Quotes...

So I'm thoroughly aware that I haven't blogged in a long time, and normally I do updates involving myself, but in all truth, I have no interest in writing of myself, therefore I shall from now on, only be writing of the little qualms or lack there of that I have. I came across another blog recently, which involved a young lady questioning the ignorance of people when involving the use of quotations in decorative formats... be it in tattoos or in the decorations of a room. What amuses me, is how people are so quick to judge negatively. It may seem pretentious to use shakespearian quotations for example (gestures to self) but just because a certain turn of phasing is used in a certain context in a play doesn't mean it is the intended meaning of the user of the quote. The person hasn't necessarily adopted its meaning. It is similar to any turn of phrasing; taken out of context or without tone it could be seen as insulting, pretentious, ignorant or thoroughly evocative.

"To sleep perchance to dream"... indeed in Hamlet, it was in reference to the eternal unconscious state of death, and for fear that it would indeed be dreamless and an abyss, but the user of the quote could simply see it as a sign of hope. It was Hamlet's hope for his end to be full of dreams but it was also fear that kept him from meeting his end- from committing suicide. So to suggest that people who use quotes such as this are ignorant is ironically ignorant in itself. I think that taking things at face value is small minded. People ought to really take an invested interest into the people themselves and question the fact before they pass judgement.

It may indeed be pretentious to use literary quotes, but is it not arrogant to assume others aren't intelligent enough to be aware of its literary meaning and are ignorant at face value.

“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.”

-Benjamin Franklin

;)

Shawaddywaddy...

ROIGHT hello you sexy beastlings.

I'm officially done with my first two chapters and am contemplating posting little snippets... hmm, but currently I'm undecided. It's now become apparent that I'm only able to write late in the PM so now I hardly get any sleep! HAHA!! Cue the caffine overdose.

My mass of unread books decreased rapidly over the past week and left me with nothing, so, evidently I bought a series of new ones...

- Dead to the World- Charlaine Harris (lovvee True Blood)

-Mr Darcy. Vampyre by Amanda Grange

-Angel Time. The Songs of the Seraphim by Anne Rice

anddd finally

-New Moan from the Twishite Saga by Stephfordy

Mayo... I punk you nought.... it's an actual book... an 18+ parody version of the original... and yano what, it's BLOODY FUNNY. I started reading it last night and I was left giggling to myself like an infantile.

I have yet to embark upon the others, but I shall perhaps put up reviews of each for my own amusement.

IT'S CHRISTMAS NEXT WEEK!!! Wooooptyyy doooo, I love christmas, but for some reason I dislike the build up... probably because around then is generally looming deadlines. But all my work is done now and I can relax... hence my stock up on reading material :)

In case I forget to blog beforehand... due to festivities, parties and what not...have a very merry christmas and new year. 2010 is going to be MY year. I've decided.

I hope you all get nauseated by decorations and overwhelmed by drunken relatives.
Happy typing.

-Loui.xxxx

Because Real Vampires Don't Sparkle... They BURN.

Okay so, I'm aware it's been a while. But I've got my mojo back haha.I had a case of writers block and have been feeling incredibly uninspired not just about blogging or my literature but in life. Nothing semt to satisfy... until today. What happened today? Well nothing of consequence. I filmed my short film with friends and spent the weekend at a friend's for her birthday. We watched new moon, drank and were merry. You know what? I think that was all I needed... a weekend without a conscience was my cure.

So, some of you may or may not be happy to know that I am back... and am indeed working on a new plot for first my book and secondly the transformation into a script. Magical.

And no... it has nothing to do with vampires.

Although I do love a good vampire... you know, like Angelous, Count Dracula, Stefan Salvatore... perhaps some Cullen too. But you can't beat the classics. I'm not a fan of the evolution of the legend into 'glittery vampires'. Real vampires BURN. It's sexier when they have a physical weakness. Sparkling isn't a weakness.... it's what happens when you fall into box of glittery tinsel.

