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    Hey guys! Let's talk about passions. How many passions do you indulge in? I have a few true passions; one of them is performing. This has been recently rekindled, thanks to the wonderful opportunities available here at University. My old years of being a gawky teen, ambling about on the stage of the youth theatre are all coming back to me, though hopefully I've learned a few things since then! Definitely not the most experienced or most talented actress out there, but I'm having a blast :)
    It's opening night tonight! Our amateur production of Alan Ayckbourn's 'Bedroom Farce' will be shown to all those who choose to come along. Very exciting, can't wait to go and coat my hair in talcum powder (I'm playing a 60 year old woman). Rock on!

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    This is Fergus the frog. Don't you think we could be twins? He's happy, I'm happy, and there's a lot to look forward to right now :)

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    March 9th, 2012

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    'Let me know that I've done wrong, when I've known this all along...'

    Bonjour! Here's a question for you, now think carefully:
    Have you ever felt that you're having a day/week/month/long period where you can't do anything right? You know, where you continually drop things, fall over your own feet, forget appointments/commitments, lose things, make stupid mistakes, miss deadlines, etc etc?
    I am definitely stuck in one of these ruts, and the worst thing is that I'm beginning to really doubt my self worth.
    The turning point for me came a few days ago, when on top of a VERY stressful day, I managed to burn my dinner. Nearly in tears, I ate my extra crispy meal, whilst my housemate asked in bewilderment: "How did you manage to burn that?"
    To which another of my housemates replied: "It's because she's a loser. This is the kind of thing she does all the time."
    First of all, OUCH. But I can clearly see how those around me have come to this conclusion. After all, I am the only person I know who has given herself eight separate black eyes because of walking into things/hitting myself in the face with the hairdryer...
    I have spent many hours crying over my numerous faults and deficiencies, and whiled away even more wishing I could be a better person.
    But now, I have reached a decision. I am NOT a loser. I'll tell you why: because a loser would have stopped trying. I always pick myself up, sometimes it takes longer than I'd like, but I always get there :)
    So, for everyday life, I have three main values:

    1. Consider the feelings and needs of those around me.
    2. Try my hardest in everything I do.
    3. Keep good morals and try to understand right from wrong.

    You can only try your best, right? Mistakes will happen, because we're only human. But as long as you use them as learning experiences, you'll be just fine.
    As for the clutziness, I prefer to see it as endearing. Jessica Alba, Rachel Weisz, Amy Adams and Julianne Moore have all found success playing the 'cute clumsy girl' in one film or another. I'm proud to be a genuine Hollywood stereotype :)

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    March 4th, 2012

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    'Don't want the world to move, want to freeze it, maybe wrap it up and keep it steady now...'

    I have reached a strange sense of peace. I do believe this is what people call the 'calm before the storm'. Term starts next week, and that means assignments, one extra module, a new portfolio to write, rehearsals and two new part time nannying jobs, as well as other bits here and there.
    No doubt in a month I will be crying in a corner somewhere because of my work load, but for now, I am calm. The time allows me to look forward to the year ahead, which consequentially makes me think of my haphazard handful of New Year's resolutions. If you're interested, then thank you! Here's a little list...

    1) Stop saying "no"; say "yes" more often. Carpe diem, right?

    2) Make more of an effort with my appearance. I have accepted that I am definitely not one of these people who can just roll out of bed and look fabulous. Quite the contrary; people often run screaming at the sight of me. So, I shall get myself out of this rut of throwing on whatever is closest to me in the wardrobe and leaving my hair to be 'au naturale'. A few years ago, I would never have dreamed of leaving the house if I didn't look my best. Now, I think I'll compromise. Looks most certainly aren't everything, and I'm not talking fresh manicure and perfectly curled hair every single day. Somewhere in the middle of 'perfect' and 'bag lady' will be just fine. Scratch that, I want to be far away from 'bag lady'...

