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O’Children – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds [Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Pt1 Soundtrack]

Yeah, if anyone knows me they know that Harry Potter has consumed my week. I had to wait until Saturday to see it, but it was worth the 2 day wait. Its so hard to express my feelings toward this film, but I reviewed it here. So that’s where I stand. I remember during the previews I was like, ‘No, I don’t want to see this’ – and to be honest I didn’t – I don’t want Harry Potter to end.

But anyway, before I get all sentimental. The week has been a mix of study for English, working on Art, and being hyped for Potter. I also even managed to type up reviews of all the films I’ve missed at school but naturally I didn’t save it to my USB so as soon as I can get that file, I’ll put them online. I ought to work more on those reviews because I watch a lot of films, but we’ll see. Maybe over the summer.

Other than that, my brother’s birthday this week, and mine the week after. Heaps of things have happened with the family lately – I guess you could say they’re good things despite my personal view – but I’m not going to go into too much detail too early. Basically all I can say is that everything’s going to change.

Also my finger is bending weird again. Jesus.

Also also, my laptop Spike exploded. I might have to bury him. He was always my favourite laptop. Thank god I have my other PC Tyler, though.

Today has actually been shockingly bad. But more on that later.

We’re back at school. Yeah, not too fun. Biggest stress, actually. See, in Australia its Term 4, aka the last 10 weeks before our summer holidays. Usually this is when we have final exams, or finish up the grade. Nope, this year things change for me, and I’m starting the HSC course (making me year 12). Which means that last ‘grade’ (year 11) was only 3 terms long (which suits, because the Preliminary HSC course is only meant to be that duration). Which also happens to mean that this time next year, I’ll be doing my final high-school exams (uni-entry ones). Mental stuff. Typically, you’d expect to come back to a really full on first week with heaps of homework, etc etc, but no, not really. I think they’re slowly dipping us in, which is really good because after coming back from holiday, intense school is the last thing I want. Its also really good because I dropped Modern History (meaning I do 5 subjects this year, which is the minimum), which means I get free periods to do work, and some in the afternoons so I get to leave early. Its a lot to adjust to (I finish school at 12:30 on Tuesdays, with only one class that day).

Even though school isn’t as full on as I anticipated, this week has still been incredibly stressful. Exam marks back (did reasonably well in everything, sans maths which I did ok in, but we all know that “ok” isn’t enough), having to re-organise all my school belongings for a new year, teachers telling us about the course for the next year… its intimidating.

Anyway, besides all that, weekend. Most interesting part of each week, right? Saturday had the most stressful lead up (Dillan wanted to see me before he went on camp for half the week, his family wanted him over, had to fight to be able to do both… stressful !), but it was nice. Got up stupid early, went into the city, had breakfast, saw Let Me In (I’ll review it when I get time, aka when its not late & I don’t have school in the morning review here !), which I rather liked & found interesting to compare it to Let The Right One In, there were lots of similarities and lots of differences, lots of parts included from the book that weren’t in each film, etc etc. Still rather Let The Right One In though. But yeah, other than that we hung around, I bought magazines, maintained our usual habits. We went home early so he could see his family, won’t be seeing him for half a week, so. I mean, its not bad cos I have gone much longer without seeing him, s’just knowing that othertimes, he was always 30minutes away, but god knows where he’s going to be.

But yeah, that night we had a family dinner, which was pleasant. And then today I had to go to a church service for a christening… I’m going to leave my personal views on religion out of this in case I offend anyone, but that wasn’t the most enjoyable experience. And then today I got to work for 8 hours, which is actually more stressful than anything. I’m still not finished the job, and its 10:18 right now, and I only “finished” 10 minutes ago. Working for your father’s home business sucks a lot.

Sorry this entry is so bland and picture-less or whatever. As you can imagine, stress = words. Late o’clock = lazy. I’m sorry. I’ll do you a favour & end here? Excellent.

That Tic Tac tasted like wine. It was honestly the strangest moment of my life.

