Three Cheers For Five Years

So today, I officially left high school. I still have to go back for a few exams and then, that's it. Over. Finished. Terrifying.

I've had my ups and downs there, but I always had people to fall back on. I've met some awesome people (some not-so-awesome too, but never mind). I've made friends I don't want to leave, and I've met people who have literally changed my life.

I remember being "shoved in Lottie's form" as my Head Of Year so eloquently put it, and thank Christ I did! Those three years in CJ were times I'll never forget. The little things like sports day! Ronald & Bat The Rat! :-D

Then there's the teachers who've left us over the years! Mrs Herwin, the brilliant eccentric English teacher; Madame Peneranda, the half-Spanish French teacher, Madame Pigois, the French teacher who got accused of pretending to be French; Miss Cox, the bubbly I.T teacher; Mr Redmond, the embarrassing dad-like Assistant Head; Miss Shaw, whom there are no words to describe; and of course, Miss Beevor, the wonderful, incredible English teacher, whom I adopted as my mother for a week.
Oops, not forgetting Mr Kiiza, the Math teacher who was a dead spit of the Halifax man!

I've changed a lot over these five years, and I know everybody else has too. It's been strange watching everyone turn into different people than the ones I grew up with.

I've moved around a lot in terms of friendship groups, and I honestly think that's a good thing. I've definitely ended with the right people, not that my other friends aren't great too!

To anyone reading this, thank you for the past five years. Even if we hardly ever speak, and have never been close friends, you being there has made an impact on our year group, and any small change could have made everything different. I know that everybody, yes everybody, can achieve everything they want.

School reunion in 20 years? I think so :)

Thistley Hough;
5th September 2004 - 3rd June 2009
x

A GAY Osmond!

I don't have too much to say about this, but I am happy to announce to you that there is now (officially) a GAY OSMOND!

Yes!

Marie Osmond's eldest daughter (I believe her name is Jessica) came out recently.
Marie has decided to "stand by her". Which is a stupid thing to say, but whatever.

I dislike Marie Osmond, strongly.

Religious Education Exam

Hmm, yes. What fun.
Actually, I do enjoy Religious Education when I have a real teacher (no offence to my RE teacher, but he's really a history teacher and doesn't really know what he's doing, I wish I had this other teacher instead.) But anyway, I wanted to share something that I wrote in my exam, and was really proud of.

When asked... something about forgiveness, I wrote "very often, people are aware of their own mistakes. Sometimes, that's punishment enough."

I reminded myself of my own situation as I wrote that.
About 9 months ago, I did something. Something really awful that hurt somebody I cared about a lot. In doing this, I lost her and a few other people. Ever since then, things have been different for me. She says I've changed, and doesn't seem to realise that it's because of what happened.
A lot of stuff has happened since then, relating around the same people.

I just hope that she knows that I'm in enough pain still, and there's no need for her to come around every few months to badmouth me. Trust me, I still feel like shit over it.

Not that you'll ever read this. But you know I'm sorry. Stop acting like this.


RANT OVER!

& now the happy part, I don't think I failed that exam! & I think Barney in How I Met Your Mother, is going to confess to the gorgeous Robin!
AND, I'm going to watch Chelsea Lately.

Goodbye my little spanners.
x (I really wanted to end it with "XOXO Gossip Girl"!)

People are dumb.

Okay so, I'm a pretty huge fan of Chelsea Handler. I'm borderline obsessed. A teacher at my school told me that I talk like Chelsea. I freaked because they knew who Chelsea was. I've read both her books a gazillion times, I never miss her show, and I absolutely adore the woman.

Which is why I get pissed off when people say stupid things about her.

I'm posting a blog directed at those stupid people.

Firstly, to the stupid Jonas fans. Hey Jonas Fans. I know you're entitled to your opinion, and if you choose to kill your brain cells by listening to these LOSERS then that's up to you. Very much in the same way that it's up to Chelsea if she wants to give her opinion. She can make fun of them, and she doesn't care if that annoys you. Guys, she's a comedian! And she's a TV host, and she makes fun of anyone. Tori Spelling fans don't write in complaining... (note to self: do Tori Spelling fans exist?) She didn't make fun of his diabetes, she's not that heartless! She made fun of the media surrounding his diabetes. They DO sport "pubic hair afros" and as for the gay thing, to quote Chelsea herself, "until they penetrate, who knows what side of the see-saw they sit on?"

