Really, Very Much Excited Right Now.

So, in approx 2.5 hours, I'm going to be at the concert of one on my favourite people on this planet - BROOKE FRASER.  Like seriously.  I'm buzzing right now.  AND the coolest thing is, she's a Kiwi, and she comes from literally just down the road from my house.  I love New Zealand music.

Anyway, I'm very excited, hoping I get to meet her again.. check out her music... very cool.  www.brookefraser.com  I love her style too.  :)

And in a few more days, I'm going to be at ANOTHER (yes I bought lots of concert tickets for some reason...oh right - I love NZ music... did I say that already?!) concert by a lovely lady called Gin Wigmore.  She couldn't really be more opposite to Brooke Fraser in terms of music, sound and style, but I love her too!  www.ginwigmore.com

I had today off work sick because I woke up feeling awful, really bad timing :(  But I'm going anyway, I can't not go!  Fingers crossed I don't have to leave early or anything...

Toodles!!

It's The Little Things

That annoy you the most.  No?

There are some things I just cannot stand.  Call me pedantic, but honestly, it just gets right on my nerves and p*sses me off.  Pet peeves huh.

The sound of an electric toothbrush.  Seriously, just stay in the bathroom when you are freaking brushing your teeth, so the rest of us don't have to suffer than inane high pitched vibrating from your toothbrush.

The sound of a nail file.  It's awful.  Do it when you're alone, not in the lounge while we are trying to watch TV.

When someone leaves dishes on top of the dishwasher, instead of bending down a few meagre inches to actually put it in the dishwasher.  How lazy can you be?

If someone uses the ketchup/jam/margarine and leaves sauce down the side of the bottle/crumbs in the jar.  Keep it clean people!

Bits of toothpaste on the mirror.  What the?  How do you even do that.

Someone with whom you share a couch/bench/anything who jiggles their feet incessantly... what do you actually achieve by doing this?  Nothing.  So stop already!

Those are just a few of mine.  I assure you, there are many more.  I'd be useless at co-habiting with a roommate/flatmate haha!

Comment and tell me your worst pet peeves!

I'm dying here...

...seriously.  I'm super excited, can't wait, about to bubble over with anticipation for Speak Now by Taylor Swift.  Whyyyyyyyyyyyy does it have to come out here so much later than America?!?!  SO lame.

BUT I have preordered the DELUXE edition.  I'm going all out here guys.

 

I first heard Taylor back before she was world-wide popular, when nobody really knew her name.  My friend saw her on TV (daytime!) one day and told me I should check her out, cos I'd probably like her music...  That was before Fearless even had a name, let alone was released.  I loved her music from the get-go.  And now she's super famous.  How cool is that?!

A wee while ago, there was an online auction for a signed Taylor Swift CD, which I won!  It cost me $205 but the money went to charity, so it was a good cause.  I don't know what I'm going to do with it now, but I reckon its probably the closest I'll ever get to meeting her!  Haha.

Anyway, that's all for tonight.  Hope y'all had a good weekend.

OMG LOL ROFL LMAO

So here's some things that made me smile.  (Thanks to http://icanhascheezburger.com)

Hope it made you giggle too.  We all need a bit of fun sometimes!

Running on Empty.

I find it ironic that, when trying to think of a topic for a blog, and floundering in the nothingness that is inside my head right now, I realise I could in fact blog about that very lack of ideas.

Let's start with this week.  It has been an interesting, stressful, and...eye-opening week.  I stopped using Facebook on Tuesday, for a myriad of reasons, and have found it to be invigorating.  I now have time with which to partake of things constructive, such as sorting through my old school books a deciding what to keep and what to throw away.  I find myself no longer rushing home to see whats happened on Facebook in my absence, looking forward to the next new witty update from one of my 500-and-something friends.

I will mention, however, that I do miss the ability to contact my amazing international friends at will, for free.  Thus, my return to Facebook is imminent, but I might just stay off for a while longer.

As for the lack of ideas, well, I guess I'm having a lull in creativity.  Not that writing a blog of randomness takes much creativity, its just there hasn't been much to inspire a topic for my blog.  *sigh*

Overall it's been a bit of a depressing week to be honest.  And I'm just so tired.  I don't have the energy to fight anyone anymore.  I have more important things to focus on right now.  Lately, it seems like I'm losing people in my life left right and centre, and the only common denominator between them I can see, is me.  So I guess time out from most things internet is helping me try to work out why.  I'm pretty sure I'm not a bad person, but I've heard different as of late.

Guess it's time for some good old fashioned soul searching?  That will have to wait until I have time to think.

Spring Has Sprung!

