The Story of My Life...

So I have jumped on the bandwagon.

But I'm not going to kid myself, or lie to you.

 

We all know I'm not going to post every day of May as Jenni suggested. But I will participate in some of the challenges. I'm going to pick and choose. 

Cause I'm a rebel like that.

But here we go with Day One... The Story of My Life in 250 words or less. (It's less. I got bored...)

circa 2011

Born February 5th 1992 in Sydney, Australia. Sunshine, family, younger sister and brother. Then New Zealand from age 5 onwards. Growing up, 90's kid, great friends, fun times, movie nights, picnics, music, drama, theatre, parents divorce, late nights, soft toys, parties, beaches, sleepovers, road trips, pizza nights, insecurities, dress ups, warm beds, family, reading, learning guitar, kickboxing, netball, Zumba, flatting, braces at 21, alcohol, coffee, winter, chocolate, red lips, laughing, sleeping in,  and so much more. Moved cities, away from home. Grew up some (not too much). Graduated University with a Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies. Dreams of acting in or making films, in the meantime watching way too much TV and too many movies. Big dreamer. Big heart. Shy persona. I have never been in love. I am a hopeless romantic. Leaving the security of my small country to live and work at Walt Disney World in Florida. Big excitement. Big fears. Feels like I'm waiting for my life to begin, though I know I have a lot I'm leaving behind. All in all... Happy.

Home Alooone...

I drive home from work at 9pm. It's pitch dark outside on a Friday night, not many people are around, either at home or already in town enjoying the last of the 'after-work'drinks' circuit. I pull up my driveway and the house is dark. No windows lit up, nobody home.

I'm strange about being home alone. During the day I love it, indulge in it, watching too many movies, playing guitar as loud as I can, cooking delicious food I don't have to share. But at night it seems lonely. I can still do all the same things, but I don't. It feels weird cooking dinner at 9pm, it's verging on too late for a movie as I have work in the morning, and nights are to still and quiet to sing at the top of my lungs.

 You also get weird I"M SO BORED photos of me. Sorry bout that, I'm gonna regret these in the morning.

It's kind of an awkward state of limbo, need to do something, don't know what to do. And yet if my family WAS here, I would probably be doing the exact same thing I'm doing now. Watching Pretty Little Liars for the billionth time. But I am here by myself, which means you get a weird, rambling blog post, where I attempt to write creatively to curve my boredom.

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Disney Roommate Survey!

So guys, this post mainly goes out to my fellow Disney ICPers, who may or may not be living with me at Disney in August. But you might learn something interesting about me... So read on!!

Me Things

NAME: Sinead Bradley

BIRTHDATE/AGE: 5th of February (will be 21 when the program starts!)

HOMETOWN: Was born in Sydney, Australia. But call Tauranga, New Zealand home!!

MAJOR/MINOR: Screen & Media

CURRENT JOB: Working part-time at Bling, and looking elsewhere!

Disney Program Things

TOP ROLES: I would have loved to do Character Attendant, but I am doing Vacation Planner/Merchandise

FLYING OR DRIVING: Flying! Obviously...

HOUSING PREFERENCES (BUILDING): Chatham or Vista

NUMBER OF ROOMMATES:4-6

I COULD NOT LIVE WITH A ROOMATE THAT: Snored haha cannot handle that! Or didn't respect the 'shared room space code'.

Lifestyle Things

DO YOU DRINK: Yes sure do! I have an equal love for nights out and nights in!

DO YOU SMOKE: Nope, not at all.

DO YOU LIKE TO PARTY: I definitely do on occasion. Not all the time, but still...

MEDICAL CONDITIONS: None

DO YOU LIKE TO COOK: Not exactly, I can cook but I'm not hugely into it.

ARE YOU MESSY OR TIDY? Tidy-ish. A little messy kitchen wise, but I'm working on it!

NIGHT OR MORNING PERSON? Night 100%

Roommate Things

FAVORITE CHORE: Vaccuuming

LEAST FAVORITE CHORE: Dishes/Laundry

HOW DO YOU FELL ABOUT SHARING: All about it, as long as I'm asked first! I love sharing my favourite things with people!

DO YOU SNORE: Nope apparently not!

