The End of Life As We Know It...

Or something less dramatic.

That's right kids, the news has just broken and I'm getting straight in there to discuss it.

Google Reader will be no longer, as of July 1st. To be honest I'm kind of, momentarily, pissed. It's the way we all know and love to follow our favourite blogs. It's easy and simple.

But we will survive and adapt, and I'm sure in no time we won't even care. 

So I am getting myself all set up with Bloglovin' now, in order to make the transition easier.

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And I would love to have you join me :) I have already switched over all the blogs I follow so I can keep reading all your lovely blogs, so I hope you will switch over and join me too. So click on the icon below to follow me!! Come join the party!

 
Need some convincing? Paige has a great post outlining the benefits!

Now I just need to figure out the best way to utilise it... Any suggestions??

Flights of Absurdia...

I have been somewhat absent lately, and I apologise. Life has been moving in overdrive lately, and I'm still finding it hard to believe!

I have officially finished classes at University FOREVER! That's right! Only four assignments to go and I will have a degree! I cannot believe how quickly the last 3 years have gone, but I am definitely ready for it to be over and to move on with my life!

My theatre show Flights of Absurdia has officially ended as well, which is a relief and quite sad. I had a lot of fun working on it, became good friends with the people in my class and really enjoyed the whole experience. However it was exhausting! An entire week full of rehearsals, performances, late nights and acting my lil butt off! It was tiring, I'm covered in bruises, but it was worth it! The show was based on absurd theatre principles and it was definitely weird to say the least!

Typical theatre class "JAZZ HANDS"

I'm currently attempting to set up a payment method for SineadElle Designs, help and tips would be very much appreciated. Prices have been decided on!! More on this later :D

Once I work through my last assignments I can do design work full-time (until I find a job!) and keep saving for Disney!!

I am super happy right now!
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SineadElle Designs... Help?!

Hey Guys!

So I have been working with a few of the people who took advantage of my Free Blog Design deal, in order for me to build up my portfolio. And I am loving it! I love being able to get to know other bloggers and design them gorgeous blogs!

I just finished working with Kate from Classy Living on her blog design, which was so great as we have been bloggy friends since we both began blogging! We created a cute, pastel  and pretty design which I am super happy with!

Once I have finished working with the eight or so girls who contacted me, I am going to begin to charge for my design services. Mainly because all the money I make will go into my Disney fund, helping to me to get to Florida for my Disney ICP in August 2013.

But I don't want to charge you all ridiculous amounts of money like some designers out there. I want to have cheap prices so even up and coming bloggers, or those of us who are strapped for cash can have a blog design that suits them and their needs.

So that's where you guys come in. I want to know what you think are reasonable prices for me to charge for custom designs? What would you be willing to pay? Please let me know, as I am umming and ahhing about it, and I really have no idea at this stage.

I have created an official blog for SineadElle Designs so go over and take a look, and tell me what you think! I could really use your help :)

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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!

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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes...

You guys.














HOLY FREAKING AMAZEBALLS















I                    don't                             even...

This was me this morning when I opened my emails...

I saw this...

Followed by...

Then I don't even know! I didn't even finish reading the email. I was running around the house in my pyjamas screaming at my flatmates and jumping around like a complete loon. This is the craziest thing ever!! I was expecting rejection. 

But no. Me and my best friend Rachel (WE BOTH GOT IN!!! How cool is that!!!) will be spending an entire year working at Walt Disney World in Florida, America. I have never even been to America so my mind is totally blown.

This is going to be short and sweet kids. I am so excited I can't sit still. I am celebrating with my friends by watching Disney movies and eating pizza.

More on this tomorrow when I can wrap my head around it all. It's like a dream...

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The Times They Are a Changin'

It's official my friends!

This little blog here will be undergoing a name-change, perhaps tomorrow if I get around to it!

I even have a sneak peek of my new header for you to see! (its almost the same, but with a cute new addition)

You like?!

I'm thrilled with the new name and therefore, new chapter in my blogging life...

I just have a question for you guys.

What do I need to change? My URL won't be affected, I have a new header and new buttons...

other than changing my info on websites etc is there anything else I need to remember?

Thanks guys for your feedback before, it was fantastic!

Watch this space...

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New Name?

Hey ladies!

I am in need of your expert Blogging opinions...

I have decided to change the name of this here blog, as I think "Life As I Know It" is a bit too generic, there are tons of other blogs out there with the same name.

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I have come up with a few options all based around the same idea. I would like you guys to let me know which you like best because I can't decide...

The List

- In The Sun

- Sinead in the Sun

- Life in the Sun

- Dreams in the Sun

- Wander in the Sun

I love the "in the Sun" idea because New Zealand is (usually) a sunny place, and I'm all about the beaches in summer. And it sounds whimsical which is quite like me!

What do you think? I would LOVE your opinions :D

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The Stupidity of Others...

*All opinions are my own and I do not mean to offend anyone by sharing them*

Ok can we talk about this story guys? I'm gonna rant now...

I saw the trailer for a movie called Compliance while I was browsing the internet (as you do) and thought it looked interesting, so I watched it, and it intrigued me.

The films description is: "When a prank caller convinces a fast food restaurant manager to interrogate an innocent young employee, no one is left unharmed. Based on true events"

So, being as curious as I am I looked into the true story behind the film and I found this video showing the live footage of the incident and the interviews with the people involved. Basically what happened was...

A McDonalds Manager that holds an employee hostage in a back room after a Police Officer calls the store and accuses the female teenage employee of stealing money from the cash till. The situation quickly escalates as the police officer orders the Manager to strip search the girl and leave her naked in the back room. This continues as the guy demands someone else to watch the girl, humiliating her and forcing her to complete sexual acts.

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And I could not believe it. Seriously. How thick can you get? No police officer would EVER ask someone to do something like that?! Especially not for over 3 hours!! I really don't understand what was going through that womans mind when she saw what was happening to that poor girl. It made me furious!

What do you guys think? The film being released has raised many questions, like "What would you do in this situation" But seriously, I don't think I would ever be in this situation. Maybe I am too cynical, or have seen too many movies, but if someone called me saying they were a police officer and to strip search my employee I would immediately smell a rat. Wouldn't you?

Ok rant over.
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