BLUE

I was about to introduce this blog post stating how I haven’t blogged for a while etc. but decided that is not the way to go, since 1. it’s very boring and 2. it was only a fortnight ago.

I haven’t had any time to chill so have spent my evenings doing that instead of blogging. (That means pigging out in front of the laptop stuffing my face and staring at my Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr feeds all night)

The interesting thing now is because I’m at university, it is a lot more likely that one or more of these are someone a lot of you don’t know. Which means you can't guess them unless you live inside my head. Not trying to twist your minds or anything, it is fact.
I don’t compose these to bring attention to myself or my blog, I like having somewhere I can document and express my thoughts freely. Kaboom!

- Explosion of ponderings -

One.

I miss being close to you, I feel like we are drifting apart and I’m trying desperately to repair what we have lost but I genuinely don’t know what to say anymore. I feel like I’ve been cruelly left out - not intentionally though - and I miss the craic. I miss you more than anyone, because you are so lovely and genuine and you were my first friend. Can we please try and fix this because I’m at a loss of what to do. 

Two.

You are messing with my head, like seriously. Why must I fall so easily, especially of all people, why must it be you! I swore to myself I wouldn’t let this happen again, except this time it’s much worse because it is you and I can’t, and won’t, even tell anybody. I hope these feelings will go away because it’s all too confusing and I’m being silly and will therefore shut up.

Three.

I’m very glad you are back in my life. I know I am losing hope others and feel I am welcomed back with you. It’s comfortable and I feel so at ease talking to you. Just like old times. I really appreciate your company and hope we can become really great friends again. 

Four.

This is far too difficult, I want to help you but it is just too much effort. I physically can’t help you if you can’t help yourself. I have others and don’t need you either. Just don’t hurt yourself. Sorry.

Five.

I can’t kid myself, and I certainly can’t kid Emma. YOU ARE STILL MY KING OPPA.

(Honestly I think oppa is one of my favourite words ever. C:) Oppas make Claudbag happy, I need many oppas. I collect them and keep them safe. Hehehehehe.

I’ve been feeling very negative and sad lately, please someone cheer me up. I guess I’m feeling BLUE.

My boys are back. I love BIGBANG. ♥

Q is for...

Questions

For this letter I was planning for people to ask me some questions and I would answer them here. Then I realised I done that a few months ago, which was a shame. But now I have something even more fun!

I attempted to create some of the most complicated and thought-provoking questions for you to think about or answer yourselves. This was a lot harder than it looks, and I probably had more in my head before I started but when I began typing them down I forgot, alas.

COOL PRIZE for those who answer these 12 questions with most effort and detail.

❍ If were forced to change your name, what would it be?

❍ If you were stuck at one age for the rest of your life, what age would you choose?

❍ You just got a plane ticket to anywhere on earth. You have to leave right now! Where are you gonna go?

❍ If you only had two music artists to listen to for the rest of your life, what would they be?

❍ What is your current desktop picture?

❍ If you had to lose one of your 5 senses, what would it be?

❍ Oh no! Your house just spontaneously combusted! Thankfully your family members and pets have made it out safely, so what’s that one thing you are going to save from that blazing inferno?

❍ Matt Smith and Amy Pond have just crashed into your living room in the Tardis. They offer you a short trip back to the past. What year/era would you choose to go to?

❍ What one fictional character do you wish was a real person?

❍ The government is forcing you to produce children and are offering any sperm/egg from any celebrity on earth. Who would you choose?

❍ You are holding a baby shower for your new born and are allowed ten guests. Who would be invited?

❍ Wow! You’ve just found your doppelgänger in opposite gender of yourself - how would they look? Speaking of look-a-likes, do you know anyone that looks like yourself?

*Wise up, there isn’t a cool prize.

- Claudia

AND NO, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET RID OF THIS STUPID UNDERLINED TEXT EITHER.

MOST WANTED

Autographs that would be awesome to have...

In no particular order...

