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Last night I took a coach to London. Being a student of course I want as cheap travel as possible. So 7 hours on a coach to London... oh boy. Barely slept, cramp everywhere but I felt alive with London as soon as my case rolled on the pavement.
We were in London for an hour or so, getting food and sorted before getting on the hour train to Brighton. Which was far more pleasant than the coach, I did my makeup eat wonderful cupcakes we bought in London.  The closer the train was getting to Brighton the more excited I felt.







Leading up to my firsr trip to Brighton, everyone told me I'd love it and it will be amazing. I hadn't quite believed them. Until I stepped out of Brighton Station, and I have never felt so at home in a place I've never seen before. It was love at first sight, and it became even more so when we explored. Wall murials and art on every corner, shops alive with colour and unique qualities. My soul found its home.
We explored coffee shops and food places, we visited The Lanes, which I see myself spending all my time (as well as money) during University. Brighton is like no other place, it wasn't fast like London, it was chilled and welcoming.
I met someone new, another student who I connected with and it felt amazing. With Brighton I'm not that nervous wreck I am in other cities, I'm not that self concious person in the city I've come from, I feel so relaxed and confident and unique. I have never felt this free or good before, I think Brighton may just be the best thing for me.
We visited the pier, and amusements. Pubs and endless shops. We trullt explored today, and as I walked through the streets each step I knew I was home. The hotel is lovely we are staying in, spacious and spectacular. We've been for drinks and just had such a good first day. I can see myself living here for a long time. It's picturesque and the creative vibes radiate through  me, I am so excited for the future.
Tomorrow, on the cards we have University of Brighton applicant day (the main reason we came down) where I will meet other students, the lecturers, and get tours. I am super excited! After this we plan on shopping as well as stroll along the pebbled beach.  Check back in tomorrow, I am having an early night since I haven't slept much within the last 48 hours!

Brighton Day 1

Tuesday 21 March 2017

I watched Sugar for the first time the other week, it was released in 2013. I have been meaning to watch it for a long time, but due to living outside of the US I haven't been able to until recently. Before I get into what I think about it, and the effect of the film I will tell you a little about it first.
Sugar (2013) Poster
Movie Picture - I don't own this image

From the IMDB SITE;

A 20-year-old homeless girl is suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome on the streets of Hollywood and Venice beach.

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Okay so to some it in my own words, it is a film about homeless young adults, and the struggles they go through on the street and the build up and reasoning why they are there. I saw the promotions of the movie at the time of release on one of the main actor's twitter pages; Marshall Allman. Being a fan of his I was automatically intrigued. Obviously there wasn't just the movie release, and the point of it wasn't to make money. It was to show awareness, show us what it is really like. There are so many things we are oblivious too because it may not "concern" us, Sugar and the campaigning behind it really opens your eyes to things. It is obviously so good of these people to produce something that can have an impact, and also showing support for the homeless youth.

Being a teenager myself, I admit I do take things for granted. I am ignorant to certain things, and I shouldn't be.  When I watched Sugar, my eyes were opened. Even a week later, and several movies later, I am still in this aftermath of thoughts. Sugar's story was unique, and the whole film was beautiful, emotional and real. The best thing was that it was real, it didn't come across as exggerarated or Sugar coated, it was real and in your face. It hits your heart because, as a teen myself with a loving family and a roof over my head, it made me reflect on a lot of things, and even feel guilty that perhaps I should be a lot more open minded and less selfish.

I adored watching it, it was emotional and personal. I liked how it was from Sugar's point of view, we got to be in her thoughts. Also I admit I had a good cry, it may just be my favourite film yet.

I don't want to give it all away if you haven't seen it before, but I highly recommend you to watch it! It is life changing, and not only are you becoming aware of homeless youth you are getting entertained.

SPOILER ALERT!! - I CRIED WHEN MARSHALL DIED, IT WAS SAD AND WELL KIND OF TYPICAL SOME FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN SO FAR OF HIS WORK HIS CHARACTERS EITHER AREN'T IN IT ENOUGH, THEY DIE OR THEY HAVE F*****D UP DEARLY. HOWEVER, HE IS A REALLY GOOD ACTOR ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVOURITES, HE PLAYED ANOTHER AMAZING PART!!


I'm watching A LOT of movies these days due to time off so I will be posting more Movie reviews!

Sugar (Movie Review)

Friday 10 July 2015