IMPOTANRT EXAMS PREP

Hi everyone,

So here in Australia September holidays are coming up and if your are in year 12 or for some year 11 this holiday is often unpopular. For one reason and one reason only EXAMS!!!

Yes the time has come and it's EXAM SEASON!!! (You probably hate me for reminding you) but don't worry I have been in your position and know the pain.

I know I already made a post for studding for exams however I thought I would go more in depth as year 12 ones are slightly more involved and also in the holidays you guys have (well mostly likely have) mock trails.

DISCLAIMER: this is just one approach to study, as everyone is different and if you have your own method and it works it's best to stick will that. However mostly likely you have type into goggle 'HOW TO STUDY FOR YEAR 12 EXAMS' and magical you have found this post, then welcome and allow me to be your guide.

Here we go:

Tip one - BREAK :  When entering these holidays is don't study straight way, at least give yourselves a few days break. I can't stress this enough as if you don't have some kind of holiday, you will most definitely will burn out. I know that there are mock trails but it's mock trails and all it's really doing to just giving you a taste for what the real exam is like and the marks you get on your mock trail don't count towards anything and you still have over a month to study (so don't panic if your overwhelm but all the practices exams your teachers have given, as that is also meant to carry you through the next month of study). So have a break and allow yourself to relax (for a little while, don't get too carry away!) For me, our school finished on Thursday I didn't start study until the following Tuesday but the Tuesday was really pointless cause it was more getting myself organized for holiday study (so I really started on the Wednesday. However my school has three week so we had two weeks for study, as I know that other school only get two so if you only have two I would suggest take Monday off and start on Tuesday.

Tip Two - DONT PRACTICE EXAM : you will be given out a lot of practices exams however don't begin will them. Save them as otherwise you get to a point where you will have nothing to do. For me I didn't start with practice exams until halfway through second week of holidays and I was only doing bits and pieces of some and just picking out questions from the exams to do (this I mainly did for Mathis, theater studies and global). English I didn't do practice essays until after mock trails in the holidays I focused on fleshing out my ideas and writing paragraphs for each of my ideas. Mind mapping is gold for English study, helps flesh out ideas and you can make heaps for all types of themes, concepts and ideas. Also September holidays is the time to have English study groups, the more you work together the better. It's better to study in a group for English and mind map together cause the you can bounce ideas off each other (suggestion: do the study group at a library or school cause your less likely to be distracted and more motivated to get work done). So post pone practice exams until you feel confident enough will all the course material. September the mouth to review (course material) and October is the month to do (practice exam)

TIP THREE - STUDY AWAY - don't study at home (it's an easy option however there probably good wifi, TV and also your bed, therefore it's less likely you will be in the mood to study) For me I went up to my school at did my study, there as then when I came home it was actually home and I can go on the Internet, watch TV and sleep and relax. Go somewhere to study just in general is a lot better and you become more motivated to study because your not surrounded by distractions, and then at home you can do things that are not study. I suggest go somewhere spend a couple of hours doing study (around about 4 -5ish - you don't want to over study so doing over 5 hrs can most likely lead to burn outs at the end) once you have done your hours come home and get spend the rest of your day doing other things.

TIP FOUR - HAVE A PLAN : if your like me and have horrible organizational skills (September holiday is the time to fix that ) don't attempt to do every subject in one day, just spilt in evenly around therefore you allowing your self to have more focus on the subject and not go from one thing to another.
For me I didn't have like times I did mine in blocks (eg morning, midday and afternoon) and therefore each day I would cover three subjects (eg morning: English (I always did English in the morning cause I wanted to get that out of the away) midday (either maths or global) and afternoon (either theater or design) I alway had English but move between the other subjects.

Well those were my tips  (these tips can be applied for any be exam) Hope you enjoyed!
See you next time xx

TAKING A GAP YEAR??

Deciding Your Life. - Should I take a Gap Year?

Hi everyone, 

I thought I would make this post regarding “what to do after your last year of school." If your in Australia its almost near the end of school and open days for uni have started which means, "will you go to uni?". Now the obvious answer would be uni however uni is not for everyone and if your thinking about taking a gap then that’s okay. 

For me during yr 12 especially there was so focus on ATTAR and what uni you will go to and for me I ended up thinking that was normal, that after yr 12 you would go onto uni and so forth. Now I knew that there were things like gap years but at my school it wasn’t really encourage therefore you wouldn’t consider it too much. 

Now entering uni you come across a whole range of people. Mum’s that have decided to go back to study and get a degree, others who have do several years of uni in different courses and some who have taken a few years off for travel. 

So if your one of those people who think that taking a gap year will mean you’ll be behind everyone else, don’t because there is a lot of people who are in the same position, and at uni everyone is all different ages so it doesn’t matter. 

