Things Things Things

Where to start?

I started a vlog on YouTube! I'll be posting a new video about every week or so, I hope.

Here's my first! 

Yesterday I did a colour pencil drawing of Karen Gillan [Amy Pond] in one of her pictures for her Radio Times photo shoot. 

I was SUPER excited to find that Peter Capaldi was selected to play the 12th Doctor. He is an awesome actor and I'm sure he'll do a brilliant job.

And today, for the main story. Today I started working at my school's registrar office [paid!]. I'm going to be working there for a week, about six hours a day, so hopefully I'll earn around $176, which will go to buying my beautiful camera I have selected, the Nikon Coolpix S5200:

It's beautiful!

I'm also hoping to have enough money to buy myself 11's sonic screwdriver from the Doctor Who AUS shop [free shipping, woohoo!], which costs AUS $30.

The job at the school is making 800 welcome packets for the entire school population, and all sorts of different papers and labels have to go on them to make sure they get delivered to the right place. Our school's under construction right now, so it's HOT. And things are moved all over the place! 

It's August, which means LAST STAND OF DEAD MEN! I'm getting a copy for my birthday, which is on the 2nd of September! Sadly, my dad is leaving London the day of Derek's signing [30th August], but I'm sure I'll get to meet Derek when he goes down under!

Are any of you going to the signings?

River Song's TARDIS Diary! + How To!

Hello! Hello! Hello! 

I'm very excited to present to you my newest project: River Song's TARDIS Journal, as first seen in the episode Silence in the Library!

So here's how I did it:

1. I picked out my journal that my lovely sister bought me as a present. It's a very nice journal; it has 365 pages, one for each day of the year, and it's numbered!

2. I measured it and sewed (yes, I know how to sew!) a book cover made out of a cream coloured fabric that I may have... borrowed from my mother....ehehe....moving on....

3. I used this template here (the white bits are the raised bits) and traced and cut them out on cereal box cardboard. I did the same thing for both front and back, but if you wanted to leave the back blank that would work as well.

4. Next, I stuck down the bits of cardboard using superglue, which I promptly got stuck to nearly all my  fingers. I both hate and love superglue. But I really hate getting it stuck to my fingers. *frustrates*

5. It looks pretty messy at this point, but carry on! Then I pulled out my blue acrylic paint and just completely covered the entire journal. Waited for it to dry, and then presto!

Ready to fill with spoilers! I think I may also stain the pages with tea or coffee to make it look nice and old. If I do, I'll post it!

NOTE: If you have fabric glue, USE IT instead of superglue, it's much better. If you have fabric paint, USE IT instead of acrylics, it's much better. I didn't have any, so I had to make do with what I had.

NOTENOTE: This is one of many ways to make this. I combined different techniques that I saw. You could make it out of entirely felt, entirely cloth, entirely cardboard, or even leather if you have it.

Very nice examples:

• http://thesconesofblood.blogspot.com/2010/08/river-songs-diary-from-time-of-angels.html
• This one has absolutely beautiful pages. It's the best I've seen.
• http://tardisbuilders.com/index.php?topic=2514.0
• Nice step by step.
• http://www.deviantart.com/art/Tutorial-TARDIS-journal-244238186
• Tutorial is helpful!

And if you want to skip all of this, buy it here!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/104640407/river-songs-journal-tardis-journal-new?ref=af_shop_favitem

Vietnam :)

Hello, and hugs from Vietnam! *longer-distance-than-usual-hugs*

I've been doing SO much stuff, blegh! Eating way too much food... oh my golden god. And it's hot here. *fans self*

Anyways [I've just noticed I use anyways a lot, probably because I have a habit of forgetting what I'm talking about. What was I talking about? Oh yeah.] I've been SUPER excited recently, because of a number of reasons:

• I bought a wishbone necklace [Daughter of Smoke and Bone fandom!]
• I bought 6 seasons of Doctor Who for $11.70 [OMFG ISN'T IT SO CHEAP I LOVE VIETNAM]
• LSODM IS COMING OUT OMFG.
• In addition to this, it comes out three or four days before my birthday, and my dad will be in London and he thinks he will be able to get it to me ON THE DAY OF MY BIRTHDAY <3
• On the downside, he's missing the August 30th signing *cries*
• Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Special is coming up!
• Because of this, Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 has a bunch of Doctor Who stuff in it, and I think my dad will be able to take pictures and stuff! [they have a TARDIS photobooth!!!!] [have I mentioned how much I love my dad?]

SO that's what's going on with me right now. I've probably forgotten something. Oh yeah.

FEELS. LOTS AND LOTS OF THEM.

Bleghdskfjksd

*drags body to laptop*

I'm tired. I hate packing, so when I do things that I hate doing, I either get tired or hungry. Or both.

I'm leaving tomorrow night, so this is definitely my last post from my house, but who knows? Maybe I take some photos and post them during the holidays :) I'll misss yoouu!

Artwork that I did yesterday:

I guess there's meaning behind it. When there's darkness around you, look for the rainbow :)

One thing I wish I could have done is blended the colours better [I used watercolour pencils and a pen] and maybe layered them a bit more. Not my best, I must say.

Anyways, have a good holiday and stay safe!

*drags body to bed and whimpers*

Video ded!

