In three days, my A level exams will start. And no, I have not started studying yet.
This whole 'OMG I didnt study, WTF AM I DOING, I SHOULD STUDY' is actually getting pretty old now.
I mean, do I really think saying all of these things, and obsessing about not studying will GET me anywhere?
No. I dont.
But I still do it.
*shoots self*

Anyway, enough about that.
SO, its was Mother's Day on Sunday. My sister, Amy  [not her real name] and I were thinking of surprising her later, in the evening with something nice, since Mom had forgotten that it was MD. But then, Amy's friend sent her a text message: 'HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! This is for all the lovely mothers out there, who make us feel special! I love you!'
Major surprise FAIL.
I didnt know actually. Mom and I were out shopping and I asked her, 'Mom, you said 'thanks' to Zanna, what was that all about?'
Mom: 'She sent me a lovely mothers day message.. unlike my own daughters'
And I swear, it really did sound like her words were in italics.

So OBVIOUSLY this called for desperate measures. All of us contributed enough money to buy my mom, whos a HUGE chocoholic, enough choclate to last her a month.
It cost a LOT thought. Nearly one thousand rupees. But it was worth it! Her huge smile on seeing the candy was immensely heart warming. Not to mention the cute last minute card.
All in all, Mother's Day was pretty good.
How was YOUR Mother's Day spent?

In other news, I'm eating Chicken Biryani at the moment, and it is absolutely deeleeesh. And to all the desis reading my blog, yes, the red squiggly line DID show up on words such as 'Biryani'.

  Chicken Biryani, with Raita=<3 [Basically spicy chicken rice, with yogurt]

So I was reading a bazillion book blogs the other day, and I have come to the conclusion that a personal book blog is something I shouldn't be doing. It either has to be a personal blog, or a book blog. So heres what I'm going to do, I'll make another blog, just for all the book stuff, and I'll keep this one for any and every other thing.


For example, did you know The Grudge 3 is out? I didn't, until I caught my sisters watching it the other day. I couldnt join them since I was too tired/had other stuff to do, but after these wretched exams are over I am deff going to plop down, with two huge bowls of Extra Extra Butter Popcorn, and Honey Butter Popcorn and watch all the amazing movies I'm missing.

Movies I Cannot WAIT to Watch [but have to]/Am Waiting For:

1. The Grudge 3
2. Dear John
3. The Last Song
4. Remember Me
5. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
6. Beastly
7. Kick Ass

Okay so these are just a few, right from the top of my head. I'll add other names to this list later.
What about you, what movies are you saving up/waiting to watch in the summers? Remember, comments are very much appreciated!

Oh, one more thing I wanted to talk about.
As you might have noticed, I've been taking part in a lot of giveaways recently. The thing is, some of them have ended, but NO winners have been announced! I get that they might have contacted the winner through email, but I feel that they should also announce the winner/s on their blog! Its much easier to accept you lost that way, and not keep thinking things like 'Oh wait, maybe they forgot to announce the winner! I have to obsessively keep checking this blog to find out who won.'

So please, if you're a blogger who does this, just announce the winner on your page, it will take less than 5 minutes, I promise!
Haha, okay I've bored you guys enough.

On a funny note, this video will have you amused in no time, because its Shane Dawson. The guy knows how to blow your mind.
WARNING: Do NOT watch this if you're easily offended!



Love,
CLG

Even More Giveaways. [Why yes, I HAVE lost it.]

*This is one of the sexsiet book giveaway I've entered. Do check it out here:
http://cleverlyinked.blogspot.com/2010/04/birthday-phenomenon.html
First place gets TEN books!

*Laura is giving away some pretty awesome things on her blog! These include makeup, nail polish and.. candy!
http://technopathetic.blogspot.com/2010/04/130-followers-giveaway.html :D


But I really need to start studying. Jeez.

Oh well.

Love,
CLG

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

From GoodReads:
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along.
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.
For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life. 


So, instead of cracking the good ol' Bio book open, I decided, what the heck, and finished Hush, Hush. I have to admit, I didnt know if I'd like it or not. I've read some reviews of it. All of them were positive of course but they all said how it was about a lot of action and stuff. So, even though I had the book for a while, I didn't read it immediately.
But then I decided, what the heck. People kept on raving about it, it topped many 'Want to Read' and 'Books I Love' lists, the romance was supposed to be great and well, all I can say is, I'm glad I did.

Hush, Hush was AMAZING :D
I'll give it 3.5 stars, out of 5.

Warning, the below MAY contain spoilers.

