Reviewed – Big Hero 6

Happy Saturday everyone – hope you’re all having a great one! Have a fun weekend whatever you’re up to (and maybe let me know what you did by commenting :D). As promised here I am with another post after so long. Hope you enjoy it!

So I watched Big Hero 6 a few weeks ago, and like anyone else I thought that this was going to be like Frozen all over again; over-hyped, over-promoted and overly annoying. It was a surprise then, to see such a aesthetically pleasing film that has a plot line which is complex yet simple enough for both adults and children alike to understand. Not many would realise, but Big Hero 6 is in fact inspired by the superhero Marvel comic (of the same name), which takes place in Japan originally, instead of the fictional San Fransokyo (portmanteau of San Francisco and Tokyo) portrayed in the film.

(Below are examples of the animation that can be seen in the film. Note: I screenshot these images myself, however I don’t claim the work to be mine as it is owned by Disney)

 

Update

Sorry I’ve neglected this blog a lot (I couldn’t believe it- it’s almost been a whole year since I’ve posted anything new!), but I do have new posts coming up, so keep a look out for those in the next few weeks. Will try and update more often. Most likely posts will be on a weekly basis.

N x

Easter weekend thoughts

Family time. There’s a lot to be said about it, but one of the main reasons it’s so important is that it really helps you to connect with not just your family but yourself as well. Often we have 2 sides to ourselves; a home side and a work side. I think it’s by knowing, respecting and being comfortable with the home side of ourselves, can we have the enthusiasm and the drive that’s needed for the work side. 

By balancing both sides of ourselves and paying equal attention to them both, we can become well-rounded people.

Just something to reflect on this Easter weekend. Have a good one (and try not to eat too many chocolates!),

N x

“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today”

“Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today” – Thomas Jefferson

It was with this in mind that I recently pursued (what is one of the things on my bucket-list) and got a nose piercing.

Normally I am the sort of person who has a lot of things they want to do, but then actually getting down to doing them it’s another matter altogether – so finally getting around to getting my nose pierced is a big deal.

The quote by Jefferson really got me thinking – I mean why wait for tomorrow to roll around? Why not do something today?

Hope you all bite the bullet and get things done sooner rather than later! Oh and comment on what things you’ve done recently too – I’d love to hear about them!

 

Have a brilliant day!

N x

Reviewed – Katy Perry’s Prism

Stars: 3 out of 5 ★★★ 

Katy’s back with a Roar and the song kicks off with a catchy drum beat and lyrics that are really empowering. An upbeat feel-good song that was already a sure-fire hit before the album released, the quirky lyrics make this song stand out and makes you feel uplifted after listening to it. The album overall has something for foot-tappers and melancholics alike, but the songs that really stood out for me were, Legendary Lovers, Birthday, International Smile and Walking On Air.

In Legendary Lovers,the sitar give the song an Indian vibe, and has a catchy infectious vibe, that’s hard to shake off long after listening to it, whereas Birthday, a song that is peppy and filled with innuendos, has a much more upbeat rhythm to it and can take a few plays getting used to.

International Smile is yet another infectious and catchy song by the chart topping kitty kat and is guaranteed to leave you humming along.

Walking On Air has the 90s written all over it, with its techno beats it reminds you of CeCe’s iconic song Finally and other 90s dance songs – definitely one to listen to if you’re feeling nostalgic and in the mood for a fun feel-good song.

Writing her own songs in a time when most artists rely on others to write, Perry proves she’s talented with lyrics such as “heaven is jealous of our love angels are crying from up above” and “never knew karma could be so rewarding and bring me to your light”.

Unconditionally and International Smile are the unsung heroes of the album, whilst Birthday and Walking On Air lead the album’s sound overall. Give it a listen if you’re into sweet Pop, cool melodies and songs that you can hum along to, but otherwise give it a miss.

 

The King’s Speech – Review

Even though this film is almost 4 years old – I really liked watching this and below is my review.

Centred around the late King George VI’s (or Bertie as he is known to his family) speech impediment and sudden succession to the throne, The King’s Speech is an emotional roller coaster of a ride. The film opens with the impending death of King George V and his eldest son’s reluctancy to take the throne.

Weird Days

~ Avoids all the shoes being thrown in my direction….~ Yes I’m back from the abyss, sorry for the huge absence, life got in the way. This week was quite fun taking a look at all the interesting (if not weird) days of various months. We were all assigned to a particular month and I got September. But nothing much happens in September I hear you ask? Well prepare to be fully amazed at the wonderful and interesting days that happen in the month of September;

• Be Late for Something Day (5th)

The perfect excuse for turning up late to that important meeting/lecture/date/event. Finally a day that everyone (especially the procrastinators amongst us) can all agree that we love – I mean who doesn’t love an extra excuse for being late? I’ll be celebrating this day a lot more!

