Sunday, 26 October 2014

Lola Diaries For Your entertainment

One of the best, worst things to ever do to yourself is to keep diaries throughout your entire high school life. I have never felt so embarrassed for someone, ever, and that happens to be to myself (not sure if that made sense, carry on). Over my schooling years, I have made lists of what I learnt for each year of high school and I thought you might enjoy a small portion of what I have discovered from the years of puberty yuck, braces and packed lunches. Years 8-11 was all written in year 11, but they're a pretty accurate summary of what went down from '09-'12. I hope you are entertained at the expense of my dignity. Anything in italics is just some cynical, current commendation of what I have to say about my profound knowledge (not really).


THINGS I HAVE LEARNT THROUGHOUT HIGHSCHOOL 
by Lola Irwanto

YEAR 8: Year of the twelvie fag.
  • You will eventually discover boyz and see them as something more than stinky, 2 legged sweat bombs) - so like, three legged stink bombs?
  • Drama and fights with friends are inevitable and they're bound to occur.
  • It doesn't hurt to speak up.
  • Some people that you used to know will change a lot.
  • There will always be someone prettier/sportier/smarter/funnier than you. Don't worry about it - when being 'sporty' was the primary trait that every hardcore 14 year old boy wanted in a girl

YEAR 9: 13 going on flirty (a.k.a - ankle tapping in the corridors and passing notes)
  • There will always be that friend who will try to change who you are. Don't fall for it.
  • There will also be the friend who will drag you into their problems. Again, don't fall for it.
  • Never ever base a friendship/relationship through texting or Facebook. It will only go down hill. - yeee struthh
  • Flirting is yuck.
  • Leading people on is not nice. You may think that they will never like you but you'd be surprised - save dem x's for your gal pals 
  • Try to act normal around guys who like you if they think you don't know - i didn't really have to do this that often tbh lol
  • flirting is not a solution or answer - apparently i wrote this all in caps
  • Never pull allnighters 

YEAR 10: ye getting there.
  • Majorly involving God in your life really turns your life around.
  • You never really mature - aint that the truth
  • People will come and go
  • If a guy you like offers you a drink (A SOFT DRINK), accept it. Don't just get up and get it yourself. HE WAS JUST TRYING TO BE NICE.
  • Jealousy is not pretty. Its actually yuck.
  • Make Jesus the centre of everything
  • Never get carried away with getting attention from guys because it wrecks everything
  • You should really make sure that you're doing something for the right reason before actually doing it.
  • Don't let your friends try to set you up with someone you don't know - TY A.G
  • Keep your diary in a safe place.

YEAR 11: Learning to be comfortably weird
  • Don't get your hopes up too high - thats a bit depressing 
  • Don't be afraid to take chances and laugh at your mistakes
  • Some people will just sugar coast some things so stay clear.
  • If you ever have a problem with someone, talk to them about it! Don't talk about it behind their back.
  • Being just friends with guys is the best way to go.
  • Who cares what people think about you?
  • Take every opportunity you get
  • Its not all about you
  • Never underestimate the power of a steep hill
  • Say what is true. Don't tell people what they want to hear, tell them what they need to hear. However, say it with love
  • Learn to accept constructive criticism even though it may hurt.
  • Never leave things to the last minute! - YEAH STILL HAVEN'T LEARNT FROM THIS HA HA

YEAR 12: Actually not too terrible
  • Its ok to be a little or a lot cray.
  • It is possible to eventually stop liking that person you had a crush on since year 7 - omg
  • Sometimes people will confuse and irritate you when their actions contradict their words; don't worry because it's their life, not your problem.
  • Do what you love best and you will succeed at it
  • Learn to disregard the pettiness that is high school
  • Polaroid cameras are an expensive investment.
  • Most problems can be solved by skating
  • You will eventually learn to drive a manual without stalling.
  • You will figure out who your true friends are and they will be your friends for life
  • Marriage is a beautiful thing
  • Have fun in the subjects you hate and regret nothing - b/c y0L0
  • Someday soon you will figure out what you love best.

Wednesday, 22 October 2014

20 THINGS LEARNT FROM FIRST YEAR

So my 2nd semester and first year of uni is coming to a close (one more assignment dammit) and 4 months of holidays awaits! I have learnt a tonne of things from this year, some things that I thought I'd never come to realise but yeah I did. SO here is a list of 20 things that I have discovered about myself/learnt from my first year if uni.

1. It's ok to change your subway order

2. Make sure you don't forget your student ID card - it's like a magic pass

3. Yes there are a lot of attractive people, no they will not notice you. Move along. 

4. Take advantage of the amenities and resources - that's what you're paying for anyway

5. Assignment crams are achievable, but not highly recommended

6. My time management sucks - do better next year

7. Lectures are boring

8. Coco Chanel was a slurry and Marie Antoinette was annoying

9. People are really funny and random and interesting and lovely

10. Public transport is rough as

11.  If you recognise someone in your class or have something/know someone in common, just ask or talk to them. They could be really lovely and you'll never know unless you meet them

12. I friggin dislike stairs

13. I have gotten really good at pretending to be occupied with my phone when people try to give me flyers as I walk into uni. It feels like they want my autograph when they're really just trying to suck me into a gym membership or free chips at burger urge

14. BURGER URGE SUCKS

15. Packed lunches are the best

16. The library is a sanctuary of serenity and comfy chairs

17. I never even used a single hard copy book as a reference for any of my assignments

18. You can buy extra internet for pretty cheap

19. Fashion is not as materialistic and superficial as it seems 

20. Goodbye forever, richlands guy who got on my train at around 8:03am train on Mondays. I will miss your defined jawline and fashion sense