Date:	2009-07-07 21:44
Subject:	I think the word that best sums up the Potter premiere was...
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Mood:	aggravated

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I have my tickets to see Half-Blood Prince at the Empire cinema in Leicester Square. For some reason the Odeon there doesn't have it this time, despite hosting the premiere tomorrow. At least, I assume it is, it's almost always the one that holds premieres and it's held all the other Potter ones. Speaking of the premiere I'm going to be there tomorrow. My brother's bringing over a camping chair which means Mum and I have two. We're going to try and get a spot right in front of the barrier, in a good posision, set the chairs up and then stay there. We'll pack the chairs up again closer to the time. We have to get there early and hope for a stroke of luck. We've been decidedly unlucky in the past with the premieres, we haven't had a very good position. I did manage to get an autograph last time though from Tom Felton. :) Hopefully this time I'll get Dan's and Jo's. I just hope the weather is okay. Last time it rained, right as the stars were arriving, which meant a load of umbrellas went up and blocked our view even more. Grr! It's been a bit rainy today but it's supposed to have moved on by tomorrow. Fingers crossed the weather people are right for once.

Date:	2009-07-04 15:24
Subject:	Whoopee!
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Mood:	pleased

I went and picked up a copy of the magazine my letter was published in today and discovered that it is actually the star letter. :D It's like a step up from my last published letter.

Here's my letter:

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Date:	2009-07-03 19:03
Subject:	Blood test results and published again!
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Mood:	happy

First the blood test. Turns out I have mild hyperthyroidism, which is basically an over-active thyroid gland. It can increase metabolism, which accounts for my weight loss. The doctor says it accounts for my other symptoms too. It's treated with medication which I have to get through outpatients. I'm relieved it's nothing more sinister.

Also, I've had another letter published, this time by Writing Magazine. It's about paper books vs ebooks.

Date:	2009-06-23 15:01
Subject:	Have you guys seen this?
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Mood:	amused

Everybody's watching it at the moment apparently - Harry Potter the Musical. I just finished watching it and it's sooooo good! Hilariously funny and great songs!

http://www.youtube.com/user/StarKidPotter

Date:	2009-06-20 17:23
Subject:	I'm baaaack!
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Mood:	exhausted

The Lake District was great. We stayed in a little holiday village on a marina. It was an upside down cottage with a balcony outside the living room over the marina. The area is really beautiful. We visited Beatrix Potter's house and William Wordsworth's house and his gardens, and we went on a couple of boats. The weather even stayed okay for most of the first half.

Back now though, and thinking about my writing. Also thinking about the Potter (Harry this time, not Beatrix :D) convention I want to try and set up. The people I've emailed about coming in on it with me still haven't replied even though one of them already said he was interested. I hope nothing's happened to him. Maybe his computer's broken down. Haven't seen him on Facebook either.

Loads of post on the doormat when I got home including a letter from the medical centre saying the doctor would like to see me about my blood test results but that there's nothing to worry about (said if anything serious were found they would use a different recall system). I'm hoping they've found something really, and that it's something treatable. I'd rather that than be told the blood test is fine and have to do other tests that may be more unpleasant for all I know to try and find out if anything's wrong.

So I'm off to the lake district tomorrow. :) Doesn't look like the weather will be good though. Then again the weather people often get it wrong so fingers crossed it won't be quite so bad as they're predicting. The place we're going has internet access so I might be checking in. Haven't got the blood test results yet but maybe I can ring them today.

See you guys in a week!

Date:	2009-06-05 21:22
Subject:	Doctor's
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Mood:	okay

My doctor's appointment was today. She doesn't think the symptoms are likely to be caused by the iron because the tablets should have sorted it. I have to have blood tests on Monday. I think the main thing she's checking is my thyroid glands. She says the weight loss might be caused by increased exercise with no change in diet. All theory at the moment of course. She said not to worry too much so I hope I'll be able to enjoy my holiday next week. We leave on Saturday. Lake District - woohoo!

