So, it appears that Lent is upon us once again. Not once have I given up anything for Lent, because I didn't feel the need to - I'm not a religious person for a start. However, this year I've decided to participate... by putting myself onto a healthy eating diet! I feel that giving something up entirely isn't always the best, or the healthiest thing to do (unless we're talking about kebabs, which I never eat anyway).
I'm doing this for me, and me only. I've decided that being selfish isn't something that I do often enough, so I'm saying hello to the new, healthier and hopefully more toned me by the end of this 40 day period. If it takes longer than 40 days it's really no big deal. The achievement at the end is enough of a motivation for me! I just want to shake off this winter fat storage and bring that bikini body back for the summer.
I've also set another goal - to stop worrying and caring so much about things that don't matter. I seem to have this tendency to let people who don't play a part in my life any more get to me in ways that make me feel uncomfortable, sad and angry. I'm going to use these 40 days wisely, to build up my defences not only physically but emotionally too. I'm going to stop letting myself being drawn in by people who have hurt me in the past and focus on the people that are there for me day and night, no matter what happens. As the saying goes:
"If you're not here for me during my struggle, don't expect to be present during my success."
Steering away from that emotional side, I've actually been on my diet for the past week, and so far I've lost 3lb. Nothing huge, but baby steps are the way forward - if I'd lost a stone in a week, I'd be getting seriously worried! ;)
Stay tuned for updates!
<3 x
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Sunday, 19 February 2012
iFreak
I have a confession to make - I think I'm slowly becoming an Apple slave.
I bought my first iPhone this week and I've fallen head-over-heels in love with it. Those who know me personally will know that I've always been a bit of a techie, but THIS just takes it to whole new level (after the jailbreak, of course! ;) ). I had no idea just how customisable the iPhone really is and having owned a BlackBerry for the past two years, I'd become comfortable in the knowledge that the BlackBerry was far easier to customise and more flexible. How wrong was I?! Okay, so admittedly some of the jailbreak stuff is most likely far too advanced for the average person to even think about poking and prodding, so in that sense, the BlackBerry is sliiiightly more user-friendly. However, I seriously had no idea that the iPhone was capable of so much! What baffles me the most is that these functions can only be accessed through jailbreaking... If the iPhone is so advanced, why are Apple not taking advantage of its true power?
Seriously though, if I had a social life before I got this phone, it would most certainly be sobbing as my iPhone, bearing a troll face, flushed it down the toilet and watched every agonising second of its drowning. (Skim over that part where I just told you I have no social life. DOOOOO IT. *turns into Forever Alone*.) Now my evenings are spent squinting at a minuscule retina display whilst trying to perfect my Super Mario theme right down to the very last 1-up mushroom.
Apple: destroying all of Lauren's human interactions since 2012.
;) x
I bought my first iPhone this week and I've fallen head-over-heels in love with it. Those who know me personally will know that I've always been a bit of a techie, but THIS just takes it to whole new level (after the jailbreak, of course! ;) ). I had no idea just how customisable the iPhone really is and having owned a BlackBerry for the past two years, I'd become comfortable in the knowledge that the BlackBerry was far easier to customise and more flexible. How wrong was I?! Okay, so admittedly some of the jailbreak stuff is most likely far too advanced for the average person to even think about poking and prodding, so in that sense, the BlackBerry is sliiiightly more user-friendly. However, I seriously had no idea that the iPhone was capable of so much! What baffles me the most is that these functions can only be accessed through jailbreaking... If the iPhone is so advanced, why are Apple not taking advantage of its true power?
Seriously though, if I had a social life before I got this phone, it would most certainly be sobbing as my iPhone, bearing a troll face, flushed it down the toilet and watched every agonising second of its drowning. (Skim over that part where I just told you I have no social life. DOOOOO IT. *turns into Forever Alone*.) Now my evenings are spent squinting at a minuscule retina display whilst trying to perfect my Super Mario theme right down to the very last 1-up mushroom.
Apple: destroying all of Lauren's human interactions since 2012.