Lets get this straight from the outset.  I have never been a girl who really cares much about fashion.  If it looks okay, doesn't expose parts of my body that people don't need to see, and its comfortable, I will buy it.  

Maybe its a Spring thing, maybe its wanting a fresh start.  But whatever it is has got me trawling the internet trying to get inspiration for a new look, a fresh wardrobe.  I had the post about a handbag of my mums that I found, who knows, maybe that sparked it.  I'm thinking vintage, 30s/40s/50s style.  I've always loved that.

So for once, I truly am acting like a young woman who cares about fashion.  Like I actually want to strip search the house to find where my mum hid my credit card and then go on a SPREE!!!

However, in New Zealand, the store selection isn't that great.  

You could go budget, at the Warehouse - now don't get me wrong, their standard of product has increased since I was a wee dot, but still, if someone asks you where you got a certain item of clothing they admire, the last thing you want to have to say is that you bought it at the Warehouse.  

You could go mainstream, at Glassons, and buy things that every other girl has.  I swear, right through high school, all the girls had those polar fleece hoodie things with the velcro across your neck.  I, of course, chose not to buy one, but still, every other girl had one.  They say New Zealand is famous for sheep... :/    

You could go mail order, with Ezibuy, but there is no guarantee that it will fit, or even if it does, that it will look nice.  

You could go green and go to the local SaveMart which is a recycled clothing place, but lets be honest, who really wants to wear (possibly) dead peoples clothes.  That always puts me off a bit.  Yes, granted, it makes me sound snobby, but its one of those things I can't bring myself to do.

What I really want to do, is jump on the next plane to USA and go shopping there.  Like holy moly they have the most amazing clothes, and I'm kicking myself that when I was there last year I didn't buy more clothes.  Seriously.  How dumb was I?!  However, I did get 4 designer dresses for US$16 which was amazing bargain hunting on my part, and also that it was one of the squillions of outlet stores in LA.  Plus my lovely friend in Utah took my Forever21 virginity, and I spent a fair chunk on a gorgeous top there.

But ahhhhhhh.  Why didn't I buy more nail polish too?  OPI is so cheap there.

So that's settled.  When I'm at the University of Montana (not if but when!) I will be shopping up a storm.  What a shame I have to get a B average in my first year here, and wait until middle of 2011 to do so.

In the mean time, my credit card better stay well hidden.

Memory Lane

The best place to take trips.  I used to post "bulletins" all the time on my MySpace back in the days when it was cool NOT to be on Facebook, and it was lumped in the "too hard" basket.  Here's one for old times sake, and because it's fun to do this again... oh dear survey, it's been too long.

Do you like your name?

It annoys me because people never spell it right.

Could you ever date someone who was two years older?

I have, so yes.

When was the last time you were mad?

Today, but then I got put in a draw for a radio competition so I was happy again (talk about roller coaster!)

What are you listening to?

Holy MOLY perfect question right there - I'm listening to BROOKE FRASERs new album FLAGS.  Go buy it.  I love it.  This is my sixth listen!!

Is there a specific reason you're not dating the last person you texted?

Yes, its a girl.

Are you angry with someone right now?

I'm trying not to be, it's bad for your health.

What do you have to do tomorrow?

I have work, and then, whatever I want. :)

Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?

I like to sleep alone, other people annoy me, especially if they snore or make night noises.

The last time you felt honestly broken?

Broke = Right now.  Broken... well that's a hard one.  Ask me later.

This time last year, can you remember who you liked?

Yes, and this time last year I was in USA with said person, and we had so much fun.

What made you mad today?

Just being ditched again for a planned event.  But I'll get over it.  (2 times!?  In as many weeks.)

Have you stayed up past 3 AM in the past week ?

No.  I try not to.

Did 2009 go by too fast or too slow for you? 

Slow until August, then from August to October, waaaay too fast.  Being overseas does that to time.

What are you going to be doing Saturday night?

Having dinner with some friends at a local Indian restaurant.  Yum.  Nothing better than a curry with friends.

What were you doing last night at midnight and why?

Sleeping.  Because that's what you do at midnight.

Have you eaten a live fish?

Negatory.

Today, did you see someone who makes you smile?

I spoke to someone who makes me smile, I think that counts.

Can you honestly say you're okay right now?

 Sure, why not.

Is your room clean?

Yes.  I cleaned it on the weekend.

Do you check your texts straight away when you receive them?

Usually.  Unless I'm busy at work.

Can you fit your hand around your wrist?

Yes.

Do you like winter?

I prefer it, because in winter you can always put more layers on, but in summer, there are only so many layers you can take off.

Have you ever slept on a couch with someone?

Yes for on a couch, no for with someone.

