Thursday, 11 October 2012

I'm sorry, but it's another questions thing.


Questions

  • 1: What eye colour do you find sexiest?
  • It's an eye colour.. I don't know. 
  • 2: White, milk, or dark chocolate mocha?
  • Milk. 
  • 3: If you could get a Sharpie tattoo on your back, what would it be?
  • A smiley face. 
  • 4: Did you grow up in a small or big town? Did you like it?
  • Mediumish, I guess. It's not bad. 
  • 5: Your favorite adult as a child? (and not your parents, if they were your favorite)
  • Probably all of my grandparents, I can't choose just one.
  • 6: What kind of smoothie sounds really good right now?
  • Something with kiwi in it. 
  • 7: Most embarrassing moment from your elementary school years?
  • Is elementary like really young? I dunno, I'll call in infant school, and I don't have any embarrassing memories from that young.
  • 8: Most embarrassing moment from your middle school years?
  • We'll call this primary school. I dida  terrible comedy sketch in front of the whole school which wasn't funny at all and lasted ten seconds. I walked off stage in embarrassment, then immediately back on because I forgot my participation chocolate bar.
  • 9: Most embarrassing moment from your high school years?
  • I've said some very stupid things in the past few years, totallying up to some embarrassing (but hilarious) moments. 
  • 10: Pirates or ninjas? Why?
  • Pirates because swords are cool. 
  • 11: Have you ever climbed a tree more than twenty feet off the ground?
  • I've never climbed a tree more than six feet off the ground.
  • 12: Did you like swinging as a child? Do you still get excited when you see a swing set?
  • I did. My auntie had to teach me how to swing when I was little, and I loved it. 
  • 13: If you could have any pet in the world, illegal or not, what would you get?
  • Right now I really want a kitten. Boring, aren't I?
  • 14: What's your most favorite part of your body?
  • I'm very fond of my right big toe. 
  • 15: What's your most favorite part of your personality?
  • My open mind. 
  • 16: Madonna or Lady Gaga? Neither? Both? Who cares?
  • Neither. 
  • 17: Have you ever watched the Superbowl all the way through?
  • I'm still a little unsure what the Superbowl is. 
  • 18: Have you ever watched any major sporting event drunk?
  • I have never watched a major sporting event.
  • 19: What's the most delicious food you've ever eaten in your life?
  • I've had a lot of good food.
  • 20: Margarine or butter? Which did you grow up with?
  • Interesting fact: technically you cannot buy margarine in UK supermarkets. It is all butter, but sold under the name margarine because they can. 
  • 21: Whole, skim, 1%, or 2% milk? (Did you know they make 1 1/2% milk?) 
  • Semi-skimmed.
  • 22: Which continents have you been on?
  • Europe, Asia (I think) and Australia.
  • 23: Do you get motion sickness? Any horror stories?
  • Nope.
  • 24: Backpacks or satchels?
  • Backpacks distribute weight better to avoid aching shoulders, but satchels are more convenient.
  • 25: Would you wear a rainbow jacket? A neon yellow sweater? Checkered pants?
  • HELL YES. 
  • 26: What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
  • The Simpsons, of course.
  • 27: If you had to have a cow or a pig, which would you take? Why?
  • Pigs are cuter.
  • 28: If you had to look at one city skyline for the rest of your life, which would it be?
  • New York, but I don't want to live there.
  • 29: Longest plane ride you've ever been on?
  • To Australia, so basically the longest plane journey you can get, 24 hours.
  • 30: The latest you've ever slept?
  • All day. 
  • 31: Would you buy a sweater covered in kitten pictures? Would you wear it if someone gave it you for free?
  • I wouldn't buy it, no. I may wear it. 
  • 32: Do you pick at scabs?
  • Obsessively, and then I hate myself for it. 
  • 33: Favorite kind of bean? Kidney? Black? Pinto?
  • Green.
  • 34: How far can you throw a baseball?
  • Not far. 
  • 35: If you had to move to another country, where would you move?
  • Australia. 
  • 36: Have you ever eaten Ethiopian food? Vietnamese? Korean? Nepalese? How was it?
  • No but I want to. 
  • 37: Small, liberal arts school or public university? Why?
  • I'm unsure of the difference. 
  • 38: A relationship with love or one with sex?
  • Love, always. 
  • 39: Do you eat enough vegetables?
  • Probably not. 
  • 40: Do you like horror movies? How about thrillers?
  • Thrillers, but gore and jumpiness make me uneasy. 
  • 41: Would you scratch a crotch itch in public?
  • Discreetly. 
  • 42: Do you swear in front of your parents?
  • Mum, yes. Dad, never.
  • 43: Coolest thing you've ever been for Halloween?
  • A creepy person who follows teenagers down the street. 
  • 44: If you could change your natural hair color, would you? To what?
  • Nope.
  • 45: Do you want to get married? Have kids?
  • Probably. 
  • 46: Do you use a reusable water bottle? If not, you should.
  • I reuse disposable ones. 
  • 47: City or nature person?
  • I like cities sometimes, but there's nothing like being out in the open. I'm definitely an outdoors kind of person, I need to get away sometimes. Now would be good. I grew up with the nature. 
  • 48: Have you ever used something other than "makeup" as makeup? (Like paint? Markers?)
  • Does face paint count?
  • 49: Can you walk well in high heels? Even if you're a guy?
  • Reasonably well, in some but not all. 
  • 50: Post 5 awesome things about yourself. BRAG AWAY!
  • Oh no. 