;) x
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Some days I do wonder... *rolls eyes*
I'm pretty more than sure that this has been done before, but I'm seriously considering compiling a list of Facebook/Twitter stereotypes.
Things go on in my news feeds that drive me insane and I feel God awful for the people who have to put up with it too. Example:
Girl #1: "OMG, this is like, the third photo I've uploaded of myself this morning, I look so freakin' uglyyyyy. Probz gonna delete but hey ho. Now I'm gonna post some stupid and irrelevant song lyrics in this photo description because I REALLY REALLY want all my mateyz to like this photo. Like all my other ones."
The photo gets about 40 likes. FORTY. Of course she's not going to bloody delete it later. SHE JUST WANTS YOUR ATTENTION, LIKE EVERY OTHER DAY. You might as well rename her as "Troll" in your contact list because that's what she's doing. TROLLING YOU. EVERY. FLIPPING. DAY.
Now we move onto Girl #2. Oh boy, Girl #2 is an ENTIRELY different kettle of fish.
"listening to "Song Title" by My Favourite Singer. love it."
"@myfavouritesinger thank you so much for your wonderful music. it brings me so much JOY. yes, JOY. see, I'm overusing the word JOY because you mentioned it at your concert about 10 months ago. still using it. thank you for being you. xxxxxxxxx"
"grrr wanted to be home early tonight to book tickets for My Favourite Singer's concert. now I'll have to be in the SECOND row. boo hoo. #MyFavouriteSingersConcertOnThisDate"
"yay concert in two years' time! can't wait. love you My Favourite Singer. <3 #MyFavouriteSingersConcertOnThisDate #IUseReallyLongAndIrritatingHashTagsThatBarelyFitIntoTheWordLimitBecauseICanAndImShowingThatImReallySocialMediaSavvyByDoingSo"
Ok. We GET it. You love this person's work, fair enough. For our sanity though, PLEASE STOP VOMITING ABOUT IT IN EVERY SINGLE POST YOU MAKE!
Don't even get me started on RPG Addicts. Pfft, as if they are real RPGs anyway.
"Addict needs your help with her ewe! She's in labour and needs a helping hand to deliver the lambs!"
"Addict needs just ONE MORE recipe to become the best cook in the world! EVERRR!"
"Addict wants some nails and sticky tape to build a mansion! Yeah that's right! A MANSION FOR THEIR MADE UP, VIRTUAL WORLD IN WHAMSHIMBOMBOOBA!"
STUPID PEOPLE MAKE ME SHOUT IN MY BLOGS! X
Things go on in my news feeds that drive me insane and I feel God awful for the people who have to put up with it too. Example:
Girl #1: "OMG, this is like, the third photo I've uploaded of myself this morning, I look so freakin' uglyyyyy. Probz gonna delete but hey ho. Now I'm gonna post some stupid and irrelevant song lyrics in this photo description because I REALLY REALLY want all my mateyz to like this photo. Like all my other ones."
The photo gets about 40 likes. FORTY. Of course she's not going to bloody delete it later. SHE JUST WANTS YOUR ATTENTION, LIKE EVERY OTHER DAY. You might as well rename her as "Troll" in your contact list because that's what she's doing. TROLLING YOU. EVERY. FLIPPING. DAY.
Now we move onto Girl #2. Oh boy, Girl #2 is an ENTIRELY different kettle of fish.
"listening to "Song Title" by My Favourite Singer. love it."
"@myfavouritesinger thank you so much for your wonderful music. it brings me so much JOY. yes, JOY. see, I'm overusing the word JOY because you mentioned it at your concert about 10 months ago. still using it. thank you for being you. xxxxxxxxx"
"grrr wanted to be home early tonight to book tickets for My Favourite Singer's concert. now I'll have to be in the SECOND row. boo hoo. #MyFavouriteSingersConcertOnThisDate"
"yay concert in two years' time! can't wait. love you My Favourite Singer. <3 #MyFavouriteSingersConcertOnThisDate #IUseReallyLongAndIrritatingHashTagsThatBarelyFitIntoTheWordLimitBecauseICanAndImShowingThatImReallySocialMediaSavvyByDoingSo"
Ok. We GET it. You love this person's work, fair enough. For our sanity though, PLEASE STOP VOMITING ABOUT IT IN EVERY SINGLE POST YOU MAKE!
