Being sick; day two.

So it's now the second day that i've officially been feeling ill. I wish it would go away. I had to go into work and clean today and it was horrible. Now I have to go in at 9am tomorrow till 2 and I feel like shit and don't really think I cna be peppy enough for anyone. It's going to be a bitch too cause Christmas is coming up. People get catty around Christmas who'd have thought it!?

Ew

So I just put my hand in my own snot; God I hate being sick. On the up side I have about 24 hours to finish my Nano story and only about 6,000 words left so I think I'll be bale to finish it on time which is awesome. It was touch and go for a while there! I'm keeping it short and brief today because I'm not feeling too well - as I said I hate being sick. I feel as though I only just got over being sick the last time. Now I get to go through it all again, and at Christmas time; have you no shame bacteria! Where's your holiday spirit!?

My Saturday ..

My Saturday consisted of working from 9-3.30 with half an hour break, then coming home and watching Las Vegas for 6 hours and the writing my nano for the rest of the day, and watching a few eps of 30 Rock as I was falling asleep. I have a sad life.

Oh yeah, I go to a catholic school.

So I had my year 11 presentation night and dinner last night (which I was late to having done my make-up, hair and put on my shoes in the 5 minute car ride to my school) and I won an award. I won the academic award for RE (Religious Education), I totally forgot I had even done the subject let alone there be an award for it. It was kind of an awkward moment when I saw sitting there and everyone turned to look at me after I won it. It was probably one of the lamest awards to win but hey, I still won something. It also means I bet everyone in my year level of about 100 to get the award. I'm proud of that. I got some sort of spiritual books too, win. I plan to read them soon. It shall be epic.

Caught In a Bad Romance.

I love Lady Gaga right now and I really want to go to her concert in March next year. I'll probably have work or school though which fails. I'm finally completely finished for the year, had my graduation dinner last night and I ended up getting the RE award. I completely forgot about the award actually but I'm glad that I managed to win something! I'm hoping to get a lot next year.

I watched New Moon the other night as well and I have to say it was exactly what I expected; decent acting by most but shit by the main two actors. They did some horrible casting in that movie. RPattz can't pull off Edward and Kristen Stewart struggles with any form of acting. They were both rather horrible but I do have to sya I didn't mind Kristen when Jacob was around. I'm angry at Bella for getting back with Edward after seeing the movie with Bella and Jacob together - I may have to just not watch the next two (last one will be the worst anyway) and just pretend she ends up with Jacob. Although Jacob deserves someone better than Bella. Ergh, why am I talking about this? I don't care anymore. They're horrible books and pretty crappy movies to be honest. I'd rather read a two year olds story sometimes.

Harsh, perhaps?

Okay so I may have been a tad harsh on someone last night and I feel a little bit bad about it but it honestly needed to be said. You can't go on in life blaming your bad situation on past bad situations when you're not even trying. I'm sorry but if you don't try of course you're going to get no where in life. Life isn't easy and school isn't easy either. I'm about to enter into my last year of school and I refuse to just coast through it like other people I know have. I want to make something of myself and this person that I may have been harsh on barely turned up for school in his last year and barely put in any effort. He had a bad upbringing. His father had cancer several times and his mum isn't in particular good health either but that doesn't mean he can just go out, get drunk every night then blame the fact that he's going no where on his cirumstances. Fuck, if JLo can go from being poor and from the 'block' to rich anyone can. You just can't sit around and wait for it to happen on its own. Life is about getting off of your fat, lazy ass and doing something that you can be proud of.

Regret

So I say in life I don't regret things and I'd really like to keep it that way. Grow the fuck up and don't make me regret even knowing you. I don't want to regret it. Although that still doesn't mean I want to know you anymore. You're acting like an immature child and I'm supposed to be the childish one. Fuck. GROW UP.

Early start.

So I had my early start classes for my subjects for next year. I've got masses amounts of homework to do over hte holidays and I'm not looking forward to it. I may have no life over the summer. Or I may complete no homework; not sure if I'm going to get a balance of the two. I also need to finish this Nano story. I have 7 days and about 19,000 words to go. I think I might just be able to do it. I hope so! Wish me luck!

This ain't no time for your bad attitude.

I've been listening to far too much Miley Cyrus. I just finished watching the movie Bolt and for some reason I can't get that song out of my head now. The song isn't even in the movie either. Cute movie though, I guess i'm a sucker for happy animated movies. I did cry though, god it was sad. Same with the movie Up! Which is the most amazing animated movie since Finding Nemo. Seriously. If you haven't seen it you really should, it's not something you should miss out on! I'm currently ~downloading New Moon.I refuse to actually pay money to go see it in the cinemas. I'll buy it on DVD once it comes out but if it's going to cost me $13 and it's likely that I wont like it i'm not going to go see it. The first half has about an hour to go. Then I have to download the second half; joy. I hate waiting.

Partay.