Secondly, to the Chelsea fans who complain that she does the same bit more than once. Are you stupid? No matter how smart, talented or funny, nobody can come up with new material for each new appearance. If you want to see her talk about something new every time, watch Chelsea Lately. But of course in her stand-up, she's going to repeat jokes. If you went to see Kings of Leon you wouldn't complain about them performing Sex on Fire because you saw them do it on TV. It's the same concept. They're both called 'gigs' and they're both, simply, performances from an entertainer. Stop being ridiculous.

Seriously though, if you don't know who Chelsea Handler is, you should.

U.S : Chelsea Lately is on 10/11c on E! (Weekdays)
U.K : Chelsea Lately is on Midnights on E! (Weekdays)

"9021ohhhhh"

Yesterday, I found this description of my favourite ever fictional character, and I thought I'd share it.


Spoiled, Brenda-Walsh-boyfriend-stealing, addict-mother-having, torn-between-Brandon-and-Dylan-being, fire-surviving, cult-joining, coke-habit-having, rehab-acing, stalker-having, Valerie-hating, gunshot-surviving, Jessica-Alba-baby-wanting, failed-wedding-having, rape-surviving, murder-committing, Dylan-soulmate-enjoying Kelly Taylor. I love her.

See that?
Now THAT is a good character.
and they even forgot to mention the eating disorder!

Hmmm, I thought I had more to say than that.
Obviously not.
I'll go watch a movie now (:

Kelly Taylor; yup, still hot.

Tweet, freaking tweet

Hey guys, I'm back :]

from, well, being here, but not blogging.

And I feel the need to discuss TWITTER!
For those of you who don't know, Twitter is basically, a website that is similar to the idea of a Facebook status.

You just, write what you're doing, thinking, or whatever.
It's stupid.

So why is it so addictive?

It's getting to the point where everyone has a Twitter. There are official Twitters for 10 Downing Street, Barack Obama, Jesus...
okay, I made that last one up, but you get the point.

I don't know if it's the opportunity to see Perez Hilton's every thought, or the notion that Tina Fey might care what I'm doing that keeps me hooked, but I am. I update frequently, even via text. It's becoming a serious issue.

The celebs are hooked too, as proved by the reports that Jennifer Aniston dumped John Mayer, because of his Twitter obsession. I worry about the world if the guy that's dating Jen Aniston would rather be updating his Twitter!

Ughh, anyway. I should be working, but I'm not. Instead I'm eating an Easter Egg, listening to Garbage, blogging, and Twittering!

Bye!

I felt the need to write this...

For a few days now, I have been silently pondering the death of Natasha Richardson.

I remember when I was six years old, and The Parent Trap was released. I remember that I liked Hallie and Annie, I liked their dad, the butler, the nanny, the grandpa, but I LOVED their mother, Elizabeth. She was so elegant and beautiful, and had a knockout smile. Little six year old me found out the name of this woman, and decided she wanted to see everything Natasha had ever been in. I did see some, but of course, at six years old, some of her films weren't quite suitable, and I gave up. Until I saw Maid In Manhattan, and very excitedly told my mother that "IT'S NATASHA!!" She told me to be quiet, and when I got home, I googled Natasha Richardson. However, once again (as I so often tend to do), I moved on. I saw her again in Wild Child last year, and got quite excited that she was back in my head, but again, it didn't last.

That was, until Wednesday, when I was walking through the supermarket, and saw on the front of a newspaper, "Neeson's wife in critical condition after ski fall." I can't even describe how I felt in that moment, all I remember is I prayed (which is not something I do, ever), and repeatedly told my mother how I hoped she'd be okay. But the next morning, when my mum came into my room and said "bad news", I knew that she had died.

I had no connection to her, I didn't know her, and I never met her. I can't even say I've seen that many of her films or performances, but I feel so deeply saddened by this. She was so young, and it is such a tragic and sudden loss. I think the reason I have been so affected is that the thought of somebody being there one day, and gone the next, is terrifying.

She was beautiful, talented, and sweet. Her smile glowed off the screen, and she had an energy you could feel as you watched her. As many people are saying, "she was the greatest actress of her generation". That is not something I would argue with.

Natasha Jane Richardson

11th May 1963 - 18th March 2009
Rest In Peace.

This, is why she's my hero.

You can now catch the wonderful Lena Headey in one of the best FunnyOrDie videos I've seen in a long time!

