Showing posts with label random. Show all posts
Showing posts with label random. Show all posts

27.2.10

Obsessed right now: WTF stories (weird, true, freaky)

I was browsing online just randomly at news.com.au and I came across this strange but interesting segment of news stories that are the perfect combination of Weird, True and Freaky with articles from 'World's oldest dog: a pub regular' to 'Stab victim didn't notice knife in neck'. As you can probably tell, it already seems quite light hearted and comical but very true! Here is the link so you can have a look at the stories for yourself:


Have fun!

So many good movies to watch right now.

Here is a quick list of the movies I am dying to watch...

- Precious
- The Blind Side
- Bright Star
- Alice in Wonderland
- Dear John
- Remember Me
- From Paris with love
- A single man

Oh dear, that's about $20 per movie so $160 in total. Movie marathon anyone?

13.2.10

Happy Chinese New Year!

All lessons held on the 14th of February 2010 are cancelled due to Chinese New Year. I hope you have a lovely short break and wish you lots of luck, health, happiness and prosperity comes your way. I apologise for any inconvenience for the short notice.

24.1.10

Poetry: Onamatopoeia.

Sound words are sometimes called echoic because they echo or sound like the nature sounds of objects, people or actions. The use of such sound words in poetry is called onomatopoeia. The following poem puts this idea into practice.

The Onomatopoeia River

Glade...shade...pool...cool...
Fickle...trickle...supple...able
Yearning...trending...wending.

(Read each line faster)
Amble, addle, dawdle, dabble,
Babble, bubble, gurgle, gambol,
Bustle, hustle tussle, tumble,
Mumble, grumble-rumble, hurtle-
Lunge! Plunge!
Splash! Spray,
Flay, fume.
Gnash! Lash! Rage, wage.

(read each line slower)
Freed, speed...
Weed...reed...
Haze...laze...
Hide...glide...
Wide...tide.

By Max Dunn.

20.12.09

Some fun cheap holiday thrills.

Everyone (including myself) all have a wonderful long summer break ahead of us. Some people may have schedules which are just bursting at the brim, whilst others are struggling to find a cheap and simple holiday thrill. I like to think of myself as just in the middle of the two. Here is a list of some cheap (and chic) things to do in the holidays:

1. Have a picnic in Hyde Park or the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Grab your friends, a picnic blanket, basket and a pair of sunglasses and have a blast just chilling out in the beautiful grassy terrains of iconic parks in Sydney. Listen to the surrounding crowds and buskers for a true taste of the calmer city on the cheap. Sandwiches, baguettes and fresh fruit platters are a must.

2. Watch a movie at Dendy Cinemas on King Street in Newtown.
If you love anything out of the ordinary and alternative, Dendy Cinemas and Newtown is the place to be these holidays. Dendy Cinemas is my choice for the best place to watch movies (other than home) because there are usually less crowds and a lot of international and local films available to watch. It is less mainstream in content and far more interesting.

3. Visit Bondi, Glebe and/or Paddington markets
Visit some iconic Sydney markets and make the most of a budget savvy shopping day in the outskirts of Sydney city. Markets are perfect for cheap items, knick knacks, vintage, clothes, accesories and food. Affordable and stylish, markets are easy ways to go out and have a good time.

4. Go magazine shopping at Mag-nation on King Street.
Mag-nation is this new store which has recently opened with some great success. Supplying a large range of local and international magazines from all over the world, mag-nation is the tabloid lovers ideal inner city mecca. From the New York Times to Vogue Nippon, Dazed & Confused to Vanity Fair, you'll be able to spend hours pondering over these glossies for some time.

5. Eat Yum-Cha in Chinatown.
So cheap and so delicious, Yum-Cha would have to be the daily alternative to cocktails in the morning. Enjoy the fresh aromas of steaming tea along with the many exotic Asian influences in the dishes. Visit a Yum-Chas place with your friends as it's even cheaper.

I'm positive this short list will keep you busy for a little while, if you need any more ideas, let me know!

Restaurants for the festive season.

