August eZine
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Transcript of August eZine
Editorial Another month another eZine and what better way to start this than say
what an amazing summer the UK has had Weve had the Olympics our
usual weather of drizzle hot sunshine and then some more drizzle and
rain
But on a positive note we have our August eZine for you to read
apologies for it taking so long but good things are worth the wait eh
There is plenty of good and bad news to tell you all about Shall we start with the bad first Best to always get that out of the way huh
The bad and very sad news for the eZine is that our joint editor Zed has
decided to stand down from her role of editor which is sad news as I
loved working with her on the eZine since it has come back She will be
staying with the eZine though to write for us and provide other
contributions So for now I am on my own as editor But here is where
the good news comes in
In the next issue I will be announcing a joint editor to come and join me
in creating and coming up with ideas and such for the eZine every month
They will start as an editor for the Christmas issue and wont find out until then who it will be So suspense can be amongst you all
Some more good news is that the eZine will be recruiting more members
So after the August eZine has been published online keep your eyes
peeled for a thread in general chat about how you can try and get the
chance to become a writer for the eZine
Anyhoo thats all from me now we hope that you enjoy this monthrsquos
eZine and as it is the start of September we hope anyone starting new
schools colleges and universities have a warm welcome
Take care
Natalee (editor)
Community Team Picnic Meet
On July 1st the long anticipated community team picnic occurred although it
ought to be stated that minimal picnic-ing occurred due to inclement weather
conditions Relocated to Wetherspoons pub [where precisely NONE of the
alcoholic beverage consuming occurred] those with picnics nommed them
sneakily under the tables whilst others bought Wetherspoonsrsquo food to keep them happy
Cam [random swirls] was kind enough to provide party bags for the occasion
which were met with much excitement It turns out that party bags become
more rather than less exciting as one ages
By a happy coincidence Jenna [Narcissa] had face paints and a balloon hat
making kit left over from last weekrsquos birthday party so faces were painted
[Jenna as a charming clown thanks to Amy [Voldemort] and Emma [LavaLamp]
a sort-of pirate thanks to Jennarsquos dubious artistic skills] and a last minute entry
to the hat competition prepared whilst ordinary civilised patrons of
Wetherspoons looked on with interest
As promised the time arrived for the judging of The Hat Competition Cam was
appointed chief judge so her fascinator hat was not in the running for the
winner but as the competition was so fiercely contested she enlisted fellow old-
school RYLers Amy and Ritzi [fawkes] to aid in the judge After the agonising
wait the results were announced In joint third were Amy and Ritzi with their
farmer hat and Mary [Munchbox] with her miniature origami hat cue applause Jennarsquos spectacular balloon hat made using a balloons from a
balloon hat-making kit [not bitter at all here] was deemed to NOT BE A PROPER
HAT can you believe it and was awarded second place whilst Emma with her
pirate face paint and matching hat glided smoothly into first place Jocelyn
[Awakening] claimed joint ownership of the hat and hence the prize a rather
stunning notebook
With thanks to the community team for organising the picnic and to Cam for
her generosity in providing prizes and party bags )
By Jenna (Narcissa)
Shout Outs
From - [StarStruck]
To -
Rodolphus - You can do this lovely Marie You are so so strong I know youre really struggling right now but youre stronger than it all You are amazing
Always so wonderful and caring and youre inspirational I love you lots Please
keep fighting xxxx
Narcissa - Jenna You are always there for everyone Youre always so thoughtful
and you make people want to be here in this world because youre in it because
this world needs more people like you Youre simply marvelous Id be honored to ever have a friend like you But remember to take care of yourself too and to
reach out for help if you need it You need to be good to you as well ) Sending
lots of love your way x
Snow White - Lovely dovely Aimee I love you and I hope you remember that I
hope you remember we are all here for you if you ever need us Youve always been so kind hearted to me and I think of you often Dont give up keep trying
you can beat anything
Stellata - Sweet youre always there for everyone you have a way with words
and even when youre struggling you still try and comfort and support others
Youre incredible Lots of love keep being who you are because anyone would be lucky to have you in their life
Bellatrix - JodMum I know youre having such a difficult time at the moment
but remember how strong you are how strong youve been how brave you have
been how you are so so incredible and fantastic and you have a heart of gold and you have so much to give to this world you truly do so please keep on
fighting dont give up now dont give up ever dont let it win You can do this I
love you tonsamptons JodMum Always here lt3
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From - LavaLamp (Emma)
To -
To Leclaire (iateallthepies) ndash Thank you for your amazing support You are an
incredible friend who always puts others first You are kind caring thoughtful hilarious and fun to spend time with I think you are a beautiful person inside
and out
To Jodie (Bellatrix) ndash You are incredible You go through such hell day after day
but you survive and I that shows such strength You are so loved and we all
want to see you make it through this you deserve a life worth living Wersquoll be
with you every single step of the way
To Lillie (Chinahorse) ndash Keep fighting I love you you are such a brilliant friend
and I donrsquot want to lose you You are never alone
To Ailsa BigMike and SnowWhite ndash I love you guys you keep the Uni student
thread alive and Irsquom grateful for the chance to get you know you all better
To Beckie (PinkFreud) ndash Thank you for being you You always make me smile no
matter how much you are finding things in your life a struggle you always take
the time to make people laugh and some days I really wouldnrsquot know what Irsquod do
without that
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From - anonymous
To - Kismet (Louise)
Id like to make a shout out to Kismet (Louise) for being awesome brave and generally a great person
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From - anonymous
To - narcissa
Jenna - thank you for being my life line
To The Shiny People
The you for making the fight worthwhile
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From - Invincible (Beth)
Dear ALL of RYL
You are ALL amazing
You are ALL strong You are ALL beautiful
You are ALL worth an amazing amount probably more than youll ever know
You ALL deserve to be happy
You ALL deserve to smile
You are ALL gorgeous
You are ALL loved
And no matter what ANYONE says every word Ive just said up there is true
and I can say that without meeting any of you because everyone in this world
deserves happiness love and to smile
No matter what happens you all deserve to get better and recover from
whatever is happening for you right now be it relationships emotions mental health issues eating disorders everything Even if you feel like the loneliest
person on this planet theres ALWAYS someone who cares I can promise you
that
I want you to know there is always someone here for you You arent alone )
no matter what
and even if you dont believe a single word Ive just said its true and if even
one person who reads this smiles then its working and it was worth me writing
it
And Ive rambled on a lot so one final thing a quote from Dr Seuss that means
a lot to me -
ldquoBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter
and those who matter dont mindrdquo
Love Invincible (Beth)
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From - PassedExpectations
To all my friends on here who keeps me sane
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From - The Stolen One
To - Katy (Buttons)
Just wanted to remind you that youre amazing and strong You mean a lot to
me and I really appreciate the fun times weve had Im really proud of you for accepting the help and for trying although its a scary situation I know things
arent at all ideal at the moment but youre honestly doing really well with it all
and no matter what happens in the future Im always going to be here caring
about you
Keep going you can do it Hope to see you soon Lovee lt3
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From - Jocelyn [Awakening]
To - Emma (Lavalamp)
Id like to give a shout to Emma (Lavalamp) for being completely amazing in so
many ways For her 4 weeks of being self harm free and all the hard work shes
put into her recovery Shes worked so hard and it really shows She is truly
awesome lt3
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From - ArtOfDeduction
To -
Ailsa - You are such a beautiful woman You have helped me so much and I
wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the past month You are one of the strongest women I know and I admire you so much lt3
Steph (username Pixiedust_11) - Steph you have helped me far beyond
anything you will know I am so so thankful to have you as my friend and I pray
your recovery goes from strength to strength lt3
Emma (username LaverLamp) and Jocelyn (username [Awakening]) - Where to start firstly Emma you are such a stunning beautiful talented woman of
God and I know you are going to be okay Jocelyn I know I dont know you as
well as I do Emma but it is clear to me how much you love her and she loves
you Together you both give me so much encouragement and hope for a better
