Showing posts with label Call the midwife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Call the midwife. Show all posts

Saturday, 15 June 2013

Alex Vlahos tweeted me and My sixteenth birthday

Yesterday (14/06) was my birthday and I turned sixteen; so obviously I did what any person who has just turned 16 does and brought my first lottery ticket (fingers crossed, it gets drawn tonight so I may be a millionaire by morning) and signed up for internet banking. Also I am now eligible to go on Jeremy Kyle if you know the need should ever arise. (This is of course always greeted by a very worried look that people think I am being serious. No I can ashore you I'd rather chop my fingers off than go on there. Anyway, I think you have to have no teeth or greasy hair to even be allowed in the first place.) I thought I would show you some of the things I got for my birthday *I am not trying to show off or whatever but I got some really cool things and would like to show them*

I got these two little boxes with a figure of Hedwig and a Time Turner necklace. These are part of a set you can buy because I have a Snitch made by the same company but got it about a year ago now. They are really affordable too which is always a bonus.

I thought this was really cool: its called a Desktop Aquarium and it came in a little box with all of the stuff you see and you just add water. It comes with a little red wand type thing with a magnet that makes it look as though the fish are swimming. This is funny because I have always wanted fish in my room since I was little and so this was my mum's compromise.

I also got a few books and DVDs which is always welcomed. From left to right...
1. Call the Midwife boxset (Series 1,2 and Christmas special) and book
2. Downton Abbey A Journey to the Highlands Christmas Special
3. Sims 3 University Life
4. The Bling Ring
5. Game of Thrones
6. Gone Girl
I also got this set of books by Michael Grant and I just thought that they deserved their own picture because the edges of the pages are multicoloured and that excites me very much. (the simple things in life)

So they were my favourite presents that I received, I also have Who-ology as well but there was a problem with the postage but that hasn't arrived yet but once it does I'll probably do a review or something. I also obviously got my Colin Morgan cut out which is standing tall and very gorgeous next to me.

So today, (15/06) Alex Vlahos who you may or may not know is one of my favourite actors and he plays Mordred in Merlin (I am also dying for him to become the Doctor- read why here) was holding a Twitter Q and A to say thank you for the amount of money raised on his Kickstarter page. I obviously joined in and so did my friend Molly and eventually a few attempts later he actually replied to me. 

When I say I was happy, I don't think you understand. I saw it, I screamed, my mum nearly crashed the car because she wondered what was going on and my brother was looking and me as if I was crazy because I was shaking and laughing and crying all at the same time. Its amazing that it literally only took him probably like one minute to write that tweet but he has honestly made my birthday and made me an extremely happy girl. So now all that's left of my day is to feel somewhat guilty about not revising for my maths exam, eat some Colin the Caterpillar cake and play on Sims 3 University, oh and tell everyone who has ears about Alex tweeting me.

Saturday, 1 June 2013

The 32 book summer challenge

Its no surprise that I love to read and seeing as I have an abnormally long summer this year because of leaving early to do exams, I'll have a lot of spare time. Although 32 books may not seem a lot, many of the books I have chosen are part of a series that I may get hooked into and so therefore this number could expand; I also didn't want to have to many because my mum tells me off enough as it is for spending too much money buying books and I want to enjoy my summer as much a possible by going out as much as I can and believe me if I have a book the likelihood is is that I'd rather read my book and I end up missing out. So here is the list of books I hope to read, I will read them as and when I want and in whatever order.