Are you proud of who you are?

At the moment, yes, because I finally have direction.

When was the last time that you were genuinely happy?

This morning, when I got my offer of study from the university.

It's 4 in the morning, your phone rings, what do you do?

Stay asleep, because I have my phone on silent at night.

Do you pay with cash, credit/debit, or checks most often?

I'm trying to stick to a budget, and cash helps me do so.

Do you miss the way things used to be?

Yes I miss being innocent and carefree.  But I like the challenges to come too.

Do you currently have any bruises?

Most likely.  I'm always walking into one thing or another.

Are you a patient person?

Depends on what I am being patient about.  If I have a choice, I can be impatient.  Otherwise, I'm pretty patient.

When is the last time you were hugged?

I believe it was this afternoon.

Do you just want to yell in someone's face right now?

No, I'm good.

How was your summer?

Last summer was cold.  I was also in Europe for part of their summer, which was INCREDIBLE.  This coming summer, I hope it will be nice.  I have a road trip planned.

Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater?

Flying would be fun.  Pretty views, I'm not afraid of heights, and ability for international travel without paying airfares which are ree-donk-ulous.

Whats better, amazing eyes or amazing smile?

I choose option c.  Personality tops them all.

Has 2010 been good for you so far?

2010 has been average, with quite a few really good moments.  Feels like I'm waiting for something to happen though.

If you could go back and change something in the past 5 months, would you?

If I changed anything, I may not be the person I am right now, and off the top of my head, no immediate regrets spring to mind, except for the fact that if I could take back any hurt I have caused, I would be pleased.

Do you like to cuddle?

Not really.

Do any lights stay on while you sleep?

No, if I do, they annoy me so much that I get up and cover them with blue-tack.

What first pops in your head when you think of last summer?

Not a lot.  Being a bit ill.

Are you scared about the future?

Yes.  I have no idea where my study will lead, but it will be interesting to find out.

Do you feel like your life is flying by?

Since I left high school yes.  I also don't feel my age.  I don't feel like I could possibly have been alive that long.

Out of all your school years, which was the best?

All the odd numbered years really (except Yr 7 & 11)

Are you hard to make conversation with?

Sometimes.  If I'm not feeling particularly talkative.

Do you want any tattoos?

I have one.

What color was the last pill you took?

White.

Whats something you're looking forward to this weekend?

Sleep.

Who sung the song you last listened to?

Brooke Fraser!

Do you know anybody with the same middle name as you?

Yes.  I know someone whose last two names are the same.  Only our first names are different.

Kill the spider or let it out?

If it's little, then it's cute, so let it out.  If it's big and mean looking, I get my dad to kill/let it out.

Is there something wrong right now?

Yes, I just realised my candle went out and I didn't relight it.

Have you ever been a vegetarian?

Yes.

Do you find it hard making friends with people?

For the most part, yes.

Do you like the sun or the clouds better?

Sun

Are you good at hiding your feelings when you're upset?

Yes.

If you got jumped right now, what would they take from you?

Jumped?  Does that mean mugged?  Well, they'd have the contents of my room I suppose.  If you just mean what is on me right now, all they'd get is my lip balm!

How many pillows are on your bed?

4

Is there someone of the opposite sex that means a lot to you?

Yes.

And thus concludes my trip down memory lane.  Feel free to poach this survey and take your own trip.  I now remember why I stopped posting these bulletins... who really wants to read weird details of your life!!

If you did read,I applaud you.

Temptation.

Temptation is...wanting to post another blog like the last, ranting and raving about crap that people don't really care about.  But then I realised I already sound a bit like a brat.  So here's a balance. :)

While this may not be deep and meaningful, it is real and I fight these most days!! (hehe)

Temptation is all those songs I feel like I would die without if I didn't buy them off iTunes right now (yes, there is no illegal downloading in this house - my dad is paranoid, plus, I'd be the sort to feel excruciatingly guilty), whilst my iPod (all 30GB of it!) is almost full to bursting.

Temptation is that glass of wine after dinner I don't really need but have anyway because I've discovered it helps me sleep better.

Temptation is the book sale - or should I say, any book sale in the near vicinity - where you can get 5 paperbacks for $20.

I guess it is programmed into us as children that if it is a bargain, you should get it, you wouldn't want to miss out.  This has been my downfall.  So while my reasonable side of my brain says "you won't die without it", my impulsive side says "go for it, you might not see another one like it!". 

Thus I am now feeling a bit dumb, because my savings for university are abysmal, to say the least.  And now I'm even more nervous.

sigh its a vicious cycle.  I think I should give my credit card to my mum. :)

Liars ALWAYS get caught.

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