world to come I love you both and am excited to see you both grow and fall
more and more in love lt3
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From - anonymous
To - Romperfry
I would like a shout out to Romperfry for always being there
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From - Pink Freud
To -
Jocelyn AKA [Awakening]- because she has been so supportive and helpful
Cam AKA randomswirls- because she talks sense when i dont feel sensible
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Narcissarsquos srs bsns shout outs
Wishing Fi [MaybeNotForever] all the best for her first term at university I hope
it goes splendidly
To Rachael [fakesmiler] I hope your wedding day is the best of your life and I
wish you and Sam so much happiness together
Lillie [chinahorse] itrsquos not over yet Engage in NONE of the dying please darling
lt3
Allie [Petite Souris] itrsquos been so lovely to get to know you I hope things get
better from here for you
And like ALL the love on ALL the days to ALL my tip-top friends the ones who
dutifully reply to every pointless thread I come up with the ones who spam the
hell out of my facebook when I least expect it the heroes of the hero brigade and the noble uni student thread and all ye who sail in her QK QK QK
And of course insert soppy st here for my darling Jodie [Bellatrix]
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From GlitterTrashDoll
To Rachael [FakeSmiler]
Have a wonderful wedding day sweetheart I wish you all the best and a life time
of happiness
To my fellow Alien Nikki [Frozen Inside]
Thank you for letting me nerd out about Tokio Hotel with you I adore it D
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From - BigMike (Mike)
To -
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
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Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Community Team Picnic Meet
On July 1st the long anticipated community team picnic occurred although it
ought to be stated that minimal picnic-ing occurred due to inclement weather
conditions Relocated to Wetherspoons pub [where precisely NONE of the
alcoholic beverage consuming occurred] those with picnics nommed them
sneakily under the tables whilst others bought Wetherspoonsrsquo food to keep them happy
Cam [random swirls] was kind enough to provide party bags for the occasion
which were met with much excitement It turns out that party bags become
more rather than less exciting as one ages
By a happy coincidence Jenna [Narcissa] had face paints and a balloon hat
making kit left over from last weekrsquos birthday party so faces were painted
[Jenna as a charming clown thanks to Amy [Voldemort] and Emma [LavaLamp]
a sort-of pirate thanks to Jennarsquos dubious artistic skills] and a last minute entry
to the hat competition prepared whilst ordinary civilised patrons of
Wetherspoons looked on with interest
As promised the time arrived for the judging of The Hat Competition Cam was
appointed chief judge so her fascinator hat was not in the running for the
winner but as the competition was so fiercely contested she enlisted fellow old-
school RYLers Amy and Ritzi [fawkes] to aid in the judge After the agonising
wait the results were announced In joint third were Amy and Ritzi with their
farmer hat and Mary [Munchbox] with her miniature origami hat cue applause Jennarsquos spectacular balloon hat made using a balloons from a
balloon hat-making kit [not bitter at all here] was deemed to NOT BE A PROPER
HAT can you believe it and was awarded second place whilst Emma with her
pirate face paint and matching hat glided smoothly into first place Jocelyn
[Awakening] claimed joint ownership of the hat and hence the prize a rather
stunning notebook
With thanks to the community team for organising the picnic and to Cam for
her generosity in providing prizes and party bags )
By Jenna (Narcissa)
Shout Outs
From - [StarStruck]
To -
Rodolphus - You can do this lovely Marie You are so so strong I know youre really struggling right now but youre stronger than it all You are amazing
Always so wonderful and caring and youre inspirational I love you lots Please
keep fighting xxxx
Narcissa - Jenna You are always there for everyone Youre always so thoughtful
and you make people want to be here in this world because youre in it because
this world needs more people like you Youre simply marvelous Id be honored to ever have a friend like you But remember to take care of yourself too and to
reach out for help if you need it You need to be good to you as well ) Sending
lots of love your way x
Snow White - Lovely dovely Aimee I love you and I hope you remember that I
hope you remember we are all here for you if you ever need us Youve always been so kind hearted to me and I think of you often Dont give up keep trying
you can beat anything
Stellata - Sweet youre always there for everyone you have a way with words
and even when youre struggling you still try and comfort and support others
Youre incredible Lots of love keep being who you are because anyone would be lucky to have you in their life
Bellatrix - JodMum I know youre having such a difficult time at the moment
but remember how strong you are how strong youve been how brave you have
been how you are so so incredible and fantastic and you have a heart of gold and you have so much to give to this world you truly do so please keep on
fighting dont give up now dont give up ever dont let it win You can do this I
love you tonsamptons JodMum Always here lt3
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From - LavaLamp (Emma)
To -
To Leclaire (iateallthepies) ndash Thank you for your amazing support You are an
incredible friend who always puts others first You are kind caring thoughtful hilarious and fun to spend time with I think you are a beautiful person inside
and out
To Jodie (Bellatrix) ndash You are incredible You go through such hell day after day
but you survive and I that shows such strength You are so loved and we all
want to see you make it through this you deserve a life worth living Wersquoll be
with you every single step of the way
To Lillie (Chinahorse) ndash Keep fighting I love you you are such a brilliant friend
and I donrsquot want to lose you You are never alone
To Ailsa BigMike and SnowWhite ndash I love you guys you keep the Uni student
thread alive and Irsquom grateful for the chance to get you know you all better
To Beckie (PinkFreud) ndash Thank you for being you You always make me smile no
matter how much you are finding things in your life a struggle you always take
the time to make people laugh and some days I really wouldnrsquot know what Irsquod do
without that
---------------------------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - Kismet (Louise)
Id like to make a shout out to Kismet (Louise) for being awesome brave and generally a great person
----------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - narcissa
Jenna - thank you for being my life line
To The Shiny People
The you for making the fight worthwhile
-----------------------------------------
From - Invincible (Beth)
Dear ALL of RYL
You are ALL amazing
You are ALL strong You are ALL beautiful
You are ALL worth an amazing amount probably more than youll ever know
You ALL deserve to be happy
You ALL deserve to smile
You are ALL gorgeous
You are ALL loved
And no matter what ANYONE says every word Ive just said up there is true
and I can say that without meeting any of you because everyone in this world
deserves happiness love and to smile
No matter what happens you all deserve to get better and recover from
whatever is happening for you right now be it relationships emotions mental health issues eating disorders everything Even if you feel like the loneliest
person on this planet theres ALWAYS someone who cares I can promise you
that
I want you to know there is always someone here for you You arent alone )
no matter what
and even if you dont believe a single word Ive just said its true and if even
one person who reads this smiles then its working and it was worth me writing
it
And Ive rambled on a lot so one final thing a quote from Dr Seuss that means
a lot to me -
ldquoBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter
and those who matter dont mindrdquo
Love Invincible (Beth)
----------------------------------------
From - PassedExpectations
To all my friends on here who keeps me sane
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From - The Stolen One
To - Katy (Buttons)
Just wanted to remind you that youre amazing and strong You mean a lot to
me and I really appreciate the fun times weve had Im really proud of you for accepting the help and for trying although its a scary situation I know things
arent at all ideal at the moment but youre honestly doing really well with it all
and no matter what happens in the future Im always going to be here caring
about you
Keep going you can do it Hope to see you soon Lovee lt3
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From - Jocelyn [Awakening]
To - Emma (Lavalamp)
Id like to give a shout to Emma (Lavalamp) for being completely amazing in so
many ways For her 4 weeks of being self harm free and all the hard work shes
put into her recovery Shes worked so hard and it really shows She is truly
awesome lt3
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From - ArtOfDeduction
To -
Ailsa - You are such a beautiful woman You have helped me so much and I
wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the past month You are one of the strongest women I know and I admire you so much lt3
Steph (username Pixiedust_11) - Steph you have helped me far beyond
anything you will know I am so so thankful to have you as my friend and I pray
your recovery goes from strength to strength lt3
Emma (username LaverLamp) and Jocelyn (username [Awakening]) - Where to start firstly Emma you are such a stunning beautiful talented woman of
God and I know you are going to be okay Jocelyn I know I dont know you as