Don't even get me started on RPG Addicts. Pfft, as if they are real RPGs anyway.
"Addict needs your help with her ewe! She's in labour and needs a helping hand to deliver the lambs!"
"Addict needs just ONE MORE recipe to become the best cook in the world! EVERRR!"
"Addict wants some nails and sticky tape to build a mansion! Yeah that's right! A MANSION FOR THEIR MADE UP, VIRTUAL WORLD IN WHAMSHIMBOMBOOBA!"
STUPID PEOPLE MAKE ME SHOUT IN MY BLOGS! X
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Ohhh oh, sometimes, I get a good feeling... yeah!
So I'm undecided on whether I prefer Flo Rida's 'Good Feeling' or Avicii's 'Levels'. It's no secret that I've always been a bit of a whore when it comes to dance music and I've never been a popping and locking fan of rap; HOWEVER, I have a sneaky suspicion that Flo Rida might just pip poor little Avicii to the post on this one. The reason being? I just don't feel like there's enough going on in 'Levels'... the hook is the only bit that really sticks out, and although I love the electro feel in the background, 'Good Feeling' almost feels more upbeat and reflects that really good feeling that this man singing obviously has.
The question I have is: where did this sample actually come from? Is it an old song remade like most 'new' songs today? Or is it something new that happens to have been used on both of the recently released tracks? Hmm... A little investigative work is in order I believe!
In other news, I've rediscovered my love for New Super Mario Bros. recently, thanks to that ever so amusing ninja in my life. I decided to set my Wii up again finally, and he fell in love with the game the minute he touched the Wiimote. Ever since, instead of "Lauren, shall we go to the cinema tonight?" it's been "Lauren, let's play Mario this evening!" Oh dear. I think I've created a monster... Soon we'll have completed the game and what will he do then? Move onto Zelda? (I hope :P)
Lauren Moore: Creating Mario addicts since 2012.
;) x
The question I have is: where did this sample actually come from? Is it an old song remade like most 'new' songs today? Or is it something new that happens to have been used on both of the recently released tracks? Hmm... A little investigative work is in order I believe!
In other news, I've rediscovered my love for New Super Mario Bros. recently, thanks to that ever so amusing ninja in my life. I decided to set my Wii up again finally, and he fell in love with the game the minute he touched the Wiimote. Ever since, instead of "Lauren, shall we go to the cinema tonight?" it's been "Lauren, let's play Mario this evening!" Oh dear. I think I've created a monster... Soon we'll have completed the game and what will he do then? Move onto Zelda? (I hope :P)
Lauren Moore: Creating Mario addicts since 2012.
;) x
Thursday, 22 December 2011
Time to reflect...
2011. Wow.
I can quite honestly say that this year has been the biggest life changer of all for me. No, I don’t mean that in a typical “this year was rubbish, 2012 will be my year, new year new start blah blah BLAH” kinda way. I mean it in a life improvement way.
Right through from January to December, this year has taught me a lot of lessons. Some of them unfortunately came around in the hard way, but they’ve only aided me in my life’s path.
I strode into the year at full speed, with my head in the clouds and my problems buried in the sand. I partied with my now ex-work colleagues at a late Christmas party and quite honestly, it was the best I’ve ever been to. February came, along with my 20th birthday, and everything seemed plain sailing. Disaster struck soon enough though. For a couple of months, I found myself in an incredibly dark place - but trying to be my ever-positive self, I kept it hidden until it burst out of my chest in a way I could never have imagined it would. There’s a dear friend who was my lifeline during this period, and had it not been for him, the experience would have been much harder. I can’t thank you enough - if you ever need me, I’ll be right there with that three scoop ice cream in my hands for you! :)
Of course, true to my determined nature, I came striding through that dark patch and entered an entirely new dimension. Literally everything important in my life changed - my home, my job (twice!)... and my friends. This year taught me who my real friends are - the ones who are always there to pick me up when I fall flat on my face and keep their judgement to themselves. It did, however, introduce some wonderful people into my life and even more wonderful relationships grew with people that had been around for quite a while...