WHAT TIME DO YOU USUALLY GO TO BED: 12ish

WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP ON FREE DAYS: 9-10

I PREFER TO SLEEP IN A ROOM THAT IS: Dark and quiet

Personality Things

THREE WORDS THAT DESRIBE ME: Friendly, Excitable, Random

ONE GOOD QUALITY: I really enjoy the little things

ONE BAD QUALITY: I can be quite lazy

FAVORITE MUSIC: Fall Out Boy, Panic at the Disco, Taylor Swift, Switchfoot, The Pretty Reckless, Ed Sheeran, Scotty McCreary and about a gazillion more!

This is unfair, cause TV and Movies are my major! I am a deep well of film knowledge and access!

FAVORITE TV SHOWS: Oh God we could be here for HOURS: Gossip Girl, Supernatural, Cougar Town, Criminal Minds, Pretty Little Liars, Revenge, The O.C, Charmed, Heroes, Game of Thrones and on and on...

FAVORITE MOVIES: Harry Potters, School of Rock, Breakfast at Tiffanys, Moulin Rouge, All Disney, Inception, Mean Girls, and almost all other movies!

FAVORITE AUTHORS: J. K. Rowling, Scott F. Fitzgerald, Jodi Picoult, George R. R. Martin, Cassandra Clare, Suzanne Collins, Justin Cronin and again loads more...

HOBBIES: Reading, Watching TV/Movies, Playing Guitar, Being with Friends, Adventuring

Disney Things

FAVORITE DISNIY MOVIE: Robin Hood, Peter Pan, Beauty & the Beast, Tangled

FAVORITE CHARACTER: Peter Pan

FAVORITE PRINCESS: Belle

FAVORITE VILLIAN: Prince John hehe

FAVORITE PARK: I have never been so I don't know, but I'm most excited for Magic Kingdom

FAVORITE RIDE: Again I don't know!

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN TO DISNEY: 0   :(

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AT DISNEY?  EVERYTHING! I can't wait for the life experiences, new friends, and unforgettable memories!

Twenty-Thirteen...

I'm not usually one for New Years resolutions, but this year I have some aspects of my life I would like to spend more time working on. 2013 is going to be my year in more ways than one. This year brings my 21st, my graduation, my move to America... all BIG changes, but I also want to take time for the little things.

 

Oo-De-Lally, Oo-De-Lally Golly What a Day!

Hello hello hello!!

I have had a rush of new readers recently so I thought I would do a little "Hi I'm Sinead" post just to say hi and update everyone :)

So I'm Sinead...

I live in sunny lil' New Zealand, 

I am a huge film buff, a TV addict, a bit of a geek, I love to read and drink coffee, I am a budding blog designer currently working for free to build up my design portfolio. I love to dabble in guitar playing, singing, acting, and photography. I get excited about the smallest things and I love making friends.

I'm currently stressing and pushing through the last three weeks of my University degree, majoring in Screen & Media. After that I am done with school! I cannot wait! Up until a few months ago I had no idea what to do with myself after I finished school.

Then I made a huge decision. I interviewed for a position in the Disney International College Program. I was terrified and so excited. I then had to wait the longest two weeks of my life for an email letting me know my fate...

A week ago I got said email. And I GOT IN!! I am officially a Disney Cast Member for August 2013, and will be living and working at Walt Disney World for an entire year. Having never been to the States you could say I'm a little nervous...

So now I am desperately seeking a job, procrastinating my nine remaining assignments (with only two weeks to do them!!) and geeking out about Disney every chance I get! I love this little bloggy community we live in and I love hearing from my readers, and getting to know them!

So I hope you all stick around and say hi, I'm off to write an essay about 'creative labour', even though I have no idea what it is! Wish me luck!

xx

If I Were...

If I were a gemstone, I'd be a Amethyst or Lapis Lazuli.

If I were a scent, I'd be Coffee Beans.

If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be a pair of Black and White Converse.

If I were the weather, I'd be a Thunderstorm

If I were a facial expression, I'd be a Cheesy Smile.

If I were a car, I'd be a Black 67 Chevy Impala. (100 points if you know why!)

If I were a time of day, I'd be Midnight.

If I were a month, I'd be February.

If I were a place, I'd be a Cinema.

If I were a liquid, I'd be Hot Coffee.

If I were a taste, I'd be Something Sweet. 

If I were a sea animal, I'd be a Dolphin.

If I were a food, I'd be a Cupcake.

If I were a colour, I'd be a Powder Blue.

If I were a musical instrument, I'd be an Acoustic Guitar.

If I were a flower, I'd be a Cherry Blossom.

If I were a planet, I'd be Pluto. (Poor Pluto! I still consider you a planet!) 

If I were an object, I'd be a Book. 

