little lamb on a hill

Sometimes I wish I was small.

Not so small that I didn't exist, because that's selfish, mercenary and I'm not a coward.

I just wish I was small enough to remain unnoticed at times.

So that I could be carried around in someone's pocket.

Casual observer.

Removed.

Remote.

Reserved.

My status on facebook at 22:07 yesterday was "little lamb on a hill", which is a line from Yes, I Am Blind by Morrissey.

I can't find the original on youtube, so this will have to do.

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seventeen is my favourite number

Today has been rather a languid and apathetic day.

I didn't sleep very well, had to go to the doctor's and watched a documentary on the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy (it was a Culture Show special on BBC2, check it out on iPlayer)

But, as it was my brother's birthday recently, we have chocolate cake in the house. So I put on my favourite dress and had a bedroom picnic (:

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loiter

Oh, hi Photo Booth.

I really ought to buy myself a camera. Probably a digital one, even though I'm seriously in love with the Lomography Diana+ and the Fujifilm Instax or whatever it's called.

But for now I guess we'll stick with the grainy and discoloured effort that is webcam.

I think I spent too much time waiting today.

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preparation

When one goes shopping, one must remember to:

1) Wear separates, in order to avoid spending a long time in the changing rooms.

T; Primark. Skirt; American Apparel, I live in it. Socks; Primark

2) Bring a nice big bag, with a tote inside it.

From Absolute Vintage, just off Brick Lane

3) Wear sensible shoes that are quick to get on and off.

I ignored this one and went for Victorian style shoes that lace up like Victorian style shoes. I'm not exaggerating. But they look pretty.

Topshop sale!

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confusion in her eyes that says it all

Necklace, Topshop.

My latest purchase shows that the recent (well, it's been this way for a while, let's face it) nautical obsession is continuing. Got a dress from River Island a couple of weeks ago but I'm waiting for warmth and bare legs before that gets an outing. Rather than the make-up applied 14 hours ago/school uniform/no nail varnish combination that's going on above.

Whilst taking this photo I found the last one I'd taken on Photo Booth to be rather... blue:

Brooch; Luella. Cardigan; vintage.

A friend complained that my black and white msn display picture was annoying, and that it needed colour. Unfortunately brown hair and pale skin made the next attempt pretty much black and white, so I whipped off my brooch (my first Luella!!!) and put it prominently in view.. in my mouth. It reminds me of something, but I don't know what?

Apologies if this post seems a bit disjointed, my work ethic is currently zero and I have history coursework and a German oral to prepare for as well as the heaps of homework that is slowly mounting up, as well as a little writing project I've got going underway.... workworkwork, and not the time to do it in!

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shot

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