Wonderland...

HELLO XD

2010-08-12T22:14:00.003+10:00

I'm back! I know, I know, what a pathetic attempt at giving up blogging, right? I've realised that this is an awesome way for me to write and read things that all you like-minded people are writing. I think I'll give my blog a makeover though; it's awfully pastel. Anyway, enjoy the new and improved Wonderland.

Simplicity.

2010-05-31T17:24:00.002+10:00

I feel a bit differently about things right now. It's not my best friends that I'm feeling thankful for at the moment. It's the friends, however close, who are constant in their behaviours. The friends who ALWAYS make me laugh or who I KNOW I can trust. Some of these friends are really just good acquaintances, but it's always simple. Always good.
Cat xx

rock and roll you ate my soul.

2010-04-30T23:48:00.007+10:00

Good morning everyone. Zmaga has tagged me with "Good For You, Mate." Thank you!

The rules:

a. mention the giver’s name

b. fill out the following questions

c. name five bloggers who you want to pass the award onto.

quirk: I suck the pips out of grapes, swallow them and then eat the grape, so that I can enjoy it properly. Why the hell would you even buy grapes with pips Dad? Why?

pet peeve: Right now I think I have to say gorgeous celebrities who whinge on about how they were "never the pretty one in high school". We all know you were. You're only reminding us of it by denying it.

favorite song: That is a really hard thing to ask of me. I don't really have a favourite song. Right now I love "I'll Make a Man Out of You" from Mulan. Don't judge what you can't understand, OK?

trend: 's are silly passing things. I am awesome in a way that is beyond trendiness. Conceited? Me? Never.

murder: Ke$ha and I will love you forever. Seriously, that drunken mess excuse for a woman has to go down.

nail color: I don't paint my nails. I'm really bad at it. There's paint everywhere when I try. On the odd occasion that I successfully paint my nails I scratch it off in a day. I just can't resist for some weird unknown reason.

However if I could, I think my answer would be this. Awesome.

Sorry it's all tags here lately, feeling a bit lacking in things to say. I'll do my best to post more regularly from now on (how many times have I said that?). Anyway, I tag: Toongen, Camelgirl, Sanchez, Maly and Sabine. Have fun.

Cat xx

P.S. Image found here.

Seven Things...

2010-04-17T11:23:00.008+10:00

Catherine tagged me for the 7 things tag. The idea is to write a list of seven things of whatever you're given and then tag it along with a different category. So:

7 things that make me fuzzy inside:

My big green jumper. It feels so comfortable and safe.

Jess and Rory in Gilmore Girls. Shhhh.

"Don't Think Twice It's Alright" by Bob Dylan. A lot of his songs actually.

Good results on tests. Particularly maths tests.

Dancing with friends. Like a crazy person.

Blog readers, followers and comments. Yes, that means YOU.

Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah cover. It's so beautiful.

I now tag the delightful PK. 7 daily rituals.

Cat xx

I just love him. So much.

Everyone must breathe until their dying breath.

2010-04-14T19:54:00.004+10:00

How much do you want this suitcase couch? A lot? I thought so.

Today was very relaxing. I had a day off and I did a bit of studying and rather too much TV watching and it was on the whole maybe just exactly what I needed. I'm going to see Regina Spektor very soon and I am so far beyond excited I couldn't even see excited in my rear view mirror. Recently I've been listening to songs off 11:11, one of her really early albums. The songs are so cool and different from her current stuff. Less poppy, more jazzy. You should check out my favourites here, here and here.

Cat xx

I'll just read a book instead.

2010-04-11T20:13:00.006+10:00

First day back at school. Oh crap. On the bright side, the holidays went out with a bang. I went to a free music festival with some friends and it was so much fun. We got free polaroids (sooo awesome), danced like crazy and met musos. Hurrah.

I also got to see Hungry Kids of Hungary live there, who I'd never heard before but who my friends are obsessed with. They were really good and we had so much fun dancing even though the crowd was one of the worst ever. So many people just staring motionlessly at the stage. Anyway I highly recommend Hungry Kids of Hungary, so to check them out go here and here.

In other music news, Kate Nash has released a new single: Do-Wah-Doo. I was so excited when I found out. It's quite poppy and cute and I do like it, but I wouldn't say it was one of her best. Check it out anyway. If you don't already know Kate Nash, listen to Foundations, it's my favourite song by her.

Cat xx

Absence Slip

2010-04-09T16:24:00.006+10:00

Sorry I've been missing for a while. It's the school holidays and I've been taking a kind of blogger break simultaneously. I'll be back properly when school starts (Monday). Trust me, there's nothing like doing something semi-productive like blogging to distract one from the guilt on doing something actually productive like homework.

I don't have much to say today other than to give you this advice: Don't go to see "The Last Song". Not worth the price of admission even just to laugh at.

Cat xx
P.S. Because you guys are awesome I want to give you an:

P.P.S. Images found here.

Bloggers Anonymous

2010-03-31T23:04:00.007+11:00

Camelgirl tagged me with the Bloggers Anonymous tag. There aren't really any rules of this tag, except, introduce/describe yourself and then tag it on to three people.

I thought that for this post I'd actually put some pictures of myself up here.

Hi, I'm Cat

I don't quite know what to say about myself. I can't dance but I can sing a bit. I think about everything a lot. I can do weird things like clover tongue but I can't whistle. I play recorder. I re do high fives until I get them right. I'm over the top sometimes.

I love my family and I love my place in it where I'll always belong. There are a couple of friends I have who I trust with absolutely everything and a heap of people I love to pieces. I'm one of those people who genuinely finds it insanely difficult not to talk. I'm naturally pedantic but I try not to be obnoxious.

I love Bob Dylan, The Gilmore Girls and Alice In Wonderland. I care a lot and I screw things up heaps. I'm loud and crazy and full on. Some people don't like it but that's who I am.

Cat xx

P.S. I tag Tehren, Eri and Toongen.

Excitement

2010-03-29T11:14:00.004+11:00

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Since I last posted an amazing thing has happened: I reached fifty followers! I never thought I'd have any followers other than my friends really, so even though my numbers have been building up for a while, I can't help but feel completely and utterly shocked. Thank you so much everyone! You make me so happy :)
Cat xx
P.S I'll write a proper post soon :D

Who Needs Love?

2010-03-15T20:32:00.001+11:00

Valentine's Day- The time of year when everyone's "special someone" gets to feel extra special and the rest of us get to watch. Yes, the forteenth of February is fast approaching and I'm just not feeling it. In fact, I think the Valentine's train may be about to squash me flat. My friends sit aboard, on their comfortable velvet seats, arm in arm, oblivious to my suffering.It seems lusicrous that a fifteen year old girl would refer to herself as singe, but it feels like the appropriate term. maybe it's the unrealistic portrayal of high school in TV shows and movies that makes a boyfriend seen as vital as an arm or leg. Perhaps it's the multitudes of teens and even preteens declaring their everlasting love for each other.Whatever the cause, recently there's been a change. Couples don't make me feel sad or envious anymore. They make me feel sick. "Why the change of heart?" you may ask. I'll tell you: it's because the word 'love' no longer means what it once did. No, now love is just the word girls use to manipulate boys into watching "The Notebook" and boys use to get into girls pants. It means "Sure, you'll do until i see something shinier". My sister is twelve and last year a friend of hers got her first boyfriend. About a week in they were "in love". Two months later they broke up over msn.I guess The Pussy Cat Dolls were right about one thing. I don't need a man to make it happen. Not on Valentine's Day or any other time of year. I refuse to feel as though I'm missing something just because a bunch of twelve year olds are buying each other hideous red and pink toys. They'll be broken up in a day or two anyway.

This is another piece I wrote for English(a while ago obviously). Tell me what you think :)

Cat xx

A poem...

2010-02-22T20:22:00.006+11:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. My life is spectacularly uninteresting at the moment. This is a poem I was assigned to write for English. It had to start with

"I remember

my childhood"

and have no more than four words per line and I actually ended up with something I'm quite pleased with, so I thought I see what you guys thought. Don't be afraid to be honest (but not nasty please)

I remember

my childhood

my neighbours

new baby

who

made

feel

so old.

We started

to visit
my sister

and I

and all the other

kids on the street

to see

Tom, Nat

and Maya

their nice
little
house.

We would talk

and laugh

and we'd bake

and read stories

or tell our own

over the years

as Maya

learnt to speak

she had birthdays

that we celebrated

playing games

and eating cake.

A lively garden

they had

full of

colourful plants

they grew carrots
that we picked

and munched

as we chatted
we could never wait
for them to grow
to their full size
but Nat and Tom
didn't mind.

Nat told us
tall tales

about

their house

and

a young ghost boy

who haunted it

she was

convincing

it sent chills

up my spine

I knew they

weren't real

but it felt

like they were.

I remember the stories

I remember

the baking

I remember the garden

I remember

my childhood.

"It's like totally kind what you're doing, but it won't make any difference"

2010-02-13T16:31:00.007+11:00

Thank you Seli for giving me the Kreativ Blogger award! I won't complete the task because I did it just a few blogs ago here, but genuinely, thanks a bunch and a half.

I was also tagged by Zmaga for Cassie's Therapy Video tag, which I haven't posted in a while and which I absolutely love, so here we go:

source Abracadabra, Wow!
I like boys who like to think and girls who are nice to everyone.
I like doing methodical things like maths.
I like reading Harry Potter, no matter how many times.
I like drinking coffee, eating slices and talking with good friends at nice cafes.
I like waking up on a Sunday and realizing I can sleep in.
I like Bob Dylan lyrics.
I like netball training, it makes me feel healthy.
I like sunny parks on warm days with lots of friends.
I like finding great clothes when I don't expect to.
I like dancing to bad songs.
I like discovering new artists.
I like when someone makes me feel loved.
I love writing and reading.
Today I had a delicious chocolate slicey thing,
In some ways, I love everything. It’s less, it’s less of a thing to like, it’s less distinct, it’s less particular, I like things that I like but I love everything. There’s more choice in like, Cos even the worst things have things you love in them. I don’t know what you mean about things I hate…
I hate when some one's sad, and I can't help.
I hate regretting things that I can't fix or change.
I hate being laughed at.
I hate liking people I shouldn't.
I hate being let down by people I love.
I hate jogging but in a way, I like how I feel afterwards.
I hate waiting rooms.
I hate remembering my old self and not liking who I was.
I hate this, wow... sorry.
I'd like to tag both the Kreativ Blogger Award (in which you must write seven facts about yourself and tag it along to seven other bloggers) and Cassie's Therapy Video Tag along to: Maly, Camelgirl, Julia, Frangi, Phoebe, Scarz and Catherine. Enjoy :D
Cat xx

I'm in love with Stacy's Mom...

2010-02-08T20:46:00.004+11:00

Images sourced here.

Hmmm, I would quite like a thoughtful bath boy to call my own.

Cat xx

Have a read?

2010-02-04T22:59:00.004+11:00

As I walked out onto the porch, I saw him for the second time. He was sitting on the brick wall outside his house now, where the bins were kept and the mailbox was. He had a cigarette in his hand and was looking onto the street, his brow furrowed, as though he was looking for something, or thinking about something important. For some reason, he looked at that moment, like everything I wanted. Something that was interesting; mysterious. Something I hadn’t been able to put my finger on until that moment. I so desperately wanted to talk to him, to know him. I stood there on my porch for a minute or two, watching him and trying to think of an excuse to approach him. Eventually I walked over, trying to look confident and jumped up to sit beside him on the wall.
“Can I have a drag?” I asked.
I knew how pathetic I probably sounded, but knew immediately that it was worth it, when he looked at me and a pack of butterflies went crazy inside me. He just studied me for a few, long moments, and then said:
“You smoke?”
The truth was I didn’t. I had before, but found it awful.
“A bit.” I answered.
“You shouldn’t. It’ll kill you.” He said, but handed me the cigarette.
I put the cigarette to my lips, trying to recall what Leah had told me the one time I’d tried this before. Taking it away from my lips, I passed it back to him and exhaled.
“I’m Elodie.” I offered, looking at him.
“Mitchell.” He replied, not turning to look back at me.

This is a story I've recently started writing, and I was wondering if anyone could give me some feedback on this paragraph? If you could tell what you think, and also whether you think the two should get together or just become really good friends, that'd be awesome. Thanks :)
Cat xx

And the girls want to know why boys like them so much.

