I thought
this was going to be really hard to do, but it actually wasn’t (well, until I
got to Z). Emmie of Carpe Diem Emmie had done this post before to celebrate 2000
twitter followers and I thought I’d give it a go because I liked the idea of
it.
So here we
go.
The A-Z of
Me:
A is for
awkward. I have to be one of the most awkward people on the planet. I can make
normal everyday situations something totally let-the-ground-swallow-me-up-I
hate-myself awkward. I’ll have a conversation with someone and think it is
going alright, then later when I am driving home or about to go to sleep the
same evening, I’ll remember something completely awkward and embarrassing I
said and spend the rest of the week cringing at it.
B is for
books. Most of my books are stored away in my wardrobe as I simply do not have
enough room to put them on my shelves. I’m hoping to put some up on my walls,
but I need to put some shelves up first.
C is for
creative. I have a very crazy imagination underneath all this normal (…really?...well,
slightly less crazy) exterior.
D is for
dreams. I am a dreamer. I always have been. I’m always under the impression
that if I work hard and wait long enough all of my dreams will come true. I
find dreams and dreaming fascinating and I’ve heard a about people keeping a
dream diary for their writing. I wonder if I could create the next Frankenstein’s
monster? (My actual dreams can be quite weird at times too).
E is for
eczema. I have a lot of allergies, but the biggest one I used to suffer very
badly from was eczema. At the age of 2, I was wrapped up in bandages because I
had it so bad that I would rub my wrists and legs against the carpet until they
bled - it was that itchy!
F is for forgetful.
I will hop down the stairs and go into the kitchen. I’ll look around and
completely forget what I went in there for. Hop back up the stairs and then
realise what I wanted. Back we go.
G is for
grown-up. I am only eight-teen. I am still very young, goofy and childish (very
childish!). I don’t want to grow up. Period. I am Holden Caulfield.
H is for hot
chocolate. I haven’t ate a chocolate bar or chocolate cake in almost 2 years.
It was my new years resolution in 2014 not to eat chocolate for the year
(somehow I managed it!) But I said that this year I could eat it whenever I
wanted, only I haven’t. However, one thing chocolatey that I just had to have
was a nice hot chocolate. To me, in these wintry months, there is nothing
better than snuggling up by the fire with a furry jumper, slippers and a warm
cup of hot chocolate.
I is for Iris
by Goo Goo Dolls. As I’ve already mentioned before, this is my favourite song
ever!
J is for
jelly babies. These are my favourite sweets.
K is for
Katie. My beautiful sister, who is also the sassiest and moodiest person I know,
but I love her.
L is for
laughter. I find other people’s laughter hilarious. One of my favourite things
in the world (legit) is the sound of awkward laughter. That kind of deep, slow,
awkward laugh just cracks me up all the time. Laughter is contagious and I love laughing.
M is for
Marie. I have always hated my double-barrel last name (partly because teachers
always used to call me Randall at school). When I used to go into Waterstones
and gawp at the rows and rows of novels stacked up high on shelves, I always
imagined what it would be like to find my name on one of them. I always imagined
it would say Lauren Marie (Marie is my middle name). So, I guess, Lauren Marie
is my pen name. And p.s. I still do imagined my name on the side of books. That
would be mental.
N is for
nursery. Oh those were the days. Watching kipper the dog in a circle around the
block of a TV box with a dear friend of mine. I hate the thought of losing
touch of a best friend who I’ve known for 16 years! But, I guess, we lead two
completely different lives. The good thing I know is that, no matter how long
it has been, whenever we meet up, it will be just like nursery again. Literally.
O is for
online. I’ll be honest, I found this one the hardest to come up with, because ‘I’
was already taken (i.e. internet). But it’s the same thing so, yeah. For most
people living in the 21st century the internet is such an important
thing. It is a very powerful thing as well. I’m always on things like twitter
and YouTube. The internet allows people all over the world to connect with each
other which I think is super powerful (and at times quite scary).
P is for
photos. Now I can appreciate a beautiful picture of a sunset or a boat sailing
in the tranquil waters like most people, but my favourite pictures are ones
that contain memories. I want to start a collage of photos on ones of my
bedroom walls because there is just something so lovely about looking back at
great moments in your life with the people that you love.
Q is for
quiet. Hmm. I don’t know whether I am more shy or quiet. Naturally, I am a shy
person. I don’t like being the centre of attention. But, I am very open (a bit
too much sometimes). I have a tendency to mumble which makes me seem very quiet
and when I get embarrassed, I tend to speak quieter.
R is for
random. I am an extremely random person. You do not want to know what is going
on in this lil brain of mine.
S is for
scarves. I’m not one for fashion, but I know that a nice scarf can really make
an outfit and I love them!
T is for
travel. There are soooo many places in the world. I have been fortunate enough
to have been to some lovely places, like Verona, Mexico and Rhodes. One place I’d
love to go to is America.
U is for
university. I am still at university (which has surprised me as I’d thought it
quit at it – like I usually do with things – in the first 2 weeks), but I’m
still going at it! I have learnt a lot about writing during these first 2
months and I’m putting together a huge list of all the writing tips I have come
across for this blog. There is so much reading to do and it is like being back
at school, but I’m actually starting to enjoy it.
V is for
vlogging. I only started getting into the world of vlogging earlier this year,
but I absolutely fell in love with it. I am quite glad I didn’t find it until
after I’d pretty much finished my school life, because I feel I wouldn’t have
been able to focus on my school work. That wouldn’t have been good.
W is for
words. Writer would be too obvious and, after all, we are all writers. I feel
there is a big difference between writing novels (which I haven’t yet done) and
writing blog posts. But the one thing that makes them very similar is words. I
simply love words. If you didn’t know, that means I’m a logophile!
X is for
xmas. Obviously, not many words begin with x. Actually, thinking about it, Christmas
doesn’t even begin with x, but never mind. X is for xmas because Christmas is
the best time of the year. As soon as that Christmas tree goes up I’m instantly
in the Christmas spirit. I love the way the family all get together at this
time of year and it’s just such a happy festive time.
Y is for
Young Adult. I am a young adult. But I also read a lot of young adults novels
and it is the kind of genre that I want to write within. Whether this will
change as I get older I don’t know, but for now, this is my favourite genre of
books.
Z is for
zebra, zazzy, zenzizenzizenzic (yay!)
I really hope
you enjoyed finding out a little more about me and stick around for more posts
on all things books and me!
Lauren x
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