"This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. And babe, I hate to say it, most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can't give up because if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about." — Marilyn Monroe
Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Have really enjoyed today :) Its been my first day back to uni after the Easter holidays and spent it in the sunshine with a close friend (Joelly). Although I had a day of work planned out, and I did actually make it to the library to get some books, it was so nice to just relax and catch up with a good friend. Off to the cinema later to watch 'Arthur' with Russel Brand in it with Joelly and Lauren, the trailer looks funny so hopefully it won't disappoint. However, you do get the occasional film which shows funny clips from the film, but that's its only humour. They are the worst haha.
Monday, 25 April 2011
Sand Sculptures
Sand sculptures amaze me.
Someone somewhere is very gifted and patient with their time. Not only is it seen as fun and practise for them, but it attracts many tourists to their unique designs.
Brief description of Sand Sculptures:
'By piling, digging, carving and hollowing out this common element, turning it into mythical scenes and fairytale figures, sand sculptors have turned the art of carving in sand into a new trend in many big cities.
Known as a modern art for only 20 years, sand sculpting is a popular and recreational art capable of drawing widespread attention from the public. Sand sculptures can create new tourist programmes wherever they go, bringing in considerable commercial profits. From this point of view, the art is the result of the perfect combination of modern art and modern commerce and is closely linked with tourism. For the last 20 years, this symbiosis has greatly promoted the development of sand sculptures around the world.
Sand sculptures can now be found in more than 100 countries and regions, especially in popular coastal cities. Sand sculptures have become one of the most popular itineraries during sea visits. Meanwhile, the art has also spread to the inland cities.
Sand and seawater are the basic materials for sand sculptures, which are molded into various patterns by digging, carving and hollowing out sand. Sand sculptures contain no chemical adhesives. Once a piece of the sculpture is completed, a special glue-water solution is sprayed over the surface to set the sculpture. Normally, the sculpture can be preserved for several months. Since it is not easy to preserve sand sculptures, which disintegrate over a period of time, the art form is also known as "instant-disintegrating art".
Sand sculpting is also a kind of land art that blends with nature and without emitting any pollutants. Sand sculptures, unlike most traditional sculptures, are admired for their large scale.'
http://www.chinese.cn/culture/en/article/2009-09/01/content_30318.htm
Sunday, 24 April 2011
You're never too old to go on that swing...
There's always time to do something childish.
It's a reminder of growing up.
It's a reminder of growing up.
(Me and Amy at Christmas 2010)
(Me and Amy at Christmas 2010)
Sitting in the garden whilst writing this, I have the sun beaming down on me -constantly reminding me that I need to put sun cream on, the sound of the fountain trickling water into the pebbled pond and the occasional car going passed.
I have always been located away from all the action, as well as being a car drive away from my friends. As you grow older the fact you want to be able to just walk home on a night out, or say I shall be back in ten minutes to go and visit your friend, becomes an increasing problem. When you're younger it doesn't bother you, but being stuck in a village; which feels like the majority of the population is old people you wish you lived somewhere closer to the centre.
However, it is weather like today, where I feel fortunate to be living in such a secluded village. It gives me time to think and recollect my thoughts in peace. I love being able to walk down the road on summer nights without feeling uncomfortable (despite not having any street lights).
So I don't see the same attraction when it's a gloomy day but when the sun smiles so do I, and I make the most of living in such a pretty place.
Living in a city for university gives me that opportunity I never had. Having everyone and everything in such a close proximity is conveniently nice. It makes returning home to something quieter more enjoyable.
Although we all moan when we don't have enough sun, when we do, it brings the best out in everyone. If England was permanently hot, every ones attitudes would be the same and it wouldn't see the happier side of people.
I enjoy the sunshine when it comes to visit every now and again, it gives us a reminder of what summer has to bring :)
I have always been located away from all the action, as well as being a car drive away from my friends. As you grow older the fact you want to be able to just walk home on a night out, or say I shall be back in ten minutes to go and visit your friend, becomes an increasing problem. When you're younger it doesn't bother you, but being stuck in a village; which feels like the majority of the population is old people you wish you lived somewhere closer to the centre.
