Eleven Eleven Eleven. And it's just been Eleven past Eleven .. I hope everyone made a wish.
I alos wanted to write about Rememberance Day, a minutes silence is a minute out of our lives, to reflect upon the lives lost in World War 1.
I always do rememberance day as I did have a relative go through the War, both wars actually. He was lucky enough to survive, both wars.
There's a book that has parts of his story, HMAS Perth
So my next book review, and blog post. Is dedicated to my great grandfather - David Lloyd Burgess. And everything he put in to have peace upon this world. Everything he went through, everything that became his story.
Thursday 10 November 2011
Sunday 6 November 2011
Surprising ... (Courtney's Best Read 7/11/2011)
Has anyone noticed that it's been a while since I've actually done a post about a book? My passion. Well I could blame my teacher, giving us so many tasks that I can barely keep up but I am about to review a book, because it's been too long.
OK so best read;
Memoirs Of A Geisha - Arthur Golden
I'm going to be honest, I actually haven't finished the book yet, that's my plan for tonight. But I'm in English now so .. I know what's happening in the story and can definitely review it.
OK so this book is all in first person and is the story of a girl, who loses her parents in two separate ways, both as devastating as another. This is basically the story of her life, how she came to become one of the most recognisable Geisha's in Japan, situated in Kyoto.
Sayuri (さゆり), born Chiyo (ちよ) went through a ridiculously large amount of hardships, but I hate to ruin the storyline but it's obvious. Triumphs.
I personally, find this story inspirational, to me it says ..
No matter how hard things get, you can still win, as long as you don't give up there's always a chance that you'll come out on top. Nothing is impossible, if you keep trying you'll get somewhere. Wherever that is, it's an achievement. Simply;
Just don't give up. Ever.
OK so best read;
Memoirs Of A Geisha - Arthur Golden
I'm going to be honest, I actually haven't finished the book yet, that's my plan for tonight. But I'm in English now so .. I know what's happening in the story and can definitely review it.
OK so this book is all in first person and is the story of a girl, who loses her parents in two separate ways, both as devastating as another. This is basically the story of her life, how she came to become one of the most recognisable Geisha's in Japan, situated in Kyoto.
Sayuri (さゆり), born Chiyo (ちよ) went through a ridiculously large amount of hardships, but I hate to ruin the storyline but it's obvious. Triumphs.
I personally, find this story inspirational, to me it says ..
No matter how hard things get, you can still win, as long as you don't give up there's always a chance that you'll come out on top. Nothing is impossible, if you keep trying you'll get somewhere. Wherever that is, it's an achievement. Simply;
Just don't give up. Ever.
Year 9 Camp :)
So, I've returned from Year 9 Camp 2011. We spent 3 Days down in Morriset, starting on Wednesday 2nd November and ending on Friday 4th November. Up at camp we did various activities, most of which were a fair few metres off the ground, like around 10-15 metres. So yeah, pretty high.
So after a fairly short bus rides of about 1 hour and 45 minutes we arrived at Morriset. It was about 10 in the morning by now and we had a meeting, were introduced to our instructors and put into our activity groups. We settled into cabins and then went off to our first activity.
The Leap of Faith.
Can I start with one descriptive word, high, really really really, high. Attached to a couple of ropes and a harness, you climb up a 12 metre pole and simply jump off the top. Yes, I know, it sounds easy, but you'd tell me when you were up there, that is NOT easy. But it is fun.
Then we did the high ropes and that was fun, but I don't wanna say the specifics of every activity because - that's boring.
That night we had one of the highlights of camp. Commando. This is a game where students need to get away from teachers to reach hostages, the hard part. Not getting caught by a teacher. I swear, when they say they're marking your test they are actually coming up with a game plan for commando. They probably live for these kinds of things. But hey, the students still won :)
Then we did actually go to sleep, well my cabin did at least ... Next morning we really geared up for a long day. Just as my groups luck would have it. We had all the water activities in one day, the one day on camp that it rained. As I said, just our luck.
On the second day our group faced the mud world challenge. Which really is what it sounds like. There is the course or "world" of mud, and you spend plenty of time in the mud. The challenge part? Yeah that would be getting the mud out of your hair ...
