Wednesday, 28 May 2014

30 Facts about Yours Truly

So I've gained some consistent followers and since people don't really know much about me, here we go:

1. I have 2 half siblings
2. I should have been born in January
3. Glee always makes me smile
4. Charmed is my favourite series
5. I only hate 2 people in my life
6. Year 11 was shite
7. I have a close relationship with my mum
8. I work in a hotel
9. I have 6 cats
10. I strongly believe in Karma
11. My education is my number 1 priority!
12. I only trust one person at the moment
13. Nobody really knows my whole story
14. I hate fish - just hate it
15. Work is probably my favourite environment to be in
16. My bosses are amazing!
17. Theatre is my life!
18. My dream role is either in The Crucible or any Shakespeare play
19. My aim is to see Les Miserable on broadway!
20. I hate when people accuse me of lying when I'm not
21. All I've done the last two weeks is revise
22. I never forget the good deeds, people have done for me.
23. I have probably been to the cinema more times this year than in my life
24. If I could move to a different house, it wouldn't be in Little Lever
25. My theatre class are much more supportive than i thought!
26. I love ham & pineapple pizza!
27. One of my cats is named Apollo, after my Octagon Olympic Group last (where loose ends were tied)
28. I hope to teach English and Drama to learning disability kids
29. I don't like change but I like challenges
30. I study Tudor History!

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Break ups...

So, bloggers,

How do we get over break ups - as there is so many websites about how to get over the man you thought was perfect beyond belief.

Basically, I can't give you the ultimate pain relief for the heartache you feel- I can only give you advice. So I have devised a set of FAQs for break ups. Don't take my advice to every detail- interpret it your own way!

BUT I WAS SURE (S)HE WAS THE ONE?

The ultimate question, to be honest it depends upon what sort of break up you've had. A big one where you're completely not talking; The one where it's awkward with each other; The one where you're at each other's throats; the one where you'll most likely get together or even the one where you're still sexually active. There's many more but after a break up it is best to leave it for a few days and not return until you are sure that you can make a friendship out of your break up. I wouldn't even argue, I'd message a friend, let them bitch like hell about the guy/girl and just calm down and take each second as it comes.

WHAT IF (S)HE'S ALREADY MOVING ON TO SOMEONE ELSE?

Evidence has been found that we all want to disregard our previous feelings and maybe a rebound relationship helps them do that. Although it may hurt you like hell, the best is to ignore it and if they try to bring it up - tell them you really don't need that shit.

I'M ALONE

Most likely you are NOT under ANY circumstance alone. I thought I had no friends, then this week I've had people looking after me and checking if I'm okay:-) even been having snapchat conversations which have really cheered me up. Chances are, out there, there are people who care about you - just don't push them away!

I know from first hand experience how hard it is, I've lost my first love on Monday and I'm pretty down. And I think he's out on the prowl again but then with the help of some new and old friends - I'm ignoring it.

Please. Don't worry, chances are that someone else will soon fix those broken pieces. And if not? Well there's always Ben+Jerries <3

All My Love Readers!

Nicole..x

Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Written Exam 4/5 !

Finally, Exams are almost over and then I have two weeks left of study leave to myself.

I just wanted to post some tips about exams to help you cope so - please! Listen to my top tips on how to survive through A Level Exams (Or any exams even)

TIP No. 1: REVISE THOROUGHLY

All you probably here from teachers is you have to revise to SUCCEED. And in GCSE I didn't revise one tiny little bit (Sorry to my teachers out there)! But A level is a massive jump from GCSE - put it this way in my mock exams I didn't revise and got 'C' & 'D' in History and English Language Literature. However I did revise for Psychology and received a 'B' proving that revision actually makes a difference.

TIP No. 2: TAKE WELL DESERVED BREAKS

All last week I was revising, revising and revising - it came to yesterday and due to my Psychology Part 2 exam today I wanted to revise. However, when I eventually sat down to revise, I was so tired that I couldn't bring myself to revise. But no, that didn't mean I gave up and just didn't revise - I went shopping with my nan: bought some new shows, earphones and 2 new belly bars and also had a nice peri peri chicken wrap from McDonalds (YUM). I returned home, sat down and was ready to revise - showing that sometimes you can over revise so take a break.

Tip No. 3: DON'T PANIC

This is a lot coming from me, I am the world's biggest 'panicker' - all my teachers say when I send them an email, that it's always written like I'm in a panic. The best way not to panic is to breathe - and do not take revision notes to the exam room while your waiting - the reason for this is all your previous revision fades away. Think of it like, when you look and focus on something - it's surroundings blur. It's the same with revision notes, you're looking through them focusing on the things you've written but then forgetting the things you've already revised so when you go in the exam all you can remember is just a few of the notes you've made. My advice is when you finally decide to go to the exam, put all your things away and DO NOT listen to anybody around you; they will actually redirect your train of thought when they are talking about the exam.

TIP No. 4: DON'T FRET OVER EXAM WHEN IT'S FINISHED

It is often tempting after an exam to meet up with your friends and talk about the paper and the answers you all wrote. This is a bad idea! It is most likely that you and your friends have different writing styles which means you all could have written different answers but yet they all could be correct. It is natural for our minds to think we are incorrect when our friends have different answers to us which may not be the case. It is also tempting to look over your notes to see if you have gotten an answer correct in the paper - once again bad idea! Although the feeling is unbelievably amazing when you know you've gotten something right but say if you got it incorrect - your going to be quite upset about it aren't you? Best thing to do is once you've finished the exam, focus on the next one rather than dwelling on the last one!

Once taking things into consideration, exams are a lot less stressful and you feel much better when waiting for the results. You can only do your best and that's all that is expected of you - don't be focusing on making your parents, friends or teachers proud: MAKE YOURSELF PROUD.

Nicole x

Saturday, 3 May 2014

My Wreck This Journal Journey

So FINALLY I have started my Wreck This Journey after having the book for absolute ages!- I wanted to show you the things I have already done in it so far... its beginning to look wrecked just from the spine!

Keep Smiling:)

Nicole xx

Friday, 2 May 2014

Everything to do well!

You've got to do everything to make it perfect...




To do the best, sometimes you have to take great risks. As a perfectionist my monologue is one of the most emotional things I've ever read let alone performed.


These past 3 days, I have gone back to my life at High School - which was some of my hardest years especially Year 11. To do this I have watched things that I can not get through without being in tears, I have read old arguments and criticisms off people who don't even know me.


But what you've got know, is how to control the emotions you hold. At the moment, I am shaking and tearing up but yet I am controlling myself because this is my life - I can't live on these emotions but I can use them to my benefits! I didn't end up doing my monologue mock, however I don't think I was ready but today: I am perfectly ready to open up and be brave.


Guys, you don't know everything! Something that may have seemed impossible in the past, could be possible now!


Keep Smiling, Keep Striving, Stay Strong!


Nicole xx