This is my reason for loving her, she's an amazing actress and yet she loves doing this kind of ridiculous thing!

You can see the video below.

"Mercy Corps accept all donations, except old people or dead people. And if we give you a sack of grain, you should keep it"

Lena Headey Wants to Make a Donation - watch more funny videos

OH IT'S OOOOON!

short one, kind of pointless but here's the thing...

I'm sick of my favourite shows being ruined with stupid storylines, but I'm mad about re-makes!

So here's the deal;

• keep your office re-make, I guess it's not too bad
• get away from Life On Mars
• cancel Dancing With The Stars
• DO NOT RE-MAKE SPACED, OR I WILL KILL

that's all, thank you

Join to fight against a US remake of 'Spaced'!

Tocophobic and Proud!

Tocophobia: fear of pregnancy and/or childbirth.

Yes, it sounds silly, but it's a genuine fear, and it's a fear I suffer from.
I'm not scared of childbirth, I fear pregnancy. I fear pregnant women. I fear the bump more than anything else.
I don't like looking at somebody who is pregnant, and seeing the bump, and knowing that there's a human being growing inside them.

However, the point of this blog is that people make a huge fuss about pregnancy, about how it's so wonderful and beautiful. It's not beautiful, it's icky. That may be a childish (non)word, but it's the only way to describe it.

And here's the thing, people treat pregnant women like retards. They don't let them do anything for themselves! And why is it okay for randomers to touch your stomach when you're pregnant. Oh wait, it's not. It's messed up.

A friend of mine is pregnant, and I'm very happy for her, I truly am (she lives in the US, and I don't have to see the bump, ever, so it's cool.) And I, of course, would be happy for anyone I knew if they were expecting, granted they were happy about it of course. But I'd still think it was disgusting.

Want the strongest contraceptive ever? Watch 'The Children'. That'll stop you reproducing!



P.S. - Either childbirth is a miracle, or miracles are rare. It can't work both ways!

Out with the old...

So 2008 is over! It's been over for nearly four hours now, and I don't feel any different.

It's been an interesting year for me, I've seen some people go, and I've welcomed new people.
I've made lots of mistakes, and I can't honestly say I've done enough good to counteract them.

However, I kept my New Year's Resolution, and have been meat-free for 364 days. Can't say I felt any better about myself for it, so I'm going back to meat. It was always a year deal anyway.

This year, I'm not doing 'resolutions' as such, more... challenges.
Here we go;

• get more of a life, less obsessing.
• take people's help when offered
• get at least one decent picture with everyone I love
• get good grades!
• change my image, to how I actually want it
• try new things
• be a little more confident
• try not to mess up anymore decent friendships

What are your resolutions (if any) and why?

As Of Today

I'll also be running another blog;
in which I'll review anything I find to be worth reviewing.

This will include;
- Movies
- TV
- Music
- Books
- Blogs
- Vlogs

feel free to message or comment me with any recommendations
and follow this blog!


Thanks a bunch guys,
you're all awesome

Okay so,

I'm the kind of person that uses the word 'hero' a lot. And rather too freely. I noticed this the other day when I was in a hurry, and a very sweet old man let me push in front of him, in line. My response was "thank you, you're a hero". Usually, I would've responded with "you're a star" or "you're a gem", but why did I use the word hero?

On the bus home, I thought carefully about the word hero (so carefully that I missed my stop!) and there are so many different types of hero.

Considering it was recently remembrance day, that kind of hero popped up in my mind. The 3 living British WW1 Veterans.
Yeah, I'm not a fan of war, but in the world wars, the alternative wasn't much better. Young men were practically forced. And seeing the respect those 3 men got last week upset me. Because you just know, that the rest of the year round, they don't get treated like that. What is the age when people stop listening to you? And am I the only person who thinks that Remembrance Day will die out?

Anyway, my original point was about heroes. And, I have these 5 "celebrities" that I call my heroes. It used to be more, but I thought about it, and I thought about WHY I call these people my heroes.

And here's my list;

Lena Headey - since I was four years old. I saw her in the Jungle Book when I was four, and I told my friends + family that "she was very pretty and I wanted to be just like her when I grew up". Clearly, four year old me had some sense. She is without a doubt my favourite actress, nobody even comes close. I've never seen her in a role she didn't own.