well as I do Emma but it is clear to me how much you love her and she loves
you Together you both give me so much encouragement and hope for a better
world to come I love you both and am excited to see you both grow and fall
more and more in love lt3
------------------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - Romperfry
I would like a shout out to Romperfry for always being there
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From - Pink Freud
To -
Jocelyn AKA [Awakening]- because she has been so supportive and helpful
Cam AKA randomswirls- because she talks sense when i dont feel sensible
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Narcissarsquos srs bsns shout outs
Wishing Fi [MaybeNotForever] all the best for her first term at university I hope
it goes splendidly
To Rachael [fakesmiler] I hope your wedding day is the best of your life and I
wish you and Sam so much happiness together
Lillie [chinahorse] itrsquos not over yet Engage in NONE of the dying please darling
lt3
Allie [Petite Souris] itrsquos been so lovely to get to know you I hope things get
better from here for you
And like ALL the love on ALL the days to ALL my tip-top friends the ones who
dutifully reply to every pointless thread I come up with the ones who spam the
hell out of my facebook when I least expect it the heroes of the hero brigade and the noble uni student thread and all ye who sail in her QK QK QK
And of course insert soppy st here for my darling Jodie [Bellatrix]
-------------------------------------------------
From GlitterTrashDoll
To Rachael [FakeSmiler]
Have a wonderful wedding day sweetheart I wish you all the best and a life time
of happiness
To my fellow Alien Nikki [Frozen Inside]
Thank you for letting me nerd out about Tokio Hotel with you I adore it D
--------------------------------------------------
From - BigMike (Mike)
To -
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
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Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Shout Outs
From - [StarStruck]
To -
Rodolphus - You can do this lovely Marie You are so so strong I know youre really struggling right now but youre stronger than it all You are amazing
Always so wonderful and caring and youre inspirational I love you lots Please
keep fighting xxxx
Narcissa - Jenna You are always there for everyone Youre always so thoughtful
and you make people want to be here in this world because youre in it because
this world needs more people like you Youre simply marvelous Id be honored to ever have a friend like you But remember to take care of yourself too and to
reach out for help if you need it You need to be good to you as well ) Sending
lots of love your way x
Snow White - Lovely dovely Aimee I love you and I hope you remember that I
hope you remember we are all here for you if you ever need us Youve always been so kind hearted to me and I think of you often Dont give up keep trying
you can beat anything
Stellata - Sweet youre always there for everyone you have a way with words
and even when youre struggling you still try and comfort and support others
Youre incredible Lots of love keep being who you are because anyone would be lucky to have you in their life
Bellatrix - JodMum I know youre having such a difficult time at the moment
but remember how strong you are how strong youve been how brave you have
been how you are so so incredible and fantastic and you have a heart of gold and you have so much to give to this world you truly do so please keep on
fighting dont give up now dont give up ever dont let it win You can do this I
love you tonsamptons JodMum Always here lt3
---------------------------------------------
From - LavaLamp (Emma)
To -
To Leclaire (iateallthepies) ndash Thank you for your amazing support You are an
incredible friend who always puts others first You are kind caring thoughtful hilarious and fun to spend time with I think you are a beautiful person inside
and out
To Jodie (Bellatrix) ndash You are incredible You go through such hell day after day
but you survive and I that shows such strength You are so loved and we all
want to see you make it through this you deserve a life worth living Wersquoll be
with you every single step of the way
To Lillie (Chinahorse) ndash Keep fighting I love you you are such a brilliant friend
and I donrsquot want to lose you You are never alone
To Ailsa BigMike and SnowWhite ndash I love you guys you keep the Uni student
thread alive and Irsquom grateful for the chance to get you know you all better
To Beckie (PinkFreud) ndash Thank you for being you You always make me smile no
matter how much you are finding things in your life a struggle you always take
the time to make people laugh and some days I really wouldnrsquot know what Irsquod do
without that
---------------------------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - Kismet (Louise)
Id like to make a shout out to Kismet (Louise) for being awesome brave and generally a great person
----------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - narcissa
Jenna - thank you for being my life line
To The Shiny People
The you for making the fight worthwhile
-----------------------------------------
From - Invincible (Beth)
Dear ALL of RYL
You are ALL amazing
You are ALL strong You are ALL beautiful
You are ALL worth an amazing amount probably more than youll ever know
You ALL deserve to be happy
You ALL deserve to smile
You are ALL gorgeous
You are ALL loved
And no matter what ANYONE says every word Ive just said up there is true
and I can say that without meeting any of you because everyone in this world
deserves happiness love and to smile
No matter what happens you all deserve to get better and recover from
whatever is happening for you right now be it relationships emotions mental health issues eating disorders everything Even if you feel like the loneliest
person on this planet theres ALWAYS someone who cares I can promise you
that
I want you to know there is always someone here for you You arent alone )
no matter what
and even if you dont believe a single word Ive just said its true and if even
one person who reads this smiles then its working and it was worth me writing
it
And Ive rambled on a lot so one final thing a quote from Dr Seuss that means
a lot to me -
ldquoBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter
and those who matter dont mindrdquo
Love Invincible (Beth)
----------------------------------------
From - PassedExpectations
To all my friends on here who keeps me sane
----------------------------------------------------
From - The Stolen One
To - Katy (Buttons)
Just wanted to remind you that youre amazing and strong You mean a lot to
me and I really appreciate the fun times weve had Im really proud of you for accepting the help and for trying although its a scary situation I know things
arent at all ideal at the moment but youre honestly doing really well with it all
and no matter what happens in the future Im always going to be here caring
about you
Keep going you can do it Hope to see you soon Lovee lt3
-------------------------------------------------
From - Jocelyn [Awakening]
To - Emma (Lavalamp)
Id like to give a shout to Emma (Lavalamp) for being completely amazing in so
many ways For her 4 weeks of being self harm free and all the hard work shes
put into her recovery Shes worked so hard and it really shows She is truly
awesome lt3
---------------------------------------------------------
From - ArtOfDeduction
To -
Ailsa - You are such a beautiful woman You have helped me so much and I
wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the past month You are one of the strongest women I know and I admire you so much lt3
Steph (username Pixiedust_11) - Steph you have helped me far beyond
anything you will know I am so so thankful to have you as my friend and I pray
your recovery goes from strength to strength lt3
Emma (username LaverLamp) and Jocelyn (username [Awakening]) - Where to start firstly Emma you are such a stunning beautiful talented woman of
God and I know you are going to be okay Jocelyn I know I dont know you as
well as I do Emma but it is clear to me how much you love her and she loves
you Together you both give me so much encouragement and hope for a better
world to come I love you both and am excited to see you both grow and fall
more and more in love lt3
------------------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - Romperfry
I would like a shout out to Romperfry for always being there
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From - Pink Freud
To -
Jocelyn AKA [Awakening]- because she has been so supportive and helpful
Cam AKA randomswirls- because she talks sense when i dont feel sensible
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Narcissarsquos srs bsns shout outs
Wishing Fi [MaybeNotForever] all the best for her first term at university I hope
it goes splendidly
To Rachael [fakesmiler] I hope your wedding day is the best of your life and I
wish you and Sam so much happiness together
Lillie [chinahorse] itrsquos not over yet Engage in NONE of the dying please darling
lt3
Allie [Petite Souris] itrsquos been so lovely to get to know you I hope things get
better from here for you
And like ALL the love on ALL the days to ALL my tip-top friends the ones who
dutifully reply to every pointless thread I come up with the ones who spam the
hell out of my facebook when I least expect it the heroes of the hero brigade and the noble uni student thread and all ye who sail in her QK QK QK
And of course insert soppy st here for my darling Jodie [Bellatrix]
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From GlitterTrashDoll
To Rachael [FakeSmiler]
Have a wonderful wedding day sweetheart I wish you all the best and a life time
of happiness
To my fellow Alien Nikki [Frozen Inside]
Thank you for letting me nerd out about Tokio Hotel with you I adore it D
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From - BigMike (Mike)
To -
