing of typos and really just wasting time. Don't forget to change font colour, add some margins and borders and maybe try out some different word-art titles.
Step 3. Watch movies. Movies are fabulous as a 'reward' for studying. Also as a timer - I will start studying when this movie finishes. When it does, put another movie in. You meant the movie after the first movie anyway.
Step 4. Socialize. Make sure on the weekend before your exam, you have plenty of plans. Like going out for lunch. And dinner. And a drive. Every night.
Step 5. Have the internet, with Facebook, Myspace, MSN and a blog. All open at the same time. You're on the computer! It has to be productive!
Step 6. Write To-Do lists. Add things you've already done and cross them off. Make sure you write 'Write a to-do list' as number one on your list. Once you've done task one, you can take a break. Handy.
Step 7. Think of the other insignificant projects you are meant to have done. Like cleaning out your old notes. Or reordering your jewelry. Taking some photos. Painting your toenails. Oh, and finding that old note you wrote to remind you about something that you forgot. That's way more important than study.
Step 8. Write a blog post on how to procrastinate. At 11:30pm at night, when you were going to go to bed early to get up early to study the next morning. Yup. Fail.
Friday, November 14, 2008
I Love:
* Kikki-K being in Perth
* Stain free deodorant
* Not studying for politics
* Reading Harry Potter for the millionth time
* Procrastinating
* Writing stupid blog posts
* Taking photos
* Decorating my room
* Making huge plans for the summer that I know I won't see through
* New diaries
* Tea
* Being healthy and distracted
* Knowing it is less than a week till a study-free lifestyle for a few months
* Getting a cardigan thing for only five cents - hooray bargains
* Brushing my teeth
* Planning things to buy
* Plans in general
* Avoiding plans
* Mario Kart
And... now I really need to learn about bipolar v multipolar systems or I'll die.
* Stain free deodorant
* Not studying for politics
* Reading Harry Potter for the millionth time
* Procrastinating
* Writing stupid blog posts
* Taking photos
* Decorating my room
* Making huge plans for the summer that I know I won't see through
* New diaries
* Tea
* Being healthy and distracted
* Knowing it is less than a week till a study-free lifestyle for a few months
* Getting a cardigan thing for only five cents - hooray bargains
* Brushing my teeth
* Planning things to buy
* Plans in general
* Avoiding plans
* Mario Kart
And... now I really need to learn about bipolar v multipolar systems or I'll die.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Poetry
The thing I miss most about school is being forced to read outside my comfort zone.
I know a lot of people are big on reading 'Christian books', which I do think is important. However, I find them often limited, repetitive, not entirely well-written and either trying too hard to be cool and awesome, or completely inaccessible. Of course I haven't read every 'Christian book', and there are, as always, a few exceptions. But there are just so many amazing texts out there that when you're at uni, you miss out on hearing about unless you're doing English.
My favourite text we studied was T.S. Eliot's poetry. It was just beautiful in a really scary kind of way.
From The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock
Do I dare
Disturb the universe?
In a minute there is time
For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.
For I have known them all already, known them all:—
Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons,
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons;
I know the voices dying with a dying fall
Beneath the music from a farther room.
So how should I presume?
...
And would it have been worth it, after all,
Would it have been worth while,
After the sunsets and the dooryards and the sprinkled streets,
After the novels, after the teacups, after the skirts that trail along the floor—
And this, and so much more?—
And from Preludes:
His soul stretched tight across the skies
That fade behind a city block,
Or trampled by insistent feet
At four and five and six o'clock;
And short square fingers stuffing pipes,
And evening newspapers, and eyes
Assured of certain certainties,
The conscience of a blackened street
Impatient to assume the world.
How beautiful is that? I lost my Eliot anthology, which is a bit of a shame because I wanted to read some of his post-conversion poetry. Anyway, it just reminds me constantly to stop being lame and filling my head with crap. Of course, Harry Potter doesn't count as crap.
I know a lot of people are big on reading 'Christian books', which I do think is important. However, I find them often limited, repetitive, not entirely well-written and either trying too hard to be cool and awesome, or completely inaccessible. Of course I haven't read every 'Christian book', and there are, as always, a few exceptions. But there are just so many amazing texts out there that when you're at uni, you miss out on hearing about unless you're doing English.
My favourite text we studied was T.S. Eliot's poetry. It was just beautiful in a really scary kind of way.
From The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock
Disturb the universe?
In a minute there is time
For decisions and revisions which a minute will reverse.
For I have known them all already, known them all:—
Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons,
I have measured out my life with coffee spoons;
I know the voices dying with a dying fall
Beneath the music from a farther room.
So how should I presume?
...
And would it have been worth it, after all,
Would it have been worth while,
After the sunsets and the dooryards and the sprinkled streets,
After the novels, after the teacups, after the skirts that trail along the floor—
And this, and so much more?—
And from Preludes:
That fade behind a city block,
Or trampled by insistent feet
At four and five and six o'clock;
And short square fingers stuffing pipes,
And evening newspapers, and eyes
Assured of certain certainties,
The conscience of a blackened street
Impatient to assume the world.
How beautiful is that? I lost my Eliot anthology, which is a bit of a shame because I wanted to read some of his post-conversion poetry. Anyway, it just reminds me constantly to stop being lame and filling my head with crap. Of course, Harry Potter doesn't count as crap.
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