I have too many feelings

People depress me. I've just about had enough of all the crazy things that people are saying. 

First of all, we have people defending page three (If you aren't from the UK: Page Three is in The Sun where they show a picture of a topless woman as to sexualise their bodies.) They claim that it's "the female's choice to be in the newspaper, therefore, they're doing it to themselves." What a load of bullshit. These women are being objectified by men. Their bodies are only made to 'please' the opposite sex. Which is obviously degrading. Women should be praised on their intelligence etc, not for the size of their breasts. It's dehumanising. It's also affecting each generation. Boys grow up thinking women are just a piece of meat and girls grow up constantly thinking they're not good enough because of these images. It's ruining our society, however, people now class it as a norm - which is disgusting. 

Then we have the new twitter account 'Feminist Taylor Swift'. Which I do really enjoy, however, people are taking it way out of control stating things like "this is funny because Taylor Swift is not a feminist because she writes songs about love and boys and love." Hold up. Since when was writing songs about love and boys not being a feminist? Zooey Deschanel describes it perfectly: 

"We can’t be feminine and be feminists and be successful? I want to be a f--king feminist and wear a f--king Peter Pan collar. So f--king what?" 

Feminism is having a choice. One can choose to write about love and still be a feminist. Just because something doesn't conform to a branch of feminism does not mean they're not a feminist. Believing in equality is feminism. Taylor Swift has never stated that she's a feminist but the fact that she's a successful woman in this business practically shows she's a feminist icon. Just because she doesn't conform to people's ideas of feminism does not mean she "can't be a feminist." This also makes those people so hypocritical by judging people on what they do, wear, say etc. Therefore, they're completely missing the point of what feminism actually is. 

Finally, the YouTuber Alex Day (Who I have subscribed to for a number of years) has just (like this second) put up a video about people not wearing clothes that are correct for their size. Click here for the video. PEOPLE CAN WEAR WHAT EVER THEY WANT TO WEAR. Why can't people get that into their brains?! We are so judgmental it makes me sick. People don't "need to lose weight." Just because you don't conform to the way society wants you to look does not mean you can't wear what you want. Regardless to whether he was being funny, this video was still offensive and rude. I love that new thing that's going around: Want a bikini body? Buy a bikini and wear it! It's as simple as that. As long as you feel amazing in your clothes then that's all that matters.

I could probably go on for longer but it's late and my brain is tired.

(Ignore spelling/grammar mistakes - I can't be bothered to read through it again)

I need you. I don't need you. And all of that jiving around.

I feel like I should do a new blog post but I have absolutely no 'inspiration'. So, instead, I've made a playlist that may get my creative juices flowing (I sound like a really over-excited teacher). 
Hope you enjoy. 


 
What I've been doing: I went to London with my friends, went back to college and had a feminist rant with my friend. That's all folks. Happy listening. 
x


Here's some William Blake for you.

I can't stop smiling

It's the end of the holidays for my mother (I have another week hehe) so we decided to go see Populaire at the cinema and I can't stop smiling. It is most definitely my favourite film of the year so far. I'm a proper sucker for a romantic comedy and this was just everything I would want in a film and it was exactly what I needed after a rather dull week.

It's set in the 1950s and, in my opinion, the Fifties had the best fashion and now all I want to do is wear a Fifties dress for the rest of my life. It's about a woman (Rose Pamphyle) who can type really fast so her boss (Louis Echard) puts her into a competition for her to become the fastest typist in the world. I know, it sounds ridiculous but trust me, it's great. I loved it so much.

Seeing as it's set in the Fifties it is quite sexist but the main female character talks a lot about equality between men and women and that just made it better. I always like a film that is set in the olden days just so people have a chance to fight against what is going on at the time. 



It's just a really colourful and funny film. I did not stop smiling since the moment it started. There's even a dance number which is like the most amazing thing ever. I really wish it was on YouTube so I could show it to you guys but sadly, it is not. 



If any of you fancy taking a trip to the cinema, please go and see this! It'll just brighten up your week. Trust me. (P.S - be prepared for subtitles!)