Tina Fey - one of the funniest and most talented writers around. Since I saw Mean Girls (and yes, I knew she wrote it when I saw it), I thought she was amazing! She can write utterly ridiculous things, or she can write comments that actually make you think, or sometimes two in one. Anyone that can really make me think, gets some serious respect.

Shirley Manson - her lyrics inspire me to no end. She gives me courage that no matter what happens to you in your life, you can get through it with determination. And she's taught me to let other people's negativity make me stronger. To know that she's been through what I go through, but worse, makes me realise I can be whatever I want to be, but it's down to me.

Keeley Hawes - I'm never quite sure why she inspires me, but I know she does. I think it's down to her 'triple threat' talent. She's a brilliant actress, singer and dancer, and I just feel that anybody with that much talent deserves some real recognition.

& then there's
Bridget McManus - There's no reason to NOT love her. She's a hilarious comedian, which is something I've always secretly wanted to be. She's out + proud (obviously the 'proud' is the best part there), she makes people feel comfortable with being who they are. And just when I thought she'd done enough to make me love her, she started helping the Proposition 8 campaigns. And I mean ACTUALLY helping, not being a slacktivist like the rest of us! She is truly an inspiration to me, plus she's super sweet and actually takes time to write back to fans (which I can guarantee, most people do not make time for!)


Plus, of course, I have my everyday heroes. The people I know in real life that help me out, and help me be a better person. Those people know who they are. But Jo + Sally get extra special mentions for these past few weeks.
I doubt anybody mentioned in this blog will ever read it, but I felt the need to say it, and that's what blogs are for.

I'm interested to know who your heroes are, and why?


P.S - okay, so maybe somebody on this blog will read it...

Mixed Feelings About '08 Election

I am happy that Obama was voted President, I truly am. I think it shows a lot about America's ever-changing communities and I think that between Obama and McCain, the best man most deifinitely won. Well, the best candidate, I don't know either of them personally, who am I to judge?

I have many issues with the way Sarah Palin has been treated. Initially, I too poked fun at her, and still stand by my opinion that as a politician, she's... shall we say not the greatest. However, I am outraged at her treatment, she has been mentally abused, and it's a disgrace. Through all of the harmless joking (SNL for example), there have been real issues. For example, the Crank call. In the UK recently there has been an issue where to radio presenters called elderly comedian, Andrew Sachs, and discussed the fact that one of them had slept with his grand-daughter. I'm not saying I agree with this, but why are we not allowed to broadcast that, and yet the unjustified international humiliation of a vice-presidential candidate is applauded?

I am also disgusted with the passing of Proposition 8 in California. President Obama's election is a victory, and not just for him or for all Democrats. It shouts out to a whole race of people. When teamed with the passing of Proposition 8, the only thing I hear, is 'from one prejudice to another...'

I Hope That...

..this scares you as much as it scares me.

By "this" I of course mean the upcoming election in the United States.

Currently, Barack Obama is leading in the polls by 5.2%. Personally, I'm rooting for Obama. In the beginning, I was supporting him, now I'm not sure (mainly since the "gay couples can visit each other in the hospital" situation). Mainly, I would like Obama to become president so that McCain doesn't!

I know many people that would agree with me when I say, McCain made a HUGE mistake when choosing his VP Candidate. I mean, I don't know if he's been scoring off George Bush, but Sarah Palin? Seriously?

I think that most terrifying part of this, is that if McCain gets elected, there is a huge chance, that come 2012, Governor Palin would be president! I'm sure I'm not the only person that finds this prospect ridiculous! Only, it's not just a prospect. John McCain has been quoted as saying that's his plan!

Sarah Palin as President would be disastorous, I think we can all agree. I'm all in favour of Tina Fey replacing her! Maybe even generally in life! If you're in agreement with that, maybe you should join this group - 1,000,000 Who Believe Tina Fey Is More Qualified Than Sarah Palin To Be VP!

I particularly would like to thank the creator of the group for sending me this message earlier today;

"If any of the following things happen to John McCain if he is elected president, Caribou Barbie becomes the President:

Stroke=Palin
Heart Attack=Palin
Alzheimers=Palin
Dimensia=Palin
Broken Hip=Palin
Cindy Chokes Him=Palin
OD on Viagra=Palin
Cindy Catches Palin Blowing Him=Palin"


I'd also recommend visting this website for some good laughs!

One thing I will say for Governor Palin, she's given us comedians some DAMN good material. And I guess she was kind of a good sport going on SNL.

Still, Lindsay Lohan's been on SNL - doesn't mean she should be president.