If I were a fruit, I'd be a Blueberry.

If I were a sound, I'd be a Page Turning. 

If I were a day of the week, I'd be a Friday Night.

I found this adorable Tag post on Charlotte's blog, Charlotte's Web and I thought it was super cute, so those are my answers... What are yours?

If you fill it out, leave me a link in the comments
xx

Fan-Girling into Geekdom...

I have mentioned how much of a geek I am a few times, and you have even seen traces of it in my multiple film and show reviews...

But I don't think I have ever fully geeked out in a post (except maybe here). Until today.

And keep in mind that I am a Screen Media major, I study this stuff and would love to work in the industry. So when I geek out... I GEEK out. So bare with me!

Today I am going to talk about Supernatural. This show is my all-time favourite, and as strange as it is (being that it is only a show) it holds a very important place in my heart. I have stuck with this show for seven seasons, that range from absolutely brilliant, to somewhat lacklustre. But no matter how bad an episode seems, it is still Supernatural and I still love it.

With the most recent two seasons, the writers have really been testing the fans dedication to the show. They weren't bad, in fact compared to many of the shows on TV now they were fantastic, but they didn't quite compare to previous seasons standards.

The writers just didn't seem to have a clear direction, it was like they were trying to jump between to many things at once but they didn't know where they wanted to end up. The character also didn't have the same depth as they used to. Sam and Dean switched between emotions constantly, one minute depressed about the world ending, the next kicking butt with all the determination in the world. It just didn't make sense.

Thats not to say that it was terrible. I did still really enjoy it and I am a loyal fan, but I really hope they step it up as we move into season 8. There are heaps of fan discussions (this is my fav place for them) out there about what the fans want to see in season 8 and after reading ALL OF THEM erm, a few, I have decided to add my two cents right here. So if you don't watch Supernatural then you should go and watch it now, and if you do then I want to know your opinions as well! 

The countdown till season 8 is on!

Here are my thoughts about what I would love to see in Supernatural's 8th season!

*Spoiler Alert*

(Don't say I didn't warn you)

Dean Winchester: I would love to see Dean go back to how he was in the earlier seasons. Obviously they have gone through so much that going back too far wouldn't work, but something needs to change. Have him talk about his time in Hell and Purgatory, to Sam and allow him to start to heal. Have him accept the fact that they can't save everyone, and reintroduce his fire and love for hunting. I think this has got to be my main "want". Bring back bad-ass, snarky, angry, worlds best hunter Dean. We want him back! But more grown up, the things he has been through need to fuel his desire to hunt, not reduce him to a snivelling mess.

Sam Winchester: I am a bit more open when it comes to Sam, I don't want season 1 puppy dog Sam, but I definitely don't want angry, cold, soul-less Sam. He needs to have a clear direction and motive for what he does this season. Have him help bring Dean back to kick-ass, have him be the steady, rational hunter. Something. And involve him more, while he has always been important, the focus has definitely shifted to Dean over the last few seasons, and I think Sammy needs to be and equal focus. 

Plot: I don't care. I really don't. As long as the writers have a clear structure! Have a clear season arc, have a clear idea for week to week episodes. Make sure they work well together. And I think focus these things around the boys relationship. Not fit the relationship into what is happening each week.

And Most Importantly: Bring back Sam and Dean! Not Sam doing this while Dean is doing that. Bring back the Winchesters! The relationship between the boys is the main reason the show works so well! Or worked so well, it used to be all about them, now not so much. This is what the fans want most. The brotherly relationship where they care so much about each other they would do anything for each other. Do this and the show is saved.

So there you have it. I am a full on fan-girling geek. Maybe you don't care, maybe you do... But I do, so I'm putting it out there. And I know Supernatural fans are opinionated so if you disagree, don't yell, tell me what you believe. I am interested. 

Here's to a fantastically refreshing season of my favourite show!

xx

Two Sides of Happiness...

I love the warmth and glow of summer and the comforting closeness of winter. 

This weekend I got to have both.

Saturday brought sun. I did three loads of laundry, hung it all out, read my book in the sun, went for a walk and felt hot. It was like summer was on the way. I felt relaxed, light and happy. It was gorgeous.

Its Sunday now and I'm sitting inside wrapped in a blanket, drinking hot coffee and watching movies. And outside the rain is pouring down.Its comforting, relaxing, cozy. I'm warm and happy.

 There are so many different ways to feel happy, does your mood change depending on the weather? Or are you like me and enjoy the comforts of both? Enjoy your weekends loves. I'm feeling very content right now.

xx

If You Really Knew Me...

