Another Stupid Summary

Have you ever:

• Been tipped out of a chair you were comfortably reclining on in such a way that a bruised formed on your ass?
• Had your only controller stolen and placed in the ceiling tiles that are out of reach?
• Had sugar poured in your hair?
• Had cutlery (and a baking tray) thrown at you?
• Been locked out of your room multiple times whilst the culprits played games on your ps3?
  

If you have, you may be living my life!

Whilst all this sounds a bit abusive, this is the level we have reached here. After the first month, 'fresher's friendliness' wears off and we all learn each other's quirks and odd traits and annoying traits and, particularly relevant here, a love of pranking.

I have, unfortunately, turned into one of those god-awful people, haven't I? Each entry contains a sentence that goes along the lines of ooooh I'm being shit at blogging I'll blog more I promise!!! Then, the time that passes between each blog entry grows steadily larger and larger and the entries shorter... but I shall not let that happen and write quite a long one instead. Yay!


So, I've been at uni for over a month now. Almost two, as we're nearing December territor- okay fine, we're not, but less than two weeks. I am keeping track because yes, it is my birthday in December and I'll finally be able to buy 18 games without fear of being rejected. Which was, of course, obviously my main priority these last few years.

Updates are usual: the amount of essays I have to do is building up, but of course I have not done any of them. You see, I like to leave essays to the last minute because I find the adrenaline rush of panic exciting! What a great motivator! (Brilliant excuse for being incredibly lazy, right?)

I've worked a few - one - more shift and have one coming up this Saturday. Ventured to the gym as I felt my laziness was really pushing its limits. Turned my One-Screening Thursday into a No-Classes Thursday. Got a lot of practice and beat a lot of people at Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. Played a fair bit of Skyrim, (but not really as much as I'd have liked, to be honest.)

Set up a cinema in Knightcote: the friendly community cinema in the common room, featuring either Toby's iMac or Joe's monitor, showing whichever movie people, (or me, because I provide the movies,) feel like. Screening classics such as the amazing and underrated How To Train Your Dragon, The Dark Knight & Jumanji, it's almost become a nightly screening..

Except tonight when it fell through and we ended up "watching*" Bridesmaids in my room. Bought more fairylights so my room is cuter and Christmas-y now check it out check it out:


*Watching = Half watching with Chris and Lucinda on our 'girly night in.' Hear some faffing around outside my door and go to answer it when someone violently locks. Find they tried the 'Tie two doors together so neither can get out,' trick. Realise they forgot whose room it was, (aka the girl with about 50 craft knives of varying sizes,) have my room broken into, my controller stolen, and had to embark on a wild goose chase to get it back. On a separate note, I'm currently not speaking to some of the people in my hall...


I'm not too sure why I have this picture on my phone. We were playing Game Of Life after we finished our Star Wars jigsaw, (I know - what raves we have here on Friday afternoons,) and um I won. I won at the Game of Life so i'm obviously going places.


The tradition of messing up people's doors - Joe got the contents of his kitchen cupboard taped to his, Sophie had a ton of alcohol bottles and photos put on hers - Rachel got an entire game of Monopoly to kindly welcome her back!

Now that I'm doing a kind of recap-summary, I'm not really too sure what I've been doing with my time. Wasting a lot of it, for sure, and spending far too much money, for sure, and being an immature idiot, for sure. Still don't know why I don't seem to manage to do any work in comparison to my coursemates who are panicking about essays now. Um, it's not the 24-hours-to-submission bracket now, YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO PANIC!

Pretty sure I took doodling to a whole new level in Theatre though. Casually sitting at the back drawing in charcoal. I like charcoal.


My very first charcoal drawing WOULD be a zombie.

Been doing some art I guess. Bits and pieces. Most of my artistic effort appears to be going into decorating and maintaining my room, which just makes me insanely happy. I'm even thinking about how my room is going to look next year which is actually a really funny story because I actually don't know where I'm living next year... got some ideas... probably taking up with Megan & Sarah because I'm not sure how good I'd be in a bigger house and I get a long like, ironically, a house on fire with those two. I've only been here 2 months and I'm already thinking how I'll miss my nutcase hallmates! Even the little things. Like tonight, for example. I'll forgive them eventually.

Signing off with a picture i did this afternoon. And tomorrow is No-Class Thursday and whilst the temptation to do absolutely nothing is very strong again, I'm thinking of maybe going to the gym and being all active and stuff?



