♥Cherry Diva♥

Dreams

2010-09-29T10:48:00.002+10:00

If all the dreams I had in the past week came true, this would be my life:

"I live in a castle. My school is located in a shopping centre and one of the subjects is learning how to buy chocolate. Tom Felton is my half brother. There are seven pirates living in our backyard who claim that they were invented by an old woman wearing a blue dress. Once I was at school and my friend Luna Lovegood healed my sprained ankle. It cost me $1000 to take a picture with Taylor Swift. My little six-year-old brother is a tennis star. Last of all, I can juggle."

Woah.

Second Award!!

2010-07-08T19:23:00.002+10:00

Thank you again to Annalee McGarry!

Post the weirdest picture you have ever seen/taken:

Well, I can't really post it because there are creepy stalkers out there, but there's this one pic my mum took of me trying to do a cartwheel ...and miserably failing. And also one time my friends decorated S's face in blue eyeshadow like an Avatar, I took a pic of that.

Have you ever used Photoshop?

No, but I want to!!!

Have you ever wanted to kill your camera because you couldn't get the perfect picture?

Not really, I got mad but I never wanted to KILL it....

Have you ever taken a picture from the top of a very steep hill or a cliff?

YES. In Tasmania. Gorgeous pic, if I do say so myself.

I pass it to:

1. Amber-ooo

2. Meggin-ooo

(They don't really have ooo at the end of their name, i just added that coz it sounds cool!)

I'm really sorry, I'd tag more but I really gotta run...TTYL!

Award!

2010-07-08T19:04:00.003+10:00

Thank you so much to Annalee McGarry for these!

17 of My Favourite Random Things:

1. That feel-good vibe you get after you do a heap of exercise or eat something healthy.

2. When my kitten naps on my lap instead of biting me.

3. Getting random 'just-because-you're-my-friend' parcels in the mail.

4. Getting snail mail.

5. Comments!

6. Painting my toe nails. I love making up funky designs!

7. Wooden guitars.

8. Baking with my friends.

9. Making videos.

10. Cutting out pictures from magazines.

11. Re-decorating my friends' rooms.

12. Watching romance movies....in Chinese. (Makes the scenes much less awkward if watching with guy friends!)

13. Squeezing whipped cream out of the can into my mouth.

14. Throwing darts at water balloons.

15. Cracking inside jokes.

16. Mashing up home videos.

17. Reading weird facts.

Four people I nominate:

My awesome book-reviewing partner, Anna.

Funky fashionista Lena.

My most loyal commenters, Mizz Ali and BLINGALICIOUS.

Is The First Harry Potter Movie Called Philosopher's Stone or Sauceror's Stone?

2010-07-06T20:14:00.002+10:00

Wow, I just had the most awesomest day ever. My friend S and I went to watch Eclipse, which was HILARIOIUS.
"Doesn't he own a shirt?" -Edward
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"Dad, Edward is old-school" -Bella
"Is like, code or something?" -Charlie
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"Well, I am hotter than you"-Jacob

and our favourite....
"She broke her hand...punching my face" -Jacob

Even during the bits that weren't meant to be funny, she and I were trying SO hard not to laugh. In the end we just freely cracked up.

Then we went to Kmart and pretended to be really posh, including faking a phone call from 'Josh'. :-)

Last was the pool, where we went up to a totally random guy and said:

S: "Hey, OMG I remember you!"
Me: "Oh, hey there old pal"
*Dude's face brights up then looks quizzical*
*I stare at him*
Me:"Hey wait, you're not Connor"
*turns to S*
"He's not Connor, lets go"

It was the most awesome day these school holidays, and it's awesome that I got I got mysef to sit down and blog about it. Well, I better go. Thanks for reading!!!

Lalalalalalala.....boom

2010-06-20T13:41:00.003+10:00

Today, I learnt something. Before washing the windows, it's a good idea to do some shoulder stretches....or you might get too excited and pull a muscle...*sheepish grin*.

This is an AWESOME remix. Been listening to it non-stop lately. Trust me, it's really cool. Just listen.

It's over here.

Crazy Test

2010-06-12T20:28:00.003+10:00

Okay, so this is a crazy test. I don't know how it actually works, but it has been examined by the top physiotherapists, so I know it works.

The following link (don't click on it yet!!!! don't click on it until you've finished reading this) takes you to a picture that is proven to be of two identical dolphins jumping out of the crystal blue water. If you see exactly that, you are normal. If, however, you see anything other than that, you are proven to be crazy.

Click here.
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The Mad Hatter: Have I gone mad?
Alice Kingsley: I’m afraid so. You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.

-Alice in Wonderland

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New Award!

2010-05-19T16:07:00.003+10:00

Omg I'm so hyped, coz I got an AWARD!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Thanks so much to BLINGLICIOUS!!!!! Love ya girl.

Rules: Say 7 things about yourself.

1. Yesterday I realised that when i read IN CAPITALS, I shout in my head.

2. I got accepted into seniors in dancing :-)

3. I have a side fringe(*GASP*)

4. I go on my computer every morning just to check if I have any new comments

5. Unlike other girls I love iCarly instead of Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift instead of Miley Cyrus.

6. When people ask me if I'm on Team Jacob or Team Edward I say Team Spongebob

7. Right now I'm sick :-(

I nominate:

Serendipity Reviews

Life in Musings

Anna Banana

Random Things Make Me Happy...

2010-05-16T12:04:00.005+10:00

It is almost lunchtime and my brother and I just wildly danced along to 'Fireflies' in our pyjamas, even though a random person could've peeked through the window and saw me doing the worm in my pj's while my brother boogied next to me.

Another thing is painting my toenails. I have discovered my talent.
**EDIT: THESE ARE MY FEET, BY THE WAY. NOT SOMETHING OFF GOOGLE IMAGES**

Also lip syncing. I am extremely good at that. I fooled my parents with a video of me lip syncing to 'Umbrella'.

We have play practice today. Yes, on a Sunday. At 2pm. I am planing on wearing something dramatic and funky, but I'll probably end up wearing tracksuit pants, a hoodie and a pair of Havaianas. True Australian.

MLIA is one of the best websites ever.

I just posted. Yay.

Polyvore obsession

2010-05-12T20:24:00.002+10:00

Made by me.....♥

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2010-04-23T18:33:00.000+10:00

I got a formspring. Ask me questions and I will answear ;-)

http://www.formspring.me/violetrosedaisy

Tagged!!!

2010-04-23T15:54:00.003+10:00

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got tagged! Goodness, it's been forever! Wow, feels awesome. Thanks Indigo!

Okay, so the rules are:

Copy the award into a blog post.
Thank the person who gave you the award.
Tell seven things about yourself that your readers didn't know.
Declare seven bloggers as the new recipients.
Notify the winners with comments on their blogs.

Okaaaaaaaaaaay. Umm. Seven things. Here I go.

1. I have wind chimes stuck ALL OVER my ceiling. I've been collecting them for about 2 or 3 years now. It looks REALLY cool when the air conditioner is on and they all twinkle. :-)

2. I have no middle name. None at all. Neither does my brother or my parents. Sometimes my friends make up middle names for me. The currant one is 'Daisy'.

3. I ALWAYS use sarcasm and I'm way paranoid! My friends and I always laugh at each other's sarcastic comments. And if I, say, get an ear ache I presume it's because I have a deadly ear infection and I might go deaf. Seriously.

4. Recently I learnt that I can't drink soft drinks. They feel horrible on my teeth and then it feels like there's an explosion in my stomach and it HURTS. So umm, yeah. LOL.

5. I love long socks. Knee Hi ones. Plus hoodies, gloves and hats. I looooooooooooooooooooooooove hats!!!

6. I love drama and art. I'm in the school production (play). I have paints and sketch pads and easels ALL OVER my room too :-)

7. I'm thinking about starting a new blog! Tell me watcha think.

Cool The people I've nominated (if you've already done it or been nominated u don't have 2 do it twice):

1. Sasha
2. Courtney Jane
3. Kate
4. Lily Sage
5. Skyye
6. Meggin

:-)

♥

2010-04-18T10:57:00.004+10:00

I love so many people.

I love my followers and readers, who continue to read my blog while I don't post for months at a time. I never forget you, every night I write a blog post in my head, unfortunately it usually doesn't get posted.

I love my friends because they love me, and because they do the most amazing things to make me happy. You are truly wonderful, I feel amazingly lucky because I met you.

I love my family because they put up with my tantrums and pleas. They love me so much that they not only give me shelter and water and food, but the most amazing gifts and advise and inspiration and most importantly encouragement. They help me do what I want to do, and make a purpose in my life.
Even my family who lives on the other side of the world (grandparents, cousins) I can still hear the love in your voice when you talk to me on the phone.

I love God because he chose to create us, give us life. He watches over us and answers our prayers. He gave up his only Son for us. He is a father to everyone, He is what connects us and still loves us when we feel no one does.

I love music and writing and rain and smiles. I love a strawberry sunset and I love being myself. I love everyone who believes in me, everyone who teaches me, everyone who is prepared to help me up when I fall down.