However, it is weather like today, where I feel fortunate to be living in such a secluded village. It gives me time to think and recollect my thoughts in peace. I love being able to walk down the road on summer nights without feeling uncomfortable (despite not having any street lights).
So I don't see the same attraction when it's a gloomy day but when the sun smiles so do I, and I make the most of living in such a pretty place.
Living in a city for university gives me that opportunity I never had. Having everyone and everything in such a close proximity is conveniently nice. It makes returning home to something quieter more enjoyable.
Although we all moan when we don't have enough sun, when we do, it brings the best out in everyone. If England was permanently hot, every ones attitudes would be the same and it wouldn't see the happier side of people.
I enjoy the sunshine when it comes to visit every now and again, it gives us a reminder of what summer has to bring :)
Friday, 22 April 2011
Hit and Miss
Hit and Miss
If I was to recollect my thoughts of what I did in February two years ago, I probably wouldn’t be able to. However, it would most likely be along the topics of boys and buying beautiful clothes, with money I don’t have.
Yet, I’m almost certain that the majority of us remember when musician Chris Brown physically abused Barbados
It’s one of those events (if you can call it that), which feels like it happened yesterday because of all the controversy which accompanied it; yet after two years it continues to shock me.
I see celebrities, with their extortionate amounts of money, in a class of their own; above and beyond the bourgeoisie. When celebrities have mishaps everyone is stunned and our eyes are glued to the TVs. Take Lindsey Lohan and Paris Hilton for example, they both got jail sentences, yet because they are ‘celebrities’ they were released soon after they were jailed. I can’t see that level of leniency happening to you or I.
Chris Brown was a nineteen year old lad, writing songs and producing them for the RnB music industry. He was popular with the ladies and had a firm male fan base too. He had a multitude of successful tracks and was on the way to breaking records at a young age. Reading the latest music gossip, it was rumoured that Rihanna and Chris Brown were an item. I can remember thinking to myself; this is the perfect couple, two gorgeous, talented people…surely a relationship ready to blossom?
Chris pleaded guilty of hitting out at Rihanna reportedly over a text he received. For his actions he only got 180 days of community service of litter picking.
In my mind this is not right for someone to physically hurt someone else, whether they’re famous or not and to get a lenient charge. The sentence must match the crime.
After receiving a two year imposed song ban, the controversy continues. Chris Brown brought out the song ‘Champion’ which lyrically suggests about the incident. What makes it worse for me is that he has been profiting from the sales of the record. How callous is that!
It could have been a lot worse, Rihanna could have been left facially scarred and in the music industry, appearance is everything. Her career could have failed there and then.
Women today of all ages admire the RnB sensation for her braveness, confidence and independence. The public won’t forget it, and I guarantee it will soon be in the ‘100 bad celebrity moments’.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Monday, 18 April 2011
Sunday, 17 April 2011
Saturday, 16 April 2011
Take chances, take a lot of them. Because honestly, no matter where you end up and with whom, it always ends up just the way it should be. Your mistakes make you who you are. You learn and grow with each choice you make. Everything is worth it. Say how you feel always. Be you, and be okay with it. ♥
Work Experience
I applied to do work experience at Christmas for Easter, hoping to expand my portfolio for university and for my future journalism career. Although I was fortunate and grateful enough for the placement, as the week approached my mind was in constant overdrive. I was feeling so anxious about my own work, trying to accomplish a certain amount in the time in which I had. The idea of being in an office 9-5 everyday, whilst I was just getting used to the beautiful sunshine, didn't inspire me that much.
Yet, on the other hand I knew that this snippet of work experience and taste of the media industry would be rewarding later on.
Sitting in an office full of experienced journalists typing fiercely, I felt intimidated. With the people all communicating across and around me, with the phones on constant ring, I knew that this week was going to be stressful. I was doing work experience at my local newspaper-Gloucestershire Echo which has a very large readership.