And for a final summing up, here is a list of just random things:

• Jordan moved down to the East Side™ of the corridor. He and Sam now play the Cantina Band song on a loop simultaneously and it's all everyone has stuck in their head.
• The preferred and most efficient way of moving, we have deduced, is skipping. We see lots of skipping.
• Washing up is still the shittiest thing ever.
• People will always make assumptions if you've spent all evening lying in someone's bed with them and exit the room looking disheveled even if all you did was watch films.
• People are still very, very messy. No matter how many beds you make and rooms you assist in cleaning.
• I really, really like avocados now.
• The best way to get out of bed, is to set your phone half an hour earlier, hit snooze, then throw your phone/alarm across the room. Ta da! You've now been awoken and next time it rings, you'll have to go and physically get out of bed. It's cruel, but effective. P.S. Having a promising hot drink helps.
  
  Helpful advice brought to you from Laura.
  

Discovery!

I don't share a room. That's good. I wouldn't be able to handle it.

That said, despite having a single room, I've had to get used to neighbours and - you guessed it - thin walls. No, not them. I'm the one who makes all the noise. And i've become very conscious of it.

Today I ventured to the music center and found - practice rooms. Acoustics were shit and they weren't very soundproof at all. But I managed to record Izzy's birthday video which was a mash-up of our two "songs." Because I love you all, I'll share it with just you guys because i'm so self-conscious since I can't sing. Or play piano.

Like i said. Acoustics suck. Turn your volume DOWN. Opening might kill your speakers. Not a joke.

Sometime Around Midnight

Tonight is Mid-Autumn festival, which, for the expat/international school kids, is thinly used as a disguise for getting-trashed-on-the-beach-because-711-doesn't-card-tonight. Glowsticks and lanterns galore, overcrowded beaches, and seeing kids three, four years below me at school getting wasted. Sounds like my ideal night! (Really though, no sarcasm for glowsticks, I love them.)

So I'm spending mine with my computer and sketchbook and maybe a movie.

Socialising has hit an all time low after I'd hit my peak earlier this summer. Most people are going/gone and although I should really go to that dinner, I'm not. (I might actually. I'm already late and undressed and sitting at home blogging but I just may as well if I can be bothered in a minute.)

Anyway, this is just my quick mid-week (it's not mid-week but I just said that,) and some of my latest doodles and shit. I guess I'll put a proper article-thing up soon, writing a few simultaneously, (as usual,) and can't seem to finish just one of them, (as usual.)

Goodbye Nights

FINALLY getting around to rewriting this. Writing something that you've pretty much already written is the dumbest thing ever, which is why I've put this off for so long. And now of course, I've forgotten all the original content and what I've even done since Lizzy's left. Not much; stayed at home and read A Song Of Ice & Fire and watched Jersey Shore, (oh! The contrast!) and did some art bits and pieces. I can be the biggest hermit sometimes most of the time.

Now forgive me in advance for perhaps the most boring piece of information ever that I am going to divulge: I wanted a hat for a while and I got one and new sunglasses that really don't match anything but I love all the same.

Everyone hates me with a middle parting except me, but I hate it in pictures because it looks really dumb. Mirror or photos: one of you is lying.

My computer had been broken last week so I picked up a hobby I used to partake in a lot: drawing creepy, random doodles of dead things and the like. I actually finished a few pieces, but staying true to myself, the ratio to unfinished to finished is still at around 4:1.

Went out a few times, and whilst they were fun, nothing special. (Except the most recent Tuesday, but I refuse to blog about it because I really don't remember anything and I don't really want to. Self defense mechanism amnesia, oh god.) Pretty sure I'd hit my peak with partying earlier in the summer and I've reverted back to being my own boring homebody self, which I like. PARTY WITH THE PS3, WHAT'S UP.

This night was worth it though because Aidan wore a kilt.

Vanity closeups because I did my hair different for once in my life, and ugh what's up with my parting. I also wore something I hadn't worn before. I hate shopping so I don't go a lot, and when I do, I refer to it as purposeful shopping; I know what I want and I just go and get it. As if I'll be fucked to actually try it on and stuff. If it doesn't fit, tough luck, I suck.

As for now, just waiting for everyone to leave, before I resume complaining about how long I'm still here for. (Just kidding! I never stopped complaining!) Actually got permission to do a Cute Goodbye Gathering so that'll be the weekend before I leave. God, this summer has dragged on for so long, these 'What-I-Did-Today/This Week/This Month' posts are getting so repetitive and boring. I need to write more Angsty Teen Thoughtz™ articles.

This City Is Contagious!

(EDIT: 50th blog post, yay milestone!)

(Written 2/08/11)

Had a fairly weird last few days. Mood has been swinging from manically happy to I-Hate-Everyone, (before you ask, no, not time of the month shut up.) In fact, I should be at my oldest friend's dinner tonight but I'm not, just for the reason that I really don't feel up to it mentally. I was all ready to go before but suddenly it hit me that I really couldn't do it and I just wanted to sit at home and blog and draw, which is precisely what I am doing at the moment.