So, as I sit here on 22nd December 2011, writing this blog entry and excited about spending Christmas with the people that I love the most, I wish you all a fabulous festive season and I’ll be back in the New Year!
Whorse, JPGs and of course, my fantastic ninja apprentice - YOU have made my year. <3 xxx
I can quite honestly say that this year has been the biggest life changer of all for me. No, I don’t mean that in a typical “this year was rubbish, 2012 will be my year, new year new start blah blah BLAH” kinda way. I mean it in a life improvement way.
Right through from January to December, this year has taught me a lot of lessons. Some of them unfortunately came around in the hard way, but they’ve only aided me in my life’s path.
I strode into the year at full speed, with my head in the clouds and my problems buried in the sand. I partied with my now ex-work colleagues at a late Christmas party and quite honestly, it was the best I’ve ever been to. February came, along with my 20th birthday, and everything seemed plain sailing. Disaster struck soon enough though. For a couple of months, I found myself in an incredibly dark place - but trying to be my ever-positive self, I kept it hidden until it burst out of my chest in a way I could never have imagined it would. There’s a dear friend who was my lifeline during this period, and had it not been for him, the experience would have been much harder. I can’t thank you enough - if you ever need me, I’ll be right there with that three scoop ice cream in my hands for you! :)
Of course, true to my determined nature, I came striding through that dark patch and entered an entirely new dimension. Literally everything important in my life changed - my home, my job (twice!)... and my friends. This year taught me who my real friends are - the ones who are always there to pick me up when I fall flat on my face and keep their judgement to themselves. It did, however, introduce some wonderful people into my life and even more wonderful relationships grew with people that had been around for quite a while...
So, as I sit here on 22nd December 2011, writing this blog entry and excited about spending Christmas with the people that I love the most, I wish you all a fabulous festive season and I’ll be back in the New Year!
Whorse, JPGs and of course, my fantastic ninja apprentice - YOU have made my year. <3 xxx
Wednesday, 14 December 2011
Shameful.
It's been over two months since I last bored you with my life stories. Fear not younglings, I'm back... again! Muahahahaha! >:D
I have to confess, the past two months have been nothing but busy, busy, busy... Here's a quickfire list in a diabolical attempt to excuse myself:
1. Uni work. This has been DREADFUL. It's one thing looking forward to term one being over, but actually looking forward to my final project over what I'm doing now...? Yeah, it's not been kind to me. Bleh.
2. I visited Ashford.
3. I visited Poland for a few days and expanded my linguistic horizons, met some lovely people and saw some beautiful places. Great trip! :)
4. Uni work... again.
5. Overtime at work (oh, I'm working in the bakery now... yay!)
6. Christmas shopping.
7. Listing several useless things on eBay and actually making quite a nice profit.
8. Uni work *sigh*
9. Radio shows on Tuesdays (12-2 ON RADIO LAB)
10. Several trips to the hospital (not at my expense, don't worry ;) )
Truthfully though, parts of my uni work have been incredibly enjoyable indeed. I've produced a magazine with my friend James, and it really re-ignited my passion for graphic design! I've decided that I want to make a magazine for my special project now, to let my creative juices flow and hopefully land me in a media design job. Who knows, though - I've got so many ideas up my sleeve for when I graduate that I'd be happy with whichever way I went!
I've FINALLY got myself an icing kit for baking, too! :D I'm actually considering posting a few of my baking shenanigans on here for you all to have a look at - I'm not a very frequent baker, but when I do decide to get out the mixing bowl and electronic whisk, I have a whale of a time. I'm actually making some cakes for a charity bake sale at work on Friday so I may post a few pictures then... Keep your eyes peeled! ;)
Now, I should really stop procrastinating and get on with my Ethics essay. (4,000 words to go... ugh >.<)
Until next time, peeps!