So the first day had finished and you definitely feel it. Constantly starring at a computer screen for 8 hours of your day, makes you very tired and feels like you've adopted square eyes for the majority of the day. I don't think I have ever concentrated so hard before, trying to take it all in, make a good impression and add my personal touch to the discussions and features in which I would be writing.
The week was a definite eye opener and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I worked with such lovely people who were willing to give up their precious time to show me around, talk to me about their daily and weekly schedule and to give me the opportunity to work on the newspaper which would get published.
Here I learnt how to work with certain IT programmes which I apparently will use throughout my career. Programmes such as Shell, Ted, Pcshots etc. They were pretty simple to use, compared to impossible Quark Express which I use at uni which I just cannot get my head around. I wrote features within the newspaper and magazine- which is included within the daily newspaper. In addition to researching, designing and writing four double page layouts persuading people to buy things with certain themes which were coming up, such as royal wedding, Easter, London marathon.
What I found the most interesting was the chain of production (if you could call it that). Everyone was in a room/office together. You had the sports journalists, news, features, photos, sales, designers, reporters, photographers etc all working in close proximity of each other. It was a great insight to see how they all communicate and handle a story which just comes in. It was amazing how they heard about a story from the public or from their own research and in the next 30 minutes it would already be written on the web with photographs and interviews. It made me think Christ I'm going to have to step up my speed of writing and general thinking ha!
The editors told me (and I knew anyways) that people are turning to online now for reading, commenting, confiding etc. So I am glad that I have opted to do the web page design and writing for my year 2 at uni. This was my initial thought anyway, as I want to broaden my journalism in all written areas.
I really wish I never said I had a blog though haha! I really didn't appreciate it being read by the editor. Its just personal and cringey-especially when the man is a typical 'geezer' ha. Of course he decided to embarrass me and question me on things, but said it was very good and crucial that I had one, as well as my writing, my posting of link and images in general. I definitely have to get into Twitter more, as I have an account but just don't use it. Many people have said its like a journalists best friend, so I really got to start tweeting.
After getting positive comments about my personality and my work I felt like I should be more confident about it. When I was there I really didn't want my work to be read, I just felt uncomfortable with it. I know it sounds stupid because I want to be a journalist, but when its professionals and your experiencing, it's something different. This week has most certainly made me think I have to have faith and confidence in what I write, otherwise it won't show in my writing.
I can see myself going back there next year to increase my portfolio. Just need to get some more placements with magazines and then I should be on my way :)
<3
Yet, on the other hand I knew that this snippet of work experience and taste of the media industry would be rewarding later on.
Sitting in an office full of experienced journalists typing fiercely, I felt intimidated. With the people all communicating across and around me, with the phones on constant ring, I knew that this week was going to be stressful. I was doing work experience at my local newspaper-Gloucestershire Echo which has a very large readership.
So the first day had finished and you definitely feel it. Constantly starring at a computer screen for 8 hours of your day, makes you very tired and feels like you've adopted square eyes for the majority of the day. I don't think I have ever concentrated so hard before, trying to take it all in, make a good impression and add my personal touch to the discussions and features in which I would be writing.
The week was a definite eye opener and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I worked with such lovely people who were willing to give up their precious time to show me around, talk to me about their daily and weekly schedule and to give me the opportunity to work on the newspaper which would get published.
Here I learnt how to work with certain IT programmes which I apparently will use throughout my career. Programmes such as Shell, Ted, Pcshots etc. They were pretty simple to use, compared to impossible Quark Express which I use at uni which I just cannot get my head around. I wrote features within the newspaper and magazine- which is included within the daily newspaper. In addition to researching, designing and writing four double page layouts persuading people to buy things with certain themes which were coming up, such as royal wedding, Easter, London marathon.
What I found the most interesting was the chain of production (if you could call it that). Everyone was in a room/office together. You had the sports journalists, news, features, photos, sales, designers, reporters, photographers etc all working in close proximity of each other. It was a great insight to see how they all communicate and handle a story which just comes in. It was amazing how they heard about a story from the public or from their own research and in the next 30 minutes it would already be written on the web with photographs and interviews. It made me think Christ I'm going to have to step up my speed of writing and general thinking ha!