The romance between Nora and Patch is purely electric. The sparks fly the moment they meet, and all you want the to do is shut the hell up and kiss already! That was probably one of the most annoying parts of the book. The suspense was really dragged out, to the point where it got super annoying. I mean,at times I wanted to rip my hair out and ask Patch why he was being so secretive! But I guess the whole point of writing it in Nora's POV was this. Becca Fitzpatrick is a seriously talented writer. She makes you feel Nora's angst and annoyance in a very believable way, [which may, or may not be a good thing at times!] and you have NO idea whats going to happen, till the very end. One thing this book isn't, is predictable. I had no idea whatsoever that the ending would be the way it was.
The other positive thing about Hush, Hush is that its a book all wrapped up at the end. A sequel would be nice [and there is one, coming out] but the reader doesn't really demand one. It could be a stand alone novel, and you would be pretty happy with it!
Something that annoyed me, a bit though, was Nora herself. At times, she seemed a little fluff brained, and week at the knees, always needy and very confused. But I guess even though the ending proved she was strong enough, I would have liked to see that strength at other instances in the novel too!
I like the whole thing about Angels, its a pretty refreshing take on the fantasy/paranormal element, and in all honesty, I'm really getting sick of all the Vampire books out there!


*end of possible spoilers*

Overall, Hush, Hush was a GREAT read. I picked it up, and couldn't put it down until I got to the very last page. Its the sort of book which leaves a happy, fuzzy glow inside of you, and the romance, even though is harmless enough is well described and [in my book] pretty steamy. [The perfect sort, if you ask me.]
I can't wait for the sequel!

Thats it for now..

Much love,

CLG.

More Giveaways!

Okay, so I promised myself I would START STUDYING and STOP procrastinating.
It hasn't worked before, I dont know why I expected it to work now.

So, here are some more yummlicious giveaways! Books and Makeup= <3

Books:

-La Femme Readers is having a nice spring cleaning book giveaway!
http://lafemmereaders.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-cleaning-giveaway.html

Makeup:

-This That My Life has some very delicious lip balms to give away! THIS IS INTERNATIONAL! :D
http://suzannamansour.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveawaylip-blam-that-tastes-like.html

With flavors such as these, I would love to throw my Vaseline pot away! 

-Adorable Necklace!
http://www.westervin.com/blog/2010/05/03/giveaway-corazon-de-galleta/

Okay, I'm going to try to study now.
Wish me luck.

Love,
CLG

Baby Steps and A LOT OF GIVEAWAYSSS!!

Have I ever mentioned by brother? He is one year old and super adorable.
He just had his first birthday on the 3rd of April, and today, he took his first steps! Yes, our little bundle of joy can finally walk!
I was very excited. I mean hes been crawling up a storm for quite a few months now, and today he finally walked in a line, albeit a wobbly one, right up to me. He was laughing too, the whole way, which made it even more adorable and OHSOCUTE!
Haha I love him.
It was a total 'AAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWW' moment.

But then while I hugged him, he bit my shoulder.
And that folks, was definitely NOT an 'AAWW' moment.

In other news, today, I was whiling away time, as per usual. I stumbled through many book blogs, and for some amazing reason, most of them seemed to be having drool-worthy, and VERY sexy giveaways!

Here are some of the really good ones, in case you want to join in the freebie fun too!

*This is like a MEGA SUPER DUPER book giveaway. If I win this, I will be insanely happy for at least a year. No joke.
http://bloodybookaholic.blogspot.com/2010/02/ridiculously-awesome-contest.html

*Another MEGA giveaway. I hope I actually win something out of this. It is brilliant.
http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/2010/05/500-followers-box-of-books-giveaway.html


*I would love to win these books, I read the reviews of Before I Fall, and they were very yummy. http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/2010/04/harperteen-prize-pack-giveaway.html

*This book sounds RIGHT up my alley. Love, then get married in the perfect family. HAHA, if my friends are reading this, shut up. http://lafemmereaders.blogspot.com/2010/04/i-now-pronounce-you-someone-else.html IHOPEIWINNNN.

*This one is interesting too, and you can actually choose out of four very cool books.
http://alainereading.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-giveaway.html

* The Book Pixie has several amazing giveaways of her fav books!
http://thebookpixie.blogspot.com/2010/04/books-i-enjoyed-giveaway-2.html

* This book sounds SO cool! A princess SUBSTITUTE? Genius. http://readthisbook.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/5-copies-of-princess-for-hire-to-be-won/?blogsub=confirming#subscribe-blog

*Some AWESOME Makeup giveaways! How cool would it be if I win one of THESE?
1-http://piecesofkatie-jane.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-back-with-giveaway.html
2-http://getreadyforsummer2010.blogspot.com/2010/04/giant-giveaway-chanel-particuliere-opi.html
Shes giving away ALL this brilliant stuff:
1. CHANEL PARTICULIERE 505 nail polish from Spring 2010 collection (Do I need to tell you it is SOLD OUT everywhere? ;))

