SineadElle Designs New Design!

Its been a little quiet on the SineadElle Designs front lately, which makes me a little sad. Not only because I don't get to work with any of you awesome people, but I'm finding myself missing designing. It means I'm getting the itch to re-design my blog AGAIN.

BUT I got to re-design my good friend Rachel's blog, transitioning from a personal blog to a Disney blog! I am very happy with how it turned out! 

We went for a travel theme and I loved creating something a little different! So much fun

What do you think? I love it, and you should definitely go check out her blog and follow our Disney adventures!!

Bohemia by Veronika Carnaby

Today I have a treat for you all.

By now you should all know that I love to read. Like a lot. All the time!

So when Veronika contacted me and asked me if I would like to review her book Bohemia, I jumped at the chance!

"In her debut novel, Veronika Carnaby picks up where the Beat Generation left off. Set in 1960, Bohemia chronicles a group of twenty-somethings who defy the "ideals" of a mid-twentieth century society to seek creative fulfillment. In the process, they spotlight the creative path that artists of all mediums tread, all the while depicting the challenges faced by youth in the decade that changed the world."

I really enjoyed reading Bohemia. It was very reminiscent of Jack Kerouac's On The Road which I loved! It follows the same style, following a group of young adults as they set out to discover the world and themselves.  This is something that we can all easily relate to, which is what I think makes the novel so special. It allows us, as readers, to identify with the characters, and put ourselves into the narrative. For me in particular, being in my early 20's and trying to figure out how to start my life, I could totally see myself in their shoes, which for me is hugely important for me to enjoy reading something.

Obviously I am not familiar with the setting that is the 1960's, but the writing style and narrative really draw you in and make you feel immersed in the culture and freedom of the beat-nik generation. Everything Veronika writes is to draw you into a world she has created, the language, the slang, the way the characters act and interact; all come together to paint you a 60's, freedom inspired, restless picture of life.

My main criticism is that the writing style did make the narrative difficult to follow at times. If you aren't familiar with the beatnik style you might have trouble with this one. The pace and timing was a little rushed at times, and I would often get lost in a long description and find myself having to reread a page to remember where we were in the plot. Mostly during the first few chapters, towards the end I was hooked! I enjoyed being drawn into the novel so much and I think if this is the right book for you, you will love it! If not, give it a go anyway, you might be surprised!

My Rating: 4/5

Pictures of the Day 2012

I am a sucker for beautiful photos. Today I was bored and was internet stumbling (the life of the unemployed) and I came across Twisted Sifters "Top 100 'Pictures of the Day' 2012" and lets just say I was momentarily lost.

I wanted to share with you my absolute favourites.

*All Images Taken from Twisted Sifter*

INSIDE THE OLD METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

Photograph via The Natioanl Archives and Records Administration

NUGGET POINT LIGHTHOUSE, NEW ZEALAND

Photograph by Scott Robertson

PURPLE HAZE OVER EDINBURGH CASTLE

Photograph by Scott Hutcheson (SMHutch Photography on Flickr)

A TINY RIVER HOUSE IN SERBIA

Photograph by Irene Becker for National Geographic

A WALL OF FALL

Photograph by Eric Forey (Kala___ on Flickr) | Prints Available

DEATH BEGETS LIFE

Photograph by Ireena Worthy on Flickr

EVOLUTION OF THE NEW YORK SKYLINE

Photograph via Lee @ tier1dc.blogspot.com

MOON BRIDGE IN DAHU PARK, TAIPEI

Photograph by bbe022001 on Flickr

7 HOURS IN ONE IMAGE

Photograph by Isil Karanfil (isilkrnfl on deviantART)

PIXEL PEOPLE PERFECTION

Artwork by Craig Alan via Artexpo (Eric Smith) on Flickr

SALAR DE UYUNI AFTER SOME RAIN

Photograph via Paean on Reddit

 

 Ah. Gorgeous right. Enjoy my loves, and enjoy your day!

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!