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
----------------------------------------------------
Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Bellatrix - JodMum I know youre having such a difficult time at the moment
but remember how strong you are how strong youve been how brave you have
been how you are so so incredible and fantastic and you have a heart of gold and you have so much to give to this world you truly do so please keep on
fighting dont give up now dont give up ever dont let it win You can do this I
love you tonsamptons JodMum Always here lt3
---------------------------------------------
From - LavaLamp (Emma)
To -
To Leclaire (iateallthepies) ndash Thank you for your amazing support You are an
incredible friend who always puts others first You are kind caring thoughtful hilarious and fun to spend time with I think you are a beautiful person inside
and out
To Jodie (Bellatrix) ndash You are incredible You go through such hell day after day
but you survive and I that shows such strength You are so loved and we all
want to see you make it through this you deserve a life worth living Wersquoll be
with you every single step of the way
To Lillie (Chinahorse) ndash Keep fighting I love you you are such a brilliant friend
and I donrsquot want to lose you You are never alone
To Ailsa BigMike and SnowWhite ndash I love you guys you keep the Uni student
thread alive and Irsquom grateful for the chance to get you know you all better
To Beckie (PinkFreud) ndash Thank you for being you You always make me smile no
matter how much you are finding things in your life a struggle you always take
the time to make people laugh and some days I really wouldnrsquot know what Irsquod do
without that
---------------------------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - Kismet (Louise)
Id like to make a shout out to Kismet (Louise) for being awesome brave and generally a great person
----------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - narcissa
Jenna - thank you for being my life line
To The Shiny People
The you for making the fight worthwhile
-----------------------------------------
From - Invincible (Beth)
Dear ALL of RYL
You are ALL amazing
You are ALL strong You are ALL beautiful
You are ALL worth an amazing amount probably more than youll ever know
You ALL deserve to be happy
You ALL deserve to smile
You are ALL gorgeous
You are ALL loved
And no matter what ANYONE says every word Ive just said up there is true
and I can say that without meeting any of you because everyone in this world
deserves happiness love and to smile
No matter what happens you all deserve to get better and recover from
whatever is happening for you right now be it relationships emotions mental health issues eating disorders everything Even if you feel like the loneliest
person on this planet theres ALWAYS someone who cares I can promise you
that
I want you to know there is always someone here for you You arent alone )
no matter what
and even if you dont believe a single word Ive just said its true and if even
one person who reads this smiles then its working and it was worth me writing
it
And Ive rambled on a lot so one final thing a quote from Dr Seuss that means
a lot to me -
ldquoBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter
and those who matter dont mindrdquo
Love Invincible (Beth)
----------------------------------------
From - PassedExpectations
To all my friends on here who keeps me sane
----------------------------------------------------
From - The Stolen One
To - Katy (Buttons)
Just wanted to remind you that youre amazing and strong You mean a lot to
me and I really appreciate the fun times weve had Im really proud of you for accepting the help and for trying although its a scary situation I know things
arent at all ideal at the moment but youre honestly doing really well with it all
and no matter what happens in the future Im always going to be here caring
about you
Keep going you can do it Hope to see you soon Lovee lt3
-------------------------------------------------
From - Jocelyn [Awakening]
To - Emma (Lavalamp)
Id like to give a shout to Emma (Lavalamp) for being completely amazing in so
many ways For her 4 weeks of being self harm free and all the hard work shes
put into her recovery Shes worked so hard and it really shows She is truly
awesome lt3
---------------------------------------------------------
From - ArtOfDeduction
To -
Ailsa - You are such a beautiful woman You have helped me so much and I
wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the past month You are one of the strongest women I know and I admire you so much lt3
Steph (username Pixiedust_11) - Steph you have helped me far beyond
anything you will know I am so so thankful to have you as my friend and I pray
your recovery goes from strength to strength lt3
Emma (username LaverLamp) and Jocelyn (username [Awakening]) - Where to start firstly Emma you are such a stunning beautiful talented woman of
God and I know you are going to be okay Jocelyn I know I dont know you as
well as I do Emma but it is clear to me how much you love her and she loves
you Together you both give me so much encouragement and hope for a better
world to come I love you both and am excited to see you both grow and fall
more and more in love lt3
------------------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - Romperfry
I would like a shout out to Romperfry for always being there
---------------------------------------------------
From - Pink Freud
To -
Jocelyn AKA [Awakening]- because she has been so supportive and helpful
Cam AKA randomswirls- because she talks sense when i dont feel sensible
-------------------------------------------------
Narcissarsquos srs bsns shout outs
Wishing Fi [MaybeNotForever] all the best for her first term at university I hope
it goes splendidly
To Rachael [fakesmiler] I hope your wedding day is the best of your life and I
wish you and Sam so much happiness together
Lillie [chinahorse] itrsquos not over yet Engage in NONE of the dying please darling
lt3
Allie [Petite Souris] itrsquos been so lovely to get to know you I hope things get
better from here for you
And like ALL the love on ALL the days to ALL my tip-top friends the ones who
dutifully reply to every pointless thread I come up with the ones who spam the
hell out of my facebook when I least expect it the heroes of the hero brigade and the noble uni student thread and all ye who sail in her QK QK QK
And of course insert soppy st here for my darling Jodie [Bellatrix]
-------------------------------------------------
From GlitterTrashDoll
To Rachael [FakeSmiler]
Have a wonderful wedding day sweetheart I wish you all the best and a life time
of happiness
To my fellow Alien Nikki [Frozen Inside]
Thank you for letting me nerd out about Tokio Hotel with you I adore it D
--------------------------------------------------
From - BigMike (Mike)
To -
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
----------------------------------------------------
Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
The you for making the fight worthwhile
-----------------------------------------
From - Invincible (Beth)
Dear ALL of RYL
You are ALL amazing
You are ALL strong You are ALL beautiful
You are ALL worth an amazing amount probably more than youll ever know
You ALL deserve to be happy
You ALL deserve to smile
You are ALL gorgeous
You are ALL loved
And no matter what ANYONE says every word Ive just said up there is true
and I can say that without meeting any of you because everyone in this world
deserves happiness love and to smile
No matter what happens you all deserve to get better and recover from
whatever is happening for you right now be it relationships emotions mental health issues eating disorders everything Even if you feel like the loneliest
person on this planet theres ALWAYS someone who cares I can promise you
that
I want you to know there is always someone here for you You arent alone )
no matter what
and even if you dont believe a single word Ive just said its true and if even
one person who reads this smiles then its working and it was worth me writing
it
And Ive rambled on a lot so one final thing a quote from Dr Seuss that means
a lot to me -
ldquoBe who you are and say what you feel because those who mind dont matter
and those who matter dont mindrdquo
Love Invincible (Beth)
----------------------------------------
From - PassedExpectations
To all my friends on here who keeps me sane
----------------------------------------------------
From - The Stolen One
To - Katy (Buttons)
Just wanted to remind you that youre amazing and strong You mean a lot to
me and I really appreciate the fun times weve had Im really proud of you for accepting the help and for trying although its a scary situation I know things
arent at all ideal at the moment but youre honestly doing really well with it all
and no matter what happens in the future Im always going to be here caring
about you
Keep going you can do it Hope to see you soon Lovee lt3
-------------------------------------------------
From - Jocelyn [Awakening]
To - Emma (Lavalamp)
Id like to give a shout to Emma (Lavalamp) for being completely amazing in so
many ways For her 4 weeks of being self harm free and all the hard work shes
put into her recovery Shes worked so hard and it really shows She is truly
awesome lt3
---------------------------------------------------------
From - ArtOfDeduction
To -
Ailsa - You are such a beautiful woman You have helped me so much and I
wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the past month You are one of the strongest women I know and I admire you so much lt3
Steph (username Pixiedust_11) - Steph you have helped me far beyond
anything you will know I am so so thankful to have you as my friend and I pray
your recovery goes from strength to strength lt3
Emma (username LaverLamp) and Jocelyn (username [Awakening]) - Where to start firstly Emma you are such a stunning beautiful talented woman of