EDIT
I FOUND THE VIDEO! Les Tango des Illusions

Celebrity culture is weird.

Celebrity culture is weird. This generation are so dependent on celebrities. The reason I've noticed this is because of the way I act to celebrities. So, I'm not criticising, well I am, but I'm mainly criticising myself. (Before I write this, I do realise how people get offended when people talk about religion and I hope I don't offend anyone.)

As the idea of religion decreases with the involvement of science and evolution and all that, we have now started to hold on to something else. It's like the human population need something to follow. This generation it's 'celebrities'. People who are like the 'chosen ones'. But we follow them religiously. You all should know of my Taylor Swift obsession. I have posters on my wall, I usually know what's she's doing most days (today she's dancing around in her garden thanks to her tweeting a picture of it) and I have all her albums. It's even come to the moment that when people are rude about her in front of me I feel this hurt or pain because it's as if they're being mean to me. It's like she is a part of me. Which she is, she has been a big involvement in my life. But it seems unhealthy that I should cry if someone utters a negative word in the same sentence with her name. (I don't do that anymore...)

I feel myself losing my 'Taylor Swift feelings'. Maybe it's because I'm growing up? Or maybe it's because she's changed, but I'm moving on. I still love her music but it's less of a 'religion' (to put it lightly). However, I still find myself being involved in the celebrity universe. I'm sorry to admit this but, yes, I do visit Perez Hilton on a daily basis. But so do millions of others. Like a million others follow religions. I just think that there is a great correlation between them both.

When I went to see Lana Del Rey the other night she came out into the crowd and it just reminded me of when the Pope goes around on his tours. Everyone was trying to touch her (including me) and get her autograph. But to feel what? To have that feeling that we are close to being a part of the 'elite'? To have a feeling of satisfaction? I have know idea, we just do it. It's like when people want the Pope to touch them to feel holy or whatever. It's kind of scary. People cry and scream when they meet these people. Imagine if you were one of them how weird that would be. I would definitely be perturbed if I was them. But it's because celebrity culture has grown and grown and if now a big part of lives - more than people like to think.

What I'm trying to say is that generations change. My gran, for example, goes to church every Sunday. I, however, am an atheist. But I'm still a part of this 'religion' of famous people. Just think about it. The relationship between religion and celebrity culture is very similar. 

Another profound post from yours truly. Sorry if anyone found this strange...

M x

(One day I should start sourcing these photos but I really can't be bothered at the moment)

((The last two are from a Tumblr called SwiftSecrets - they're all kind of mental.))

These things make me happy

The thing about these awards is that if anyone random, who didn't have a blog, saw this they would be like, what's so great about that?! But it's a realisation that people actually read your blog. And that makes me unnecessarily happy.  So thank you, thank you, thank you too metalrizon. 
This award seems more confusing than the Versatile one...something about questions. I dunno. But here are the rules: 

You must share 11 things about yourself.

Answer the 11 questions that your tagger has given you.

Choose 11 other blogs for the nomination. nominees must have under 200 on Google Friend Connect.

Leave 11 questions for your nominees.

Lastly, thank the person that nominated you and link back to their blog.

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness! Eleven things about myself?! I'm sorry, but I'm a really dull person and you guys know most of the things about me if you've ever read any of my blog posts. Oh well, here is goes.

