Soundtrack to my Life...

Try this . . . copy and paste onto your own blog and follow the instructions. But first read mine!

Music from and inspired by the life of Laura
If your life was a movie, what would the soundtrack be??? Copy this and post it again with your answers!

So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool....because you're not!

Opening Credits: Counting Crows – Accidentally in Love

Waking Up: Snow Patrol – We can run away now they’re all gone

First Day At School: Sheryl Crowe – Talk to the One Who Made You

Falling In Love: Jack Johnston – If I could

Fight Song: Gregson and Williams – Fiona’s Secret

Breaking Up: Hanson – Strong Enough to Break

Formal: Avril Lavigne – I’m with You

Life's OK: The Feeling – Same Old Stuff

Mental Breakdown: Sheryl Crowe – Everyday is a Winding Road

Driving: Gregson and Williams – Merry Men

Flashback: Five for Fighting - Superman

Getting Back Together: Switchfoot – Dare You to Move

Birth of Child: Keane – Leaving so Soon?

Wedding: Avril Lavigne – Naked (!!!)

Final Battle: Gregson and Williams – Singing Princess

Death Scene: Coldplay – Track 13 (Got No Names from this CD) – but something about my time has come so pretty relevant.

Funeral Song: Gregson and Williams – Ogre Hunters/Fairytale Deathcamp

End Credits: George Gershwin – Left All Alone Again Blues (Piano song)

Actually the only one that wasn't in any way relevant was the driving song, perhaps for the fight, the airy fairy music of shrek might not be the best either.

Lesson to Learn From...

I just read this article in BBC News and found it hilarious. Apparently Jeremy Clarkson rubbished claims that the stolen disks could help fraudsters and published his bank details in a newspaper. Read the story to find out what happened. I especially love the last like (his turnaround) so make sure you read to the end.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7174760.stm

I actually don't think that's made a link, so copy and paste the address into your browser (becuase I know it's not correct to say 'Internet Explorer' due to people using Firefox, or dear forbid 'THE INTERNET'!!!)

So...It's been a while/Happy New Year!

I thought it was about time Jennifer Anniston ceased to be at the top of my page - especially since the photo is of her smoking!!!

Happy New Year to everybody who reads this blog (probably about 5 people judging by the comments, but I could be wrong!) I hope you've been having a good one so far, I have had a busy one, just starting to calm down now in time for the new term. (For which, by the way, I still have to wash all my work clothes!)

We had the most amazing praise band practice today, I don't know what was different about it (I know I certainly didn't play my best) but there were just a lot of creative ideas being bounced about. And then we went out for lunch in Springsteens which was equally good.

Note: don't ever go to Springsteens for lunch if you don't want to eat a lot!

So... what am I doing the rest of the day? Well, washing my work clothes for a start, then a little bit of maths/PE/Thinking Skills planning, maybe making some resources, then hopefully out for dinner with Lisa and Gayle.

:)

I really gotta stop doing these quizzes, but I did like this result!

You Are Jennifer Aniston

Girl next door with a free spirit. You're low key and naturally sexy. Sweet and approachable, people are attracted to your upbeat attitude. And even when life doesn't go your way, you always eventually turn things around.

Are You More Like Jennifer or Angelina?

Facebook removes the word 'is' from status updates...

... and it makes the front page on MSN Today! That said it is significant as people are now free to write in whatever tense they want rather than using present participles (the words we use with 'is' and 'are'). BUT ... and this is a big BUT ... I kinda liked the restriction because it was a challenge to make what you wanted to say fit with the start of the sentence! Of course I haven't really shown off my knowledge of grammar very well by starting a sentence with 'but'. BAD GIRL LAURA!

"You work well in a group and contribute heartily - without needing to take the lead". Dermo how did you ever end up being a drummer?

And I thought I should be a pianist...

You Should Play the Drums

You are often hyper, restless, and full of a little too much zeal. However, people may be surprised to know that you can focus your energy well. You are driven and engaged enough to be a great drummer... and you have the stamina to practice for hours. In fact, when you can channel your energy productively, it only increases! You are independent and spirited... but also consistent. You can definitely keep the beat. You work well in a group and contribute heartily - without needing to take the lead. Your dominant personality characteristic: your aggression Your secondary personality characteristic: your precision

What Musical Instrument Should You Play?

I Love Black&White

I have recently caught the bug for black and white photography - here are some of the results...

Okay that one wasn't taken BY me!!!

Woohoo!

This is my first post from my laptop in my own house - woohoo!

I forgot to mention that last night I bought some wool and a pattern and am now in the process of knitting a cushion cover. It sounds a little artsy-craftsy but trust me it will look cool. I've done 15 rows and that's after ripping out my first four because I forgot how to knit and I had been doing a stitch that was a cross between a knit and a purl!

Dream Catch Me

I have a whole weekend of freedom! I really probably shouldn't but I never get anything done at the weekend anyway and we have a staff day on Monday, so I can do Tuesday's work on Monday night. So, a guilt-free weekend of fun! I've already started it off well by going out to Springsteens tonight. Where we took random black-and-white photographs. I can't put them up here because I left my camera lead somewhere else!

THE EXTENT OF MY WEEKNIGHT SOCIAL LIFE...