• David Tennant - because he was a beast of a Doctor.
• Rupert Grint - because he's my Ron-Ron.
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt - because nobody looks better in a jumper than him.
• Johnny Depp - because he's probably the best actor in the world.
• George Clooney - because he's a very attractive old man.
• Ashton Kutcher - because he's an sweeeet guy.
• Daniel Radcliffe - because he's HARRY POTTER.
• Michael McIntyre - because he's the funniest man in the world.
• Gaspard Ulliel - because he's smokin' hot.
• Ben Barnes - because his face looks nice on photographic paper.
• Michael Cera - because he's an absolute wee dote.
• Paul McCartney - because he's my favourite second Beatle.
• Take That - because they rule the world.
• Bradley Cooper - because he's a hunk!
• T.O.P - because this one goes without saying.
• Tim Burton because he is a fantastic director.
• G-Dragon - because he breaks my heart.
• Zac Efron - because he is the music in me.
• Bi Rain - because he's the only type of weather I like.
• Tom Felton - be my big boy, Draco Malfoy.
• Lee Byung Hun - because he's amaazzzing.
• James Corden - because he is a hilarious man!
• Russell Brand - because he's very intelligent and amusing.
• Taylor Lautner - because if I had to choose I would be Team Jacob.
• Alan Rickman - because he plays the legendary Snape.
• Lee Min Ho - because he's my favourite Korean actor.
• The Wanted - because they are one of the few British boybands I actually like.
• Jared Leto - because what girl doesn't love Jared Leto!
• Black Eyed Peas - because I love their music.
• Nicki Minaj - because I love her clothes/figure/attitude.
• Emma Watson - because she's a perfect lady.
• CL from 2NE1 - because she's the baddest female Seoul city ever had.
• Katy Perry - because she's very stylish and cool.
• Lady Gaga - because she's one of few genuinely talented musicians out there.
• Ellen Page - because she's a good actress.
• James and Oliver Phelps - because it's time to get sleazy with some Weasleys.
• Taylor Swift - because I actually do like her.
• Anne Hathaway - because she's sooo pretty and very talented.
• J.K Rowling - because she gave us a magical childhood.
• Helena Bonham-Carter - because she's one of my favourite actresses.
• Meryl Streep - because she is classy.

I didn't mean that to be as perverse as they came across as....I found two of the Harry Potter ones online. And some of them were terribly boring because there weren't really reasons why I wanted them apart from just liking the person. Blah.

The word BECAUSE has lost ALL MEANING!

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FAN-MAIL 2

People most likely to reply

Below listed of several celebrities that are most likely to reply to your letter if you decide to send some fanmail. I’ve gathered this from experience and just observing the response on MovieEye. So if you are thinking of sending even just one letter, try one of these.

U.K:

Judi Dench

Gok Wan

Colin Firth - very quick response from Sir Colin!!

Simon Cowell

Dawn French - James got his book autographed.

U.S.A and further:

Johnny Depp - He’s currently replying - post quickly!!

Obama - Surprisingly Obama does autographs and letter responses too!!

Whoopi Goldberg

Geoffrey Rush

Channing Tatum

Amanda Seyfried - really really good at replying.

Clint Eastwoood

Bear Grylls - Kerri got a response from this guy.

The Cheat

There’s also another cheap, easy way of quickly receiving good quality autographed photographs, without even writing a letter to the celebrity!

You simply send your home address to one of the email addresses below and within a couple of months, you receive said autograph in the post.

It took me a while to realise why this works so well. (I thought America Ferrea signed mine, she didn’t.) This website called StudioMail is paid by celebrity clients to send out autographs to fans who ask for them, without being hassled themselves. The sad news is that not only does it mean that your recipient will not read your letter, it’s been auto-penned so it’s completely fake.

So in some ways, I feel I should shun this, but your 99% likely to get a good response without any hassle at all. And you get a pretty glossy photograph too. All you need to do is send an email. They pay for everything.

If anybody is interested, I’ve gathered all the email addys that I sent to and successfully sent. I sent 25, so I’m gonna have a LOT of post in a month or two. So have fun.

Oh! And one more thing, if you are planning to send to more than one listed here, send them all in separate emails. The system at StudioMail will realise if you use 2 or more contacts in the TO: box and will ignore your email.

neilpatrickharris@studiofanmail.com

tyrabanks@studiofanmail.com

friends@studiofanmail.com

angelinajolie@studiofanmail.com

benstiller@studiofanmail.com

davidschwimmer@studiofanmail.com

halleberry@studiofanmail.com

jennifergarner@studiofanmail.com

kellyosbourne@studiofanmail.com

lisakudrow@studiofanmail.com

matthewperry@studiofanmail.com

mattleblanc@studiofanmail.com

nicolascage@studiofanmail.com

sethgreen@studiofanmail.com

tobeymaguire@studiofanmail.com

AlysonHannigan@studiofanmail.com

JenniferAniston@studiofanmail.com

JenniferGarner@studiofanmail.com

selenagomez@studiofanmail.com

JoshGroban@studiofanmail.com

courteneycoxarquette@studiofanmail.com

therock@studiofanmail.com

rodstewart@studiofanmail.com

owenwilson@studiofanmail.com

annehathaway@studiofanmail.com

Random people there, yeah, but I would really like replies from the likes of Neil Patrick Harris/Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother - new favourite TV show!), Angelina Jolie, Josh Groban, Selena Gormez and Anne Hathaway.

- Claudia

FAN-MAIL

I haven’t mentioned this in a while, but much of my spare time has been dedicated to writing fanmail to celebrities. Sad right? But you’ve no idea how EXCITING it is to get a response in the post.