I love you. There are two people in the world whose heart would be shattered in pieces without you, and I am one of them.

Is there such thing as cherry flavored tooth fillings? Could someone pls let me know?!

2010-01-09T21:56:00.004+11:00

HELLO PEOPLE OF THE BLOGOVERSE.

I have just finished reading Feeling Sorry For Celia, and thought that maybe I should write my post sort of like the books, a bit like letters or notes (btw the book was HILARIOUS - I loved it!).

I'm in bed right now, typing on mum's laptop WHICH WE ARE NEVER EVER ALLOWED TO USE OR ELSE!!!!! Today was incredibly and unbelievably hot. The only way you can survive is going to the pool then to the cinemas to see Avatar for the second time, which is why i am still alive.

Tomorrow I plan on washing the car. Might sound crazy, but it's absolutely perfect because not only am I doing a good deed and making my parents happy, but also it's a great way to get extra cash and spray your brother with a hose so he sprays you back and you get covered with cool, refreshing water.

I might attempt to go hit the sack now because it's 10pm and i planed on getting up at 6 tomorrow. Don't ask why. Just don't. Probably because I don't have a clue why I want to get up so early on a summer Monday. It's holidays for crying out loud.

So goodnight to you all.

Sweet dreams,

Cherry :-)

Insert Snazzy Title Here

2010-01-08T10:37:00.004+11:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope 2010 will be super fantastic for you!!!One of my New Year's resolutions is to post more - I know I haven't, and I'm sorry. Also I won't post so much about what I'VE been doing - I just realised I must be boring you big time by doing that. Soooo, I'll post more interestingly.

Having said that, I would just like to let you know that I have finished reading the Twilight books. I have no words for how absolutely fabulous they are. Stephenie Myer is so amazingly talented. I was shocked that that was really the end - no more Bella, no more Edward, no more...everyone. Except in the movies. But they aren't as good as the books. Not even close. Oh, but please don't bombard my comments about how I have no taste in literature and Twilight is brainwashing people by making them believe in un-realistic sparkly bloodsuckers (hahaha Jacob's saying). Thanks ;P

We were at the beach on New Years day, lining up to get an ice-cream i was in one of those laugh-at-absolutely-anything moods when I heard a little boy yell out "LOOK MUM! CHOCOLATE ice-cream with CHOCOLATE sauce and CHOC CHIP SPRINKLES!!!" For some reason I found this hilarious. The boy had a really high squeaky voice, which made it sound funnier.

I was concentrating so hard on not bursting out laughing so that people don't think I'm mad that I barely heard his sister's reply-"More like calorie ice-cream with calorie sauce and calorie sprinkles". This was still funny for me, but later it made me think. So many people these days are trying to make themselves super-model thin, but really, is it worth it? Should we cut down on the chocolates so that we can be just as skinny, or continue to stay just the way we are? I know so many people (mostly the fabulous Lisa Clark) say that we should love ourselves and our bodies for what they are, and ignore all those who say we should be ultra-thin, blond and stupid. But others are saying that this encourages girls to become obese or develop serious illnesses like diabetes. Lemme know what YOU think, okay?

Well, I'm off to have a very 'me' day, that mostly consists of pampering, reading, relaxing and maybe watching a few chick-flicks like Wild Child or Breakfast at Tiffany's. Ta for now.

What I got for Christmas....

2009-12-29T20:07:00.004+11:00

Yay! I also got a pretty silver butterfly wind chime and a sleeping bag, but they have mysteriously disappeared....

As you can tell, the chocolates are already half eaten :-)

I'm so happy I got the Twilight books! I finished Eclipse in 3 days! Lol, I'm trying to hold off reading Breaking Dawn until 2010....

The books came with these cute picture/posters/whatever-they-ares thingys:

I'm sorry if I sound like I'm bragging - I'm not. I hope you all had a lovely lovely Chrissy filled with turkey and pressies. We're heading up to the beach for New Year - some place called Yanakie or something. I love New Year. It makes me feel like I'm turning over a new leaf - a chance to start again. And to do it by the beach! Oh, I can't wait.

Write again soon,
CherryDiva/Stacey

Merry Xmas

2009-12-25T12:32:00.002+11:00

Merry christmas everyone, I know I've been a rubbish blogger, I'll try to post more often in the New Year. Quick note - I just graduated, off to high school next year! Eek! OK, I'll post b4 the New Year!

-♥CherryDiva♥

A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words

2009-12-05T13:11:00.004+11:00

Not much to say. Just came back from camp. Was LOADS of fun, except for the fact that S, M and I had to share a cabin with a snotty girl from another school who called us psychos and screamed at us because we were taking along time in the showers. Going to see New Moon tommoz with M, maybe S too. Can't wait. Opened a tumblr account called ♥GlitterCupcakes♥. Might go watch Princess Dairies for a bit of girly me time. Leaving you for now with a few cute pics.

Wordle and Neopets Account...

2009-11-24T19:30:00.004+11:00

Howdy y'all. Check out some of thr Wordle pics I created! You just go to wordle.com, type in your blog url and it comes up with one of these! A buch of words from your blog!!!!

And I have also got a Neopets account which I no longer wish to use, anyone can have it. Here's a pic:

The username is AngelCake134 and the password is cherry01. Just log on and change the password. Oh, and leave me a comment saying who took it. I kinda wanna know!

Love and cherry sparkles,

♥CherryDiva♥

Howdy :-)

2009-11-22T14:35:00.004+11:00

Helloooooooooo my friends! Yes, it is really truly me. I haven't died in a plane crash back from Fiji, i just haven't had much time to blog since I got back. Mostly coz....we had the dancing concert! That went really well. I'm really happy with myself - I didn't stuff up too much and remembered to smile. Before we went onstage I was really nervous because there were over 100 people there, and I don't usually get stage fright but just in caseItoldy friend to kick me if I stop breathing because I didn't want to turn blue :-)

Here are a couple of photos from Fiji:

I can't put up more coz my computer goes really..............slow and almost shuts down. So yeah. Enjoy these two :-)

Ooh, ooh guess what? I've just read Twilight and New Moon! I didn't quite gt what the craze was about, and then my best friend S bought Twilight, read it, got brainwashed and pretty much shoved it into my arms and ordered me to read it. The rest, they say, is history. Ok, so they don't say that, whoever they are, but you get the picture. I just finished reading New Moon today at one in the morning (what? i just came back from the concert and I was too hyped up to sleep!). It's sooo cool. I already bought Twilight on DVD and S and I are going to watch New Moon soon. Yay!

Speaking of... don't you think the song 'Breathe' by Taylor Swift would be PERFECT for the forest scene in the movie New Moon? Like at the start when Edward tells her what he's gonna do? I won't spoil it for those who haven't read it yet! Like, some of the lyrics include

People are people and sometimes we change our minds
But it's killing me to see you go after all this time

and

Never a clean break, no one here to save me
You're the only thing I know like the back of my hand

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And I can't breathe
Without you, but I have to
Breathe
Without you, but I have to

and...oh, just look at them here. And listen to it here. It's perfect, right? Do they use it in h movie? Puh-lease tell me!

Well, this is kinda turning out to be a long-ish post so I'll wind it up with a
goodbye!!

-CherryDiva x

Short Service Leave

2009-10-20T15:46:00.002+11:00

Hey-o, spaghetti-o. I would just like to tell you that I will be absent from this blog for 12 days, as we are going....to Fiji! Yesss! I apologize for any inconvenience, and in that time, you can check out Anna's and mine Australian book-reviewing blog Cherry Banana Split. See ya! I'll take loads of pics!!!

♥☻☺

2009-10-14T18:46:00.004+11:00

Hello my little blogger peeps. As usual, I haven't been posting much. Sorry. Nothing much has been happening. Except I went to the Show. But I won't tell you much about that coz it's kinda boring. I'll just show you a pic (that I found on the internet) of a ride that I went on. Except it had two seats and was black. I went with S. What happens is they strap you in, and then the ball spins around and around in all different directions! Yes, I did get sick. No, I didn't throw up. :-)

Oh yeah, just remembered. Anna and i just put Site Meter up at our Aussie book-reviewing blog Cherry Banana Split, but we need a lot more people to just visit, or maybe even comment or follow, so we can start receiving books. Maybe then we might even have competitions....! Puh-leeeeeease check it out here. Please?

Cool. So....ummmm.....yeah. This isn't much of a post, is it? Hmmm, no. Well, soon I'll try to post something interesting.

Oh, here's something funny. Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato (bbf's since they were seven or something) made a video here. It's HILARIOUS! lol

BUT! Miley Cyrus (who i'm not crazy about) and her friend Mandy made a mocking video! Omg, watch it here.

Well, I'm gonna leave you with that. Have a good day!

Ciao,

♥CherryDiva♥

Hahaha

2009-09-30T20:56:00.002+10:00

Lol, this is such a funny way to save the world!

First, if you haven't heard 'Girlfriend' by Avril Lavigne, listen to it here.
Then, (hehehe) listen to this.

Trust me, it's so eco-friendly, I don't even know why I'm laughing. Just listen to it.

