So today I finally go back to Sixth Form College! I can't believe the summer is over and that I am now in upper sixth! I don't feel old enough to be in upper sixth! But I am ;)
Today is only my induction, where I get my time table (which I can't wait to see) etc.
Tomorrow I start my work experience which takes place every Friday for 10 weeks. I've enjoyed all of my other work placements so so much; but I must confess that I am a bit nervous about this one as some of my class mates who also took some experience here have said that it is not the best of placements. However, I am going to go in with positive thoughts and try to take care of the elderly as best as possible :)
As my mum is a textile artist, me and my dad went with her to her private view in Cambridge yesterday. I have never been to Cambridge before and wasn't really expecting much, but it is just lovely! The city is very old fashioned looking and the famous University covers so much of the ground. I really enjoyed looking through this historic place. My mum's work looked wonderful in the gallery. I am very proud of her work! :)
For this past week I have been so eager for the wonderful 'Amanda Atkins' picture to arrive. Every morning I have been going out to my mail box to see if there is any sign. This morning I went down stairs to look outside and I saw a rather large envelope sticking out of the post box. I was so excited I ran in doors and opened the envelope. Inside was the beautiful painting and some stickers and a card. I love receiving letters so much! Thank you so very much Amanda I completely love the picture and am going to get a frame for it as soon as possible! :)
For those of you who know Amanda or visit her blog you will know that she is a fantastic artist who I think one day will achieve real success, like she deserves. her pictures always make me smile and the 'Tattooed Lady' is one of my favourite pieces of hers.
Thank you so much Amanda! :)
I've realised recently that I have been doing a lot of film and programme reviews, I'm sorry about that. Its just I keep coming across new films everyday that I just have to write about :)
Yesterday I watched 'The Boat That Rocked'. I love this film! When I saw it in the cinema I just couldn't stop laughing. The actors are all splendid at their parts and Bill Nighy is just so so funny! :) The music is just great!
This morning whilst doing my hair I finished watching 'The Edge Of Love'. I must admit that I wanted to see this film in the cinema but never really got round to it. However on my rather delightful shopping trip with my friends, Madison suggested that she thought I would like it. So at the cost of £5.00, I bought it to see what I thought. The final conclusion is... BRILLIANT! It was so good. Its not a particularly happy film, but it is a real drama. There's quite a lot of tension in it to. Vera (
Keira Knightly) and Caitlin (Sienna Miller) become best friends, however Dylan Thomas who is Vera's childhood sweetheart is now married to Caitlin. But it is through this marriage that Vera and Caitlin meet. There is always a connection between Vera and Dylan, but then Vera receives an admirer who is a solider, William. The couple become married but he is sent off to war. There's a shock though, something that I didn't really see coming... Vera is pregnant. Whilst William is away Dylan and Vera become closer only to make Caitlin feel very rejected. Caitlin starts having affairs but so does Dylan. Then William comes back from the war. He has changed a lot due to his horrific experiences and his growing jealousy of Dylan and Vera's close relationship causes even more depression to set in. In the end William believes that Rowan is his son and not Dylan's and becomes much closer to his family again. But Dylan and Vera fall out because of his treatment and lies against William. The ending is both sad and happy. Vera and Caitlin remain friends but Caitlin leaves the house next door with Dylan and her son to start a fresh new life.
I would definitely recommend this film although if you watch it be prepared to cry, so have some tissues at the ready! ;)
I'm watching the mini series of 'Land Girls' at the moment. It is one hundred percent one of the best programmes on T.V. and all of you vintage girls (and boys) out there would just love it. I'll write more about it once the series is over at the end of the week to give you a full review/report.
I hope everyone is having a fabulous week. Its quite cold here today so it looks like I may be wearing a long sleeved dress or top after all.
Have a lovely day everyone! :)
~ Kirsty x
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