2010-02-01T22:37:00.004+11:00

I was visiting Frangipani Princess's Formspring page just as second ago and someone asked her:
You talk about all the important issues, but you don't talk about guy issues. You talk about hot celebreties but you don't talk about the guys you actually know :(
To which Frangi replied:
there's a simple explanation for that one:
I don't really know any guys. i've never had a boyfriend. never been kissed. i only have like, one guy friend, and he lives five hours away. if i had more knowledge or experience on the topic, i'd definitely post about it. i'll keep it in mind though, and maybe i'll do a post on it after i get settled in my new school :)
Which is perfectly reasonable, but it got me thinking (dangerous, I know.). I know lots of boys. I have heaps of boy...friends but no boyfriend to speak of. I know it's a stereotype, but it's true, guys are a lot less bitchy than girls and therefore far easier to be around. So why aren't there more boy/girl friendships? I can honestly talk to boys equally as easily as to girls. I think the whole mentality is something everyone just needs to get past because boys are great.
One of the people I can talk to about anything is a guy. He's one of my absoloute best friends and I know he'd never judge me or make me feel stupid. I sometimes feel that on the whole girls are a lot more judgemental of others. Not that I don't love a lot of girls too....that made me sound a bit slutty...
Cat xx

Happy Birthday to ME :)

2010-01-31T17:24:00.004+11:00

I just celebrated my fifteenth birthday, and I had such an awesome time.

In other news, I signed up for a formspring page, so if you want to ask me an anonymous question, I'll do my best to answer: www.formspring.me/CatsFab

School started today. I had mixed feelings, but it was a pretty good day on the whole. I missed people a lot, so it was really nice to see them again.

Cat xx

Untitled.

2010-01-29T22:56:00.007+11:00

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Sabine Cara and Camelgirl both gave me the "Kreativ Blogger" tag. Thanks so much :)

So for this tag the idea is to write seven things about yourself and then tag it along to seven others. Here we go: One: I love old Disney fairytales and I collect old Disney videos. Two: I hate all team sports except for netball, which I love. Three: I mock trashy mags a lot, but secretly, I can't get enough. Four: I love dancing really, I'm just far too self concsious to do it in front of anyone. Five: I find dirty jokes hilarious. Six: I know all the steps to the Hoedown Throwdown. Seven: I like to project my perfect self into the blogosphere, removing any blemishes. Polly, Elfie, Selina, Eri, Julia, Frangi and Maly, consider yourselves tagged.

And here are a few vids/songs you should check out: :) :) :) :)

Cat xx

Nice to be back.

2010-01-18T18:08:00.004+11:00

Julia has awarded me the "Happy 101" award. To complete this, post 10 things that make you happy and make sure you do at least one of them today:
Writing. Drinking chai tea. Listening to thunder storms while warm inside my house. Listening to Bob Dylan. Performing. Lazy, warm, beachy days. Underwater hand stands (the only kind I'm capable). Genuine compliments on bad days. Uncontrollable laughter. Friendly strangers.

I'm tagging this along to 7 things. On another note, I apologise for my absence for that past couple of weeks. I've been away at the beach. I'd forgotten how relaxing it can be to have no schedule and no obligation to spend time with friends.

I'd also like to say thank you to all 40 (yesss) of my marvellous followers; you all make my day.

Cat xx

Sunrise...

2009-12-30T07:01:00.006+11:00

Good morning all!

It's bright an early on Wednesday morning and I didn't sleep at all last night. A friend and I sat up all through the dark, chatting and watching "Sleeping Beauty". There's something ever so whimsical about being awake as the sun rises, and how quickly it happens. One moment we were whispering to black masses in complete darkness and the next we were speaking in normal tones surrounded by the fully announced morning sunlight.

The Earth is a wonderful and ever changing place.

Cat xx

Christmas.

2009-12-27T11:10:00.004+11:00

My Christmas was wonderful and filled with: family, friends, speeches, presents, moose juice, turkey, vouchers, pavlova, trees, decorations, introductions, anecdotes, chocolates, photos, stockings, laughter, a very pretty dress, shopping, the joy of giving, music, dancing, mince tarts, anticipation and love.

How was yours?

Cat xx

Awards...

2009-12-22T19:02:00.007+11:00

Sabine and Seli gave me the "Your Blog is Over the Top" award. Thank you Sabine! The particularly great thing about this award is that all I have to do is link it on to five more deserving bloggers. Easy. I think I just inadvertently won the Lazy Blogger Award. Maybe I should create one...nah, can't be bothered (Ahaha geddit?).

So, I'd like to link this along to the following fab bloggers:

Julia
Frangipani Princess
Athena
Miss Shivi
and Camelgirl

Cat xx

I like things that I like, but I love everything.

2009-12-21T11:09:00.006+11:00

Catherine tagged me for Cassie's Therapy Video Tag.

The task: fill in 12 likes, 1 love and 8 hates like Cassie in her therapy video. Below, the bolded things are what you MUST include. Watch Cassie's Video (linked above) to understand the tag.
Also, please link it back to Erimentha, and link it onto 3 other blogs you admire!

Camelgirl, Miffie and Seli.

Abracadabra, Wow!

I like boys who make me think and girls who make me laugh.

I like summer, the holidays and all things Christmas.

I like feeling like I've achieved something.

I like discovering new music.

I like dancing like an idiot.

I like jumping on my trampoline on warm, sunny days.

I love being with family and friends.

Today I am buying a new pair of bathers.
In some ways, I love everything. Its less, its less of a thing to like, its less distinct, its less particular. I like things that I like but I love everything. There’s more choice in like. Cos even the worst things have things to love in them.

I don’t know what you mean about things I hate.

I hate upsetting people, without realising it.
I hate getting upset for a silly reason, then feeling bad about it, but being unable to stop either feeling.
I hate not being liked by someone, just because.

I hate not being able to sleep.

I hate being bored.

I hate not having the Internet for a week but in a way, I appreciate it lots now.

I hate being hungry, but nowhere near food.

I hate being wrong, but for some reason, too stubborn to admit it.

I hate this, wow. . .Sorry.
I.heart.Cassie.

Harry Potter Pick Up Lines...

2009-12-14T19:00:00.010+11:00

You know you're a true Harry Potter nerd when you find Harry Potter pick up lines funny. Pick up lines like these:

Hagrid's not the only giant on campus, if you know what I mean.

Are you using the Confundus charm or are you just naturally mind blowing? I've been whomping my willow thinking about you.

I'd like to get my basilisk into your chamber of secrets.

One night with me and they'll be calling you MOANING Myrtle.

Wait, what am I talking about? Who could not find those funny?
Cat xx

A Simple Twist of Fate...

2009-12-13T13:42:00.004+11:00

The most lovely thing happened yesterday. I was catching the tram home from my drama Christmas party, and I remembered about halfway through the journey that I hadn't bought a ticket, so I went over to the machine. As I was pressing the buttons for a ticket I heard someone say "Excuse me". I turned around and there was a man looking at me, standing in front of the door. he asked me if I was buying a two hour and I said I was, so he passed his ticket to me.
"Have mine," he said, "I'm getting off here."
I thought it was so nice of him. Obviously he wasn't going very far out of his way, but it wouldn't occur to me to do something like that. It's funny, really. I spent my morning with my friends and my evening at a party with other friends, but the kindness of a stranger made my day. It reminded me that the world really is a friendly, wonderful place. From now on, I'm going to try and make small kind gestures, to remind others of it too.
Cat xx

There's No Denying Clouds Are Awesome...

2009-12-11T15:19:00.009+11:00

There's something so wonderful about clouds.

They seem so impossible to me.

So beautiful and so simple.

Fluffy, white and delicate.

An other-worldly, visual escape.

Cat xx

Bob Dylan is rather superb...

2009-11-26T14:54:00.004+11:00

Good afternoon.
Thanks so much for everyone who's commented or followed recently. You guys are le shiz.
These are the lyrics to one of my favourite songs "Lily, Rosemary and The Jack of Hearts" by Bob Dylan. You might not like the song itself, it's sort of country and fairly repetitive, but I highly recommend you read the lyrics. It's a narrative about this group of criminals led by "The Jack of Hearts" who come into this town to rob a bank. While most of them are breaking into the bank, "The Jack of Hearts" is in the cabaret, distracting everyone and he gets in the middle of all the other stuff that's going on with the corrupt rich guy, his unhappy wife and his young, gorgeous mistress. It's so cool.

"The festival was over, the boys were all plannin' for a fall,
The cabaret was quiet except for the drillin' in the wall,
The curfew had been lifted and the gamblin' wheel shut down,
Anyone with any sense had already left town,
He was standin' in the doorway lookin' like the Jack of Hearts

He moved across the mirrored room, "Set it up for everyone," he said,
Then everyone commenced to do what they were doin' before he turned their heads,
Then he walked up to a stranger and he asked him with a grin,
"Could you kindly tell me, friend, what time the show begins?",
Then he moved into the corner, face down like the Jack of Hearts,

Backstage the girls were playin' five-card stud by the stairs,
Lily had two queens, she was hopin' for a third to match her pair,
Outside the streets were fillin' up, the window was open wide,
A gentle breeze was blowin', you could feel it from inside,
Lily called another bet and drew up the Jack of Hearts

Big Jim was no one's fool, he owned the town's only diamond mine,
He made his usual entrance lookin' so dandy and so fine,
With his bodyguards and silver cane and every hair in place,
He took whatever he wanted to and he laid it all to waste,
But his bodyguards and silver cane were no match for the Jack of Hearts

Rosemary combed her hair and took a carriage into town,
She slipped in through the side door lookin' like a queen without a crown,
She fluttered her false eyelashes and whispered in his ear,
"Sorry, darlin', that I'm late," but he didn't seem to hear,
He was starin' into space over at the Jack of Hearts

"I know I've seen that face before," Big Jim was thinkin' to himself,"
Maybe down in Mexico or a picture up on some body's shelf,
"But then the crowd began to stamp their feet and the house lights did dim,
And in the darkness of the room there was only Jim and him,
Starin' at the butterfly who just drew the Jack of Hearts,

Lily was a princess, she was fair-skinned and precious as a child,
She did whatever she had to do, she had that certain flash every time she smiled,
She'd come away from a broken home, had lots of strange affairs,
With men in every walk of life which took her everywhere,
But she'd never met anyone quite like the Jack of Hearts,

The hangin' judge came in unnoticed and was being wined and dined,
The drillin' in the wall kept up but no one seemed to pay it any mind,
It was known all around that Lily had Jim's ring,
And nothing would ever come between Lily and the king,
No, nothin' ever would except maybe the Jack of Hearts

Rosemary started drinkin' hard and seein' her reflection in the knife,
She was tired of the attention, tired of playin' the role of Big Jim's wife,
She had done a lot of bad things, even once tried suicide,
Was lookin' to do just one good deed before she died,
She was gazin' to the future, riding on the Jack of Hearts

Lily washed her face, took her dress off and buried it away,
"Has your luck run out?" she laughed at him, "Well, I guess you must have known it would someday,
Be careful not to touch the wall, there's a brand-new coat of paint,
I'm glad to see you're still alive, you're lookin' like a saint."
Down the hallway footsteps were comin' for the Jack of Hearts,

The backstage manager was pacing all around by his chair,
"There's something funny going on," he said, "I can just feel it in the air.",
He went to get the hangin' judge, but the hangin' judge was drunk,
As the leading actor hurried by in the costume of a monk,
There was no actor anywhere better than the Jack of Hearts

No one knew the circumstance but they say that it happened pretty quick,
The door to the dressing room burst open and a cold revolver clicked,
And Big Jim was standin' there, ya couldn't say surprised,
Rosemary right beside him, steady in her eyes,
She was with Big Jim but she was leanin' to the Jack of Hearts

Two doors down the boys finally made it through the wall,
And cleaned out the bank safe, it's said that they got off with quite a haul,
In the darkness by the riverbed they waited on the ground,
For one more member who had business back in town,
But they couldn't go no further without the Jack of Hearts,

The next day was hangin' day, the sky was overcast and black,
Big Jim lay covered up, killed by a penknife in the back,
And Rosemary on the gallows, she didn't even blink,
The hangin' judge was sober, he hadn't had a drink,
The only person on the scene missin' was the Jack of Hearts

The cabaret was empty now, a sign said, "Closed for repair,"
Lily had already taken all of the dye out of her hair,
She was thinkin' 'bout her father, who she very rarely saw,
Thinkin' 'bout Rosemary and thinkin' about the law,
But, most of all she was thinkin' 'bout the Jack of Hearts"
Cat xx

Finally...

