Day Off School

Today was a day off school for all those students who have met the 85% attendance rate and completed all their work in class. So I am sitting here at home writing on my blog...not the most effective use of my time because I could probably be studying right now. I also have to mow the lawns again. I wish dad would just get the round-up out and spray the whole lot into oblivion. Dreams are free. This october is National Breast Cancer Awareness Week and I am doing my part-I have purchased a wristband to help the NZ Cancer Society do their great work. I am also working on a couple of small side projects in my spare time, these include my Novel and my Short Film whose titles will remain under wraps for now...you know, I don't want anyone swiping my brilliant ideas. I better go, those lawns aren't gonna mow themselves. Dammit blogging is as addictive as Bebo, "Don't Judge Me!!!!

Helicopter Visit

Well...Today at school we recieved a visit from a New Zealand Air Force helicopter. I personally didn't see the point of it coming here when the only people interested in the Air Force are those people who want to get killed in some foreign country and our cadets. After this visit I had a long chat with my chemistry teacher about the current political situation. It was rather refreshing to share my views on foregin politics with someone on the same plane as myself. Tomorrow is a day off school so I can revise for my Chemistry Exam at the end of the year. When I get home today I will post an image of what I took on my new camera.

Happy Birthday To Me

Hey all,

I had my 17th birthday a few days ago and got some awesome presents, although I must admit I had to wait a while for them as it was the Motu Challenge that day but boy the wait was worth it. I got a truly awesome Digital Camera, a couple of books, a DVD, a new Razor and Shaving Cream and a heap of CDs including The Jam, Crowded House and Spliz Enz. I will post a pic I took on my camera when I upload them to my computer. And last night I had to phone the Fire Brigade because a log on the beach was on fire. Thats the second emergency service I have had to ring besides the Police. I am just dreading that I'm gonna have to ring the ambulance at some point

Photoshop Is Astounding

I was mucking about on Photoshop for my photography board and i think i produced something quite spectacular

Comments on this photo are appreciated

Its Been A While

It's been a while since my last update. There is some big things happening in this small town of ours. This Saturday the 14th October is the second largest multisport event in the country: The Motu Challenge. It will also be my birthday. I can't wait. Anyway.. The Motu Challenge is 175km I think and involves cycling, running and kayaking. I don't really have a huge amount of stuff to say but i'm just touching base with my readers, thats if I have any still.

My Exams are 5 school weeks away then i will be able to complete NCEA Level 2 and also gain University Entrance. No doubt I will have a huge amount of study to do on top of my work schedule.

My final film for Media Studies is now complete. It is entitled "The Slaying" and is about a new generation of vampire who is able to survive in the light. The film chronicles the main characters quest to slay him.

And finally as a side project I am documenting my Father's team's competing in the Motu Challenge and hopefully make it into a documentary of sorts.

And to top it off, today is Friday the 13th, and last night my car was broken into whilst I was at work. The only thing the thieves took was my backpack which only had school books in it. That wasn't the funnest night of my life but I must admit it was kind of exciting.

Until next time