That night we had another highlight - cross dress disco. Now I could say, there's limits - don't get too into it. But our year, the boys in our year. Know no limits. At all.
I'd explain, but you'd be just as scarred as I now am .... Seriously.
Okay so once again. my cabin went to sleep that night. Another morning, and more activities. Last day of camp. And so we head off to the Giant Swing. Once again this is a swing, but it is giant. 15 metres high to be exact. Yeah it's high, but wow is it fun !! Then we did the Super Drop, which wasn't as Super as it sounds.
Then we basically left, amazing camp, amazing memories, heaps of laughs, heaps of fun.
Even if none of them read this, I would still like to dedicate this post to our instructors, accompanying teachers, chefs at the camp and to all my friends which really made camp the awesome experience it was.
So after a fairly short bus rides of about 1 hour and 45 minutes we arrived at Morriset. It was about 10 in the morning by now and we had a meeting, were introduced to our instructors and put into our activity groups. We settled into cabins and then went off to our first activity.
The Leap of Faith.
Can I start with one descriptive word, high, really really really, high. Attached to a couple of ropes and a harness, you climb up a 12 metre pole and simply jump off the top. Yes, I know, it sounds easy, but you'd tell me when you were up there, that is NOT easy. But it is fun.
Then we did the high ropes and that was fun, but I don't wanna say the specifics of every activity because - that's boring.
That night we had one of the highlights of camp. Commando. This is a game where students need to get away from teachers to reach hostages, the hard part. Not getting caught by a teacher. I swear, when they say they're marking your test they are actually coming up with a game plan for commando. They probably live for these kinds of things. But hey, the students still won :)
Then we did actually go to sleep, well my cabin did at least ... Next morning we really geared up for a long day. Just as my groups luck would have it. We had all the water activities in one day, the one day on camp that it rained. As I said, just our luck.
On the second day our group faced the mud world challenge. Which really is what it sounds like. There is the course or "world" of mud, and you spend plenty of time in the mud. The challenge part? Yeah that would be getting the mud out of your hair ...
That night we had another highlight - cross dress disco. Now I could say, there's limits - don't get too into it. But our year, the boys in our year. Know no limits. At all.
I'd explain, but you'd be just as scarred as I now am .... Seriously.
Okay so once again. my cabin went to sleep that night. Another morning, and more activities. Last day of camp. And so we head off to the Giant Swing. Once again this is a swing, but it is giant. 15 metres high to be exact. Yeah it's high, but wow is it fun !! Then we did the Super Drop, which wasn't as Super as it sounds.
Then we basically left, amazing camp, amazing memories, heaps of laughs, heaps of fun.
Even if none of them read this, I would still like to dedicate this post to our instructors, accompanying teachers, chefs at the camp and to all my friends which really made camp the awesome experience it was.
Sunday 30 October 2011
Blogs, Blogs, Blogs
So here I am, another English lesson. I'm reading heaps of other blogs from everything about, food, keeping up the kardashians, anything and everything, music and even justin bieber. But I'm not really reading the justin bieber ones, just not a fan ...
But being a reader of practically everything. These blogs are awesome !! If anyone is interested in these kind of subjects, I'd be happy to link you.
But being a reader of practically everything. These blogs are awesome !! If anyone is interested in these kind of subjects, I'd be happy to link you.
Saturday 29 October 2011
Halloween :)
Ok so Halloween, never done Halloween. As in, I've never been trick or treating, ever. I guess I have my brother to blame for that, his birthday is 31st of October. Which is strange. I was born Friday the 13th, my brother on Halloween, just a tad freaky.
Anyways, I'm meant to be telling you whether or not I like Halloween. I'd have to say yes, because I've never done Halloween before. I'm an optimist so therefore sure, go Halloween.
As far as Halloween goes, dressing up, free candy. What's not to love? Everyone likes food, and if you ahve to dress up to get it, I'm sure they would live.
I can't honestly speak a lot about Halloween, in consideration I have ZERO personal experience on it. But if you're going trick or treating this year, have a great time, get heaps of food !!
Anyways, I'm meant to be telling you whether or not I like Halloween. I'd have to say yes, because I've never done Halloween before. I'm an optimist so therefore sure, go Halloween.
As far as Halloween goes, dressing up, free candy. What's not to love? Everyone likes food, and if you ahve to dress up to get it, I'm sure they would live.
