Pondering Thoughts.

Upon reading 'The Time Traveler's Wife' (which I love so far) I came across one quote that made me think quite a bit. I have heard of this before, but not thought about it as much as I have this time.

"The choices we're working with here are a block universe, where past, present and future all coexist simultaneously and everything has already happened; chaos, where anything can happen and nothing can be predicted because we can't know all the variables; and a Christian universe in which God made everything and it's all here for a purpose but we have free will anyway."

Is this true? I know the book is fiction, but this is also philosophy in its own right. Right? I chose not to believe that past, present and future are coexisting altogether right now. That is why they have the name they have. Although, I can see how this is possible but don't want it to be. I want to have a choice in what I do! Why is everything predetermined? Does this also mean that Fate is true, or non-existent as it may mean both, but yet cannot be both. I am just confusing myself now.

Secondly, Chaos. This can't be true can it, or we would not be able to predict things that science can? And if this is true it means we are responsible for everything? Argh!

Lastly, God and religion. I want to believe this and in writing a debate with Camilla I kind of convinced myself more, yet at the same time there is no real proof and science is such a strong contender.

I really am cofused, can anyone help?!

Another quote which made me think, but not in as much depth or with as much confusion is:

"Why is love intensified in absence?"

This is true. Full stop. Take any sort of love. Love between family is intensified by the feeling of insecurity and homesick-ness. Love between friends is intensified by the feeling of boredom and loss. Finally, and probably most obviously, is what we immediately think of as Love. Although I have not much experience myself, I understand that if there is a true love for someone there is a feeling of such great loss, sorrow and an empty feeling consumes the body. Love, a funny little thing eh?

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I'm so scared, but I don't show it.

Gosh. Hasn't the previous year just gone so quick?! I remember sitting in the canteen for the end of year assembly this time last year like it was, well as the cliche goes, yesterday. Year 10 is almost over. All the pressure, fun times and worrying. And well thinking about it, I am so scared about the future. One more year at Fort Pitt all together and then it is basically independence. It is going to be very difficult in the next few years having to think about "Where will this lead me in life?". I feel like Childhood is finally slipping away and I really don't want it to! To much independence for my liking. Therefore, I have decided that I really am going to make the most of Year 11. So prior WARNING: Be constantly prepared for me taking photos next year because I will be!! x

Long time, no blog x

To start I just want to say what lovely weather for a week off school! Which brings me to my next point.... a week of freedom! I thought I was going to be so bored this week but at the moment I really am not! Nonetheless, it is only Tuesday and a week is long!

It is going to be so strange going back to school as we are going to be confined, yet have freedom in some sense. Strange. On a positive note I get to see EVERYONE again! Yay for everyone!

Unfortunately, I must mention one worldwide topical thing - R.I.P Michael Jackson, although he may have done some strange and awful things, no one deserves to do that young.

Okay, I shall stop my random ranting now. I have missed my outbursts of blogs!

Hope all that have a week off enjoy it.

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Life is a maze, Love is a riddle...

To begin I would like to explain this is going to be an extremely random blog, of many thoughts I have pondered.

Firstly, the song 'The Show' by Lenka, which is where the title of this blog came from, is a very good song that I would recommend. Also, the lyrics are very true.

This brings me to my second point. Why is life is so confusing and irritating! Whether it be friends, family, exams, or making decisions, the human race never seems to have a complete break! Furthermore, this can be reflected in the recent GCSE examinations. I do not understand the relevance of ideas in context as the questions they ask are just related to chemistry, not the specific topic. This, therefore, removes the idea of "in context". Another example is the German reading test. Why is the text, "Without me the roads would be empty and so would your fridges", relevant at all to anything we have learnt in the previous two years! It is just ridiculous!

Ok, enough of my rambling. Last point I would like to make is a fact.

Fact!: Marilyn Monroe was a size 16.

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Angels & Demons

I absolutely love this film, for some unknown reason, and would recommend it to anyone. The funny thing is, the more I think about it, the more I like it. I am going to have to go and watch it again with my parents. One tip - if you are going to watch it, pay attention, it makes it so much better! x

Ewan McGregor as Camerlengo Patrick Mckenna

Fairies do exist....

- Here is the proof -

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Electric Skies,

Creating confusion,

Torrents of rain,

The Floods and the showers,

The clouds glide,

with their silver lining,

The sun peeps through,

Hope is shining.

This is love.

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I'm in love with a faiytale.

I cannot believe that Norway's Eurovision song made it into the UK charts. Yet our own one didn't. Just shows that is what you need to win Eurovision. Also, upon hearing the song, my Mother said "You would suit that boy...I can imagine you going out with someone like him". Strange thing for you Mum to say, agreed? x

An endless diamond sky...x

Have been looking at all of the sixth formers' photos about their last week at Fort Pitt, and I really don't want it to be us, in Year 11 or Year 13. It is just going to be dreadful. I am going to be a wreck - I was when I left Year 6, and to be honest Fort Pitt means so much more to me. Oh, it will be so terrible. Why can't I be Peter Pan, or why can't time just stop as it is?! x

Congratulations, you have a hooter...