Not long after I come back is my birthday (25th). I'm trying to decide what to do on that day. Might take a day trip to Oxford. I really liked it there when I went to Accio. And then on the 28th is the Hogwarts Jamboree event in London. I've never been to a wizard rock concert but I hear people (*cough*pinstripers*cough*) talking about how fun it is so I'm looking forward to it.

Trying to get people to help organise a Potter convention at the moment but people aren't cooperating. One person has said he's interested but I haven't been able to get ahold of him since (I hope he's okay - maybe his computer's gone kaput). And I've emailed another. I really want to do this so I hope I can get people together. Might have to hire professional conference organisers too though, so as to have jobs and social lives as well. :D

Date:	2009-05-30 15:33
Subject:	Letter
Security:	Public
Mood:	okay

I sent a letter off to Writing Magazine about paper books vs ebooks. Fingers crossed it'll be published like my letter to Writers' Forum was.

Date:	2009-05-22 00:52
Subject:	New HBP Clip!
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Mood:	happy

Has anyone seen the new clip from HBP where Ron's eaten the chocolates? Rupert's acting is perfect! He's really come in leaps and bounds. Funny how shy people often do well as actors. I guess the shyness comes from not being good at speaking spontaneously, I know how that feels all too well. I love his facial expressions when he says, "Snogging? Who are you talking about?" and "Romilda of course. Romilda Vane." Harry's expression at the end was funny too.

1. What where you doing before these questions?
I was about to get ready to go out. I shouldn't really be doing this.

2. How many tattoos do you have?
None.

3. Pool or Bowling?
Bowling. I haven't been bowling in years though. I should.

4. Do you know what time you were born?
Roughly.

5. What sign are you?
Cancer.

6. What do you miss?
Being in education and my best friend who now lives in Singapore.

7. How tall are you?
5ft 4. We're the same height, Julia.

8. Do you get claustrophobic?
Not unless you wrap me really tight in a duvet and hold it in place.

9. Do you get scared in the dark?
Only when I think I can hear noises in the noise or outside.

10. What's your worst fear?
Death and never being entirely happy.

11. Favorite pizza topping?
I don't eat pizza. Yes, I know - *jaw drop*. Lol.

12. If you could eat anything right now, what would it be?
I'd got to my favourite pub restaurant and have their mixed grill. I should be going sometime this week.

13. What do you want more than anything right now?
To have more drive and determination.

14. What was the first meaningful gift you've ever received?
I'm not sure. But I've given some meaningful gifts.

15. Do you have a crush?
No. I wish I did.

16. Are you double jointed?
Yes.

17. What's your favorite place to go on a date?
I'll let you know when I've been on one.

18. Who is your fav Female/Male Celebrity?
Fav male is Dan Radcliffe, fave female is J.K. Rowling.

19. Do you have a pet right now?
Not anymore, I used to have a dog.

20. What is 1 misconception people have about you?
That I'm miserable, because I sit on my own a lot and apparently have a miserable-looking face. Lol!

21. Would you fall in love knowing that the person is leaving?
A person can't control who they fall in love with, so maybe.

22. What's the one life experience you want a do-over on?
Maybe Uni. I'd socialise more.

23. One thing you need help with?
Getting things done.

24. Favorite place?
I have lots of fvourite places.

25. Have you been out of the USA?
I'm not in the USA, but I have been out of the UK.

26. Met anyone famous?
I've seen famous people from a distance, and close up, but not spoken to them.

27. First Job?
First paid job was as a seasonal assistant at a books and stationary shop. Well no actually my first paid job was for an hour after school as a cleaner.

28. Ever done a prank call?
Never! I hate that kind of stuff.

29. Do you think everyone out there has a soulmate?
Possibly.

30. Do you like kissing in public?
I might if I had a boyfriend.

31. Have you ever had surgery?
Not yet thank goodness!

32. What do you get complimented about most?
No idea.

33. What do you want for your birthday?
I haven't thought about it yet.

34. How many kids do you want and their names?
Two would be best.

35. Were you named after anyone?
My middle name, Rose, is after my mum's mum.

36. What is the biggest turn off of the opposite sex?
Messing with people and thinking that they're being clever.

37. What is one thing you like(ed) about High School?
In hindsight, the simplicity.

38. Do you like your handwriting?
When I take time over it.

39. What is your favorite lunch meat?
Turkey or chicken.

40. Any bad habits?
Laziness, nail biting and picking at anything on my person that shouldn't be there, e.g. dry lips, spots etc.