Blah Blah Blah

2009-09-28T16:54:00.003+10:00

Don't ask me how the title came into my mind, it was a random thought.

Ahh, it is so good to be on holidays! Even though a week's already passed, it still feels like heaven. Sleeping in, baking goodies and staying up late to watch the stars dance. :)

Though I can't go outside to enjoy my new bike because it has been raining NON-STOP, and even if it wasn't there's not much to do except cycle to the pool and back, and there and back, and there and back, and there and...*cough* *cough*, you get the idea. ☺

A few weeks ago...or maybe it was a month....I received my prize for the Cathy Cassidy writing competition I won. I keep wanting to take a photo, but the stuff is all over the place, and some bits are at school. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but I hope you don't mind if I got slightly less than a thousand....

I got:

-A cupcake themed letter writing set (I LOVE receiving snail mail. Not only that, but I looooove cupcakes! This blog was originally gonna be called 'Cupcake Glitter'...)

-A green pen with white polka-dots (green ink)

-A fairie badge (to go with the theme FAIRYtales)

-Two snazzy bookmarks

A letter from Cathy

I think I shall go now, dinner is ready and I'm hungry....until next time,

♥CherryDiva♥

Lil' Pics....

2009-09-15T19:37:00.007+10:00

Hiya peeps. Today at dancing we finally got to the costumes for one of the dances! It's very...bright. I might put up some pictures. But not until December, when the concert's over. Anyways, I was just looking through my folder on the computer the other day, and I realised how many pics I have! I've been collecting them from blogs, emails, websites, etc. for years! So I think I should put a few on my blog. Maybe I can put them up on a certain day, and give it a name...like Sunday Gallery? Something better than that though! So, I would love to hear your ideas. Just comment. Beanie, I know you always have great ideas! So I'll show you a few....

P.S.

Cat - Anna and I don't really mind what colours for the background and banner will be. Maybe something bright to catch people's attention...not too bright though!

Flying....

2009-09-07T19:35:00.004+10:00

Today I rode to and from school on my bike. It felt so wonderful, going at full speed with the wind blowing my hair back and opening my eyes. Maybe this is what flying feels like. I got home in a record of 13 minutes, when usually it takes me 20. That meant I had a few extra minutes of free time to read, write or listen to music. My lovely friend M has let me burn her Taylor Swift CD. I was actually gonna buy it. Good thing I didn't. :)

Ok, I'm gonna put the positive thing o pause for a bit, and moan a bit about something I got on Friday. Sorry, I hope you don't mind. Don't read on if you do. Anyway, on Friday I got....braces. Yes, it is true. And oh, it is so very horrible! It hurts very very much and I can't bite anything at all! Waaaa. I think it's a bit long for them to still be hurting. My friends say they look fine and the pain will go away, but it is hard to believe them. Also, I am not allowed lollies. Like, AT ALL. Which is sad, as I am such a sweet tooth. Oh well. Do any of my readers have braces? If so, please tell me about them!

Oh, and I got a few awards lately. Sorry I havn't posted them up soner! I can't think of anyone to give them to, so I'll give them to my followers. If you followed me before the 7th of September 2009 8pm (Australian Standared Time), you may have these awards. Thnx 2 Rachel, Amber and Sasha!

Thanks again! Before I go, guess what Cathy Cassidy's new book is gonna be called? Cherry Crush! Thanks for telling me Anna! I CAN'T WAIT!!!

A New Bicylce and Sweet Blossoms...

2009-09-03T18:10:00.003+10:00

Hello bloggers!
Today I finally received my new bike! My old one is about like, up to my knee and is horribly old. My new one is light blue and just the right height! I am so excited. I can't wait to ride it to school on Monday!

Also, today is the third day of spring. It's SO lovely! I reckon spring is my favourite season. Not too hot, not too cold, and of course all the cherry trees start to blossom! It looks so fairytale-ish. Outside our house is a beautiful peach blossom tree. I'll have some pictures up as soon as I replace the battery in my camera. Which might take a while. :)

Oh, before I got, I would like to tell you about a lovely blog, Pixie Dust and Rose Petals. It is so very poetic and positive, I love it!!! Please check it out!

Well Hello....and Sorry For Being a Lazy Blogger!

2009-08-30T14:10:00.000+10:00

As I am writing this, I am nibbling on a toffee apple and listening to 'Fearless' by Taylor Swift. Jealous? :)

I slept until 10:30 today. What? It IS a Sunday! Hahaha, that isn't really the reason though.

Y'see, yesterday we played our last netball game of the season. *Sob*. It actually went pretty well. OK, it went REALLY well! In fact, it went so well that we bet the other team by 16 goals!!! Honest! I can't believe it really. The other team must've been having a pretty bad day!!! So anyway, the footy season finished that day too, and every year on that day, we have a presentation night. It's a night when everyone dresses up, and all the awards and stuff are given out in the town hall. Oh, and we have dinner as well. AND entertainment! This year the theme was fashion parades, and it was SOOOOO funny! Each grade (Under 13 netball, under 16 netball, under 16 football, etc.) had to do their own parade down the stage. There was swimwear, sportswear, and ours was....baby/kids wear!

I wore a little navy-blue dress with flowers and teddy bears on it over tights and a t-shirt. I put my hair in two long plaits and wore crocs (the shoes, not the reptiles!) on my feet. My friend was dressed up as a fairieand we had a fight over a teddy. She won, so I threw a tantrum, which the crowd loved. Some of my other friends dressed up as baby twins, bunny rabbits, barbie dolls, and K wore a nappy! Our coach dressed up as Tiger! It was SO MUCH FUN!!! But it finished at like, 1 am!

Right now I'm reading My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. The movie just came out! I don't think I really wanna watch the movie though. The book's sad enough. There might be a review up at Cherry Banana Split soon.

Well, I gotta go. Cherry blossom trees to water, reading to do. TTYL!

A Wonderful Day and Positive Thnking

2009-08-15T20:09:00.000+10:00

I have just been reading over my blog posts and I've realised that I don't sound really positive. That is why I have decided to try to make my posts more positive and care-free. That was actually the kind of blog I was aiming to write in the first place!

Last Friday I went to the mobile library (a library on wheels that visits small towns like ours every two weeks). Since I couldn't find any good books to read, I hoped on the computer and searched for 'Lisa Clark'. Immediately all her lovely books came up on the page, indicating that the library has them! I was oh so excited, especially because her fiction books were there too, and I didn't even know they were out in Australia yet! I asked for 'Think Pink' and the nice librarian told me that she'll order it for me from another mobile library. I am really excited now.

Yesterday was such a lovely, warm day. Quite strange because it's winter now. But the sun was shining and the gentle breeze made everything so nice. I went for a walk with my brother and took my camera. he clouds looked like soft, fairy floss cushions in the sky. The little yellow flowers look a bit like mini suns.

You may have noticed that I've put one of those music-playing-teddy bear thingys on my sidebar. So now you can listen to sweet music when you read my posts. Lots of Taylor Swift, she's my favourite!

Enjoy your day.

Cherry Blossom Wishes,
♥CherryDiva♥

Random Facts

2009-08-12T19:11:00.000+10:00

Here are some very random (and weird and unusual) facts I found. Enjoy!

1. Starfish don't have brains.

2. The longest recorded flight of a chicken is 13 seconds.

3. The short-term memory capacity for most people is between five and nine items or digits. This is one reason why telephone numbers were kept to seven digits for so long.

4. An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain!

5. The pupil of an eye expands as much as 45% when a person looks at something pleasing.

6. Cats have better memories than dogs.

7. (Don't read this if you get grossed out really easily. Or before bed.) In the course of an average lifetime you will, while sleeping, eat 70 assorted insects and 10 spiders. Ewww, right?

8. A polar bear's skin is black.

9. The strongest muscle in the body is the tounge.

10. It is physically impossible for pigs to look up to the sky.

So.....did you like them? Should I have more? Comment and tell me what you think!

My New Phobia

2009-08-11T20:06:00.000+10:00

It's official as of today. I'm scared of magpies.

I was just standing on the oval at school when one just swooped down on me missing my head by centemetres. I swear it's eyes were red. Spooky. Also today I was walking home, and I decided to cut through the outdoor tennis courts. The nets are all packet away at winter, so it looked just like a massive field wih random poles. Then I saw him. The magpie was pretty big, and it was just staring at me. It was! I remembered that someone once told me that if a magpie starts to swoop, the best thing to do is grab a stick and wave it over your head. Or f you don't have a stick, just use your arms. Well, I couldn't see a stick anywhere so I started waving my arms over my head like a fool. I hope no one saw me.

So yeah. Does anyone else have any phobias? Any strange or funny ones? I know that Sasha from The Sweet Bonjour has a phobia of buttons (sorry to rub it in, Sasha!)!

Just comment and let me know!

