Sunday, 28 March 2010
Sunday Shout Out
This week I am sending you in the direction of a very new blog but one which I am already loving. Chocolate Chip Bagel is filled with little anecdotes and tidbits from Alyssa but what makes this blog so special is that she includes a recipe with each post. Granted, I don't actually cook that often (though I do bake) but I still like to read about other's kitchen adventures and it is so unique to see someone putting a different spin on their life.
Sunday, 21 March 2010
It's the Little Things
Having a had a few bad days I haven't been the most upbeat happy smiley person lately. Today, however, I was playing CafeWorld on FB (yes, I know I have no life but that's not the point) and for some reason the little people on my screen are sliding across my cafe instead of walking around it and I couldn't help but laugh. It reminded me that sometimes we have to focus on the little things that happen in our life rather than focus on just the big picture.
My mind isn't really coherent at the moment so I hope what I wrote above makes sense - I would expand but can't find the words right now so I hope you all find something little to cheer you up whenever you need it.
My mind isn't really coherent at the moment so I hope what I wrote above makes sense - I would expand but can't find the words right now so I hope you all find something little to cheer you up whenever you need it.
Friday, 19 March 2010
Reviewing
As some of you may know, I have reviewed a few films on this blog. I love reviewing, I love the thought that I am giving my opinion on something and that perhaps I can actually persuade someone that something is worth watching or not. Anyway, recently I went to see Alice in Wonderland. I have written a review of it and will be posting it on this blog soon - as soon as I have rewritten it.
The thing is, we had a class recently on reviewing. It was brilliant and I felt like I was learning so much. The only problem was that once I had had the lesson, I certainly don't feel comfortable with anyone reading my review as it stands now. I mean it's not bad or anything but I know it could be so much better. So just to let you know, I will be posting the review soon and you can expect it to be better than any of my previous attempts (or that's the theory anyway, and don't be afraid to tell me it is/isn't better once it is posted.
The thing is, we had a class recently on reviewing. It was brilliant and I felt like I was learning so much. The only problem was that once I had had the lesson, I certainly don't feel comfortable with anyone reading my review as it stands now. I mean it's not bad or anything but I know it could be so much better. So just to let you know, I will be posting the review soon and you can expect it to be better than any of my previous attempts (or that's the theory anyway, and don't be afraid to tell me it is/isn't better once it is posted.
Wednesday, 17 March 2010
St. Patrick's Day
Today is St. Patrick's Day as you are probably aware, unfortunately I couldn't be anything other than aware today as, having my usual Costa coffee, I had to put up with some truly terrible singing taking place in my local mall (right outside the Costa entrance - the singing, not the mall). I was not impressed. It practically ruined my coffee which I could easily have let ruin my day.
I do not celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am not Irish. It's not that I have anything against the idea of the celebration but I do not believe it fair that St. Patrick gets such notice when St. George is left in the background. How many of you actually know the date of St. George's Day? I'm guessing not many, despite it being the English patron saint, we only seem to celebrate the Irish patron saint. So my rule is, I'm happy to celebrate St. Patrick as soon as St. George gets in on the action; after all, I'm ENGLISH not Irish!
By the way, St. George's Day is 23rd April.
I do not celebrate St. Patrick's Day. I am not Irish. It's not that I have anything against the idea of the celebration but I do not believe it fair that St. Patrick gets such notice when St. George is left in the background. How many of you actually know the date of St. George's Day? I'm guessing not many, despite it being the English patron saint, we only seem to celebrate the Irish patron saint. So my rule is, I'm happy to celebrate St. Patrick as soon as St. George gets in on the action; after all, I'm ENGLISH not Irish!
By the way, St. George's Day is 23rd April.
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Giving Up
As some of you may know, I am trying the 365 challenge this year - trying to take a photo every day for a whole year. The first month went great but come Feb and March I've found it much more difficult to keep going - I either forget or simply can't think of anything worth taking a picture of.
Now that I've missed quite a few days I have considered just giving up but I have decided that I will stick to it and try my hardest to keep taking photos. I pretty certain that I will be forgetful again in the future but that is no longer the point - I want to try and keep trying. If we all gave up the moment something went a little wrong nobody would ever achieve anything - and I'm relatively certain when I say that there would be no books to read (for those of you who aren't aware - writing is hard!)
So basically I'm going to keep trying at the 365 challenge as finishing it (even with a few holes in it) will give me hope that I can really stick to something and finish it, and you never know, I might manage to finish my novel one day.
Now that I've missed quite a few days I have considered just giving up but I have decided that I will stick to it and try my hardest to keep taking photos. I pretty certain that I will be forgetful again in the future but that is no longer the point - I want to try and keep trying. If we all gave up the moment something went a little wrong nobody would ever achieve anything - and I'm relatively certain when I say that there would be no books to read (for those of you who aren't aware - writing is hard!)
So basically I'm going to keep trying at the 365 challenge as finishing it (even with a few holes in it) will give me hope that I can really stick to something and finish it, and you never know, I might manage to finish my novel one day.
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Sunday Shout Out
This week I am sending you on a journey, on many journeys which can all be found at A Hazy Moon. With beautiful pictures accompanied by lines of verse and description this blog will take you around the world and share the secrets of finding beauty. Definitely worth taking a look.
Friday, 12 March 2010
Script Frenzy
Remember NaNoWriMo? Well, in April there is yet another crazy endeavour being run through the internet - ScriptFrenzy. The idea is to write a 100 page script (of any style and genre) within the 30 days of April. Find out all about it at ScriptFrenzy.
I'm not planning on attempting this this year as it is the month before everything is due in for uni and honestly I think that's where my efforts should be put, but thought I'd share it with you incase anyone has a hankering to writing scripts and needs a little nudge.
I actually really love writing scripts - when I had to write a theatre play at college I found it really enjoyable and am now doing a module on scriptwriting as part of my course, I'm currently writing a radio play based on Hansel and Gretel and loving every moment of it.
I'm not planning on attempting this this year as it is the month before everything is due in for uni and honestly I think that's where my efforts should be put, but thought I'd share it with you incase anyone has a hankering to writing scripts and needs a little nudge.
I actually really love writing scripts - when I had to write a theatre play at college I found it really enjoyable and am now doing a module on scriptwriting as part of my course, I'm currently writing a radio play based on Hansel and Gretel and loving every moment of it.
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