2009-11-20T07:51:00.010+11:00

Erimentha and Camelgirl have tagged me with this blogger tag created by Sabine. Here are the rules:

Choose 1 picture that makes you cringe.
Choose 2 pictures that you could stare at for 5 hours.
Chose 1 picture that shows a situation you want to be/ want to be in before you die.
Link 3 bloggers.
Link back to Sabine and the person who tagged you :)

90's fashion. Ick.

Gorgey, Anyone? He's one of my favourite "Gilmore Girls" character and his smile is soo nice.

I love "500 Days of Summer". I could watch it again and again.

I've always wanted to be a writer of some kind. A journalist or an author preferably. Also, isn't this the loveliest photo?

I'm tagging this onto: Athena, Miffie and Catherine.

Eri also tagged me for the One Lovely Blogger Award, which is lovely of her and very exciting. Thankyou! What I have to do for this one is list 7 things I love right now and then link it along:

1. The occasional rain, thunder and lightning (very very frightening).

2. "The Little Rascals". Cutest movie ever.

3. "Ghost's Child" by Sonya Hartnett. It's just the loveliest story.

4. Starburst lollipops.

5. Shady parks.

6. My blue and white sunnies.

7. Brown leather things. (Bags, shoes etc.)

And now I'll tag this along to: Camelgirl and Catherine.

Cat xx

P.S. this took me like a week to do. No clue why...

I really do love this world quite a lot...

2009-11-18T22:42:00.008+11:00

Good evening everyone,

How are you all tonight?

Why do we always want to know? What makes us want to know what the meaning of life is? What happens after we die? If there's a god, if there's more than one? Of course, those questions have each their own answers. We want to know the meaning of life because we fear there isn't one, we wonder about the end because we're afraid that it really is the end and we hope for a god because we're afraid that it really is all down to us. It feels to me like it all comes down to fear. Why can't we accept life as we see it and just live? We all search for the peace we'll find in knowing, but I think there's a certain peace in feeling that what you know is all you need to know. I'm not anti-science or anti-religion, but I don't think these things, these questions, should dominate us. I just wish we could all take a deep breath and live.

Cat xx

Images sourced from the wonderful Sandra Juto.

Remember to smile...

2009-11-12T21:37:00.006+11:00

The ever wonderful Sanchez posted her monthly Bridget Lowry Inspired Post and I thought I'd follow her lead. Here we go.

I like sunshine, lollipops and rainbows.
I love remembering and anticipating.
I wish everyone could be happy and we could all smile together.
I remember going to the beach every day after school.
I will never finish loving the world.
I used to be sad and angry and feel unwanted.
but now I know better and I find myself rather happy.
If I had a magic wand I'd make the grass green, the sky blue and shape all the clouds like hearts.
and if I was god I'd live in those heart shaped clouds.

"Young people think oldness is the bottom of a mountain. In truth, it is the top. I am old, because I have lived a whole life. I have climbed a long, long way. When I look back the way I have come, I can see the town I was raised in, and my mother and father. I see houses I lived in, friends that I made, people and pets that I loved. I see the wrong turns that I took, places where I tripped, places where I skipped and sang and ran. I can see for years and years. To have such a view, you have to be standing at the top of a mountain."

"Love is like moonlight or thunder, or rain on a tin roof in the middle of the night: it is one of the things in life that is truly worth knowing."

-Some lovely quotes from "The Ghost's Child" by Sonya Hartnett.

Cat xx

Today...

2009-11-10T21:24:00.011+11:00

Today was a hot day.

Today was a tiring day.

Today was a school day.

Today my feet were models*.

Today I played netball.

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Today I watched Casablanca.

Today was a nice day.

Sorry for my lack of anything to say. What was today for you?

Cat xx

*For my friend's photography project. But that's not them in the picture. My feet aren't that attractive.

Dont' call me a Twi-hater. That's just buying into the craze.

2009-11-08T17:22:00.007+11:00

Hello everyone,

I'm not trying to sound morbid, but if I see a Twilight star on the front of one more magazine, I may be forced to kill myself. It doesn't help that I help the Twilight saga in the first place, but surely even the biggest fans are sick of having the air-brushed faces of Robert Pattison, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart jumping out at them wherever they go. Let's have a look at the latest issues of Dolly and Girlfriend shall we?

I must say I'm rather impressed with Girlfriend, they managed to get all three on the cover. Joy. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the Twilight stars appear on the covers of both these magazines about three months ago? And about three months before that? When will it end? Also, I was looking through recently added photos on weheartit and found two Twilight pics on the second page. I won't post them because I really am that sick of their faces. There is no escape!

Cat xx

Awesome Blogger Award!

2009-11-08T14:26:00.005+11:00

The super awesome Camelgirl awarded me with this awesome blogger award. Thanks so much! Yay, my first award! I'm so excited! Here's the award and rules:

1. thank whoever gave this to you
2. copy award
3. post it in your blog
4. tell us 7 things that your readers don’t know
5. link 7 new bloggers
6. notify winners of the award with a comment on their blog
7. keep being awesome
Ok, so here I go. If you read my Honest Scrap post, you'll know I don't have many interesting facts, but I'll try my hardest:
1. Even though my grandma was one of 13, my grandad one of 11 and my mum one of 6, I only have 3 first-cousins.
2. I never study for Italian tests.
3. I love ice-cream cake more than any other type of cake.
4. When I was in grade six, I had a huge crush on Hamish Blake.
5. I cried in "Gilmore Girls" when Rory graduated from high school. I really am that lame.
6. I can't whistle.
7. Couples make me want to throw up, but only because I'm secretly jealous.

Now I'd like to award this to some fabulous bloggers:
Julia
Michelle
Frangipani Princess
Athena
Miss Shivi
Miffie
Lilee

Cassie's Therapy Video...

2009-11-06T19:17:00.005+11:00

The uber cool Catherine (so uber cool that she made me use the word "uber". 3 times...), who shares my name, tagged me for Cassie's Therapy Video, a tag that I love and am completing for the second time. First, I shall tag it along to:

Camelgirl, who tagged me for this a while ago and who is the ultimate bomb diggity.

Smileyfreak, because she is the best commenter ever.

Morgan, 'cause she's almost done with exams and school!

I like "Skins".
I like junk food but it's bad for me.
I like red cordial.
I like picnics in Spring.
I like duffel coats.
I love my super cool bright orange umbrella, cos even when it's raining, it always feels sunny.

Today I found out that I still have baby teeth and no big ones to replace them.
In some ways, I love everything.
Its less, its less of a thing to like, its less distinct, its less particular
I like things that I like but I love everything
There’s more choice in like
Cos even the worst things have things you love in them
I don’t know what you mean about things I hate
I hate mosquito bites.
I hate it when it's too hot to sleep with a doona; I can't get to sleep.
I hate getting bad marks.
I hate that I hate getting bad marks.
I hate belly-dancing. *Shudder*
I hate being bored but in a way, it's relaxing.
I hate pimples, especially when they're painful.
I hate when people forget me.
I hate this, wow. . .
Sorry.

Cat xx

Dear Santa...

2009-11-04T23:22:00.008+11:00

I would quite like a boy who:

-Respects my opinions even if he doesn't agree with them.

-Understands that just because it's a bit girly, and he doesn't like it, the Gilmore Girls is a good show.

-Doesn't judge based on peoples tastes.

-Has good taste.

-Never, ever comments on what I eat. Ever.

-Wouldn't define me as "talkative" because they know that what I say is more important than how much I say.

-I can talk to.

-Knows who Bob Dylan is. I've found out some people don't. Shame.

-Can appreciate Bob Dylan and The Beatles even if he doesn't like them.

-Likes Choc Wedges.

-Wears board shorts not speedos. Shudder.

-Likes to dance like an idiot. With me.

-Never makes sickeningly sweet lists about the girl he wants.

-Knows that actually yes, we do still need feminists.

-Buys considerate gifts, not just cliches.

-Is ambitious.

-Has a good taste in jeans and shoes.

That's all, Santa. I'm not really asking for too much am I? Thank you,
Cat xx
P.S: Inspired by this post at My Itch Foot.

Top Fives...

2009-11-03T08:27:00.011+11:00

My Top Five Top Fives:

One: Movies:
1- Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Hercules, Toy Story, Toy Story 2
2- She's the Man, The Notebook, Mean Girls, Legally Blonde
3-Vicky Christina Barcelona, Paranoid Park, (500) Days of Summer

4- Mirror Mask, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, The Princess Bride

5- The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins.

Two: Books:

1- Ella Enchanted

2- the Harry Potter series, the Georgia Nicholson series

3- All Sarah Dessen

4- Charlotte's Web

5- Looking For Alibrandi, Saving Francesca, On the Jellicoe Road

Three: TV:

1- Gilmore Girls

2- Veronica Mars, Skins

3- Scrubs, How I Met Your Mother, Friends

4- NCIS, House, Bones

5- Beauty and the Geek (Lame...)

Four: Music:

1- Songs that make me happy

2- Songs that make me sad

3- The Cat Empire, Little Red, "Teenage Dirtbag" by Wheatus

4- Songs that make me dance

5- Songs that make me sing along

Five: At the Moment:

1- Santa Claus, Christmas, Stockings, Candy Canes

2- My typewriter, my pretty new shoes

3- Lollipops

4- a life in seven billion

5- You (and I don't mean that in the soppy "everyone and anyone" way. I mean specifically you people who bother to read my blog. Don't call me soppy. Ya mum's soppy.)

*Note: I do realise that none of these lists consists of five things. I'm sorry, I couldn't do it. So they're sort of split into groups. Some of them aren't clearly defined, but oh well. I mean, could you really do top fives and mean it? Because that would be impossible for me. Capisci? That means do you understand in Italian. Once again, I am molto excited for my trip.

Cat xx

I love you...

2009-11-03T00:26:00.014+11:00

I like picnics.

I like storms.

I like sunnies

I like floral prints.

I like dancing.

I like purple.

I like cupcakes.

I like pendants.

But,

Pictures from: weheartit.
Cat xx

Two priests, a rabi and a duck...

2009-11-02T17:23:00.005+11:00

I have a confession to make.
I love jokes. Now that's not actually the confession, but I'll get there. I have a ridiculously good memory for things like names, scripts, phone numbers and jokes. Long ones, short ones, ones that are so mean I wish I'd never heard them, I know them all. Actually, some of the jokes I tell are hilarious. The problem is that they're looooong. So what happens is, I'm about to tell a joke and I think to myself: "What a wonderful wooorld.". No sorry, I'm kidding. I think: "Why bother with a funny long joke, when I could just tell one of my equally great, short ones?". That sounds good on the face of it. The problem is that they are not equally funny. Not even a little bit. Here's the real confession: I find bad jokes hilarious. I force them on to the ones I love. To me, a well worded and clever blond joke isn't anywhere near as funny as:
"Why didn't the skeleton go to the dance?"
"Because he didn't have the heart!"
I laughed for 20 minutes the first time I heard that. Or:
"What did one rock say to the other rock?"
"Nothing, rocks can't talk."
What did the other rock say back?"
"Hello, I'm a magical talking rock!"
I don't know what it is about jokes that are...well, crap, but I just can't get enough. The main problem is that, in case I wasn't already socially awkward enough, this is another trait of mine that causes normal people to back away slowly. Sigh... I just don't understand how anyone could not find this funny:
"Why is a duck"
"Because two legs are both the same!"
Cat xx
ps. I realise it's a bit ridiculous to refer to blond jokes as good, but they're better than the jokes I tell. Trust me.
pps. That last joke doesn't make sense. That's the point.

Secret Garden...

2009-10-31T10:22:00.005+11:00

I want to escape to a secret garden.
Where I'm safe, but anything can happen.

I want to have a tea party with all the magical creatures.

And I'll never ever leave.

Cat xx

Happy Thursday.

