- I actually have New Year plan's now. Going to the local and then to my friend's family party. Not very wild but much better than sitting in with my parents being depressed. One problem is although we've been told that the pub is free entry I'm positive I've heard things being said about tickets but I'm hoping this isn't the case.
- Going shopping tomorrow and hoping it will be more successful than Tuesday's trip which was horrendous. The sales are pretty poor and I wish that it was just normal stuff being sold. I've decided I'm not spending too much as I don't want to waste my money (as I often do)
- I'm having a relaxing night in bed with films and ferrero rocher's which are addictive. That is one of the things I hate about Christmas, too much chocolate gets bought and it feels wasteful if you don't eat it. After it's all gone I'm buying one of the Kinect exercise games and getting in shape.
- I have 10 bottles of wine/sparkling cocktails to choose from for tomorrow night but I'm incredibly indecisive so I can see myself turning up looking like an alcoholic which should be interesting. I'm really hoping this is the best New Year so far as I'm actually with the large majority of my friends...unlike previous years where it's been the odd one or two at a party I never wanted to be at.
- If I don't get to blog tomorrow Happy New Year! I hope 2011 is good for you all!
30 December 2010
I Love You Beth Cooper - Larry Doyle
The hilarious first novel from Simpsons writer Larry Doyle.
For a straight A student, Denis still has a lot to learn...
Denis Cooverman wants to say something really important in his high school graduation speech. So, in front of 512 classmates and their 3000 relatives, he announces: 'I love you, Beth Cooper.'
It should have been such a sweet, romantic moment. Except that Beth, the school's head cheerleader, has only the vaguest idea who Denis is. And Denis, the captain of the debate team, is so not in her league that he is barely even of the same species. And then there's Kevin, Beth's remarkably large boyfriend, who's in town on leave from the US Army...
I came across this book in a charity shop and after seeing the film, which I loved, I knew I had to read it. I was never aware that the film was the adaptation of a book and was pleasantly surprised to find them both following the exact same story as with most adaptations there are as lot of changes. This isn't my usual sort of book but I loved it. It was funny and made me laugh as well as being able to empathise with Denis. The one difference from the film is that Denis is painted as an incredibly vile looking person, to be fair in the film he isn't a looker but compared to how Doyle portrays him he could be a model.
The main thing I love in this story is how ballsy Denis is, I know from seeing people similar to him at school that they're normally shy and withdrawn and would never announce that they love the head cheerleader in front of a large crowd. Nor would they take on her army boyfriend which I think adds to the excellence of this story as Denis seems almost to be a superhero.
I would definitely recommend the book and the film and I am looking forward to seeing if Doyle will release another novel as I've begun to branch out from my usual chick lit.
For a straight A student, Denis still has a lot to learn...
Denis Cooverman wants to say something really important in his high school graduation speech. So, in front of 512 classmates and their 3000 relatives, he announces: 'I love you, Beth Cooper.'
It should have been such a sweet, romantic moment. Except that Beth, the school's head cheerleader, has only the vaguest idea who Denis is. And Denis, the captain of the debate team, is so not in her league that he is barely even of the same species. And then there's Kevin, Beth's remarkably large boyfriend, who's in town on leave from the US Army...
I came across this book in a charity shop and after seeing the film, which I loved, I knew I had to read it. I was never aware that the film was the adaptation of a book and was pleasantly surprised to find them both following the exact same story as with most adaptations there are as lot of changes. This isn't my usual sort of book but I loved it. It was funny and made me laugh as well as being able to empathise with Denis. The one difference from the film is that Denis is painted as an incredibly vile looking person, to be fair in the film he isn't a looker but compared to how Doyle portrays him he could be a model.
The main thing I love in this story is how ballsy Denis is, I know from seeing people similar to him at school that they're normally shy and withdrawn and would never announce that they love the head cheerleader in front of a large crowd. Nor would they take on her army boyfriend which I think adds to the excellence of this story as Denis seems almost to be a superhero.
