gone backwards.

I just started typing out a blog titled 'lack of motivation', which I'm going to save for another day, quite ironic really. Today's blog is destined to be a little less meaningful/in-depth/exciting than others previous. 

My bed with added music has been my solace today and now I'm catching up on a month's worth of blog reading and attempting to chill, after getting annoyed about not doing anything today, so I thought I'd go old school with this blog, tell you what I've done, share a couple of photos and a song. 

So, to be honest, apart from sixth form, I didn't do a lot in the week, apart from going out for dinner on Thursday and watching the stars with a friend for half hour. Yesterday, picked up a bit and I ventured outside the house, picked up Enter Shikari and Fall Out Boy's new albums. Then headed to the cinema to watch 'Into The Woods', great acting from the brilliantly cast actors, just a shame the storyline was a tad boring and the music was a bit repetitive, still worth seeing though. In the evening, I headed out to celebrate my Dad's birthday, came home and watched Celeb Big Brother, because I like wasting my time watching celebrities being pathetic and arguing with each other :)

Here's a couple of photos to share with you... 

a solo adventure to a view. 

the frost on my car looked pretty cool.

a photo i took yesterday, which came out alright.

aaaaaand a cover that I'm really enjoying right now...

Sia Mashup - Bribry & Dodie (link)

what have you done in the past week? seen any films or taken any photos you're pleased with?

- evan. :)

goodbye twenty fourteen.

2014 has gone very fast, maybe a little too fast and just like any other year; it's had its ups and downs. However, I feel like this year has been one of the most extreme roller coasters so far.
I have failed continuity in most things this year and that irritates me. Both of my blogs have been neglected at some point this year, this one more than the other, but I did get two full A Levels in June (which is a plus for my future).

My highlights include passing my driving test, turning 18, mini road trips, my Gran beating cancer, seeing over 50 acts live and sharing moments with family and friends. Lowlights include having to say goodbye to a couple of people and just general crap going on.

There's not really much to say to 2014 and I wouldn't pay to go on that roller coaster again. However, I'm happy I've lived it once to gain some happy moments (and some of my favourite photos), so thank you to everyone that has been a part of it.

Hope you have all had a good Christmas break and go into 2015 well... Enjoy! And see you in the new year :)

2014 Pt. II (link)

forever drafting blogs.

So, I keep typing up lots of blogs and not posting them, I will get past this phase hopefully. It feels weird blogging and I'm seriously lacking motivation at the minute, not writing about music feels kind of uncomfortable. I feel like that's what I've zoned myself into now, I feel that's my comfort zone when it comes to blogging now, and I kind of hate that! I loved this blog, this is where it all started. I've got some many blog ideas, but I spend a day writing one out and hate it.

I did have an idea to do the '100 Things That Make Me Happy' blog tag, and I still want to, but I feel like writing about them just isn't interesting to people. I have got some more ideas over this summer, and I guess I need to just post them out and not care what people think about them, I've already learnt that if people aren't interested the just won't click on the link - and that's fine!

It's become easy to focus too much on views with blogs, Music In Time is growing (really well) and this blog is still at the start of the race. I never wanted this blog to become massive and I always wanted to keep it as a personal writing space which others read as well, it's just hard to keep it that way!

Still, in between a full schedule of sixth form, work, MIT and life, I'll be drafting (and eventually posting) some blogs from over the summer.

Mind ramble/rant thing over and back to reading the news for media, congratulations to Wills and Kate - some good news for once!

15th December 2013: nativity and a xmas gig.

This week hasn't been too bad. I've mainly been doing coursework and christmassy things. With a few 'end of year' planning happening too...

Monday, I had a pretty full day at school and worked through my frees as well, because I'm just that committed... Did a lot of listening to music as well, and got some ideas thrown onto some paper for both blogs, and the twelve days of Christmas blogs that I've been doing on here.

Tuesday, was another full day, the house was full of ill/injured people - apart from me, which made a change! I did more coursework, some English Lit work and planning of more things.

Had a busy day on Wednesday (even though I only had one lesson) but went in for English Lang, which wasn't too bad, but can't help but feel those lessons are extremely pointless and a waste of an hour! I then spent two solid hours getting up to scratch with my English Language coursework, which isn't going too bad, even if I still haven't done half of the first part, I've as up to date as I can be! (Which makes a change for my coursework!) Did some driving, which was ok, I've nailed the turn in the road, and doing pretty well with bay and parallel parking, still not so good with the reversing road a corner (but when will I need to do that anyways - right? - knowing my luck, it'll be on my test!) Then in the evening, I did club, which was a Christmas party, last one of 2013 for the younger group, which went well. Then went and did some babysitting.

Thursday, I had a pretty full day again, went and brought a Christmas jumper in my free, had more patronising comments hurled at me, and had uke group at lunch, which seems to be going alright, but I think we need to decide on like a certain amount of songs and just do those ones each time because otherwise everyone ends up just talking about what we should do and not doing it... Also, started my twelve days of Christmas on here...

Friday was a pretty chilled day, went in for Media, caught up with a few friends I hadn't seen for a while in my free, chilled in the common room during lunch, then had tutor, which I found pretty pointless again. Went and watched my sisters end of week assembly, which was a good one. Then headed home, had dinner, went to club, which was the Christmas party for the first Friday club, which went ok, I struggled with fitness levels whilst playing sticky ants (which is pretty much just stuck in the mud) then went and did some babysitting.

Yesterday, drove home from where I was babysitting, which was an alright drive... Although I did a classic stall at the traffic lights, luckily I had some patient people behind me! Got quite a bit done that I needed to. In the evening, I went to watch a panto, Cinderella, and I learnt that Zoe Salmon, struggles to act normally (she's a bit too over the top and broken up?) it was great though and Justin Fletcher did a great job! Also, loved the twist of the ugly stepsisters being Miley and Tulisa, although they missed a trick of Miley coming in to the ball on a wrecking ball *disappointed*...

Today, I went to a nativity service, which was great, drove home from there, which was a much better drive. I've got lots of blog stuff done, had pizza for dinner and now I'm going to get my Christmas jumper on and go see Frank in Clapham, taking my sister, which should be good, she's pretty excited about it to say the least! (You'll probably hear more about that tomorrow!) :)

Hope you're all well and getting in the Christmas spirit! If you're not, don't worry, I don't know many people that are this year!

Music of the Week!

So, this week I've been listening to more upbeat, drummy music, but there's still a few slower, vocalled songs in this section! :)

First up, is a song I heard in my friend's car and sort of overlooked it, then heard it on an advert and picked up what it was, it's a good tune, and I've had it on repeat since I heard it!!

C B Robo - The Black Soft (link)

Next is another song that I've heard all over the place and finally found out what it was, and again have had it on repeat since! 

Midnight City - M83 (link)

Third, is a cover from Lauren, it's an insane one, and it's part of her 12 Days of Christmas, there's a free download and everything. (There's also a Fools vibe through the 3 minute section...)

No More I Love You's (cover) - Lauren Aquilina (link)

Next, a song from Meadowlark, I must admit I'm getting quite impatient about their EP, it should be a good one, and if you've heard of Kate McGill, she's one of the three members. (This is another track available for free download). 

I've Got You - Meadowlark (link)

Last, is a track from Bipolar Sunshine, I got it a while ago on iTunes Song of the Week, and loved it, then didn't listen to it for ages, and it's been on repeat this pat week. It's a great song and Bipolar Sunshine are gonna be big next year (I think!) 

Rivers - Bipolar Sunshine (link)

Photos...

9th December 2013: work, music and plans.

10th December 2013: illness hits the house, work and planning things...

11th December 2013: english, coursework, driving and a busy evening.

12th December 2013: full day and singing songs.

13th December 2013: media, catching up and babysitting.

14th December 2013: oh yes it is!

15th December 2013: nativity and a xmas gig.

Thanks for Reading! 

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Also, if you enjoy reading this blog/like music then head to my other blog, I'll be going full out on it next year, if things go to plan! 

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Frank Hamilton, George Barnett, Orla Gartland & Adam Double - Boileroom, 6th October 2013.

On Sunday, I met up with Lailana and waited outside Boileroom for a while, we chatted to some people outside the venue, and overheard the start of the soundcheck from Frank. Andy came out the front, gave us the VIP wristbands and ticked us off, we waited a little longer and then made our way in for soundcheck, which was pretty good! We then moved on outside, had a cup of tea, gave Frank his birthday present and card, got a signed poster and photo - thanks Frank!

Quickly caught Orla, who kindly signed my poster even though she was looking pretty tense. Me and Lai braved it and went over and had a little chat and photo with George. I then grabbed a 'fork you' t-shirt and a #TeamFrank wristband :)

We then made it back into the venue, got a good spot to watch the gig from and waited!

First up was Adam Double, he won the competition to support Frank at the Guildford date and is a familiar face if you have seen Lewis Watson live, he plays bass/keys for Lewis. I thoroughly enjoyed swaying to Adam's music, it's very chilled music. Whilst he only played electric guitar, he made it seem layered and it was genuinely a pretty good set. He shouldn't be behind someone, he can easily give a solid showcase of his skill solo.

Adam Double

After Adam, came Orla Gartland. I saw her a few weeks ago, supporting Lauren Aquilina, and it was refreshing to hear her live again. She sang my favourite songs of hers 'Devil On My Shoulder' and 'The Ground' both of which I sang along to... She also threw in some new songs, which have given me no choice but to pre-order her upcoming EP... The only negative from this set, was the choice of song she covered 'Another Brick In The Wall' for some it was probably a good choice, and I guess it's personal preference, but would have been great to have been able to sing along etc. apart from that it was a stunning set.

Orla Gartland

Next up was George Barnett. I was not ready for him to come on stage. I've got a thing about songs with lots of insanely impressive drums and percussion in... I had looked George up before I went to the gig, however his recorded songs etc. are nothing like seeing him live. The energy he had up on stage was phenomenal, there were quite a few moments I thought he was going to knock himself out by jumping and whacking his head. He was jumping, running, and 'owning the stage'. It was also great to see his band enjoying themselves. When I found out he was only 19, I was in even more shock at how good he was. Seriously, if this guy doesn't make it big anytime soon, I will have lost all faith in the music industry. (Also, I struggled getting a photo of him, as he didn't stay still for long!!)

George Barnett

After, a phenomal line up of supports, Frank made his way on stage. A pretty brilliant set from the mighty Mr. Hamilton, a few coughs here and there and a performance that doesn't let anyone down. Songs with his guitar, ukulele and electric all sounding amazing. Especially the imperssively insane solo-y bit he did on his electric, that sort of echoed round the venue. He broke the set up with a nice acoustic performance in the middle of the crowd and then got things upbeat again by singing the classic 'Tiny Chemicals' with lots of 'fork you' and 'up yours' being shouted along with him. Finishing with the rather well-known, 'Flaws and Ceilings'. A really enjoyable night, with lots of brilliant live music. If you get the opportunity to see any of these artists live, I really recommend you take it!

Frank Hamilton (with his uke)

Frank Hamilton (in the crowd)

Frank Hamilton (finishing with Flaws)

Links...

Adam Double: 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/adamdoublemusic
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/adamdoublemusic
Bandcamp: (Free EPs available to download) adamdouble.bandcamp.com

Orla Gartland: 
FB: https://en-gb.facebook.com/OrlaGartland‎ 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MusicMaaad‎ 
Pre-order Roots EP: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/roots-ep/id699781855 

George Barnett: 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/georgebarnett.uk‎
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/no1GeorgeBarnett 
Download '17 Days': http://georgebarnett.bandcamp.com/album/17-days 
Download 'Sierra Planes': http://georgebarnett.bandcamp.com/album/sierra-planes 
Download 'The Red Tape': http://www.georgebarnett.co.uk/georgebarnett.macmate.me/The_Red_Tape.html 

Frank Hamilton: 
FB: https://en-gb.facebook.com/frankhamiltonuk 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/frankhamiltonband 
#OneBlogAWeek: http://oneblogaweek.wordpress.com/weekly-archive/ 
Download 'Summer' EP: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/summer-ep/id705133717

Other Photos...

Adam and I

Frank and I

George and I

'You, Your VIP and Me' wristbandd

signed poster

6th October 2013: same shirt, different day.

I'm late posting this - and I've also been late posting the past week's photos - really doing well!

I also haven't really done much this week apart from go to sixth form, drive and think about doing lots of work and doing a little bit of work. 

So there's not much point me going through my week day by day. So instead I'm going to go back to old style random blogging for this week. Although quick update! My camera screen has completely messed up, and annoyingly I don't even know how considering it was in the case?! Plans screwed up for Kenya now though!I've also lost all faith in camera shops - even the small ones that are supposed to be helpful and friendly!

Still, onto a formal rant! Cyclists on the road... (Just bare in mind I cycle, so this isn't a biased argument!) However, I also drive and can appreciate how annoying it is when cyclists get away with so much more than a driver in a car (as well as any other vehicle on the roads).

The first and most frustrating thing, when cyclists decide they're going to go over a red light at traffic lights. Do they not realise they go red to keep them and other drivers safe? Yet, without a doubt the driver would get done if the cyclist died or was seriously injured. That leads me onto another point... Cyclists don't need insurance/licence etc. to be on the roads? Surely, if they're an equal on the road like the highway code says, they should need one! They should have to go through similar tests/cycling proficiencies and have a licence to prove they have passed those and can genuinely ride on the road and know the rules of the roads etc.

In 2011, stats showed that over 19,000 cyclists were killed or injured in accidents. 75% happen at, or near, a road junction. So this leads me onto suggest, maybe if cyclists didn't undertake when on a road, this may be prevented? Yes, drivers should also check their mirrors, BUT cyclists are surely causing their own problem by undertaking (when there isn't a designated cyclist path), which by the way for a motorist to do is illegal, and everyone is equal on the road - right?

Still, some cyclists are fine, you know those that wear their cycling club kits and cycle in groups, because they know what they're doing! *sarcastic tone kicking in, sorry* SO when I see a group of cyclists riding side by side along a road... Erm, couldn't that be classed as racing, which is also illegal for motorists, and everyone is equal on the road - right? Hmm, yet they still get away with it? Oh well!

Ok, last point, carrying on from the last one... If cars/motorbikes etc. can't race on the roads how come bikes can have roads closed and towns put in shutdown for them to ride through? (Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed going to watch the road race in the Olympics and everything, but for the sake of this blog...) Shouldn't they have tracks made for them or something? Maybe not? Let me know what you think!

Now, back to normal style blog...

Music of the Week

First, is a song from Lorde, I've had two of her songs on repeat recently, this one and her other single 'Royals', I've this stuck in my head for too long!! Also, I need to warn you there might be a swear word in there somewhere!

Tennis Court - Lorde (link)

Next is a song from Frank Hamilton, I went to see him the evening this should have gone up! So, I was playing this over and over again, plus it went on the #FrankOnTour CD I made him, because it's my favourite song by him apart from One Last Time, but that's too sad! - cutee (want any more cheese with that?) 

Miles Apart - Frank Hamilton w/ Ryan Keen

As well as all the other songs on the Kick Ass 2 Soundtrack, this song is pretty good, and is one of Mika's better ones! 

Kick Ass (We Are Young) - Mika v. RedOne

Photos... 

30^th September 2013: media and a long walk home.

1^st October 2013: English, more English and media.

2^nd October 2013: a day off and driving.

3^rd October 2013: another day of English.

4^th October 2013: chilling, media and club.

5^th October 2013: horses and gatherings.

6^th October 2013: same shirt, different day.

Thanks for Reading!
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Lauren Aquilina, Orla Gartland, Daniel James & Matt Maltese - Borderline, 12th September 2013.

On Thursday, I went to see the lovely Lauren Aquilina, performing for a sold out Borderline in London. I must admit, when we got into soundcheck and heard her singing just a few songs with her new band, I could tell it was going to be good!
Because of getting there for soundcheck, it meant we were at the front of the queue, which meant we got to stand right at the front - I just about have ears left :)

First up supporting Lauren was Matt Maltese, he'd won the comptetition to support Lauren at one of her dates. He was pretty good, and I did come home and check him out on YouTube. He has a chilled sound and his skill with a piano/keyboard adds to his vocals. He's got an EP out, which is a pretty good EP especially for his first one, his music reminds me of Jamie Cullum...
Further Than I Should EP: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/further-than-i-should-ep/id611603197

Matt Maltese

The next supporting artist was Daniel James. Now, this guy was insane! (I was quite disappointed to find out at the end he didn't have any EPs/singles out yet...) Still, with just his voice, a guitar and a block of wood, I was mesmerized. I must admit I do tend to love any song with a good beat in it, but Daniel performed this one song called 'A Lonely Man' and ahhh it was so good! Just before he finished his set Lailana, two people that we got friendly with and I, decided to spread the word about singing Happy Birthday to him... (and yes it was his birthday :P)
A Lonely Man - Daniel James: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCiGkwE66U8

Daniel James

Last of the supports was Orla Gartland, someone that I have followed for quite a while. She definitely didn't disappoint.Whilst singing she played the acoustic guitar, electric guitar and another funky instrument (which I didn't have a clue about!) She performed two of my favourite songs 'The Ground' and 'Devil On My Shoulder'... She's lovely as well and to see someone so into their music they pull the best facial expressions ever is pretty awesome! :) Oh and she's got an EP coming out soon, the songs are sounding good, so keep your eyes peeled! :)
The Ground - Orla Gartland: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixeffqixfZQ

Orla Gartland

After a 20 minute wait, Lauren came on stage, and started off with 'Ugly Truth' and went on to perform a mixture of songs from her EP, a song that hasn't made it onto an EP, two new originals and a cover of the classic 'Complicated' by Avril Lavigne. It was nice to hear her with a live band as well as on her own for a solo of Wonder. I'm still confused about how she hasn't go more radio play, but she's getting there and even though I thought it was impossible she's just getting better and better. (She's got an announcement coming very soon as well, about another tour, in February, so again keep your eyes peeled for that!)
Sinners - Lauren Aquilina: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uodUCtmCRME

Lauren Aquilina

It was also rather nice at the end to get to meet them all, and an extra named Harry Hudson-Taylor (1/2 of Hudson Taylor) - someone else for you guys to hear! (Care - Hudson Taylor: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrP167_KAzU) We got to speak to all of them, and gave Lauren some bourbons... One of the best gigs I've been to in a while (sorry Frank!)

Lauren and Me

Orla and Me

Daniel and Me

Matt and Me

Harry and Me

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1st September 2013: 'when it rains it pours.'

So, I'm behind on uplaoding blogs, and I don't seem to be catching up! This blog entry will probably be a little thin, and will probably seem like ages ago! So... Let's do some time travel!

Monday, didn't really do much, apart from lots of chilling! I played some swingball, did some colouring in (which I hadn't done for quite a while!) We then sat down after having dinner to watch Doctor Who at the Proms. (A little insight here - I enjoy listening to the siyndtracks on a regular basis, I find it a better twist on Mozart for revision too, and just generally when doing anything creative/calm).

Tuesday, we went to West Wittering, I buried Maria in the sand, had a paddle and got splashed by a kid about 3/4 (which was fine), but he then decided to pick up the sand in the sea (the stuff that goes like mud) and threw it at my sister - which I obviously wasn't too happy about! It's even better when the Mum encouraged him!! I went and had a rant with Mum and then soon fell asleep. I then got too hot, the beach got too busy and I quickly got irritated! When we got back I played (you've guessed it) Swingball!

Wednesday, went to Bognor Regis - shopping and got all my 'back to school' stuff and some books. We got back and I chilled to Lweis Watson whilst doing some blog work (also started planning next years project possibilities).

Thursday, we (I) packed up, Mum sorted food out and other packing stuff. We then headed home and went out for dinner, I had a lasagna which was pretty tasty.

Friday, things went into a bit of a whirlwind, I started getting by stuff ready for going back to sixth form, and had BBQ food for dinner.

Saturday, we went up to London for the day to watch West Ham vs Stoke. Before the game we went into a Doctor Who shop, I was speechless for many moments. They had a TARDIS genuinely used in one of the old doctor's episodes and literally loads of other cool stuff. I picked up a pencilcase, a badge and a poster with loads of quotes on it, because we all know how much I love doctor who and quotes :P As a bit of background info, my step-dad and sister support West Ham (I used to - but decided I wasnted my own team to follow, so chose Stoke!) So, I was very happy when I got to watch one of my all time favourite footballers - Jermaine Pennant - score for Stoke to grab a win!

Sunday, I sorted out my bookshelves and I've left it incredibly geeky! With Doctor Who, Hunger Games and Harry Potter being the main contents of them.

Again, I apologise for this being up late, I'm hoping things are going to slowly get back to normal, as this blog is named 'when it rains it pours' that was my July and August summed up rather perfectly.

Music of the Week!

This first song is a cover that two of my friends did for my other blog in a session, I've had it on repeat and the amount of feedback it got tells me it was enjoyed by all, so check it out! :)
Secrets (cover) - Haytham and Lailana: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1e9XbU-62Q

This second song comes from America, written by Bryce herself, she performed it live when she supported Lauren over in America, she's a lovely person and she has a stunning voice, go show her some love!
Sunshine - Bryce: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipWZJH65Va8

This last song, might be considered weird, I think you've just got to listen to it for the sound of it, I came across him a while ago, and then refound him recently when this video was released, enjoy!
Pipes - Tom Milsom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0_I8u36TgM

Photos...

26th August 2013: swingball, colouring in and doctor who music.

27th August 2013: beach, more swingball and a week til school!

28th August 2013: shopping, swingball and blog stuff.

29th August 2013: packing, home and in depth conversations…

30th August 2013: a grey day, BBQ and cleaning/tidying.

31st August 2013: whovian moment and a football match.

1st September 2013: 'when it rains it pours.'

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18th August 2013: music, waitrose and yawning.

This week hasn't been the best, I'm not gonna lie, it's been pretty bad, it started off alright, and finished all right but the bit in between wasn't a high in my year so far.

Monday didn't start off too well... As you may have guessed with last week's blog/if you keep up-to-date with my Facebook page. I think a bit of heat got to me... BUT I had a great day, even if it was only on about 4 hours sleep... Still, I got to watch the Womens Ashes at Wormsley Cricket Club, which I'm led to believe is where some of Vicar of Dibley was filmed... The estate it was on was very 'Hazll's Wood' from Danny the Champion of the World, including pheasants and a very stern looking farmer/owner... Still it was a lovely ground and a lovely day... Got to speak to family of the Aussie team, and saw all the players pretty close up... I must say, it was a dream to see Elysse Perry and Holly Ferling (two Aussies that I look up to) in the flesh and see them get wickets too. It was also pretty insane watching Heather Knight get her 50 and nearly her 100, that wwent towards her 150 odd... Then watching Brunt bowl... It was great to see people I look up to in my sport live and not behind a screen on the other side of the world!

Tuesday, I had a bit of a lazy morning - recovering. I woke up earlyish (8.30?), then promptly fell asleep again... I then woke up later that morning to a pneumatic drill, coming from the wall next to my bed... So I then got up at about 12.15... I had a driving lesson at 12.30... Which went well, however, I saw pretty much everyone I knew (slight exaggeration). But I had kids from the club I help out at cheering as I went round one corner, which was great fun! I did some emergency stops, and I can actually turn in and out of junctions now! So yeah, my lesson's are going well! :)

Wednesday, I was in a bit of a state... I had to keep myself busy, which I think I managed pretty well! Went to see my Grandma, then went to see Nan and Granddad, then wwent to see my best friend and had a catch up with her and her Mum, which was lovely! Maria, Mum and I (writing properly :P), went into town and did a quick bit of shopping because the pneumatic was winding my sister up too much! So we sorted out her game, then got a Mumford CD from the old days, and went and got some clothes, I was in need of some t-shirts and jumpers, so I got some of those and some socks! Then we came home, I wasn't hungry and I wasn't tired. I got about an hour and a half's sleep...

So at half four on Thursday morning, I got out of bed, fought the dark and made it downstairs to Mum making a hot chocolate... After watching multiple episoes of Big Brother through the night, I thought I should watch something that was a little better for my brain and watched an episode of Who Do You Think You Are, which was very interesting, it was the Lesley Sharpe episode, so if you want something interesting to watch, that's good and so was the Minnie Driver episode! I went back to sleep for a total of half an hour... Then it was off to pick up my friend so we could pick up our A Level results... Philippa was picking up her A2 results and I was picking up my AS results... With Philippa recieving an email to say she was into the uni she wanted to go to, I was already happy for her!! So, I know I've already said it, but I'm extremely proud!! And obviousy I'm happy and proud of everyone else who got into their chosen uni's :) To say I was nervous was an understatement, I couldn't stop shaking and I thought I was going to give my headteacher (who was handing us our results) a present that he didn't deserve/want on his shirt... But luckily that didn't happen... I stupidly opened my results envelope in the crush hall, saw them and bolted out the door and up the stairs, crying. With one of my English teachers shouting behind me, 'How did you do Evan?' Hah, surprisingly I did great in your subject Miss! A few swear words came out my mouth and all I could say was I can't go through another year. Saying that, I calmed down and sorted a meeting out for the next day... and couldn't stop looking over the grades, I was estatic about two of them and so annoyed at the other two!! English Literature - C, English Language - C, Physical Education - E, and Psychology - U.. Some would be happy with those, but I literally felt like I'd been let down in a subject I loved, and it had made my hate a sport I loved. I went home, cried a bit more, laid in bed, wondering what on earth was going to happen.

Again, not much appetite, and not much sleep! Still, I went into sixth form, had a meeting and pretty much got told I could carry on English Lit, Lang and PE for A2 and that was that (because it was the quickest way into uni...) I wasn't too happy, or comfortable come to that... My anxiousness was hitting a high, and I wasn't feeling too great... So, I went home a bit disheartened. However, my Mum rang my deputy head of sixth form up to sort out UCAS points, and asked about an option, so now I'm doing A2 English Lit, A2 English Lang and starting AS MEdia Studies, and staying on an extra year to finish that! It will give me more UCAS points and more time to think about Uni, because at the moment I don't think I can stand it! But we'll see...

Yesterday, I was at my Dad's and we went to go see a my great aunty, that I don't ever remember meeting, it was rather nice catching up and stuff, was quite sad at times, but there were a lot of laughs :) Then met another person I'd never met, which was nice, and then stayed in and watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, I ended up going to bed early and falling asleep before the end though :(

Today was also a chilled day, saw one of my dad's friends, went for a waitrose lunch then looked around at some carpets and sofas, came home, played a bit of cricket with mum and maria, and then started writing this... 2 hours later, I've nearly finished... Things have been taking a while to do this week, and I've been trying my hardest to sleep at normal times... bleurgh!! Still tomorrow is a new week, and a new page, literally.

Music of the Week!

Following, the announcement of her new album release date, I fely it only right to put one of her new songs in... I must admit this is my favourite out of all her new ones she's released, and it's the soundtrtack to Kick Ass 2...
Hero - Jessie J: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25a0dBMwYq0

The next song is Katy Perry, and I can't stop singing along...
Roar - Katy Perry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9SeJIgWRPk

The last song is from a singer/songwriter that is gettting more and more recognition, Natalie Holmes.
Child - Natalie Holmes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFsWsvPFc9Q

Photos...

12th August 20133: Howzat?! - England vs Australia... #WomensAshes

13th August 2013: stripy socks and emergency stops.

14th August 2013: keeping busy.

15th August 2013: tired, proud, sad, annoyed and many more things...

16th August 2013: meetings, options and decisions...

17th August 2013: a good nights sleep and a pretty good day!

18th August 2013: music, waitrose and yawning.

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