41. Are you a jealous person?
Not really, I don't think.

42. Do you agree with friends with benefits?
Sex doesn't mean [I]that[/I] much to me that I would require a friend with benefits in the absense of a boyfriend. But if others want to do it then fine.

43. Do looks matter?
Yes, but not as much as personality.

44. Would you rather have a great friend you could share everything with or a mate you can really talk to?
Aren't they the same thing?

45. Favorite thing to do alone?
Use the computer.

46. Do you use sarcasm?
In my head.

47. Have you ever been on TV?
Yes! I got filmed at Sectus for a BBC4 documentary on fantasy fiction. I only appeared briefly holding and pointing at my Deathly Hallows book.

48. What is your favorite super power?
Invisibility.

49. What's the best way to deal with your enemies?
Don't stoop to their level and don't give them what they want, which is often the former.

50. Do you have any plans tonight?
Not unless my brother calls and says he's free to go to the pub restaurant.

51. Where do you want to live when you are older?
Probably the same area I'm living in now.

52. What type of music do you listen to?
Movie soundtracks.

53. What are you listening to?
The keyboard and the hum of the computer.

54. Last thing you drank?
The milk in my cereal.

55. The first thing you notice in the opposite sex?
Maybe hair, maybe clothes, I'm not sure.

56. Favorite thing I hate?
Prejudice.

57. Favorite season of the year?
Summer.

58. What's your favorite type of candy?
Pear drops.

59. What's your hair color?
Brown.

60. Eye color?
Blue.

61. Is it better to have loved and lost then never to have loved at all?
Definitely. At least you were happy for a while.

62. Do you like sushi?
No.

63. Watch TV today?
Not yet.

64. Favorite Day of the year?
Christmas.

65. Play any musical instruments?
Nope, I've forgotten how to play all the ones I learned in school.

66. Republican or democrat?
Most likely a democrat if I were in the US but at home I'm more likely to vote conservative which is the UK version of republicans (but less extreme, I think).

67. Relationships or One night stands?
Relationships!

68. What was the last thing you bought?
Food.

69. Would you ever be a housewife?
Probably.

70. What book are you reading?
Barry Trotter and the Unneccessary Sequel.

71. Describe your love life?
Yet to happen.

72. What is your favorite movie of all time?
It varies.

73/74. How many boyfriends/girlfriends have you had in your lifetime thus far?
None.

75. Who was your first love?
Haven't had one yet.

76. How did you meet your first love?
N/A

77. Who was your last love?
N/A

78. Who was/is your greatest love of all?
N/A

79. Are you upset with someone today?
Not yet but it's only one o'clock. ;)

80. Who is your best friend?
Estee, my best friend from school.

Date:	2009-05-02 15:43
Subject:	Florida
Security:	Public
Mood:	angry

My brother James and his fiancé Nicola have just come back from Florida. They said it was quite good and Nicola said she'd like to go back, but their report of it has disappointed me a bit. They saw the site of the new Harry Potter park but said all they could see is one roller coaster and a small castle. It doesn't look that big to them (they're going to send me the pics they took). And they said most of the movie-themed parks are just a couple of rides, a gift shop and a fast-food restaurant, all over-priced. He also said it's not really worth going to Disney etc if you don't like rides, which I don't really. They didn't see all that much they wanted to buy (apparently it's really, really hard to find any clothes for slim people there). You need to book in advance to get into the restaurants in the parks and they're really just regular food with an extra $5 slapped onto the prices.

What annoyed me most was that they didn't see one single thing to do with Harry Potter. Not one single thing whereever they went, not anywhere in the big malls - NOT EVEN the novels themselves!! Seriously, they went into a couple of book shops and asked where their Harry Potter stuff was and were told that they didn't stock them! And we're not talking tiny independent bookshops here, at least one of them was huge. By the time they left they would have bought a cheap little keychain if that was all there was, but there was nothing. Not even Beedle the Bard which is still in the children's chart here. James said it's like the books never existed there. Not a single sign of it, not the smallest hint. I suspect Nargles are behind it. Or Twilight. :( Stupid consumer-driven tourist places, they only care about what's current.

