Wonders Of Life

Professor Brian Cox's new series Wonders of Life aired in the UK this morning (it was 5am my time, but 9pm yesterday, their time) and I'm so excited!

I admit that I will download it to watch it! But I will also be buying in on Blu-ray as soon as it's released in Australia (or UK for that matter, because we have the same region coding)

Not only do I get to see Brian Cox, but the trailer features the re-written scientifically correct Galaxy Song by Eric Idle (from Monty Pythons Meaning of Life)

Just listen... (and watch)

I can't wait. There is also a book to go with the series, which I will buy once I have some money. Money is going to be tight for awhile. I had a drop a shift at work for school. So I'm only working 19hours a week. I'm considering going back to my old job (if they'll have me) but there are pros and cons to it.

Anyway, that's it for now :D

Deco Phone Cover = Expensive!

I want an iPhone case like this!

I realise its not an iPhone cover, but its a custom order listing!

It's freaking amazing! But also FREAKING Expensive!
I would be pretty paranoid that bits would fall off. But it's just SOOOO Pretty!

My room is semi-cleanish!
I had a migraine on Friday morning so I called in sick. By 2pm I was feeling better so I went crazy and cleaned my room, but ended up with a migraine again in the evening. Migraines suck!
This picture I drew, accurately depicts how I've been feeling over the last few days :(

I have too much stuff in my room! It's starting to get a little overwhelming! I can't even imagine how I managed to cull so much shit to fit it into this tiny room when we moved house. I can't wait until I have my own house so I can spread out! I might be moving in with mum when my sister and her partners' house is built. Which will be good, because I'll be able to spread out and not feel uncomfortable in other parts of the house, like I do here (but that's a story for another day)

Anyway, off to find something for lunch.

Still having inspiration issues.

HELP- I need inspiration!

I'm so uninspired to blog!

^ that short sentence has been sitting there for the last 2 hours while I fluff around on the internet looking for inspiration!

BUT NOTHING!

It's so frustrating!

I'm waiting for a CD to download. Damnesia by Alkaline Trio. I've seen Alkaline Trio live, but only knew 2 of their songs (Time To Waste & Kiss Kiss, Love Love) so I'm downloading their newest album which is a collection of their old songs that they have re-recorded and changed :D Plus the singer is attractive (in that I'm in high school again and think guyliner is hot sort of way!)

I've been walking. I've walked 1km (or more) each day for the last 3 days. I have also tried to watch what I eat.

So it's been another 2 hours since I stopped writing this post! FML!

Maybe tomorrow :D

SEND ME BLOG POST IDEAS PLEASE!

The Adventure Begins

It's been a little while since I blogged.
I've pretty much been playing Minecraft online with Emmy :D
I've also been planning an epic adventure. A pilgrimage.
I've decided that in 2016, I will WALK the Camino De Santiago in Spain.
It's a 700km + Pilgrimage. It's one of the oldest walks in the world.
AND I WILL DO IT!

I'm excited about it, but also scared. It's my motivation to get healthy.

Other than that I haven't done much in the last couple days.

I enrolled in TAFE to continue my childcare studies. I'm very excited. I have more school time and I also have Prac. One day a week for 20 weeks! 10 days with Babies, and 10 days in the "big kids" room (which is 2-5year olds).
I had so much trouble getting everything done last year. I'm hoping this year to be a little bit more pro-active, and also hoping that having glasses will help. I wouldn't do much homework because I would always end up with a headache. :)

Is anyone else studying this year? I also plan on trying to do a Spanish Language short course, in preparation for my adventure.

Its been really hot here recently. It's been so gross!!! BRING ON WINTER!

2012 - The Year That Was!

Compulsory Review

1. What did you do in 2012 that you’d never done before?

Traveled long distance on my own. I went to Sydney (which was also a first) It was amazing!

2. Did you keep your New Year’s Resolutions, and will you make more for next year?

I didn't have any resolutions. I did have a 2012 Bucket List, I did manage to cross some things off the list, but I also failed at some really easy ones :(

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?

I heard of a couple of school friends having babies, and some people at work are now mothers and grandmothers, but no one close... as in Family. Ask me again at the end of 2013.

4. Did anyone close to you die?

Yes, my Gran. In June. It was sad to see her go, but she was very frail and now she's at peace. Also my cat PC :(

5. What countries did you visit?

Just Australia.

6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?

More sociable. As heard as I try, I'm just not very good at making friends.

7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?

Dad's New Girlfriend (Jan), Sydney Trip - Harry Potter Exhibition (Feb 14), Death of PC (Apr), Death of Gran (June), Meeting Alfie Allen at Supanova (June), Angela and Darian moving in (June), Studying Childcare, New Kitten neice Pippin, The Hobbit (Dec 26)

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?