I’ve already received 4 back, so that makes me professional enough to give you all some guidance to get the best results:

1. Use a reliable address: I find all my celebrity addresses on Movieeye.com which contains most celebrity addresses. The best thing about the website is it shows feedback from the users. The better feedback from the celebrities address, the more likely you will get an autograph returned.
2. Send an SASE inside your envelope: This stands for self-addressed stamped envelope. Including a stamped envelope with your personal letter also makes it more likely you’ll get a response. The celebrity receives hundreds of letters a day, and it would simply be too expensive to pay for all the stamps and envelopes themselves.
3. Stamp advice: If you are posting to the U.K: you need 1 first or second class as long as your envelope weighs less than 10kg (if uncertain, weigh them on kitchen scales) If you are posting to the U.S.A or further: you need 2 x first or second class stamps and an airmail stamp (which can be bought at the post office)
4. More stamp advice: For your SASE, if you are getting a response from a U.K celebrity, such as Gok Wan, Jamie Oliver or Colin Firth, just put a single 2nd class stamp on it. The autograph won't be over 10kg. For U.S.A or further a-field it is slightly more confusing. You could use the option of a reply coupon (which means the stamp is paid for in dollars) or just be lazy and place a U.K stamp on it and hope for the best that the celebrity will place a stamp on top - thankfully Amanda Seyfried done that for mine. Yes, that’s a waste of a precious stamp, but it makes it look like you’ve made an effort.
5. Keep your letters short and sweet: I use a basic template for all my letters because it is sometimes hard to know what to write. I also type mine out because my handwriting is atrocious and it isn’t a waste of time if the letter is not delivered or responded to. This letter shouldn’t be longer than 1 A4 page.
6. Content of letter: Face it, the person is reading hundreds or letters a day. Don’t talk about yourself too much, that’s boring. Praise the person and perhaps list qualities/films/songs that you particularly like of theirs. Say you are looking forward to their films etc coming out soon (check Wikipedia for everything here). Address them accordingly. And don’t insult them either.
7. Request for an autograph: If you don’t ask, you may not receive. So don’t forget to ask for an autograph at the end of the letter. Mine always says “I won’t keep you for much longer, because you are probably have so many other things to do. But if you have the time, may I have an signature for my autograph collection? I have included a self addressed stamped envelope. I hope you have a moment to sign something for me.” Ta-dah!
8. Prioritise: If you want to continue collecting autographs, you need to be realistic and not just wishful thinking that your dream celeb will respond. What I do is copy a number of addresses and paste them into a word document, putting them under different headings to how likely the person will respond. It’s a waste of time and money if you don’t do this properly. I’ve already made the mistake of sending some under the wishful thinking mindset and ended up with no replies 6 months later. (Example: Katy Perry, Emma Watson)
9. Think when would be the best time to fan-mail: If you are choosing a number of celebrities to send to, you need to think of what they would be doing at the minute as well. Like, it would be very stupid to send mail to them when they are currently promoting a film or on tour. I also check MovieEye regularly and a trend can be noticed of the number of feedbacks that the users are submitting. Recent feedback shows that the celebrity is currently replying to fanmail and it would be wise to send your letter as soon as possible so you can get a response too.
10. Good luck! Yes, good luck. And don’t get depressed if you don’t get a positive response. I got a return-to-sender from Helen Mirren a fortnight ago and I was RIPPIN’.

- Claudia

LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN

I feel super guilty that I haven’t been properly active in Blogger in ages. Usually I would have one or two posts just waiting but unfortunately I haven’t written anything in ages.

This is because:

1. I’m too lazy.
2. I’m too busy.
3. I’m too tired.
4. I’ve ran out of ideas.

This makes me sad because I want to blog. It is frustrating!

Anywho, here is the list that I prepared before my exams had ended. Shall we see how it is getting on?

Completed:

• Finish my exams: Yes I have completed this, not successfully, but it is done.
• Get a job and earn some money: Laugh if you will, but I am currently employed in my Dad’s electrical business. I’ve been out working with him. Yes, manual work. No, I’m not joking. Money is money, serious stuff.
• Clean out my room: I recently got my whole room varnished (it’s entirely built of wood) so it was calling for a makeover. I shall blog about this soon! It just hasn’t been tidy enough to even consider taking pictures of it.
• Send a MAMMOTH amount of fan-mail to different celebrities and test how many will return: YES! I sent away 9 letters last week. Those included were Helen Mirren, Michael McIntyre, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Colin Firth, Daniel Craig, Jamie Oliver, Keira Knightly and Sienna Millar. Will I get any back...who knows! Fingers crossed.
• Get my ears pierced: I got them pierced a fortnight ago, which means this is ticked off my Bucket List too. You may wonder why I did, after waiting for 18 years. Mainly because I felt I was missing out. It was annoying shopping and seeing an awesome pairs of earrings and not being able to purchase them, so why not just fix the problem and stop being so awkward about it?