God and I know you are going to be okay Jocelyn I know I dont know you as
well as I do Emma but it is clear to me how much you love her and she loves
you Together you both give me so much encouragement and hope for a better
world to come I love you both and am excited to see you both grow and fall
more and more in love lt3
------------------------------------------------
From - anonymous
To - Romperfry
I would like a shout out to Romperfry for always being there
---------------------------------------------------
From - Pink Freud
To -
Jocelyn AKA [Awakening]- because she has been so supportive and helpful
Cam AKA randomswirls- because she talks sense when i dont feel sensible
-------------------------------------------------
Narcissarsquos srs bsns shout outs
Wishing Fi [MaybeNotForever] all the best for her first term at university I hope
it goes splendidly
To Rachael [fakesmiler] I hope your wedding day is the best of your life and I
wish you and Sam so much happiness together
Lillie [chinahorse] itrsquos not over yet Engage in NONE of the dying please darling
lt3
Allie [Petite Souris] itrsquos been so lovely to get to know you I hope things get
better from here for you
And like ALL the love on ALL the days to ALL my tip-top friends the ones who
dutifully reply to every pointless thread I come up with the ones who spam the
hell out of my facebook when I least expect it the heroes of the hero brigade and the noble uni student thread and all ye who sail in her QK QK QK
And of course insert soppy st here for my darling Jodie [Bellatrix]
-------------------------------------------------
From GlitterTrashDoll
To Rachael [FakeSmiler]
Have a wonderful wedding day sweetheart I wish you all the best and a life time
of happiness
To my fellow Alien Nikki [Frozen Inside]
Thank you for letting me nerd out about Tokio Hotel with you I adore it D
--------------------------------------------------
From - BigMike (Mike)
To -
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
----------------------------------------------------
Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
To - Katy (Buttons)
Just wanted to remind you that youre amazing and strong You mean a lot to
me and I really appreciate the fun times weve had Im really proud of you for accepting the help and for trying although its a scary situation I know things
arent at all ideal at the moment but youre honestly doing really well with it all
and no matter what happens in the future Im always going to be here caring
about you
Keep going you can do it Hope to see you soon Lovee lt3
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From - Jocelyn [Awakening]
To - Emma (Lavalamp)
Id like to give a shout to Emma (Lavalamp) for being completely amazing in so
many ways For her 4 weeks of being self harm free and all the hard work shes
put into her recovery Shes worked so hard and it really shows She is truly
awesome lt3
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From - ArtOfDeduction
To -
Ailsa - You are such a beautiful woman You have helped me so much and I
wanted to thank you for everything you have done for me over the past month You are one of the strongest women I know and I admire you so much lt3
Steph (username Pixiedust_11) - Steph you have helped me far beyond
anything you will know I am so so thankful to have you as my friend and I pray
your recovery goes from strength to strength lt3
Emma (username LaverLamp) and Jocelyn (username [Awakening]) - Where to start firstly Emma you are such a stunning beautiful talented woman of
God and I know you are going to be okay Jocelyn I know I dont know you as
well as I do Emma but it is clear to me how much you love her and she loves
you Together you both give me so much encouragement and hope for a better
world to come I love you both and am excited to see you both grow and fall
more and more in love lt3
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From - anonymous
To - Romperfry
I would like a shout out to Romperfry for always being there
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From - Pink Freud
To -
Jocelyn AKA [Awakening]- because she has been so supportive and helpful
Cam AKA randomswirls- because she talks sense when i dont feel sensible
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Narcissarsquos srs bsns shout outs
Wishing Fi [MaybeNotForever] all the best for her first term at university I hope
it goes splendidly
To Rachael [fakesmiler] I hope your wedding day is the best of your life and I
wish you and Sam so much happiness together
Lillie [chinahorse] itrsquos not over yet Engage in NONE of the dying please darling
lt3
Allie [Petite Souris] itrsquos been so lovely to get to know you I hope things get
better from here for you
And like ALL the love on ALL the days to ALL my tip-top friends the ones who
dutifully reply to every pointless thread I come up with the ones who spam the
hell out of my facebook when I least expect it the heroes of the hero brigade and the noble uni student thread and all ye who sail in her QK QK QK
And of course insert soppy st here for my darling Jodie [Bellatrix]
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From GlitterTrashDoll
To Rachael [FakeSmiler]
Have a wonderful wedding day sweetheart I wish you all the best and a life time
of happiness
To my fellow Alien Nikki [Frozen Inside]
Thank you for letting me nerd out about Tokio Hotel with you I adore it D
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From - BigMike (Mike)
To -
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
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Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
---------------------------------------------------
From - Pink Freud
To -
Jocelyn AKA [Awakening]- because she has been so supportive and helpful
Cam AKA randomswirls- because she talks sense when i dont feel sensible
-------------------------------------------------
Narcissarsquos srs bsns shout outs
Wishing Fi [MaybeNotForever] all the best for her first term at university I hope
it goes splendidly
To Rachael [fakesmiler] I hope your wedding day is the best of your life and I
wish you and Sam so much happiness together
Lillie [chinahorse] itrsquos not over yet Engage in NONE of the dying please darling
lt3
Allie [Petite Souris] itrsquos been so lovely to get to know you I hope things get
better from here for you
And like ALL the love on ALL the days to ALL my tip-top friends the ones who
dutifully reply to every pointless thread I come up with the ones who spam the
hell out of my facebook when I least expect it the heroes of the hero brigade and the noble uni student thread and all ye who sail in her QK QK QK
And of course insert soppy st here for my darling Jodie [Bellatrix]
-------------------------------------------------
From GlitterTrashDoll
To Rachael [FakeSmiler]
Have a wonderful wedding day sweetheart I wish you all the best and a life time
of happiness
To my fellow Alien Nikki [Frozen Inside]
Thank you for letting me nerd out about Tokio Hotel with you I adore it D
--------------------------------------------------
From - BigMike (Mike)
To -
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
----------------------------------------------------
Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Mary (Munchbox) Thank you so so much for being an awesome friend to me
and for always being there whenif I need youre a super star
Ailsa What can I say about you you are always there to give me random chat
which I love and youre always there to give me support which has been needed
a fair bit lately thank you very much
Everyone on the Chatty Chat thread thank you everyone for keeping me
company ALL the time and ALL the days each and everyone of you are stars
Everyone on RYL Well Im on RYL pretty much everyday and everyday I see
some amazing support being handed out and all the help each and everyone of
you give to each other give yourselves a pat on the back because each and
everyone of you are amazing
----------------------------------------------------
Bigmike
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Saving Money Part 2 Continuing on from the first issue this guide aims to look at ways you can save
money this issue is going to look at bargain hunting and how you can save
money day to day
Presents Christmas
Okay while it is early to mention the lsquocrsquo word it is a time of year people find
themselves struggling for money and spending lots on gifts Last year I followed
some hints and tips and was amazed that come that time of year I had spent
little on gifts while wowing everyone to think I had spent a fortune on them and
I still had money left
bull Start early ndash By buying gifts months in advance you can look out for
opportunities in sales and get things for a good price Why pay full price for
something when you can get it much cheaper
bull Create a present box ndash Even if you buy things with no one in mind its nice to have a box to store everything in and if you ever need something when you
have little money to spend and forgot a birthday you have something there
already
bull Card factory ndash Why spend pound2 on a card when you can get 7 or 10 for pound1 They
may not be the most decorated cards however its good to stock up in case you
need one for any occasion and for as little as 10p each it saves you money This is a u shop but the same applies elsewhere look out for discounted card shops
bull Buy second-hand ndash while some people go ugh at second hand things it can
save you a lot of money on certain items For examples dvds can be expensive
buying second hand can save you more than half the cost If you have little
money to buy brand new buying second hand is the way to go
bull eBaytrading forumscar boots ndash Many people get given unwanted presents
which are then sold on look out for brand new items being sold rather cheaply
bull Salesvoucher codes ndash This is the main way to buy things donrsquot buy items full