    3) Be more altruistic. When I was nursing, my job was always to put others before myself, and I think that is how I'm most comfortable. Nowadays, I'm more selfish, and I don't like it. Changing this is very important to me.

    4) Don't get hung up on negative details. I tend to nit pick most things in life, which means I often miss the bigger picture. From now on, I will try to overlook the minutiae which might spoil something that is otherwise brilliant.

    5) Lose 4-6 pounds. Everyone puts on a little weight over Christmas...

    6) Change my stress technique. If I get upset, I get clingy and needy. I've been told that this is very annoying, and ultimately drives people away when I want people to be there. I need to learn to face my insecurities, and to know how to find comfort from myself.

    So there you have it! A self indulgent booth, to say the least. Please tell me your resolutions? I always love to hear ones that everyone else has come up with :)

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    January 9th, 2012

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    'Do you believe it's possible for a person to be born in the wrong era?'

    I think it is, actually. I love the 40s look :)

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    December 10th, 2011

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    'I could really use a wish right now...'

    So I'm pretty sure I just failed my Latin test. The saddest thing is, I really thought I had got the hang of it. Not brilliantly, but hey, enough to pass. Apparently not, so I must now begin the search for a career which involves no academic qualifications whatsoever, because I SUCK.
    Ideally this career will also be one in which I work alone, because I'm a little tired of dealing with my ubiquitous inferiority to pretty much everyone. To prove a point, I'm off to get hair and makeup done in preparation for a play I've been cast in, where the other cast members are all near professional actors. This unfortunately means that I am about to be laughed at for 3 hours, because I do not know which is my upstage foot. I can however, tell you where the foot will be ending up, if the cackling continues after the performance. Toodles!

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    December 2nd, 2011

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    'Open up your lovin' arms, watch out here I come'

    Imma booth about hugs. Because I like them. You do too, right? I've always been a cuddly person, I like to be friendly :) Recently however, my cuddle muscles have been working over time, and I'm not quite sure what (if anything) has triggered this. I fear I may be getting a bit maternal :/ Anyway, this sudden desire to grab and squeeze pretty much everyone I know has prompted me to do a wee bit of research:
    Hugging is not exclusive to humans. It has been observed in many different animal species, either as a sign of affection, or as a means of keeping warm. Luckily, the human hug does both :) Did you know that it also raises levels of oxytocin (the love hormone) and reduces your blood pressure? So when I come at you with my arms wide open and that loving (and determined) look on my face, technically I'm doing the pair of us a favour. Hug rejection is always quite crushing. It makes me wonder if I smell, or if I am generally despised. Someone will please have to tell me if either of these is the case? I would very much like to know!

    So go forth and hug, guys! Spread the love, I promise you'll feel better for it.

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    November 13th, 2011

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    'I just wanna watch you sleep, as you lie here next to me, so close your eyes I'll guard the door, and when you wake you'll wake with me.'

    Let's ignore my wet hair (nannies have very little time for blow drying) and ask ourselves: Is there anything more soporific than a snoozing baby? She's probably the only one who can fully appreciate my lullaby skills :)

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    September 26th, 2011

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    Not even in the mood for a song quote today. It's been one of those days when everything feels a little out of place. Do you know what I mean? Don't feel bad, I'm not too clear myself. I suppose that sums it up, I'm in a weird state of mind, and most definitely not in a good way. Last night was amazing, it was great to see people whom I have very much missed over the summer. But here's the inexplicable outcome; today, with no one really around, I feel alone, clingy and somewhat useless. Three 'oh so' attractive traits, I know. I also subscribe to the theory that posting depressing booths is not generally something to be admired, but hey, try everything once, right? Perhaps it'll prove cathartic? I'm hoping so, because I'm feeling like a spectacularly pathetic hot mess right now. I want cuddles, and cookies, and sleep...

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    September 25th, 2011

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    This is @yourfavouritehotmess! I'm at her house!

    Don't worry, the monobrow is fake! I'm dressed as a troll xD

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    September 24th, 2011