2009-10-29T14:28:00.004+11:00

Daydream Lily tagged this on to "anyone who wants to do the post", so I decided to fill it out. I'm really sorry that I've only posted tags this week. I'll post something real very soon.
1. Where is your cell phone: In my room, charging.
2. Your hair: has grown too long. It's pretty much lost its shape. I should get it cut soon.
3. Your favorite food: I don't really have one favourite food. I love frozen yogurt (fro-yo. teehee) at the moment, does that count?
4. Your dream from last night: I don't remember what I dreamed last night. Did you know you have about 4 dreams a night? I barely ever remember mine though.
5. Your favorite drink: Flat white or mocha. Yum.
6. Your dream/goal: is to be some kind of writer. Journalism or an author preferably.
7. What room are you in: the back room.
8. What are your hobbies: writing and blogging, recorder, piano, drama, singing, netball, reading.
9. What is your fear: Many things. Not death though. I'm not afraid of death.
10. Where do you want to be in 6 years: finishing a degree in journalism or art or something else write-ish.
11. Where were you last night: At drama and then home for the rest of the night.
12. Something you are not: a piece of cake.
13. Muffins: are delicious, although I'm more of a cup cake person. They're so cute!
14. Wish list items: Veronica Mars, ink for my type-writer and some nice summery clothes.
15. Where did you grow up: Melbourne, but I'm still growing up.
16. Last thing you did: Had pasta for lunch. Yummy.
17. What are you wearing: Pyjamas.
18. Your TV: Is constantly on. Way too much.
19. Your pets: Never had a pet. Except sea-monkeys.
20. Your friends: Are wonderful.
21. Your favorite store: Op shops and book shops. I love book shops.
22. Your favorite color: Purple, although I love most colours really. Particularly bright ones.
I hope you enjoyed that and I apologise if you didn't. With no further ado, I'll now tag this on to some bloggers I love:
Camelgirl and Smileyfreak.

Caught Red Handed.

2009-10-26T20:27:00.006+11:00

Camelgirl tagged me for Guilty or Innocent. I hope you have a random yearning to know a lot of unimportant things about me. Of course, there are rules. Here they are:
You can only say Guilty or Innocent. You're not allowed to explain anything unless someone comments and asks you. Copy and paste this into a post, delete the answers here, replace them with your answers and tag some blogger friends to answer this.
Asked someone to marry you? Innocent.
Ever kissed someone of the same sex? Guilty.
Danced on a table in a bar? Innocent.
Ever told a lie? Guilty.
Had feelings for someone whom you can’t have back? Guilty.
Kissed a picture? Guilty.
Slept in until 5 PM? Innocent.
Fallen asleep at work/school? Innocent.
Held a snake? Guilty.
Been suspended from school? Innocent.
Worked at a fast food restaurant? Innocent.
Stolen from a store? Innocent.
Been fired from a job? Innocent.
Done something you regret? Guilty.
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? Innocent.
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? Innocent.
Kissed in the rain? Innocent.
Sat on a roof top? Innocent.
Kissed someone you shouldn't? Guilty.
Sang in the shower? Guilty.
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? Innocent.
Shaved your head? Innocent.
Had a boxing membership? Innocent.
Made a boy/girlfriend cry? Innocent.
Been in a band? Innocent.
Shot a gun? Innocent.
Donated Blood? Innocent.
Eaten alligator meat? Innocent.
Eaten cheesecake? Guilty.
Still love someone you shouldn't? Innocent.
Have/had a tattoo? Innocent.
Liked someone, but will never tell who? Innocent.
Been too honest? Guilty.
Ruined a surprise? Guilty.
Ate in a restaurant and got really bloated that you couldn't walk after wards? Guilty.
Erased someone in your friends list? Guilty.
Dressed in a woman’s clothes (if you’re a guy) or man’s clothes (if you’re a girl)? Guilty.
Joined a pageant? Innocent.
Been told that you’re handsome or beautiful by someone who totally meant what they said? Guilty.
Had communication with your ex? Guilty.
Got totally drunk on the night before exam? Innocent.
Got totally angry that you cried so hard? Guilty.

So now I'd like to tag this along to some of my favourite bloggers:
Frangipani Princess, who inspired me to start this blog.
and Elfie, who I hope will return to the blogosphere very soon.

Love in the Afternoon...

2009-10-22T22:23:00.009+11:00

I know that this is extremely typical of me, but I'd like to post this about...love. I said I wouldn't. I thought It was too soppy a subject, and maybe it is. I don't want to get too cliche and I don't think I will. Let's find out:

Before you un-follow me and exit the window, hear this: this is not a post about how much I want love, how sweet it is or (most atrocious of all), a lengthy post about how much I, at 14 years old, love my boyfriend. I don't have one. Never really have (excluding false year seven relationships). Perhaps that makes my view more objective, perhaps less so, I don't know. Recently, I went through a phase of not believing in love. Not in the radical sense exactly. I just thought it was put on a pedestal and made to seem all important. I felt it was just something people imagined, that was really just a lot of like. Now I'm not so sure. I am sure of a few things:

Love isn't something I need, particularly before I graduate high school. I will always feel complete without it.

Even if I find love, I won't stop valuing myself. No one should.

There is no "one". There's good circumstances, evolving personalities and attraction.

Mates before dates should apply often, but not always. Sometimes, people's partners are their best friends.

I also think that love isn't what it's made out to be: perfect and beautiful. I think it's about accepting that he finds burps funny/she'll never shut-up about "Gilmore Girls", rather that finding the person who is flawless. No one is. If you think someones perfect, you're kidding yourself. Personally I think fart jokes are a reasonable trade for someone who's caring/funny/understands me/listens to me (talk about "Gilmore Girls").

Cat xx

P.S. images from weheartit

Honest Scrap

2009-10-19T16:07:00.009+11:00

The wonderful Frangipani Princess has tagged me for "Honest Scrap". Now I am obligated to post 10 random truths about myself or go to blogger hell. Actually that's a great thing because I've been having a terrible bout of writer's block. Shudder. So here I go:

1. I swallow gum. A lot.
I don't really know why I do, but I always have and it's never been a problem. On "Braniac" they did a test to see if gum really does stay in your system for 7 years like some people say and a week after the test person swallowed the gum it was gone. Otherwise I'd probably have chocked by now.

2. I'm a serial procrastinator.
If I can put it off, I will. Until the last possible opportunity to complete my homework/ clean my room/ practise piano I find something (anything) else to occupy myself with. The thing is, as of yet, I've never had to face any serious consequences. That's what happened when you're a privileged Australian girl. You become an inactive, lazy brat. Oh dear.

3. I've been playing recorder for 10 years.
I think I've already mentioned that, but I'll count it anyway. Everyone thinks that all you can play on recorder is "Hot Cross Buns", but that's not true. I've just completed my fourth grade exam (I got honours, hooray!) and I can play real songs.

4. I like Taylor Swift.
That probably doesn't sound too notable to you, but she's the only music of that style that I like, and my music snob friends pay me out all the time. Nasty Pasties. There's just something about her songs that makes me feel happy. Not as much as "The Cat Empire" though. Look them up.

5. I can't read/ hear/ talk about gruesome stuff without needing to tense up all my muscles.
It's really strange. My Humanities teacher said it had something to do with the fight or flight instinct. I feel like I'm in the situation or something. It's always happened. In fact, I'm getting it now just writing this.

6. Sometimes I can't help but be a bit of a music snob.
I feel terrible about it, but when someone says they like music that I hate, I sometimes feel superior. Which is a terrible, ignorant way to be. I've tried really hard not to do this and I'm getting better with it. Because if listening to a certain thing makes you happy, then that's what you should listed to.

7. I like the smell of things I shouldn't.
Like glue, petrol, methylated spirits, white out and permanent marker. I'm not a chromer or anything, there's just something oddly appealing about strong smells that seem as though they'd burn your skin. Not that I go around sniffing them...*cough*. Nah, kidding.

8. I waste my life in front of "Gilmore Girls" on the TV
Last year for Christmas, my family bought me the entire box set. Double awesome. But now I watch it almost every day. Literally. I have friends who know the names of the characters and all the major plot lines, just from how much I talk about it. They've never actually seen it. My humour has also started to become a bit like theirs. Just not as awesome. At all.

9. I like little kid movies.
Particularly Disney. I lo-o-ove them sooo much. Most of my favorite movies are ones that are aimed at people 10 or under and they're so sweet and they also remind me of being younger. My absolute favourites are "Alice in Wonderland" and Aladdin".

10. It took me 3 days to think of these.
Apparently I'm not a very interesting person. I always suspected it. I actually sat here, not knowing what to write. I apologise of you've fallen asleep. It was an accident, I swear.

So with no further (and boring) ado, I tag this along to: Camelgirl, Miss Moi and Michelle.
Cat xx

Words...

2009-10-14T23:21:00.006+11:00

Sometimes a thought occurs to me,

It isn't with me for long,

Not even long enough for me to fully comprehend it,

But it is always a happy thought,

Or a peaceful one, or a comforting one,

And for a while I feel lighter,

Life feels simpler,

The enormity of this thought engulfs me,

I can't quite grasp it,

It is a secret I almost discovered,

A part of the world I nearly understood,

And I am reminded of how much more there is,

It's lovely.

La bella Italia

2009-10-12T21:53:00.008+11:00

A fantasmanastic thing has happened. My parents have decided to let me do something far beyond anything I have ever done before. It will be not only fun, but challenging, exciting, completely different, culturally and educationally beneficial and many other things that I can't think of due to my excitement. Yeah, that's right: next year in September, I'm going on five month exchange to Italy! Oh. My. Gosh! Just eight days ago I started seriously considering it, and now my parents (who I've decided are s.a.i.n.t.s) have decided I can go! Not in January, which was one of the options, but this is so very awesome! I shall be partying in Pisa and raving in Rome. I shall be chatting it up in Italiano. Oh look, pretty Italy photos:

That's Showbiz

2009-10-11T18:10:00.002+11:00

My drama performances are on this Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Saturday night. For a piece that is only allowed to go for 8 minutes, it sure does take a lot of preparation. I have to be at the place where I rehearse:
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday (tech rehearsal),
and at the Banyule Theatre (what an attractive name (*cough*):
6:20 pm to 10:50 pm Thursday (dress rehearsal)
12:00 pm to 10:30 pm (ish) Friday (rehearsals and first performance)
12:00 pm to 11:00 pm (ish) Saturday (2nd two performances).
Oh dear me. All this for my 9 lines. Joy. My teacher also went and cut my kicking Tay in the balls. I'm half disappointed and half relieved.
Cat xx

Cassie's Therapy Video...Wow.

2009-10-08T18:30:00.016+11:00

The task: fill in 12 likes, 1 love and 8 hates like Cassie in her therapy video. Below, the bolded things are what you MUST include. Also, please link it back to me, and link it onto 3 other blogs you admire!
Good luck! Oh, by the way, you have to watch Cassie's therapy video to fully understand this post...or just love Skins!
To Lauren, because I know I can count on her to make me feel better and give me blogger tags.
To Miss Moi, because she always makes me smile and laugh.
To Joolz, her blog makes me feel happy and inspired.
And to Polly, because she's a truly amazing writer, even if she doesn't know it.
Abracadabra, Wow!
I like boys with nice jeans and girls with floral prints.
I like singing so loud with friends in the street that people stare.
I like hot chocolates on cold, rainy days.
I like making up dances and cheers.
I like hugs from friends that keep you safe.
I like finally understanding something that's been confusing me for ages.
I love it when someone compliments you on something you were worried about and they don't know how happy they've made you.
Today wasn't great, but it's lovely to be warm and comfortable at home.
In some ways, I love everything.
Its less, its less of a thing to like, its less distinct, its less particular
I like things that I like but I love everything
There’s more choice in like
Cos even the worst things have things you love in them
I don’t know what you mean about things I hate
I hate intolerance and ignorance.
I hate it when I let nasty people get me down.
I hate it when bad things happen to good people and they just don't need it.
I hate it when I laugh nervously and it's super awkward.
I hate being sick and knowing you can't eat even though you're starving.
I hate when my friends go away, but in a way, it's nice to talk to different people.
I hate when I've upset someone and I just have to wait until they forgive me and I know it's my fault.
I hate thinking of things I hate.
I hate this, wow. . .
Sorry.

But what if I miss?

