Saturday 21 July 2012

This is awkward

Well... I haven't posted in three months! And oh, the things you've missed!

Well... nothing really... that's a depressing thought! Nothing particularly noteworthy has happened in the last three months. I guess I finished my astronomy GCSE. The exam was in May but the mock was a few weeks beforehand, and surprisingly enough I got an A. I thought at most it would be a B, I'm quite good at astronomy but there is A LOT to remember! I mean I had to know the equation for gravity! (force exerted between two objects in case you were wondering). I haven't got the results though, I think they come on the 23rd of August, but I'm on holiday so it doesn't matter, I'll get them back when I get back... the day before school starts... nice one parents. I'll get the results for my science re-sit exams (because apparently a low A* just isn't good enough) and my astronomy and French final GCSE grade. For french (and I'm not trying to boast) I'm pretty sure I got a high A* *squeals with excitement* and for astronomy I think it'll be a high B/low A, but I'm okay with that. Next year I get the rest of them and UGH I am not looking forward to my English result... I suck at English... like badly.


Well, on that cheerful note, I have to go to bed.
Bye!

Sarah x

Songs listened to whilst writing:
We The Kings-
Say you like me
What You Do To Me
Talain Rayne ft. The Movement - Lemonbright*
Lancifer ft. Meekakitty - It's Chill
Moriah Poppy - Doesn't Mean I'm Wrong
Cute Is What We Aim For - Hollywood

Sunday 22 April 2012

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I just tried to write a blog about emotions, read it through and then deleted the entire thing. I realised that at the moment the only emotion I feel is disappointment. I didn't get dumped (like I had a relationship in the first place), I didn't get let down by anyone, I'm really just disappointed in myself. I've had three weeks of holidays and out of the 7 things I had to do, I've done the 2 easiest ones. I just feel like what I do won't amount to anything, or it won't pay off and because of that my brain immediately goes: Not doing it then. I'm going to try and get over this horrible habit but I don't know how. I've tried making timetables but that doesn't seem to work because I can't really stick to them. I've had days before where I get up and do everything and I'm generally really productive but, as of late, it just feels that those kinds of days (one of the best kind) are coming around a lot less often.


STOP IT!
Is that my brain again?
Stop wallowing in self pity and go and DO SOMETHING
I guess I should go swimming... I haven't been in ages. Oh dear, another thing I failed at...*eyes start watering*
Stop it already! Tomorrow, you know what you are going to do?
*sniff* What?
You're going to go to school. Do as much work as possible and get back on track.
I guess I could do that...
No. You're going to do it, and you're going to do it as soon as you can. Okay?
Hmm... okay, I'll try.
Good, now stop sniffling *hands tissue*


...Okay I'm going to stop there before I truly descend into insanity and try to collect a tissue from my brain... not sure how that would work....
10 seconds later
I just ended up hitting myself... nice one.
So the morales of the story are:
1. Be productive
2. Don't try to touch your own brain (or anyone else's for that matter)


Sarah xx

Saturday 31 March 2012

Shopping and Stuff

Today I went shopping with a friend and found this tiny little record shop so I bought:
Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten
Scouting For Girls (self - proclaimed)
Leona Lewis - Spirit
You Me at Six - Loverboy (single)
- - Rescue Me (single)

Then we went to Waterstones and I bought:

Fear - Michael Grant
TimeRiders - Alex Scarrow
Out of Sight, Out of Time - Ally Carter

I also bought a coaster that says "wtf - what the f*ck" :D

It was a fun day but now I'm exhausted and I have A LOT to do tomorrow,
Sleep well,

Sarah xx

Saturday 18 February 2012

Wow!

Wow! I did an entire post without mentioning anything but books, that was fun.
Anyway my drama performance went AMAZING, I was so proud of us and I felt so happy, but a little sad because now it's over :( We got our director a rugby ball (he plays a lot) and we all signed it, he looked really pleased. My birthday was fun, I got an Xbox 360! and some games, but they're not great. It doesn't matter though because my brother has an Xbox too so I can just borrow his games.
My half-term just started and so I'll just be chilling for a while. Have a fun week,

Sarah x

Book Survey Thingy

This is a book survey I stole from Bryarly Bishop, I'm not sure who she got it from :)


