Well as I said in my previous brief post I have been busy with university work. I'm currently writing an essay about whether human language is innate. It has been a productive day today as I have reached my target amount of work today and done above and beyond really. My mum has been really supportive throughout all of this and so has Chris so I would like to take this opportunity to thank them both. I don't think I could have done it without them. :)

xxx

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Yeah university is pretty much ruling my life right about now. So no post for today. :)

xxx

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Yes this is officially my 100th blog post on Kihugs.com. I'm feeling pretty proud about that. (^.^)
I've really enjoyed having Kihugs as my little home on the Internet and I hope we have many more years together. I'll try not to get too sentimental here!
I feel like I've made some great friends online and met some brilliant bloggers/web designers. All I can say is that I'm glad I stuck with this blog and worked to improve it and make it what it is today. Thanks to all my visitors who come and read my blogs. It really makes me smile when I hear about people visiting Kihugs.  

I first had the idea for Kihugs in late 2006 back when I had a site called Cosmic Passion. I even made a layout for it and had it as sort of a secondary site:

This was the first layout I made for Kihugs. I was really into cutesy things at the time and most of my layouts featured bunnies.

After that I began to learn more HTML and toy around with other layouts. I eventually left I-frames behind and the whole kind of 'graphics' community. I began to focus more on my writing and realised that I actually preferred blogging rather than designing graphics/writing tutorials for other people.

I gave Kihugs lots of different looks and I eventually came to this one. Nice and minimalistic but with a touch of pink (you can never have too much pink).

I feel like I have come pretty far with this blog, it is practically my online journal where I write all my musings. hehe

So thanks for visiting Kihugs and give me a cookie because this is my 100th post you know. :)

xxx

Labels: blogging month, kihugs, personal

Today has been a busy day for me and I still haven't done half as much reading as I would have liked to have done. I really need to break this writers block I'm currently having and get back into my work. I keep having little breaks all the time and what would be best would be to work without get distracted!

While I was on one of my breaks I decided to have a look around Internet shops and I found an adorable website (Artbox) with loads of Hello Kitty products. Even though Miffy will always be my favourite, I can't help but love Hello Kitty.

Here are some of my favorite things off the site:

1) Hello Kitty watch.


















This watch is adorable and I love the oriental style of it.



2) Hello Kitty Tartan Beanie (made by TY!)


When I was little I collected loads of TY beanie babies. This is one I would defiantly want to add to my collection.



3) Hello Kitty Mousemat and Optical USB Mouse


















Yes I know I am silly. But seriously who can resist this mouse. haha (^.^);;

Bye for now. 

xxx

Labels: blogging month, personal, shopping

Today has been another typical cold day. It is worrying because If I’m finding it cold now, imagine what it will be like when January rolls around. Not fun.

I caught the bus this morning, like I do every morning, and as I stepped on I noticed that the evil old granny was not there. Now I’m telling you she is evil because every time I get on the bus back from university she sits there watching me.

I breathed a sigh of relief knowing that I wouldn’t be stared at for at least this one bus journey. Evil granny likes to sit in a corner and shoot me cold stares like as if I’m a troublesome youth who is going to steal her handbag. What I don’t understand is why I would steal her handbag when I have my own which is quite obviously filled with books/work.

Sometimes I sit there and wonder to myself what it is about my appearance that gives her this impression. Maybe I look dangerous with my fluffy scarf, pink IPod and language books (trust me, some of the books I carry are pretty heavy). Whereas other times I just stare at her as much as she stares at me to see who will crack first under the pressure.

I probably should respect my elders more…

“Yeah, as if granny! You have not won the battle yet!”

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Well it looks like Youtube has decided to work for me today and I have been able to upload my short video review of my new phone. It is more a video of my initial thoughts rather than a full in-depth review. I recorded it using my webcam so I apologize for the sound quality, hopefully you can hear me. Also there is a slight bit of interference from the phone connecting to the service provider but that shouldn't be too much of a problem.