Okay so my friend took that song 'it's my party and i'll cry if I want to' too seriously. She got insanely drunk and started crying and throwing up, poor thing. Basically she needs to get out of the relationship she's in it's just causing her hurt and anger. He's an idiot and he's an arse to her. She doesn't deserve it. Me and my friend Keah for the party filled baloons up with glitter and blew them up, then we popped them everywhere on top of people. It was epic and the most amazing thing we've ever come up with. I guess the only downside was my ex was there and it was awkward, and my friend was upset. I hope she feels better <3

Life for sale

So we're having a garage sale tomorrow at my house (come along!) and we're selling so much stuff. My mother has far too much star trek crap it's not funny. I cleaned out all my closet and most of my childhood (or pre-teen) memrobilia (I don't know how to spell that word) and toys are being sold. Or, at least we're putting them up for sale. Who knows whether any of it will even sell! I hope it does. I'm sick of seeing half of the stuff everywhere! My birthday was amazing <3 My friends all got me awesome gifts. They know me far too well! I've always wanted a monocule and a fake handlebar moustache. Thanks Tegan! That is all I have today! Goodnight, I'm tired. I have to work tomorrow. Fail.

I can cry if I want to.

So it's my birthday =D I'm quite happy about that. I don't feel much older and basically all I've been given so far is money, which I love so it's all good! My friends are coming over soon for a bbq / pool party deal. I'm currently in the process of dressing up as lady gaga. I possibly love dressing up whore like far too much. There's something wrong with me... Anyway, happy birthday to all those else out there that shares this wonderful day of birth! <3

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.

I travelled to Geelong today to gather my accessories for my Lady Gaga inspired costume for my birthday tomorrow and there was Christmas stuff everywhere. I can't believe this year has gone so far. I'm almost 17, infact I will be in 8 hours and 9 minutes. Then it's only a year till I can finally legally consume alcohol. I'll be moving on up and out into the world. Uni's just around the corner which means the upcoming year will be the most important of my life. Apparently I need to get a 90 or above ENTER score to get a scholarship. Not sure that's going to happen so poverty here I come! I shall enjoy life's blessings while I can afford them. Saving up money is also a good idea. Good luck to everyone else entering the last of our high school years for the upcoming work that shall present itself to us. It wont be easy, but it shall be something we wont forget. Happy birthday to my friend Alice for today as well, enjoy it babe <3

It's official.

Today is officially day three of my attempt to blog once a day for at least 2 months. I intended to do it anyway but since It's on my list of 101 things in 1001 days I figure it should help me keep it on track more. There are of course days I will not have access to a computer but I plan to blog in advance and make it post automatically or I plan to write it down and type it up later. I've already started numerous things on my list, but i know that it's going to be a hard one to fill. I didn't exactly make it easy for myself because I'm prone to forgetting to do things daily. I had a dream last night, I'm sure i did but I can't for the life of me remember it so i don't believe that counts as forgetting to put it in my dream journal. I have successfully (or perhaps not so much) complete all of my year 11 exams and am now entering into my last year of school (well, in a few months anyway). It's all highly exciting and I'm slightly anxious about it all. I hope I cna keep myself motivated to complete it successfully at to the best of my ability. But we shall see!

101 in 1001 days.

So my last 101 things ended in february this year and it's taken me till now to finally remember all about it. I've decided to start a new one and here's my list for the years ahead! Hopefully time won't fly quite as much this time around!

001. Grow my hair to the middle of my back.
002. Go on a road trip.
003. Go on a camping trip.
004. Spend a weekend lounging around in bed.
005. Spend a weekend doing homework.
006. Spend a weekend with a friend.
007. Read 101 books (0/101) Library
008. Finish watching Sex and the City
009. Finish watching Buffy and Angel
010. Write a novel or sequal to nanowrimo novel of 100,000 words+ (0/100,000)

011. Complete a colouring book.
012. Complete a soduku book.
013. Travel out of Australia.
014. Go to a concert.
015. Ride on a motorbike.
016. Drive for 120 hours (0/120)
017. Open up a savings account.
018. Save 25% of my wages for a year.
019. Make a photo-collage of pictures of me, family and friends for my room
020. Make a photo-collage of pictures for my friend's 18th birthday.

021. Play Mini-golf.
022. Watch 250 movies (0/250) List
023. Write a blog everyday for two months (0/2)
024. Clean out all the junk in my room.
025. Buy myself a boquet of flowers.
026. Randomly buy someone else flowers.
027. Compliment someone every day (0/1001)
028. Go stargazzing.
029. Go to see a live musical production.
030. Make a playlist of all the songs that make me happy. Name it 'Happiness'.

031. Remember to eat breakfast every day for a month.
032. Discover 20 singers/bands new to me. (0/6)
033. Volunteer for 10 things at school (0/10)
034. Watch all episodes of Grey's Anatomy
035. Save all my loose change for 3 months (0/3)
036. Scrapbook my last year of school.
037. Take one self portrait a week for a year.
038. Clean up and organise everything on my computer.
039. Write and give someone a letter once a month.
040. Visit a zoo.