A Really Shallow One This Time...

This is a very pointless blog, and it's extremely shallow, but I felt the need to share...

My beloved Kate Walsh has dyed her hair!
Yes, that's right, the one and only Dr Addison Forbes-Montgomery Shepherd (wife of McDreamy) has ditched her trademark red hair.

Granted the picture I have of her with dark hair isn't a great picture anyway, but I think it's going to take me a while to get used to Kate Walsh without the red hair.

However, she's gorgeous, and I'm sure she'd look good with a shaved head!

So there's the pointless blog, and I'll be posting one that may mean something very shortly.

No seriously, I already have it started in another tab!

How Much Is The War Costing Us?

I've been thinking about this lately, and when I have thoughts, I like to blog about them. Surely that's the point of a blog?

Anyway, amidst the credit crunch, and the probability of another great depression, I can't help but think, how much is the war in Iraq costing us?

I mean, with the resources and people being used in Iraq, so much money is being spent! I don't understand why the public, including people who struggle enough as it is, are being forced to cut back, when the Government spend huge amounts of unnecessary money.

I'm not a person that classes myself as being either pro or anti war, I just think that there are better things for the most powerful nations in the world to be spending their money on.

If my family have to cut down on our 'spending', why don't the families of Gordon Brown or George Bush?

This credit crunch is the fault of the Governments who didn't take necessary procedures to prevent it, and yet they're not the people suffering because of it!

But back to my point, it's probably not a popular viewpoint, but surely drawing back some of the resources or troops in Iraq would save money!

Easier said than done I guess.

I guess we'd rather our societies crashed, than let the other side think they won...

I've Had Enough Of Soaps!

Well, okay, not really. I'm still going to watch them, but they really do p*ss me off sometimes!

I mean, I understand that if they weren't dramatic, we wouldn't watch them. BUT, do they need to be this dramatic? I'm sitting watching Eastenders, and what the hell?

Jack Branning has just been released from a night in the cells. He's been accused of trying to shoot his brother, Max. We're not sure whether or not Max has tried to frame Jack (although it looks likely!)
Why would this guy want to frame his brother I hear you ask? Because Jack is moving to France with Max's soon-to-be ex-wife and Max's kids. Max and his wife Tanya broke up because Max was sleeping with his son, Bradley's wife.

Separately, this has been running since last October. We've also seen Tanya bury Max alive, because that was his greatest fear. We've seen Max and Tanya have many "will they reconcile?" moments, and we've seen Jack nearly cheat on Tanya. Yesterday we saw Max hold his teenage daughter's boyfriend up against a wall by the throat!

When these things happen, it never looks too bad, but when you weigh it all up - this is ridiculous! Families do not have all of this happen in one year! No family I've ever known anyway...

Just be glad you don't live in a Soap Opera

Did I mention that Max is going to be the victim of a hit and run this week? And it could be any of his family members!

And don't even start me on Coronation Street. This Carla and Liam situation is killing me!

Palin's Hacker...

About ten minutes ago, I stumbled across a news story online, that discussed the recent e-mail hack of Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin.

Okay, so, I'm not a fan of the woman. If I'm being honest, she's a laughing stock (although she's given comedians some damn good material, and for that I thank her.) But in this instance, I feel really, really sorry for her. Mainly because of a comment I read from the hacker in which they said they read all of her e-mails and found "nothing incriminating, nothing that would derail her campaign as I had hoped. All I saw was personal stuff, some clerical stuff from when she was governor…. And pictures of her family."

The part of that comment that really bothered me? "All I saw was personal stuff". I'm sorry? ALL that you saw?
If I was Governor Palin, I'm not sure I'd see that as a minor thing. I think a small part of me would be wishing that they'd found campaign details! To refer to personal things as 'all' they'd seen, sickens me.

Not only this, the hacker has been posting online about how "easy" the hack was. He has also mentioned that as soon as he re-set her password, using DOB, Zip Code and a Google search to find the answer to her security question, he panicked. Not through any kind of guilt, however, purely because had only used one proxy to hide his IP address, making him vulnerable. The hacker said "I panicked, i still wanted the stuff out there but I didn’t know how to rapidsh*t all that stuff, so I posted the pass on , and then promptly deleted everything, and unplugged my internet and just sat there in a comatose state"

Personally, I think that somebody should post the hacker's personal e-mails online, I'm sure Governor Palin would love to see them.