Finishing my studies for the year. I had pretty much given up, but with one last push, I was able to finish.

9. What was your biggest failure?

Not losing weight. AGAIN! But I haven't put any weight on, and I'm now hovering around the low 140s, as opposed to the high 140s.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?

I fainted at work. Then discovered it was because of my eyesight, so now, after years of wishing :P I have to wear glasses.

11. What was the best thing someone bought you?

iphone 5 & Macbook Air

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?

Mine. A bit selfish I think, but surviving all the drama I have at home without going crazy. I also remember not being as stressed and depressed as I was in 2011. And I think I'm starting to be more confident.

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?

There has been a few, mostly involving the new people living in my house. If I could go back and replay it all I would deal with it differently.

14. Where did most of your money go?

Blu-rays, Geekery, Bills, Books, Sydney Trip, Macbook Air, Studies.

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

Travelling to Sydney on my own for the Harry Potter Exhibition. Meeting Alfie Allen at Supanova. Meeting Matthew Reilly, spending time with Emma :)

16. What song will always remind you of 2012?

New Muse album, new Billy Talent album, Gangnam Style (yeah, I went there), Screw The Nether by inthelittlewood.

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:

a) happier or sadder? happier

b) fatter or skinner? same

c) richer or poorer? same

18. What do you wish you’d done more of?

been sociable and made more friends

19. What do you wish you’d done less of?

wasting time, crying over stupid things

20. How do you plan to spend Christmas?

It was spend with family.

21. Did you fall in love in 2012?

No

22. How many one night stands?

ZERO

23. What was your favorite TV program?

Doctor Who, Game Of Thrones and Sherlock

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?

No

25. What was the best book you read?

I didn't read any books :( except for studying

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?

It was pretty much just new album from bands I already love.

27. What did you want and get?

iPhone 5, Macbook Air, a little more confidence

28. What did you want and not get?

More close friends

29. What was your favorite film of this year?

The Hobbit

30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?

I made a cake to take to work for my 26th. I had work so nothing much was done :)

31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?

more money :)

32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?

part geek, part hipster.

33. What kept you sane?

My blog, Emma, Minecraft.

34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?

Always Karl Urban. :)

35. What political issue stirred you the most?

meh!

36. Who do you miss?

PC :(

37. Who was the best new person you met?

Awesome girl. she's awesome, and she keeps inviting me out, but I make excuses not to go. It's because I'm stupid and socially awkward :(

38. What was the best thing you ate?

I don't remember stuff like that!

39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012?

Stay strong and be yourself.

40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:

"And Tonight we can truly say together we're Invincible" from Muse song Invincible.

Currently...

Listening… The Hobbit soundtrack
Reading… The Hobbit
Watching… Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2012. Also in the middle of my Lee Pace-athon, currently watching Wonderfalls.
Buying… Nothing! I need to save money for PAX!
Wanting… Money for PAX.
Trying… to avoid sugar. But since I've stopped eating sugar I've been craving red meat a lot. I don't know if it's related or not. It's just weird, because I don't usually have craving.
Loving… My glasses, and being able to see probably :D
Planning… PAX Aus trip with my little sister Alex. It's going to be awesome. We are going to Melbourne for PAX and then flying to Sydney for a couple of days :D
Writing… Not much, just things in my 2013 Diary. Quotes and my reading list etc.
Inspired by… Polyvore is pretty good at inspiring me. Also other bloggers. Not very many of my friends blog, so when they do I get inspired to blog :D

Thranduil

I can't even function properly with this gif. The way he slightly bows his head, his piercing eyes! *flails*

5 Years Anniversary!

Very. First. Post. (Introduction v1.0)

It's been 5 years since I started this blog. That's pretty amazing!

5 years ago today I was working in a job that I didn't really enjoy, I was uncomfortable with myself, I lacked confidence and didn't really know how to just "be myself"

I think I've come a long way, and I don't think I could of made it this far without this blog, and all the awesome friends I have made.

Okay, so I admit, I'm still in a job that's sort of boring and repetitive, and I still lack confidence, but compared to 5 years ago! I'm starting to come out of my shell. My online persona is more me, than my real life persona, and I'm slowly becoming more "Me"

My blog has evolved too.

It started as "Cupcakes and Mustangs" back in 2008.
Then became "Eclectic Geekery" in 2009.
Then I changed it again to "The Importance of Being Lost" but by the end of 2010, "The Princess and The Geek" was born, complete with it's own URL and everything.

I was going to re-introduce myself, but decided not to, you all know who I am :D

I hope everyone had a great new year, and I hope everyone is looking forward an awesome 2013. If you haven't already check out my 2013 Bucket List, also link me to yours :D

My first news years resolution is to cut out sugar :D, be more AWESOME and make more friends :D