I recorded this review a couple of days ago so I feel more adjusted to the phone now. As I have stated in the video, I think it is a really good phone and it is simple to use. I have yet to encounter any problems with it.
I would recommend the phone to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive touch screen phone and who doesn't want one that is overloaded with unnecessary features. Lets not forget its main function here. :)

Yes this is one of my first video logs in a while. I may record another one but I'm not sure. I might just do them for reviews of things I buy. I prefer to blog about my life rather than talk about it!

At the moment I am currently writing an essay for one of my module assignments. It is pretty intense and I have quite a bit of reading to do. So please bear with me!

Bye for now.

xxx

Labels: blogging month, personal, Review, shopping, Technology

Hi everyone, sorry for a late post tonight. I have recorded a video review of my new phone and I was trying to upload it to Youtube for the past few hours. For whatever reason it is not working. I'm going to try again tomorrow but if it still doesn't work I shall just type up the review and post it instead. :)

So I shall bring you a review and a quick update on me tomorrow!

Goodnight. xxx

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I have bought it today. (^.^)
I will give more information about it tomorrow but right now I'm going to bed. So bye for now.

xxx

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I've been studying my grammar book, Rediscover Grammar by David Crystal, today and have been trying to understand noun phrases, prepositional phrases and so on. It is a lot more complicated than you think it is because I didn't really do a lot of grammar in school. I can only say that I learned the basics in primary school and that is about as far as it went really. I'm glad that the book is broken down into small sections instead of huge walls of text (that would really give me a headache!). Apart from that, today has been pretty relaxing. I feel like I have finally caught up on my sleep so I should feel refreshed to do some more work tomorrow. (^.^)

I've also been looking at phones on the Internet and I think I have decided on one I like...


It has a modest 2mp camera which is fine for me as I don't take loads of photos anyway and it takes pretty decent pictures. It also has a radio on it which I'm super happy about because my old phone doesn't have one (I love listening to the radio! haha).

If you want to view its full specs then go to this website.

Also here is a video review I found:



It is not too detailed but you can see the phone in action. I think it is going to be a good phone for me as I don't really want to be paying a lot for a new phone. My student budget owns my soul. (T.T)

Let me know what you think!

Bye for now.

xxx

Labels: blogging month, personal, shopping, university

Chris showed me this funny meme and I just thought I would share it with you. (^.^)b
 Its called ninjas can't catch you if (blank). 
This is one of my favourite ones:



You can view more of them here or have a go at making your own. If you make your own could you post me a link to your image. Thanks. :)

Enjoy!

xxx.

Labels: blogging month, humour, meme

 Just a quick blog tonight. I think that things are picking up. Today wasn't so bad, I had a laugh in my seminars today and the person who I was talking about is being nice to me. I will keep you all updated of course. Thank you to everyone who has been wishing me well (especially, Shola, Christine and Rose).

Happy Bonfire Night everyone, hope you all had a good time. I just stayed at home, it's too cold to go outside in my opinion! I think the autumn weather is getting to me. I really need to go and buy a winter coat before it gets even colder. British winters are brutal you know! (^.^);;

Take care!

xxx

Labels: blogging month, personal, university

I apologize in advance for my boring entry today. It's been all rainy and murky today, not nice at all and it hasn't really left me in good spirits.

I've been sort of wandering around and not really paying attention to my surroundings. I suppose having an argument yesterday has left me in a numb condition. I didn't even bother getting lunch today, which is really weird for me. Usually I can't resist the smell of freshly made sandwiches.

I was feeling pretty down in the dumps when I was in the library trying to study. I'd waited around hoping I could see someone but they were busy. I was practically holding back tears which made my eyes burn in protest.

I am just hoping that something good will come out of all this, but oh well I just have to get on with it. I can't let things get me down and upset. I'm sure I will be back to my normal cheery self soon enough. *positive vibes*

Until next time.

PS. I'm still blogging everyday! Don't worry I haven't lost my motivation (yet!). (^.^)b

xxx

Labels: blogging month, personal

Hello everyone, I'm back blogging today even though I don't feel too brilliant. Isn't is rubbish how when you have an arguement with someone it seems to dwell on your mind for the rest of the day. That is what happened to me today. I felt about as sad as Tsukasa does up there when she broke the cookie in half.