Overall after high school everything falls onto you, which can be scary and after years of being told what to do and what not to do, being responsible for everything can be tough. I have struggled and still am but it’s your life so do what you want to do and not feel pressured to be something your not. As cheesy as that last sentence was, its very much true.

Well that was some food for thought. 

Hope your all well. 

See you next time. 

It's been a while!!

Hi everyone,

I know it's been a while. The past couple of months (or however long it's been) has been crazy. So let's catch up!

So last year was year 12. That's all I have to say really.

Moving on.

This year is my first year of university. Yes it's been exciting but it's also been challenging. I under estimated how different uni was going to be from school and overall I have being feeling down. I have put down to a number factors, such as the change from school to uni, also getting use to being an 'adult'.

The one thing that school hardly touch on was how to handle everything that comes with being an adult, such as taxes and now everything is on you. Espically at my school there was so much focus on scores what uni you were going to, and all your time was spent studying in order to achieve the score to get into uni. Lucky for me it was about my score for uni but the my level or art and design skills that I had to offer.

So now that I am in uni I being to question whether uni was the best option or am I doing to right course. As during high school you hear stories how uni is a breeze you don't work as hard as you doin year 12 and no one cares, which it's not true, espically in my course. But don't get me wrong that course itself is good and offers a lot a jobs when finishing, but for me I am still going through my adjustment period. Which really doesn't help when I see some of my other friends find themselves straight away and going to all these parties and made heaps of new friends, and I feel kind of left out. Although I am not one that goes too many parties anyway, I guess I had this expectation that uni was going to be different to school, and I would work hard beacuse I no longer had to the subjects that I hated and I would be doing something that I like. However things haven't turned out as planed.

I do intend to still go to uni, as I do like the course despite its few like issues here and there, but as far as life in gernal I honestly don't know. Which is also another thing school didn't like so much, was 'I don't know' when answering what you wanted to do cause of the pressure to go to uni, as that was plan go to uni then work there wasn't really time to figure yourself out that was done through school. Which is a lot of pressure for teenagers to do, it's a stuipd system and if you didn't know what you wanted to do, you were shamed and asked 'why'. It just supports the reasons why everyone hates school, cause it places pressure on certain areas that in reality take a lot longer to figure out.

And here I am an adult by law and have now clue how to fill out a tax return.

Hope you guys have a great week.

Talk to you guys soon xx

Making it through Exams

Hi everyone,

So I know that many of you are going through exams right now and yes it is a stressful time but it doesn't have to be, but you will make it through it will be hard
but it is a great feeling once its done.

Exams are like a big test with all the years work down size into one small test and having to remember all of that can be hard.

So I have created a few tips that may be useful for someone of you when studying. Now I not saying that this is the right way to study because everyone has different ways of studying, but I thought it might take the stress off some people.

Tip 1: study in half to hour blocks. It is said that the mind can only concentrate for 45 minutes, and going on further just is pointless. So maybe study for half an hour then treat yourself to maybe half an hour on facebook or tumblr but make sure you commit it because it is easy to just not study. If you can't then maybe ask your mum and dad to hold your phone or ipad while you study then give it back to you while your on your break then so on.

Tip 2: write out a massive summary one of each of your subjects in to books. So what I did was I found spare note books in my room and for each one I wrote a summaries of my subjects into notes books, and had a note book on each subject so just incase you forget your books, you have your summary to look back on and study from. Plus it refreshes your mind on what you have learnt.

Tip 3: flip cards can be useful for remembering definitions and a good way to test yourself, I have found that to be useful in the past. I didn't really use them much this time round when studying but I wish I did.

Tip 4: don't force yourself to study, but still do some. But if you are the point where you are trying to focus but can't, then take a break and come back to it, but don't leave it too long because then your trying to putting it off.

So there are just some tips that maybe you guys might find useful, but as I said you don't have to take these into account because if you have a way the works then thats great. I hope you have enjoyed reading this post.

See you next time xx

Summer is Near

Hi everyone,

Summer is near and.....

EXAMS ARE OVER!!! For the past two weeks I have been full on with exams (again I am really sorry about my blogging, its been bad I know), but now its over and it is the best feeling because school now is basically over which means its almost summer holidays!!!

Summer holidays, it always puts me in a good mood when thinking about it. In the summer holidays, I feel the most relax and there is not stress to do anything, and of corse getting the summer tan is always a plus side, but not over doing it, but just a nice light summer glow is always nice. What do you like about summer?

As it is almost summer I am considering making a youtube channel where not only can I share things with you but also maybe do some make up tutorials on celebrities. I have been trying some out but they not ready just yet but yes that it what I am hoping to do. So that my little project this summer, its still in a working process because I still need to buy some equipment but I am hoping to start in the next month or so.

