The Simple Life...

The Young Entrepreneur?

2011-09-29T20:29:00.003+01:00

I know I haven't blogged for a while but I've been rather busy!
So some of you may know I've started a new business selling earrings! I sell a pair of handmade earrings for £2.00 each and it's been rather successful so far! (If I must say so myself!)
haha if anyone wants a pair, comment!!! :)

Halloween!!!

2010-10-18T20:40:00.002+01:00

Halloween is almost upon us and I'm pretty excited this year :) I'm hoping to do a bit of trick or treating with my friends and also I'm going to London :D soooo excited. For Halloween I'm thinking of dressing up as a vampire (since I'm very into Twilight saga, The Vampire Diaries, etc) and maybe as one from the 80s because that would be more exciting!!! If anyone as better ideas (involving vampires) please comment!!!! Cya: :) xx

The Forgotten Garden

2010-03-09T19:24:00.004Z

This book was AMAZING! I couldn't put it down! It's now at no. 1 of my fave books. It was without doubt the best book I have ever read... BETTER THAN TWILIGHT!!!! (that's a massive compliment, by the way!). The plot was great and it never got boring. I just couldn't set it down! I read it inside four days and didn't want to do anything but read. I'm really upset that I've finished it because it was just so good.

The Plot:

It's hard to explain without giving too much away, but basically this lady, Nell, finds out that she was found on one of the boats that comes from England to Australia and a guy who works at the docks in Australia takes the girl home for him and his wife to raise. When Nell finds out she blocks her family out and goes to England to uncover the truth. When she dies her granddaughter Cassandra goes to England to solve the mystery.

One finale thing... READ IT!!!

The Twins

2010-01-12T20:55:00.002Z

I have two new siblings born today. They're VERY cute and VERY small. One is called Ella (She is the older twin, though she's a lot smaller) and the other Jack (He slept the whole time I was visiting!). I have one other sister, Kate, who is one and a half. It seems like a long time since she was that small. I held Ella in the hospital and her tiny hand clutched my finger and her tiny, squinty eyes looking into mine and tried to take the surrounding in. Ella is definitely the more alert of the two seeing as Jack slept the whole time, even when Ella started crying! I love my new siblings sooooooooooooooooo much!

New Moon!!!!!!!!!

2009-11-21T19:26:00.004Z

I went to see New Moon yesterday evening at the Dundonald omniplex!!! I am speechless it was a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!! I went with three of my friends and well what can I say? My friend, Aoife was so glued to the screen she forgot about her popcorn! The interesting thing was it was called New Moon and that night it was a 'new moon'! A new moon is where there's just a tiny curve of the moon left. I give it 5 stars : *****

I'm not looking forward to Monday though. Try to guess why. If you're a teacher you will have a head start because you'll know about that one wee thing that all secondry level pupils have to do at winter.... Yes it's the dreading return of

THE WINTER EXAMS!!! dun dun duhhhhh!

HOLLISTER!

2009-11-05T19:48:00.001Z

WOW! I literally have just got back from Hollister, Victoria Square!!!! Words cannot describe how great it is! It's so easy to just spend your money like that. I spent £100 and didn't think about it! (My dad did help me along a bit though!). It's really quite dark inside but has a fantastic lay out to take the shape of a surf shack. There's soooo many clothes inside and already I know what I'm asking for from Santa (gift voucher if you're wondering!) Only 4 more years and then I can get a part-time job there with staff discounts! I bought a cream jumper, a 3/4 length t-shirt: green and white and a checked shirt. The 3/4 length t-shirt is way too big but the shirt and jumper fit well.

FIRST DAY

2009-08-26T14:13:00.000+01:00

Back again

Sullivan is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G-!-!-! My teacher is ok and my timetable is great. Double PE on monday, double games on friday and art on wednesday. Can't wait for tomorrow!!!

Sorry (again)

2009-08-25T18:38:00.000+01:00

Hey Guys,

Sorry i haven't been blogging for a while. I went on an amazing holiday to St. Lucia with my family. I went kayaking, scuba diving and I also played beach cricket. But the holidays are coming to an end and sadly I'm going to school tomorrow... on a brighter note I'm looking forward to starting my new school!!! We also got a new car, a NISSAN Pathfinder with 7 seats. Also it's my birthday soon!!!! I got my hair cut. It's pretty short, just a bit above my shoulder.

Bye!!!!!!!!

WOW NO MORE SCHOOL

2009-06-30T18:37:00.000+01:00

I'm so glad there's no more school. I was sad to leave my old school but I'm looking forward to secondary school. Today was a cool day, it was non-uniform, we got our polo-shirts signed and we got each others numbers so we could stay in touch. After school we went to KFC and ice-vision. Then we walked to Belmont park where we met some boys we knew. We played Hunt and Truth or Dare with them. It was great crack and I'll always remember it!

