Yeah.
I got my brace on yesterday. It doesn't actually look that bad... but makes up for it by stinging like a bitch. It HURTS. It feels like I've got half a prison fence strapped to my teeth. I can't eat and it SUCKS. All I've ate has consisted of painkillers, painkillers and more painkillers.
Apparently, it takes about a week to get used to. ROFL. It'll be long gone by then. I'll have ripped the sucker off and chucked it into next door's garden.
Ok. I'm done moaning.
It's rained so bad in England today... I mean, it's non-stop terrential rain. The MEADOW behind my house is covered in water thanks to the river flooding. I haven't been able to go outside. Seriously, you open the door and end up getting soaked.
Damn this damn brace sucks. Damn it all.
I'm also completely addicted to this song: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=jVf4_WglzWA
St. Elmo's Fire = LOVE
It is THE life song :3
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
New Start
Haven't updated this thing for almost a week O_o
Okay, I'm generally making a new start for myself.
I'm a different person now, trying to have a more positive outlook on life. I'm back into the swing of being my crazy old self that enjoys making people laugh.
Sure, I have my downs; but now I tend to just put a smile on it and laugh.
I've just got back from a driving lesson and it went great! It really shows how trying to be more positive and happy with yourself works wonders for different aspects in life. Being miserable and complaining all the time gets you nowhere; and it annoys people no end.
Heck. I annoyed myself.
I've finished everything; and I'm just practicing for my test now. Wow.
I know deep down in my heart that I want to be a marine mammal trainer; even if it isn't in a big place like SeaWorld. I'd LOVE to work with Orcas, Belugas and Dolphins... and Seals and Sealions too XD
I'm really making a go of it.
I've really looked into marine mammal facilities; and facts and figures related to their behaviour and welfare in these places. I'm really at ease with myself know that I have proof that it isn't cruel in any way. At the end of the day, none of those animals HAVE to do behaviours. They are all completely voluntary.
Anyway, KH-wise:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rYRXf5DDrn8 - That made me squeal SO loud when I saw it.
All Organization XIII, in their chairs - with their hoods off. And smug Saix at 1.45 made me squee even louder XD
Okay, I'm generally making a new start for myself.
I'm a different person now, trying to have a more positive outlook on life. I'm back into the swing of being my crazy old self that enjoys making people laugh.
Sure, I have my downs; but now I tend to just put a smile on it and laugh.
I've just got back from a driving lesson and it went great! It really shows how trying to be more positive and happy with yourself works wonders for different aspects in life. Being miserable and complaining all the time gets you nowhere; and it annoys people no end.
Heck. I annoyed myself.
I've finished everything; and I'm just practicing for my test now. Wow.
I know deep down in my heart that I want to be a marine mammal trainer; even if it isn't in a big place like SeaWorld. I'd LOVE to work with Orcas, Belugas and Dolphins... and Seals and Sealions too XD
I'm really making a go of it.
I've really looked into marine mammal facilities; and facts and figures related to their behaviour and welfare in these places. I'm really at ease with myself know that I have proof that it isn't cruel in any way. At the end of the day, none of those animals HAVE to do behaviours. They are all completely voluntary.
Anyway, KH-wise:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rYRXf5DDrn8 - That made me squeal SO loud when I saw it.
All Organization XIII, in their chairs - with their hoods off. And smug Saix at 1.45 made me squee even louder XD
Wednesday, 15 October 2008
8D
I just had my interview and it went great!
They're happy to have me!
Good thing is, I know I want to be a trainer now.
Fran, the woman that interviewed me, has trained numerous animals; and she has friends that train animals for film and TV!
She said that she'd put me in touch with them! Which is fantastic!
I told her about my concerns that training Orcas for shows is cruel, but in fact, Fran said they're eager to please their trainers... and it keeps them occupied. She told me not to let anyone else influence my decision and that it's not cruel... simply a matter of opinion.
Fran's also worked with Orcas and Dolphins; done parrot shows, you name it... and her husband's a falconer! 8D
Wow. I'm so high right now XD
Anyway, I start on the 1st week of November, Mondays and Wednesdays. I'm trying to look for a part time job so that I can earn money for Uni.
Whoop! 8D
They're happy to have me!
Good thing is, I know I want to be a trainer now.
Fran, the woman that interviewed me, has trained numerous animals; and she has friends that train animals for film and TV!
She said that she'd put me in touch with them! Which is fantastic!
I told her about my concerns that training Orcas for shows is cruel, but in fact, Fran said they're eager to please their trainers... and it keeps them occupied. She told me not to let anyone else influence my decision and that it's not cruel... simply a matter of opinion.