  1. The great Gatsby- F Scott Fitzgerald 
  2. To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee
  3. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fray- Rachel Joyce
  4. Quiet- Susan Cain
  5. Fated- Alyson Noel
  6. Game of Thrones- George R R Martin 
  7. The Bling Ring- Nancy Jo Sales
  8. Beautiful Creatures- Margaret Stohl and Kami Garcia
  9. Lord of the Rings- J R R Tolkien 
  10. City of Fallen Angels- Cassandre Clare
  11. City of Lost Souls- Cassandre Clare
  12. Catcher in the Rye- J D Salinger
  13. Little Women- Lousia May Alcott
  14. Gone Girl- Gillian Flynn
  15. The Secret Keeper- Kate Morton
  16. Enchantress- James Maxwell
  17. Gone- Michael Grant
  18. The Travel Bug- Sheila Norton
  19. Bridget Jones' Diary- Helen Fielding 
  20. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy- Douglas Adams
  21. Call the Midwife- Jennifer Worth
  22. Never Haunt a Historian- Edie Claire
  23. The Perpetual Astonishment of Jonathon Fairfax- Christopher Shelvin
  24. Where'd You Go, Bernadette- Maria Semple
  25. Ender's Game- Orson Scott Card
  26. Switched- Amanda Hocking
  27. Paper Towns- John Green
  28. The Mazer Runner- James Dashner
  29. The Book Thief- Markus Zusak
  30. Matched- Ally Condie
  31. It's Kind of a Funny Story- Ned Vizzini 
  32. Night School- C J Daughtery 
*I may include books as the summer goes on.* I'm going to say that I will start today, reading Bridget Jones' Diary and my summer finishes 2nd September. As I finish each book I will come back and cross it off the list; I will also post reviews of all the books that I read.

Monday, 6 May 2013

Favourite actors, actresses, films, TV shows and books.

Favourite actors: 
  • Daniel Radcliffe
He brought to life my all time favourite fictional character and therefore he will always be a very special part in my heart. I also admire that although Harry Potter is over, he has continued to work and branch away from the franchise but still completely smashing everything that he does. 
  • Colin Morgan
The way that he puts so much emotion into every single thing that he does is incredible. I also really love his personality and I think he is just genuinely a nice guy. I don't think I could say enough good things about Colin. I would give anything to meet him face to face.


Favourite actresses:
  • Dame Maggie Smith
I simply cannot put into words how much I love Maggie Smith; not only is she Professor McGonagall another of my favourite literacy characters but her part as the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey is brilliant, she takes such a brilliant part in the show and completely steals the lime light from every other character in the shot. I also seriously admire her so much, the fact that she carried on filming the Harry Potter films despite the fact that she had breast cancer, is something you really must tip your hat off to.
  • Jennifer Lawrence
Seriously though when have you ever seen a bad film that Jennifer Lawrence has been in? Never.
  • Emma Watson
She completely is Hermione Granger and she flies the flag high for all of the nerds. I love how much she loves acting and not only was she brilliant in Perks but it just shows that actually, yes, she can be a diverse and brilliant actress, who is such an incredible role model for young girls.

Favourite books:
(I am excluding Harry Potter from this one, but if you want to read why it is my favourite of all time click here)

  • The Hunger Games (series)
Its a crazy popular book for a reason: It has some truly brilliant writing and anything that has such a big franchise as The Hunger Games; deserves to be credited. This series is the type where I can see myself re-reading them for years and years to come. 
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Totally cliché of me I know: However, this book seriously captures the crappy and the good parts of being a teenager and shows the vulnerable experiences of 'teenhood' that we find so hard to describe brilliantly.
  • The Woman in Black
How a book can scare me so very much I will never know however, this book captures your heart in your mouth so brilliantly that you can literally envision the Woman In Black creeping up behind you. (argh, it still sends shivers down my spine) Definitely don't read before bed!
  • Here Come the Girls
A completely harmless, obvious but such a feel good book that whenever I am cheesed off  is one of the first books I pick up off my shelf. If you have been on a cruise before then you will love this book as it is all described so well you can just imagine yourself on the boat with the girls in the story.


Favourite films:
(again excluding Harry Potter)
  • Any and all Disney films
I couldn't name all of my favourites because to be honest I just love them all and so if you put a Disney movie on I will quite happily sit there and watch it. Although my absolute favourites include Tangled, The Lion King, Finding Nemo and Monsters INC.
  • Just Go With It
Yes, its a chick flick and obviously the two main characters fall in love at the end; but with Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in it then you really cant go wrong. It's light hearted and funny and is just a generally good film to watch with anyone.

  • The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror
Another Disney film, but an old one. In fact the ride at Disney is based on this film and I do believe that they used the very same ride as a set (although I could be making that up, I'm not too sure). Anyway, its not scary at all (it is a Disney film after all) but its a film I never tire of watching, my only problem is that I cant find it on DVD anywhere! *sad face*

Although I have only listed three, I am a major movie junkie and will watch probably anything that you sit me down in front of, just hand me some food and I'm set!



Favourite TV shows:
  • Merlin
Possibly and this is a very bold statement but I think Merlin could be my favourite TV show of all time *gasp*. It will come as no surprise to you all of course, but I just simply love it and my love for the characters, plot, actors and the clear affection between the cast both on and off screen is getting slightly ridiculous. (read more about why I like it here in a five series review)

  • Downton Abbey
I simply cannot stress to you how much I love Downton, its one of those shows that should be boring but is so exciting and just amazing that you simply cannot stop watching. I am craving series four extremely badly right now after the cliffhanger on the Christmas episode (which I reviewed here). It is a program for everyone and is only going from strength to strength.

  • Doctor Who
More so the older ones from series one to about series 5, but I am still enjoying the show a lot despite some dodgier ones in the most recent series'. I don't really need to go too much into detail because I'm pretty sure every human in the world has at least seen one episode of it!

  • Call the Midwife
Again, very much the same as with Downton but I really just cant seem to get enough of this kind of show. It really warms my heart and again here is review I have done of the show previously.



So thats it for now, but I will be doing another post shortly on more things that are my favourites (link to follow).

Sunday, 10 February 2013

Call the Midwife Review


Call the Midwife is a British TV show adapted from the memoirs from Jennifer Worth the show aired for the first time last January and I have been watching since the very first episode. It has since picked up loads of awards and quite rightly so it is simply brilliant, each episode makes me laugh and has also lead me to being a complete sobbing mess, so its safe to say it will send you on an emotional roller coaster.

The ITunes description of the show- 
Call the Midwife is based on the best selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth. Set in the 1950s, this six part series is a moving and intimate insight into the colourful world of midwifery and family life in London’s East End. We are introduced to the local community through the eyes of young nurse Jenny Lee as she lives and works as a midwife alongside the Nuns of the Order of St. Raymond of Nonnatus.

The cast

Jessica Raine- Jenny Lee

Helen George- Trixie Franklin

Miranda Hart- Chummy Browne/Noakes

Bryony Hannah- Cynthia Miller

Laura Main- Sister Bernadette 

Jenny Agutter- Sister Julienne 
Pam Ferris- Sister Evangelina

Judy Parfitt- Sister Monica Joan

These characters along with many other minor characters make the show what it is, every episode is unpredictable because of course it is based on a real life story of a midwife in the 1950s. Well worth a look watch it on Sundays at 8PM and catch up by buying the DVD or downloading from ITunes, but whilst your at it buy a box of tissues (you'll need it)

Thursday, 13 December 2012

My Christmas list 2012



For Christmas this year I have asked for...


The Harry Potter Wizard's collection. 

and with the money I get (and off my Nana) I have already brought an Ipad 2

Then with the money that I get off family and friends I will buy....

 
Downton Abbey series 3

The Chronicles of Downton Abbey (Might be getting this off my brother, but if not)

Downton Abbey Christmas special

YES I know lots of Downton Abbey things, it's safe to say I'm a little bit obsessed 

McFly- Memory Lane, the best of McFly

McFly- Unsaid things... Our Story

Cheryl- My Story (possibly might get this)

Call the Midwife series one

Ho, Ho, Ho, Merry Christmas!