2. THE BODY SHOP Neroli Jasmin shower gel & body lotion (both 50ml)

3. MAYBELLINE Dream Sunglow Bronzing Booster

4. CHINA GLAZE ENTOURAGE nailpolish

5. CIATE : One Coat a Day (base polish), Hang Over Cure (treatment for cuticles), Super Sexy Dry (drying drops)

6. CALVIN KLEIN Ultimate edge Gel Eyeliner in shade 301 Cocoa Sheen (with mini brush)

7. H&M BRACELET (pink coral color with gold, perfect for spring/summer)

8. CIATE Pink Nail File

9. JILL SANDER SUN EDT 100ml (without alcohol, perfect for summer)

10. NYX LIPSTICKS in 3 colours: Electra, Indian Pink, Circle

11. NAIL ART FIMO fruits (3x10)

12. ELDORA FALSE LASHES B127

13. MORGAN STREET Lip Balm Chocolate Cake

14. 5 SHE STYLEZONE Nailpolishes

15. OPI nailpolish LA- PAZ-ITIVELY HOT normal version + MATTE version

16. THE BODY SHOP RASPBERRY Body Butter 200ml

17. FRUCTIS Elastic Power Fix Hairspray

Sexy right? I agree.

3-http://the-lacquerista.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-first-giveaway13-pc-collistar.html
Shes giving a special preference to International followers! I hope this one I win, because we all know how scarce and lame cosmetics are over here in Pakiland.



Weeeeeeeelllllllllll. Thats about it I guess, for now. I am SO tired. I've been entering giveaways left-right-and-center, in hope of winning SOMETHING.

InshAllah, this shall be my lucky 384732754 try?

Haha.

I'm off.

Love,

CLG.

First Exam?

Its a little more than a week away. Seriously? Seriously. Today as per normal, I was thinking about myself. Of how much I have changed. I have changed a lot. And I do not like it one bit. Oh fuck. Dropped my iPod again. I need a break. It isn't likely. I HAVE stuck the AS Level time table on my door. But actually studying, is an entirely different story. Today in Physics, I was even more depressed than usual. I realized that I had a million question, but zero guts. Because that's what its come down to. Guts. Courage. I'm scared of being laughed at, at being ridiculed, and that fear is pushing me swiftly into the shadows. I have realized that my school is special, but not in the way I thought it would be. It is special for people who are strong, hardworking and don't need a sharp kick, once in a while. People who know the actual meaning of 'responsibility' and actually act upon it. It is not for people like me. And that will be my undoing. Okay that totally sounded poetic. But no. I mean, fuck okay, in my old school, I seriously did not give a second thought to what the 'others' might think. I was confident, popular and had a strong circle of friends. Yes, I didn't get amazing grades, [except for English and math],but that was purely because I was too carefree. My and my friends were too focused on having a good time then actually pay attention to what the the teacher was saying, though the days I DID pay attention, I had no problem in getting my misunderstandings cleared. The teachers were losers, only good at their subject nothing else. My fellow classmates were nice but I wasn't in awe of them, and the best thing was, I knew they wouldn't be purposely mean to me, just for 'something to talk about'. Okay, Its not as if it was all rainbows and sunshine, but it was better than this. Way better. My teachers here are full of themselves. And I hate that. I'm doing okay in Bio because my teacher- even though 'full of herself' is a pretty darn good one. She makes us do things, stays in touch, and actually cares she has an acid tongue, but the thing is, she doesn't single people out and sneer at them for not being the smartest in class or for not trying. She, in her own way, motivates us, asks for our opinions and in her own twisted way, makes us care. We share a love hate relationship, but I dearly hope she is the one teaching me next year as well. My Physics and Chem teachers? Yeah they hate me. And I have to say, sometimes? The feeling is pretty mutual. They're everything Ms M is not and more. And yeah, they do the singling-out thing pretty well, if you ask me. I think I may go to Lahore for my second year after all. The thing is, I'm really confused. If I go to Lahore, I will definitely get all the help I need studies-wise, but I'll be missing out on all the amazing activities here! But I guess, thats not that big of a sacrifice. I'll still get to see my friends, since I'm sure I wont completely uproot myself from here, but I dont know. Its a lot to think about. And I need to get through these torturous exams first. I need help. Or maybe, I need to grow up, stop whining and face the cold and bitter truth: This is my life, and waiting around for someone to come and fix it up will be a waste of it. I gotta slay my own dragon. I have to rescue me. Ah. I'm so messed up. Whatever. We'll see. Shut up brain. CLG.