Friday, 5 October 2012

This should be interesting.

1. Do you want a boyfriend or girlfriend?
I have one, thanks.

2. When did your last hug take place?
I hugged my dad a couple of minutes ago.

3. Are you a jealous person?
Nope. 

4. Are you tired right now?
Yep.

5. Do you chew on straws?
Occasionally. 

6. Have you been called a tease?
Heheh. Yeah. 

7. Have you ever been awake for 48 hours straight?
Nope. 

8. Do you cry easily?
Generally no. But sometimes yeah. 

9. What should you be doing now?
Sleeping.

10. Are you a heavy sleeper?
Yes.

11. Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months?
Almost there, so yeah, I'd say so. 

12. Are you mad at someone right now?
Nope. 

13. Do you believe in love?
Oh yes ^_^ 

14. What makes you laugh no matter what?
F.R.I.E.N.D.S

15. Who was the last person you talked to?
My dad. 

16. Do you get butterflies around the person you like?
A little bit, still. 

17. Will you get married?
Most likely. 

18. When was the last time you smiled?
A few minutes ago. 

19. Does anyone like you?
I hope so. 

20. Do you secretly like anyone right now?
It's definitely not a secret. 

21. Who was the first person you talked to today?
My mum.

22. Who do you feel most comfortable talking about anything with?
Oh that could be any number of people. 

23. What are you NOT looking forward to?
Sunday. 

24. What ARE you looking forward to?
Tomorrow. 

25. Has someone of the preferred sex ever told you they loved you and meant it?
Well I hope he means it. So yes, I'd say so. 

26. Suppose you saw your ex kissing someone else, what would you do?
Hah I don't have an ex. 

27. Do you plan on moving out within the next year?
Nope. 

28. Are you a forgiving person?
Generally. 

29. How many TRUE friends do you have?
By my count... 10?

30. Do you fall for people easily?
Nah, it takes somebody special. 

31. Have you ever fallen for your ex's best friend?
Nope. No ex.

32. What's the last thing you put in your mouth?
Water. 

33. Who was the last person you drove with?
I have no clue. 

34. How late did you stay up last night, and doing what?
Approx. 9:30, because I was ill. 

35. If you could move anywhere in the world, would you?
Probably not, no. 

36. Who was the last person you took a picture with?
I can't remember. 

37. Can you live a day without the TV?
I live most days without TV. 

38. When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
Last week, I reckon.

39. Three names you go by:
I can't think of any interesting ones so no. 

40. Are you currently in a relationship?
Yep ^_^
41. What is your all-time-favourite romance movie?
Hmmm... Is 'Avengers' a romance movie? 
42. Do you believe that everyone has a soulmate?
I hope so. 

43. What's your current problem?
I have a cold. 

44. Have you ever had your heart broken?
Nope. 

45. Your thoughts of long-distance relationships?
Difficult, they can take a lot of work, but if you're both willing to make it work and you both trust one another, there's no reason why it won't work. 

46. How many kids do you want in the future?
I hate this question. 

47. Have you ever found it really hard to tell someone you like them?
Oh yes. So very hard. It took me a ridiculous amount of time. But I did it, and it worked.

48. Can you touch your toes?
Nope.

49. What are you wearing right now?
Jamas. 

50. Do you have a job? What do you do?
*Sigh* I need a job. 

Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Hello Procrastination!