These past few days have been incredibly odd. A lot of “firsts”. And no, not those firsts, but things like ‘first time on a plane’ and ‘first time out of the state’. That kind of thing. Yeah, my family & I went to Melbourne for the Digital Life Expo. We flew down on Thursday (also happened to be Dillan’s birthday. That was brilliant. /sarcasm), got there, and went straight to the DFO (Direct Factory Outlet) there. Got a pretty nice Charlie Brown dress there. Friday we saw the show for a bit while Mum & Dad worked (that’s why we went down there, because of their business) & relaxed. Saturday Dad took us walking around the city (which could’ve been fun, if Dad wasn’t such a tourist. I mean, yeah sure, its a fancy library… but essentially, its just a library. Nothing extra special, we have one in our own suburb) & had room service (the best bacon & chicken burger of my life). Sunday (today) we visited the show again & came home. And now I’m here freezing my arse off and putting off unpacking.

But all in all, it was pretty nice. Everything was rather pleasant. I mean, not necessarily the most interesting experience for Jeremy & I (a lot of hotel waiting) but I appreciate it none the less. It’d be better if it didn’t fall on the week of both Dillan and Lilli’s birthdays. But I’m home now and I’ve never been more excited to be back. Can’t wait for a proper nights sleep. And to use nice shampoo.

Other than that, it was a pretty stressful week. School’s starting to go into evil-ruler-mode, which kind of kills. Rather large English assessment on Othello this Thursday which I spent a lot of the hours cooped up in the hotel studying for. Wish me luck! But luckily only less than a month left until the next holidays. And Supanova is in two weeks, which I’m quite excited about! I think I’m going with Dillan and a few of his mates – which is cool I guess, but its always awkward when there are like 6 guys (5 of which you don’t know at all) and me. But I should hopefully be dragging Belle along with me, which’ll be great. She adores Spider Man so it’ll be GREAT for her to go. I still need to have the year where I epic cosplay up Supanova, I would totally go as Hit Girl (Kick Ass) – but the comic form because the film version belongs to Chloe Moretz.

Speaking of Kick Ass, I need to put a new layout up here.

I also need that Hit Girl poster. On Tuesday, Dillan and I went to this poster place and my GOD it was a great shop. I seriously hate being so poor right now because the amount I could have bought… insane. (I actually think I’m getting rather good at this ‘poor management’ business – even though I still lust over everything I see, I’m not showing it as much [I hope], nor acting on it.) I also ran into Emma which was weird – she changed schools this year so I hadn’t seen her, but then randomly did. Weird life.

Clearly my mind is all over the place and I need order and routine again. Or maybe just a long bath. Either one.

Also, everyone go here & vote for Tran!

A lot of people have told me I txt really fast. Cool.

This week has been pretty… blank, I guess. Nothing much has happened. On Monday both art classes went on an excursion to the Art Gallery of NSW to visit the Archibald Prize & look around. We got there (my art teacher was late so she txted me. Yeah, we’re FULLY tight now), chilled in the Domain for a while, went in & looked at the permanent collection – they COMPLETELY surprised me, having a Bacon piece (he’s my absolute FAVOURITE painter, so I naturally had a little spaz and danced around for a while. Then stopped and stared. I must have spent 5 minutes infront of that piece. It was Study for Self-Portrait (1978) btw). We then went in to view the exhibit for the prize… it was all so boring. Seriously, Australian artists SUCK.

It was an alright day, though, because our art teacher is completely easy-going and let us leave whenever and do whatever we wanted, the other teacher made her class look at cathedrals and all this other mumbojumbo… so Mel and I got Mountain Dew Voltage (♥) and chilled (& bitched), waiting for Christine. Saw Dillan that afternoon, too, so it was a good day in all.

What else? Dillan met my parents on Wednesday… he had to come over because he needed help with an assessment task (website creation, surprise surprise), so he met ‘em. Its always so awkward, pmsl. But I guess… yeah. He was quite impressed with the fact that I could type out div layers, so that made me feel good. Its always awesome when the people who’s judgement you care about likes what you do.