I would definitely recommend the book and the film and I am looking forward to seeing if Doyle will release another novel as I've begun to branch out from my usual chick lit.
29 December 2010
29/12/2010
- It's official, I have nothing to do on New Years Eve. I'm hoping my Sex & The City boxset will have arrived so I can watch that with a bottle of wine or two. I don't know what I'll do if it hasn't come. Probably sleep. It's hard to believe I'm only 18. Every year NYE has got worse but this is definitely an all time low. I hope something gets sorted but it's not likely at all.
- I was going to watch a film tonight but the sky remote appears to have broken so I've left it and come to bed. Hopefully will get my book finished and start working my way through the ever increasing (slightly unstable) pile by the side of my bed. I can't help but buy more yet I seem to be reading less. Maybe I could read a book on NYE.
- I keep having the intention to do good thing like revision and cleaning my room but neither has happened so far. I realise my room has got as bad as it can. My floor is covered in bits of bubble wrap so it is constantly popping when I'm walking across my floor (which is more like a sea of clothes but never mind). The realisation of how close my exams are hit me today, the first being two weeks today and I am nowhere near prepared for them. However another realisation has hit me that this place is incredibly depressing so I have to get into university so I can leave! I think the next 9 months will be bad enough, let alone forever. Once I'm out I'm only returning for visits.
- I was going to watch a film tonight but the sky remote appears to have broken so I've left it and come to bed. Hopefully will get my book finished and start working my way through the ever increasing (slightly unstable) pile by the side of my bed. I can't help but buy more yet I seem to be reading less. Maybe I could read a book on NYE.
- I keep having the intention to do good thing like revision and cleaning my room but neither has happened so far. I realise my room has got as bad as it can. My floor is covered in bits of bubble wrap so it is constantly popping when I'm walking across my floor (which is more like a sea of clothes but never mind). The realisation of how close my exams are hit me today, the first being two weeks today and I am nowhere near prepared for them. However another realisation has hit me that this place is incredibly depressing so I have to get into university so I can leave! I think the next 9 months will be bad enough, let alone forever. Once I'm out I'm only returning for visits.
27 December 2010
27/12/2010
- Spent most of the day yesterday playing on my brother Kinect for Xbox. I was quite impressed although the Kinect Adventures game that came with it becomes a bit monotonous after a while as there are only 4 activities to do. I have to admit some of the other games such as the dance one look excellent so I may have to purchase if he'll let me borrow the Kinect. I woke up today feeling quite sore from spending so much time on it so it must be working your body harder than you realise.
- Last night we went to the pub and realised the pub quiz was on. Normally we cheat and lose but this time we didn't cheat at all and we ended up winning. The prize was 8 free drinks and as some people got halves we got extra drinks so we got a round of tequila in too. One thing I've decided I don't like is buying rounds. It sounds tight but you feel like you have to keep up with everyone and I always get slightly more expensive drinks so I feel bad when other people are buying them. I'm happy to just buy my own when I want it so I don't feel rushed or like I'm waiting.
- I think I'm finally off sale shopping tomorrow which is exciting! I don't want to spend all of my Christmas money but if I see some bargains I won't be able to resist. I really need some new slippers so I hope I find some. If Boots has some good gift sets in I may have to buy some as you can get some good bargains and use them for presents in the future. I would quite like a new bag too although I'm not desperate for one so I won't be upset if I don't find one. I'm tempting to go shopping into town on Wednesday as I'm only off to a shopping centre tomorrow where the shops aren't that big.
- New Years Eve is looming and we still have nothing finalised. Many people have briefly mentioned that they could have a party but then have said nothing else about it. I wouldn't mind but people aren't going to end up doing anything if it gets left to the last minute which will be incredibly annoying as I am not staying in as ridiculous as that sounds.