Not Completed Yet:

• Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Audacity and Premiere to prepare for my Interactive Media Arts course in Colraine: I actually had forgotten I had planned to do this...I still have two months off.
• Learn how to use my graphics tablet: Again, two months off. I’ll get round to it.
• Attempt to practice some photography: Why on earth did I write this one??
• Prepare stuff for university: In due time my friend.
• Order more Snapfish photos: I had planned to do this tonight, but I’m blogging instead.
• Paint some big-ass pictures with acrylic paint: I need to practice little paintings first. I’ve done a total of two but hope to produce more in the next few weeks.
• Have a container sleepover party: This is in preparation. I am currently cleaning and redecorating the container (I shall blog about this too) we just need a night that suits everyone!
• Organise a meet-up/dinner with ‘our lot’ from school: Forgot about this one too, but I think John or Kerri is planning something instead.

Getting there...

• Start driving again: Yah, if someone else asks me about driving I’ll slap their head in. It’s annoying enough that they have changed the test at the end of June. Just making it more difficult for me. I have been out numerous times but it’s surprisingly hard to make times for things you don’t like doing.
• Exercise loads and obtain my goal weight: I’ve been at Slimming World for about 12 weeks now and to be honest, I’m getting nowhere. I lost 1 1/2lbs last week but I could do so much better. It’s hard when I’m out and about to keep following the plan.
• Get a £1 coin money box, collect £1, £2 and notes and not to touch it. Behold! Hundreds of pounds gathered very quickly! : This is going well! I still haven’t touched the money box. It’s very tempting to though. It’s a good way to save so I recommend it.
• Have some more container parties before my friends desert me forever: Friends have been here numerous times already but when the container is finally decorated it will definitely be PARTY TIME.
• Redecorate the container: It is time for the container to get a makeover. It’s a sin I don’t look after it as well as I could. It’s currently getting walls done with new posters and pictures so fingers crossed it will turn out nice.
• Photo blog on Chictopia regularly: For those who don’t know, Chictopia is a community where the users post photographs of themselves, for fashion purposes, and the others post their opinions. Most of the users are absolutely gorgeous, and their photos are very professional, but James, Kerri and I do it for the craic and ours is pitiful. You can find our profile pages here, here and here.

No.

• Go to France and see SM Town on the 10th June: Clearly this did not happen because I did not get tickets (those tickets were as hard to obtain as the 2012 London Olympic tickets) and I would have otherwise blogged about it continously forever.
• Go to London on 19th June and stalk SHINee: Again, this didn’t happen because I’m broke and to be frank, just don’t care enough. Although it was extremely painful watching fancam footage of the five gloriously walking through Heathrow airport.
• Get back to the gym! : Blah! Super angry at this one, I CAN’T go back to the gym because my membership has been cancelled. Since I’m going to university in September Mum thought it would be more sensible to save the money spent there to put towards uni funds.

I have also added a few extra ones:

• Watch a new drama.
• Upload new art pieces onto Deviant Art.
• Meet up with various people over the summer.

And so it may continue...

Until next time,

- Claudia

I SENT A LETTER TO MY LOVE,

Dear Claudia,

I know you feel a bit down at the moment, you’re just very emotional in general. I think you are depressed. Get a new hobby. Do some exercise. Get out more. Talk to your friends even though you feel a little lost with everyone, especially with them at the moment. Watch T.V, listen to music, take it easy. Enjoy half term. If you don’t, now until June is going to be a repeat of last year, and that was just awful.

Dear Romeo,
I’m sorry that I love you I just can’t lie, I hate driving. I love you Romeo, you are so cute and a little dream to drive, but I am sickened learning and even more sick of responding to “Have you got the test yet?” I will hopefully have the R plates up on you eventually, you may just have to wait a little bit longer. Sorry that I suck.

Dear Henry,

Thanks for being for me as a shoulder to type on and waste many hours of my life. I know I would be more healthy without you, but you are probably one of the favourite things I own.

Dear Trampoline,

I miss you greatly. I know we had good times together but I think you are going to have to be replaced now. Thanks for helping me tone up.

Dear Big Bang,

Please return and grant a little more happiness and delight into my iPod. It’s feeling very dry and needs something to spruce it up. T.O.P, dye your hair back to black please. I want to go to L.A and see you today but it’s too far away.

Dear Wardrobe,

You’ll get your door fixed A.S.A.P. Honestly, it’s annoying me too.

Dear Nails,

I love your French manicure, but nothing can last, so enjoy it when you can.

Dear Big Blue Glasses,

You’ve made me like wearing glasses again. Thank you for that.

Dear Container,

I shall clean you soon and we will have a container party together. It will be great fun.

Dear Patricia,

Thank you for all your help. Seriously. It meant a lot. And if I don’t get in, sure, I’ll be gutted, but I tried. And that’s the main thing.

Dear Mickey,

I plan to go out and shoot you if you DON'T STOP BARKING. If I don't, Toby certainly will. I'm pretty sure he could learn how to use a shotgun if I taught him to.

