Sleep - What a Nightmare

We all have to sleep, don't we? Unless you're an insomniac, or a teenager. But, seriously, sleep is necessary to live. Sure, it might be an inconvenience when you want to stay up and watch doctor who, play xbox or sit on facebook,twitter,tumblr or instagram. But for me, personally, one thing that keeps me off of my sleep is sleep itself. Get ready for a paradox.

 

Sleep - What a Nightmare

 

Sleep is a little confusing to me. It sort of intrigues me how you can close your eyes, and the next moment, open them, and 8 hours have passed. Close, open, boom - new day. What? How? You just close your eyes and faaaaaall...and then wake up when the dawn floods in. So lets do a little research hm? How do we fall asleep?

 

 



If you are like me, and the thought of sleep niggles away at the back of your head as the clock turns 00:00, you'll know that the more you think about how you fall asleep, the less likely you are to fall asleep. However, its not just us. Even neuroscientists are struggling to figure out how our brains go from a state of wakeness to a state of sleep unconsciousness, but its determined that its alot more complicated than flicking the light switch. It has been said, that during the time before you fall asleep, the period when you're lying in bed, and your eyes are closed, and you're letting go of the happenings of the day, your brain waves 'exhibit whats known as alpha activity, typically associated with quiet wakefulness.'

 

Linda Larson-Prior and her colleagues stated in a paper - "It is in this period that the brain progressively disengages from the external world. Subjects slowly oscillate between attending to external and internal thoughts, with the majority of internal thoughts being autobiographical or self-referential in nature."

 

source: http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/2309-falling-asleep.html

 

 

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I hope that little bit of research helped you see sleep in a different light, however, I shall continue to wonder about sleep which will keep me up into the little hours.

 

- I dedicate this blog to madds, (@thenamespond IG) who has just set up her own blogspot, you should check it out :) maddsandthebabes.blogspot.com -

 

Until next time,

 

~ Kirsty xo 





A Review - The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey

Review

The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey

 

*I'm going to attempt to make this spoiler free*

 

 

It's six days into 2013, and already it looks like the film industry is set to have a flourishing year. With new releases set up for this year including Star Trek - Into Darkness, a new Die Hard and the phenomenal Les Miserables (which is next on my list of 'films to see'), it looks like a high grossing, fan acquiring year is ahead. However, the film I'd like to talk about to you today is The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey, the highly anticipated Lord of the Rings prequel/side story. I will be honest, I have not read the original book, but after viewing the film, its definitely my next book to read. With fans literally crossing off the days on their calenders until the release date, they flocked to the cinemas clutching their prebooked tickets on December 13th (UK date), to see what they had (un)patiently awaited for what felt like ages. Trust me, I know, I was exactly like this when The Avengers was released in April 2012. And true to their expectations, they were not disappointed. The Hobbit is a whirlwind adventure-fantasy-sci-fi movie which pulls the watcher into the plot with the characters. The film features a star studded cast with Martin Freeman (Sherlock, Love Actually), Sir Ian McKellan (X-men, Stardust), Richard Armitage (Captain America - The First Avenger, Robin Hood), Andy Serkis (Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, The Adventures Of Tintin - The Secret of the Unicorn), Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who, Dracula) and plenty other notable names. The film ultimately focuses on Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), The Hobbit, who enjoys his normal, peaceful, stay at home life. However, his peace is soon disrupted when wizard Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellan) shows with his dwarf friends. I do not wish to tell you why though, for I do not wish to spoil the plot for you. As the title suggests, this takes our Baggins on an Unexpected Journey, where he meets some familiar faces along the way such as trolls, orcs and Gollum. The film concludes on a suspenseful cliffhanger, which will leave fans in the same suspense as they were before viewing the film.

 

 

The Hobbit is a fantastic piece of cinematography, and director Peter Jackson should be applauded for his outstanding work. The story is flawless, and my praise goes to author J. R. R. Tolkien, a man whom I believe would be extremely proud to see his books turn into such a marvellous masterpiece. The visual effects are stunning and the acting is truly wonderful. Every single person involved in the making of this film, from the directors and producers to the actors and from the camera operators to the tea runners, you should be extremely, extremely proud of yourselves.