But yeah, other than that my week has been boring. So so boring. I got a pretty heavy head-cold, been home sick on Thursday & Friday. It was harsh. But it gave me a lot of free time, which I need. I even got to post a tutorial that I’d been meaning to post for a few months. I also got time to work on my art self portrait – it doesn’t look like me, but I’m kind of proud of the art-y stuff, like art practise & that. I don’t know, I hate drawing me.

It was also Mum’s birthday over the week, on Thursday. Last night we went out to dinner at a Leagues club for her (with some family friends), which… well, I don’t really like going to that club so I didn’t quiet enjoy myself, and the other family kept on trying to get me to eat (and I don’t eat large amounts) so that was annoying, but Mum enjoyed herself which is good. Also saw the grandparents today, so. I don’t even know how old Mum is now, haha. Such a bad daughter, I know.

I’m kind of dying – I haven’t made a layout in ages (not since this one went online). I haven’t done anything web-savvy (save that tutorial) in ages and I need to do something. But what? My problem exactly. Lord. I’m going mental.

I’m going to end this, but does anyone here listen to The Twang? And then, do any of you agree with me when I say they sound like Men At Work? Seriously… lmao.

Song: Pogo – Digitalism

Sometimes I honestly forget so much. For instance, I have no idea what occurred on Monday. Whatever.

This weekend has been another one of those crazy-packed/eventful weekends. Its actually mental that my social life has increased. If you’d asked me in January if I ever expected it, I’d ask you if you were stupid and laugh in your face (because, really, people + me? Wasn’t likely). Anyway, Friday night we had Patricia’s birthday. It was quite chill, there was a bonfire & music & stuff. I had an alright time, it was a kind of awkward night; there was an odd mix of people. Around 40 girls showed up, all from different crowds in school, and like, 3 boys (Patricia’s boyfriend & two of his mates). Oh and family & parents. Just awkward. But I made the most of it, I guess, bitching with Stella & Danielle.

Saturday-day, Mum agreed to take me shopping for new clothes (which I desperately need). I got dark-grey jeans, a cropped denim jacket, a kind-of-imitation acid wash jacket (image below, I suck at explaining), a handbag, a bunch of tights & these shoes (they’re amazing & I love them & they’re SO comfortable & yeah). I don’t know what it is about it, but finally buying some stuff was SUCH a good thing. Like, I don’t know. I just really needed clothes.

But yeah, Saturday night Evie had her birthday dinner party. It was so GOOD. The food they cooked was amazing, and Evie’s place was just gorgeous, like something out of A Midsummer’s Night Dream. She also had this dancing room & this amazing star projector and it was amazing and I’m going to look into buying myself one for my room. I’d honestly never turn it off. But yeah, the night was lovely (even if Lucy remained a bitch and it did get cold). Got to spend time with Harriet which I haven’t done in ages (even if I see her every day, which is odd) and that was tres fun.

Sometimes I wonder if I’m the only one in my group who can see the dysfunctional group relations. I mean, there are so many people who don’t get along, and so many people who only get along because they have a mutual dislike of someone else. Then comes the grouping, and the favouritism, and the elitism. I don’t understand. Its kind of funny, how I’m not really close to anyone. I don’t have a best friend. It was kind of confronting on Thursday, hanging out with Dillan, his best mate Nick, his girlfriend Elisha and her best friend Maddy (keeping in mind Maddy & Elisha go to my school and I kind of/sort of know them), because you could see the BFF-ness of Elisha and Maddy, and then Dil and Nick. It kind of made me wish I had a best mate – hasn’t happened since 2008 I’d say – but what can you do. Doesn’t really matter anyway because I’m not down about it. I have good things.

I think I ought to count my blessings more often.

I don’t understand what mood I’m in. I just ate some lovely blueberry strudel and might go out to watch Sherlock Holmes that we got on Blu Ray yesterday. Today is Mothers Day, too. We didn’t do much – Mum doesn’t like making a fuss over it – but we did do some cleaning & stuff for her. Like, we fixed up the garden a bit, chucked out a bunch of junk. I even took down my Lego castle which has been on top of my shelves for a year, dusted it (when I say “dusted” I mean washed & blow-dried… as you do) & re-built it which was very fun. I love Lego.

Random blog is random and wordy.