Hello to all my new fabulous readers!! I have seen this post trend floating around the blogosphere and thought now would be the perfect time to give it a go! And continuing with my "honest blogging" promise I'm going to put it all out there... And I mean really put myself out there. Be nice!

If you really knew me...

- You would know I love to take stupid photos way more than serious posed ones.

-You would know I can be quite quiet until you get to know me, I can be quite shy.

- You would know I LOVE films and TV shows (although you should all know this) and if we like some of the same things I would happily spend hours discussing and quoting them!

- You would know I'm full of big dreams but am pessimistic about fulfilling them. I would love to be an actor or a film editor and am even studying for this at University but I don't believe it will ever happen. 

- You would know I taught myself to play guitar and can often be found mucking around and playing my favourite songs. I have even had a go at writing a few. I'm not the best singer though. Not bad, but not fantastic.

- You would know I am 20 years old and have never had a boyfriend. (this one took a lot of guts to admit) I have been on dates, had crushes, known about guys who have liked me. But never had the opportunity (or the courage) to be in a relationship. Sometimes this worries me, being alone forever type worry, and other times I feel like my time is coming, and its all for a reason.

- You would know I drink a lot of tea and coffee. And I eat way too much junk food.

- You would know I cry really easily. Any sad film, book or TV show. Whenever someone else cries. When I'm stressed. A lot!

- You would know I don't get angry. I get annoyed or I quietly sulk. But I never rage. Maybe I bottle it inside, I'm not sure, maybe I just accept things too easily.

- You would know I love the water, I grew up next to beaches and rivers and pools. I love swimming, but I'm self concious about wearing togs/bathing suits

- You would know I'm kind of a crazy cat lady, I adore my cat Milo, and pretty much all cats like me. I am a cat whisperer.

- You would know I love being adventurous and trying new things but I get terrified before I do them. But I do them anyway! Case and point, the New Zealand famous Zorb!

- You would know my Mum is a breast cancer survivor, one of my idols (the other being Audrey Hepburn) and one of the bravest people I know.

- You would know I am the epitome of a "poor student". I have less than $200 to my name.

- You would know that I am a fidget-er. I tend to do my hair or paint my nails while watching TV or I get too fidgety.

Well there we go. Hopefully my being completely honest didn't scare any of you away, and that you feel like you know me a little better. Its actually quite tough putting some of this out into the blog world so again, be nice :)

xx

Me, Myself & I Link-Up...

I'm here today bringing you my answers for the first ever Me, Myself & I link-up!

1. What is your biggest phobia? 

Cockroaches. Definitely. I seriously can't handle them. I once sat in my room crying for 2 hours because there was one near my door and I couldn't go past it! It's pretty bad.

2. If you could relive any day of your 

life, what would it be and why? 

I'm not sure. I haven't had any "Life-Changing" days yet, I'm only young, but maybe my trip to the Soundwave Music Festival in Sydney, Australia. It was such a fun day as I was with my friend, in the city I was born in, listening to some of my favourite bands!

3. If you could choose to stay a certain 

age forever, what age would it be? 

Even though I haven't actually been this age yet, I'm gonna say 21/22. I feel like these are going to be good ages! Old enough to do everything (even though we can drink here at 18) but still young!

4. Which celebrity do you get mistaken 

for? 

I have been told that I sometimes look like Mischa Barton from The O.C but I dunno, I don't really see it... You guys can decide...

5. What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?

I didn't have a good answer for this one so I found a "Soundtrack of Your Life Survey" and filled it out!

If your life was a movie, what would the soundtrack be?

Open your music library

Put it on shuffle

Press play

For every question, type the song that’s playing

When you go to a new question, press the next button

Opening Credits: Remebering Sunday by All Time Low ft Juliet Simmons

Average Day: The Sound of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel

First Date: One For The Memories by The Hot Lies

Falling in Love: Walk on Water or Drown by Mayday Parade

Love Scene: Painting Flowers by All Time Low

Fight Scene: Bounce by The Cab

Breaking Up: Haven't Met You Yet cover by Damien McGinty and Cameron Mitchell

Getting Back Together: My Own Best Friend by Chicago

Driving: Spectrum by Florence & The Machine

Deep Thought: We Cry by The Script

Flashback: This Is The Countdown by Mae

Partying: Honey Bee by Blake Shelton

Happy Dance: All My Loving by The Beatles

Death Scene: The Adventure by Angels & Airwaves

Closing Credits: In The Sun by She & Him

I'm pretty happy with the outcome, and you should definitely check all the bands, cause they are awesome!