Dear Scrambler Man,

Hello there, I do not know you, but if you ride that stupid quad thing up and down on the farm outside again, I will definitely get out of bed and slash your tyres. The noise is deafening and so so irritating. Especially on Saturday mornings at 9am.

Dear SHINee,

Thank you for inventing Ring Ding Dong. I now have great and a couple of valuable K-pop memories with Amy which I never thought would have happened.

I think I could go on, but I won't!

M is for...

Mentor

I originally had this as music, but you all know what my music taste is, so I found something better.

So I have some GREAT news! If you didn’t hear via Facebook, I got a letter from University of Ulster yesterday! I was actually out at the time, but Mum phoned me asking permission to open it (basically) but I think she had already. Besides the point, I was invited for an interview for DESIGN FOR VISUAL COMMUNICATION!

Yes, the course. THEE course! Not even the foundation year, THE COURSE. The course I’ve been blogging about, and losing sleep thinking about. I feel like I’ve been proposed to. Don’t actually think it’s sunk in properly yet, but I woke up today with a smile on my face, excited to do some ART.

I have like triple the work to do now, because the interviewers will be looking for work that has a foundation year behind them, something I don’t have. After looking at the site, they do accept people from all levels. Wow, I’m so happy.

The first person I told was Patricia. Over the summer, I wrote a letter to Trish on this blog, just because she is so amazing. To fill you all in, Patricia is a friend of my Uncle Gordon who is an artist who now lives in Australia. She also went to Art College and got the highest grade in her year. Lately I’ve been in contact with her via FB, asking her advice about interviews and portfolio work.

She’s helped me out so much. Like, I didn’t realise the immense amount of work that needs to be done. (Example: 10-15 A6 books, 10-15 A4 books and an A1 portfolio with boarded work) She has so much faith in me, constantly repeating “You are going to art college!” I would have given up by now if it wasn’t for her. She even contacted her old art friends and tutors asking for even more information for me. It’s given me the kick I need to work really really hard.

So yeah, Patricia is like my mentor for the next few months. Just one that lives across the globe, able to basically do what she wants. (In some ways, she lives the life I dream to have!) She is my Cheryl, and I am her Cher. She is my Usher, and I am her Justin.

If I don’t get in with all this work, I’ll just accept it, and hope God has something better in store. I wonder will I get a Foundation Course letter too?

I’m going to lock myself in the house for the next few months, until February at least.

If I don’t blog tomorrow or the 25th, I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas from Claud's blog! :)

L IS FOR...

Lowbrows

This post has a ridiculous definition because I thought I could write about one’s guilty pleasures but, alas, I’ve already used the letter G for games. Lowbrow basically means the same thing. A guilty pleasure is an aspect of our lives in which we find a certain amount of joy or comfort, but that we don't want to brag about for fear of what others might think of us, in terms of refinement of taste and basic values.

Today, I’m going to reveal my guilty pleasures!

Digestive Biscuits

Right, I’m just going to start right in, these are in the order that I think of them. I love McVities digestive biscuits. I could eat a whole pack of these in one sitting. Best way to eat them is dipped in tea or made into sandwiches with butter. I would choose these over chocolate. Maryland cookies are pretty high up the biscuit list too.

Eurovision

One of my favourite T.V events every year is the singing competition, Eurovision. I refused to leave the house or go out on Eurovision night because I look forward to it so much. I sit by myself in the sitting room and watch the whole show in one sitting.

To make things worse, I have pen and paper and list the countries, and mark the performance out of 10, as well as a comment or a note to remind me of the act. I then am able to shout and complain if an act I don’t like are given the 10 points. Shame!!

Grocery Shopping

A highlight of my week is going to Asda with Mum to get the weekly groceries. I haven’t figured out why I enjoy this so much. The best bit is getting home and putting everything we bought away in the cupboard. Some kind of satisfaction.

Disney T.V Shows

I don’t think I’m alone in this one. Wizards of Waverly Palace. The Suite Life of Zac and Cody. Hannah Montana. That’s So Raven. Recess. I watch these after school like the little kid I am.

Microwavable Dinners

I eat these. Not all the time. But I do. Guilty.

Asians

Goes without saying.

Good teeth

I have a fascination with people who have amazingly good teeth. I could look at them all day. I guess I’m just jealous.

Baby names

Like many girls do, (be afraid boys!), have a list of baby names to call their future children. My guilty pleasure is looking at baby name sites and listing my favourite ones. I never tell anyone of these names because I’m afraid someone will have a child before I do and steal it!

Beans on toast

Like biscuits, I love beans on toast. It’s one of my favourite meals. I especially like it on Saturdays at 1pm. I think I will have it today.

Awards shows

You thought the Eurovision was bad? I do the same for awards shows, wether it being MTV or Oscars, I watch them all.

Fangirling

I am female and a teenager, which makes me eligible to fangirl. As you would expect, I am single.