The editors told me (and I knew anyways) that people are turning to online now for reading, commenting, confiding etc. So I am glad that I have opted to do the web page design and writing for my year 2 at uni. This was my initial thought anyway, as I want to broaden my journalism in all written areas.
I really wish I never said I had a blog though haha! I really didn't appreciate it being read by the editor. Its just personal and cringey-especially when the man is a typical 'geezer' ha. Of course he decided to embarrass me and question me on things, but said it was very good and crucial that I had one, as well as my writing, my posting of link and images in general. I definitely have to get into Twitter more, as I have an account but just don't use it. Many people have said its like a journalists best friend, so I really got to start tweeting.
After getting positive comments about my personality and my work I felt like I should be more confident about it. When I was there I really didn't want my work to be read, I just felt uncomfortable with it. I know it sounds stupid because I want to be a journalist, but when its professionals and your experiencing, it's something different. This week has most certainly made me think I have to have faith and confidence in what I write, otherwise it won't show in my writing.
I can see myself going back there next year to increase my portfolio. Just need to get some more placements with magazines and then I should be on my way :)
<3
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
I need to find a cure...
...for my obsession with reality Tv show 'The Only Way Is Essex'.
It's on Wednesday and Sunday night at 10pm, and quite frankly every other night is boring without this a-mazing programme. So I know it's basically entertaining because, a fish has more braincells than the actual cast; but at least it teaches you one thing...a lesson in fake tan! You defo don't want to look like an orange or someone who has rolled in tangy cheese doritoes!
It's on Wednesday and Sunday night at 10pm, and quite frankly every other night is boring without this a-mazing programme. So I know it's basically entertaining because, a fish has more braincells than the actual cast; but at least it teaches you one thing...a lesson in fake tan! You defo don't want to look like an orange or someone who has rolled in tangy cheese doritoes!
Lookin reem, smelling reem, being reem, reem.
Oh shutuuuup!
He's well jel
Who's the prime minister?
Forget head holes, you need boob holes.
You plum!
You don't want to be an umper lumper orange...that's not a good look.
Who are you? Your just a fuckin extra
Well he can't sleep with his car can he? I'll give it a good go
What does bro before hoes mean?
Haha
Birthday Celebrations
Birthday celebrations were beautiful :)
...Weston, out for meals, a few cheeky drinks with the favourites and a road trip to Bristol to do some much needed shopping.
Time to enjoy my last year of being a teenager.
Thursday, 7 April 2011
Monday, 4 April 2011
Sunday, 3 April 2011
There is so much going on in the world,
Life changing events which leave families torn and in despair,
So why when you make what seems a small decision in comparison,
Do you get treated in a different way?!
Surely your just voicing your opinion?!
Life changing events which leave families torn and in despair,
So why when you make what seems a small decision in comparison,
Do you get treated in a different way?!
Surely your just voicing your opinion?!
So I guess it'll all get better in time,
I'm going to smile because I deserve too!
I'm going to smile because I deserve too!
Firstly I will just warn you that this is going to be a rushed blog, so ignore the spelling mistakes, bad grammer and if it doesn't make sense ha!
Wow it has been a month since I last updated and I have no idea why it has taken me this long to realise...
I'm 19 on Tuesday and this past year has for sure been the most eventful yet best year yet.
I had a tough time in the last year of sixth form as I really did not enjoy it, and got to the stage where I couldn't be bothered with studying any more. Although I knew what career path I wanted to take and that I wanted to go to university, I just hit a wall. I was taking everything out on my family (who were always trying to help me), not turning up to school and not revising. To this day now, I have no idea how I got the grades which I did with little effort and revision put in. I am a hard worker and I do always try my hardest but when life changing things happen it's hard to focus.