Just One Big Catching-Up Post

2009-08-02T17:56:00.000+10:00

Hi Y'all! Sorry, my friend and her sister have been saying that a lot lately, so it got stuck in my head. Speaking of apologies, I am SO sorry I haven't blogged in ages! Life has been extra busy lately. So. What's been happening? Well, I got two fabulous awards:

One from Jenny, and one from Beanie. Thanks A LOT you guys!!!! I might make my own award someday soon....

ALSO, thanks to everyone who told me about their bad days! And I'm sorry that I've been pretty moody lately. My posts haven't been that good.

AND, on Wednesday morning I wake up to find that I've won Cathy Cassidy's writing comp! Eeeeeeeek! You can check out my entry here. It's the first one.

AND, I am entering Meggin's first giveaway comp! Here's the info:

This lovely paperback copy of Marlene Perez's brand new August 2009 book, The Comeback!To enter to win, just leave a comment on this post (since I moderate them, I'll definitely have all the entries, so don't worry) with your name, country and email address.**********Some stuff about the contest:One lucky person will win the copy of this brand new book. It's international (so many of you are from the UK and all, it's only fair :D)Last chance to enter is August 20, when the winner will be chosen.**********Here's how to get entries:1 entry- become/ be a follower.2 entries- Link to this post on your blog- leave the link in the comment so I know :)3- Blog about the giveaway.******************************************************Good luck!P.S. If you don't want to leave your email on a public comment, email me at: meggymegmeg96@yahoo.com . You can also email me with questions, comments, or just to say hi, since I love email :D

I love email too!

Last but not least, I found this thing on Sara's blog. It's where you get a fake name, random word and random picture, then group it all together and Voila! You have yourself a book!To check out ALL the stuff you need to do, click here. So, here's my book:

Personally, I don't think a girl playing the guitar has anything to do with the word 'Close'. But oh well.

I might write a little story about it too. You never know.......

Worst Day Of The Year

2009-07-27T18:04:00.000+10:00

...Well it was for me. First I woke up at like two in the morning and I could get to sleep until six, so I only go five hours of sleep. Then I couldn't get my usual fix of the internet because I had to quickly finish writing a letter to my grandpa. I got a really bad hair day. Then when I was getting dressed I realised that I forgot to put my school pants in the wash on Friday, so I had to go to school with paint-splattered pants. As soon as I came through the school gates a basketball hit me on the head. I have to write an article for the school newspaper and I just realised the deadline is Wednesday. My friends were acting grumpy. I got pretty much every single sum wrong in math. I led the whole team down in Sport. I embarrassed myself by falling over in front of like, everyone. The most annoying boy in school chose me as his victim today. I couldn't sign into my Neopets account. And when I got home I realised I forgot my key on the kitchen table, and I sat there in the cold for two hours before getting the sense to go and check if any of the back doors were open, and realising that one was, and I could've just walked in and settle myself in front of the heater all this time. There.

Sorry to be such a grumpy blogger, but I had to just let it all out. You know what would make me feel better? If you told me about YOUR worst day. Please comment.

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

2009-07-22T07:24:00.000+10:00

Hello! Just doing a little catch-up post:

Okay, first, reminding you about Anna's and mine new blog, Cherry Banana Split, which reviews Australian books. I still haven't put up a review, but I promise I will after school.

And...oh, I have tasted tacos for the first time ever yesterday, and, yeah, they were nice.

Our class is also doing a school newspaper! Right now we're figuring out who'll do which job, and I really want to be editor, interviewer or book reviewing person. Fingers crossed!

Last but most definitely not least - Sara, from Dragonfly Book Reviews, is having a challenge to celebrate her blog being 1 year old! Wooop!

Rules and stuff are here.

The books you're meant to read are here.

Have lots and lots of fun! You might even win a special prize! I'll try to take part, but I am very busy so I can't promise anything!

Cherry blossom wishes,

CherryDiva

Pssssst, I Have A Secret.....

2009-07-14T09:28:00.000+10:00

There's actually a few. Want me to spill? Okay....

I haven't read/watched 'Twilight', I don't have Twitter, MSN, facebook or Windows Live Messenger, the only Lisa Clark book I've read is 'Think Pink', I haven't read/seen any of the 'Harry Potter' stories, I haven't watched the 'Hannah Montana Movie', I've never even watched 'Toy Story' when I was little and before the 'Twilight' craze I didn't have a clue who Robert Patterson is, however you spell his last name. So yeah. I'm pretty old fashioned. Anyone else like me? I'm gonna improve soon. At least I have a blog. TWO now, actually....

If you haven't heard already, Anna (from Anna Banana) and I have started out own book blog! We'll be mainly focusing on Australian books, but we'll review others if their really good. Huge thanks to Beanie for thinking up our name, 'Chery Banana Split', and for everyone else for drawing our attention to it. You rock!

Check out our blog here. PLEASE check it out! We're just starting out so there isn't many posts, but give us time and we'll be bursting with reviews. There might also be a competition on soon........

Super Pledge

2009-07-14T09:10:00.000+10:00

HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII! How's everyone? Good? Bad? Cold? I know I am. Those people in the Northern Hemisphere..........I envy you!

So, anyway. If you've been reading Anna Banana's blog, you'll most likely know about the 'Hands And Words Are Not For Hurting' project. If you don't, well no panicking because I'm here an I'll tell you ALL about it.

So. The HAWANFH project is like a pledge that you take to help stop abuse, which gives me the creepies. I, personally think it's a FABULOUS idea and everyone who's heart isn't made of steel, or who doesn't have little siblings, should do it!

I've copied the instructions from Anna's blog:

'this involves taking the pledge(saying it or you could write it on your piece of paper) and either tracing round you hand in purple texta or dipping your hand in paint printing it. we make purple hands because purple is the we use to honor and remember victims of violence, people to afraid to get help and those who have died. it is also considered the colour of feminism. the read heart symbolises when you get hurt or when you hurt someone else that it hurts deeply. the open hand (the shape you trance) means stop, think before you make the decision on your actions. finally when taking the pledge you say it with one hand raise like if in court and you really mean, their is no point taking the pledge if you don't mean it. you them write your name and age and stick it up somewhere important. the pledge is:

"I will not use my hands or words to hurt others or myself."'

Ooooooooooooookayyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Hope you all take the pledge!

To get more info, go to http://www.handsproject.org/home/. Or read 'Call Me Hope', which is obviously a book.

See ya!

Cathy Cassidy Interview!

2009-07-05T18:38:00.000+10:00

THIS is the REALLY exciting thing that I mentioned in my posts! Eeeeek! An interview with my favourite author, Cathy Cassidy! I hope you enjoy!

1. Hi Cathy! Thanks so much for doing this interview! So is there someone or something that inspired you to start writing?
I've always wanted to be a writer... I loved daydreaming, and writing the dreams down was just the next step forward! If one person was an inspiration, I'd have to say my lovely Dad, who sadly died recently... he gave me a love of stories, the courage to dream big and the enthusiasm and determination to make the dreams happen. When someone you love really believes in you, you truly can do anything.

2. How do you come up with such unique characters and names? Are they ever based on anyone you know?
I collect interesting or unusual names from readers who email me or whom I meet at book festivals and on school visits... cool! Then I weave a character around the name... I also get inspiration from readers at book events! If someone looks interesting, they may spark off the beginnings of a character!
3. Do people ever come up to you on the streets screaming 'Omg, it's CATHY CASSIDY!!! Eeeeek! Can I have an autograph?!" If so, does it annoy you?
No. Authors are very rarely THAT famous... unless you are JK Rowling!!! I do sometimes get spotted at book festivals or in my local supermarket, but it's always very sweet and polite!

4. If you HAD to, which ones of your books would you write a sequel to?
My book Lucky Star is a 'kind of' sequel to Dizzy, all about Mouse when he is 14 years old. You'll find out what happened to some of your other fave characters, too! Check it out... I think you'll like it! That is the closest to sequel I have done.

5. Were you surprised when you found out how good your first book, Dizzy was selling?
Yes... I was just happy to have had a book published, but to find kids were connecting with it so much was brilliant!

6. Why did you decide to start writing books for younger readers like Shine on Daizy Star?
My publishers asked if I'd have a go... and I thought it might be fun!

7. If you weren't a writer, what would you be?
I would probably still be an art teacher or an agony aunt for a teen mag, jobs I still did until recently... they were fab!

8. Can you give us a little clue on what your next book will be about?
Will it be for older or younger readers?
The very next book out in Australia will be called 'Letters To Cathy'. 'Letters To Cathy' is a non-fiction book answering some of the questions readers send me on growing up, friendship, family, school, boys... and much, much more. It will be out in November. I think you'll like it!!!! The 'Cathy Cassidy Dreams & Doodles Daybook' will also be available in Australia then. Next Spring, the second 'younger' book, 'Daizy Star & The Pink Guitar' will be on sale (ages 7-11).Then, in the autumn, there will be the first in a new series for my usual age group... it's still top secret, so keep an eye on my website cathycassidy.com for more details once I start writing!

9. If you had to live on the moon with only one book, which would it be?
I'd pick a big blank-paged notebook so I could draw and write my own stories.... then I'd never get bored!