- Last night we went to the pub and realised the pub quiz was on. Normally we cheat and lose but this time we didn't cheat at all and we ended up winning. The prize was 8 free drinks and as some people got halves we got extra drinks so we got a round of tequila in too. One thing I've decided I don't like is buying rounds. It sounds tight but you feel like you have to keep up with everyone and I always get slightly more expensive drinks so I feel bad when other people are buying them. I'm happy to just buy my own when I want it so I don't feel rushed or like I'm waiting.
- I think I'm finally off sale shopping tomorrow which is exciting! I don't want to spend all of my Christmas money but if I see some bargains I won't be able to resist. I really need some new slippers so I hope I find some. If Boots has some good gift sets in I may have to buy some as you can get some good bargains and use them for presents in the future. I would quite like a new bag too although I'm not desperate for one so I won't be upset if I don't find one. I'm tempting to go shopping into town on Wednesday as I'm only off to a shopping centre tomorrow where the shops aren't that big.
- New Years Eve is looming and we still have nothing finalised. Many people have briefly mentioned that they could have a party but then have said nothing else about it. I wouldn't mind but people aren't going to end up doing anything if it gets left to the last minute which will be incredibly annoying as I am not staying in as ridiculous as that sounds.
25 December 2010
25/12/2010
- I used to think that Christmas was over rated but I'm beginning to think that's just because I have a rubbish one every year. I spent today with my parents and grandparents and I was the only one drinking anything. All my friends seem to have good boozy Christmas's with all their extended family which is why they all enjoy it. We sat watching TV all day and talking. Talk about snooze fest. It didn't help that I knew all the things I was getting so I didn't get any surprises.
- One problem with today is that it really doesn't feel like Christmas. I don't know whether it's because I'm getting older or just because it's not Christmassy anymore. I was slightly annoyed that my Nanna buys Christmas crackers for my cousins and I'm not allowed any...this is why it is shit!
- It's becoming very tempting to attempt the sales tomorrow but seeing as it is boxing day it might be a bit too busy for my liking. I just want to look before all the good stuff goes, although if I'm being honest there isn't a right lot that I actually want. I might have a look on some websites and see if there's anything I can buy in the sales off the internet to avoid entering shops until it calms down a bit.
- It's bad that I'm in bed by myself blogging on Christmas day...this is really making me hope that I find something to do at New Year because I'm not wanting to spend another holiday like this.
- One problem with today is that it really doesn't feel like Christmas. I don't know whether it's because I'm getting older or just because it's not Christmassy anymore. I was slightly annoyed that my Nanna buys Christmas crackers for my cousins and I'm not allowed any...this is why it is shit!
- It's becoming very tempting to attempt the sales tomorrow but seeing as it is boxing day it might be a bit too busy for my liking. I just want to look before all the good stuff goes, although if I'm being honest there isn't a right lot that I actually want. I might have a look on some websites and see if there's anything I can buy in the sales off the internet to avoid entering shops until it calms down a bit.
- It's bad that I'm in bed by myself blogging on Christmas day...this is really making me hope that I find something to do at New Year because I'm not wanting to spend another holiday like this.
24/12/2010
- Even though it's technically the 25th now I know that I will want blog about Christmas day so let's pretend it's still Christmas eve.
- I received my first university offer today and it's for the university I really want to go to - Kingston. My offer is for 280 points which is extremely pleasing as I already have 240 points...plus as my coursework is getting resubmitted (hopefully) for media I technically have 260 already which takes the pressure off me immensely for my Psychology. However I'm not going to let myself sack it off as it would be better to get higher than what I need just so I aren't panicking.
- I decided this morning that I don't like the ASOS jacket I ordered and I am sending it back. Me and my mum went last minute Christmas shopping today and as some of the sales had already started I found a much nicer jacket from Evans for the same price as the ASOS one. It's fleece/fur lined and is so cosy! Definitely my best purchase of the season.