...Like losing one of my close friends. If anyone close to you dies obviously its hurts, even when you read about it in the paper and you don't know the person, you still feel a sense of sadness. However, the stress and hurt when the person you love and care about, who you see and speak to everyday takes their own life, is just unbelievable. You feel that just because someone has a smile on their face that everything is OK and rosy. I guess not...I'm not an angry person but it really frustrates me when people joke about being suicidal or interfere with it, when they don't know the whole picture. Although it was tough to lose someone during such a stressful time at school, the photos and memories makes me move on and do something valuable in my life. As I am still lucky and happy to be here today.
When I got all of my confirmed choices for my universities and got told I got into my first choice Solent I was over the moon. I was so happy and proud of myself, that I managed to achieve the massive goal which I have always wanted to get to since the start of secondary school. Here at Solent I am doing a course which is not anywhere else and is great for opportunity's within the media industry. I thoroughly enjoy it, and although the workload can be stressful at times, I think to myself...and this is why some opt to go to university and some get full time jobs.
I have met some characters since starting in September. Some are alot like me, and others are people who I probably wouldn't mix with if I was at home, but who are hilarious in their own way. I couldn't of asked to live with better people, as they are all caring and bring smiles to my faces. I have learnt to live independently in a city I don't know with total strangers, without your parents stood by your side. I was always excited to go and do this and passionate to make friends, so you defo need the right mind set if you are going to 'survive' uni life.
Although when I was 17/18 I had a job which earned me money and was in a relationship which couldn't be better, this past year has been incredible and most successful for me. I cannot believe that I am going to be 19!! The amount of people who say "God you think 19 is old" I just think yeah, because I can remember the times when I was running around parks, with my dad chasing after me. I just can't see myself in my last teenage years. I can remember when I was 13 and my whole life was changing.
Bring on Tuesday! :) <3
Wow it has been a month since I last updated and I have no idea why it has taken me this long to realise...
I'm 19 on Tuesday and this past year has for sure been the most eventful yet best year yet.
I had a tough time in the last year of sixth form as I really did not enjoy it, and got to the stage where I couldn't be bothered with studying any more. Although I knew what career path I wanted to take and that I wanted to go to university, I just hit a wall. I was taking everything out on my family (who were always trying to help me), not turning up to school and not revising. To this day now, I have no idea how I got the grades which I did with little effort and revision put in. I am a hard worker and I do always try my hardest but when life changing things happen it's hard to focus.
...Like losing one of my close friends. If anyone close to you dies obviously its hurts, even when you read about it in the paper and you don't know the person, you still feel a sense of sadness. However, the stress and hurt when the person you love and care about, who you see and speak to everyday takes their own life, is just unbelievable. You feel that just because someone has a smile on their face that everything is OK and rosy. I guess not...I'm not an angry person but it really frustrates me when people joke about being suicidal or interfere with it, when they don't know the whole picture. Although it was tough to lose someone during such a stressful time at school, the photos and memories makes me move on and do something valuable in my life. As I am still lucky and happy to be here today.
When I got all of my confirmed choices for my universities and got told I got into my first choice Solent I was over the moon. I was so happy and proud of myself, that I managed to achieve the massive goal which I have always wanted to get to since the start of secondary school. Here at Solent I am doing a course which is not anywhere else and is great for opportunity's within the media industry. I thoroughly enjoy it, and although the workload can be stressful at times, I think to myself...and this is why some opt to go to university and some get full time jobs.
I have met some characters since starting in September. Some are alot like me, and others are people who I probably wouldn't mix with if I was at home, but who are hilarious in their own way. I couldn't of asked to live with better people, as they are all caring and bring smiles to my faces. I have learnt to live independently in a city I don't know with total strangers, without your parents stood by your side. I was always excited to go and do this and passionate to make friends, so you defo need the right mind set if you are going to 'survive' uni life.
Although when I was 17/18 I had a job which earned me money and was in a relationship which couldn't be better, this past year has been incredible and most successful for me. I cannot believe that I am going to be 19!! The amount of people who say "God you think 19 is old" I just think yeah, because I can remember the times when I was running around parks, with my dad chasing after me. I just can't see myself in my last teenage years. I can remember when I was 13 and my whole life was changing.
Bring on Tuesday! :) <3
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