1. Last person who hugged you: George
2. Last person who phone-called you: Mum
3. Last person who sent you a text and what did it say: Not saying.
4. Last song you heard: Break In by Halestorm
5. Last time you cried: I can't remember.

HAVE YOU EVER:
6. Dated someone twice: Nope.
7. Been cheated on: Nope.
8. Kissed someone & regretted it: Nope.
9. Lost someone special: Yeah.
10. Been depressed: Nope.
11. Pulled all-nighter: Unfortunately not.

LIST THREE FAVOURITE COLOURS:
12. Green
13: Purple
14: RAINBOW.

THIS YEAR HAVE YOU:
15. Made a new friend: Yep
16. Fallen out of love: Nope
17. Laughed until you cried: So many times.
18. Met someone who changed you: Probably not..
19. Found out who your true friends were: I already knew.
20. Found out someone was talking about you: Most likely.
21. Gone on holiday: Oui.

YOUR LIFE.
22.How many people on your friends list do you know in real life: Most of them, even if I rarely or never speak to them.
23. How many kids do you want: I don't know.
24. Do you have any pets: I wish.
25. Do you want to change your name: Nah, I've survived this long.
26. What did you do for your last Birthday: Absolutely nothing.
27. What time did you wake up today: 7ish -_-
28. What were you doing at midnight last Saturday: On Tumblr, I think.
29. Name something you cannot wait for: Thursday.
30. Last time you saw your mother: About 15 minutes ago.
31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: I wish I was better at school stuff.
32. What are you listening to right now: MY dad talking downstairs.
33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom: Yep.
34. Who's getting on your nerves right now: Nobody.
35. Most visited webpage: Youtube.
36. What's your real name: That's a little personal.
37. Nicknames: Ugh, let's not go down that road.
38. Relationship Status: Taken ^_^
40. Male or female: Female.
41. Pale or tanned? Pale.
42. Facebook or Twitter? Twitter.
43. iPod or phone? Phone.
44. Write w/e you want here: Chicken smash.
45. Weight (if you're comfortable in saying): I have no idea.
46. Height: 5'4" maybe?
47. Do you have a crush on someone: My boyfriend, if that counts.
48. What do you like about yourself: Bitch got style ;)
49. Piercings: Ears. I fainted.
50. Tattoos: Nope. I'd faint.
51. Righty or lefty: Righty!

FIRSTS:
53. First piercing: Ears. As I previously stated, I fainted.
54. First best friend: Siobhan. Nursery until year 6.
55. First sport you joined: Football!! I'm terrible.
56. First vacation: Cornwall when I was really little.

RIGHT NOW:
59. Eating: Bits of potato from around my teeth.
60. Drinking: Nothing


61. I'm about to: Keep typing.
62. Listening to: Silence.
63. Waiting for: Me to get bored of procrastinating.

YOUR FUTURE:
64. Want kids: I dunno.
65. Get married: Sure..
66. Career: Not a clue. 





Wow, I have such a clear future. 

WHICH IS BETTER IN THE PREFERRED SEX:
67. Lips or eyes: Eyes. 
68. Hugs or kisses: BOTH. 
69. Shorter or taller: Taller. 
70. Older or Younger: Older. 
71. Romantic or spontaneous: Either. 
72. Shy or confident: A bit of both. 
73. Sensitive or loud: Sensitive. 
74. Hook-up or relationship: Relationship, of course. 

HAVE YOU EVER:
76. Kissed a stranger: No. 
77. Stole something for someone: Yeah, but she then gave it to me. 
78. Lost glasses/contacts: Shit, where are my glasses?
79. hurt yourself: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH yes. 
80. Broken someone's heart: No. 
82. Been arrested: Sure, many times... 
83. Turned someone down: Probably
84. Cried when someone died: Mhmm...


85. fallen for a friend: Yeah ^_^

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
86. Yourself: I guess I have to, so yeah. 
87. Miracles: Suppose so. 
88. Love at first sight: Possibly, as cheesy as it sounds. 
89. Heaven: I hope so. 
90. Santa Clause: Hell yeah ;) 
91. Kiss on the first date: Yep. 
92. Angels: Hmm...

