So...I put out on my instagram: what do you want me to write about? And well this was one of the answers.
So what are my aspirations? Well we know them a little, don't we? I want to be a writer and mortician/forensic anthropologist. But why? No normal person will do a thing like that! Well, if you have not gathered by now- i am far from normal. But I do not want to keep repeating this, so instead I will talk about my lesser known aspirations and why I will not be ever doing them!
Its about to get really weird.
Acting!
So I do have an A level in Performing arts. I was actually going to audition for East 15 and other performing arts universities. I wanted to be able to perform on TV and stage. But I never actually went to do this and changed my course to forensic psychology at Cambridge/Oxfrord. (That is where my uni actually runs from).
But why? Well at the time I was having issues with my mental health and then it collapsed when the me too movement came out. It triggered me quite badly unfortunately. When this hit the news with the guy i won't name, cause quite frankly, I do not want his name on my blog- I decided that acting was not for me. I was terrified of this happening again and I was put off for life. Plus I was having directors lying blatantly to my face about stage productions and throwing my friend under the bus.
A part of me still wishes to become an actor but I can do much better with what I want to do. Now the death industry- it is very male orientated and can be very sexiest but I am ready to fight that sexism!
Nuclear physicist
I told you it was going to get weird. Yes, since I have been about thirteen I have dreamed of working in nuclear power plants. And I don't even agree with nuclear energy! I am a walking contradiction. Either way, this was never going to come to the front as I cannot do maths. I failed GCSE maths seven times and still do not have a GCSE in maths. So there is no way I can be a nuclear physicist.
Meteorology
When i first watched Twister- I was hooked to the movie. I do not like it now. I prefer to watch actual tornado docs and hurricanes. One thing about me: I am very good at telling what the weather will do and where it will go. I have no idea why- I think it is because I have been studying the weather since I was about eight or so.
I have no idea why I want to do this or why i want to be a storm chaser and chase those hurricanes and tornadoes. it is incredibly dangerous and expensive! And plus I dont want to be one of these people in tornado alley who clog the streets up.
Also requires math.
Conservationist
So this actually came way before acting! I even went to Nottingham on trent uni to see the campus! Needless to say I do not like bugs. or dirt. I agree with conserving the environment and stand all for it. I have done a lot of volunteering work at Minsmere for this. Even been on TV as part of Springwatch (audience). But when my mental health crashed, I did not want to do this anymore and still do not want to do it. But I can incorporate this into my mortuary work.
Teacher
Moving on. I will not be a good teacher at all.
I think thats it? There is a ton more but they are boring. So enjoy this!
-Molly.
Friday, May 22, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Blackfish
Okay- so you lot wanted to see movie/show reviews too! So to start of, why not start with the most horrendous thing? Black fish!
Black Fish synopsis: The story of Tilikum, a captive killer whale that has taken the lives of several people, underscores problems within the sea-park industry, man's relationship to nature, and how little has been learned about these highly intelligent mammals. (credit: off google)
To start off: I fucking hate Sea World. I have many emotions and thoughts on this subject. For a start, I had to stop and start this documentary because of how brutal it was and how fucking horrible people are in that industry. I am completely disgusted with the human race and hate being apart of it.
So Tilikum is still unfortunately, at sea world and performing. He should not be and should be in the ocean with his pod. But of course, now he cannot be released! So how was Tilikum actually put in captivity? Kidnapping.
Literally no other word for it. He was kidnapped from his mother and put into Sea Land then was transported to Sea World.
Killer Whales are some of the most intelligent creatures on the planet and we as a human race are forcing them to do 'dog tricks'. It is fucking disgusting. This documentary which was made in 2013, talks to former Sea World trainers and how they were basically brain washed into thinking what they did, was normal. That is till people started dying. Mainly the trainers.
The documentary is raw and emotional. I literally cannot explain how disgusted I am at that the fact Sea World thinks this is okay! They even tried to get the Sea World to answer questions! But no surprise, they declined.
it follows mainly the life of Tilikum the killer whale. It is awful. He was literally abused by Sea World and quite frankly, it no wonder he started to hurt and kill trainers of his. He was kept in a watery cage basically, that was smaller than him. Even to this day he is kept in one now for the most of time, as trainers cannot go near him. Can you imagine being kept in a small box for most of your life and day, only to be let out to bow at audiences?
I just found out he actually died and I am horrified. He was near 36 when killer whales live to be around 100 or more.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/tilikum-dead-seaworld-orca-blackfish-killer-whale-dies-trainers-animal-rights-breeding-dangerous-a7513446.html this is the article if interested. I was actually searching for petitions to put on the end of this!
But back to the documentary, before he died he was kept in a cage basically and would just float because, one it was too small and no one would interact with him. Killer Whales are very social mammals and the fact sea world did this- it is disgusting.
I really want t ogo on but again- I am getting so angry that fucking humans do this to mammals.
So...if you want to shut down Sea world, please sign these petitions I found. I will be signing these myself.
PETITIONS:
Thursday, May 14, 2020
A court of thorn and roses- Sarah J. Maas
Book: A court of thorn and roses
Okay so- this is a brilliant book. I cannot wait to read the other three in the series! I have been looking at this book for over a year now and decided to give it a go! I was very glad I did.
First of- I am a lover of fairytales but I am fed up of the usual romance and such. This? Well it has elements of Beauty and The Beast but is...well not really like it! Which is great! I thoroughly enjoyed this.
But lets talk about the characters first!