 

 

Until next time,

 

- Kirsty xo

Relatable Post #1 - The Joys of Being a Whovian

Hello fellas. Today, I'd like to talk to you about a rather important thing in my life. Doctor Who. Yes, a TV show. Alot of people are sceptical over the fact that a TV show can ultimately mean so much to a fan, or change (ruin) their life. But if you, the reader, are a whovian, I'm sure you'll be able to relate. However, this post IS NOT about the joys. I'm being incredibly sarcastic. This is more a post about the LIFE RUINING CONSEQUENCES.

 

Relatable Post #1 - The Joys of Being a Whovian

 

 

Point 1 - EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT

 

 

You'll never know true pain until you have fallen in love with a fictional character, and in the whovian fanbase, we are truly guilty of being fans who become emotionally attached FAR. TOO. QUICKLY. Within one episode, whovians had already fallen in love with new companion Clara. But the thing is - WE CANNOT HELP OURSELVES. We know that, in a show like Doctor Who, something sinister is likely to happen to this poor, innocent character, unless of course, she does a Martha Jones. And we know this. We definitely know this. It's like us whovians are like The Doctor himself. We suffer loss, and pain, yet we still coming back for more. But why do we do this. Because it's like a drug. The suspense and the heartbreak keeps us going, and it's why we love it so much.

 

 

 

Point 2 - MOFFAT!!!

 

 

Ahh, the little innocent Scotsman. What harm could he ever cause? PLENTY. Doctor Who fans and Sherlock fans know this well. Because, Steven Moffat (aka Satan) is not famous for being an amazing, intriguing, fantastic screenwriter. No, it's for being a professional life-ruiner. The most evil thing in all of creation. He leaves us puzzled and emotional wrecks. Can we all just all take a moment to reflect on episode 5 of series 7 - The Angels Take Manhattan, an episode which I admittedly cried my heart out at. In this episode, Moffat's clever writing leaves us staring eyewateredly at our screens gripping with white knuckles, witnessing our lovely companions, Amy and Rory, practically committing suicide. Most likely wailing in front of out TV screens, we watched Amy and Rory jump off the roof  of Winter Quay, spinning dramatically towards the ground. But as The Doctor leans over the roof, and we at home pour waterfalls out of our eyes, of course a Paradox is created and we feel inside us that there might just be hope for our companions. Cue fist shaking and blaming Moffat. Yes, the angel follows Rory, sends him back, and Amy follows him, ending with an emotional 'Raggedy Man...Goodbye'. And the episode ends with an equally heartbreaking 'Tell her that this is the story of Amelia Pond, and this is how it ends.'  And what are the fans left like? We are left in a pool of our own tears on the floor, of course. And who is to blame? Moffat. Thanks love.

 

 

Point 3 - Fandom Fights

 

The whovian fanbase is a wonderful place, full of fantastic people and collective opinions. But in every fandom, there is always a clashing of opinion now and then. And when that happens........lets leave that there.

 

 

Point 4 - 'He's not MY Doctor!'

 

In this generation of Whovians, the doctors that we usually refer to 'our Doctors' are 9 (Christopher Eccleston), 10 (David Tennant) and 11 (Matt Smith). Speaking from a personal point of view, I adore every one of these Doctors and actors alike. However, David Tennant is my Doctor. He is the Doctor I grew up with, and he'll always be my Doctor. But unfortunately, I believe there is a small, arrogant minority in this fanbase. I'm going to use the transition between David Tennant and Matt Smith, because it's the most famous culprit to cause arguments. Before I start, we all know how brilliant David Tennant was as the Doctor. He was literally born to be the Doctor. However, the show is about regeneration. And when Matt Smith came along to fill the footsteps of Tennant, there was and still is an uproar. Personally, I think it's ridiculous to hate against the show because the actor has changed. A show about regeneration. It's always going to happen. It's not exactly a reason to cause an argument. Sorry dears.

 

 

 

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Of course these opinions are completely my own. But perhaps they might be relatable to you.

 

 

Until next time :)

 

~ Kirsty xo