price for a present look out for sales and voucher codes to lower the cost
bull Think about doing goody bags ndash Rather than buying someone one main
present think about buying a few things instead that you can buy when reduced
that way the person feels they have gotten an amazingly expensive bag of gifts
when you know its not cost you that much
bull Ebay jewellery ndash You have to do this at least a month in advance but you can get lots of jewellery on eBay from china for 99p delivered to your door Irsquove
never had something bad quality and have gotten things to give away that other
people sell on for more than fivesix times the cost
bull Search deals websites ndash people do the work so you donrsquot have to just simple
find something you like and if you like the cost buy it
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
bull Buy a few things a month ndash Buying a few things each month means you donrsquot
have to spend a lot of money in one lump sum on something if you follow the
advice of buying in sales and reductions you will barely notice the amount you have spent
Finally the most important thing is donrsquot spend what you donrsquot have as getting
into debt is not fun these are tips to help you save money and come Christmas
time still have money to spare
Bleeding Angel
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Article ndash Keeping Safe at University
Staying safe at night
Plan how you are going to get home
Try to avoid going home at night on your own
Avoid going out at night by yourself Avoid walking down backstreets and unlit streets
Always keep your mobile phone on you
Let someone know where you are going and roughly what time to expect
you back
Always keep money to one side so that you dont spend it so that you are
always able to get home If you use public transport to get home - sit near the frontdriver
Drink Responsibly
Drink watersoft drinks between alcoholic ones so you dont get too drunk
If possible pre-book a licensed taxi andor locate the nearest taxi rank
Dont leave your drinks unattended or accept a drink from a stranger
If you take your bag out with you do not leave it unattendedopen Dont take anything out with you unless you 100 need it
Keeping personal belongings safe
Where you can get insurance
Mark possessions with a UV pen - Most unis supplies these with their
welcome pack
Do not leave cashjewelleryvaluableskeys lying around in clear view of
windows Dial 06 for your unique mobile registration (IMEI) number ndash the first
thing the police will check for when recovering stolen property
Avoid using your phone in isolated places Remember that texting can
distract you from what is happening around you When you are out and
about switch your mobile to vibrate mode rather than a ring tone
Tips for staying in halls
Keep your bedroomflat locked at all times
Only let people in you 100 trustknow
Dont leave valuables on display Keep them in drawswardrobe etc
Make sure items are insured
When you first move in - have a meeting with other houseflatmates to
discuss cleaning the flat and taking the rubbish out etc to make sure its
not the same person doing it Discuss who buys what or get a rota in to place so household items are
bought by everyone
GlitterTrashDoll
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Drink spiking and how to keep yourself safe from it
In 2007 578 females were drink spiked in the UK 68 of those occurred in the
Midlands Even though the number of drink spikes has carried on lowering since
2004 it is still happening all over the UK Statistics suggest that it is nearly
twice as likely to be drink spiked in pubs and wine bars as clubs
ldquoAnything could have happened to their drink and they appear totally oblivious
to itrdquo
When it comes to going out most people want to have a good time and after
they have drank more than they can handle they may forget a drink and to save
money go back and get it from the bar or table Some women and men leave
their drink on the bar to find a friend or take them a drink on the dance floor and
leave their trust with the barman to look after their drink Sadly this is not the
case and if your drink does not get spiked it may be taken by someone else or
even the staff to be thrown away ldquoGirls donrsquot really watch their bags when out
so why would they with their glassesrdquo
So many useful devices are being created for women to take out in their
handbag when out on the town A lip-gloss by 2 Love My Lips have designed a
lip gloss that will not just brighten up your lips but will also act as a drink
tester In five various colours you will not be stuck for choice and it will keep you
safe Whilst out using the lip gloss if you are worried your drink has been spiked
the lip gloss will come with two cards for you to test your drink with If the card
turns a dark blue then something bad has been detected in your drink At only
pound999 the lip glosses are defiantly worth the money if it ensures that you will
stay looking beautiful and keeping safe throughout the night ldquoI worry about my
girlfriend when she goes out unless Irsquom with herrdquo
Another device that has been invented is the bottle topper A simple plastic plug
that fits snugly over the top of your alcopop or beer bottle Best of all it even
has a little hole in the top to fit your straw in When on a night out with a friend
we both decided to give the bottle toppers a go and see how they worked They
come a variety of colours (blue pink yellow and orange) and at first it was quite
tricky to use but after a while of getting used to it it becomes like second
nature The only flaw with the bottle toppers is that they are so small if you lost
it in a busy clubpub you may not find it again so make sure to take plenty with
you on a night out They also have a whole in the top so you can drink it through
a straw The straw will fit snugly into the whole so there is no worry of not being
able to get the drink through it Overall I think they are a great little protection
devise against drink spiking and due to how small they are you can keep more
than one in your handbag Get yourself some bottle toppers at The Hub and
remember to stay safe and have fun on a night out
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Crossing The Line and No Going Back are two of Hollyoaks late night series
which covered drink spiking issues and both of the series focused around how
two girls become victims of it These were both aired in 2005 and at the time
drink spiking cases had been occurring in pubs and clubs in Birmingham Both
the series showed how the drink spiking happens and the aftermath of it with
how it affects the two female characters involved The shows were very wary of
what could happen to women at both house parties and when out with friends
If you are worried that you have had your drink spiked when on a night out if
with friends inform them what you are worried about and get a taxi or lift home
as soon as possible Once you are home your friends would need to stay with
you for a while until the drugrsquos effects die down If you are not with friends then
make sure to get into a safe place and inform the owners of the place you are
at such as a manager and ask them to let you go somewhere safe where you
can call someone (friend or family member) for help
To avoid becoming a victim of drink spiking make sure you are watching your
drink at all times to prevent your drink from being tampered with If you have
left the drink on its own for a while buy a new one as you do not need the worry
of becoming a victim If you can drink from a bottle throughout the night as it is
more difficult for it to be drugged and there are also bottle toppers that will keep
your drink safe Last of all avoid going alone to pubs and clubs go with at least
one friend who you trust
Make sure to keep yourself safe when on a night out and most of all have fun
Field Of Paper Flowers
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Fun Themed Review ndash Pole Dancing
While we still have a bit of summer left who wants to be stuck in the boring
gym on a treadmill when its lovely and sunny outside Just me eh Im all for
keeping healthy and exercising but Im also rather lazy and find the gym to be
pretty boring even if it is for a good cause
In April this year whilst looking around Ann Summers (as you do) with a friend
we noticed that they were selling poles and joked about who would actually buy
one of them for pound100 Then we both joked about the idea of going to pole
dancing classes and agreed about giving it a go if either of us found any classes
going near us
So a few days later when I was bored at home I Googlersquod (good old Google eh)
and found there was some pound5 an hour classes near to where I live So I emailed
the company and booked my place for a few weeks later I mentioned to my
friend about it but she chickened out on me so I was to venture to the classes
on my own
The evening finally came for the classes and I hadnt mentioned to my parents
what type of dancing I was going to do Theyd got me into dancing from a
young age (ballet and tap) so I just pretended it was something similar to those
I was shaking with nerves when I walked into the class asking a quiet Is this
for the pole dancing to which my teacher joyfully greeted me and welcomed
me in to talk about the classes and such I ran off to the toilet to put my shorts
on and came back more nervous than ever My pasty white legs were on show
four poles were now dotted around the room and there were more girls than
before scattered across the room some were doing the odd move or two on
poles
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
I wandered over to an empty spot to stand and wait to hear what to do
The nerves soon went as the lesson progressed and now 4 months later Ive
moved from the bronze class to the silver and now there is discussion of me
moving into gold Good eh
I recommend pole dancing to anyone trying to get into shape and wanting to