I can't honestly speak a lot about Halloween, in consideration I have ZERO personal experience on it. But if you're going trick or treating this year, have a great time, get heaps of food !!
Thursday 20 October 2011
The Last Mile Home
One of my favourite authors, Di Morrissey.
It's actually quite strange, I don't like romantic comedies or even full on chick flicks. They're boring and honestly they put me to sleep and they are FAR to predictable. But when it comes to books. I love romance books. I guess I find them easier to get lost in just because they are so emotional.
So I come to you with a corny, but amazing book by Di Morrissey. The Last Mile Home.
This book shows the power of love over the power of difference. This book tells the story of Barney Holten and Abby McBride. Two completely different people, from two different backgrounds and even two different religions and places in authority. And of course, from different families.
It's a story of the power of enduring love and how, difference is what everyone, in a strange way. Is what we all have in common.
Connections are made between these two, making their love practically impossible. But of course, evermore powerful.
Personally I love this book and even though its very corny, it is very good. And who doesn't love a corny happy-go-lucky love story once in a while.
It's an amazing book, I loved it and that's why I decided to review it for my blog.
As with every book I read, there's always something, like a moral, or a quote that stays with me.
"The last mile home is always the longest ... But isn't it good to get there."
Di Morrissey - The Last Mile Home
It's actually quite strange, I don't like romantic comedies or even full on chick flicks. They're boring and honestly they put me to sleep and they are FAR to predictable. But when it comes to books. I love romance books. I guess I find them easier to get lost in just because they are so emotional.
So I come to you with a corny, but amazing book by Di Morrissey. The Last Mile Home.
This book shows the power of love over the power of difference. This book tells the story of Barney Holten and Abby McBride. Two completely different people, from two different backgrounds and even two different religions and places in authority. And of course, from different families.
It's a story of the power of enduring love and how, difference is what everyone, in a strange way. Is what we all have in common.
Connections are made between these two, making their love practically impossible. But of course, evermore powerful.
Personally I love this book and even though its very corny, it is very good. And who doesn't love a corny happy-go-lucky love story once in a while.
It's an amazing book, I loved it and that's why I decided to review it for my blog.
As with every book I read, there's always something, like a moral, or a quote that stays with me.
"The last mile home is always the longest ... But isn't it good to get there."
Di Morrissey - The Last Mile Home
21st October - Courtney's Best Read !!
Hey guys, I'm here in english class at the moment next to a mate of mine, Ashleigh. Her blog is "Keeping up with Ashleigh" I've read a post and it's awesome. Considering that I like to read, I recommend you read it.
Anyways onto a book. Today I'm going to say that my recommended read is
Di Morrissey - The Last Rose Of Summer
Once again, I couldn't find a read online so this is to buy it. :)
Here's the blurb on the back;
"A compelling story of two remarkable women connected across the decades by the men who love them ... and the magic of a place called Zanana.
KATE, a strong-willed heiress determined to defy Edwardian convention, but she must pay the ultimate price to keep the home she loves so much ...
ODETTE, an independent and idealistic young journalist caught in a fierce Battle to save Zanana from ruthless developers ...
Years apart yet inextricably linked by Zanana, the magnificent mansion they both love, these two striking women prove they are not afraid to fight for what they believe in."
Once again the story of this book. This was one of my summer books as I reached closer to the end of year 7. I really enjoyed and I think you all will as well :)
Anyways onto a book. Today I'm going to say that my recommended read is
Di Morrissey - The Last Rose Of Summer
Once again, I couldn't find a read online so this is to buy it. :)
Here's the blurb on the back;
"A compelling story of two remarkable women connected across the decades by the men who love them ... and the magic of a place called Zanana.
KATE, a strong-willed heiress determined to defy Edwardian convention, but she must pay the ultimate price to keep the home she loves so much ...
ODETTE, an independent and idealistic young journalist caught in a fierce Battle to save Zanana from ruthless developers ...
Years apart yet inextricably linked by Zanana, the magnificent mansion they both love, these two striking women prove they are not afraid to fight for what they believe in."
Once again the story of this book. This was one of my summer books as I reached closer to the end of year 7. I really enjoyed and I think you all will as well :)
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