2009-10-07T20:17:00.005+11:00

In a week and 2 days I have my end of year drama performance. We are not ready at all. Even though our performance can only be eight minutes (there are so many different classes that that's all the time we have), we've only just finished writing it and we have terrible set up on stage and don't know some of our lines. On dear. There's one part that I'm particularly worried about:
I have to kick Tay in the balls. Not really obviously, but I have to pretend. Even though I fought to be the one who does that, I'm really nervous about it. Today we tried it for the first time, and the first time I did it I missed, and actually got him...you know. I felt so bad. Apart from feeling so bad, it also took me a while to get the confidence to try again. I tried next on my teacher. Successfully! Hurrah! So then I tried with Tay again and did it properly! Beforehand though I was sooo nervous. And then Gavin (my teacher) said:
"Just try one more time Cat."
And so I did and Tay was like:
"Arrrgh!"
And I screamed. Actually screamed. And then:
"Just kidding!" said Tay.
Not. Funny. At. All.
So I actually did hit him. On the arm.
I think the worst thing though, is that if on the day I accidentally hurt him, I won't know until after the show for sure, because he'll be pretending to be hurt anyway. Oh dear, dear me.
Cat xx

Outfits I love, but could never pull off...

2009-10-04T19:16:00.007+11:00

I don't think I'll ever be able to wear jumpers/cardigans/shirts as dresses. When I just wear a short-ish dress, I spend the whole day/night pulling it down. This would be even more distracting. I think she looks really nice and comfortable. I would look awkward and uncomfortable.

This girl looks awesome. I love everything she's wearing. Especially the play suit. But seriously, comment if you're brave enough to wear something that short. You have my respect.

I really like the grungy type look, but it's easy to cross the line from cute to cat-burglar. I really love these tights and glasses, and the outfit contrasts perfectly with her hair. Fortunate, really. So yes, she pulls it off, I couldn't.

Great dress. I love the sleeves. Her shoes look lovely with the outfit. I'm not gutsy enough to wear white. I eat far too much chocolate for that.

Cat xx

Paper Heart

2009-10-01T22:29:00.006+10:00

Happy October everyone! The year is flying by so fast that I hardly find time to enjoy it. The holiday's have been a nice way to start appreciating the little things in life. You know, like being in lazy. You can't beat that.

I went to see "Paper Heart" today and absolutely loved it. If you haven't heard of it, it's a fake documentary starring Charlyne Yi and Michael Cera. Charlyne starts making the doco because she doesn't believe in love. she sets out to gather as many perspectives on love as she can. On her travels she meets Michael Cera. Michael and Charlyne start to get to know each other, and although at first Charlyne doesn't warm to him, she quickly changes her mind. Their relationship develops, but is difficult due to the fact that they can't spend any time without the cameras around. Also, there's the fact that Charlyne doesn't believe in love.

It's so strange watching fake documentaries. I always fall for it, and by the end I could swear it's all real. I'm a doco sucker. The acting was really good, and Michael Cera is the most adorable boy I have ever seen. I think the best performance came from Jake M. Johnson, who played the part of Nicholas Jasenovec, the director. His interest in Charlyne and Michael's relationship is hilarious. I came out of the cinema saying a big, loud "Awwwwwww", and with a huge smile on my face. The only cinema showing it in my area is the Nova, on Lygon St., but if you can find a cinema to see it in, I highly recommend it. Off you go.

Cat xx

Road Trip

2009-09-30T14:44:00.007+10:00

I've been rather stuck for things to write about for a while now. Maybe it's the holidays, but I've found myself devoid of original thought. That's what the holidays always seem to do. Before hand I think to myself "This is great, I'll be able to write more blogs and such.". But really, the mental stimulation of school is what enables me to think of interesting blog topics. Well, it appears so, anyhow. All I can think to post about is what I've been doing, and I don't think you'd find that particularly interesting. I've decided that in a few years time (when I'm 17 ish), I'm going to go on a road trip. Don't you think that would be seriously awesome? I don't even really like the idea of driving. I don't want my own car. But I'll get my license all the same and then hire a car with a friend (Joel, hopefully. It was him that I planned it with) and travel around Australia.

There's a movie called "Elizabethtown" starring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst. Maybe you've seen it. Anyway, it was on tv one night. I wasn't really paying all that much attention to it, to be honest. However, near the end, it got interesting. Kisten Dunst's character tells Orlando Bloom's character to go on a road trip. She makes him a massive scrap book thing and he doesn't open it 'till he's on the road. When he looks at it, it's filled with maps, ideas of obscure things to go and see and mix CD's that he has to listen to at particular points of his journey. That was when the idea of a road trip first appealed to me. How fun would it be to plan out your trip, music and all, and then just travel around for ages? To bring just the most basic things, spend most of your time in your PJs and eat pre-packaged food? To be independant, seeing places you've never seen before?

Photos found at Weheartit and Flickr.

Cat xx

Music sounds good...

2009-09-27T22:48:00.004+10:00

So it's late on a Sunday night, you're absolutely tuckered out from having guests over for dinner and from the first week of the jolidays in general. You haven't gotten to bed before 11:00 for weeks, and you've been having trouble sleeping. However, you love your readers, and would hate to leave them yet another day without any kind of post. It's been almost a week since you last posted, and that wasn't a real post even. Basically, you fail. So here you sit now, writing (well, typing) about it all. What do you do know? Post a playlist, of course! In light of how awfully sleepy I am, this is a playlist of songs that I find soothing:
Good Morning, Heartache by Billie Holiday
Caroline, No by The Beach Boys
If You See Her, Say Hello by Bob Dylan
Misere by The Cat Empire
Blackbird by Evan Rachel Wood (originally by The Beatles)
Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie by Joanna Newsom
Don't by Elvis Presely
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot by She and Him (very old, traditional song)
A Song For You by Sleep Decade
Little Red by Kate Nash
I feel bad because I always tend to prefer the "Across The Universe" versions of The Beatles songs more than theirs. I would just like to say that I do like The Beatles own versions as well.
Cat xx

Plastic Knife...

2009-09-22T19:42:00.004+10:00

"I lay my filthy blanket down on the pavement and spread out my wares for the world to see.

I hand-wrote a sign on the grime encrusted cardboard of a box I found in the gutter.

The sign said, 'Will cure a broken heart'"

It's just like that time in "Gilmore Girls"!

2009-09-22T10:49:00.005+10:00

I have a confession to make: I have an unhealthy addiction to "Gilmore Girls". You may not already know this because I try to keep my blog interesting and that doesn't involve my going on about something you probably don't care about. If I was letting myself really write whatever came to me, there would be at least three quotes a post. this post however, is dedicated to my addiction.
Every day I quote "Gilmore Girls" multiple times. When I'm around close friends it's usually ok. They laugh (at me not with me), shake their heads, possibly hit me and we all move on. When I'm in less familiar company however, things are different. The problem with my quotes are that usually they are not particularly witty or even that closely related to the conversation. I am just reminded of a certain moment and never think that maybe no one else cares. So whoever I'm talking to says something and I say:
"Ahahaha, it's like that time in "Gilmore Girls" when..." and I quote it.
Everyone politely listens under the impression that there will be some sort of punch line. I stop talking and everyone stares at me in awkward silence, and I am forced to say something like:
"Yeah...It's not actually that funny I just thought of it then."
This of course doesn't explain much to someone who doesn't know me well, but we move on. These people will now forever think of me as 'The weird "Gilmore Girls" freak'. Delightful.
In case you thought from what I first said about my close friends, that they don't really mind my quoting, let me assure you, you're wrong. I have at least three friends who have never seen an episode of "Gilmore Girls" but nevertheless know all the characters, who dates who and many of the central plot lines. This information is not welcome to them. At all. My quotes have been met by screams of anguish and wails of "Why me?" by my closest friends, who have to put up with them the most. You may be wondering why I don't just stop quoting. But I don't think I can. It's a serious condition I have; let's call it "Gilmoregirlsquotatitus", and there is no cure. Well, that's my excuse.
Cat xx

Catch my disease...

2009-09-20T09:37:00.005+10:00

Summer is on it's way and I have the same condition that I get every year: season envy. You know exactly what I'm talking about. Otherwise known as nevereversatisfied disease, but more specific, those with season envy can never enjoy the weather. They want more. Each year in summer, I sit in my light clothing in front of a fan complaining about how much I hate it and how I wish it was winter. "In winter," I say, in my try-hard smart voice, "you can escape the cold. All you need is a jumper or a blanket. Summer is inescapable. If you have clothes on you're hot and if you take them off you're hot and burnt." This is true, but when winter comes around, I'm singing a different tune. I miss summer, I tell everyone. I miss swimming, cold drinks, watermelon and dresses. I miss the pool, the beach. My friends glare at me, irritated with my impossible to please nature.

You might think that spring and autumn are perfect for me. Well, you are sorely mistaken. Sure, during summer and winter I say that I like autumn and spring. A perfect balance, not too cold or hot. But during spring my hay fever starts up, and autumn is dull. These are my complaints at the time anyway. The problem with season envy is that there is no real cure. I will forever be unsatisfied with the weather. It's a curse really. Cue sob story music.

Cat xx

Jenny Kiss'd Me

2009-09-19T22:23:00.004+10:00

Jenny kiss'd me when we met,
Jumping from the chair she sat in,
Time, you thief, who love to get,
Sweets into your list, put that in,

Say I'm weary, say I'm sad,
Say that health and wealth have missed me,
Say I'm growing old, but add,
Jenny kiss'd me

I had to recite a poem in English and I thought this was very sweet indeed. So sweet that I thought I'd post it here. Hope you like it.
Cat xx

Flickr is a wonderful place...

2009-09-13T20:58:00.005+10:00

Brandon Christopher Warren

i.Anton

Pretty. Indeed.
Cat xx

COLLINGWOOD

2009-09-13T08:22:00.006+10:00

The Adelaide/Collingwood game was awesome. It was one of the best games I've ever been to, possibly the best. We (my dad and I, and basically the whole Collingwood crowd) were feeling pretty dismal at half time, but then in the third quarter, wham! 6 goals to none. We're awesome! The third quarter led to an extremely stressful fourth however. In the last 3 minutes or so Adelaide got ahead by 1 point and we couldn't tell when the game was ending exactly, but then, in the last minute, we got a free kick and the winning goal. I was bunching my scarf in stress for the last few seconds but then the siren went and dear lord the cheering was loud. I find going to the AFL such an "Aussie" experience, in a stereotypical way. It's cool. Fair dinkum mate.
Cat xx

These are a few of my favourite things...

2009-09-09T16:32:00.007+10:00

Today has been absolutely wonderful. Due to parent/teacher interviews, school finished at 12:25 (rather than 3:05), meaning I could go out for lunch with friends and hang around Lygon St. Joolz and I went to "Poached" (my favourite cafe. Delicious coffee. Tasty toasties. 'Nuff said). While we were there Tara and Lily turned up, so we all had lunch together. Yum.
After lunch we walked down to a nearby op shop and looked around for an hour, talking to the owner and trying things on. If your an op shop nut like me, you'll understand how divine it was. In the end I found four things I wanted to buy, but I didn't have any money on me. Two pairs of shoes, a bag and a pair of sunnies.
Meanwhile mum was at school talking to my teachers. In fact, I realised she'd be just about finishing. So I called her and asked about one of the pairs of shoes and if she could come any buy them. This is the practical pair (the others are white heels) so I was fairly sure Mum would say yes. I always need new shoes. About 10 minutes later Mum turned up and I showed her all four things in the minuscule speck of hope that she'd let me get them. SHE SAID YES!!! She ended up paying for both pairs of shoes completely and I only have to pay for half of the bag and sunnies, which I don't even need! I know this is a bit of a "dear diary" post, but I'm on such a spending high at the moment, it's fab.
I really like vintage stuff. All of these things have rocketed up onto my favourite possessions list. What's you're favourite possession?
Cat xx

Things I would do if I ruled the world:

2009-09-08T21:47:00.004+10:00

1- Legalise gay marriage.
The fact that gay marriage isn't legal yet is wrong on so many different levels. I'm not saying that everyone should believe in gay marriage. It's completely fine that some people believe marriage should be between a man and woman, but there's no need for those people to rob others of their rights. You don;t need to be gay to see that the fact that gay marriage is illegal is wrong. I'm not gay and I can.

2- Give every high school student a laptop computer.
Just like Kevin Rudd said he would but didn't. Hmph.

3- Make National left-handers day a public holiday.
That one's for all my lefty friends. It's also a little bit because I love public holidays. Well, that's half of it actually... Fine, three quaters. And yes, there is a national left handers day. Awesome.

4- Rid the country of homelessness.
Easy peasy, oui? Ok, perhaps not, but I would stop turning a blind eye and take some real steps towards a solution. The upper middle class is far too fond of superiority.