have fun while doing so You have such a laugh in the classes and if you dont do
a move and end up bumping your legs hands and in my case a lot my bum you
just laugh it off with the girls and get up to try again
Your arms KILL after your first class too even picking up a cup of coffee is a
chore But those pains go by the time your next class is due and of course you
arms hurt for the first couple of weeks but as the classes go on you dont hurt
anymore
Ive learnt so much since starting the classes got myself some arm and tummy
muscles and Ive met some lovely girls too
If you are brave enough to give pole dancing a go I say do it And if youre from
Birmingham and wish to know who I use for my classes then feel free to drop
me a PM and Ill let you know Theyre safe and reliable and for pound5 it wont hurt
to have a few classes eh
When I first started University in 2009 I didnt know many people so when I
went out with one of my flatmates to one of our induction classes we started
talking and she told me she had signed up to do pole dancing lessons during Freshers as it was one of the University Societies so I asked if I could pop along
with her and see what it was about So I did
The room had 3 poles in and a bunch of nervous girls and even a few nervous
boys who had popped along to have a go Before we began the lesson we were
told this was not sleezy and if you thought it was or it was something sexual or anything other than a sport you should leave It was clear from the very start
this was strictly a sport and a way to keep fit and nothing else After that we
were told about the safety aspects as its quite a dangerous sport
I enjoyed my time doing pole dancing I met some lovely people and have fun
twirling round a pole - it didnt feel like exercise at all Although when I got to
the more advanced moves I got some pretty hefty bruises and it did hurt but that was only until my body got used to it after that it was fine
Unfortunately I quit after three months I would have loved to continue but
because of the people in my class and my friend who I went with took it too
seriously and it became less and less fun If someone made a mistake it wasnt
laughed off instead you just walked back to your spot and someone else had
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
their turn and I had people constantly telling me what to do - which made me
not enjoy it as much as I had wanted I wish I did continue it though
It did alter my perceptions of pole dancing a lot and it is a very good sport to keep fit with The only problem is people stereotypes of people who pole dance
and that it is kind of a taboo thing which is a shame More ladies (and men)
should be able to do this fabulous sport
Field Of Paper Flowers amp GlitterTrashDoll
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Recipes
Macaroni Cheese
Easy quick and delicious macaroni cheese is great to cook for if youre cooking
for the family or want to make something you can have at work the next day
Serves 4
Ingredients
600ml1 pint milk 1 onion peeled
8 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
55g2oz butter
40g1 12oz plain flour
12 tsp ground nutmeg
5 tbsp double cream 100g3 12oz mature Chedder cheese grated
100g3 12oz Roquefort cheese crumbled
350g12oz dried macaroni
100g3 12 Gruyegravere or Emmenthal cheese grated
Pepper
Now time to cook
Put the milk onion peppercorns and bay leaf in a pan and bring to the
boil Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 15 minutes
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Melt the butter in a pain and stir in the flour until well combined and
smooth Cook over a medium heat stirring constantly for 1 minute
Remove from the heat Strain the milk to remove the solids and stir a
little into the butter and flour mixture until well incorporated Return the pan to the heat and gradually add the remaining milk stirring constantly
until it has all been incorporated Cook for a further 3 minutes or until the
sauce is smooth and thickened then add the nutmeg cream and pepper
to taste Add the Chedder and Roquefort cheeses and stir until melted
Meanwhile bring a large saucepan of water to the boil Add the macaroni
return to the boil and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite Drain well and add to the cheese sauces Stir together well
Preheat the grill to high Spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish
scatter over the Gruyegravere cheese and grill until bubbling and brown Serve
immediately
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Student Cookbook 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture link
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
English Muffins
Theres nothing better than a muffin with some melted butter jam Marmite
scrambled eggs etc on it to set you off for a warm summer evening OR a
summer morning on the way to work or for your lunch break
Serves 10-12
Ingredients
2 x 7-g 14oz sachets easy-blend dried yeast
250ml9fl oz tepid water
125ml4fl oz natural yogurt
450g1lb strong plain flour
12 tsp salt
50g1 34oz fine semolina
Vegetable oil for greasing
Butter and jam (optional) to serve
Now time to bake
Mix the yeast with half the tepid water in a bowl until it has
dissolved Add the remaining water and the yogurt and mix well
Sift the flour into a large bowl and add the salt Pour in the yeast
liquid and mix well to a soft dough Turn out onto a floured work
surface and knead well until very smooth Place in the bowl cover
with clingfilm and let rise for 30-40 minutes in a warm place until it has doubled in size
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Turn out again onto the work surface and knead lightly Roll out the
dough to a thickness of 2 cm 34 inch Using a 75-cm3-inch
cutter cut into rounds and scatter the semolina over each muffin
Re-roll the trimmings of the dough and make further muffins until it is all used up Place them on a lightly floured baking sheet cover
and let rise again for 30-40 minutes
Heat a large frying pan and lightly grease with a piece of
scrunched-up kitchen paper dipped in vegetable oil Cook half the
muffins for 7-8 minutes on each side taking care not to burn them
Repeat with the rest of the muffins Serve at once with lots of butter and jam if liked
And voila youre done
Recipe taken from Baking 100 Everyday Recipes by Love Food
Picture Link
Field Of Paper Flowers
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Make Up Piece
This issue of the eZine contains a bumper make-up section Why Because I
wanted to offer you a few different things and make sure there is something for
everyone With the Olympics and autumn approaching there is a lot to cater for
So hopefully I can solve some of that for you
Considering the Olympics have just finished and the Paralympics are just around
the corner its not surprising make-up brands have jumped on the band wagon
and decided to launch eye shadow palettes and nail polishes to go alongside
The first one I wanted to show you is the Glory palette from Sleek
The colours inside are named after
London tube stops
L-R
Top Tube (An off white) Overground
(Champagne) Bakerloo (Brown)
Jubilee (Shimmery Grey) Platform
(Matte Grey) and Northern (Dark
blue)
Bottom District (Turquoise)
Hammersmith and City (Pink)
Piccadilly (Blue with purple
undertones) Circle (Yellow) Victoria
(Light Blue) and Central (red)
This palette is absolutely beautiful
and once again Sleek do not
disappoint The top is nudes and the
bottom is lovely bright colours Whilst
Sleek are known for their shimmery
eye shadows and not so much for
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
their matte shades (apart from their two new
matte palettes that were recently released) - in
this palette they have included two matte shades
so there really is something for everyone The
matte shades are the grey which is named
Platform (Second from right top row) and a red
shade named Central (Very right) all the rest
are the typical shimmery shades
They are highly pigmented and you dont need a
lot of product to get a great payout The only
disappointment I have with this palette is the
matte grey shade (Platform) as it doesnt have a
great colour pay-off which is unusual for Sleek
but it doesnt bother me as I probably wont use
it much and the other colours make up for it
This retails for pound799 at Superdrug or you can
get it online
The next palette is MUAs Going for Gold eye
shadow palette
This palette is obviously going off the medals
(Silver Bronze and Gold) and contains 10
beautifully shimmery colours
The first thing I love about this palette is the new
square design its so much better than the
circles It looks like you get more for your
money
Most of the shades are beautiful browns and
golds one of the shades looks orange in the
palette however when swatched on the skin its
the most beautiful gold colour This palette is
perfect for everyday use and the greys are
perfect to use on a smokey eye They dont have
a good as colour pay off as Sleek but they are
still amazing - especially at the bargain price of
pound4
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
The last Olympic themed product I want to bring you is Barry M nail polish
[Picture from Barry M Facebook page]
Why not give yourself Olympic themed nails Barry M nail polish is great quality
Its fast drying and just takes one thick coat to completely cover your nail
Theres a blue Red and White nail paints or you can go crazy and get the
colours in glitter Barry M do a wide range of colours like this - so you can get a
colour thats on the flag from where you are from Barry M are great for people
on a budget too - their nail paints are only around pound3 and if you cant find the
colours you want at your local drugstore then youll be able to find them all plus
more on the Barry M website So you have no excuse to have colourful nails
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
The second part of this bumper edition is natural make-up as we go back to
schoolUniversityCollege we probably arent going to wear as much make-up