• International Literacy Day (8th)

Here’s one for all you people who are good with words – a chance for you to express your sophisticated side and impress your friends with your extensive array of vocabulary (dictionary.com is your friend for this one).

• Wonderful Weirdos Day (9th)

This is just plain fun – if I was doing a feature on this – it’d be purely user-led because I’d want to see all your random and weird pictures! Also this is a perfect day for releasing your random/fun side out and it’s another excuse for acting immature (like we need an excuse!).

That’s all for now,

Neela x

 

Surprise Queensgate Market

What is Grade II listed, won an award for Market Hall of the Year 2013, has a specially made asymmetric 21-part roof and to top it all off, is in the heart of England? Of course, it’s Huddersfield’s very own Queensgate Market in Yorkshire.

The thriving, bustling market is one I sadly didn’t use to frequent very often, but over the past few weeks I have ventured into the market, and I can safely say that I will definitely be visiting again.
The sights and sounds are a sensory delight, as visitors are greeted by smells of flowers, books, food and meat amongst other things. The traders are warm and friendly (as are the people on the whole), and the variety of stalls and shops are quite vast, having at least 60 stalls within the market.

Not many will know that part of the market used to hold the former County Borough Station and has the Latin words ‘Juvat Impigros Deus’ translated as ‘God helps the diligent’ – and this certainly rings true for the town of Huddersfield, as the small town prides itself in supporting local businesses with the Examiner Business Awards.

When Friedrich Engels visited Huddersfield in 1845 he called it “the handsomest town by far of all the factory towns in Lancashire and Yorkshire by reason of its charming situation and modern architecture,” and this is certainly true as the town boasts beautiful plentiful countryside and scenery that is certainly hard to find elsewhere.

So that was my take on the market, do you have any interesting stories you’d like to share? If you do – then leave a comment below and tell me all about it!

Until next time,

Neela x

Favourite Days Out In Yorkshire

Hey there – I’m back yet again. This week we were paired up to find out what people’s favourite things to do on their days out in Yorkshire are. So enough about the task – see what people came up with:

Rebecca Legg, 30, from Huddersfield said: “I like walking the walls in York it’s something different and fun.” For those of you that don’t know York it is a beautiful city in the North of Yorkshire, and is known for its history as well as being a vibrant metropolitan city.
Anne Hardy, 77, from Huddersfield said: “I love going to Halifax, I have a friend there and there’s a nice Marks and Spencer, it’s a nice small town and it has a great market.”
Simon Garrick, 22, from Pudsey said: “I really enjoy visiting Bolton Abbey, it’s peaceful and quiet and I find the historical aspect interesting.”
Mrs Jean Gee, 65, from Leeds said: “I like to go to Huddersfield city centre, the people are polite and there’s more choice of shops.”
Alison Booth, 42, from Huddersfield said: “For me it’s weather specific but I’m fond of Whitby, I love the timeless feel and old fashioned shops. There’s a bit of everything there from York to Brighton and the history is fascinating.”

So as you can tell, there’s almost no limit to the fun things you can do in Yorkshire. I’d definitely recommend that you try out at least one, if not more of the places mentioned above and that’s all from me for this week.
Until next time,

Neela x

Magazine Genres

Hi there, back again with a new adventure – today we were all in groups, sent loose on the people of Huddersfield all in the name of journalism. Our task this week was to find out how many different magazine genres there are (there’s a lot by the way…), to find bizarre names of magazines and to find out exactly what people are reading.
What I (and 2 of my fellow students) found out was that women in particular, liked to read gossipy, so-called ‘shooting-the-breeze’ type of magazines such as ‘Chat’ and ‘Take a Break’, whilst men in general liked the hobby-centric magazines, such as ‘British Woodworking’ and ‘Photoshop CS6’. One woman we interviewed liked ‘Take a Break’ saying “I liked the celebrity gossip”.
On our adventure, we were shocked to find on closer inspection, that there were more than 40 types of magazines! Just some of these included knitting, fishing, motoring, holidays, home & lifestyle, sci-fi, weddings and hair. There were so many – we simply didn’t have time to write them all down, but as seen in the picture below, there are tons!

(image taken from http://www.solarnavigator.net/media/magazines.htm)

We also found out that there was a ‘Trout & Salmon’ magazine (insert shocked face here), which surprised my group and the rest of the class, once we’d told them all. As the craft market is getting popular I thought I’d take a look at some magazines centred around that. One magazine that stood out to me was ‘Crafter’s Inspiration’, which is part of the Country and Lifestyle section – a specialist craft magazine catered to the needs of beginners and advanced people alike. The magazine also has freebies from time to time including free CDs, stamp sets and cards if you wanted to start crafting yourself.
So as you can see, we unearthed quite a lot during our session today – until the next adventure.

Neela 🙂