041. Visit a museum.
042. Visit an aquarium.
043. Give 20 "just cause" gifts to those I love (0/20)
044. Listen to every song in my Itunes.
045. Learn Spanish and be able to make myself understood. (Beginner's Level)
046. Stop talking to my ex.
047. Learn to write legible with my left hand
048. Take pictures at 10 big events/outings (0/10)
049. Have an intentional internet free day once every month (0/33)
050. Write down any dreams I remember on my dreamjournal for 2 months. (0/2) Dream Journal

051. Be accepted into a University.
052. Get to advanced in graphics, writing and coding on RCR.
053. Learn to tie a tie.
054. Send a message in a bottle.
055. Throw a themed party.
056. Complete the 5000 questions survey (0/5000)
057. Run 5K non-stop before the end date of this project.
058. Learn a healthy way of dealing with stress and put it into practice.
059. Get into the habit of putting things away instead of just putting them down wherever I happen to be.
060. Become an Australian citizen.

061. Aquire a British passport.
062. Aquire a Australian passport.
063. Enter 10 contests (0/10)
064. Win a contest.
065. Have a spa day.
066. Organise my books by Author and series.
067. Complete all year 12 English books 3 times (0/3)
068. Complete and edit NaNoWriMo 2009
069. Complete and edit NaNoWriMo 2010
070. Complete and edit NaNoWriMo 2011

071. Donate $1.00 to charity for every unfinished goal
072. Do my taxes each year (0/3)
073. Buy (and wear) an outfit consisting of absolutely ridiculously bright clothing at least once. (0/1)
074. Buy oversized fake glasses.
075. Become active in 4 online communities (0/4)
076. Go out on a date.
077. Close an old chapter of my life for good.
078. Write a list of 101 things that make me happy. (0/101)
079. Make something for 5+ people (0/5)
080. Read 101 fanfiction stories of any genre (0/101)

081. Read 101 completed original stories from Fictionpress.com (0/101)
082. Document 20+ of my 101 things, using pictures.
083. Complete Project 365 (0/365)
084. Write 25 Short Stories (0/25)
085. Ask for nothing but donations to charity for one gift-giving holiday.
086. Run up an escalator that’s moving down
087. Take the stairs instead of an elevator 10 times (0/10)
088. Win a chess game.
089. Email future-self an email that doesn't arrive until the 1001th day
090. Donate fifty thousand grains of rice at FreeRice(dot)com (500/50,000)

091. Help a stranger.
092. Eat breakfast for dinner 10 times (0/10)
093. Successfully complete the Impossbile Quiz.
094. Stay up for 24 hours 10 times (0/10)
095. Take pictures in a photo booth
096. Reveal thirty secrets about me using photos (0/30)
097. Swim in the ocean 10 times (0/10)
098. Bake 33 times (0/33)
099. Make 3 new friends offline (0/3)
100. Complete the 26 things project 26 things
101. On the 1001th day, read the letter from #89

Falling head first.

So just bombed my year eleven maths methods exam. It doesn't really matter all that much but I still feel as though there could have been something more I should have done. It wasn't as if I didn't know how to do it, I just ran out of time. My heart completely dropped when the teacher told me I had a minute left. I was so sure I had half an hour left. It strange how some moments in life pass by so painfully slow and others buzz past you in the blink of an eye. Before I know it death will be catching up with me, which is a rather morbid thought so forget I said that. I guess my point is that life is quick, so I'm going to try and make the most of it while I can. I'm sure as hell going to do a lot of studying next year as well! I don't want to bomb out on life too.

I'd also just like to say that glee is one of the most amazing shows I've ever seen. If you haven't seen it, watch it.

Fitting into boxes.

So I've been thinking recently about stereotypes and how people seem to judge each other by what music they listen to, what kind of clothes they wear and how they talk. I've realised, although I've known it for a while, that stereotypes are stupid and inaccurate. I have a friend who most people would consider a nerd, yet there's so much more to her than that. She listens to rap music, loves musicals, enjoying roleplaying and dresses kind of like a slut in her spare time. I would say there was no real way to classify her or to stereotype her, yet people still try. There's no way that you can put any one person into a box and say that they fit in exactly. The beauty of people is that we're all different. Even if some people seem the same, we're all unique- and no that does not make us all alike either. Judging people based off the music they listen to or what they wear is rediculously idiotic. You're no better than anyone else just because you listen to a 'better' kind of music and it annoys me when people think they are. People are allowed to like whatever they want and whatever makes them happy. Why should people feel bad about liking something that makes them happy? Most of all, why should you be able to take that away from them?

The obvious answer is you shouldn't. Next time you go to judge someone just remember that the fact that they're different and proud to like different things than you is a beautiful thing in itself. It's not something to be ridiculed about.

Brand New Eyes

I'm a new person these days, so i guess this means a new blog. My old one wouldn't really work anyway so I figured might as well start over. Here's to blogging, a form of expression made easier by social networking sites such as Twitter. Nobody truely blogs anymore, and I didn't for a very long time. I've since decided that I want to remember my life somehow and this sure beats carting around a billion journals. I wish I could take back all those journals over the years, I really don't wish to read them now. I do know later in life I'll want to remember these years though. I'll look back and smile, laugh and reminise. These truely will be the best days of my life; I'll make sure of it.

From Lauren, with love.