10. Would you rather live in Antarctica or Africa?
Either place would be a real struggle for me. It'd have to be Antarctica with a centrally heated house, or Africa with a house that has air conditioning! I'd probably go for Africa if I had to choose... it's an amazing continent!

11. Thanks so much for doing this interview! The last question is: If you were the Queen for a day, what would you do?
Wow! I would create a new teen or pre-teen parliament to help young people with THEIR problems... put daydreaming onto the school timetable of every school in the land... and free cake & smoothies at breaktime, too! I'd also make National Best Friends Day (4th July) into INTERNATIONAL best friends day, so kids around the world could celebrate it. And I would ask everyone to sign up to the FRIENDSHIP CHARTER on my website cathycassidy.com - actually, I'll ask anyway! Please sign up if you can, and say NO to bullying and YES to the power of friendship. Yay!!! Thanks Stacey... fab questions!

Notebooks and......Oh Just Stuff!

2009-07-01T18:57:00.000+10:00

Helloooooooooooooooooo my faithful readers! Wassup?! The other day my Mum bought me these REALLY cool notebooks from Smiggle! This one:

In which I'll keep short stories, poems, story starters and MORE!

And a gold one in which I'll keep interesting bits and pieces that I can later work into a story.

So..... holidays have started! Actually they started on Friday but you know. Both Mum AND Dad are working so I have to stay home mostly, but that means I'll be bloggin' a lot! Yesterday my lil' bro was just watching TV and I was on the computer 'cause it was really windy outside and we were bored. So then EVERYTHING turned off. Because of all the wind, a tree fell over and hit the power line! So we started collecting candles so we wouldn't have to find them when it's dark, and thank goodness I have a mobile phone 'cause otherwise no one would've been able to get through to check we were all right!

My phone:

last time we had a windy day like this a whirl-wind thingy came and took our trampoline and took it out to we the golf course! We live like, really close to the golf course! So it got caught in a tree then fell down and absolutely got totally bent. Scary yet seriously true!

Oh and about a week ago I told my Mom's and Dad's friend about the 101 tasks in 1001 days thingy and he said he'd do it! So today I was just sitting on the sofa, writing in my new notebook when my Dad comes in and goes, 'There's a letter for you. From the USA!'. I got like totally confused 'cause no one I know lives in the USA or is on holiday there right now. So I open it up and realise it's a postcard from that very friend! He said one of his goals was to visit Los Angeles/California and he'd done it! I'm like, 'NO WAY!!!' I mean, I sent someone to Los Angeles! Really! Talk about exciting!

Thanks to everyone, especially Beanie, for giving us an idea for our blog name. Now we're stuck-Cherry Banana Twist or Cherry Banana Split? Comment!

OK, now I should go but before I do I'll warn you that something REALLY exciting is going to appear on this blog SOON....................

ChickLitChicks!

2009-06-27T16:35:00.000+10:00

I finally uploaded a video of myself on to ChickLitChicks! Yay! I tried like, a HEAP of times to upload the video here but for some strange reason my computer just starts humming really, really loud like it's angry or something and then just gives up and quietly shuts down. So instead, just click here.

Don't watch it if you want to just think of me as a secret, mysterious blogger gal. My hair looks all weird and voice sounds REALLY strange anyhow.

So anyway my friend lent me all these really good books to read on the holidays, but I'm already halfway through them. She gave me 'Stirring it Up', 'Lucky Star', 'Sunny Side Up' and 'Blue Gene Baby'. I've read 'Lucky Star' and 'Sunny Side Up' before, but I just felt like reading them again and 'Blue Gene Baby' is the second book in the Silk Sisters series, and unfortunately I haven't read the first book yet which might make things a bit complicated. . .

Speaking of books Anna (from Anna Banana) and I might have our Aussie book blog up soon! We have no idea what to call it though. Any ideas?

NEWS!!!

2009-06-24T11:13:00.000+10:00

Hiiiiiiii. I've got bad news, cute news, cool news, and exciting news.

First, the bad news. I've got a cold! I hate colds! My brother's got it too and we both have to stay home 'cause Mum and Dad are at work. Looking after my lil' bro is pretty tough, 'cause he's always full of energy. Except today. I just planted him in front of the TV, put on the ABC kids channel and quietly sneaked away. Mwa ha ha.

Cute news: check out these pics!

Isn't it just sooooooooooo cute? It's baby hedgehog, if you're not feeling well.

Cool news:

Our school is having a casual clothes day on Friday, since it's the last day of term! I'm gonna wear black skinny jeans, a long black-and-white striped jumper, runners (sneakers, whatever you wanna call them), and my hair up in a pony tail. Oh, and a silver headband.

Exciting news:

I'm joined Sasha's and Sara's YouTube channel! I'll tell you when I upload a video! The channel's all about books. Cool, right?

Well, I guess that's it.

Ciao!

A Very Wet Game Of Netball

2009-06-13T19:21:00.000+10:00

Today we had netball, and it was raining SO hard! Before I tell you what happened, I need to tell you about the event. Now, every Saturday people from around the area come to see the netball/hockey/football (but mostly football) and after the game stay the whole afternoon socialising/flirting/gossiping/eating/fooling around. So here's what happened today. The court was flooded but we still had to play in our little skirts and polo tops. Brrrr. So it was VERY hard because the we all kept slipping over and the ball was extremely slippery which made it almost impossible to catch, let alone defend. After the game I was so SO SO cold and wet that I asked Dad to drive me straight home instead of staying in this sub zero temperature, and then I had a looong, hot shower and spent the rest of the afternoon reading books in front of the heater. What? I deserved it. I jumped in an ankle-deep, muddy puddle to get that darned ball and we still lost 10 to three, AND my arms got so cold I literally couldn't lift them up or move them quickly. Well, now the weather's brightened up so that's good!

TTYL,
CherryDiva

Award-a-mania!

2009-06-13T18:32:00.000+10:00

OMG! This morning I found out that Sara Leslie has given me like, seven awards or something! How awfully nice of her! I am so extremely happy! Thanks SOOO much Sara! You've made me feel as happy as anything!

This is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool! I really don't know who to give it to since Sara cheekily gave it to everyone!

Well, I guess I'll give it to Sara (obviously) plus everyone who follows me, (thats Deborah, FairyFloss, Elmo!!!!!, Mylifein-ablog, Beanie, Angela, **NeonGlitter**, Marsha, Jewels Diva, LylaStar10, Kate, Sara L, Dazzy, dudeyoustolemydress and Jessica) for being so extremely wonderful and following my blog!!! I'll also give it to Sasha from 'The Sweet Bonjour', Mizz Hannah from 'Bloom, Hope', Anna from 'Anna Banana', Lauz from 'Lauzy Blog' and Nic from 'Pinknic's Planet'.

Thankyou extremely to everyone who follows me or has given me an award or just reads my blog. I can't believe I already have fifteen followers and ten awards. I wouldn't have gotten this far without you all!

Sleepovers And The Sweet Sound of Music

2009-06-10T19:07:00.000+10:00

Bonjour all, sorry haven't been bloggin' in...how long was it since I properly blogged? Oh well, it feels like it's been a while. Well, in that time I have been doing many things but I won't tell you everything 'cause then I'll be here all week. But some interesting things....our netball team won a few games. Oh, and I went to a sleepover at my friend M's house (S was there too)and we tried to stay up until past 4:00 am (our record) but then M fell asleep so we went to sleep as well, because there was no point staying up any longer without her. Oh, I bought a bottle of hot pink and neon yellow nail polish for three dollars. And it's actually good nail polish, which is just SO cool and such a bargain! We also went ten-pin bowling and I came 2nd (S came first).

Before we went to bed we had a beauty session and M went a bit crazy with the lipstick and started drawing cat whiskers and a moustache on her face. Really, my friends are mad, but that's what makes them fabulous!

Now, on to music. Music rocks (geddit? Cause it rocks...OK, I'll stop now)!

Here's some tunes I'm listening to right now....

Burn by Jessica Mauboy (seriously cool!)

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Miley Cyrus

Untouched by The Veronicas

Get Shaky by The Ian Carey Project

Love Story by Taylor Swift

Tell Me Something by Selena Gomez

You Want A Little Of This by Ricki-Lee

Cry For You by September

Just Dance by Lady Gaga (you'd think she'd find a better name)

Hot 'n' Cold by Katy Perry

I'm Yours by Jason Mraz

Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry

I Want It All by HSM3 Sharpay and Ryan Evans

Dancing Queen by ABBA

The Climb by Miley Cyrus

OK there's like a heap more, but I have to get off the computer now.

Au Revoir, peoples!

Six Things That Make Me Smile

2009-05-29T17:57:00.000+10:00

Sorry I haven't been bloggin' in a while, I was SOOOO busy! But here I am now, and after realising that I've been tagged by a heap of people, I'll do this thingy. So, the rules are: (I've copied and pasted them)

If you are tagged write a post on your own blog about this saying six un/important things which make you happy. Then you need to link to the person who tagged you and tag six blogger people of your own. Then let them know that you've tagged them, perhaps by leaving a comment on their blog somewhere or by email. Simple. If you don't want to post on your own site, or don't have time, then just add a comment on to mine here. I won't mind if you don't link back to me, it's just a bit of fun, so don't worry about it if you don't carry it on!!!