5- Give out free cup cakes to everyone.
It's about time.

Cat xx

Things that I'm loving at the moment:

2009-09-06T22:32:00.008+10:00

Excersise:
Over the past three days I have gone on two jogs around the block. You prbably think that's a ridiculous blip of a thing and not even worth pointing out, but for me it is alot and very impressive. I also play netball twice a week and walk for about half an hour a day to and from the tram. Ok, so that's a bit pathetic by normal standards, but I'm taking baby steps. It's not the actual excersise I enjoy, but the feeling that I'm doing something good for my body.

Lemon Sorbet:
As you may know, each issue of Frankie includes a recipe. This issue it was for lemon sorbet. I am an awful cook, but this looked simple so I decided to make it, and it was delicious. Yes, it is yet another reason for everyone to scurry off to the news agency and buy the latest issue!

Poached:
My absolute favourite cafe. It has tres delicious coffee and juices, and very yummy toasted sandwiches. If you're near enough you should definitely head down to it. It's near the corner of Lygon Street and Glen Lyon Road in Carlton, Melbourne.

Bubble Struggle 2: Rebubbled:
Since getting Facebook I've become head over heels addicted to this game. You play a devil man and you have to shoot the bouncing bubbles. My sister plays it as well and she's a good twenty levels ahead of me. I must beat her!

Cat xx

Check it out...

2009-09-06T21:38:00.007+10:00

Two of my lovely friends (Loz and Bee) and I have started a joint blog. It's quite different to this one, but I think you'll like it nonetheless: Purple Big Brains. I've learnt that one blog is never enough. I crave more and now I have it. Everything has worked out rather nicely, don't you agree?

I found this so hilarious when I found it. I'm a little bit lame.

Cat xx

P.S If you scroll over th bit up there that says purple big brains it is a link. I don't know why it's black. Grr

Disney...

2009-09-05T12:20:00.009+10:00

Dear Readers,

I am very, very sorry. The blogs I've started lately have been shoddy and I haven't been posting. I even posted one and then deleted it. Shame on me. However I now find myself inspired by one of the coolest people who has ever lived: Walt Disney. I've been buying old Disney videos this year because old videos are being sold for just a couple of dollars. I don't know about you, but I actually find Cinderella and Snow White (as characters, not movies) extremely irritating. They're too girly and passive. Here are a few of my favourite Disney Films:

Aladdin:
Aladdin is my absolute favourite Disney film and my equal favourite film of all time. Robin Williams is awesome as the genie, Jasmine is one of the Princesses with an actual personality and I love Aladdin. He's super sweet. I also think that the story line has merit beyond the love stuff. I love the characters. All of them. My favourites are Aladdin(of course), Abu, the genie and the Emperor. "One Jump" and "Friend Like Me" are two of the best songs ever written.

Hercules:

Once again, I love Meg because she's not just a damsel in distress. I know sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but she makes it work. I find Roman and Greek mythology and gods really interesting so the fact that its based around them is great. Also once again, the plot is interesting. Hades is the best villain ever. I love the goddesses who tell the story and the music is lovely. Pegasus is adorable.

Beauty and The Beast:

This story is just reaallly sweet. The idea that Belle and The Beast fall in love is, well, refreshing really. Belle's nerdiness is endearing and it's interesting how there isn't really anyone evil in it. Obviously Gaston is the villain, but he's not evil, just a wanker. I do have one problem with it though: Why doesn't "The Beast", as he is so kindly known, have a name? But yes, other than that it is absolutely wonderful.

Cat xx

This Charming Girl...

2009-08-30T16:54:00.009+10:00

I got this new dress today. I love it! Only $25.00. Bargain. I look a bit odd in this picture but I love the dress so much it doesn't matter to me in the slightest!

Ooh lala, some lovely finds on thischarminggirl. I love jewellery. Sorry that I've been posting these fashion, picture type posts, there are two reasons really. A) I keep finding cute things that I think you should all see and (this is the real reason), B) I can't think of anything to write about. I'll post something writey soon, promise. Anyway, once again: thischarminggirl. Head on down.
Cat xx

Pretty clothes...

2009-08-29T17:29:00.013+10:00

(This is the one I really loved)

I don't usually post fashion type things, but I was on the Sportsgirl website and I found an outfit that I thought was absolutely lovely, so much so that I just had to show you. After deciding that I went through and found a few more. You may notice I absolutely love vests, waist-coats, jackets, cardigans and basically anything that you can put over a top.

Cat xx

Apologies, "Frankie"...

2009-08-27T17:47:00.008+10:00

I'm really sorry I haven't posted for ages. Lately I've just not known what to say. I've also been focusing on the story I'm writing and trying desperately to think of something to write about for my Herald Sun work experience entry. I'm not a very news-ish person, but I guess I should become one. Bottom line though, is that there's no excuse. I am a poor blogger of late. My apologies.

The latest issue of "Frankie" arrived in my mail on Monday. I think it actually comes out either yesterday or today. It's a lovely issue. I haven't read it all yet; I like to draw out the experience for as long as possible, although at the same time I want to read it all at once. Its always tricky when you love something that much. The highlights so far for me have been:

An article/interview on Zooey Deschanel about her new movie "500 Days of Summer". This was great because I love Zooey Deschanel, I love her music duo with M. Ward, She and Him and I am extremely excited for her new film, "(500) Days of Summer". Extremely.

The bathers on pages 70 and 71, "pretty as a picture". Seeing bathers in magazines never fails to get me all excited and tingly for summer. The bathers in "Frankie" are sometimes vintage, often colourful and always pretty. Sadly they also tend to be exxy. My favourite was the hotel bondi blue wrens one-piece. They're $219. Lovely.
"I can't believe it's not meat!", a group of reviews on meat substitute products by Benjamin Law. Just as everything he writes, they're are funny and besides, I'm a sucker for reviews. There's something great about being told what to buy. Benjamin Law is one of my favourite writers in "Frankie", so this was just my thing.
"The Break Up". A group of ex-couples look back on their relationships. I found these stories really sweet, although the breaking up thing was sad. I actually got nostalgic reading them. I have a severe case of empathy. One of the ex-couples were two men, which is great. It's nice when a magazine doesn't just represent the mainstream.
If you want to know more, you'll just have to go out and get the real thing, which I highly recommend!
Cat xx

OMG, like, speak IM?

2009-08-19T14:08:00.005+10:00

I don't like to use too strong a word, but I hate msn speak. Hate. It just annoys me that people feel the need to say something like "lol" whenever I say anything. Tell me the truth! You're not laughing out loud, I'm not that funny! I don't want or need your fake pity laughter. It annoys me even more when people say it just 'cause. I mean this:
Cat says: I just find it so annoying when I can't find my favourite top, you know?
Friend says: Yeah, totally. lol
What do you mean lol?? How did my loss of clothing inspire your laughter? You just can't come up with an intelligent remark, is that it? Yeah, I'm onto you.
And what about "ily"? You love me, huh? Enough to actually type out three measely words? Not that much, eh? Yeah, that's what I thought. Gosh.
Lastly, what is with people who use msn speak in real life? I have news for you, buddy. YOU AREN'T LAUGHING OUT LOUD, I CAN SEE YOU!!! Sorry to be all angry like but seriously, learn english.
Cat xx

Favourites...

2009-08-18T16:10:00.005+10:00

Songs I love at the moment and in no particular order:

Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts by Bob Dylan
Rita May by Bob Dylan
Days Like These by The Cat Empire
Coin Laundry by Lisa Mitchell
Nothing by The Cat Empire
Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley
They Weren't There by Missy Higgins

Wow, I haven't been listening to even nearly enough music of late...
Cat xx

Racism is everywhere...

2009-08-17T15:11:00.004+10:00

Here's an odd little find for you. My friend told me to type "i am" into Google search and see what came up (before you actually search). Anyway I did this, but typed in one letter further accidentally and typed in "i am e". 10 results come up underneath as most searched. Four of them were:
I am extremely terrified of Chinese people
I am extremely scared of Chinese people
I am extremely afraid of Chinese people
I am extremely terrified of Chinese.
The last on the list was:
I am evil homer.
What does this say about the acceptance of our society? And what does this say about the TV viewing of our society?
Cat xx

Writers Block. Shudder.

2009-08-17T14:21:00.007+10:00

I finally got my new header to work! It's very exciting for me. It's a bit blurry (tiny bit) but I'm such an "Alice in Wonderland" nut that I don't mind. Sorry my posts have been so irregular lately, I've got a case of writer's block! If you like writing/ are a writer and you just read that, chances are your whole body seized up in fear, because writer's block is a terrible, terrible thing. Don't worry though, I am determined to fight off this illness and I'll be back with some interesting posts soon. Sorry for this crappy one.
Cat xx

3 hilarious mag fails...

2009-08-13T22:02:00.006+10:00

Usually I enjoy reading trashy teen mags (namely Girlfriend and Dolly) in a passive, embarrased sort of way. But every so often I'll come across something written in one that's so ludicrously stupid that I never want to read another. Here are three examples of dumb things I've seen in Girlfriend and Dolly (not word for word):

1) In a movie review late 2008, a movie was called something like: Possibly the most epic comic-based movie since the Dark Knight.
So what you're saying is that between mid 08 and late 08, out of every single movie made that was based on a comic, this was the best? How impressive.

2) In an article about great women before feminism became a popular thing, one of the women was (unsurprisingly) Jane Austen. In the small description of her and why she was great it said something to this effect: Not only did Jane Austen write the original Rom-Com (Pride and Prejudice), it has been said that it was Mr. Darcy who inspired Edward Cullen from "Twilight". 'Nuff Said.
I'm sorry, but that is just outrageous! As if Jane Austen being a great woman has even a speck to do with "Twilight"! Are you saying that until Edward Cullen strode onto the scene, Jane Austen was, you know, OK? Edward Cullen is completely irrelevant to Jane Austen.

3) In the recent issue based around having a positive body image, there was an article presented as a list of reasons you shouldn't worry about what size of clothing you are. I'm all for positive body image, don't get me wrong. However one of the reasons was: It's. Just. A. Number.
As though you just randomly pick a number out of a hat and that what size you are. Wrong! That number is representative of what size your body is. So no. It's. More. Than. Just. A. Number. Don't. Deny. It.
Cat xx

Poor back slash...

2009-08-09T13:00:00.005+10:00

Lately I have been getting quite into a few video blogs on YouTube. This is a side effect of having no life- i just sit at home in front of the computer and its blog, vlog, blog, vlog over and over again. Anyway, they are quite funny, so I thought I'd show you some, which you can watch in your spare time (rather than always, like me).

1) GoCheeksGo
Ahh the narcissistic gay boy. So annoying and yet so compelling. It was this video about Miss California's comments on gay marriage that introduced me to him. It's not that I agree with his views- I'm not really sure where I stand on that. I mean, i believe in gay marriage, but it's her opinion.- but this video is highly hilarious.

2) Shanaynay
You've probably already heard of Shanaynay- ie. Shane Dawson dressed as a woman- but I thought in case you hadn't I'd put this here. My favourite Shanaynay vid is 911. Seriously, I'm already laughing in anticipation. I have an extremely immature sense of humour.

3)The Community Channel
This is my favourite. A young Sydney woman just kind of talks about whatever happens to be on her mind at the time, and she makes these example scenes in which she acts every part. Hilarity ensues. A while ago, Frangipani Princess posted one of her vids (The "We Just Touched Awkwardly" song) and I wasn't that impressed. But after watching more of her videos, I've fallen in vlog love. This is my favourite:

This week...

2009-08-07T18:41:00.006+10:00

I thought I'd give my lovely readers a little peak into what my week has been like:
The Good:
I was walking to my music lesson on Tuesday and it was absolutely beautiful. It was raining quite a bit but I had my favourite, bright orange umbrella so I could observe the rain without getting soaked. In front of me the sky was covered by dark grey clouds, but behind me the sun was out and light was shining onto the grey clouds in this really whimsical way. All the colours of the trees were sharpened and where the sun was hitting them, I could see particular areas had blankets of rain coming down. Lovely.
In film we watched "Strictly Ballroom" and I thought it was very well made. For those of you that don't know, it's about ballroom dancers (shock), and one particular boy, about eighteen, who has the chance to be a star. However he wants to try out hiss own moves, which is seriously frowned upon and he is told not to by the competition organisers, his teacher, his mother and his dance partner. Enter a dorky but sweet girl who nobody thinks much of and has only been dancing two years (the boy has been dancing for more like 12), who is just the person to show him how great he can be. Love story and dancing ensues.
My algebra test was today. Before you deafen me with your screams of protest at a maths test being listed under "The Good", I'll explain why I think it is completely deserving of a place on this list, for a few reasons. I find algebra very soothing. it's just patterns and rules which you can follow over and over again, being satisfied when you get the result. Also, it's always nice to finish a maths unit and know that you can start afresh next lesson and not have to think about algebra for a while. Lastly, and I must admit, most importantly, is that I'm quite confident that my result is over ninety (I validated all of my answers. Checked, that is). So, nothing but grins!

The Bad:
My humanities map assignment was due today and I basically hadn't started it until the double we were given. Because drawing is far from being something I have even the slightest shred of talent for, when I get an assignment that largely includes it, I tend to freak out, procrastinate and hand in something well below the expected standard. This is not, as you might imagine, because I don't care about school. Quite the opposite. Bad school marks are one of the things that just freak me out. That's why when I think I'm going to fail because I can't draw, I push the assignment way back into a tiny corner on my mind. Not. Very. Smart.

The Ugly:
In a particularly gruesome part of "Walkabout", (a film about two white children deserted in the Australian outback meeting up with, and basically being saved by a young aboriginal man) I had to watch a lot of cows being shot and one particular cow being gutted. Blood and insides everywhere. Ew. That being said, "Walkabout" was amazing.
Cat xx

50th post!!!

2009-08-06T21:51:00.005+10:00

Which is worse? Being afraid to be different to others and forcing yourself to listen to popular music you don't like and wearing fashionable clothes you don't like, or being afraid to fit in and when you occasionally do like a "mainstream" band or item of clothing, not listening to it or wearing it?
I was talking to a friend the other day and she was talking about how she really needed a headband (I can't remember why).
"I've looked everywhere!" she exclaimed.
At this point another girl suggested SUPRE, to which my friend said "No way, I hate SUPRE".
I thought this was odd and I asked her why she wouldn't go to SUPRE. Turns out it was just a pride issue. Even if SUPRE is the only place she can get what she needs, she won't go in.
I think this sort of thing is even worse then refusing to be different, because it's just so damn pretentious. I have to admit, I think it's something that I sometimes do, subconsciously. I think everyone needs to take a breath and get over themselves.
Cat xx

Lisa Mitchell is lovely...

2009-08-04T17:41:00.002+10:00

A survey to listen to...

2009-07-27T19:15:00.005+10:00

Try this lovely survey. It's a good boredom buster, but a great boredom causer. Using only song names from one artist, cleverly answer these questions. Pass it on to 15 people you like and include me. You can't use the band I used. Try not to repeat a song title. It's a lot harder than you think!

Pick Your Artist: The Cat Empire
Are you a male or female: Voodoo Cowboy
Describe yourself: How To Explain
How do you feel: Sly
Describe where you currently live: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
If you could go anywhere, where would you go: In My Pocket
Your best friend is: Down at the 303
You and your best friends are: Fishies
What's the weather like: Panama
If your life was a TV show, what would it be called: Days Like These
What is life to you: The Night That Never End
Your last relationship was: Nothing
Your fear: No Mountain
What is the best advice you have to give:Know Your Name
How I would like to die: Motion
My soul's present condition: Party Started
My motto: Wont Be Afraid

Cat xx

Let me take you down...

2009-07-26T12:23:00.008+10:00

Last night I watched "Across the Universe" for the seventh or eighth time, and my intense love for it is not wearing off even one tiny bit. If you've never heard of it, "Across the Universe" is a movie musical about a bunch of young people in America during the Vietnam War. It's set to the music of The Beatles, so the word "awesome" comes to mind just writing about it.
A simple version of the plot would be that a group of young boys and girls in America get sucked in to and changed by the war and the revolution surrounding it. Lucy and Jude are the main characters really, closely followed by Max. As you can probably guess, there's also a love story between them(SHOCK). If you don't really like The Beatles I definitely think you can still enjoy it. The versions in the movie are extremely different to those by The Beatles, and the film has much more to offer than just the songs (though obviously they play a big part.
The acting in the film is also realllly good. The main characters are played by Evan Rachel Wood(Lucy), Jim Sturgess(Jude) and Joe Anderson(Max). Before the movie I'd only heard of Evan Rachel Wood (she was the lead in "Thirteen", another very good film), but they all do an incredibly good job. The boys are not at all bad looking either.
I won't give any of the details of the plot away. I will say that anyone of any age, either gender and with any interests should get up right now and go and buy/rent "Across the Universe". Why are you reading this? You should be getting up. GOGOGO!!!
Cat xx

The best day of 2009 is here...

2009-07-15T21:02:00.008+10:00

Yes, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" was released in Australia today. Sadly, there are four whole days between when it comes out and when I get to see it and I doubt I'll be able to relax until I have. Those I know that have seen it seem to have enjoyed it. They had the same complaint that comes out each movie: they cut that out/ changed this. But I just thought, while reading a Miss Moi blog, that the Australian release of Harry Potter was the perfect occasion for a list. Here we go...
Reasons I Love Harry Potter"

Number One: It appeals to a large audience. Not just age wise, but gender wise and just personality wise in general. This means that I will be able to read and re-read, watch and re-watch the books and movies...forever.
Number Two: It's a great conversation piece. Awkward silence? Easily peasily fixed. Just bring up Harry Potter. Everyone has something to say: they love it, they hate it, they think it's overrated and wont dignify it by reading it. Whatever a persons view, there will always be some kind of conversation to be had, whether it be a squeal fest about how much you both love it or a debate.
Number Three: It created its own universe of magic and fantasy. I mean, until my twelfth birthday I was hoping that maybe, just maybe, Hogwarts existed, and maybe I would be accepted. I've also had the occasional Voldemort nightmare. Its just a completely new and beautiful world.
Number Four: The characters are loverly. I mean, Harry Potter himself annoys me a bit, but Ron, Hermione, Tonks, Luna, Ginny, Fred and George, Lupin, Sirius Black, Dumbledore and my lord the list goes on; these are people we(hardcore fans) have come to love. The boys are gentleman(I'm excluding Malfoy from this), and the girls have actual personalities.
Number Five: As an aspiring author, JK Rowling rise to fame and wealth has really given me hope. It's one of those inspiration things that I hold onto when I feel absolutely hopeless. If she can do it, so can I. That was not meant as an insult to JK, by the way.
Cat xx

Jane Austen, you crafty lady...

2009-07-13T16:22:00.004+10:00

I've decided that I'm going to make myself a promise. For a long time I've been trying to make my way through "Pride and Prejudice". I find it difficult because the language confuses me quite a bit and it stops the flow of the story. As with so many other things though, I am determined. I find the most effective way of making myself do something is to have a specific goal. Generally when I set a goal I become quite stubborn about it. So, I Cat promise that by the end of the year I will not only have finished "Pride and Prejudice", but I'll also have read Northanger Abbey" and "Mansfield Park".

Maybe that doesn't sound too hard, but factoring in the time I'll need to read another book in between each and homework plus extracurricular commitments, I think that's all I can handle. Set a goal for yourself today. It's exciting, really.

Cat xx

Harry Potter...

2009-07-12T18:53:00.005+10:00

Yesterday I attended a "Harry Potter" marathon at the Nova, and I have to say it was one of the greatest things I've done in ages. It ran from 9am to 11:20pm, however I had to leave at 5:05, after the third (a shame, but it was still a serious undertaking). I kind of assumed that by the end of the third I would be pretty much over it, but I absolutely wasn't. In fact I think I could have happily watched all five. It was really nice to be able to see the older movies that I haven't sat down to watch in ages.
Previously, I'd thought that the first two movies were pretty, well...bad. I feel shameful even saying it. Watching them again I see what a fool I was ever to doubt any film. It was awful of me. I'd say that out of the three I watched, my favourite was "Chamber of Secrets" (I'm a sucker for a flying car), but the third is a pretty close second. Not to say I didn't like the first. It's great too. And yes, the more recent ones have a few advantages over the earlier ones, but there's a certain charm that they are lacking. At this point I warn anyone who likes the Harry Potter movies but hasn't read the books to stop reading. Spoilers are ahead. I would also like to tell those people that they should read the books ASAP.
Having said that, I am SO excited for the release of "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince". It is after all the movie which brings together Harry and Ginny (Oh. My. God), as well as Ron and Lavender, which is an important step in Ron and Hermione's iconic relationship. The sixth book is also the book in which Dumbledore dies (I have tears in my eyes just typing it), so I know that even if it is bad, the next movie will be full of events. I. Can't. Wait.
Cat xx
PS- By the way, I'm a Harry Potter fan. Just a tad.
PPS- I would like to say that although I made little reference to them here, I really love the books. More than the movies.

I know of meaning, but what does that mean?

2009-07-09T19:32:00.006+10:00

People so often talk about the meaning of life. This amazing secret that sums up our entire existence, but that we don't understand. Personally, I never understood that kind of thing. It feels natural to me that there is no meaning of life. It's not just my atheism that forms this view , although that probably plays a part. It's just that I think that if there was a meaning of life, ironically enough, that would take the meaning out of life. What if we found out our life had a single meaning? So many things would then seem trivial, things that we previously loved. I like to think that I have complete control over my life and that I choose the meaning. That in itself is mind blowing.
Cat xx

Beaches in winter...

2009-07-08T18:12:00.006+10:00

I realise this is incredibly belated, but I'm so glad the holidays are here at last! The reason I've been absent for the past week or so is that I've been in Queensland! It was awesome. I never realised winter could be so warm. It was actually in the 20 degrees all the time. When I got back home to Melbourne I spent the next hour shivering!
I'd have to say that the highlight of the trip was Australia Zoo (because "Dreams come true at Australia Zoo!"). I saw a crocodile feeding presented by the Irwin family. It was actually really scary, I was close to standing up and screaming "I DON"T WANT TO BE ONE OF THE WITNESSES OF TERRI IRWIN'S DEATH". Luckily I controlled myself and even better: everyone was fine. I also got one of those snake photos with the snake around my neck with my auntie and sister. It was awesome.
Cat xx
P.S- You know what else is awesome? The word awesome. Awesome...

Happy thirtieth issue "Frankie"!

2009-06-25T17:24:00.008+10:00

Considering I got this issue in the mail on Monday, I probably should have posted this already, but I haven't and so here I am to tell you all a little something about "Frankie" Issue 30.
The first thing I always check in "Frankie" is the art poster. The artist this issue was Ghost Patrol and the poster was a picture of a "little guy and his mystical creature sharing a milkshake". There's a red pattern behind the two of them, giving an otherwise simple picture some colour. In my opinion, it's one of the nicest posters they've had in a while.
Next I perusal over to "Frank Bits". Some of the highlights this issue included: Angus Stone, Mark Everett of The Eels, Jenny Wilson, some lovely badges and possibly the cutest scarf I have ever seen from Victoria n' Bird. But I'd have to say the real gem in these pages this time were an adorable pair of handmade shoes made from vintage materials by "Dames and Divas. Sigh.
The Photographer Alex Prager was featured and her pictures are serene to the point of unease and also awesome. There's something incredibly eerie about staged shots. "Music Talks" featured PJ Harvey and Peaches, neither of whom I know very well, but I've been meaning to give PJ Harvey a listen for a while now- clearly this was a sign. "Creative People" were "Creatives Outside the City Limits". Gabrielle Miller's shop "The Gigi Bazaar" really caught my eye- definitely worth a read.
The fashion this issue was very pretty but bothered me in the way magazine "winter" fashion always does: they all seem to think that slapping a pair of tights on under a dress makes it a winter outfit. Tights are not that warm.
My favourite articles this issue are "apologetics" by Jana Roose an ex-bully who's ever so sorry and "wasted words" in which Marieke Hardy gets her feminist on and asks why "the great literary drunks are all men".
But the happiest surprise I came upon this issue (except for possibly that adorable scarf) was "Homebodies". Already one of my absolute favourite sections, this issue it featured none other than the ab fab, ever so brill Sarah Blasko!
That's only a tiny fraction of what this issue holds. It's one of the best issues I've read (my favourites were 19 and 29 but this is coming in 3rd or 4th), and you should definitely get your hands on it before it gets cold....not that "Frankie" ever does.
Cat xx

I'm hounored, really I am...