Date:	2009-05-02 14:03
Subject:	Madeline
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Mood:	sad

I beg anyone from any part of the world (because if she's alive she could be anywhere) who has not yet seen the picture of what Madeline might look like now to go to www.findmadeline.com and see it (the video on the first page), and to make sure that everyone they know sees it too. If she's alive she must be found and returned safely. If she's dead, which I hope with all my heart she's not, then we need a body so that her parents can have closure. And please do anything you can to help - donate, buy something from the shop, or even just send a message of support to two parents who are battling on against the odds.

Thank you.

Have you guys seen this woman from Britain's Got Talent yet? If not, watch it NOW.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk

Date:	2009-04-17 20:37
Subject:	New HBP Trailer - Spoilers
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Mood:	happy

I really liked the new trailer. Not the best Potter trailer we've had but I've already watched it four times in a row. Certainly the best HBP trailer I think.

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Date:	2009-04-16 19:16
Subject:	Work
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Mood:	pleased

I finished my temp job today but there are more projects coming up with that company and the guy said he'd call me about it. I'm going to look for other stuff too.

Yesterday, though, I worked reeeeeeally late! From nine in the morning to nine in the evening - twelve hours! Good thing I was being paid by the hour. I started to stress out as it got later and later, eating up my limited free time at home. I hadn't eaten since lunch either. It's just a good thing I had McDonalds instead of bringing lunch.

Today on the other hand I got in and was told that with the project being in the final stages there wasn't much of the work I'd been hired to do left, and was placed on call for the morning. Which meant I got to go and explore Oxford Street and have lunch in a restaurant. I bought some things from Waterstones - a tiny little fancy writing book, The Guardian's Style Guide and The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Gouge, which I've read before. I also got a hair clip in H+M. After lunch I went back to work to see if they needed me at all and they didn't so I got to go home. Woke up at 6.30am for nothing but I don't care because I got a day out and some new stuff. :D

My brother and his fiancé are bring their rabbit over tonight which we have to look after while they're in Florida. She's a very independent rabbit, doesn't like being stroked. James said if I can train her to accept strokes from people while she's with us he'll give me £50. Lol.

Date:	2009-04-04 18:35
Subject:	Yeeeeey!
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Mood:	happy

There's a new Potter Puppet Pals video! It's called Ron's Disease and Hagrid's in it! Yey! And Dumbledore at the end:

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Been cleaning for most of the day with my brother. Between us we did the living room, kitchen, hall, bathroom and Mum's room. I'm going to tackle my own tomorrow. It's been great weather today, which is nice because it's been a bit miserable the last few days. The ice cream man stopped by too.

Date:	2009-04-01 22:21
Subject:	Not the best first day
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Mood:	sick

Today was my first day at my new temp job. It's amazing how you can use a program like Microsoft Word for years and years, get a job that involves using it, and find out that it does loads of things you never even knew about. Lol. The job's okay, not the most interesting in the world but suitable for my skills and temperment. The project we're working on I think is a pitch for the company to design the new library in Liverpool. The guy showed me pics of what it would look like. It's a beautiful building outside, really old, but I think they're planning on modern grounds landscaping with modern art in it and stuff. *Grumbles* The inside is bright and welcoming but considering the age of the outside it's a shame they're not going to have an old look inside. I LOVE old-looking libraries with big tall dark wood shelves and echoing floors and a sense of 'shh!' Lol.

The real thing that bothered me about today is that I got one of those headaches that affects your stomach too. I bought and took a paracetamol and after a while it started to work on my stomach, and just the head on its own was bearable, but then on my way home the stomach came back again (probably the moving around and train movement). The head's still there, though dulled, and my stomach's still sensitive, but I'm better than I was.

Date:	2009-03-27 16:32
Subject:	Yawn!
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Mood:	tired

So tired and lethargic today. I guess that's what happens when you lie around for too long. Serves me right.