- I'm not really that excited for Christmas...probably because I know everything I'm getting as I chose it all. The one thing I'm looking forward to is my Nanna's Christmas dinner as it is absolutely gorgeous! I could eat it every day!
- Seeing as we're not going to my Grandparents until 2pm tomorrow I will get a few hours of watching my favourite program - Monkey Life (on Animal Planet) as it is on for 24 hours (6am - 6am) which has pleased me. I don't know why I'm so obsessed with it but I could watch it 24/7.
- My dad has brought so much wine home that people have bought him as a tip, apart from the red wine (how disgusting) I have claimed the rest of it and I now have a full shelf in my room for my bottles. It doesn't help that I have bought some of these amazing cocktail fizzy drinks from M&S - Mojito Fizz, Cosmopolitan Fizz and Peach Belini Fizz (I'm unsure of if I've spelt that right) as well as getting some sparkling wine on the 3 for 2 offer in Boots (can't blame me as it was the free gift...plus it came in a sparkly case).
- I received my first university offer today and it's for the university I really want to go to - Kingston. My offer is for 280 points which is extremely pleasing as I already have 240 points...plus as my coursework is getting resubmitted (hopefully) for media I technically have 260 already which takes the pressure off me immensely for my Psychology. However I'm not going to let myself sack it off as it would be better to get higher than what I need just so I aren't panicking.
- I decided this morning that I don't like the ASOS jacket I ordered and I am sending it back. Me and my mum went last minute Christmas shopping today and as some of the sales had already started I found a much nicer jacket from Evans for the same price as the ASOS one. It's fleece/fur lined and is so cosy! Definitely my best purchase of the season.
- I'm not really that excited for Christmas...probably because I know everything I'm getting as I chose it all. The one thing I'm looking forward to is my Nanna's Christmas dinner as it is absolutely gorgeous! I could eat it every day!
- Seeing as we're not going to my Grandparents until 2pm tomorrow I will get a few hours of watching my favourite program - Monkey Life (on Animal Planet) as it is on for 24 hours (6am - 6am) which has pleased me. I don't know why I'm so obsessed with it but I could watch it 24/7.
- My dad has brought so much wine home that people have bought him as a tip, apart from the red wine (how disgusting) I have claimed the rest of it and I now have a full shelf in my room for my bottles. It doesn't help that I have bought some of these amazing cocktail fizzy drinks from M&S - Mojito Fizz, Cosmopolitan Fizz and Peach Belini Fizz (I'm unsure of if I've spelt that right) as well as getting some sparkling wine on the 3 for 2 offer in Boots (can't blame me as it was the free gift...plus it came in a sparkly case).
23 December 2010
23/12/2010
- I've woken up feeling more ill than I usually do. Headache, sore throat and stomach ache - not good!
- I'm going to spend my time today reading one of my new books as well as possibly doing some revision which I appear to have abandoned after doing one day of it. I'm going to scare myself into doing it seeing as my exam is less than 3 weeks away and I've only learnt half of the stuff I need for it. Not good at all!
- Had another search for cottages for mine and my friend's break. It has been quite successful and I have found an extremely cheap and nice cottage. It has some major plus points..both of the bedrooms are twins so we all have our own bed. It's next door to a pub. Has two car parking spaces in case two of my friends want to drive. I have to say it is perfect for what we want it for!
- I'm going to spend my time today reading one of my new books as well as possibly doing some revision which I appear to have abandoned after doing one day of it. I'm going to scare myself into doing it seeing as my exam is less than 3 weeks away and I've only learnt half of the stuff I need for it. Not good at all!
- Had another search for cottages for mine and my friend's break. It has been quite successful and I have found an extremely cheap and nice cottage. It has some major plus points..both of the bedrooms are twins so we all have our own bed. It's next door to a pub. Has two car parking spaces in case two of my friends want to drive. I have to say it is perfect for what we want it for!
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