Where have I been?

Haven't posted in a long time have I?

Well, its safe to say I have posted in a long time, so I thought I should fill you in with what's happened before I start my usual blogging. So get ready, this is going to be a long post. Sorry.

RESULTS:

So, I had my results day for my GCSE's on the 22nd of August. Safe to say I was shitting myself and shaking and sweating on the walk up to school to get them. However it was all for nothing. I PASSED EVERYTHING. - I don't want to post my results, or say any more as I understand that some people didn't pass and I don't want to come across as boastful of my results! But I am very happy with myself! My family got me presents and we went out for a meal, they were all very proud!

COLLEGE INDUCTION DAY:

Well, after the high of my results it went to a slam dunk low with my college induction. I had 2 days of induction-ing before I officially started. I get really nervous about new things like this so I knew I wasn't going to sleep well, however I completely misjudged this as it turned out I only got two hours sleep!?!?!?! So before I even went the day was terrible. Then it just got worse, we got put into these groups that had nothing to do with any of the actual lessons that we would have at college and because I'm from a small school I knew no one, but everyone in my group knew someone else! So, I went home, cried because I had to go in the next day and be a loner again.  The next day was just as bad and I couldn't wait for it to be over.

ACTUAL PROPER COLLEGE:

So after two of the most horrible days I was dreading college hugely. However, college really isn't that bad. I don't love it but I don't hate it either. I'm 3 days in and have 3 pieces of homework. Can't be that bad.    :|

READING:
So, I've recently got into my reading and have nearly read 2 books already. So, book reviews will be on the way!!


So, blog posts will be less often as I actually have a life. I will post at least once and week.

PHEW. Now lets get back to normal kind of regular posts!


Thank you.

George.

(from pinterest)

Results day

Doesn't everyone hate worrying?

So, my GCSE results day is looming, as it gets closer I get more nervous. 

I know that these results won't be the end of the world if I fail, however I am scared of failing. I know I won't pass everything and that won't matter but I am scared to fail subjects that I want to pass, the subjects the I actually really like and love. There are some subjects that I really don't care if I fail.

One the other hand there is also this part of me, where I don't care. I think how stupid it is that these exam I've taken at such a young age depend on my future, so I then rant and don't care what my results are as it doesn't matter. 

Then when I speak to my friends, they say how they lose so much sleep over them, worry about it constantly, how they are dreading it so much and its when I hear them talk about it like this, I think 'crap, why am I so relaxed compared to them?' Yes, I am nervous however why do they not realise that its not the end of the world.

I also wonder if people think my lack of worrying could be seen as being 'cocky' because if I'm not as worried as them, then surely that must mean I think I'm going to pass? - however, trust me I don't, there are some subject where I gave up e.g. art.

I do understand the worry as well though, for example some people have to get certain grades to be accepted in to college, and these grades may be a struggle for them to get, so they worry about. I was like this, but I chickened out of the subject and chose another. So maybe that's why I'm less worried, I don't need any specific grades to get into my college courses.

I must also say that I do worry a bit, however this worry is usually before I go bed where I worry about everything. I am a huge worrier and from being a worrier it also confuses me why I am not worrying LOTS about this.

This has been a weird blog post, one which I have written out of confusion and have thought writing about it may make it more clear in my head.

GOOD LUCK if you also get your GCSE results on Thursday, it'll be fine whatever the outcome.

Thank you for letting me right confusion down

George

(from pinterest)

People at parties.

Why do some people thinking getting drunk 24/7 is cool?

So, since leaving school many people are throwing parties, I've been to two and have two more coming up. At school I never really hung around with the big friendship group there was but for some reason I still get invited to these parties which I don't mind ;)

First of all I should say the first party was the first time I've actually been drunk. However I have noticed people often change and there is always these types of people at parties who ruin it for me, and everyone else. I am a good drunk, when I realise I'm drunk, I stop drinking alcohol.

THE PARTY PEOPLE:

1. The people who pretend they're drunk when they've been at the party for 2 minutes 

this really annoys me!?!?! Why do you want to pretend to be drunk, there is no need its just fake, which is highly likely to represent their personality.

