♥Repeat♥

When my old laptop died, I lost almost all my music. 

I was able to save the 8gb hosted on my iPod, but I had almost 17gb of music on my iTunes. Talk about a dagger to the heart. I had spent years building up that music collection, and while I may not have listened to everything that was there, I still hated losing it.

But in the end it has been somewhat of a blessing. I have really enjoyed getting a whole lot of new music, cleansing my iTunes of things I no longer listen to, and building up a new collection. It has actually been quite fun.

Here are some of the songs I currently have on repeat...

(I am in love with the new FOB album, 15 year old me is very very happy)

♥What Songs are you Loving right now?♥

Ramblings...

Here I am, back again, and with nothing in particular planned for you. Just a bunch of ramblings...

~ I am still slowly trying to transfer everything off my laptop, it is a long and frustrating process! Sometimes I just want to smash it against a wall. But that would be somewhat counter-productive. So I persevere. In hopes that my tech-savvy friend will be able to fix it, and therefore save me pulling $1000 out of my America fund for a new one. So fingers crossed!!

~ Speaking of America...

That's right!! It is officially under 100 days until I go. I have a countdown on my bedroom door and I am crossing off days and freaking out! I CAN'T WAIT! But at the same time I'm starting to get scared! There is so much to do, most of which I haven't even thought of yet. Argh!

~ I'm currently catching up on Supernatural (my all-time favourite show) and I get sad whenever I see Sams hair. Anyone else the same? He used to be so damn cute, but his hair has totally ruined it for me...

This picture made me laugh so much its ridiculous! It is just so perfect...

But Dean? Perfect as always. *Drool* I would marry that man.

~ I'm craving Mexican food. You probably don't care but I am. How freaking good does this look?

You're Welcome. Just some food porn for your Monday.

Utterly Obsessed...

Now if I were to talk about all of the TV I obsess over on a regular basis, we would be here for years. 

Seriously.

So today I figured I would pick two. Two shows that I, and most everyone else, eagerly tune into each and every week, hanging on to every word.

Number One...

I started this series with the TV show. I got through season one and two, before needing more drama and starting the books. I am now halfway through the third book, which is basically up to date with the TV show. Let me tell you this, Shit gets GOOD! Holy! I cannot get enough of it, whether it's reading the books and getting to know the characters more, reading their thoughts, and understanding little bits and pieces more thoroughly. Or watching the show and drooling over Jon Snow... Am I Right?!

Winter is coming!

Number Two...

This one is a new show and I am loving it! Anyone else watching it? Its dramatic and scandalous, a little scary, and it keeps you guessing. Those that loved Psycho may find it a little strange, being as it's a prequel set in modern times. But somehow the creators make it work! I LOVE it! And another bonus of the show? Drooling over Max Thieriot... (anyone sensing a theme here?)

Yum.

What shows are you currently obsessed with?

Anyone also watch way too much TV?

I Solemnly Swear I'm Up to Only Good...

I have received and sent away my Criminal Background check! I am officially not a crim, which should help with the whole getting a visa, and entering the States thing! It's not a huge step, but its something to cross off the ol' check list which makes me happy! One step closer. The next step will be receiving our Welcome Packets which have a bunch of info on our program and our visa applications. So much excite!! (Also, Harry Potter reference in the title? If you got that, we are officially friends!)

In the meantime I have been loving a whole lotta music recently, when I'm working in the jewellery store by myself, I get to play my music so I'm enjoying picking songs to be obsessed with! I thought I would share a few with you...

Carrie Underwood - Two Black Cadillacs

I love how badass this song is! So dark for Carrie but so so good. I have been playing this one on repeat for days! And the video is kickass!

Phillip Phillips - Gone Gone Gone

This song is just so darn catchy, Phillips voice is all gruff and smooth at the same time, an unbeatable combination for any girl!

Finlay Quaye & William Orbit - Dice

This one is an oldie but a goodie, I mean The O.C anyone? That scene where Ryan's sprinting to reach Marissa in time to save her from New Year's kissing Oliver? Swoon! LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!

What are your Music Loves at the moment?

An Unexpected Journey...

New Zealanders are a proud bunch. We are such a small country that when something big happens, the whole country gets behind it. We get excited when we are mentioned on American TV, when we beat another team in sport, or when one of us wins something huge!

So of course we happily claim the Lord of The Rings movies as our own cinematic babies. They were filmed here, the director is one of us. Everybody associates LOTRs with New Zealand, and we love it!

So when The Hobbit rolled around... we were all too happy to pull out all the stops! The first hobbit film had its world premiere in Wellington the other day and boy was it a doozy! I unfortunately wasn't able to attend, but it looked like one hell of a night. Check out all the Hobbit-y goodness!

These are the filming locations around New Zealand, for the last 3 years, I lived 30 minutes away from Hobbiton and The Shire! How cool is that?!

The genius director, Sir Peter Jackson, strolling out of the hobbit-hole!

Boy do I wish I was there holding my own sign!

600 metres of red carpet, and thousands of fans!

Have you seen The Lord of the Rings? Do you associate it with New Zealand?

I cannot wait to see The Hobbit on December 13th!!

It's going to be quite a journey!

*  I was not compensated for this post, I just find The Hobbit exciting!  *

Oh, How Pinteresting...

I haven't linked up with Michelle for Oh, How Pinteresting for a long time, but I thought now would be the perfect time! I have been pinning one particular theme since getting my exciting news...

I still can't believe I got into the Disney Internship Program!! I'm sure you guys are getting sick of hearing about it, but I got my "next steps" email so things are getting real! First step is renewing my passport!

So without further ado, enjoy my Disney pins that are getting me all excited for my adventures next year!

Source: via Marianna on Pinterest

Source: lucky311.tumblr.com via Christie on Pinterest

Source: loveit.com via Hope on Pinterest

Source: google.co.uk via Kelly on Pinterest

Source: weheartit.com via Amanda on Pinterest

Source: disneybound.tumblr.com via Tiffany on Pinterest

Source: browse.deviantart.com via Tiffany on Pinterest

And how cool is this? I am definitely going to have to create a few Disney looks while I'm there!

Source: disneybound.tumblr.com via Leilani on Pinterest

Source: disneybound.tumblr.com via Leilani on Pinterest

Only a few assignments left until I am officially done with University!! I can't believe how quickly it has gone! I'm almost a graduate! Until next time loves, enjoy your weeks :)

xx

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...

xx

The YouTube Vortex

I accidentally stayed up until 2am last night. And I say accidentally because it was, I fell into a YouTube vortex. You guys know the ones. You bring up YouTube, watch a funny or exciting clip, then the sidebar brings up another one. You think ooh that looks interesting... BAM 3 hours later and you have watched around 30 clips. That happened to me last night.

It started off with watching auditions from the X Factors, Got Talents and Idols... then progressed to a Real Life Mentalist (which totally blew my mind) then I ended up watching the new episodes of my latest obsession...

This web series is, obviously, based on the Lizzie Bennet from Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice, which I love. And now I can't get enough of this modern adaptation. Its witty and charming, and the actors are all fantastic. It can get a little cheesy, but sometimes life needs a little cheese. If you are a fan of the novel or films you should definitely have a look. It does stray from the storyline a little, but overall its a great modern twist on the classic tale. And I definitely enjoy it (not too mention George Wickham is seriously hot! be sure to stick around until episode 40-something! Its worth it!) The thing that I love is these guys are so immersed into being the characters. They have twitter handles for each of them, a blog where they write as the heroines (Lizzie, Jane, and Lydia) its pretty much amazeballs.

Here is the first episode for you to enjoy!

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