So, 6 things that make me smile...hmm....mine's probably just gonna sound like everyone else's, but here it goes....
(in no particular order)

1. Friends+Family: I dunno what I'd do without them. Everyone knows how special it feels to be hugged by family and friends. Plus, they're fun and hilarious and can turn a frown on my face upside down!

2. Reading: I loooooooooove it!!! Doesn't matter what - a book, a magazine, a restaurant dinner menu, just as long as I can read it. Reading is amazing - you can really dive into the pool of stories and be emotionally moved.

3. Daydreaming: You can be anyone and anywhere. Fill your head with ideas, dreams and drama and make it as far from he truth as you want without spending a dollar.

4. Shopping: I guess this also includes makeup and fashion. It's fun looking for the perfect accessories/notebook/shoes/lip gloss. OR running into little shops and trying on dresses that are waaaaaay too expensive. After all, one day you'll be $rich$.

5. Seeing other people happy: It just really puts me in a good mood knowing someone else is enjoying themselves, laughing without a care in the world...

6. Bloggin': Yep, the world of bloggin' madness is somehow attaching itself to me, eating away at my homework time....

Well, that's it! I actually did it. I don't know WHO to tag, since pretty much EVERYONE has been tagged! Well, if I tag you and you've already done, don't stress.

So I tag:

1. Jessica at http://thecollegelifeilive.blogspot.com/
2. Jewels Diva at http://www.jewelsdiva.com.au/
3. Nic at http://pinknic-uk.blogspot.com/
4. Dazzy at http://dazzy-funspot.blogspot.com/
5. Sasha at http://www.the-sweet-bonjour.blogspot.com/
6. Beanie at http://beanieology.wordpress.com/

Awesome dude.

Moi's Second Award!!!

2009-05-24T09:16:00.000+10:00

If you don't know what moi means it means 'me' in French.

So anyway, I am very excited to announce that I got another award!!! This time it's from Sasha over at The Sweet Bonjour! She gave me a 'One Lovely Blog Award',which was very nice of her.

Once you get the award, you have to give it to five other fab blogs.Here we go... (oh and if you didn't get it I'm so sorry I might've a) forgoten or b) you already have an award like this one)

1. http://www.temporary-secretary.blogspot.com/

2. http://lylastar10.blogspot.com/

3. http://annabananarockssocks.blogspot.com/

4. http://princessreader.blogspot.com/

5. http://lauzzyblog.blogspot.com/

Cherry Blossom Wishes,
Cherry Diva

Moi's First Award!!!

2009-05-20T16:41:00.000+10:00

I was VERY excited when I logged on this morning and found out that **NeonGlitter** has given me an award!!! This is my first ever award and I am very cherrytasticly grateful! Thank you oh so much to **NeonGlitter**, who's blog you can check out here.

Also you may have noticed that I've changed my background. I don't know what to think of it yet, so I'll need your advise. Tell me truthfully what you think, as in whether you like it or not. I might change it back...

Toodles,
Cherry Diva

La Eurovision!

2009-05-19T19:30:00.000+10:00

Hi guys! Firstly, as you may have noticed I am not very good at coming up with titles, so don't mock me. OK just saying, in case you haven't noticed, I got my own bookshelf on my blog! But the silly thing won't display all my books at once, so hit 'next' to see all my other books. Of coarse, these ain't ALL my books (I have a heap more) so yeah.

Sorry if I sound a bit grumpy but On Sunday I went to bed at 12 and then had to get up at 7am so I'm still kinda tired. "Why was that cherry-obsessed girl up 'till midnight?" you may ask. Well, I'll tell ya. I was watching Eurovision with my family. Did anyone else watch it? Eurovision is this show where all these countries from Europe chose a singer and then compete. It's like Austalian Idol or something, but it's all in three days.

I watched the semi-final on Saturday and the final on Sunday. Last year Russia won, so this year it was in Moscow (Russia's capital) and that's another reason why we should watch it because my family is actually from Russia, but we live in Australia. Betcha didn't know that, eh? You can hardly notice my accent though, and I'm a real chatterbox in both Russian AND English. I speak Russian at home.

Anyway, I'm getting way off the point. So. Eurovision. The Russians made a pretty big show of it, but it was pleasant to watch. Norway won. They had a really good song and the guy performing it was pretty cute so I say they deserved it. If you wanna watch it go to You Tube and type in 'eurovision 2009 norway'. Some other countries that were good were Azerbaijan, Ireland, UK, Croatia, Estonia and some other countries I can't remember. The Russian performance was shocking though (in Australia is you say something was shocking it means it was really bad)! I mean no offence, but the woman was wearing something that looked like it was a dress made out of a curtain and shoelaces!!! Last year's was pretty good though. This dude called Dima Bilan sang it.

What else was I gonna say? Oh yeah, I got this REALLY cool new hoodie (sweatshirt, jumper, whatever you want to call it). It's a kind of rose pink and it says the clothing brand (Rusty) on the front with silver, sparkly letters. I'll show you a picture as soon as I find one!!!

So tell me what you think of all this!

Chicklish and Cathy Cassidy!

2009-05-13T18:26:00.000+10:00

Hi peoples!!! Guess what??? I did I review for...Chicklish! (As you might have guessed from the title) It's on the book Angel Cake by Cathy Cassidy! You check it out here. Thank you oh so VERY much to the Chicklish team for letting me do this!

Speaking of Cathy Cassidy... she's coming to Australia!!! I am cherrytasticly (my new word, cherry-tastic-ly) excited and completely CAN NOT WAIT!!! Eeeeeek! Sorry if I sound completely weird, but I am SO excited! (like I said before!!!)

Oh, but I am so very busy that I totally do not know how I manage to still keep my blog up-to-date. I mean, I....
-Have a Bible study on Monday
- Have dancing on Tuesday
- Have netball training on Thursday
- Have a netball game every Saturday
- Have a homework project due on Monday
- Have to fix a necklace for the Clothes Bin (a clothes store. The woman who owns it is very nice, and she knows I love beading so she gave me job of fixing jewelery. She pays me back in kearings)

Busy, busy bee am I.

☺Random Things That Are Making Me Happy☺

2009-05-09T20:18:00.000+10:00

Random things have been happening lately, things that make me smile.
I wore pink leg-warmers to dancing.
I have purchased and read 'Angel Cake' by Cathy Cassidy and fallen in love with it.
I have made Angel Cakes to share with my family.
Mum bought me a groovy new school bag with really cool pink-and-blue bamboo sticks on a black background.
I flew a kite with my little bro.
I bought mum some special stuff for Mothers Day.
Mum won a Shea Butter products set from The Body Shop (she said it's the first time she EVER won anything).
I bought myself a piano ring from Diva.
I got a phone call from an old friend.
I dreamt really nice dreams.
I sat on the comfy sofa and daydreamed.

What's something that's been making you smile?

Blush-O-Rama

2009-05-09T19:38:00.000+10:00

Hey guys, remember in one of my posts I said you can send me your cringe-worthy moments, and I'll pick the best ones to post in my new feature, Blush-O-Rama. Well, I got so many embarrassing stories, so I had to pick two. Here they are.....

1. I was with my friend Tamsin in the supermarket, and we were quite little, about nine, I think.Anyway, we were messing about with the trolley, but we lost control of it and ran straight into a shelf full of toilet rolls! We knocked every single one off. And if that wasn't enough, after we put them back, we started to make a den out of them. Making a roof and walls and little seats. Guess what? The whole lot came down again! That was pretty cringey!
-LylaStar10

2. Two weeks after I got my new dog, Mimi, I took it to my best friends house. She also has a dog, named Holly. So anyway, we took our dogs to the lounge room and started reading mags, then somehow Holly and Mimi escaped without us noticing. After a while, we heard a lot of barking coming from the study. Running in, we found Mimi corned by Holly. Then when I looked closer, I saw that Mimi was so terrified, she left a... little present on the beautiful, white fluffy carpet. My besties mum was shocked, and she still looks at Mimi really stiffly.
Mega embarro.

OMG!!!

If you have an embarrassing story, send it to me on glittercherryz@gmail.com
Can't wait to hear from you!!!

Snacks And Netball

2009-05-06T16:38:00.000+10:00

So.....you are probably wandering how my netball match on Sunday went. It was SOOOOOOOO much fun!!! I was bench for the first quarter, but for the other three quarters I played Wing Attack, which is my absolute FAVOURITE position!!! No, we didn't win but who cares!!! Sorry, if you don't play netball this must sound very confusing to you, but netball is a VERY fun game. It keeps you active.

Every Thursday, all the under 13s netballers walk from school to the netball courts, stopping at the corner shop to buy chips. Then the training begins. Training is....well, it gets you tired. Unless of coarse on the way to training you also stop to by eight Sour Strips, which gives you enough sugar-energy.