Nesta- I actually love her character. As it usually the men who are like this. Cold and calculating. I like her character so much because I find in books (mostly fantasy) women are usually softer and 'princess' like. So it was refreshing to see this and the part where she goes to find her sister? That was actually endearing as you think the whole time, she loathes her sister but it is quite clear she doesn't! She just doesn't let others see her emotions as well.
Feyre- I do like her character but I am not someone who usually likes main characters. Don't ask me why- i have no idea! I liked her character in this book as it showed her being completely loyal to her family and willing to risk everything for them. And Sarah also portrayed her as being in a normal 'relationship' with the human boy. (I can;t remember his name alright). Which is great because it is about time we started making female characters having fluid sexuality and not waiting to 'find the right person.'.
Elain- I did love Elain as well i have to admit. It was when she started gardening that i just sort of fell in love with her character. I have to mention the third sister of course. It would be quite wrong to leave her out!
Tamlin- now I don't like him. He annoys me. He is possessive of Feyre and it annoys me to high heaven, as she quite clearly can do without a man and be fine by herself. I don't know- there is something about his character I just do not like and I do not think he is a good fit for Feyre. I will have to read on and see if I like his character anymore but...I highly doubt it.
Lucien is my favourite. Its his sarcastic comments! If you put a female or male who is sarcastic in a book- I am bound to love them. And how he dresses? He is so cool. I feel so bad for him however, about the court he left and the person he fell in love with. I honestly, feel so bad for him and just want to give him a hug.
Now onto the plot- the plot was very good. I was liking the hole mystery around 'the woman' and quite frankly, she has an awesome name as well! I feel in books or series, not enough women are the villain of the books. So it is really refreshing to see this. it also did not start like the typical Beauty and the beast, which I found was great as well. As I am so fed up of that particular story line. And the fact feyre could barely read? Shows depth of a character and how actual real people struggle with reading. (Me included). I like how Sarah adds struggles to her characters, it just makes them feel so much more real and add to the plot within the series.
I am also loving the different courts. How it is not just seelie court or unseelie. It is how they correspond to the different seasons. I find that really lovely and cannot wait to read more about these different courts!
The writing style as well- is fantastic and it is very well put together. I love her the words flow together and to me there isn't one word out of place.
I highly recommend reading this book!
-Molly
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2015
Synopsis: Feyre is a huntress. She thinks nothing of slaughtering a wolf to capture its prey. But, like all mortals, she fears what lingers mercilessly beyond the forest. And she will learn that taking a life of a magical creature comes at a high price...
Imprisoned in an enchanted court in her enemy's kingdom, Feyre is free to roam but forbidden to escape. Her captor's body bears the scars of fighting and his face is always masked. But his piercing state draws her ever closer. As Feyre's feelings for Tamlin begin to burn through every warning she's been told about his kind, an ancient, wicked shadow grows.
Okay so- this is a brilliant book. I cannot wait to read the other three in the series! I have been looking at this book for over a year now and decided to give it a go! I was very glad I did.
First of- I am a lover of fairytales but I am fed up of the usual romance and such. This? Well it has elements of Beauty and The Beast but is...well not really like it! Which is great! I thoroughly enjoyed this.
But lets talk about the characters first!
Nesta- I actually love her character. As it usually the men who are like this. Cold and calculating. I like her character so much because I find in books (mostly fantasy) women are usually softer and 'princess' like. So it was refreshing to see this and the part where she goes to find her sister? That was actually endearing as you think the whole time, she loathes her sister but it is quite clear she doesn't! She just doesn't let others see her emotions as well.
Feyre- I do like her character but I am not someone who usually likes main characters. Don't ask me why- i have no idea! I liked her character in this book as it showed her being completely loyal to her family and willing to risk everything for them. And Sarah also portrayed her as being in a normal 'relationship' with the human boy. (I can;t remember his name alright). Which is great because it is about time we started making female characters having fluid sexuality and not waiting to 'find the right person.'.
Elain- I did love Elain as well i have to admit. It was when she started gardening that i just sort of fell in love with her character. I have to mention the third sister of course. It would be quite wrong to leave her out!
Tamlin- now I don't like him. He annoys me. He is possessive of Feyre and it annoys me to high heaven, as she quite clearly can do without a man and be fine by herself. I don't know- there is something about his character I just do not like and I do not think he is a good fit for Feyre. I will have to read on and see if I like his character anymore but...I highly doubt it.
Lucien is my favourite. Its his sarcastic comments! If you put a female or male who is sarcastic in a book- I am bound to love them. And how he dresses? He is so cool. I feel so bad for him however, about the court he left and the person he fell in love with. I honestly, feel so bad for him and just want to give him a hug.
Now onto the plot- the plot was very good. I was liking the hole mystery around 'the woman' and quite frankly, she has an awesome name as well! I feel in books or series, not enough women are the villain of the books. So it is really refreshing to see this. it also did not start like the typical Beauty and the beast, which I found was great as well. As I am so fed up of that particular story line. And the fact feyre could barely read? Shows depth of a character and how actual real people struggle with reading. (Me included). I like how Sarah adds struggles to her characters, it just makes them feel so much more real and add to the plot within the series.
I am also loving the different courts. How it is not just seelie court or unseelie. It is how they correspond to the different seasons. I find that really lovely and cannot wait to read more about these different courts!
The writing style as well- is fantastic and it is very well put together. I love her the words flow together and to me there isn't one word out of place.
I highly recommend reading this book!
-Molly
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