Computer has been busted last few days, leaving me severely frustrated with not much to do, and the activities I have been partaking in recently are really a testament to how much I depend on the internet. I read (a lot,) drew, (a lot,) ate, (a lot,) and complained, (a whole fucking bunch.)

(Present)

Despite my late grumpy mood, I did venture out last night and I'm glad I did. But actually, I'm going to force you all to abandon any hope of me actually making a post in, you know, chronological order, and just post random things I've been doing/thinking/buying/making lately.

Because of a dead computer (later found out it was a dodgy video card that had moved or something,) I went back to another hobby which happened to be doodling creepy things and painting them. My room was promptly turned into a makeshift studio, (i.e. I put newspaper on the floor and throw paints everywhere and dig out stationary,) and I would paint until I got bored. I did, contrary to belief, manage to actually complete a few paintings, although the ratio of complete:incomplete is maybe 1:4. (But it always has been that way.)

I've been talking about getting a hat for ages, (not on here... I think I may have briefly mentioned it in the last post but I'm too lazy to even check that...) so I finally got one. Not even sure why, I just wanted one? And my new sunglasses. They don't go with anything and look strange with most things but I fucking adore them.

Like mentioned earlier, actually dragged my lazy ass out the door last night as (a) Savannah came back, and (b) the AIS people had their ball and consequently were all out after. I got all inspired and actually made somewhat of an effort with my outfit in that I did not wear the same things and actually did my hair different for the first time in my life.

I like my new headscarf thing because loads of people complimented me on it and it raised my self esteem and would it be wrong of me to now base my self-worth on this headscarf??? Because I may.

Lan Kwai then Wanchai because most people I was with don't like LKF. Managed to get in, and stuck to my good streak by only having one drink and still had a brilliant time regardless. I think I hit my peak already to be honest in terms of getting trashed and now I've already become old and boring. Just kidding, my crowd is fun aw, even if Lizzy is (a) gone, and (b) with limited internet meaning we haven't had any of our brilliant/fabulous skype conversations lately. Although I may have just switched places with my best friend Chris, based on his drunk ramblings to me this afternoon, (night for him.)

With all that said, everyone is leaving either the end of this week, or soon after, leaving me alone and stranded here forever for a while longer. Not sure if/when any emotional attachment to this place will kick in, but for now, I'm just desperate to leave, and in my usual fashion, I take this desperation out on everyone by complaining non-stop, which happens to be what I am best at. I'm sure a sentimental wait-hong-kong-i-was-kidding-i-love-you post will be coming soon, (loljk no,) but for now, I will content myself with belting out that one bit from We Are The In Crowd's For The Win (I CAN'T TAKE, ANOTHER SECOND IN THIS GOD DAMNED TOWN.)

F for FREEDOM

As of last monday, i am officially free! I finished off a painstaking 6 stupid hours of exams and went home and celebrated by lying on my bed and staring at the ceiling. The reason it's taken me so long to actually type out my official "freedom" post is because:

• Since Monday, I have watched over 100 episodes of Naruto Shippuden.
• That's it.

I used to be obsessed with naruto and I watched so much anime... this was all before ib and even my second gcse year I think. I was well behind on shippuden and... I managed to catch up in like 3 days. Cool.

It was also our dinner dance (aka prom) on Friday, but since i haven't typed up the finer details of my exciting life, I will backtrack to the Friday before exams, when Lizzy (who I only recently got close to, which is bizarre as we are literally spirit sisters,) invited me, Izzy and Tom to her mom's birthday celebration at this badass hippie-esque place called Dharma Den (Yes, we dressed according and appropriately.) Izzy just uploaded the pictures so I shall share some now actually.

I love fisheye lenses ugh I really want/need one.






This is co cute ahh.



I'm planning to take loads of photos as my "final proper summer" in Hong Kong. I want to document as much as I can and bring cute pics to uni!



I actually adore this picture so much oh my god.



Anyway, so, Friday was dinnerdance. Because I'm not good with formal occasions and the whatnot because of my lack of caringness, I only got my dress Wednesday with my mother. I tend to get a "if it fits it's fine whatever" mentality so I literally just found a random dress and went with it.




With Alex (who organised the dance,) and Ali!



grouppp photo



Another thing is, I'm going to colour my hair tomorrow! Me and Lizzy ordered coloured dye off the internet... last week or so? And we're going to bleach (hairdresser,) and then dye streaks and colours. Super excited, will take loads of pics.



I have also decided that this is healthy summer '11. I normally run ALMOST every day, (which is definitely not every day heh,) but I'm going to be a good healthy child and eat better too! Lizzy agrees and we've made some plans to go hiking and picnicking with lovely healthy food and be good children! I actually always feel so lovely and pure when I eat ~healthy foods~ so hopefully this is good aw - i'm actually going for frozen yogurt with Esme in a bit though ha. (Can't beat some addictions.)



I am also going to try draw one sheet (800x600px) of sketches a day. I'm beginning to develop a style and I need to practice anatomy and facial expressions! I've been doodling in my sketchbook for the last week so hopefully I can keep up this sudden motivation. I'm pretty sure two years of ib killed all inspiration, and now it's come bubbling up again which is lovely.


skiiiiitches



I have tons of summer plans but not too much money. I've applied/asked about a few jobs because I want/need a new laptop for uni. Luckily, most of the people I've made plans with agree, but I still need to budget. I have deduced, however, that the majority of money I spend is transport and food. More walking and less consuming of unhealthy expensive food should help solve that a bit! Planning hikes and cute sleepovers and I may even risk the beach, (I'm afraid of the sun because I tan like crazy and I don't actually like it.)



Another brilliant thing is that my childhood friend Portia, (who I got to see in England again,) is MAYBE coming to Hong Kong in August! I really really hope she does, because it'll be so fun showing her around and everything! I'm going to Thailand with my family this summer, (was actually meant to be Italy, but due to uni being so expensive we changed it... I'm actually not too bothered though, despite my overwhelming fear of the sun, I love thailand at night,) so that should be really good too!



On a final note, I have found some of my summer playlists! All Time Low's album leaked and it's actually perfect summer-y powerpop. I actually have a love for that band that will never die, so I'm actually pleased about it! Completely unrelated, but I'm also going to try be less lazy this summer, heh. A couple of weeks ago my dad gave me a recharge coupon for my phone, and of course, I chucked it somewhere. Yesterday I found out I was very low on phone credit and due to my money issues, (i.e. being broke,) I panicked because I would have to spend the money myself. HOWEVER, a thorough search for front door keys - I got shouted at because I kept losing them... I found 3 in my room oops - revealed that it was hidden under some school work in my cupboard. Success!

Filler Blog

Decided to write an entry even though not much new has happened this week. Which has, by the way, felt like the longest week ever.

I've been a bit panicky concerning my realisation that I have a shitload of work to do both before and for my final exams. (I still haven't done much about it though ♡.) I have to do my final film by mid march though, perhaps the most pressuring thing. It's just so hard to film ugh, actors are sometimes not free and getting everything done in time is hard. Sounds awful, but I wish I were working alone on this. I tend to work way better by myself, and I know that if I didn't feel trapped like i do now, I would have changed the plot and story several times. (I may be also working on a secret film now, who knows.)

I read the first Hunger Games book on Sunday night♡ (I will keep this spoiler free!) and I literally could not put it down. I neglected sleep and slept in Monday morning instead (Which is okay since I didn't have a lesson.) I ordered the next two (Weren't in stock anywhere,) picked them up Thursday, and finished Mockingjay Friday afternoon. (So, yesterday.) Really a story that just sticks with you. I'd had warnings of Mockingjay being awful, and i do agree that it took a massive dynamic shift and just got confusing. The lack of development (or anything really...) with katniss also bothered me to no end, and I wasn't very satisfied with the ending. I'm glad I read it though, I now know how it ended and can construct my own ideal version of how things ended, (taking place in my head right now.)

So, it's raining outside, and has been cold/miserably/rainy all week. First time I've gone for a run since... uh... last weekend I think? Felt like i was about to just drop, jesus, so tiring when you haven't gone in a while. Need to get back into the habit and stop being so lazy though. I keep telling myself that come summer I will definitely be back into my old routine, but maybe i'm making excuses. Tonight I can either go out though, or stay home. (Depends if i'm even allowed out but since no one else will be home my parents probably won't mind..?) Right now, home seems comfortable and nice, but who knows. I also want to go to MIX and get a smoothie!♡ I actually sat on my behind on the website just fawning over the flawless smoothies.

In terms of people, i've been stuck in prefect interviews for a good portion of the week, so haven't felt the overwhelming desire to just shank someone really. This is a very nostalgic time of year for me though, I can't remember if it happens every year but... and sometimes i end up missing people and hating others and i'm not even sure. I don't usually get attached very easily, (unlike my love for good literature/video games/films...) but if I do, i really get attached.

Brought all my colours to school and actually was doodling again in class on friday. I haven't drawn or even doodled for so ages, so when I came home i did up my doodle properly!

I've been listening to the used a lot, (just found and added Lies for the Liars to my iPod last week) and they always same to bring out the inner wannabe alex pardee in me, (obviously because of the album cover, I know.)

I'm so glad it's the weekend, but it's already 4.30 on Saturday :<>