Pumpkin Party

HALLOWEEN! It's spooky, it's scary and it comes with a hell of a lot of sweets! I love Halloween, with it probably being my favourite holiday very very closely followed by Christmas. I just adore all the scary films, the decorations, the costumes -basically it's utterly perfect in my eyes. So I have to do something to celebrate it!

Epiphany Piece

Bit of a personal one today but I was really proud of it so thought I would share. In my creative writing class we were told to write an epiphany piece -any epiphany we wanted, the only rule being that we couldn't outright say what it was. This is what I created:


There's no beeping. The rhythm has stopped. Halted and silenced like the world itself. All the people around me stand frozen in time, wishing they could just rewind to a better moment. A happy one. I look at everyone's faces carefully, I see new lines around their eyes, new creases around their mouths. Salty trails trace the remnants of running tears, however now everyone's eyes are dry. I didn't think it was possible to run out of tears, but you can. My eyes sting and I know they must be red and sore. There's something caught in my throat but I don't know what it is, it makes me want to be sick and cry out in discomfort at the same time... but I just stay still and silent.

Let us go

Together, watching as sunbeams rise,
Gentle clouds waltz through morning skies,
Birds sing cheery songs of love,
Ducking and diving in the great above,
You hold us tight,
Showing us off in the warm golden light,
We're here for you, oh,
Don't let us go.

We stand together through pouring rain,
Watching as it spirals from the sky and dives to the drain,
Shutting your eyes, holding your head low,
You know,
Soon, you'll have to let us go.

What Uni has taught me

Now, I'm nearing the end of my university experience, going into my 3rd and final year of my degree. But, I know some of you will just be starting. It's scary, yes, but will honestly be some of the best years of your life. And in order to help a little, I've created a quick list of some of the things I've learnt over the years. (Learn through my mistakes and empty purse).

1. No matter how many surveys you complete, you will properly need a proper job. Most places are understanding of University timetables so get your CV out there as soon as you can- before everyone else gets in there first! 
2. When you spend money, put the receipt on 'Receipt Hog'. This handy app uses your receipts for surveys whilst you get 'coins' in return. The coins eventually add up and you can cash them in on Paypal. An extra £5 here and there never hurt anybody.
3. I know when you first move out, it can be very daunting that you have to cook for yourself. That being said, try not to have toooo many takeaways as it will absolutely drain your bank account! Save your money for takeaways with your new friends, rather than just having one all to yourself. (That way you get to split delivery as well!) 

What's the big deal?

Characters

Johnny: a teenager suffering with anorexia.

Nurse Mary: a nurse working at the eating clinic who has a fascination with Johnny. 

Megan: a teenager in the eating clinic. 

SCENE 1

Inside the Nurse’s office, NURSE and MEGAN are sat at the desk.

NURSE: How would you say your week has been Megan?

MEGAN: It’s been okay, yeah.

NURSE: Settling in alright?

MEGAN: I’m getting there now. Finally finished my room.

NURSE: Well that sounds good. Is everyone being nice to you?

MEGAN: Yeah they’re all so welcoming, Johnny’s being so lovely as well.

NURSE: (Pause.) Good, good… What’s he been doing?