That's right, I read books.

I find it frustrating sometimes when I try to have a conversation with someone about what they have recently read or what they are currently reading, and they say "I don't read."
I mean seriously?

Of course there is no obligation for people to read books, but people have taken the time to write books, they have a right to be read.

Some books have changed my perspective on life. Others have given me light hearted entertainment. Reading itself gives me some emotional relief.

But that's just me. I do tell people they should try reading and suggest books to them, but they reply with "I have no time." That night I see them on Facebook. Whilst I'm on Facebook, and I still manage 2 hours of study and 100 pages a night.

UGH. whatever. Books are amazing, read them or not if you want, it's your choice.

Here's the list of the books I've read this year:
1. Beautiful Malice - Rebecca James
2. 13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher
3. Paper Towns - John Green
4. Purge - Sarah Darer Littman
5. Such A Pretty Girl - Laura Wiess
6. Crank - Ellen Hopkins
7. Glass - Ellen Hopkins
8. Burned - Ellen Hopkins
9. The Burmudez Triangle - Maureen Johnson
10. The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
11. Being - Kevin Brooks
12. I Was a Teenage Fairy - Francesca Lia Block
13. Private - Kate Brian
14. The Alchemyst - Michael Scott
15. An Abundance of Katherine's - John Green
16. Sweethearts - Sara Zarr
17. 20 Boy Summer - Sarah Ockler
18. Wings - Aprilynne Pike
19. Truth - Peter Temple
20. Allies of the Night - Darren Shan
21. Girl Interrupted - Susana Keysen
22. The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong
23. Captivate - Carrie Jones
24. Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins

And I'm currently reading Loathing Lola by William Kostakis.
My goal at the beginning of the year was to read 50 books, but I think I'm going to pass that easily :)

Today's Front Page of Celebrityfix.com

1. 80s stars: Where are they now? 
Well it included a photo gallery! And I love the photo galleries, but it was ridiculously long and I didn't really care for more of the people in them.

2. Watch: Kylie Minoque kisses her man on stage
No. I didn't watch. I don't want to watch. BUT judging from the picture given, it looks like she's pretty out of it.

Oh god I do hope she fell off stage.

3. Bad hair alert! Did Corey Feldmen get a fringe extension?
I'm not even going to show the pic, as it's ridiculous..
WHO THE FUCK IS COREY FELDMEN?

4. Jennifer Love Hewitt is getting called fat again
Leave her alone! I could rant all day about how celebrities are sending such a bad message body image wise with their crazy small bodies. From the picture she looks amazing. Maybe she's like me...she's rather be normal than anorexic.

5. Vanessa, Miley, Scarlett all targeted by professional nude photo hacker ring
LOL.

6. Joe Jonas and Ashley Greene broke up
Well I don't really care for either of them, hence I don't care about this.

7. Emma Watson's Bieber hair: hot or not?
NOT.
I don't care how pretty she is. (She's ridiculously pretty) I just hate this hair style on her. Go back to the pixie!

8. Wedgie! David Beckham (and other stars) battle with disappearing undies.
Now this IS a lol-worthy photo gallery. Check it out?
http://celebrities.ninemsn.com.au/slideshowajax/154008/wedgie.slideshow

9. Beckhams reveal sex scan horror
First off, I'm so happy for them that they're having a girl! Finally! Although their sons are very cute, a girl is going to be awesome for them :)
Cannot believe the doctor mucked it up and told them they were having a boy! But at least the mix up was fixed before they announced it.

10. Katy Perry's disapproving Christian mum is writing a tell-all book
One book I definitely won't be reading...

Striving for my new goal.

For a long time, I've found it hard to find the motivation to study. Sure, my homework eventually gets done, but I never have the energy or motivation for extra study. I only do what is needed of me, and even though I do well in school, I always know I can do better. This is because I've never had anything in sight to strive towards. I've always known I've wanted to do something businessy (general business studies at UTAS or Sports Management at Deakin). But neither of these screamed at me.

Today I found something. A university in Adelaide that specialises in Hotel Management. It goes for 4 years. 6 monthes of work in Adelaide and then they send you off for 6 monthes in another country to do work experience. By the end of the 4 years I'll have 2 double degrees and would have been to 4 countries.
Although I don't plan to go into Hotel Management afterwards, it still gives me degrees in business management, and I will have 2 years of experience working in a busy environment.

I want this so bad.

I now find that I want to do really well in school so that I can get a place there in 2013. (They only take 90 people!)

I finally have something to strive for! :)

Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy

There are literally thousands of photos I could have posted of my darling nephew. This was just a random one :)

Love you Lucas, xx

Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

This sucks.

This is such a beautiful question and could be beautifully answered by someone who is in love.

To get straight to the point, I'm not in love, and have never been with anyone other than my family. It's not that I don't believe in love, because I do, but I just haven't been lucky enough to find someone that I love. I don't think this is a bad thing as I am still only 16. Settling down with someone at my age could restrict my opportunities. Although, this thought would probably change if I were in love!

My sister Jess and her partner Thom have recently celebrated 10 years of being together, which I think is an absolutely stellar achievement. They are just a couple who "work". They love each other and their passion towards one another is beautiful. This is an amazing example of the power of love and I wish them both the very best.

Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them

Full Name: Nicole Catherine Goddard

Just some of my various nicknames:
Nikki - Everyone apart from my younger brother and sister call me Nikki. Unless someone feels like pissing me off.
Nik - If people are feeling a bit lazy? 
Nikki Noodle - Daddy's nickname for me.
Noodle - Daddy's shortened nickname for me.
Godzay - Lucy B's nickname for me. I call her Bodane.
Nikmuda - So I don't get called this anymore, but Steph and I were in year 7 and we were too cool for school.

There have been more, but these are the ones people use on me right now.

Thankyou Lucy

So for the last couple of days I've been sitting at home, eating junk food, coughing and feeling very sorry for myself. I'm currently sitting on the couch, feeling fed up and wanting another ice cream. Although I'm sick, this isn't the way I should be acting. Being sick shouldn't be an excuse to be inactive and lazy. I'm functional and should be acting like someone normal.

But I am lacking in inspiration, and the thought hadn't even occured to me to write a blog post. I haven't done it since school has gone back. This is mainly because I've been really organised and busy. If I were unorganised, I would be sitting on the couch on the internet ever afternoon after school.

My last facebook status:
"Feeling uninspired and miserable :/"

My friend Lucy's comment:
I know of something inspiring, if your in the mood to read?


It's at this webpage: iwantaherbgarden.blogspot.com

man, sometimes i'm jealous of how put-together and motivated that blogger can be :) xox

hope you feel better soon



This put the biggest smile on my face :)
I know my internet duties have been a lacking, but I'm working on it ;)