2009-06-24T11:26:00.005+10:00

It seems incredibly wrong that I'm being robbed of my education. Here at my school we have duty students. Today I'm on role which means that all day instead of being in class I have to go around to all the year nine and ten classes and take attendance. For me, this is awesome. I don't have to go to class and I still get most of each period off. Also, because all year tens are at work experience the job gets done in minutes and for the rest of the time I just read. So it's good for me. But what about the student who has a science test the next day and needs to revise? Or the one who ends up with a pile of homework that could rival Mt. Everest? There is some flexibility: you can swap days etc, but only so much can be done. In fact I think this means I'm going to fall behind in maths. I could swap...nah.
Cat xx

The beach smells strange these days...

2009-06-23T21:47:00.003+10:00

I was in Healthy Lifestyles For Girls a while ago (a lovely class in every way *cough*) and I was talking to one of my friends and she smelled like the beach. I told her this, quite confused at the fact and it was as I was speaking that I realized: she was wearing sunscreen! It's that subconscious, that kind of association and I know its not just me because I've seen others make the same mistake and I must admit, I've wondered what was wrong with them, but nothing is. It's fascinating. People are so used to smelling sunscreen at the beach that anytime they smell it they wonder "Why does it smell like the beach?". I actually find it really nice, sort of bringing summer with me everywhere. I should really try wearing sunscreen! Apparently it's good for you in some way as well!!
Cat xx

Dum dum dee dum...

2009-06-22T18:03:00.006+10:00

My absolutely favourite songs at this particular point in time...

1- Fun Fun Fun by The Beach Boys
2- The Good Old Days by Eels
3- Lonely Moon by The Cat Empire
4- Not Fair by Lily Allen
5- I Like You Better When You're Not Around by Kate Miller-Heidke
6- Father and Son by Cat Stevens
7- Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley
8- Trampoline by The Grates
9- Little Red by Kate Nash
10- Jackie Cooper by Little Red
11- Sausos and Tinnies by The Little Stevies
12- Homeward Bound by Simon and Garfunkle
13- Lazy Sunday by The Small Faces
14- Moondance by Van Morrison
15- Baba O'Riley by The Who
Cat xx
PS- This list follows no particular order.

The fact is, lip gloss should taste good...

2009-06-19T17:02:00.008+10:00

I find it confusing and upsetting when non-living things deceive me without trying, and non-living things tend not to try. It makes me feel stupid. So when things smell delicious but taste disgusting it's very disgruntling. And what do I do when I am disgruntled by something? I post a blog list about it of course! So here are a few things that smell delicious, but which I have learned the hard way, taste disgusting...
1. Cocoa- Ahh it smells so chocolaty and good and every time i take it out of my cupboard to make something the scent wafts so temptingly up to my nose I so want to taste some, give in to the draw, but on the occasions that I do, I end up spitting it into the sink. It's cruel really. How can something that smells so sweet taste so incredibly bitter???
2. Flowers- Now before you screw up your face in disgust and yell "She eats flowers??", note that I learnt how disgusting they taste at a very young age. But still it's ever so sad that the taste has never and will never live up to the heavenly scent! I swear, it just makes no sense. Humph!
3. Lip gloss- this is possibly the worst, the most ridiculous of this category. You have to wear it on your lips right? And it smells sweet, succulent and delicious, right? Ok so maybe I'm being a tad melodramatic, but why is it that in most cases it just tastes like new car?
I just don't understand why it has to be that way. I dream of the day when nice smells and delicious tastes can walk hand in hand through the world, delighting us all. Is that really so much to ask? REALLY?
Cat xx

You're nothing but a deck of cards...

2009-06-19T14:17:00.016+10:00

I was virtually strolling through Flickr when I came across an "Alice in Wonderland" themed photo. So I decided to search "Alice in wonderland" and I found such lovely photos that I decided to put some of them in this post....

Wouldn't you love to escape to Wonderland?

Cat xx

I'm crying for my shattered illusion...

2009-06-18T20:32:00.008+10:00

I've been watching old(ish) Disney cartoons and I've noticed something. "Winnie the Pooh" is not a simple, innocent child's story-come-movie. Oh no. We have been fooled to think such things, manipulated in fact! I suppose this refers back to this post about old fairy tales, but this is different. In that situation the stories were sick and twisted, but the Disney versions made for young children, were modified. "Winnie the Pooh" on the other hand, is just plain depressing. Think about it: a stupid bear, chronically fearful pig thing, a control-freak miserable rabbit, a know it all owl, an orphan tiger, a depressed donkey and the schizophrenic boy who imagines them all. The only normal ones are Kanga and Roo. So my question is: What. The. Hell? Why make such sad characters? Why try and make us feel so sorry for them? I almost cried in both Tigger and Piglets big movies! Can humans not deal with normal characters at a young age? My second question about the now terrifying "Winnie the Pooh" is: why do I like it so much??? My third is: why is he called Pooh?!
Cat xx

My latest obsession...

2009-06-15T21:30:00.004+10:00

I've been watching "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" on YouTube. It's actually really good, not one of those shows that was really bad, but that I haven't watched since I was too young to notice. unfortunately I can't find much of season 2 on YouTube, so I've skipped ahead a bit. It's really funny and I absolutely love Hilda and Salem. Who wouldn't like a show that features a cat hungry for world domination? So basically, I'm just saying you should most certainly watch it!
Cat xx

Murphy is cruel...

2009-06-13T23:09:00.005+10:00

If existence is completely random, as many of my friends as well as I pretty much believe, being an atheist, then that means that for no particular reason, the universe, solar system, planet, everything we ever have, do and will know, just came into being for no reason at all. Now that's completely, utterly mind blowing, and yes of course I'm thankful not only that anything/everything exists at all but also that I am a human and not, i dunno, a dung beetle. But, I have a small Murphy's law type complaint: Why couldn't eating junk food be good for you instead of exercise? HUH???
Cat xx

The inner poet in me...

2009-06-12T17:25:00.006+10:00

doesn't exist. Really. Poetry is hard! It has to be either funny or meaningful to be good and god knows I can't do funny so that leaves meaningful. Then there's the balance between "Wow, I really get what she's trying to say" and "Wow, not only is that a complete piece of crap, but it's so cheesy that I think I have to go and throw up now. Excuse me." If you're lucky enough to find this balance you then have to make it so it's compressed enough to be poetry, but people can still understand the message. You tend to go for "Oh, I feel so moved by those few but powerful words" not "Oh, does she have that thing where she just spits out random words as they come to her? How sad." Unfortunately, my occasional attempt poetry has no balance, and anybody who reads will be both queasy and under the impression that I'm mentally ill. Ah well...
Cat xx

It never rains but it pours...

2009-06-09T17:59:00.004+10:00

We live in a world of extremes. As it said in "An Inconvenient Truth", climate change is intensifying the weather. Extreme droughts, floods, typhoons etc. So, we've been in a drought practically my whole life and in summer we're all frittering away in the sun, burning and slowly becoming cancerous. Then, along comes winter and it's freeeeeezing cold. Seriously, I cannot remember a day colder than today. I walked to music after school today and I swear I'm lucky that I still have my fingers and toes. It started to rain and I was running and I couldn't feel my toes and just a few moments after I stepped into my music teachers house, it started to hail. Oh god, the cold. I mean, as I've already said, I'm all for winter when I'm safe indoors but not when I'm forced to experience it. Not complaining or anything...
Cat xx

Some things are just unacceptable...

2009-06-08T19:16:00.011+10:00

There's something that needs to be said. Now, I'm not much of a fashion type person, but there are a few things that I simply can not stand. I know I sound like a snob, but it needs to be hammered into everybody's brains that some things are just criminal. Double denim. I'm not even sure exactly what's so awful about it, but it may be the fact that it looks like a suit, but is made in such casual, traditionally for working type material. It's terrible. Don't do it. Ever....Cute top hat though.

Cat xx

Poetry is alot harder than it looks...

2009-06-08T19:03:00.005+10:00

Aged statues crumble,
Autumn leaves float to the earth,
Life reaches its end.

That is a haiku that I wrote for my creative writing class. I love that class, it's amazing. Anyway I hope you like it.
Cat xx

Some girls have it so easy. Not real ones though...

2009-06-08T15:44:00.004+10:00

I've been thinking about the effect of the media on youths and everything that people say is wrong with the way people are portrayed in TV shows and movies. Now I believe that mostly people think that young girls for example, are made to be too perfect in these shows. That they are beautiful, intelligent, funny and just basically great in every aspect of their lives. In many cases I agree with this, but there are other ways that characters these days are unrealistic, and it's almost the opposite.
Many of the characters in movies and shows that I've seen lately are far from perfect. They screw up, make an idiot of themselves and fail at school. In fact some characters are incredibly realistic. I know what you're thinking: "Isn't that a good thing?". It should be. These characters are like us, but their lives couldn't be more different. After they screw up these characters barely have to mumble an apology before they have all their friends back and are forgiven by their parents. And apparently incredibly stupid and sometimes rude behaviour is appealing, because these girls also always get the guy. So what I'm wondering is this: is it better to have perfect characters that we real life girls are never going to think are real or have realistic characters with perfect lives making us think that we're going to get what we want no matter how we baehave? If you don't agree with me, watch "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging". That girl is horrible! Awesome movie though...
Cat xx

Oh wouldn't it be loverly...

2009-06-07T20:03:00.006+10:00

I was at choir performance thing today. My mum is in a choir called "Shaking the Tree". "Shaking the Tree" performed, as well as another choir, "Expressive Women" and a few members performed their own solo songs as well. One of the solo artists was explaining her song and she said that when she lived in the country in a huge open area she could look out to the horizon and see where it was raining and where it wasn't. Living in Melbourne I've never even thought of something like that and I just found the imagery breathtakingly beautiful.
Cat xx

An Inconvenient Truth...

2009-06-05T19:44:00.006+10:00

That movie is flat out scary. We watched it in science this week because we're writing a film report. I'm all for the environment and saving the Earth, I really am. However, I think I'm suffering from anxiety after watching it. Apparently the ocean is going to kill us all. I could not look as the animated diagrams showed us what's going to happen to all the different countries if Antarctica melts. It. Is. Scary.
I just think it's sad that most people in my class will watch a movie like that and think for about 5 minutes that global warming is awful and that we should all do something but then get home, turn on their heaters, TVs and computers and let it slip out of their minds entirely. I should stop doing that...
Cat xx

She's all alone. She's loving it...

2009-06-01T18:03:00.004+10:00

My younger sister, father and mother (i.e. everyone who lives at my place but me) are out watching Amy perform recorder, and although I am supportive of my sister's creative talents, I don't think either of us care if I see her performing or not. That's why I am currently home all alone, listening to Elvis and writing this blog as the water for my pasta boils.
Ah to be independent. Who's to stop me from doing something truly insane like listening to the TV and music at the same time? I'll tell you who: No one. So far since I got home I've: had a coffee (my parents would not approve), watched "Scrubs", loaded some music onto iTunes, written a blog, practised piano, practised recorder, called my Grandma, started the pasta and started to write this. That's right. I am a complete rebel. I bet you wish you could be crazy like me.
But seriously, I love to be able to just kick back, and leave my chores until 5 minutes before my parents get back. To be in control is an incredibly great feeling. So lets think, is it the ability to relax that I love, or the lack of authority. Hum dum, there's a thought. I'm about to mull it over, all alone...
Cat xx

Cold, grey and happy happy days...

2009-06-01T16:37:00.006+10:00

It's here. I've always known it was coming, but now that it has I'm much much happier than I ever thought I would be. Winter has arrived. And with comes the peace of knowing that I wont have to deal with the heat for a good 6 months or so. See, it's not that I love the cold exactly. It's that I know in winter that I can rug up against the weather. In summer there really isn't anything you can do about it. So I'm going to get under my doona with a delicious hot chocolate and watch as much "Scrubs" as I want.
Cat xx
P.S. Note to self: Post a blog about "Scrubs".

Coca-Cola...

2009-05-27T15:53:00.002+10:00

I thought I'd post the music video of one of my favourite songs: "Coca-Cola" by Little Red. I found out about Little Red through Frankie mag and have seen them live twice since. They're absolloutely awesome!! Tell me what you think!

Cat xx