Things that have happened since my last post!

Well... since my last post, I have done a fair few things.

The main thing is probably getting sick. Yeah *lots* of fun. But while I was sick I read a lot:

I read Emma, Persuasion, and Northanger Abbey, by Jane Austen. I think Northanger Abbey is my favorite Jane Austen book. I also re-read the Hobbit, for something like the tenth time.
And, in anticipation of the final book in the Inheritance Cycle, I also re-read Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr, for the second time.

I have been told by someone (he knows who he is :P) that I should read Ranger's Apprentice, so I'm waiting for the first book to be ready to pick up from the library.

I also read lots and lots of Peanuts comics. They are truly awesome. And my favorite character is Linus! probably because I can relate best to him.

Other than being sick, I went to a homeschooling camp, which I will post about soon, and I have completed a few new pieces of jewellery.

This bangle/cuff I made a few months ago. It's made out of silver, and I had lots of fun beating the heck out of it with a hammer, the effects of which you can see on the outer part of the bangle.

This ring is made out of silver, and the stone is called Spectralite... don't ask me what that is... I melted part of this, so I had to redo the part I melted... oops!

This necklace I made for a wonderful friend's eighteenth birthday! It's made out of silver, and it has a pink pearl in the centre.

And last but not necessarily least, is this bangle, which I made on Saturday. I cheated a little with this one, because the metal had already been made the right thickness and shape all i had to do was solder it into a circle, and texture, and polish it. I made it in about two hours!

State of Origin, among other things

I know it was a few days ago, but WOOHOO! GO THE MAROONS!!!!! It was an awesome game, but it was horrible to see the pain on Thurston's face when he got his knee bent backwards!!! ouchy!!

Last week I had a day working with the jeweller I am most likely going to do an apprenticeship with next year! It was really good, though I'm really going to have to work on my stamina so I can make it through a six-hour shift without dying. Well, without almost dying.

Yesterday I went to a medieval festival with some friends. It was pretty tiring, and I didn't bring enough money to buy me enough food to keep me going, and I didn't think to bring any of my own, so I was feeling pretty lousy by the end of the day! Though I must say that the German honey-something sausages were really yummy! I only had one, but I probably would have bought another had my money not run out! There was jousting, and archery, and swordfighting, but they were mainly spectator stuff: you couldn't really take part. There were lots of people, about half of which were in some sort of costume. Some of the costumes were absolutely awesome!
Oh, and in the leaflet with the timetable in it, there was an ad for a Pride and Prejudice picnic at the same place, so my friends and I are planning to go to that one too!!!

And lastly, on Friday night I went and saw Kung Fu Panda 2! At one part I was laughing so hard, I was really having trouble breathing!! And I also almost cried, actually I did cry, in one of the scenes. And I don't usually cry in movies! The last time I cried in a movie, it was Prince Caspian, when most of the soldiers get stuck inside Miraz's castle.... yeah that was sad... but I haven't cried in that scene more than once...... Wow, that was deep... I'm really rambling aren't I.... well it is 11 pm, so I should wrap it up here!

Stuff in general part 2

Well, I'm very pleased to say that Jonathan Thurston is playing in the next Origin! :) I was worried there for a second!!!

As far as my almost interview went, I've almost definitely got an apprenticeship lined up for me when i finish school, so long as the jeweller thinks I'm competent enough with tools and such! Yay!!!

Also, I have officially finished all of my grade 11 work!! i was a bit behind in English, but, all being well, i'm still on track for finishing grade 12 this year!!

Stuff in general...

Well, sorry I haven't posted in a while! I've been pretty busy!

First of all, I must say that I was very sad when the Maroons lost to the Blues last week, but it has been a while since there was a decider, so I'm looking forward to that! I'm not happy that Jonathan Thurston isn't playing, though! :(

Nextly (yeah, I just made up that word), I'm really excited/nervous about tomorrow: I have an almost interview for a jewellery apprenticeship!!! *high pitched squeal* ... ahem.... yeah, so fingers crossed that that goes well!!!

I have had a previous post about funny titles and authors... well i made up a few more:

Eloping to Scotland, by Gretna Green

Growing Vegetables, by Q. Cumberpatch

Hope you guys have a good week, and i'll keep you posted as regards the almost interview!! :)

One - Nil

Go the Maroons!!!!!

One down, two to go!!

I reckon the best try was the one scored by Jahral YowYeh! He just seemed to come in out of nowhere!

Did anyone else watch State of Origin last night?

State of Origin!

I know I haven't posted in a while. I'm having a bit of trouble thinking of things to write. But seeing as State of Origin is starting next week, I thought I'd change the colour-scheme of my page to be more Maroon! because, as you may have guessed, I go for the Maroons! And I'm very sad that Darren Lockyer is retiring at the end of this year, because he's like the best ever footy player!

My Latest Creation

I finally finished this pendant I've been working on for ever. Well, not forever, but a long time, anyway.
Here's some pictures!

Isn't it pretty?