1. Favorite childhood book?
There are way too many to go in to :)
2. What are you reading right now?
Destined by P.C. and Kristen Cast
3. What books do you have on request at the library?
None at the moment,
4. Bad book habit?
On hardbacks I have a tendency to accidentally rip the cover, so most of the time I discard it.
5. What do you currently have checked out at the library?
Again, none.
6. Do you have an e-reader?
Lord no! You can't smell the books then.
7. Do you prefer to read one book at a time, or several at once?
One at a time or I get confused, but I go through books like food so they never stick around for long.
8. Have your reading habits changed since starting a blog?
Nope.
9. Least favorite book you read this year (so far?)
Room - Emma Donoghue, well written and original but it was too hard-hitting for me.
10. Favorite book you’ve read this year?
Divergent - Veronica Roth
11. How often do you read out of your comfort zone?
Very rarely.
12. What is your reading comfort zone?
Fantasy, adventure, sci-fi, romance.
13. Can you read on the bus?
Only for a little while, I get motion sickness.
14. Favorite place to read?
Probably in bed or on a massive, comfy, chair.
15. What is your policy on book lending?
I don't really enjoy it but I won't outright refuse someone, it depends on the person and the book.
16. Do you ever dog-ear books?
All the time, bookmarks annoy me.
17. Do you ever write in the margins of your books?
No! Why would you?
18. Not even with text books?
Intentionally no.
19. What is your favorite language to read in?
English, I don't know any other language good enough to enjoy a book.
20. What makes you love a book?
An original plot line and well written.
21. What will inspire you to recommend a book?
If I spend a while thinking about it then I will probably recommend it.
22. Favorite genre?
Read question 12.
23. Genre you rarely read (but wish you did?)
Horror, I don't read them because they scare the hell out of me, but if it's a good one I will enjoy it. 
24. Favorite biography?
Never read any.
25. Have you ever read a self-help book?
Thankfully no.
26. Favorite cookbook?
I don't read them.
27. Most inspirational book you’ve read this year (fiction or non-fiction)?
Inside Out - Maria V. Snyder, or The Pact - Jodi Picoult, or The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins.
28. Favorite reading snack?
If it's enticing enough, I won't want to eat, but otherwise its sometimes chewing gum.
29. Name a case in which hype ruined your reading experience.
It's never happened...yet.
30. How often do you agree with critics about a book?
The only reviews I ever read are on the book itself and they're all good so I don't really know.
31. How do you feel about giving bad/negative reviews?
If it's honest then I'm fine with it.
32. If you could read in a foreign language, which language would you choose?
French, it's a pretty language and apparently they have good books.
33. Most intimidating book you’ve ever read? 
Breathe - Cliff McNish, that book scared me so bad!!
34. Most intimidating book you’re too nervous to begin?
The Harry Potter series - I know it's a shame I haven't read them but there are so many of them!!
35. Favorite Poet?
I don't read enough poetry to have one.
36. How many books do you usually have checked out of the library at any given time?
It depends, right now I have none, a few weeks ago I had 9. It's hard to say.
37. How often have you returned book to the library unread?
It only happened once and I was extremely busy and it didn't look that interesting.
38. Favorite fictional character? 
Tanith Low (Skulduggery Pleasant Series), Tris (Divergent), Katniss Everdeen (Hunger Games)
39. Favorite fictional villain?
Overlord (H.I.V.E. Series)
40. Books you’re most likely to bring on vacation?
Thirteen Reasons Why - Jay Asher. It's one of my favourite books of all time.
41. The longest you’ve gone without reading.
A month maybe?
42. Name a book that you could/would not finish.
Room - Emma Donoghue, I just couldn't
43. What distracts you easily when you’re reading?
People mainly, I ignore them until they leave.
44. Favorite film adaptation of a novel?
I haven't seen it yet but I'm pretty sure it will be the Hunger Games
45. Most disappointing film adaptation?
The Twilight Series.
46. The most money I’ve ever spent in the bookstore at one time?
About £30.
47. How often do you skim a book before reading it?
Never, I always read start to finish.
48. What would cause you to stop reading a book half-way through?
Badly written, or the plot is too obvious.
49. Do you like to keep your books organized?
They're not alphabetised if that's what you mean
50. Do you prefer to keep books or give them away once you’ve read them?
I love most books I read, and I always keep them.
51. Are there any books you’ve been avoiding?
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins, if I read it then the series will be over, I want to enjoy it as much as I can.
52. Name a book that made you angry.
There will be one at some point but I haven't found one yet.
53. A book you didn’t expect to like but did?
Rosebush - Michele Jaffe, it wasn't as "teenage"as I expected.
54. A book that you expected to like but didn't?
The Twilight Series. That plus a teenage girl should be a match made in Heaven but I just found Edward bi-polar and Bella too needy.
55. Favorite guilt-free, pleasure reading?
Frivolous little romance novels, they're not amazing but occasionally I like reading them

Monday 30 January 2012

Scary Performance

In two days I have a drama performance, our entire class of 14 is included and to be honest... I'm immensely worried. First of all, tomorrow (The day before!!) is the first time we'll be using liquid (it's set in a pub and we need drinks) and it's the first time we're practising the bow... which should be entertaining :S


But I'm trying to be optimistic even though it's not my nature. In other news it's my birthday next week! I haven't really asked for much so my presents should be interesting but as the years go by I've sort of lost the childhood excitement, almost insanity, that comes with birthdays. Nowadays it's more of a figure change when people ask my age. 


... well I've run out of things to say other than...


"If you remove the impossible, what ever is left, however improbable must be the truth"
(Inspired by the AWESOME Sherlock episodes recently :D)


Sarah x

Thursday 5 January 2012

Catching Up

Sorry for not posting sooner, I have been super busy. So what's happened since then? I hear no-one asking. I got some good Christmas presents :) I had a pretty boring New Year, sat alone in my room with my new TV and rang in 2012 with Family Guy and American Dad....so not that boring ;) I've spent most of my Xmas holiday doing science revision, because I have GCSE's the day I come back (well mocks, but still scary) so I've tried to be extra organised so I don't fail. I also have a mock French exam on the same day as my Biology test......so no pressure O_o. I'm also having to do a 2000 word performance diary for Drama, that I've only written 474 words of, so lots of stuff for me to do :D


Sarah x


P.S. I thought I'd mix up the colours for this one because I'm so bored.