It occurred to me that the voracious ambition of humans is never sated by dreams coming true, because there is always the thought that everything might be done better and again. - The Fault In O...
I was in Sydney over the weekend for an English study day, and on Saturday night the teacher we were with suggested a trip to the movies. A quick consultation of the paper and vote decided that we wo...
Ive always looked up to Mia Freedman in a major way - she was my first career crush. As the years go by, however, more and more of what she writes infuriates me, and its mainly her postings on one to...
Ive been thinking a lot about friendships in the last few weeks, as Ive drifted away from some, grown closer to others, and generally observed the dynamics of all. Most friendships around me are not ...
In Ancient History were learning about the Julio-Claudian emperors. My favourite part of history is learning about the people, because theyre what makes it so fascinating. As my teacher said today, i...
Today I sat in on a public speaking competition that was on in the library during one of my study periods. As a veteran of comps myself, I always like to listen and see what others have to say (but i...
Now, we all know that I love The Jonas Brothers. We all know that I love Harry Potter. And we all know that I love Team Starkid. We also all know that I freaked out when I found out that Nick, Dan an...
I seem to be at a crossroads in my life, and nothing could illustrate that more than today when I walked out of the newsagents holding Cosmo and Total Girl. Ive now been eighteen for two months. I ha...
My cousin is getting married this weekend, and because she knows how to party, she decided to hold it in Canberra. I dont even know. But not only am I stuck in Canberra, Im stuck in a motel room...
On Thursday I dropped in for a visit to Dolly Magazine. Its one of my favourite places, and seeing as Im not going in for work exp this year, it was a nice chance to catch up with everyone who works ...
I went out with my life long friend Em last night. Em is in her first year atMacquarie Uni, and so as a celebration of my recent birthday we hit the clubs. If by the clubs you mean the Epping hotel. ...
Last week, I volunteered for three days at a camp for kids with disabilities. Growing up with a brother who has Down Syndrome and a mum who works in Special Education, I vaguely knew what to expect, ...
Its the holidays, which usually would be a cause for celebration, but this year the jokes on me, because its year twelve which means if anything, my work load increases. Of course, I thought it would...
Some cute, Christian boy band for your Easter Sunday morning. This is Anthem Lights, one of my new favourite boy bands. Arent they just absolutely perfect in every single way? Christian guy...
Ive been meaning to write this review for weeks, but I suppose its better late than never.I first read the Hunger Games in mid-2010 and fell head over heels in love with the story. It was addictive, ...
It appears that in my end-of-term rush last week, I have neglected to celebrate a momentous occasion. It seems that I have now been blogging at Frangipani Princess for five whole years. Five. Years.&...
I was born with the ability to connect with fictional characters on an intense level (which is why I woke up in tears after a dream about Augustus Waters a few nights ago), and every so I often find ...
Apologies for my absence, its been Assessment Task season around these parts, but thankfully my last was completed this morning and we were rewarded with a half day holiday (okay, thats a lie. We do ...
On Friday night Toong and I went to Sydney to attend the Taylor Swift Speak Now World Tour. Id been counting down for months and months, so when the day finally rolled around I was beyond excited. An...
This is my last week of childhood. On Sunday, I turn eighteen. I have spent five years of high-school debates arguing that nothing changes the day you turn eighteen (and therefore drinking ages/votin...
This was the most stressful experience of my life, but Ive come out of it with a ticket to both Sydney shows (even if theyre not in the best spots). Tickets sold out in minutes, and so many people I ...
Until I met my lovely friend Kayla, I would never have dreamed of highlighting a book. But then, I met her, and she introduced me to John Green, and suddenly I couldnt understand how/why Id managed s...
Today I was excitedly telling a friend about my latest obsession, the song + video for "Call Me Maybe". Im late to that party, but seeing as the video has all my favourite teen stars in ...
As most of you would be aware, on Friday One Direction announced Australian tour dates. My last hardcore musical love, The Jonas Brothers, never quite made it down under, and so for 1D to come so soo...
Seeing as youve all been so patient with me while I neglect the blog for schoolwork, I thought Id share with you some of the work Ive been doing. Under the jump will be a short story I wrote for our ...
Featuring: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy; Sherlock Season 2; Third StarTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy:Im studying the unit "After The Bomb" in Extension English, and one of our chosen texts is &...
Last night I was given the opportunity to participate in Lions Youth Of The Year. Initially, I wasnt too keen on going in it; I quit public speaking last year and really wasnt overly interested in a ...
I often describe myself as a twelve year old, as Im not really into the things people my age are (drinking, partying, etc. etc.) and I have a super soft spot for Disney and other things aimed at twee...
Sorry the blog has been a little quiet of late guys, I officially started year twelve last week and the work load has hit me like a tonne of bricks. As I learn to deal with homework again, and get us...
Although I want to be a journalist, the world of PR has always interested me. From my first week of work experience back in 2009 when I witnessed bag after bag of product being shipped in from PR com...
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