Halloswhat?

Halloween is fast approaching and from what I believe (and this is my interpretation of what I've learnt), Halloween originated in the 1500's, around dear Henry VIII's time. In short, because there were to many holidays for all the saints for Henry so he consolidated them into one- "All Hallows Day" (cause he's the king of England- and that means he can do whatever he wants.). Then the pagans came in and fucked it up, turning it into a "festival of the dead" of sorts, and that is where the supernatural, scary element stems from. 

But NOW it has mutated into a random day of dress up. Originally excited at the prospect of celebrating something new because Americans do halloween like nobody else I  was debating costume ideas. Here is what I came up with: 

-Lolita

-Abby from the Crucible

-Anna Karenina

-Cathy Earnshaw

-Anastasia

-Madonna from the 80's

-Sarah Palin. 

I realise that my list is hardly 'scary' per say but I was sacrificing fright factor for witty literary or contemporary references. And they are actually all pretty scary if you ask me. 

The point is, this holiday has progressed so much since we danced around celebrating various martyrdoms but so many costumes have no rhyme or reason, no connection whatsoever to the original conceit. 

Sexy witch- a sluts take on a supernatural entity

Sexy vampire- "

Sexy black cat- " 

etc etc but a sexy bee?! I have no objection to an excuse to party, but so many costumes are mindless and will help disconnect this holiday from any grounding. Whats more, we encourage our youth to traipse around the neighbourhood and demand confectionary from pseudo strangers for achieving what?!  Even if their costume is commendable, should we really reward them with food? Hahahhaha, a bit like dogs. lol. Not only that but households are expected to spend hard earned moneys on this confectionary to throw at the children, and if not, be subjected to the possibility of getting "tricked". 

"Tilly, don't be such a butt, have you actually heard of anybody actually being tricked?"

No, because even that tradition is slipping away. I aint giving shit to a fat kid in a bee costume demanding food from me. What is he going to do? "GOTT YOURR NOSSEE" ?? That would be an acceptable trick to deploy.

Ok I'll stop. Sorry for dicking on halloween and yes I'm still dressing up. 

The Proud Naked Women of New York.

Blogging really hasn't become any easier...

I've had an idea! Not only have I bought two disposable cameras in the interim between a week ago and acquiring an actual artsy film camera but I plan to make a beautiful new yorky collage to hand in at some point to make up for all the home works I either didn't do, or took the piss out of... Sorry and thank you to all that have put up with my ridiculous attempts at homework.

Perhaps it's because of my A-level results or the fact I know I have my place at Manchester tucked away safe and sound. But the... flips I give have greatly depleted. 

I try a bit... I ask my fellows what it was that I should've known or written down but they remind me that my grades don't count so I retire to a safe distance in a smug haze and continue to do jack. 

If you're reading this mum, apologies. 

To be fair, realistically, a part of the national curriculum is geared towards passing the exams at the end of the year in order to get into college or university, right? So in actual fact, what the teachers are asking of me is inconsequential, because I need not pass any exams. I am here, taking another year of school to be a sponge to the american culture, live rent free in one of the greatest cities in the world and meet fab people. The very fact that I'm willing to go back to school at all shows my commitment to furthering my education and developing my mind to superior standards. 

Homework is such a transient fallacy at this juncture in my life so instead of conforming to the rigid structures laid out for me by the school, I'm going to interpret the assignments as I see fit and do the majority of my learning in class with the future of america.  

Oh and I've been going to the gym a lot more because it's really close and it's weirdly empowering to be surrounded by the the proud naked women of new york in the changing rooms. I remain clothed but it doesn't stop them. 

Skype

Don't really know why, but I feel like these photo's need to be shared.

Every time we skype, its a battle to get pixie to see the damn screen.

ohh she hates it. 

SEXY NEVER LEFT. 

But sanity definitely did...

The gang back together :) 

Hahahhaaha, she really hates it.
This is my desktop picture.

Apologies for this boring post, but on the other hand, suck it. Woodhouse skype is majestic.

Warhol

Ho hum, pigs bum. 

Love you BEF. 

A bit of Packer during a fire drill. 

Seniors had a day off on wednesday, because some children were taking a test of some description.... So we went to the Met, which was incredible- the warhol exhibition was electric. It was a beautiful day so afterwards I went out to buy nerds and came back with a head scarf thingy made of Finnish fur... Not sure if Murrey liked it or not. 

I love getting post from my mum, she knows exactly how to please me. 

Skyping hilarity. I miss ma galls...

Halloween is everywheree.

Day 42

Day 42.

My days of contemplation in the desert are over.
Still haven't found any Ribena... And the lack of Lemsip scares me. I'm now also rationing contact lenses. Subsequently, I am still fighting off disease (I have a cold) and have realised just how frightfully blind I am.
Have run out of money already and homework has ceased to be piss easy and has progressed to requiring effort.
I auditioned for Dance Concert and hurt myself in the early stages of the combination section. Despite my injury, I was awesome and was chosen regardless (there are no cuts).
I keep meaning to write more here but I keep forgetting or finding no words.
so I provide a picture summary to jog my memory and give you an over view.

3rd sept- Cheeky grocery shopping trip to I still don't know where but I saw this and HAD to instagram it. loljk, I took a real picture. 

4th sept- Dragged Nora across the Brooklyn Bridge

Cool view even on a grey day...

Loved this until I saw 'your' was spelt wrong.

10th sept- Caspar came across the pond! So lovely to have a little piece of home with me early on

 17th sept- First time at the natural history museum! Ben stiller lied to me. It was nothing like the film. 

Afterwards I had my first burrito! Kinda gross,  so big I couldn't finish it all. 4/10.

Art is still piss easy. My favourite class by far.

My first 1000% on a test, thank you Mr Rush,  Art History is my favourite class by far. 

More hilarious art. 

28th Sept- First take out Chinese from a tiny box like in the films. Big moment for me. 

29th sept- This one time, the car broke down and I thought the tow truck looked really cool- worth a picture obviously.

29th- Dumbo Arts Festival, electric.

Part of the same light show. Watched it 3 times over

1st oct- Atlantic antic. The whole street is closed off and its like an expensive block party :) 

5th Oct- First american movie theatre experience, well, sort of.
Saw Perks of Being a Wallflower at BAM.

5th oct- One of the funniest and longest train journeys up to Albany. Sat next to a giggly black man who's name began with 'A' (He said it once but it escaped me, the gold chain round his neck gave me the clue)

7th oct- Columbus day weekend- Spent in Massachusetts with the Van Barens, beautiful place with beautiful people.
Shouts to Northfield Mount Hermon 

Max and Lily in their proto-haloween costumes

10th oct- Art has become a little bit harder

11th oct- Art History has not. 

12th oct- First ever 'Bubble Tea' was disgusting. I'm literally shuddering at the thought.
That night ordered in indian and had a cute night in the upper west side :)   

12th oct- First time Murray slept in my room, perhaps because the heap of clothes provided a warm nest... That's also Archie looking adorbs. 

And this is Nora in a hat.