HellloOOOOooooOOOOooo! :)

This will probably be my last post before I leave for summer :( which means I just won't be on very frequently...but of course I'll be checking up on you guys whenever I have the chance! *hugs* I just won't be able to talk for long amounts of time - depending on whether I have internet where I'm staying.

Anyhows, ehh my video ded! YAY! 

Photo time!

All right kids, it's time for show and tell.

I'll go first.

(sorry, feeling weird) These are some of my favourite photos that I took last year :)

This one I took with a empty jar and some Christmas lights in my room:

This one is a photo of my sister's glass piece thingy (kind of hard to explain):

 Teddy bear. Soft. Nuff said:

And one of my personal favourites, this is in South West Australia. We went there for Christmas!

Sorry for the lack of talking, I don't have much to say. *smiles*

Also, if you want to read some fan fiction, go here: http://howialmostgotmarriedtoatroll.blogspot.com

Bye!

SUPER LATE DED!

Err... I've finished my ded from last last last last (?) page, and so you will also find this on the most recent comment page on Derek's blog [kind of intruded on someone's ded, sorry!]

This ded is super late, but I hope you will forgive me. I have so much to say about you guys; I don't know how to say it all! If you haven't already guessed, that page which I got first (and the other time that I forgot to ded) was dedicated to you! *pokes finger at screen* *poke* *poke* MWAHAHA THERE'S NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO STOP ME!!!! *POKEPOKEPOKEPOKE*

Ahem. Anyways. I'll just get on with it. Oh and I REALLY REALLY hope I didn't forget anyone, I've been trying so hard to make sure I haven't forgotten any one of you! 

First off, LUCI. You were online the night I first commented, exactly 1 month ago. And since then, you have been so amazing to me. Your extraordinary kindness is something that I never expected. Believe it or not, you ARE perfect to me. You are my role model, and my friend, and HEY! *dodges Skittles* SHE'S TRYING TO SHUSH MY FACE WITH SKITTLES! Just kidding *skittleskuttlebughugs* I really hope we meet someday, because that would be AMAZING. 

Fabi. You inspire me. You have helped me and never questioned my weirdness. Even though I am a food freak. I really love food….uh wait I'm getting off topic. I've had so many conversations with you [albeit not as crazy as some of the others that I have witnessed] and they've all made me smile. Thank you again for everything that you have done :) *tightlybigginatsnugglehugs* 

Missy. Did you know that you were the first person to say hi to me? You wrote HELLO DAUGHTEROFMYWORLD! Those exact words stunned me. Someone just said hi to me? I didn't even think people would notice me. Those words encouraged me to say more, and I'm so glad I did, because it was an awesome decision. We will meet one day, with Eld as well, and Snow if she flies over from Tassie. Kay? Good. *yayaussieminionhugs*

Star. When I first 'met' you, you were talking about your homicidal tendencies towards your best friend. That was when I knew you were going to be absolutely fantastic. I hope Google+ isn't bullying you too much, and that you find a new last name that sounds "believable". Psht. What do computers know? They obviously have never read SP…*crazyhugs*

Misti. You were there when I was talking to myself and putting Derek in wedding dresses and running away from trolls. Thank you for encouraging me to create that blog, and also on commenting on my other blog and keeping me motivated. You're amazing. *let'sgetmarriedtoatrollhugs* You're also an awesome writer.

Eld - I hope you know how much I appreciate everything you've done. The little things, like a comment on my blog, or a compliment, have made my day a million times better. Thank you so much, again, for your encouragement. You inspire me to keep trying different things. *webeawesomeartistshugs*

Mara - I've talked to you a lot too, and I was just amazed when I first saw you online. Your presence lifted the entire conversation, with your funny quips and just the overall light that you brought. I've grown very protective of all my fellow Bloglandians, I'll have you know. *snugglehugs*

Jubi - You're so cool. Like actually cool. You make me laugh and smile and you're incredibly crazy, in the most excellent way possible. Every conversation with you is unpredictable and it lifts my mood, all the time. *snugglehugs*

Snow - *airily* Feel free to visit anytime on your rainbow unicorn. I'll be waiting :) *rainbow unicorn Aussie hugs*

Ais - I've also gotten to know you better, YAY! You're always super nice to everyone. Thanks so much *kindnessisawesomehugs*

Trip - *frowns* I do believe we're on different time zones. I don't get to talk to you much. Hm. Must..stay..awake…. Aherm. *hobbitlordhugs*

Duck - Random Fire Hand TAASP. You're cool. And an Aussie. So therefore cool. *taasphugs*

[man there are a lot of Aussieminions!]

Ohhhkay this ded is getting way too long and out of control.

I also ded this to Flora, Val, Em, Adra, NJ, Lav, Zaf, Ieni, Rhy, Melica, Arra, Death, Lynx, Taia, and anyone else I have talked to and have promptly forgotten (sorry!).

Also to SP for bringing us here, and Doctor Who because it's amazing.

And #ChaseForBook9

Also to each of your own fandoms like Sherlock, TMI, etc.

IT'S MY ONE MONTH BLOGVERSARY!

Have I mentioned I'm very fond of you all? *group hugs* Thank you EACH and EVERY one of you.

Could you guys spread the word to everyone else? I'd love everyone who's mentioned here to read it! :)