Paper Passion Perfume

  

I have never wanted something so badly. Here I present a perfume...that smells like books. That rustic smell of smoky wood that brings so much tranquility that you can achieve through burrowing your head (literally) in a book. Well some very smart people have taken the initiative to bottle the perfection. Bearing in mind it's not a designer perfume, it's mildly expensive at a RRP of £70. The idea was introduced to the maker Gerhard Steil by none other than the Chanel boss Karl Lagerfield, the explanation of the price.

It has received many good reviews, obviously and has been rewarded 4 out of 5 stars. Lagerfield himself says it represents " the silent smell of paper." I'm just going to wait until it's on promotion somewhere so that I can purchase it myself. If you know of a discount somewhere or just want to talk, feel free to leave a message in the comments.

Schindler's List

Schindler's List is a film I watched a little while ago and I've decided to write about it because it's a miserable day today and the theme song really compliments laying in front of a fire curled up under a blanket. I must've listened to it 10 times today. The song really is beautiful, here's a youtube link to it if you're unfamiliar with this outstanding piece of art;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZs9uksEnho&feature=fvst

The film itself is also outstanding and a pleasure to watch with plenty of historical context about the Holocaust and some of the concentration camps in Poland. For me, it really hit home since I've been to Poland to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau but I didn't get time to visit Oskar Schindler's factory. It was an eye-opening experience I will never forget. The film just reminded me of some horrors I previously forgot, like Amon Goeth. It's a very sad film but well worth a watch if you aren't a bit weak and sensitive when it comes to gore.

Harry Potter World: Take 2

So basically, the school is running a trip for media studies and performing arts, of which i do neither, to The Making Of Harry Potter, in Watford. It's true what they say;
"It's not what you know, but who you know," in short, I managed to get on the trip. I'm so excited!! It's only 2 days away!! I'm a huuuuggee Potterhead. I've already been but I can't wait to go again. You can drink butterbeer and even watch Buckbeak the Hippogriff move. It's an absolutely fabulous experience.



      

University!! Help

So today we had a talk about universities, what they require, what they're looking for and what you should be aiming for along with other scary subjects. I can't really see myself at a university purely because I don't pride myself on my ability be social and be happy about meeting new people. I think being surrounded by a load of new people may be a challenge for me. Also I don't like partying, alcohol and clubs so is there really a place for me? I AM however very studious and my favourite place to chill and learn is a library, preferably one with old book covers and very high shelves. I often think I'm too old for my age but being a sociable teen isn't appealing to me.

There is also the problem and the pressure of picking the right subjects at A-level. It was extremely confusing because at one point they would tell you to pick options you would enjoy since you'd be more likely to be successful in it, then they'd completely pluck that thought out of your head and replace it with the idea that you need to take A-levels to show the interviewers that you're serious about the course so you should've taken options relating to the degree. I, personally, want to take a route with history and English but I also enjoy French and Biology, so those are my four options at present, but there's a sixth form open evening tomorrow so if I'm convinced otherwise, so be it.

 This is where I plan on going. The University of Sheffield. I love Sheffield as a second home. I know the attractions and the places I can be myself and enjoy the independence. I, did however, have the thought about going to Sheffield Hallam but it all depends on the course I finally end up choosing. I'd like to look into a course with a year or so abroad, I think that'd be fab. The idea of going to uni in a seaside area is also appealing. I'd like to think I'll have plenty of time to think but the reality is, the clock is ticking. I barely have two years to choose. If you could recommend some good universities for history that would be fab.

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