1. I watched Wild At Heart today by David Lynch. I really liked it. I like the whole juxtaposition between love and violence. 
2. I've come to notice that people are using what I say quite a lot and then get all the credit. I don't know if you know what I mean but it has just started to annoy me.
3. This is connected to the second fact: I get wound up about things easily. I must have a short temper or something, I dunno. But I get really annoyed with people (mainly my 'friends'). 
4. This is connected to the fourth fact: I always seem to find myself 'looking' to being wound up. This could mean stalking someone on twitter or whatever. Again, I think this has probably got some psychological thing to it.
5. I lie a lot. It makes things more interesting.
6. Whenever I'm alone, I don't talk to myself, but I always picture myself in my own film. It's quite good because when I was thinking about my film for film studies, I had a lot of imagination and thought of a really surreal idea. It also gets me 'inspired' and I makes me want to write a screenplay or something.
7. I give up on things really easily. Not much to say with that, but I do. It's always things that are good for me. For example, exercise, reading, writing. I just give up.
8. However, I don't give up on food. I find myself going through phases with foods. For example, at the moment, I eat a lot of yogurts.
9. I love YouTube. I spend most of my spare time watching new videos. Right now I love the Shaytards who do daily vlogs. It's a nice comfort to know they'll be their everyday. (How sad it that?!)
10. I love watching films. My favourite place is the cinema. If I could watch a film everyday or go to the cinema everyday, I would. Sadly, I'm busy. But now I'm on holiday for a while, I'll probably be watching lots and lots of films...And I can't wait!
11. I finally ordered Twin Peaks series one today. (NO SPOILERS PLEASE). I love boxsets. I watched every Skins episode, then Girls series one and now I need something else. So I decided on Twin Peaks and I can't wait!

Wow. That was really hard. Most of them make me sound psychotic. But trust me, (ironic as I said I like to lie) I am pretty normal, these are just things that I notice about myself. Everyone else doesn't notice it. (Believe me, I've asked them).

Now, time to answer 11 questions!

1. Give your full name as it appears on your official documents.

I'm hesitant to answer this question because I'm still embarrassed if people I know find my blog... Ugh. So, I'll just say my first name and middle name: Mabel Clare

   2.    Be honest, can you tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi?

Is it bad that I actually can? It's because I'm obsessed with coke...I drink it most days. (I know, it's bad).

  3. If you were to cook something for me, what would it be? I want your best meal.

Haha, I like this question. Sadly, I'm more of a baker. (I once won an award for a cheesecake I made.) But I would make you a mean bowl of pasta and that cheesecake!

  4. Are you currently attached to a significant other?

I am not and never have been. *Never been kissed*

  5. What is your favorite color combination? Mine is green and purple.

Okay, now I feel bad that I don't have a favourite colour combination..I like blue and grey? It depends, it's all about the dress ;)

  6. Kill, marry, fuck. Kim Kardashian, Severus Snape and the Michellin Tyre guy?

Omg hahaha this is so random! Kill: Michellin Tyre guy (he's freaky) ((do we even know for sure it has a gender?!)) Marry: Snape and Fuck: Kim (I've seen her sex tape...)

  7. Have you read ’50 Shades Of Grey’? If yes, did you enjoy it?

I have not. Apparently it's really badly written so what's the point when you can read The Great Gatsby?

  8. Do you like eating chocolate with nuts and fruits in?

Nope. Nope. Nope.

  9. In school were you ever part of any plays or productions? If yes, what/who did you play?

I once played Little Red Riding Hood. Boom. Lead part.

  10. If you had to sacrifice two of your fingers, which would those two be?

These questions are so random! My two small fingers...

   11. Would you rather travel to somewhere cold or hot for a holiday abroad?

Okay. This is a hard question because I like covering up my body (still not comfortable in it). But I'm going to have to say hot so I can swim.

Wow. They were weird and wonderful! 

People I nominate are: 

1.http://pheoni-x.blogspot.co.uk/
2. http://rosieandthewolf.blogspot.co.uk
3. http://thechicmuse000.blogspot.co.uk/
4. http://surreal-realm.blogspot.co.uk/

I'm only going to nominate these four because it seems that everyone else has way over 200 followers..(And I'm watching a programme about Anne Boleyn and I want to watch it properly).

My questions are:

1. If you were any of Henry VIII's wives, which one would you be?
2. Do you play any instruments?
3. How old are you?
4. Do you have a favourite musical? What's your favourite song from it?
5. What's your favourite film, the one you always go back to when you feel sad?
6. If you could be part of any era what would it be?
7. If you could be in any film what would it be and who would you play?
8. What's your favourite album since 2010?
9. Put the first picture you come across here when you refresh your tumblr or blog timeline:
10. Elephants or giraffes?
11. Do you believe in luck?

So, they're really kinda stupid but oh well.

Thank you again to http://metalrizon.blogspot.co.uk! If I could hug you I would. But I can't. Because this is just a screen. Oh well.