Xbox

I also love playing our Xbox 360. I’m not very good at it, but I play fun games like Lego Harry Potter and Civilization. I love conquering countries.

Women dressing as men/Men dressing as women

I saw an article in the Daily Mail yesterday with women dressed as men, like Angelina Jolie in SALT. There were others too, but I can’t remember anymore. A while ago, Lady Gaga dressed like man for a photo shoot. Korean idols disguise themselves girls all the time. (Idek why DO they do that?!)

Yeah, I can see why people think it’s really gross and totally wrong, yet, I think they look REALLY good! My guilty pleasure. I love it.

Getting post

Everyday at 4pm, I check the letterbox to see if I’ve got any post. I often would subscribe or not tick the box on forms so I can receive stuff, even if it’s complete rubbish. I just love getting post.

Take Me Out

Hands up if you watch Saturday Night T.V! Yes, I am a fan of ITV 1’s Take Me Out. Where about 20 ditzy slappers in mini-skirts stand behind light-up buzzers and decide if the single guy is worth fighting over to get a date. This poor guy, usually a footballer, appears from a platform coming down, so it’s really intense because everyone is hoping for a real “fitty.” When Paddy McGuinness says, “No likey, no lighty!” If the slags aren’t interested in the guy, they put their light on their buzzer out. Their lines are so corny too, with a slight sexual innuendo stuck in somewhere. The whole thing would make you shake your head slowly in shame, but you can’t take your eyes of it. It’s on tonight at 8pm, so don’t miss it!

Talking to guys just for the sake of it

In numerous occasions when I’m out, I would try to talk to sales person as much as possible. But only if they are a guy. Doesn’t matter if they are young or old, straight or gay, I just love talking to people working. One time, a guy in Schuh came over to me and asked where did I get my glasses, it made my whole day!

Making lists

This is the way I live. I could not survive without my to-do list on my phone. I then make the list into a schedule for the next coming week, and if something gets in the way or faults my running of my schedule, there will be blood.

Glasses

I am going to end this embarrassing list with my secret love for people wearing glasses. Although I hate wearing my own, when I see a guy wearing glasses, I go weak in the knees. Nothing could be more sexy than that. However, they MUST be real! No false/fashion specs going on, I don’t understand why people do that! Some boys just look amazing wearing them: wether looking intelligent or super geeky, I love it!

Okay, I’m done. Try not to think any less of me after that!

What’s your guilty pleasure?

K is for...

Korea

Lately, Korea has unfortunately been in the news for all the wrong reasons. With North Korea threatening the South with nuclear attacks are sending the world into panic about a possible World War 3, which is crazy and terrifying too!

If you all know me well enough, I’ve had an interest in S. Korea for the past year now. No particular reason, I just find the country and it’s culture interesting. It’s a rather unusual interest to have I know, but being me, I don’t actually care what other people say because I like being different.

What I actually intended for this post was just to list my favourite idols, haha fail. It's good to be a teenager! See if I was any older I couldn't get away with this idiocy because that would make me a freaky old lady who likes chinky boys. (technically, they are Korean, which makes them kinky...baha thanks tumblr for that one) teehee. LOL CRINGE.

Okay, I think this is a very rough order? Well, I'm certain T.O.P is number one in my favourites. Dayum he's just so sexy! Such a big pimp, actually. He makes great music too. I love Big Bang!

Eunhyuk is my bias in Suju: Not because of his looks (because, let's be honest, he looks like a human monkey) but he's absolutely hilarious and adorable.

I just placed these three together: all are other members of Suju too, but are totally different.

Siwon is so perfect: Christian guy, muscles carved by angels, kindhearted and so generous: he's the kind of man a mother would want as a son-in-law.

Henry Lau is a cutie: he's got such chubby cheeks! Moochi Moochi! And he plays the violin, so awesome.

Heechul, where do you start?! Okay, look at it this way; if you know me well enough, compare him to me. Temperamental. Brutally honest. Very vain. And there you go, that's Kim Heechul.

Minho Choi, isn't he just adorable? My favourite member of SHINee. He's so tall! Grow your hair back Minho, you suited it longer m'boy!

Daesung is another guy from Big Bang: he's so always so positive and happy!

Yoochun!! I have no reason at all why I love this guy, but he's my favourite from Dong Bang Shin Ki.

(Damn! Just noticed I wrote Mickey Yoochun, his name is Micky!! Aragh!!)

James once compared Jaejoong to Gok Wan on Facebook. Actually, according to statistics, he's won best looking guy in Asia like three times in a row. I think he's alright, but I much prefer T.O.P.

So yeah, that's it. I'm sorry if that was painful for you to read. Making the pictures were so much more fun than writing this post.

JUST KIDDING IT TOOK ME FOREVER TO PUT THIS POST TOGETHER YOU BETTER HAVE ENJOYED IT.

Mum: Claudia, I'm putting a stop to this korean nonsense, it's getting ridiculous now. I just can't listen to it anymore.

Me:

G is for...

Games

So in this entry, I will list a few of my favourite video games. I’m not a professional gamer, neither do I have the time to play games very often so don't laugh.

The Sims 2 (Playstation 2)

I was first introduced into the world of Sims when I bought the first ‘The Sims’ game for Playstation 2 seven years ago. Building and furbishing a house and creating mini versions of myself and friends to live in there left me completely hooked. It got better when they made The Sims 2: you could then let your Sims walk about. I would still take notions and play it sometimes.

Unfortunately I haven’t had the privilege to play Sims 3, I was a little put off when it didn’t arrive on the Playstation. Can’t say I’m a fan of computer games either: and getting games Mac compatible can be a right pain. Unless it’s Petz 4. I LOVED Pets 4 for Windows.

Mario Kart Wii (Nintendo Wii)

Going to do a Kanye here. The best game of all time. ALL TIME. In my eyes, Mario Kart rules over every game that has ever been created for any console ever.

I bought this like 3 years ago and still play it least once a month. I love how it properly is able to go online and is actually fun when you do. Also it doesn’t matter what time of day you log on at, there are always others in the racing area playing too.

It’s the only game I am able to get competitive in. In everything else I’m just like “Meh it’s just a game, I don’t care enough” But MARIO KART, when I play, if I don’t place in a race things get very serious. It’s like men and football, shouting/swearing at the t.v, that kinda thing.

Lego Harry Potter (Xbox)

Even though I’m really poor at this game I secretly love it. I always need Jared’s help, who seems to be a game expert. It’s so simple and fun. The little characters are hilarious, especially in this Harry Potter version, because we know the characters so well from the books and films. Lego games are the best!

Sid Meyer’s Civilization Revolution (Xbox)

If you monitor my MSN/X-boxing time, you may have observed in the months of G.C.S.E study leave I was completely hooked on this game. If you haven’t heard of it, I’ll tell you. It’s like your the King/Emperor of a country of your choice, and you fight and trade to take over other countries. It sounds super dorky but really challenging. The power really goes to your head, it’s like the aim is world domination! Alas, I have only completed the Chieftain level, someday I’ll attempt to become a Warlord. (See, I’m completely hopeless!)

Wii Fit (Wii)

Since quitting Slimming World (Did I tell you’s that?) I have been monitoring my weight weekly on the Wii Fit. It’s a cheaper alternative compared to paying £5 to say you have put a pound on. So far, so good. I just need to lose 4lb for Christmas. "Don't hold your breath, it will raise your blood pressure!"

What's everyone else's favourite games?

- Claudia

F is for...

Friends

Being human, I do have friends, even if I don’t blog about them much.

Not in order:

Kerri Nicholson- People describe her as the cool one but I know her well enough to know otherwise, jk jk :) Kerri is awesome: she always has great ideas for things which makes her a fantastic Head Girl. Outside school she’s so much fun: wee days out to Belfast are mighty craic, even going to Newcastle Mauds for some banter is brilliant. We share some really random interests too- who else would put up with a friend who likes Suju and the JoBros?

Amy McKee- The crazy one- Amy is strong-willed..and full of spirit! She’s the one that speaks truthfully when others wouldn’t dare, even if it could get her in trouble or if no one else agrees! She’s hilarious too, her ‘rants’ about her family or R.E make me laugh so much. We never agree on anything though, but for some reason it works for us being friends. We have just one thing in common: We both love Shannon!

Jordan Minnis- Jordan is the loud one because she never stops shouting! She’s really cool though, really great at working with the younger ones through S.U and stuff. She is great craic too: she knows how to start up a conversation. We’ve had great memories on msn! Giant calculators, sunglasses at night, the golden compass and of course, NANCY! (R.I.P)

Sarah Bolton- the more unusual one, who often hangs about with the boys! Sarah is class- she’s so sweet and we have had great memories. “Hi, I’m Claudia” “and I’m Sarah.” Both: “and we’re..your STALKERS.”

Naomi Stevenson- the quiet one. Naomi is my art buddy! I like her taste in music but not in men, we discovered during the art trip. We ♥ art.

James Mooney- The only guy? Yeah James is so cool, we both love Glee! He’s one of them people that you don’t know what way to take at the start until you get used to them, then you realise how hilarious they are. We only became friends over the summer, when he somehow managed to visit my house with Amy more than anyone, we sat and drunk tea and ate delicious cookies! Viva la moth!

Elizabeth Morris- Ah Elizabeth! So gentle, so kind, so organised! Elizabeth is one of the most sweetest people I have ever met: she doesn’t get angry or annoyed even in the worst situations. She’s recently starting to use Facebook: I don’t know if you’ll ever read this Lizzie, but we all love you!