Hi to all you visitors!! I hope you stick around :D I would love to meet you!
xx

Let us hope that Mr. Harry Potter will always be around to save the day...

Today I am going to let you in on a little secret (that is not very secret).

I am completely and utterly obsessed with Harry Potter. Like not even kidding. So I found this little survey and thought it would be quite fun to let you in on quite how obsessed I am...

Its pretty magical so feel free to steal it and fill it out yourself! But leave me the link cause I wanna see you HP obsessions!!

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1. If you went to Hogwarts which house would you be sorted in?
According to Pottermore I’m a Hufflepuff, And while they aren’t too exciting I think it means I’m a good person and would be friends with all the other houses. So I’m happy.

2. Have you ever been to the HP midnight release?
Yup. The movie premieres for both HP7s!!

3. What did you think of the Deathly Hallows?
I really liked it, I thought it was a great way to end the series, and I loved all the character goodies! 

4. How many times have you reread the books?
Over 50 times each. Most people don’t believe me, but its true! 

5. Whose death was the saddest?
Fred L He was always my favourite twin! 

6. If you went to Hogwarts would you rather have an owl, a cat, or a rat?
Hmmm Can you have an owl and a cat? Cause I would do that! 

7. What do you think of the movie Half-Blood Prince?
It was good, not my fav but I did like it. Especially all the funnies thrown in there 

8. What do you think of the Deathly Hallows being split in two?
I think it was a really good idea! The story was so detailed it needed to be

9. Have you read the Tales of Beedle the Bard?
Yup sure have, I thought it was cute

10. When did you first become a Potter fan?
Oh wow, I was probably 9, so 11 years ago :O 

Favourite…

Female character?
Hmmm Hermione and Mrs Weasley

Male character?
Ron and Draco. Ron’s just so adorable and I feel sorry for Draco, I always wanted him to defy his parents and join Harry’s team!

Professor?

Professor Mcgonagall, she’s so kick-ass but also a sweetheart. Plus Maggie Smith plays her to perfection!

Death Eater?
Bellatrix, I love how absolutely crazy she is! Its ridiculous! 

Magical creature?
Unicorns, and I think Nifflers sound adorable!

Spell?
Lumos, it would be so helpful. And Accio, because who doesn’t want to be able to summon stuff without moving?!

Book?
I think 1, 4, and 7 are my favourites! But they are all beyond epic. 

Movie?
Ahh I don’t know, 1, 3, 4, and 7. Haha, but again. ALL 

Hogwarts House?
Slytherin! Becuase you can be a goodie, but you can also get away with being bad.

Place?
The Three Broomsticks sounds super cool. And The Burrow!

Weasley?
The Twins and Ron!

Couple?
Rona and Hermione, its gotta be. But also Tonks & Lupin

This or that…

Gryffindor or Slytherin?
Slytherin, but its close

Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff?
Hufflepuff! I’m not smart enough for Ravenclaw!

Fred or George?
BOTH but Fred if I have to pick. Again :( 

Ginny or Luna?
Ginny in the book. But not a fan of Bonnie’s acting

Butterbeer or Firewhiskey?
Butterbeer just sounds delicious!

Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade?
Diagon Alley

Books or Movies?
Books. But I do adore the movies 

Half Blood Prince or Deathly Hallows?
Deathly Hallows, I love it! 

Sorcerer’s Stone or Chamber of Secrets?
Philosophers Stone! (None of this Sorcerers nonsense!)

Lupin or Sirius?
Lupin 

Harry/Ginny or Harry/Hermione?
Harry/Ginny because its always been Ron/Hermione

Lavender Brown or Parvati Patil?
Parvati, I feel like she could be quite badass if needed

Seamus Finnigan or Dean Thomas?
Seamus, I just love that he’s Irish

Kreacher or Dobby?
Dobby

Dan or Rupert?
Rupert for sure!! He is one hot ginger!. 

Bellatrix or Narcissa?
Bellatrix, she’s hilarious!

Voldemort or Tom Riddle?
The guy who played Tom Riddle in COS was pretty hot!, and Voldy doesn’t have a nose. So Tom

Hedwig or Crookshanks?
Hedwig

Woohoo!! Well I'm off to watch Harry Potter for the 1 Billionith time, maybe #4...

Have a great week!

xx