Speaking of sugary snacks, yesterday I was bored so I decided to make up a new snack (I'm good at stuff like that-ask my friends). So anyway, you get chocolate Tiny Teddies (I'm not sure if any other country but Australia has them- they're tiny tiny tiny cookies in the shape of bears) and you sandwich them together with chocolate spread (Nutella) inside. Just remember that this is very sugary, sometimes food. These taste really nice with a glass of milk.

Also 'Angel Cake' by Cathy Cassidy has come out in bookshops in Australia!!!YAY!!!! It sounds REALLY good and I desperately want to read it!!! I have to wait 'till Friday to get it, because where I live you have to drive for an hour to get to a bookshop.

Cool Pics

2009-05-01T18:41:00.001+10:00

Photos And Cross Country

2009-05-01T17:55:00.000+10:00

Hi peoples!!! On Tuesday we had our school photos taken. I wanted to get my hair straitened, but my friend who's got the hair straighteners (Mum won't let me buy any) was sick so I had to stick with my curly, brown hair. Yawn. It actually looked OK in the morning, but then I made the big mistake of brushing it. I mean, it's not like I was gonna go to school with un-brushed hair, but still. As soon as I brushed it, my hair went all frizzy and uncontrollable. Waaaa!!! So I had to use a heap of hair products, but it still didn't look too good. Oh well.
So after the school and the class photos, the grade sixes (that's me!!!) had a special grade-six photo taken. I mean, this our last year of Primary School and we are the leaders of the school and everything. So, we had to go on the playground, and one of my friends and I had to sit with our legs crossed on a rail. SERIOUSLY uncomfortable position!!!Don't try it unless you have to.

And today (Friday) at assembly the teachers were announcing the new school and sports captains for the term, and guess who got School Captain. ME!!! That's right!!! So now I get to close the toilet doors every lunch! AND I get to make a small speech if anyone special comes to our school (i.e. a famous cartoonist or something). I love making speeches!!! But I was kinda hoping to get Sport Captain 'cause then I would've gotten to coach the netball team, but I'm still happy.

TODAY we had cross country. I badly hate it. We have to run........THREE KILOMETERS!!! Yes, I do hate running very badly. I don't mind it so much when I'm running away, but race or cross country-count me out. But we still had to do it and I got a MASSIVE stitch. We had to run from our school to the pool 9close to the school...but not close enough) FIVE TIMES. Oh, I hate it. But the main thing is...I actually did it. And I did it in twenty minutes. Not bad.

Sorry to moan and everything, but I had to let it out.

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Oh, and also on Sunday we're playing netball against the other town so wish me luck!!!

Just Totally Random Stuff

2009-04-27T17:52:00.000+10:00

G'day all! This is just a totally random post in which I am going to tell you about stuff that I did.

OK, yesterday we went to Melbourne and I got myself some earrings! I got cherry studs(!), strawberry studs, little red balls, hangy cherry earrings, hangy strawberry earrings, and pacman earings that look kinda like the ones on the left. I also got myself a new set of hair ties, and a pair of socks (yay). And mum bought me Sundea Girl, so c'mon, congratulate me, because now I have officially read EVERY single book by Cathy Cassidy! Woop-woop! I think I will have an extra couple of ANZAC biscuits to celebrate! Even though ANZAC day is over, but still. ANZAC biscuits are really very nice. You should try some.

Also in school today our teacher put up a picture on the Smart Board (y'know, them interactive whiteboards. They're like a massive touch-screen) and told us to write a short story about the picture. Also he put on a Good Charlotte song and told us to write whatever comes into our heads when we hear this song. I like this kind of writing. What I don't like is when the teachers say, " I'll give you ten minutes to write a masterpiece with the last sentence being 'And then we all drove back home with the lobster sitting in the front seat'. Go." I mean, first of all, what kind of ending is that? And how are we supposed to write a masterpiece in ten minutes? I just don't get it.

Ooooh, and I also have a really good idea. You know, when you have a really embarrassing moment, it feels really good when you hear someone else's embarrassing story? Well I thought, why not have something like that on my blog?! If you have an embarrassing story, send it to me on my email, glittercherryz@gmail.com. And mention whether you want me to include your name or not. I'll post the best ones on my blog!!!

Oh, and also I would like to thank all those who comment on my blog. It's an amazing feeling when you go to your blog and see that someone has read your post and left a positive message about it. It's really exciting!!

Ciao,

CherryDiva

How I Actually Started This Blog

2009-04-27T16:36:00.000+10:00

OK, I'm gonna go all the way back and tell you why I decided to start this blog. Have fun reading!!!

It all started when we moved to Melbourne. we were in the library, borrowing books and I noticed that this girl was always getting books from the same series. The series was called 'Pony Pals'. I decided to try it out (since I couldn't find any other good books), and soon was reading it non-stop. But right under the shelf where all the Pony Pals books were, there was a series called 'The Baby-Sitters Club'. I wondered if I should read it, but I didn't really want to. Then one day Mum's friend took her son, my little brother, and me to a HUGE library. I got a heap of pony books (obviously) and then once again I noticed The Baby-Sitters Club books. So I just took one. After reading it, I marched into the school library and borrowed as many Baby-Sitters Club Books as possible! Seriously, I fell in love with the series. I read every single Baby-Sitters Club book the library had!

Then we moved to the country. I missed Melbourne so so much, so we started visiting it a lot. Then on one of our visits, Dad said he would take me to a bookshop. I thought he'd take me to Borders (a VERY big bookshop), which had the Baby-Sitters Club, but we were running late so he took me to Angus and Roberston. I was kinda upset, but then I saw a series of REALLY bright books and decided to take one. I took Gingersnaps. And that was that. I was completely HOOKED by ALL of Cathy Cassidy's books! They are really good!!!

So then I decided to go to her website, http://www.cathycassidy.com/. In the bit where she wrote about herself, I noticed it said one of her favourite reads was Think Pink by Lisa Clark. It sounded cool, so I searched for it and found out Lisa Clark had a website, http://www.pink-world.co.uk/. Somewhere in it, she mentioned a fab blog called http://www.mizzhannah.blogspot.com/ . I checked it out, and it definitely got the CherryDiva Approval. Actually, CherryDiva didn't exist back then, so I guess it got the Stacey Approval. Then I found out about Little Miss La La's (now Miss Electro Sparkle...I know! Talk about cool names!) blog, http://www.miss-electro-sparkle.blogspot.com/. And that's it, after reading all these fab blogs I decided to create my own. Thanks to all these people for inspiring me, I really couldn't have done it without you!

I really think this is very random. I mean, it started with going to the library in Melbourne, and finished with a blog. What d'ya think?

Back 2 School

2009-04-23T19:35:00.000+10:00

Hiya peoples!!! Well, school has officially started. For me it has anyway.I was very excited when my mum was driving me to school, because, well our classroom makeover was finished! For two weeks before the holidays, our class was moved to the art room. That is because, big, stinky workmen (seriously. They stank like they haven't bathed in a week!) fenced of the entrance to our classroom, because (I'm using a lot of 'because' here) we were getting a classroom makeover! I have to say, the workmen did a very good job. But our principal chose very dull colours. Like, light blue walls, navy carpet, blah blah... Anyway, this is what we got...

- New carpet (navy)
- the walls re-painted (like I said, light blue)
-the ceilings lowered (we had VERY high ceilings, so it got REALLY cold in winter)
-This kind of carpet-ish materiel put halfway around the walls (so we can stick on our lovely creations with Velcro)
-new cupboards
-a door put into the wall so we can enter the room next to us (which is going to be a computer lab with seven flat-screen computers) easier

Cool, yeah? I know. Oooops, gotta run. I have a LOT of homework to do...

The Earth Laughs In Flowers

2009-04-18T17:29:00.000+10:00

I kinda didn't expect it, but people actually really liked my writing! So I thought, well, why not write more? This piece was inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson who said 'Earth laughs in flowers' (I actually don't know anything about the guy. I just saw his quote in my book Juicy Writing). Oh, and (unfortunately) I don't live in the city, but we used to, and it definitely wasn't that bad, but still. And I kinda made two stories, one from the point of view of a kid who lives in a polluted city, and one who lives in the peaceful country. But where the grass is actually green, unlike here.

Walking home from school. All I see is the colour gray-the the buildings, the gravel, even the sky is filled with smoke and pollution. If I look down, there's only litter. Gross. If I look up, I see the tops of buildings which look like they're about to crumble down. I look at the people around me-gloomy faces, or no expression at all. I look to the side and see that someone has tried to plant flowers and didn't succeed. They succeeded planting them-but I can tell a car drove over them and even if it didn't the flowers would still have died because of all the pollution. I close my eyes and listen, but all I hear is the traffic and a few angry drivers. With my eyes still closed, I take a deep breath in-and immediately start to cough. Yuk.
If the Earth laughs in flowers, I want to cry too.