This is one of those rare occasions where I have time to actually go out of the house and go to the library to use the internet! Last night I got to Tesco so I'm beginnning to think I'm much more relaxed than I was a month ago. I've just finished Friends series 4 so I'm stuck for something to watch while having my dinner - oh dear well maybe I'll be able to concentrate better on my food...

My weeknight social life consists of trips to the garage and tesco, sending emails and texts...that's about it really at the moment!

Hope you're all well and don't all object to my 'seductive' tea drinking post!

Old Pictures

I found a couple of pictures of me on people's Facebook profiles so I just thought I'd post them up here. A bit vain I know. But maybe not because the 80s attire I wore to Sarah's hen night isn't all that flattering!

















I Love Tea!














Sarah is embarrassed by the childhood photos all around her friend's kitchen...maybe!













A picture of a person taking a picture of a person taking a picture of a person taking a picture of a person taking a picture... you could go on!

I also act my age! How flukey is that! Note to Dermo: am therefore obviously not immature.

You Are 22 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

You Should Be a Teacher

You are patient, optimistic, and good at explaining things. You work well with all types of people, and you are a good role model. Success and positive outcomes are extremely important to you. You are both a good leader and instructor. People look up to and depend on you. You do best when you: - Can see the results of your work - Are able to teach someone a new skill You would also be a good nurse or non fiction writer.

What Should You Be When You Grow Up?

Well, whaddyaknow? I actually couldn't have fixed this - it was one of those random choose the picture that appeals to you most kind of quizzes!

Your Driving Is is: 82% Male, 18% Female

According to studies, you drive like a typical male. You're reckless, aggressive, and see driving as a game. And while you like to live on the edge a little, you still know how to drive safely.

Do You Drive Like a Guy or a Girl?

In 1985 (the year you were born)

Ronald Reagan is president of the US Live Aid, a 17 hour rock concert broadcasts worldwide from London and Philadelphia, raising $70 million for starving Africans An 8.1 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico City and results in about 25,000 deaths Vocano "Nevada del Ruiz" erupts near Bogota, Columbia causing mud slides that bury two towns American Jew Jonathan Pollard is arrested for giving military secrets to Israel Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader New Coke is released on the 99th anniversary of Coca-Cola The GNU Manifesto first written by Richard Stallman Kansas City Royals win the World series San Francisco 49ers win Superbowl XIX Edmonton Oilers win the Stanley Cup Back to the Future is the top grossing film Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis is published David Lee Roth leaves Van Halen to begin a solo career "Careless Whisper" by Wham! spends the most time at the top of the US charts Elmo is introduced on Sesame Street The Golden Girls and Growing Pains premiere

What Happened the Year You Were Born?

~Wedding Bells~

Yesterday I was at Louise and Stephen's wedding! It was a lovely day, they didn't get any rain and everybody looked stunning! I really enjoyed being there and spent most of the evening up on the dance floor. Unfortunately I brought with me a camera with a dead battery and so I don't have any photos but I'll hopefully get some off somebody else. (Note to self: don't do this again - always remember camera and always charge up the battery.)

While I had a lovely day, it was also a momentus and scary occasion in two ways. First of all, Louise is the first of my childhood friends to get married. Not the first of my peers, but if you take for example Rachel and Statto, I've only really been friendly with Rachel for about 4 or 5 years. I've known Louise at least since we were about 3 if not in creche before that!!! And now she's married! The second reason I was talking with Tim about yesterday was that she is the first of our age group in Campaigners also to get married. I wonder who will be next??? Watch this space (and no that doesn't mean it's going to be me, I just mean I'll post about whoever is next!)

Shine

Not to be left out, I thought I'd better jump on the bandwagon and post about my little bit of graffitti in the dust on the church piano also mentioned on Dermo and Elia's blogs! I never thought it would attract so much attention as I doodled during a Thicket practice over a year ago but I guess no-one else has played that piano with the lid up either in the past year which is why the boys had to photograph it when they found it!!!

Also attracting my own attention today was the new BBC2 teen drama Falcon Beach. I didn't really mean to watch it although I was wondering if it was the new one meant to be based on Friends when it came on. But about five minutes into the programme I thought the scenery looked similar to Winnipeg Beach, a place I visited with Rebecca when I was in Canada! Checking the TV Times I read that it was based in Canada but was supposed to be a seaside town. Other little things seemed familiar and even the licence plates looked like Manitoban ones. Then I saw the church and I looked back to my pictures and it was the same church. Same boardwalk, same arcade, same streets, same water tower. I was pretty sure it had been filmed in Winnipeg Beach and this was confirmed when I watched the credits!! So there you go - I've been to the place where Falcon Beach is set. And I bet none of you have :)

Watch it yourself next time it's on and look out for these landmarks! Salty's is where Tanya tried to get the bus in today's episode!

You are my joy (ode to the beach - that isn't in the title that's just my interpretation)

I haven't posted on this for a while and I won't apologise because I've been really busy and have had a lack of internet. What I will do is tell you what I've been doing - which is working, working, working. And eating. And sleeping (just a little) and doing a few cool things at the weekends (Crazy Golf with the Whitehead crew was very cool). I'm staying up on the North Coast this weekend so will not be doing any crazy stuff but will have access to the beach (joy of all joys - I LOVE THE BEACH!!!).