Aww a great quote from Miss Smith, since an ignorant - dare I say - college student discovered that the thing on the steering wheel makes a noise when pressed. Oh, and do you know what two categories every person in the world can be put into? I didn't and it took a very big clue from Miss Smith to prompt me. Something like, "You are one group, I am the same as you and Mr Reader is another". Got it yet? Male and female is the answer. Took me long enough! Anywho, a good day overall. Why is it that every good day seems to be a day that composes of biology? On second thought, any day at school is a good day for me. To be honest, I am missing school and the concept of it and think that is why I enjoyed today. Oh, a special mention to Camilla, Ashley and Nikkita who made an hour of revision be somewhat unworthwhile, but enjoyable, talking about all the strange things we have ever done. And I will try a marmite and honey sandwhich on recommendations from Ashley. Also, a pleasant visit to Gemma's house. Finally, found the song I have had stuck in my head for days thanks to Gemma - Dusk till Dawn. To those of you that have seen 'Enchanted', do you understand the story and the way they can fall in love in about 5 days? Comments to this welcome. Anyway, hope your day was as enjoyable. Au revoir. x

If a seedling can become a tree, just imagine what you can be...

this is what biology revision does to me

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'An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind...'

Found this, said by Mahatma Gandhi, in my r.e. revision and I just have to say I agree with it. It is a quote which I am going to recycle in the many debates I will have about the death penalty. Yes, the many.

Anywho, on the topic of revision I am so scared about tomorrow. Such a long day. Are exam boards plain evil?!

Oh! Also, I have discovered that I have a 'type'. Well, I seem to. I never thought I would be the sort of person to, even if all the people are older than me. At least I have an idea of my future. One aspect, at least, the rest I will just have to wait. x

On the topic of Love...

Since others are posting there idea of love I decided to post mine.

Love is defined as a strong positive emotion of regard and affection; however, love is more than this. Love is the butterflies you get when you see them, the way your eyes sparkle upon hearing their name, wishing you could be with them every second on the day. Love may be the most difficult obstacle a person has to face, yet it is also the greatest accomplishment when it is found. Love is just wanting them to be happy, even if it doesn’t mean being with you. Love is having the trust to let something go, and knowing that if it was meant to be it will come back to you. Love is not lust. It is very different. Love is that fairytale that deep down we all want.

- Aston Lauren Brand -

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'If you want to stand out, don't be different, be outstanding'...

I found this quote, by Meredith West, in a book I have. At first I thought it was rather hypocritical, yet upon thinking about it further, realised it is very true.

Different: unlike in nature or quality or form or degree.
Outstanding: distinguished from others in excellence.

Many people think that being different will make them stand out, and they are not wrong, it will. However, people often do this in the wrong way by being different for the wrong reasons and hence stand out, negatively. On the other hand, being outstanding will make you stand out, yet for the right reasons. Therefore, I am going to try to be outstanding. x

The wonders of study leave. x

I am new at this whole blogging thing, and so I will apologise in advance. Due to this I decided to write my first blog about a relatively simple topic - the wonders of study leave. To begin, study leave was rather boring, however, today was interesting. Arrived at school at normal time and reveled in the simple joy of being able to signing in and out as I please. Ventured to my form room to see my lovely form, including my sixth formers who to my dismay are leaving in a week and a day. After a pleasant fifteen minutes wandered to r.e. where I met my good friend Camilla. Morning was perked up further by hot chocolate, compliments of Mr Wright. We discovered I cannot make hot chocolate - since I spilt some. Although, I do not think this counts as I justification! After a pleasant, if you can call it that, discussion about politics Camilla and myself found ourselves analysing a rather good poem - 'November'. I would recommend it to anyone. Mrs Tompson, being her usual self, managed to find a comedy to this poignant poem and Camilla and I were in giggles for a while. This poem influenced Camilla into writing her amazing poem 'May', which you will have to find on her blog in the near future. After topping up on food and meeting Nikkita and Lauren we made our way to maths, and Mr Special. Spoke to Connor briefly on the phone, but was to scared to as I know I would be the one to get caught. With a class of three we managed to learn three whole topics and have a laugh. Sigh. Interesting conversations about the eighties, bullies and our poor use of the english language - "don't ya?" (myself) and "da whole lot" (Mr Special). Unfortunately, this had to end and we found ourselves doing science revision, now accompanied by Georgia. After a quick but happy lunch, the dreaded biology exam followed, which didn't include much science. Was later told about the film 'Threads' which I now want to see, despite being told not to. Later retired to my home and gave up on the idea of revision. Which takes me to where I am now. Basically, a lot of rambling but I felt this day deserved it. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone today. Study leave really makes you (or maybe just me) realise what 10L2 mean to me. Tschuss for now. x