What a weekend!!!!!!!!!

2009-03-17T10:14:00.000Z

This weekend past I went to Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. When we first arrived we allocated our dorms and found out our teams. Then we were given a safety talk from the staff and got some name tags. After that we went back to our dorms, unpacked, got into our PJs and went downstairs to watch 'Horton Hears a Who'. We went to bed at 11:55 and got up at 7:00! We went on an early morning 'walk', on which we had to run up hills, do press ups and then see who could get back to the common room the fastest. We were ALL happy to have breakfast then. That day we painted T-shirts, went on a treasure hunt and had a talent show AS well as watch another DVD. The next morning we packed up and got ready to go, but of course there was time to have the early morning walk! There were lots of prizes to give out. I got two, one for coming 2nd in the talent show and the other was for having the tidiest dorm! Then we all went home! What a weekend!!! :-)

movies and bed in breakfast

2009-03-08T10:25:00.000Z

Last night I was over at Kate's friend's house for his 1st birthday. We stayed later than the other guests and some of the men all went to a rugby match. Then when all the babies were tucked up in bed and the men were back from the match we all had tea and toast and tried to decide what movie to watch. We watched a movie and then went home. In the morning Dad brought me breakfast in bed!

101 things to do before you're old and boring

2009-03-07T14:48:00.000Z

Sorry I haven't been on my blog for a while! My Dad has this really cool book called '101 things to do before you're old and boring'. It gives you a checklist of weird and wacky things to make or do. I really wanted a copy so Dad said I could have his (Mum says it's because he's already old and boring!). Their website is: www.thingstodo.co.uk so check it out!

Skiers

2009-01-26T17:17:00.002Z

In P7 you get to go away for a week to either Delamount, Edinburgh, Italy (skiing) or Holland. I'm going to Holland. Yesterday the skiers came back and today they were keen to tell their stories. My friend Lara, was bouncing on my others friend's bed and she broke it! Also she went over a jump and landed on their instructor! I can't wait to go to Holland!

Emzo

2009-01-25T12:35:00.000Z

Emily (a.k.a Emzo) came round for a sleepover on Friday. We watched two movies, both equally good, and stayed up 'till midnight! On Friday we went to Millennium park and found a boy all by himself. He didn't care that he was the only person in the park, he was just scared of a mouse he saw running around the park! He then cycled home and Emily and I played in the park. When we got home Emily started a diary... for me! Then we watched both the movies and fell asleep! In the morning we went to the Strathearn open day and then went back to Emzo's house for lunch. What a sleepover! :-)

7 Things

2008-12-26T12:40:00.000Z

7 favourite Artists:

Miley Cyrus
McFly
The Killers
U2
Snow Patrol
Take That
Leona Lewis

7 Programmes I watch:

Dr Who
Merlin
Britannia High
NEWS?!?!?!?
Dr Who
Spongebob (I Know!)
Disney (channel not programme)

7 members of my Family:

Mum
Dad
Kate (sister)
Michael (cousin)
Jill (cousin)
Uncle Graham
Aunt Alison

7 favourite Presents:

Raspberry Beret (and yes I do know there's a song about one)
bike
Love, Stargirl (book)
fluffy slippers
bath bomb kit
Buzz
make your own: Flip flops

7 things I did today:

Woke up from a sleepover
Had a sore throat
Played with my sister
Read my book
Watched my Mum cook a chicken
Wheeled my new bike to the shed in flip flops and a t-shirt
Went into the house to be greeted by Goldfrapp singing Deep Honey.

7 things I wish for:

A happy life
A good grade in my 11+
To become a famous author
To be a role model for someone
To be respected by my sister
For poverty to end
To have more people viewing my blog

7 things I'm looking forward to:

New years day
11+ results
Going to Holland
Seeing my friends
Seeing my cousins
My birthday!!!!!
Christmas!!!!

School Blues- OVER

2008-12-19T17:25:00.000Z

YES!!! I'm so glad school is OVER! Now I can go to TESCO!

Wondering...

2008-12-17T16:59:00.000Z

Gracie is wondering if she should rename her blog,' Dear Kitty...' like Anne Franks diary.

A MUST SEE

2008-12-17T16:31:00.000Z

Today I went to go and see Madagascar 2 and it was fantastic! It's a must see. It's very funny and it shows you what the animals looked like when they were babies, they were sooooo cute!!! But I would recommend seeing the first one first because it would make more sense and if you haven't seen it in a wee while switch on your TV on Boxing day, BBC1 at 4:10pm and you can watch it. My mum came as a helper and she loved it, so it shows its for all the family not just the kids!!!

Let The Fun Begin!!!