Fran's also worked with Orcas and Dolphins; done parrot shows, you name it... and her husband's a falconer! 8D
Wow. I'm so high right now XD
Anyway, I start on the 1st week of November, Mondays and Wednesdays. I'm trying to look for a part time job so that I can earn money for Uni.
Whoop! 8D
Tuesday, 14 October 2008
Post 11
Well I have my interview tomorrow! ^^
I hope all goes well. I'd be fantastic if I got to work at the zoo!
Anyway, I'm going to turn myself around. After having a pretty bad day yesterday; I know that I can't let myself get so low again.
I had an aspiration in the car while going for interview clothes for tomorrow (yes, I like to look nice XD). Mum was driving; and as per usual I talk 'til the cows come home. I got onto the subject that I've been finding it really difficult having to make decisions about what career I want to go into...
Well, I'm probably going to get flamed if anyone sees this blog post; but my conscience has really been getting to me about working with the orcas and dolphins at SeaWorld one day.
True, I think it'd be an amazing career to get so close to those animals; and I know they're really well looked after - but the warning bells were going off big time in my head.
Yes, my conscience. See, deep down I think that it's cruel. I love those animals so much, they're magical to me. I know that I want to work with them, but I think I'd rather work with the animals in the wild than in captivity where they have to perform.
I've noticed a few things about captive Orcas recently that's made me worry.
Firstly, if Orcas fail to perform behaviours properly or are badly behaved; discipline is given in the form of separating said Orca from the resident pod and lack of feeding.
I know that in those circumstances something has to be done so that it hits home with the animal that it has done something wrong, but I think this is a little too much.
Orcas are social animals, separating them; to me, is wrong.
However it was this that really hit home for me:
I was reading over some of the histories of captive Orcas, and I found that above some of their names it stated "Captured DD/MM/YY"
That is what has done it. I don't care what anyone says. Taking a wild Orca from the ocean and its pod is wrong. As I said before, Orcas are social animals. As such, it would be like forcefully taking a family relative away from their family. Not a nice situation I'm sure.
I am in no way against SeaWorld, Marineland or any other establishment that holds Orcas captive. I love those places with all my heart. They're magical parks where I get to see these wonderful animals up close. I've always wanted to work in such places - they're what I look forward to most when I'm off on holiday!
I think training is fantastic for simple behaviours like veterinary checks etc. but it's now become clear to me that making Orcas do flips and unnatural behaviours in shows isn't right.
So, I've decided to listen to the warning bells in my head. They're there for a reason; and it's took me a long time to realise that I'm supposed to listen to them.
Doing so, I think I've finally found what I want to do.
I want to work with wild Orcas (wild Orca conservation).
I'll take the Animal Conservation Science course at my local Uni and I'll go from there.
Ooh! I forgot to mention!
I saw Helen and Lynn today! 8D
I haven't seen them for over a year! It was so awesome! ^^
Helen's selling Grace apparently due to a loss of confidence but they're keeping Smartie.
Smartie's such a lovely little pony. He was so awesome on the beach last time!
Peace out ;)
I hope all goes well. I'd be fantastic if I got to work at the zoo!
Anyway, I'm going to turn myself around. After having a pretty bad day yesterday; I know that I can't let myself get so low again.
I had an aspiration in the car while going for interview clothes for tomorrow (yes, I like to look nice XD). Mum was driving; and as per usual I talk 'til the cows come home. I got onto the subject that I've been finding it really difficult having to make decisions about what career I want to go into...
Well, I'm probably going to get flamed if anyone sees this blog post; but my conscience has really been getting to me about working with the orcas and dolphins at SeaWorld one day.
True, I think it'd be an amazing career to get so close to those animals; and I know they're really well looked after - but the warning bells were going off big time in my head.
Yes, my conscience. See, deep down I think that it's cruel. I love those animals so much, they're magical to me. I know that I want to work with them, but I think I'd rather work with the animals in the wild than in captivity where they have to perform.
I've noticed a few things about captive Orcas recently that's made me worry.
Firstly, if Orcas fail to perform behaviours properly or are badly behaved; discipline is given in the form of separating said Orca from the resident pod and lack of feeding.
I know that in those circumstances something has to be done so that it hits home with the animal that it has done something wrong, but I think this is a little too much.
Orcas are social animals, separating them; to me, is wrong.
However it was this that really hit home for me:
I was reading over some of the histories of captive Orcas, and I found that above some of their names it stated "Captured DD/MM/YY"
That is what has done it. I don't care what anyone says. Taking a wild Orca from the ocean and its pod is wrong. As I said before, Orcas are social animals. As such, it would be like forcefully taking a family relative away from their family. Not a nice situation I'm sure.