I assume that the many students who won't be hosting a Christmas Eve, Christmas or New Years lunch or dinner at their place would perhaps instead be dining out, and this information has inspired me to create a list of the top five restaurants to splurge at for the festive season.

1. Wildfire
www.wildfire.com

2. Glass
www.glassbrasserie.com.au

3. Aria
www.ariarestaurant.com/Aria-Sydney

4. Ichi Ban Teppanyaki
www.ichicbanteppan-yaki.com.au

5. Sir Stamford Plaza
www.stamford.com.au

Enjoy!

6.12.09

Last student survey for 2009.

Let's end the year happily with a randomly lovely last survey.

1. What are three things on your to-do list?
2. What are some things on your Christmas wishlist/to-buy list?
3. What are your Summer Holiday plans?
4. What are five of your current obsessions?
5. Where is your favourite place in the whole wide world?
6. What makes you happy?
7. What is your favourite music genre/artists?
8. Who inspires you?
9. What is your favourite food?
10. What is one word to describe you?

Write your responses in the comments section. Cheers.

The World's Hardest Game.

With a mix of IQ, logic and computer skills, the World's hardest game is really one to remember. I've only had a peek at it but it seems rather intense, let me know how you guys go with the levels. Here's the link for your reference.


Have fun!

30.11.09

Kris Kringle Online.

So the Kris Kringle names are out and it's obviously time to start checking out cheap and chic gifts. Here are my favourite online sites which will have Christmas presents and cheaper than chips Kris Kringle sorted almost instantly!

- www.smiggle.com.au
- www.prettyinpink.com.au
- www.apple.com/itunes
- www.amazon.com/au
- www.thebodyshop.com.au
- www.toysonline.com.au
- www.sweetstems.com.au

So, a reminder that the budget is $10 and gifts should be wrapped/packaged/well presented with a Christmas card as it is just a polite thing to do. I hope no one gives their K.K a gift in a white Big W bag or whatnot as I will scream! Enjoy!

23.11.09

Another tip for the ladies this time!

Sorry for being so random with the whole XMAS craziness, I just can't help it...and know that you all secretly love it. Anyways, to all of my lovely female students who had no idea what to put on their Christmas wishlists or just any wishlist, in general, let me introduce you to the fabulous world of luxury heels. You can stop reading as of now, if it really seems like a bore. So here's my story: I was just browsing the sites for some new things to buy (actually let's call it 'online window shopping') and I came across these magnifique heels which I think some of my girly year nine students will absolutely adore. They are the cutest little heels ever and (if you do get them) it will be your first taste of the high life to come! I'm not sure if you know the designer Vivienne Westwood? Well, Vivienne Westwood is like one of Britain's most ahhhh-mazing eccetric designers who has dressed absolutely everyone (that needs to be dressed) and she's collaborated with Aussie shoe label, Melissa, in a creating the ultimate pair of girly chic heels which come at an affordable yet luxe price! These heels are so Alice in Wonderland-whimsical and timeless and I'm pretty sure your parents will let you get away with it! And if your parents don't let you get them, try saving your cash up. Seriously, a good $20 something a week saved, is money you can further spend later (on these shoes, of course!) My favourite is the Melissa/Vivienne Westwood 'Lady Dragon' heels in fuschia.
These will seriously be the best thing you'll ever buy to end 2009 and will take you from the Summer Christmas season to the parties, weekends, weddings, dinners and New Years instantly. Such an affordable investment piece. Anyhow, I have finished my ranting and hope you all heart the heels even if they didn't directly tickle your fancy...or you are in denial.

Check out frockaholics.com for more heels. I'm thinking of writing a separate shoe blog. Keep your eyes opened for it. Please comment or email me if you're interested.

Christmas Treats for the ladies.