But again I say nothing to do with vampires. It is still, however, my romanticism of life... because, c'mon, it's still me! Haha! But if you think about it... all these vampire scripts were written years ago and are popular now. So people now, are catering for what will be trends in the future of literature/film. No band wagon jumping ;) haha.

Happy typing.

xxxxxx

Boom.. There goes my ego.

So I've been away for the past few days, doing the unusually increasing work of modeling and PR... this time at Salon International. It was incredibly busy and I was baffled by peoples response to me... strangers requesting photographs of me isn't exactly what I'd call the 'norm'. Receiving compliments from male models didn't exactly stunt my ego either and yet still I felt very self aware and on show. The size zeros traipsing the aisles with their ridiculously long legs didn't help I suppose... being the rather short and curvy lass that I am haha. But anyway, I'm going completely off topic now...

Whenever I'm away I always seem to get into this constant argument, be it with friends or strangers of 'Does education really matter?' Now, being a university applier I'd obviously be in favour. But people always seem to think they know better. I met numerous heads of companies and I got into this argument with one in particular, his view (probably being a drop out himself) is that experience is the key contributing factor, jobs and life weigh heavier in terms of applications than grades... which to an extent I agree with but COME ON! Let's be realistic!

He asked me if I 'worked much', my answer being a resounding no, but with my usual "But ask me what my grades are, or about my body of work or my dedication to the point of attendance. Then ask me what students who work constantly are getting grade wise and what their attendance is or what they have to show for their years of 'work'. Sure their all wise up on retail or how to pull a pint but what does that count towards in terms of the creative fields such as film or music. Do they have a decent body of work that'll help them within these fields? Hardly... because let's face the true facts now, in this 'field' as you so gallantly put it, what are people after? Grades? Perhaps not, but the backing isn't exactly a disadvantage. Creativity and drive? Most definitely, not to mention evidence of such things, and if these students are working let's say every weekend, and achieving fails due to their predictable lack of attendance and complaining of work loads then they're hardly going to find the time to fix themselves up a decent show reel or body of work. Am I a distinct student? Yes. Do I have a show reel, decent set of scripts and ambitious ideals of future work? Yes. So at the end of the day, who would you rather have working for you? Me or them?" He looked a little surprised. But he insulted my right of passage, it was only fair I gave him the full picture before he passed judgement on me.

All these high and mighty people believe that studying is a waste of time and that people should get 'real jobs'. Well I'm dissatisfied with this way of thinking and have had enough. I still felt a little smarted though, even after. I've heard this argument a fair few times, not only from mere aquaintants, but my own flesh and blood. But backing off isn't exactly their strong suit... nor is tact. It's as though they don't even want me to study. But at the end of the day, what do I want? Their lives? Hardly. All they do is complain about life... and I want to enjoy it, and how do I do that? By studying to better myself and mature my creative ideas... sure I agree that grades aren't everything, but that's not what studying is about... it's about inspiring youths and giving them the freedom of expression and ideals... it's allowing them the room to grow.

Anyway...

RANT OVER.

32 Life Lessons...

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.

5. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than to cry alone.

8. It's OK to get angry at God... he can take it.

9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

10. Make peace with your past so it wont screw up the present.

11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

12. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

13. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

14. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger, if you allow it.

15. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

16. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

17. Over prepare... then go with the flow.

18. Be eccentric now. Don't wait until you consider yourself 'too old'.

19. The most important sex organ is the brain.

20. No-one is in charge of your happiness but you.

21. Frame every so- called disaster with these words 'in five years, will this matter?'

22. Always choose life.

23. Forgive everyone everything.

24. What other people think of you is none of your business.

25. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.

26. Don't take yourself so seriously, no-one else does.

27. Believe in miracles.

28. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

29. All that truly matters in the end is that you're loved.

30. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

31. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab our own back.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.