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
94. Had more than 1 boyfriend/girlfriend at a time: LOL no. 
95. Did you sing today: Yep. 
96. First person in your contacts: IDK some random person on facebook. 
97. If you could go back in time, how far would you go? I wouldn't. 
98. The moment you would choose: Nope. 
99. Are you afraid of falling in love: Of course not :) 
100. Are you afraid of death: Only a stupid person doesn't hold at least a little fear. 

Monday, 1 October 2012

Reading again...

After really not enjoying Fallen at all, I've moved Torment to the bottom of my priorities list, since I have no intention of reading it. Instead, I've added The Fellowship Of The Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien to the top of my list, since I've already started it. The rest of the books in that series will be added to the list when I've finished Fellowship, since I clearly misjudged Fallen and don't want to add books unnecessarily.


Books I've read this year so far:

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group by Catherine Jinks
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson
Let it Snow by Maureen Johnson, John Green and Lauren Myracle
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Will Grayson Will Grayson by John Green and David Levithan
Looking For Alaska by John Green**
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green**
Paper Towns by John Green**
13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson
Summer Fling by Sarah Morgan
Fallen by Lauren Kate
** - Books read around Christmas and New Year that I can't remember if I read this year or the very end of last year but I'm counting anyway just in case.

Books I've bought and intend to read soon:
(In order of priority)

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Birth of a Killer by Darren Shan
Click by Bill Tancer***
Moab is my Washpot by Stephen Fry***
Nudge by Thaler and Sunstien***
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
Once in a House on Fire by Andrea Ashworth
Jane Slayre by Charlotte Bronte and Sherri Browning Erwin
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson
Thud by Terry Pratchett
Hogfather by Terry Pratchett
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Star Trek: Vanguard by David Mack
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine by Una McCormack
Rupture by Simon Lelic
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Torment by Lauren Kate
*** - Books I've started but not yet finished due to the distraction of other books.

Fallen by Lauren kate

This took me far too long to read. FAR too long. I bought this at the recommendation of a friend, and I honestly can't say I'm terribly anxious to move onto the second in the series, which is currently on my bookcase. It's quite obviously a book for young teenagers, perhaps nobody over the age of 14 and definitely no boys should read it - far too many hormones of a stressed teenage girl. As I said, it took me a while to read this, so please excuse any inaccuracies about the early chapters of the book, because I really don't want to go back and read them again.

BLURB: SOME ANGELS ARE DESTINED TO FALL. Instant. Intense. Weirdly familiar... The moment Luce looks at Daniel she knows she has never felt like this before. Except she can't shake the  feeling that she has... and with him - a boy she doesn't even remember setting eyes on. Will her attempt to find out why enlighten her - or destroy her? Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic, Fallen is a thrilling story about forbidden love.

Okay, lets start off by pointing out the pathetic (and wrong) statements in the blurb. Working backwards, it is not "dangerously exciting". Dangerous, I'll give you, but only because the main character, Luce, does some pretty stupid things, like getting into a car alone when she has absolutely no idea where it's going or who's driving, just because some boy she barely knows asks her to. It's not a romance. I can see why some people might think so, but it's a poor excuse for romance when all it is, is a boy with a crush on the main character, who is in love with some other boy who seems dark and dangerous, but who won't talk to her. Sound familiar? Because to me it sounds oddly like Twilight. I'm not implying that either of the authors copied one another, and I can be bothered to check which was published first so I can even begin to form an argument for that point, when my actual point is that this pattern of a love triangle is becoming ridiculously over used.

The entire book is a slow and painful build up to the climax. Everything that happens could have happened with a lot less detail and in a lot less time, and I think we all would have been much happier if it had. A few hints at the ending are more than hints, they're just obviously pointing out things as well as the opening line to the blurb. I wouldn't complain, but other than about one time, angels aren't even mentioned. It's like the author has seen the technique of using foreshadowing and thought "oh, as long as I mention angels once or twice, it'll be fine," but no, sorry, but that doesn't work. Although it was still painfully obvious what Daniel was, you completely failed at foreshadowing. It wasn't even building up to anything good. A lot of characters went through major unprovoked character changes at the drop of a hat, and hardly anything is explained. I expect it all to be explained fully in the sequel, but to be quite honest I can't see myself reading it. This book did nothing to engage me. One of the signs of a good book is that you don't want to put it down, but I didn't really want to pick this book up at all after the first few chapters.

Not a good book. Decent to some extent, but nothing special. I shall not pick it up again. I'll rate this as one and a half stars, or 3 out of ten, because I really can't remember how I started rating these.