XX

I'M BACK!

How long has it been? Two weeks..? Longer? 
Well, as a lot of you probably know as you're probably going through them as well, I have had lots of exams. That means lots of revision. That means no blogging. But I'm finished now and back to having a life again. 

Even though I was meant to be doing a lot of revision, I actually got up to a lot of things..
Last week I went to see Lana Del Rey. She was a goddess. Her voice was like silver and the night was magical. I managed to get pushed to the front and I got her autograph.. it feels crazy. It was like a religious thing or something. All these teenagers were begging her to touch them and they were touching her and taking pictures. It made me realise that celebrities kind of are like the 'new' religion. Idolatry and all that. Well, I'm not going to in to that today because this is more of a 'what I have been up too' blog. Anyway, she was amazing and I wish I could go back.

I feel really out of place writing this blog, it's been a long time.

I also went to see The Great Gatsby. I've read the book several times and I've studied it so I basically know it inside out so I went in expecting the worst but hoping for the best. In the end I decided...It was alright. The music was bollocks. I don't want to hear Jay-Z when everything else is set in the 1920s! And a lot of the really important bits were missed out. However, I must admit, like my mum said "it did remind me of how good the book is." Which it did. They used a lot of the quotes from the books. For example, "I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life." Fitzgerald is such an amazing writer! It also made me think of how much I wanted to write a novel one day. I've started to think of ideas but they're just not...good. 

I also, randomly, read A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams and loved it. (I'm kind of obsessed now...and you know about my 'phases'). It's a play so I read it in a day, therefore, I want you all to read it now! Or see the film. I don't mind. I just really loved it.

This blog really isn't that great. I've lost my writing skills. Maybe it's because I'm tired after exams or maybe it's because I'm watching X-Men while I type this. Either way, I'm sorry this is really dull. Weirdly enough, I seem to have been nominated for another Versatile award. Thank you very much Luce. And I've been nominated for a Liebster award...I don't know why. But thank you to metalrizon! Seeing as I've done the Versatile one before I'll just do the Liebster one...So that'll be coming soon...

Anyway, thanks for reading. Sorry I've been away and sorry for this dull blog post.
Oh! And I got my haircut. Cool.

xx





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I had a dream about the end of the world.

source

I had a dream the other night that was actually really scary but it wasn't until last night (the night before I had two mocks and had to be up at 7) that I remembered it. Now it's been circulating in my head since. I do realise how annoying/boring it is to hear about other people's dreams but I just feel like telling you some of it.

I had a dream about the end of the world. Yeah, pretty major. But it was one of those dreams where I actually felt it was real - not necessarily for that day but another day. I now think this is going to happen one day, exactly as I dreamt it. (I know how ridiculous but I've been pretty affected by it.)
What I mainly remember is running, a lot of running, to try and find loved ones, but never being able to find them. During this time a black shadow was covering the Earth and televisions (just goes to show how much technology is in my life) were blaring out the news of the end of the world. So I was trying to run out of the shadow just so I could say goodbye to someone, but I couldn't find anyone.
It seems that I would actually be really sad about this, but I don't remember crying. I just remember trying to come to terms with it. I actually remember saying "well at least we'll all die together." Which, if you think about it, is quite nice. No one dies alone and all that soppy stuff. (Now I'm thinking about it, this would be an interesting film/book...)

So anyway, the main reason I'm telling you this is because the night after that dream I couldn't sleep. I spent most of the night thinking about where we go after we die, why we're here, what's our purpose. These are just questions I want to be answered! Why would we be here?! It doesn't make sense to me that no one knows. What is the meaning of life?! (42 - please say there are some Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy fans here). Why do they always seem to come at night? I always seem to have an out-of-body experience where I'm so freaked that I'm me and everyone else is...them. Why are we stuck in this body?

I know a lot of people have these feelings and have these questions - we all do. There's just so many questions that are, annoyingly, going to be left unanswered and for some reason this freaks me out.

(Sorry, this post was rather bizarre). ((Oh, and I fancied a new font)).

Mabel x




This is from Joseph Gordon-Levitt's book The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories.