Things Thursday

So I've decided that this'll be a weekly thing.

I made a similar post 2 weeks ago and called it a friday run-down. This is just things - however many I want - and will be recurring every thursday.  Much less pressure.

1. I changed my blog name. It seems I've veered very far of my original movie/tv/social media topic choice. This one says more about me. personal? perhaps. But I'm happy with it.

2.  King's Speech is finally out and I still haven't seen it. My parents aren't happy with me. They're both speech pathologists, aha their whole office saw it like the day it came out. Anyways I've only heard good reviews and obviously the Oscar's made their opinion clear...
I'm a litte ashamed that I haven't gotten to it yet, but I have it now and plan to watch it tonight!

3. On that note, I've had a sick obsession with popcorn lately and will definitely need to make a stop at the grocery store prior to enjoying Colin Firth's stammering. Running low in the kernel department!

4.Aha so speaking of food (oh this post has awesome segues!!!), I will admit to my love for kitchen appliances. Small ones. Stovetops are nice and all, but what about food processors or  toaster ovens. Oh I love just talking about them. Aha anyways, I have a blender but it really hasn't been doing the trick lately. Just not enough kick in the kitchen!
The current items on my wish list?
There are three....

George Foreman Grill

Juicer

Food Processor

G'uhhh those are good looking machines.
Is that weird?
aha, I need opinions people! I might end up caving by the end of the month... yes, yes, terrible self-control. Which ones are the most useful? favourite meals to make?? Help?

5. I've written 5 exams in the last 9 days, one to go. German on Monday, cannot come soon enough!

6. TV is back after a few weeks off. Cougar Town, House, Gossip Girl and Glee have been watched. Still on the fence about all of them. I'll give them all a general rating of 'meh'.

I'm holding out for Criminal Minds. 

7. I bought a curling iron last week. I don't know if anybody does that anymore... aha I'm that annoying girl with the pin-straight hair... Anyways, I've been abusing it. Love it, though curly hair does tend to make me look like a 5 year old, and I've already got the babyface ... bartenders will not be pleased with me.

What, I need ID?

So happy it's the weekend, off to a dinner date with long-lost friends!
I think the majority of you are finished your exams now, so congratulations, and happy celebrations/move-outs/home-town-reunions!
Wish me luck for German!
and your two cents on appliances would be greatly appreciated!

Auf Wiedersehen!

Lets talk quality distractions.

As I've mentioned in past posts, I have a slight television habit. 

And because I don't have much life-news to talk about recently (seeing as my days and nights are spent confined to a library cubicle) I figured I could spread the word about a few favourites.
I get to live vicariously through your enjoyment!

Anyways, the thing is, I go through TV as if it were my job. I speed through seasons in days. Aha, I'm not proud of this, but if you'll hold back your judgements, I'll use this obsession to your benefit.
Today I give you 3 new shows, take your pick! Tell me which ones you're happy with! Spread the word!

We'll call this 'the British edition'.
CLICK ON PICTURES IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE TRAILERS. 

1) At the top of my list for british shows, would have to be Misfits. General concept is that, after a freak storm, a group of kids doing their community service for their respective misdemeanors get various 'supernatural' powers. I really wasn't interested after hearing the plot, but I decided to give it a shot (thanks for the push, Bri!) . Robert Sheehan's amazing one liners (delivered with an Irish accent no less) owned the show & the suspense got me totally hooked. I guess you could classify the whole series as 'dark humour'.
As a testimonial, I had my brother watch.
Sean usually tosses every suggestion I give him out the window. But he watched both seasons in 2 days.
And then spread the news to his friends.
I seriously hope you'll give this one an honest shot - watch the first two episodes before deciding it's not for you. 

2) Recently at work, much to my delight, we've had The Inbetweeners playing in the lunch room.
My friend Richard had spoken of its genius back around christmas time and after looking into it, I managed to watch all 3 seasons within a week.
The show is about 4 socially awkward school friends desperate to hookup with girls and get drunk. Simplest plot everr.

There's really not much to explain. Everyone who's seen the show loves it. Each one of the characters is hilarious in their own right. 

It just got signed for a movie.

3) I think most people have heard of Skins. I've been hooked on the show since first year. A lot of people only like the first 2 seasons (so these are the ones I'm recommending), but even with the completely new casts I love seasons 3-5.
Concept: a group of kids in 6th form trying to have a good time. Raves, drugs & sex are the main contributors to the shows entertainment to be honest, so I know it's not for everyone.
The problem I have right now talking about Skins, is that the states have decided to take the show on for themselves.
I've heard that it's gotten a little better, but the pilot for american version killed me and I couldn't finish it. Please, if you've seen the american version of Skins and didn't like what you saw, give the original version a chance!

cast from season 1 & 2

If you're having trouble getting your hands on any of the shows let me know!

And if you have any opinions/questions/reviews of your own send them this wayyyy =]
x
alright my head is reasonably clear, that's all the time I get - back to the books!

She called it 'senioritis'

Have you noticed the pattern yet?
Procrastination, distractions, summer day-dreams etc.
and if you know me personally, my whining isn't any less obnoxious face-to-face.
My friend Liia laid it out bluntly for me.
"It's senioritis. I've got it too. I am actively doing nothing" 

Last week I got my grad pictures taken.
(Those will be fun - headcold/sinus infection - I'll be lucky if I recognize myself after the photoshop...)
I think that, in wearing that gown and holding those flowers, my brain skipped through to June convocation.

I began my bachelor's degree 43 months ago and about 42.5 months in, my brain checked out. Aha, could explain the creation of this here blog...
Put me to work, put me to bed, put me in a cave if you want, but don't think about putting me back to the books.

So here's my game plan. I am going to finish these assignments to the best of my ability. I've got 2. They can be tackled before the weekend's up. But tonight, to reward myself for 42.5months of being a student (and 2 weeks of total lethargic screen-staring), I am celebrating à la Cougar Town. 

WANT: Big Joe, he can hold an entire bottle of wine.

I'm going to dose myself with high levels of Resveratrol to lower my blood sugar and increase my lifespan.
But more specifically, chug it down so that I can say:
 Tonight, not a single fuck was given.