But I hope you all have been having a lovely week and if you are still doing exams I wish you the very best and hope that it all goes well.

See you next time
xx

Just a little sunshine

Hi everyone,

I know its been while and I'm deeply for sorry for that, but as its a new month it can be fresh start. So a few days the lovely wonderful  +Jessica Allen   nominated me for a sunshine award, which I am honoured and I am very grateful for it, so thank you very much Jessica, (go and check out her blog its  amazing!).

The idea of the sunshine award is about nominating eleven bloggers who put a little sunshine in your day and who are positive, creative and inspiring.

The rules:
-You have to post a picture of the Sunshine award in the blog post.
-Post 11 random facts about yourself.
-Answer the 11 questions from the blogger who nominated you.
-Nominate 11 wonderful bloggers.
-Write 11 questions for them to answer
-Let the blogger you nominated you know you have nominated them. 

11 Random Facts
1. My favourite colour is blue.
2. I have a pet dog named Sally.
3. My favourite meal is fish and chips, and my family has it every Friday night.
4. I have been Canada and Japan.
5. My family is big on skiing.
6. I row.
7. I lived in America when I was little, and you could say I lived in the same town as Dorothy from Wizard of Oz.
8. I have no brothers and sisters.
9. My favourite animal is an owl.
10. I really want to go to New York when am I older. (hence the name)
11. Drama is my favourite subject.

Questions form Jessica

1. Why did you start blogging?
I started blogger for enjoyment, it was something I wanted to do for a while. My blog is a place where I can write and able to express myself and be able to connect with people with similar interests. 

2. Flats or Heels?
I like both. Flats I like for everyday wear and going out for picnics, and Heels for getting dressed up for parties.

3. What's your biggest regret?
Its really hard to say because the saying go you should live life and have no regrets and like theres things that I wished I did but I think I might save that question for latter on in my life.

4. If you could have a special power what power would you have?
I think thats a tough question because there is so many cool powers, I find it really had choose just one. But if I had to choose one it would be teleport just so I could get to places faster and be able to sleep in more in the mornings.

5. Your favourite TV show?
I have a few. I am a fan of Vampire Dairies, I do like the Carrie Dairies and Pretty Little Lairs, I also got into Sherlock and I also watch Ja'mie Private School Girl and Gossip Girl.

6. What's your favourite quote?
I atcually don't have one. But I do like to say quotes from a number of things, like TV Shows, Movies (so many from Pitch Perfect) and tumblr as well.

7. What has been the most terrifying moment in your life and why?
I think it would have to be when my friend got slapped in the face by a man when we were having a picnic in the park and we had to spend the afternoon at the police station, I rather not go into too much detail.

8. Who's your role model and why?
I think I would say my mum and dad as their always there for me, have supported me over years and have always given me advice for the tough and good times and I don't think I could go a day without them as their mean the world to me.

9. One thing you couldn't live without?
My family and friends and also the internet (I really don't have an excuse for that)

10. What's your most memorable memory about your time at primary school?
I think it would be my first year as it was just a really good year it was my most happiest year at primary school and it was a great start into primary school and the rest of my school life, I just found it to be a really good highlight to reflect on.

11. What is your favourite season of the year?
Spring, as everyone happy as its almost summer and winter has finish and also its not too hot and its just a really nice temperature.

My Nominees:

Charlotte Rose

Kelly Ann Gonsalves

Amber

Kattie Kate

I only have four but I will nominate others with my next blog. But good luck for the nominees you guys have really good blog and I enjoy reading them.

My Questions for You:
1. Your biggest fear?
2. If you were to go anywhere in the world where would you go?
3. If you had three wishes what would their be?
4. If you could have a date with anyone who would it be?
5. Lipstick or Eyeshadow?
6. Your favourite book right now?
7. What song are you listening to right now or did listen to today?
8. Your favourite movie of all time?
9. If you could time travel what century would you like to visit the most?
10. Do you have a highlight of your life so far?
11. Who would you have dinner with? John Green or Harry Styles? 

Its been really fun doing this tag and thank you so much Jess for nominating me. I hope you all have had a wonderful week.

See you next time x

Wonderland

Hi everyone,

So it been a while, yeah sorry about that it's just been so busy lately with school, homework (as exams are coming up im 4 weeks which is scary), also I have had rowing, and drama and last night I went to a party which was Disney themed, I went as Alice from Alice and Wonderland, and my outfit consisted of a blue shirt and a white top with white shocks and black pair of flats. It's always fun dressing up and finding a costume although my costume was from things I had in my closest which is what I normally do, as it's saves time going out and shopping and also saves money, plus it's always good to recycle clothes cause you never know what you might have hidden. I hope that you guys have had a wonderful week xx

See you next time