Even my driving instructor said I looked a little tense and I admitted to her that it was because I had had an argument and I couldn't concentrate.

However once I had relaxed a little bit, and pushed all thoughts of the person to the back of my head, I felt better. I managed to do all the maneuvers swiftly and accurately.  I was actually praised a lot for my driving today, so I'm feeling pleased with myself. :)

All that remains is the possibility of seeing said person tomorrow. It is not an experience I'm looking forward too as I just know the atmosphere will be awkward.

Wish me luck. (^.^);;

xxx

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I watched the film ‘Save the Last Dance’ today. It is a sad film about a girl whose mother has died in an accident and how, through finding love, she pursued her dream of being a prima ballerina.

I always say to myself during these types of films that I will not cry but when sad music comes on (and I think about what would happen if it was me in that situation) the tears begin to well up. I guess it is just because I have come to care for the characters so it hurts to see them upset. Its like they have become real people rather than just characters. I suppose those are the makings of a good film though, right?

Some people feel embarrassed when they cry during a sad film. Personally I don’t think it is embarrassing to show a bit of emotion. After all I don’t have a swinging brick for a heart. I’m actually a pretty sensitive person when it comes to sad films.

I remember when me and Chris first saw the film ‘Marley & Me’. Anything to do with animals being hurt or someone losing a pet always makes me cry!

Maybe I’m weak-willed like that… (^.^);;

 

Have you watched any tearful films lately? 

And what do you think to people crying during sad films? Do you cry?

Feel free to share your stories below.

xxx

Labels: blogging month, films, personal

Hello, how are you all this fine evening? (^.^)

I am very pleased to be telling you that its that time of year where the ‘November Blogging month’ is upon us. I’m viewing it as a real challenge so I stay motivated to do it, as you know my blogging habits could be described as pretty sporadic. Last year I successfully completed the challenge and this year I’m hoping to do just as well.

If you would like to take part then pop on over to Oh-Vintage to check out the details. You need to do this fairly quickly as the challenge has already started today. It would be great if you could put this banner at the top of your first post; basically just to help with promoting the challenge and to let people know you’re taking part.

Now that’s all clear I shall get on with my blog!

♥

Yesterday I went to the theatre to see Disney’s Beauty and the Beast with Chris. It was a belated present for our 3 years of being together. All I can say is, what a show! It was brilliant. The actors, the singing/dancing, stage effects, orchestra and atmosphere was amazing. I was really glad that we had got tickets early as we had perfect seats where we could see everything.

It also helped that I was with Chris as it was so romantic (he bought us ice-cream during the intermission and he looked gorgeous with his new glasses on). So thanks Chris for making that a wonderful evening and night (I stayed over at his house!). We even slept in this morning, it just goes to show that we are both not morning people.

♥

In my last post I said that I had a bad cold and you’ll be happy to know that it has long since cleared up. Finally I can breathe easily again and I don’t have to act like a geeky mouth breather (actually I’m still geeky… but in a sexy way, yes?).

University has been keeping me busy and I have a huge reading list to get through. I’m doing a bit of research for an essay I’m going to write. I’m not entirely sure which topic I should do, its between a child language acquisition question or the “is language innate” question. I’m so indecisive. Is anyone else indecisive or is it just me? (^.^);;

♥

 

While I’ve not been reading books I’ve been browsing around on the Internet and behold I have found something I want.

The latest thing I want:

Yes, it is a pink DS Lite (don’t act like you didn’t know it was going to be pink!). Don’t get me wrong, I love my big DS but its just that the screens are so much brighter on Lites. Plus they weigh less so that means it won’t break my hands after I spend hours playing on it. This isn’t really a want but more of a need. A gamer like me should never be without the required equipment. Maybe my parents will buy it me for my birthday (hint, hint).

I also need a new phone but I can’t decide which one to get. I guess I’m just fussy like that. (#^.^#)

Well I’m going now, but I shall return tomorrow!

Take care. xx

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