Christmas Book Collection

Hello!

Well, I've had a great few days with my family and friends, and I'm back to my blog now, just in time for New Years.

Well, my family all know I'm a read-a-holic, so here are the books I received and plan to read over the next couple of months.

So, here goes - beware, there are quite a few!

 - the 'Once Upon a Prom' trilogy by Jeanine Le Ny, which includes the books Dream, Dress and Date

 - Frozen Stiff by Sherry Shahan

 - Theater Shoes by Noel Streatfeild

 - The Winds of Heaven by Judith Clarke

 - 172 Hours on the Moon by Johan Harstad

 - The Name of the Game was Murder by Joan Lowery Nixon

 - Spirit Seeker, also by Joan Lowery Nixon

 - Hostage by Willo Davis Roberts

 - Don't Look Behind You by Lois Duncan

My Sewing-Books:

 - Stitch Step by Step by Maggi Gordon and Ellie Vance

 - Lovely Things to Make for Girls of Slender Means by Eithne Farry

My Guilty Pleasures:

 - Nancy Drew: Model Menace

 - Nancy Drew: Model Suspect

(I've been reading Nancy Drews since I was 11 ☺)

and a treat I bought for myself:

 - Theodore Boone by John Grisham

My parents asked if I wanted something BIG like a laptop or a computer or something, or a selection of books from my list. Can you guess which I chose?

Also, thank you to:

 - my aunt in New Zealand for 'The Winds of Heaven' ☺

 - my aunt and uncle in London for 'Stitch Step-by-Step' ☺

I love how my family always give me a choice: Tech stuff, or book stuff!

Needless to say, I practically always choose books!

So, anyway, I'll leave you to your New Year's Eve fun, and I'll be back tomorrow with my new year post!

Have a great New Years Eve!

Dayzee x

A Very Merry Christmas to All!

Hello All!

Just a quick Teenageticket message to say:

My very best wishes to everyone! I'll be back in a few days!

Byee

Dayzee xx

TV Review - Doctor Who Series 7

Hello All!

In my second-to-last post before Christmas, I'm going to be talking about the first part of Dr Who Series 7, which was broadcast from September, and also about what we can expect from the Christmas Special, which will be broadcast on BBC 1 on Christmas Day.

So, Starting from Episode 1, here's how the series has gone so far:

Episode 1: Asylum of the Daleks: Our first viewing of the acting talents of Jenna-Louise Coleman, soon to be the Doctor's newest assistant.

Episode 2: Dinosaurs on a Spaceship: In which Rory's dad discovers a sense of adventure, and there are dinosaurs!....on a spaceship!

Episode 3: A Town Called Mercy: The Doctor saves an American town from a new alien: The Gunslinger. The Gunslinger was a man, who was experimented on to create a cyborg by a citizen of the town. The Gunslinger came to find this scientist, Jex, to find revenge, but Jex takes his own life to save the town, and the Gunslinger settles down as Sheriff. The End....

Episode 4: The Power of Three: Nasty little creepy black box thingys! Eeek!

Episode 5: The Angels take Manhattan: A tear-jerking farewell to Amy and Rory. I actually cried....it was so sad, and so romantic....I feel the tears coming!

So, what's to come in Episode 6, The Christmas Special, I hear you cry? Well...

 - Clara, played by Jenna-Louise Coleman takes on the role of the Doctor's assistant full time

 - There are creepy snowmen....

 - There is a kiss for the doctor! (we don't know if it is a romantic one, or a genetic-code-swap-like-he-did-with-Martha style one ☺)

So, anyway, check out the trailer on the BBC Website (or youtube), and look forward to the Special, on Christmas Day at 5.15pm.

Don't miss it!

Byee

Dayzee xx

TV Review - Downton Abbey Series 3

Hello all!

In time for the 2012 Christmas Special season, over the next week I will be reviewing some of the major TV series' of the past year, and revealing some of the details which we've been told about the shows respective Christmas Specials.

I'm starting with the ITV television series Downton Abbey, mainly because I have just recieved a boxed set of series 3 as a gift from my grandparents, but also because it is one of two Christmas Specials which I really will be glued to the screen throughout.

Well, to start with, I only discovered Downton when the repeats of series 1 and 2 were being shown in readiness for the start of series 3. I fell in love with them, and watched every single one, then sat impartiently waiting for the start of series 3.

In my opinion, series 2 was the best, simply because it was the series in which Anna and Mr Bates' love blossomed, and those who know me will know I can't resist a good romantic wedding ☺

However, I really enjoyed series 3. For those of you who haven't yet watched it all (shame on you!); here's a spoiler alert.

Spoilers!!

Sybil's death was so sad, and so unexpected. I actually cried. I know, I rarely cry at TV, but I really liked her and Tom as a couple, and there was going to be a baby, and it was all perfect, and then... Noooooo!

Unlike many, I quite enjoyed the tension between Matthew and Robert over the plans for the estate! I know it sounds strange, but I spent the entire series waiting to find out who would win!

And finally, a quick peek at the Downton Christmas special.

The family are leaving to visit Duneagle Castle in the Scottish highlands, where Lady Rose (who we met in series 3) is staying.

There may be a love interest back at home in Downton for Mrs Patmore, and one for Tom Branson (Ahhhh...I *heart* Tom ☺☺).  



There is to be a new maid back at Downton, a fair in the village and plenty of romance up in Scotland at Duneagle Castle.

And....well, with all of that to come, who knows what else we'll see on Christmas Day?

Byee

Dayzee
xx

Two Christmas/Holiday Shopping Planners

Hello all!

Not posting a Weekly round up this week - been v. busy with a school show, so I haven't had much free time this week ☺.

I've also been busy over the past few days beginning to make my new 2013 planner pages, which I'll hopefully share in the coming weeks!

To start with, I'd like to give you two of my newest pages, my Christmas Gift planner and my Holiday Gift planner. They are fundamentally the same, but I wanted to make one for those who, like me, celebrate Christmas, and those who celebrate other festivals.

Both pages include space for 14 names and gift ideas, have a cheerful quote and cute little image to brighten your planner!

And best of all.....

They're both FREE!

Christmas is Coming Gift List Planner

Happy Holidays Gift List Planner

Enjoy, and have a great week!

Dayzee x