2. The people who think being drunk means its ok to be a slag

WHY? I don't see why people think that because they are drunk getting off with 35438943734  boys is acceptable, where has their self respect gone?

3. The people who don't take their own alcohol and rely on everyone else

I believe this is just plain rude, if you know you have to provide your own alcohol take it, god, its not hard. It's rude that they expect everyone to supply them.

4. The people who get violent for no reason

this is scary when people get angry, it really isn't nice for everyone else. I really hate it and when they get to that stage they should stop drinking but of course they don't as they know better than you

5. The people who cry

these people are hilarious! they cry over nothing and just keep moaning, these people make me laugh, because they next morning they are so embarrassed by what they said! Brilliant!

6. The non-stop dancer (this could potentially be me)

me and my friends are definitely in this group, however we are already dancing and cracking out great moves before we've even had a drop of alcohol because WE DON'T CARE! but these are the people who do all the moves from changing the light bulb to aeroplane there is not stopping them

7. The people who do drugs (NOT ME!)

yes, there is always the people who try to look hard doing drugs by smoking fags to weed, oh how I despise these people!

8. The people who care for all the above (I do this a lot)

These people make sure people are in there beds, or help them to sober up. I can't help but help people who need help.

SO THAT'S IT!

Do you have any other types of people are parties? If so comment them below! 

(meg, katie and me, our most recent party. The not cool kids who go to parties)

Thanks 

George

(from pinterest, love this quote)

Barclays Life Skills

Why do I find it so hard to decide what job I want?

From previous blog posts you may have heard that I am crap at deciding my future, then the other day whilst watching the t.v I saw an advert for Barclays Life Skills. This advert, advertised a website which has been set up to help teen between 14 - 19 decide what they want to do in the future, help them understand working life, in some cases help them get and many other things.

This website sounded like a god to me. It sounded like everything I needed to know was is one place on the internet. So I signed up for it which I must admit was pretty easy.

The websites has its good and bad parts. I believe it will be great for people who are still at school and using it, as it gives you advice how to get a Saturday jobs and work experience, but I have 2 jobs and have done 2 weeks work experience with my school; so that doesn't apply to me. It also has options about deciding to go to college, but I've already done that too. So these early stages in the 'Work Skills' don't really effect me.


BUT the website does have a good 'Work Skill' option where you select your qualities and it gives you four jobs that require those skills, although I didn't like some of the jobs it gave me it opened up my mind to .new jobs

Another good 'Work skill' is the option that lists 50 jobs with their descriptions and skills needed, this really helped me to take into consideration other jobs that I never even thought of.

As this is a new website and scheme I understand it may change and will become better and better each day. A new 'Work Skill' that is advertised to be coming soon is 'Managing your money' which I need help with, this website can only get better and I think it will help many teens like me decided what the future can bring!

So all in all, the website is better if you are less experienced but still good and useful if you have more experience. 

So if like me, you have no idea what to do with your future, don't know what job to chose, or don't know how to write a CV then I recommend you to join this website! 

CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT TO JOIN.

Thank you

George

(from pinterest)

Dreams

Aren't dreams the best thing ever?

I've always been one to dream a lot in my sleep. Some times I never remember them, other times I remember loads. However when I remember dreams they never really make a lot of sense. 

I've recently been having fairly good dreams, dreams that I wouldn't mind coming true. I am one of those people that think there are meanings behind dreams, I don't know what, but surely we must have them for a reason,or is it just 'A wish that our heart makes' like Cinderella once said? Sometimes I really do hope so...

So me being me, I decided to do some research to find some facts out about dreams as I find them fascinating.

Dream facts:

1. You have met everyone that appears in your dream, your brain can't imagine/make up a human. So the people in your dream could be people you see everyday and know, people you met when younger and forgotten or simply someone you'v just bumped into
2. You have 4 - 6 dreams a night, but you forget the majority of them
3. When you dream your body is essentially paralysed, your body release neurotransmitters that shuts down your large muscle so your body doesn't move, this is called Rapid Eye Movement face (REM)
4. You spend 6 years of your life dreaming
5. You forget 90% of you dream once you've been awake for 10 minutes
6. People don't dream while snoring
7. Stephenie Meyer, author of The Twilight saga dreamt up the story and then wrote it
8. Abraham Lincoln dreamt he saw his death, 3 days later he was assassinated. This type of dreaming is called precognitive dreaming where you see an insight to the future
9. Tolders dream, however they don't see themselves in a dream until the age of 3
10. Blind people dream too, if they were born blind they dream through different senses 

Well there you have it! Now, I understand many/the majority of people will find that time wasting and stupid, but I found researching about dreams very interesting!

Disclaimer: 

I got these 'facts' from a multiple website off Google, I don't know if they are 100% correct, I didn't do a science experiment to check.

Thank you 

George

(my favourite ever quote, from pinterest)

Everything5pounds.com good or bad?

Every girl loves shoes right? - no, not me.

I'm not one who has millions of shoes for every different occasion, I have my basics then rely on my family members if I need a 'going out' pair of shoes. But recently my shoes I love so dearly have started to show age, so I went on a hunt for a new pair of shoes.

Every website I went on, all the shoes I actually liked were so expensive for just one pair! So my mum recommend I look on everything5pounds.com. I has looked on this website before and must admit, I thought some of the stuff was cheap and tacky and other stuff was just plain horrible. But as I was desperate I thought I'd give it a look and I was pleasantly surprised.

In the end I bought four pairs of shoes for £20! bargain

The first shoes I added to my basket were these brown sandals with a tassel detail. These shoes are just simple and for £5 I really didn't think they were too bad! I haven't worn the shoes out yet but around the house the are comfortable. I also really liked the packaging, it was so small and was easy to break down to put in recycling!

The next pair of shoes, were these 'Soft Suedette Fringed Moccasin Shoes' I call them Grandad shoes as they remind me of old men for some strange reason. I liked the tassels on these and again the simplicity. These shoes are very comfortable however the sole is fairly thin so could wear away easily. These shoes came in different colours but I just preferred the beige.

The next pair will be a hit and miss, I believe you'll either love them or hate them. I love them, in fact I loved them so much I bought them in both colours! These trainer type shoes have a leopard print pattern on them with a PVC out covering of black/brown. These are unbelievably cheap and comfortable! GAH, LOVELY.

Things I didn't like on the website:

-You couldn't refine your search by size, colour, style

- Postage and Packaging was £8.22, however that was royal mail first class and was delivered quickly

- The sizing of shoes was hit and miss

So all in all, I quite enjoyed my shopping experience at everything5pounds.com the postage was quick and I like all the items I have bought, BARGAIN. 

The website also sells clothes, bag and accessories however I didn't look at these items, but maybe I should!

Thank you

George, who loves a good shop.

(from pinterest)

P.S. sorry about the picture quality, my camera isn't the best as I mainly use it for concerts and parties so I don't really need/want a big expensive one.

The Hunger Games trilogy

Why do I get obsessed with things so easily?

So I done it! I have finished reading The Hunger Games, and I must say it resulted in a lack of sleep to not being able to put the books down!!

Review

How did I first hear about the trilogy?

I must admit, I had never heard of the books until I saw the film. I hadn't intended to read the books but I saw videos on You Tube of people saying how amazing the books are, and how they are a must read, so I added the books to my reading list. Next thing I know, I am obsessed with The Hunger Games and can't wait for the films to come out.

Short Description of the book

The booked is based in a time where a Capitol and the Government rules 12 districts that each have a role in running the Capitol for example mining coal, fishing, and farming. Most of the Districts battle starvation and basic day to day life. You meet Katniss Everdeen a girl who has an excellent shot and has had to take care of her family since the age of 12 due to her fathers death. The Capitol holds an event each year called 'The Hunger Games' where a boy and a girl are randomly selected to battle till death until one victor remains, this reminds the districts not to rebel against the Government. You read how Katniss Volunteers to replace her 12 year old sister was chosen to take part in the games. The books follow Katniss falling in and out of love, constantly fighting death, suffering mentall and somehow becoming the face of the rebellion. 

Would I recommend these books?

That isn't even a question! Of course I would! The books are written very cleverly I could never predict what was going to happen. My attention was constantly caught! I love how the book is about fighting death and love all at the same time. It is amazing! If you are still unsure about reading the books I recommend you watch the film first, so then you can see if you are interested. If you have already watched the film then go and read these books now! The third book was so amazing I read it within two days. AMAZING.

Rating out of 10

Isn't it obvious 10!! So amazing

Thank you 

George

(from pinterest)

Sorry

Sorry

Haven't Blogged in a while Have i?

I wish I could write some amazing story in which I was fighting alien monsters and saving the world, however that would be a lie. The real reason I haven't be blogging is only myself to blame. Since writing on here and deciding I would do often book reviews it has left me reading a lot. 

I enjoy books however if I really enjoy one, there is nothing that will stop me reading it. So recently I have finished the Harry Potter series which resulted in me reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 3 days and staying up until 3:04am to finish it as I couldn't stop. 

Then I started the hunger games trilogy I have finished The Hunger Games and am now reading Catching Fire.

WHAT TO EXPECT...

- I'll probably do a book review on The Hunger games after I have finished all 3 books, which won't be long as I am obsessed
- I have a party tonight so will probably post about that with some pictures, I'm sure I'll do something stupid to write about
- I am also going bridesmaid shopping tomorrow so will probably write how stressful that is.

I've also being doing a bit of organisation. SO DO NOT WORRY. I haven't forgotten about this blog. 

I've just realised I haven't even told you that I am going to be a bridesmaid, so that will probably be in a blog post too.

So goodbye, see you soon with either a book review or a 'George actually left her house' blog post.


Thank you

George, who is going to read.

(from pinterest)

Book Review - The Help

The Help

How did I first hear about this book?

My mum was reading the book and when she was talking about it I knew it was the kind of book I would love to read.  I really love history and because it set back when Racism was huge in America I knew it was a must read. I think it was recommended to my mum from Amazon as she had bought books like it before. Anyway, once my mum had finished with it I quickly went to her room, got the book and started reading.

Short description of the book:

The book is set, like I said when racism was big in South America and black people only had relatively simple jobs and were separated from the white people of the state. The book focuses on 3 people who each tell their side of the story, they are Aibleen a maid who's son was killed and has a lot of respect in the coloured community, Ms. Skeeter a white, upper class woman looking for her maid who left abruptly and Minnie a maid who is beaten by her husband. It follows the story of how Ms. Skeeter a non racist, upper class white woman who decides to write a book telling true stories of different maids in Jacksonville to show the nation how maids have seen more and done more than most people. The book explores many topics including love, opportunities, hate, class, humour, race and how people can all be together as one.

Would I recommend this book?

YES 100%. I believe you should read the book before watching the film adaptation, however the film does stick closely to the book. I finished this book within a week because it was so good! and when I found out it was being made into a film I got excited. I laughed, cried, gasped and smiled when reading this book. It really is one to read. I recommend it to anyone who is hunting for a new book to read. GO, GO AND GET THIS BOOK

Rating out of 10:

10/10, I think you understand how much I love it by now.

Thank you

George.

(found on pinterest)

If you are interested in getting the book click here

Writing block

Writing Block

Do you have to blog post everyday?

I am currently getting stuck on what I should blog post about, it is hard to decide. I get ideas however I am not sure if these ideas are good, or if they are worth a Blog Post about. 

So it got me thinking (be careful I know) that I am going to post every other day, this way I get the chance to think of new ideas and it means I don't have to stay up late every night writing a blog post about something that is irrelevant. However I did promise a book review this week and that will definitely happen.

It is also hard to blog in this lovely weather we are having at the moment in the UK. We never usually have such wonderful weather for this long so I am taking full advantage (kind of) and sitting inside with my laptop isn't really taking advantage.

If you here in the UK I hope you too are enjoying the sun!

Thank you

George, who is going to read Harry Potter in the garden!

Reading away the summer

Reading the summer away

Don't you hate it when you finish a book and you have to return to the real world?

I love to read, however I'm crap at it. I can read but unless a book is extremely good then I won't read it. If the first couple of chapters aren't very good or don't make me want to read  on then I just stop, even if the reviews are outstanding.

When I read a really good book I get so involved. I barely put it down. I cry, laugh, smile, gasp and feel most emotions the character feels and then when I reach the end of the book I am left wondering what normal life is like as I've forgotten or what the characters will be doing like they are normal people.

So I've decided I'm going to read a lot this summer and use my blog as a reason to read as I am going to review a book at least once a month-ish. 

At the moment I am reading Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince (obviously I have already read the first five books and seen the films) however, I don't think I'll review Harry Potter as everyone knows how BRILLIANT it is in the first place. But this may change.

So I thought I would do a quick list of the books I am wanting to read so you can look out for the reviews if you are interested:

- The Hunger Games trilogy

- How to kill a mocking bird

- The Host

However as you can see, the list isn't that big so if you have any reading recommendations then please comment them below! So I can search into them to see if they appeal to me!

Tomorrow I will be doing my first book review on The Help, I read this book ages ago and then re-read it when it was made into the film. Lets say for now, I LOVE IT.

Thank you 

George, who is going to continue reading Harry Potter. EXPECTO POTRONUM.

Deciding what to do at 16

Deciding what to do at 16

Why is it so hard to choose what do with your life?

I've never really known what I want to be when I'm older. I mean, I've had ideas, loads of them but they change all the time. I've wanted to be a ballerina, princess, Gardner  vet, nurse, receptionist, hair dresser and at the moment, well I thought I wanted to be a teacher?

I change my mind all the time, but then since year 8 I've thought being a teacher was a good idea and because this ides lasted for three years I presumed I had finally decided what I want to do, but I am now unsure. 

I thought wanting to be a teacher was it, nothing else but now I realise there are so many different teaching jobs. Like what subject you teach, what age you teach, what environment you teach and what kind of people you teach. There are so many things to think about at the tender age of 16.

College is going to happen soon and I'm still not 100% sure on what I should choose to take there, I did choose A Levels which were Chemistry, History, Sociology and Psychology. But I now find myself doubting these choices. What I choose will get me into university which then means it will kind make my future, which is a big decision for a 16 year old who can barely decide what cereal to have in the morning.

So how do I decide? It is a big decision, Or am I just thinking to much in to it? I know I'm not the first to go college but I seem to be the only one out of my friends who has no idea what to do. There are so many job options out there now, its hard to chose one, as I know I can and its highly likely I'll change my mind.

My family say "Do what you want to do, not by what others say"

Friends say "I've heard that's hard/boring" or "Do this like me" or "That sounds crap"

Teachers say "Do what you want, however you will be wasted on a BTEC course so do A Levels"

They try to help, but there help doesn't help. My sisters never had this problem, they knew what they wanted so didn't even think twice, so why am I thinking so much about it? 

I'm only 16 and yet I am deciding things that will effect what I do for the rest of my life. However, I know no one is expecting me to know everything, but I feel like I should have some kind of plan to stick by or something to fall back on.

Please tell me if anyone else is having huge doubts like this at my age, or did have?

Thank you

George, who is stressing about future life and what it may bring.

  

Blog Lovin

Blog Lovin

Is it only me that found starting a blog hard?

So, I'm finding it hard to get my blog to have followers? Yes, I've only had it for a week but still. I manage to get page views but not subscribers or followers. 

So I made a 'Blog Lovin' account. I read this will help get your blog to have more views, which could potentially mean someone could read my blog and actually like it to subscribe!

I am not giving up on this blog, I am determined to write a lot and hopefully one day have a follower on here, even if it is one. It will be worth it!

<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/9879239/?claim=zgw5baev244">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>

I'm also looking into re-designing my blog and looking into knew things to post about.

Thank you,

George!

Fashion Find

Fashion Find

Do you like affordable fashion bags?

Oh my days, so I saw this website advertised in Look magazine and I thought I would give it a cheeky look as I LOVE BAGS. I am literally dribbling at the screen as it is so nice and decided I must share it with you.