<3 x
I have to confess, the past two months have been nothing but busy, busy, busy... Here's a quickfire list in a diabolical attempt to excuse myself:
1. Uni work. This has been DREADFUL. It's one thing looking forward to term one being over, but actually looking forward to my final project over what I'm doing now...? Yeah, it's not been kind to me. Bleh.
2. I visited Ashford.
3. I visited Poland for a few days and expanded my linguistic horizons, met some lovely people and saw some beautiful places. Great trip! :)
4. Uni work... again.
5. Overtime at work (oh, I'm working in the bakery now... yay!)
6. Christmas shopping.
7. Listing several useless things on eBay and actually making quite a nice profit.
8. Uni work *sigh*
9. Radio shows on Tuesdays (12-2 ON RADIO LAB)
10. Several trips to the hospital (not at my expense, don't worry ;) )
Truthfully though, parts of my uni work have been incredibly enjoyable indeed. I've produced a magazine with my friend James, and it really re-ignited my passion for graphic design! I've decided that I want to make a magazine for my special project now, to let my creative juices flow and hopefully land me in a media design job. Who knows, though - I've got so many ideas up my sleeve for when I graduate that I'd be happy with whichever way I went!
I've FINALLY got myself an icing kit for baking, too! :D I'm actually considering posting a few of my baking shenanigans on here for you all to have a look at - I'm not a very frequent baker, but when I do decide to get out the mixing bowl and electronic whisk, I have a whale of a time. I'm actually making some cakes for a charity bake sale at work on Friday so I may post a few pictures then... Keep your eyes peeled! ;)
Now, I should really stop procrastinating and get on with my Ethics essay. (4,000 words to go... ugh >.<)
Until next time, peeps!
<3 x
Friday, 7 October 2011
Ambrosia, sweet Ambrosia...
Oh, Ambrosia rice pudding, I haven't had the pleasure of you coating my tongue in your sweet milky goodness for so long...
Yes, that sounded dirty. Yes, I know what Ambrosia is a euphemism for. I DON'T CARE. I LOVE rice pudding!
I really do wonder what Ambrosia were thinking when they gave themselves such a name. Sure, it may well be the name of the Greek gods' special drink but we all know the main use of the word in today's society! Ah, I digress.
Anyway, rice pudding. It's such a simple concept, cheap to buy and cheap to make, yet it fills my stomach with smiley faces and happy riffs! The milky coating and the delicate grains of rice are truly a match made in Heaven... Yum! I may or may not have just waded my way though an entire can... oops. Ah well, life is for living right?
Speaking of life being for living, I watched a touching video this morning that was really thought provoking. It was a video of Steve Jobs delivering a speech to university graduates back in 2005. Seeing him up on a stage, telling young people to live life as if they would die tomorrow was heart-wrenching. Not only this, he spoke of his relief of having overcome his pancreatic cancer on the first occasion that doctors discovered it. The world makes no sense sometimes - a man who was an utter genius and worked hard throughout his life to succeed in the technology market only really just saw his intelligence begin to come to fruition. His legacy will live on forever in the world of technology!
x
Yes, that sounded dirty. Yes, I know what Ambrosia is a euphemism for. I DON'T CARE. I LOVE rice pudding!
I really do wonder what Ambrosia were thinking when they gave themselves such a name. Sure, it may well be the name of the Greek gods' special drink but we all know the main use of the word in today's society! Ah, I digress.
Anyway, rice pudding. It's such a simple concept, cheap to buy and cheap to make, yet it fills my stomach with smiley faces and happy riffs! The milky coating and the delicate grains of rice are truly a match made in Heaven... Yum! I may or may not have just waded my way though an entire can... oops. Ah well, life is for living right?
Speaking of life being for living, I watched a touching video this morning that was really thought provoking. It was a video of Steve Jobs delivering a speech to university graduates back in 2005. Seeing him up on a stage, telling young people to live life as if they would die tomorrow was heart-wrenching. Not only this, he spoke of his relief of having overcome his pancreatic cancer on the first occasion that doctors discovered it. The world makes no sense sometimes - a man who was an utter genius and worked hard throughout his life to succeed in the technology market only really just saw his intelligence begin to come to fruition. His legacy will live on forever in the world of technology!
x
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