Walking home from school. Everywhere I look I see a different colour-green grass, blue sky, and flowers in just about every shade you can imagine. If look down I'll see the cracked footpath, weeds sticking out here and there. If I look up I see the tops of the trees, the sun, the blue sky, and a colourful rainbow that could pass for a massive slide. A few people walk pass each one smiling. I look to the side and see the paddocks filled with sheep, horses or cows. I close my eyes and listen, and I hear the birds, the horses and my feet crunching along the path. With my eyes still closed, I take a deep breath, and the air smells of sweetness and cherry blossoms.
Where I live, the Earth laughs in flowers louder than ever.

What d'ya think? Which one do you like better? Which ending do you like better? Does the second story sound too cheesy? Would you like me to write more? Please comment!

-CherryDiva

Enjoy Living Life...

2009-04-18T14:44:00.000+10:00

Hiya all! My friend sent me this (she got it from HER friend, who got it from HER friend, who got it from her friend, etc.) and I thought it was really cool, so I'll show you...

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person who wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You will blame a new friend for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

Don't be afraid that your life will end,

be afraid that it will never begin again.

Sleepover Madness!!!

2009-04-17T16:36:00.000+10:00

Yesterday my two VERY good friends came over for a sleepover. We had SOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun! First we did make-up. One person sat on a chair and closed their eyes. The other two gave them a 'surprise' make over. It could be crazy, stylish, formal or completely horrifying. I got green eyeshadow, pink glittery lipstick, purple body powder on my cheeks, floro (neon) pink nail polish, and my curly hair put in a side ponytail. Wow, right? After we were done we took pictures, then play on my computer, then watch movies. We watched High School Musical 3 (we all seen it before, but it's really good so I bought a DVD), That's So Suit Life Of Hannah Montana (all our favourite shows rolled into one) and Freaky Friday (soooooooooooo funny!!!) When we finished at 2:00 am, we played truth or dare.

Even though we went to bed sooooooo late, surprisingly each of us woke up at 7:30. I would've gone back to sleep, but my friends were wide awake so... (yawn).

Anyway, it was a GREAT sleepover (very girly) and we were all very happy. Anyone have any sleepover experience they want to share with me? (Please say yes, please say yes...)

Ciao for now!

Chicki!!!

2009-04-15T19:05:00.000+10:00

Beeeep-beeeeep! New Online Store Alert! I have just found a TOTALLY cool new online store (thanks to http://www.lolasland.co.uk/) called....Chicki! It sells REALLY cute accessories, bags, stationary, the lot! And best of all.... if you scroll down the page, soon on the left you'll come to currency (cost), so you can pick Australian Dollars or whatever!!!

The shop is REALLY cool, and these are just SOME of the items that I fell in love with...

Wow! A cherry ring! Soooooooooooooo cool! I ♥ it! If you can't tell why I like it... you're crazy! Oh, and look at the title of the blog! This would look great with a cute top and a pair of red tights....

I ♥ Hello Kitty!!! Sooooooo cute (again!). And with school and writing and everything... you can never have too much stationary!!! This set includes a pencil case, a pen, a pencil, a ruler, a rubber and a sharpener. Essential AND really funky? I am so getting it!

Seriously, could there be anything cuter?! The cat makes it stylish yet cute. This would make a perfect accessory!!! This bag would be perfect to carry anything.... from notebooks to dancing gear!

Are you yet convinced that you should totally visit Chicki? If you are, go to
http://www.chicki.co.uk/ NOW!!!

Indian Treasure . . .

2009-04-15T10:07:00.000+10:00

Here's one of the MANY pieces of writing hidden in my notebook. I actually don't know if there are any markets in Mumbai, but I imagine there is...
Enjoy!!!

It is a hot, dry day in India. A girl is seen walking through a market in Mumbai. She is wearing a bright sari, her arms loaded with bangles. On her feet are an ancient pair of turquoise sandals with silver beads stitched in here and there.
As she walks, the smell of spices fill her head. She doesn't hear the yells of the stall keepers, advertising fruit and jewellery and wooden spoons. Her head is held high, shoulders thrown back. She looks confident, but inside she is crumbling.
She is looking for something long gone, forbidden. Something mysterious, treasured.
A memory, a summer....

So...What do ya think?

Mornington Peninsula Holiday

2009-04-14T12:08:00.000+10:00

Yeah, I know. REALLY unique and imaginative title. Wow. Anyway, on Friday my family and I drove to Mornington Penisula for a mini-holiday (four days). It was-get ready- a 5 HOUR DRIVE!!! Yeah, I was bored, but luckly no one threw up.

Mornington Peninsula is this beautiful place by the sea (it was too cold to swim. Face it people-autumn has come). We rented a really beautiful holiday house, and my little bro was especially happy because it had a PlayStation.

On the first day we just walked around and then had dinner at a restaurant. On the second day we took a boat to Queenscliff and enjoyed the day there. On the third day we took a walk on some of the beaches. On the last day (my birthday - I turned...11!) I went down to the beach and collected a HEAP of white shells. I'll tell you what I'm gonna do with them later...

Actually, we went to the beach EVERY day. On one of the days we saw... a seal! A wild one, right under the pier! It was SOOOO cute! Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my camera, so I couldn't take a picture (stop boo-ing!) so I got this pic of the internet.

Well, I hope you enjoyed my report on my holiday! Please do comment!

P.S.

Lauz, I can't comment on your blog. I press leave a cooment but it doesn't work. Oh, and thanks for YOUR comment, Lauz and Beanie!!!

Writing First Aid Kit

2009-04-08T16:52:00.000+10:00

Apart from reading, I also REALLY like...writing!!! What else would I do with all my Smiggle stationary? About a year ago, I got a really good book called 'Juicy Writing' by Brigid Lowry. It's like a writing first aid kit. It tells you how to write a bestseller, and how to make your writing exciting and wow-tastic. It also has inspirational quotes, techniques, and what to do when you get stuck. I recomend it to all would-be-writers out there!

Super Blogs

2009-04-08T16:20:00.000+10:00

Now, the main reason why I started blogging was because...well...I read all these other REALLY unique, exciting, amazing blogs and thought 'Well why not try it?'

So thankyou soooooooo much

Miss Electro Sparkle (Little Miss La La) http://www.miss-electro-sparkle.blogspot.com/

Mizz Hannah http://www.mizzhannah.blogspot.com/

Lisa Clark http://www.pink-world.co.uk/ (it's KINDA like a blog)

I'm sure there's a heap of blogs out there which are fab, great and wow-tastic!!! If you own one of them PLEASE do tell me!!!

Fave Reads

2009-04-08T16:03:00.000+10:00

Ok, you should know that I love, love, LOVE reding!!! It's like, my number one hobby!!! Some of my my FAVE authors include - Cathy Cassidy, Lisa Clark, Ann M. Martin, Francess Hodgson Burnett and Meg Cabot. I think all of these authors are REALLY talented! Do you?

I don't really have a FAVOURITE book, but I have a few - A Little Princess (Francess Hogson Burnett), Dizzy (Cathy Cassidy) and Stargirl (Jerry Spinelli).

What's your fave author or book? I'd LOVE to know!!! PLEASE leave a comment!!!

That's My Name, Don't Wear It Out!!!

2009-04-08T15:28:00.000+10:00

Ok, so you may or may not be thinking, what kinda name is CherryDiva??? Well first of all, I like cherries, and I was eating some when I was choosing my name. Ok, the next one. Well, in case you don't know, one of my favourite shops is called Diva. It sells really funky jewellery, and I love it! Go check out your closest store or http://www.diva.net.au/default.asp. It's REALLY good!

Op Shop Treasures

2009-04-08T14:56:00.000+10:00

Today my Mum and I went shopping, which doesn't mean much because I live in this teeny weeny little town, and the only shops we've got are on the main street. But they's still really good ones. So anyway, after we came out of the Clothes Bin (this neat shop wich sells really good clothes) I saw the op shop. You know, the one where people dump all they're pre-loved goods, and other people buy it for a VERY cheap price? Yeah, well, I've never actually been to this one, not that I've been to very many op shops, so I said 'Mum, lets go in there!'
So we went in, and I found this REALLY cool necklace made out of red dice and little flower shaped beads, only for like, $2.00! I loved it. You know I love unusual jewellery and accesories. Some Op Shops donate a bit of their money to charities like the Bushfire Apeal (Victoria had a TERRIBLE bushfire recently). So I skipped out of the shop feelng like I REALLY helped someone!

If you want to danate to the Bushfire apeal go to http://www.redcross.org.au/default.asp

Smiggle!

2009-04-07T15:58:00.000+10:00

For people who don't know Smiggle, firstly-OMG!!! Secondly, Smiggle is a stationary shop with a twist. It has seriously THE best stationary you've seen in a LONG time!!! It's all about stuff that's different, colourful and VERY cool! Right now ALL my stuff comes from Smiggle- I suggest you check out your local store, or their website (http://www.smiggle.com/) pronto!!!

The New Blog In Town!!!

2009-04-07T15:12:00.000+10:00

Hi everyone! This is my new (and only) blog! I'm kinda (ok, VERY) new to this blog buisness so, uh, helpful comments are ALWAYS welcome. Well actually, any type of comments are more then welcome! I will write here as often as I can. I'll try to create a care-free, fun, postive blog for everyone to read and smile at!