This shop takes catwalk bags and makes lookalike affordable, but they aren't wannabes, there isn't a bag that is more than £20!!!! BARGAIN! This is literally one of the best wesbsites ever, however I can't say if it has good delivery or if the bags are good quality as I haven't got one YET, but GO LOOK, what's to lose? - your money on an amazing, affordable bag.

CLICK HERE!

 Thank you,

George, who is now going to have to choose a bag.

I love where I live

I love where I live

Do you live in the middle of nowhere?

I don't live in the middle of nowhere as I live in a small town that is surrounded by fields and isn't exactly well known, if I gave you the name of the town you wouldn't have a clue where it is. It has about 5,000 people living in it, so its not to bad. But I love it here. Where I live is known to be a naturally beautiful place in the UK and my town is known as 'The gate way to exmoor' I live in Devon.

Whenever I go on my twitter timeline I often see 'eugh, hate where I live' or 'hate this town' or 'Can't wait to leave this shitty town' and just to let you know, it REALLY annoys me. The people who write this stuff are usually the people who have had an argument with their friend, or they hang around with the wrong people who spread stuff about them, so its not the town or where we live that is horrible, it's your friends; so stop blaming the town.

I admit crap things have happened in town, and when I say crap, I mean bad, kind of ruined its reputation. I must also admit that, some of the crap things that have happened in this town have effected me, as in, they are to do with my family. However, I can look past this so why can't they?

I also realise that it isn't like it used to be. For example when I was younger, I would go up town and pretty much say  'hello' to everyone as I knew them or, they knew my family. Which was lovely, its gave you a sense of security, but now? I rarely recognise anyone due to the fact new people from all of the country have moved here, or the fact people aren't as cheery as they used to be. 

But things I love about where I live, the fact if its a hot day I can walk to a rive in under 30 mins, or drive to the beach in under an hour, we have walks of natural beauty which is wonderful, we have old traditions like our 'Olde Enlgish Fayre' Another thing, that makes me realise I live in a wonderful place is the fact people come here on holiday, so I must live somewhere good if people travel here for fun? For example today at the beach we met people from North Kent.

So, to the people who moan about where they live, associate yourself with different people, go to different places in the area, be polite to the other people in the town and CREATE A GOOD NAME FOR YOURSELF.

Thank you

George, who is going to carry on enjoying the joys of Devon.

Monsters University Review!

Monster University Review

Do you cry when Boo has to go home in Monsters inc?

So, today has been a day where I have left my house and ventured into the sun to socialise. And watch a film. Yes, I did go and watch a film in today's weather but it was the first showing of Monsters University and I am a massive fan of Monsters Inc, so it was a must for me to go and watch it. 

The cinema had the air con on anyway so it was much cooler for me and I wasn't burning in there so it was good for my health. Anyway...

IT WAS SOOOO GOOD. I am 16 and love cartoon, Disney, comedy films, the last 3 films I've seen have been cartoons those being Epic, Despicable me 2 and Monsters University. However as a child I have loved Monsters Inc, I was 4 or 5 when it first came out, so it was right up my street. I remember when Boo had to go home I cried, so whenever I watched the film again I would go 'toilet' or 'get a drink' when that part of the film was on, so I wouldn't have to cry in front of my family. Hahaha, pathetic I know.

So when I heard this film was coming out being excited is a little bit of an understatement. So off I trotted to see it today and it wasn't a disappointment!

It kind of makes the first film better, somehow as know you understand Mike and Sully's relationship a lot more and OH MY GOD ITS AMAZING. I would recommend anyone to see it, so what if you are 5, 15, 25, 35, or 85 GOOOO. As it is set before the first film you don't even have to have seen the first film to understand it.

I would give this film 5 stars

*****

Thank you 

George, who is going to fan girl over Monsters Inc for a bit.

P.S I GOT MY BLOG-PAD TODAY! I feel this blog is a bit crap, however I am currently fan girling and getting excited about how good it was. Apologies.

If you are interest into the film here is the trailer : Monsters University Trailer