I am pretty sure I just made girly Christmas shopping for the boys (to buy for girls), a whole lot more easier. I am absolutely head over heels in love with this very tres chic range of delectable yet affordable designer chocolate by Jessica Walker. With chocolate designs ranging from a chic pair of chocolate stillettos or miniature handbags to designer chocolate cracker sets, Jessica Walker chocolates feature as a wonderful choice for a deliciously sentimental Christmas gift idea. The Jessica Walker signature "medium shoes in tube" chocolate is available for a generous price of just $11.84. That's a treat that's good enough to eat. Now I know what's on my list this festive season. Available at department stores, Big W, Target and online.

14.11.09

Relaxing summer holidays music list.

I have no idea what you all might be getting up to these upcoming Summer holidays. For some reason, I've always pictured myself lying on a woven hammock with a book and iPod in tow on a balmy summer afternoon just staring into the distance. Very idealistic, as you can imagine. Here is my top 10 relaxing Summer music list for your enjoyment.

1. Seven Days in Sunny June: Jamiroquai
2. Serve the Ego: Jewel
3. Make it Mine: Jason Mraz
4. Dancing with myself: Nouvelle Vague
5. Dream On: Kelly Sweet
6. Love: Matt White
7. Live High: Jason Mraz
8. Imagine: Eva Cassidy
9. The Last day on Earth: Lisa Mitchell
10. Don't know why: Norah Jones
Enjoy!

11.11.09

Your opinion.

Courtesy of The Blake Wright blog.

5.10.09

Instructions: How to make a stress ball?

I figured that since it is indeed the holidays for you all, it might be nice to get crafty every once in a while. I have come across the instructions on how to make stress balls as a completely random idea which will be great for examination periods and a fun activity to do when you have the time.

Need:
- Balloons (not water balloons)
- Flour/Sand/Rice/Corn starch
- Funnel
- Crafty things to decorate it with
Instructions:
1. Get your small round balloon and blow it up until it is about 4-5 inches around but do not tie it.
2. Pinch the top of the balloon shut whilst slowly placing a funnel into the tip.
3. Fill the top of the funnel with either flour/sand/rice/corn starch and slowly let go of the balloon so the filing is able to slide in.
4. Continue adding until you are happy with the amount and the firmness of the filled balloon.
5. Pull up the top of the balloon tightly and allow any excess air to be released.
6. Tie the balloon as closely to the tip as possible.
7. Decorate with permanent markers or whatever you wish.

Enjoy!

25.9.09

6 random blogs which may interest you.

1. http://www.drunkwritertalk.blogspot.com/
A site where alcohol and writing walk hand in hand. Check out the different rants over novels, movies and stories which a group of five writers come up with when their on the hard liquor. Mostly funny however at times, enjoyably random.

Blogged by two fabulous New York women, the Daba girls represent the group of wives and girlfriends who date the elite group of bankers and expose their thoughts and opinions on the changing definition of romance during the recession.

Any aspiring fashion journalists out there? This is a glimpse into the critical magazine world which is more 'Devil wears Prada' than a sample sale. The bitchiness is exposed, the superficiality is revered and the industry is still one of the world's most desirable.

Postsecret is a (at times) creepy blog where postcards are sent anonymously often revealing an unexpected secret. The postcards feature a combination of funny and eerie postcards and are great as conversation starters.

One of the world's most iconic fashion photographers for Vogue magazine started out on this blog with a compilation of amazing photographs of the fashion elite. Take a trip to Paris, Milan, New York and more and check out what the runway stars are wearing off the catwalks and on the streets.

A satirical take on the daily musings of a British gossip journalist and a journalist in Manhattan as they prepare to reveal the Hollywood world piece by piece. Really funny and uplifting interpretations of the actions of celebrities and their counterparts.
There are obviously more of my favourites but I cannot remember them all from the top of my head so if you are interested in more blogs and random things, check out The Blogger Choice awards for a taste of all good things online. http://www.bloggerschoiceawards.com/

23.9.09

Feeling inspired.

Instead of having a daily rant, I thought I'd just put in this very sweet paper picture to keep you all very inspired. Isn't it just lovely? I'm guessing it's perhaps easier than reading the book which she was cut out of? Metaphor anyone?

Enjoy!