I am in no way against SeaWorld, Marineland or any other establishment that holds Orcas captive. I love those places with all my heart. They're magical parks where I get to see these wonderful animals up close. I've always wanted to work in such places - they're what I look forward to most when I'm off on holiday!
I think training is fantastic for simple behaviours like veterinary checks etc. but it's now become clear to me that making Orcas do flips and unnatural behaviours in shows isn't right.
So, I've decided to listen to the warning bells in my head. They're there for a reason; and it's took me a long time to realise that I'm supposed to listen to them.
Doing so, I think I've finally found what I want to do.
I want to work with wild Orcas (wild Orca conservation).
I'll take the Animal Conservation Science course at my local Uni and I'll go from there.
Ooh! I forgot to mention!
I saw Helen and Lynn today! 8D
I haven't seen them for over a year! It was so awesome! ^^
Helen's selling Grace apparently due to a loss of confidence but they're keeping Smartie.
Smartie's such a lovely little pony. He was so awesome on the beach last time!
Peace out ;)
Thursday, 9 October 2008
I got an interview! O_o
Yup!
I got an interview at the zoo. Wednesday the 15th at 10.00 am
Now I'm terrified. O_o
I'm not the quickest thinker, so I'm dreading it to be honest.
Also, I got a response to an e-mail which I sent to SeaWorld today. They said that both the Animal Behaviour Course and the Animal Conservation Science course were useful degrees to get my hands on.
The stuff they said was really inspirational; and it's giving me the motivation to carry on which is great ^^
In other news, I'm off swimming tomorrow for the first time since I was in Florida 3 years ago O_o
Yes; and I want to work with Marine Mammals... XD
I got an interview at the zoo. Wednesday the 15th at 10.00 am
Now I'm terrified. O_o
I'm not the quickest thinker, so I'm dreading it to be honest.
Also, I got a response to an e-mail which I sent to SeaWorld today. They said that both the Animal Behaviour Course and the Animal Conservation Science course were useful degrees to get my hands on.
The stuff they said was really inspirational; and it's giving me the motivation to carry on which is great ^^
In other news, I'm off swimming tomorrow for the first time since I was in Florida 3 years ago O_o
Yes; and I want to work with Marine Mammals... XD
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Post 09 ... for lack of a better title XD
Okay...
So... went out for a drive this morning. Went to Keswick and drove fast 8D (without speeding for once XD).
Apparently I can take my driving test soon O_o
DO NOT WANT. I will fail first time. I can see it coming XD
My letters got posted off and I still haven't heard from them ... and everytime the phone rings I have a minor heart attack. Nice.
In other news, some tard noted me on dA today comissioning me for horse/dog or cat pictures. He said he would pay a maximum of $8. He also wanted to sell my work on for a profit.
I don't think so.
The cheek of some people. Sheesh. I couldn't believe the guy. Selling other people's artwork and paying a crap price for it ... dewd. Wrong right there. I'm so mad I don't even know what to say in my note back XD -
No not interested. You are made of fail. Now if you don't mind...
GTFO.
Seriously.
Have a nice day! ^^
What? Manners cost nothing ^^
So... went out for a drive this morning. Went to Keswick and drove fast 8D (without speeding for once XD).
Apparently I can take my driving test soon O_o
DO NOT WANT. I will fail first time. I can see it coming XD
My letters got posted off and I still haven't heard from them ... and everytime the phone rings I have a minor heart attack. Nice.
In other news, some tard noted me on dA today comissioning me for horse/dog or cat pictures. He said he would pay a maximum of $8. He also wanted to sell my work on for a profit.
I don't think so.
The cheek of some people. Sheesh. I couldn't believe the guy. Selling other people's artwork and paying a crap price for it ... dewd. Wrong right there. I'm so mad I don't even know what to say in my note back XD -
No not interested. You are made of fail. Now if you don't mind...
GTFO.
Seriously.
Have a nice day! ^^
What? Manners cost nothing ^^
Saturday, 4 October 2008
Post 8 ... My lucky number! ^^
Hope it means something! I could do with some luck.
WAH! I posted off my work experience/job letters this morning. Damn I'm going to be biting my nails waiting for phone calls and rejection.
It's rained all day today. I've been caged inside. Yes the rain is that bad. There's a river running down the road outside. -_-
It makes me SO emo. Another reason for me to move countries and get the heck out of England. I'm really depressed today. Bah.
WAH! I posted off my work experience/job letters this morning. Damn I'm going to be biting my nails waiting for phone calls and rejection.
It's rained all day today. I've been caged inside. Yes the rain is that bad. There's a river running down the road outside. -_-
It makes me SO emo. Another reason for me to move countries and get the heck out of England. I'm really depressed today. Bah.
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