2008-12-16T20:12:00.000Z

Graciedoug's timetable

Monday: Christmas card making with P4s. The 2 P4s I worked with were called Morgan and Abbie.

Tuesday: P7 Quiz (I'm on the quiz team) and movie. We came last in the quiz and we only saw half of the movie.

Wednesday: Cinema (Madagascar 2) and MY Mum is coming. My BEST friend Emily's Mum is also coming! Yay!

Thursday: Carol Service in the Waterfront.

Friday: HALF DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gracie is over excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GIRL PLEASED 11+ OVER

2008-12-04T18:21:00.000Z

I'm so happy my 11+ is over my life has begun!!! I've not had any homework and we're doing so many fun things! We're doing a play about The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler and I'm Tyke! And we're going to be making christmas cards.

Saved by V+

2008-11-01T18:54:00.000Z

My Dad and his friends were going to a pub to watch a football match... but they back to our house instead! So my Mum and I can't watch Strictly Come Dancing !!!!!!!! But we have it taped so we can look forward to it. Mum says as long as she can watch the X Factor she's happy.

Late nights & Coffee mornings

2008-11-01T16:09:00.000Z

Yesterday I went to see the new BOND MOVIE!!! I recommend it to EVERYONE! That night my cousins came round and we had chicken stew served in a pumpkin and sweets. Then there were garden fireworks and sparklers. Rounded off with bobbing for apples! Plus my cousins slept over. Jill and I stayed up till past MIDNIGHT.I fell asleep while she was talking to me.

Today we watched television in the morning and played CLUEDO. After that we headed to my Auntie's house for a fundraising coffee morning. I bought a pack of Christmas cards and a handmade notebook. They raised over £1,ooo!!!

Can't wait for the cards and notebook!!!!!!!

Maths

2008-10-15T15:58:00.000+01:00

I hate maths, its driving me crazy!!! I've even written a poem about it!

Fractions, Fractions, everywhere

Fractions, Fractions, I DON'T CARE!!!

Graciedoug x

SORRY

2008-10-12T19:41:00.000+01:00

I confess I haven't posted something for TWO years.

pet

2008-10-12T18:43:00.001+01:00

adopt your own virtual pet!

11+

2008-10-12T18:14:00.000+01:00

I'm doing the 11+ and it just been papers, papers, papers! I can't wait for it to be over!

Back to school

2006-09-05T19:11:00.000+01:00

It's back to school for me. But no hard work for me just now. Lot of new books and lots of new things to do.

The honeymoon

2006-08-14T18:56:00.000+01:00

My Mum and Dad were on there honeymoon. I flew out to LA to meet them. We had a great time.We got home in the evening. I was really sleepy. In the morning I was up early.

My cousins house

2006-07-17T18:46:00.000+01:00

I am staying at my cousins house. I am sleeping in the playroom. My mum and dad are on their honeymoon. I hope they have a good time. I am going to fly out.

Roberta

2006-07-12T13:15:00.001+01:00

Today I printed out a photo of Roberta for her passport. My best friend gave Roberta to me. She has got a teddy bear just like Roberta called LoveBear. The photo that I printed out for her passport was too big, so I had to cut off her ears. Roberta is my favourite teddy and comforts me when I am sad.

So soon

2006-07-12T10:58:00.000+01:00

My mum's wedding is on Satarday. I am a bridesmaid. My dress is getting made. I have shoes to go with it. My mum is marrying
a man called Andy. He is very nice!!!!! My mum is very nice too!!!!!!

My sleepover

2006-07-09T16:15:00.000+01:00

I had a sleepover at my cousins's house. We had lots of fun. We made cards to send to each other. I didn't want to go home.
Mini Michael and Dollydill told me to hide. My mum told me to wise up and come home.

The cat

2006-07-07T16:21:00.000+01:00

My granny and grandad have this annoying cat that hangs around their house. Grandad
uses a water spray for the barbecue to scare off the cat.I once give it a small
chocolate bar, and thats a secret.My granny the roses with the water spray not the cat.My Granny thinks the cat has lots of fleas on it.

Goodmorning

2006-06-30T20:08:00.000+01:00

Today I got up and realised it was the last day at school. I was so excited I almost forgot I had to go to school today! We were
allowed to bring a toy in. The P7s were sad because they are not coming back to school. When the bell went children were
cheering and some were thowing jumpers in the air.In P5 I am getting a new teacher, she looks and sounds very
nice.

Hi

2006-05-18T20:14:00.000+01:00

Hi, I really like playing with LEGO. Today I played with some LEGO at my childminders.She has two sons who have lots of LEGO.
They let us play with it. They have 2 dogs, which is a BIG problem because I don't like dogs. When i see the youngest one, I run for cover.