Mary-Jane McBride- MJ/Mayjay can be summed up in few words: Pokemon and Anime. I think I’m attracted to unusual people because Mary-Jane is definitely one of them. Not in a bad way though! She makes me laugh a lot, and we get along very well: even if it looks like we constantly are insulting each other!

Alison Foster- You know how there are certain people you just love? Alison is one of them for me. Not only is she hilarious, everything about her makes me laugh: I must admit I feel quite annoyed somedays if she doesn’t come in! She makes my whole morning. But not only that, she’s really understanding too. I’m so glad she moved to our school, because I’m proud to call her my friend!

Rachel Haugh- Ah! Rachel has been my friend for such a long time! One of my remaining Primary School friends. Rach is so laid back, I could shake her sometimes: but it’s probably a good thing because she keeps me from losing my cool. She just accepts things and it’s so easy to talk to her. And I get to hear all the craic on the bus and in I.C.T. Bus buddies forever!

Noelle Gordon- Good owl’ Noelle. I don’t think a lot of people really understand her, but I really do like Noelle! She’s so chatty and so nice to me, ever since we sat beside each other in French in 4th year. We’ve never fallen out either, I hope we can be friends for a long time.

No doubt about it, all these guys would be at my 18th if I plan to have one.

Thank you for being my friends!! :) x

E is for...

Emma

I questioned Emma in school today about this meme because I was struggling to think of words for some of the letters. So I gave her the letter E, and she replied “Obviously, write about me!” So here it goes Emma...

So I’ve known Emma Hanna since 1st year, maybe a little bit before. We knew through her teacher mum and my teacher aunt working together yadadada. So here is a timeline of our friendship.

1st Year Claudia: A complete loser. I’m so glad I didn’t know her, because if Present Me went back to 2003 she would beat the crap out of her and Present Me would cease to exist.

1st year Emma: Also a loser. Known as Mrs Hanna’s daughter, and the smartest girl in the year who read the dictionary.

Conclusion: We had each other: losers together. Fairly happy in our loser bubble.

2nd Year Claudia: Blonde. BLONDE. Why did I dye my hair blonde?? Anyway, 2NDY ‘Claudz’ wasn’t much cooler but at least it wasn’t first year.

2nd Year Emma: I don’t really remember Emma? We all hung out with Rachel, Tina and Laura so I think I paid attention to them more.. or maybe Emma was very quiet.

Conclusion: Not very close to be honest.

3rd Year Claudia: Go DIE. DIE. DIE. DIE. I hate hate hate 3rdYearClaudia. Big EMO. When I see Emos in our school/everywhere else I want to smack their face off and tell them to stop wasting their time being depressed and go and listen to some good music that doesn’t tell you to kill yourself.....Thankfully I have matured.

Any benefits of this year? Well I think being like this for a year built up my character which you see today: I’m still mean. >:)

3rd Year Emma: I think I bullied Emma in 3rd year because I hated everything. Sorry bbz. Thanks for sticking with me through that horrendous time of my life.

Conclusion: The past stays in the past. Just don’t bring it up again ever. “You can’t repeat the past? Of course you can!” -

JAY, I REALLY DON’T WANT THAT PAST REPEATED. ☹

4th Year Claudia: I went past the immaturity and started to go out places. I also cut my hair into a bob. (Note to self, don’t ever ever do that again: it’s hell to grow out)

4th Year Emma: We were friends. We drifted away from Rach etc and started hanging out with Jordan, Kerri etc.

Conclusion: Things got better.

5th Year Claudia: Ah! My JoBros Year!

5th Year Emma: I remember Emma liked Narnia and Transformers.

Conclusion: We were very good friends again. Even if we had little in common.

L6th Claudia: Hehe! The year I started my ‘obsession’ with Asian guys! I found Super Junior on Youtube, and it went on from there. I also put on a lot of weight. Boo! And school was really getting me down from the workload and I didn’t go out much.

L6th Emma: Emma also joined in on the Suju obsession and it was surely the best craic! Haha, Emma's favourite was Hankyung! (Still makes me laugh for no apparent reason) We had FunFridays at Emma’s house and it was the highlight of my week.

Conclusion: We learnt Suju’s names and some Korean too, this language practiced on a real Korean guy in London! Amazing.

U6th Claudia: Ah! Last year of school!! I lost a lot of weight and think I gained more confidence. So far, I’ve been so busy going places and taking part in different activities as well as juggling schoolwork and a social life. And I still like K-Pop but I’m not as addicted as last year. S’all good!

U6th Emma: Don’t know how Emma does it, but she’s doing 4 A-Levels and soldiering along well. We don’t talk about K-pop as much, and we haven’t had a FunFriday since September! We still talk away though!

Conclusion: All is well!

Yup, I think that’s it. There is probably so much more that could be included here but my brain is going as mushy as the snow tonight! ☃

Happy Snow Day everyone!

Lots of Love, from your favourite blogger,

Claudia