This also applies to the older members who are working so need neutral make-
up So I thought I would bring to you Cheap VS Expensive Palettes
First the expensive one The famous Naked Palette from Urban Decay
At the pricer end of the spectrum this palette retails for pound36 you get 12
fabulous shades that you can use for every day us and then the darker colours
so you can glam your make-up up for a night out with ease This palette also
comes with a mini eye shadow Primer which makes your eye shadows stay for
longer and it also comes with a full sized shadow brush So this is actually a
bargain
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Now on to the cheaper one Undressed by MUA
[Photo from httpmesluxesblogspotcouk]
This palette is almost a complete dupe for the Naked Palette and is a steal at
only pound4 from Superdrug stores Even the named suggests is a dupe
[Undressed Naked You see where Im going] Except this palette doesnrsquot
come with a primer and the brush isnt near as good quality its the standard
foam pad on a stick that comes with most palettes now - but you can use ones
you have at home or pick them up yourself and itll still be cheaper So if you
cant afford to splash out and get the Naked palette this MUA palette is an
absolute bargain
GlitterTrashDoll
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Creative Piece
As a writer the majority of my written pieces are serious and I never really take
to being comical unless its for a chick-lit novelshort story
However one afternoon at work whilst it was quiet I randomly came up with this
story idea of a lonely chocolate bar and his longing to be bought by somebody
Its not a long piece but as I was writing it I kept chuckling and giggling to
myself Something that the person I was on my shift with questioned every
time Anyway enjoy and hope you find the story as sweet and funny as I did
while I wrote it
Once upon a time
There was a chocolate bar and his goal in life like every chocolate bar was to be
sold He lived on the shelf inside a shop and he was terribly bored and lonely
especially when all the other bars were sold leaving the poor little chocolate bar
behind on his own
He didnrsquot know why people didnrsquot want to buy him but he didnrsquot let it get him
down He sat on his section on the shelf and waited for days weeks and even
months to be sold but no one came
Once he nearly got lucky A little boy came up to him and picked him up without
hesitation He was so excited that he wanted to be bought there and then before
the little boy changed his mind He longed for this moment for so long but to his
disappointment the little boyrsquos mother came over snatched him off of the boy
and put him back on the shelf Although disappointed he got close and he knew
the next time he would be closer so much closer hersquod be on the till being bought
and taken away to be eaten
However more days weeks and months passed and he still hadnrsquot been sold
and with this he had finally lost all hope He knew he would end up being thrown
away and classed as waste eventually being destroyed or in some glimmer of
hope being eaten by a homeless person
He continued to sit on his shelf feeling sorry for himself with all these thoughts
constantly running through his head All the bars the same as he were being
placed on the shelf by him and then being sold and when the shelf was growing
empty and the chocolate bar had his chance more bars were placed around him
What was wrong with him Was his wrapper damaged had he melted Who
knows what it was but he knew his days were growing shorter and he needed to
be sold even if it was for half price up on the till He NEEDED to be sold he
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
NEEDED to that day if not that week
As if like the great chocolate God heard his pleas one of the stuff in the shop
picked him up from the shelf and took him over by where the tills were This was
it he was finally going to be sold
He lay there waiting patiently for something to happen when suddenly he felt
something being stuck to his wrapper It must have been one of those reduced
stickers that past bars have spoken of before He wanted to know how much he
was going to be sold for he thought was worth full price Maybe they were
putting him down to half price he was worth 89p so that would mean they would
sell him at 39p
For a chocolate bar that was a disgraceful price over 50p was always the prices
people paid and thatrsquos what the chocolate bars before him had always stood by
You were usually shamed upon if you allowed yourself to be sold for less than
you were worth What made matters worse is that he was a popular chocolate
bar and to be sold half price wasnrsquot a nice feeling
He was placed at the front of the till next to bags of sweets and other reduced
items before him which included three packets of Jaffa Cakes and two bags of
Hula Hoops as well as the cheap bags of sweets for a pound1 There he just had to
sit and wait for someone to notice him and purchase
It felt like hours and he wasnrsquot being sold not even for half price It made him
feel miserable every time someone reached to grab a bag of sweets or one of
the other reduced items He thought they were going to grab him but instead
they went for something else Would he even be sold today Who knows
After more hours there was only him and a packet of Jaffa Cakes left The packet
could see he was distressed and sad so he cheered him up with talks of how
everything would be okay and if none of the customers bought him he was sure
staff would
It was late and only one member of staff was left serving in the shop now and
even then she would probably be leaving soon and that was the sign that the
shop was going to be quiet and hardly anyone would come in It had been quiet
all day which wasnrsquot good The Jaffa Cake packet assured the chocolate bar that
if it had of been busy hersquod have been sold by now He wasnrsquot so sure but tried
to keep his spirits up anyway
A young man came into the shop and placed lots of bottles of Lucozade and
Coke on the till and as the woman was pricing them up she asked the man
something Chocolate bars and other edible items canrsquot understand what
humans say so it all sounded blurred and strange to the little bar of chocolate
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Suddenly the man picked him up looked at him for a second and then placed
him back onto the till
The chocolate bar thought hersquod blown his chance again like with what happened
with the little boy but he was wrong and the man pushed him towards the
woman to price up She picked him up scanned his bar code against the red
flasher as the chocolate bars called it for as long as they can remember and
pushed the bar back towards the man He paid picked up the bottles and the
chocolate bar and walked out of the shop
The Jaffa Cake packet called bye as he walked away the man clutching him
tightly and he called back saying goodbye
He had finally been sold and he was happy his goal in life had been fulfilled
even if it was only done in half measures
By the way he was a bar of Galaxy Bubbles
Field Of Paper Flowers
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Supporters Article
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Coming Soon Agony Aunt from The Supporters - here to answer your questions
concerns and cover common areas of interest Submit your questions to the
Supporters email account with the title Agony Aunt Question and look out for
responses in the upcoming editions of the eZine
If you have immediate concerns youd like addressed please still use the
Supporters email account as usual We will still be responding to emails as
normal
Do you have questions about how to cut down on drinking how to address self
harm with your parents or problems in a relationship etc Then get in touch
The Supporters
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Members Piece ndash Film Review
The Amazing Spiderman (12A)
Category Action with hints of Romance
Ideal for
Fans of comic books particularly Spiderman anyone who likes fantasy-style
action and fans of the Avengersrsquo film and previous Marvel films
Trigger factor
Slight blood but most violence is implied
Rewatchability Factor (Out of 10)
7 One to rewatch once it comes out on DVDBlu-ray but it doesnrsquot have the
same pull to rewatch at the cinema unlike some of the other Marvel films
Overall Rating (Out of 10)
7
Review (No spoilers)
The Amazing Spiderman delivers exactly what is expected of a Marvel film it
has the back story the drama and the humour For both diehard fans and newcomers it provides an excellent explanation as to exactly who Peter Parker
(aka Spiderman) is and just why he becomes a superhero Unlike the previous
three Spiderman films this one has a darker undertone behind the humour and
yet the violence is mostly implied allowing for a wider audience
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) does a great job of showing a teenage
Spiderman and he manages to avoid the ldquowhinyrdquo stereotype that is often
associated with the franchise His emotions feel genuine and not overdramatic
and he is a likeable slightly sarcastic character The chemistry between him and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone) also feels very realistic although the
romance scenes go on for a little long in places and they sometimes head
towards overly cheesy particularly in comparison to the more subtle romances
in Marvel films such as in Captain America It does not distract from the overall
film however and so it isnrsquot that much of an issue
The dialogue has the right amount of tension and humour with there being a handful of moments that caused the audience to laugh out loud and it has
something for every age to enjoy
The CGI was reasonable although it was obvious when it was in use particularly
in regards to the main villain This wonrsquot be a problem for a casual watcher but
it can sometimes bring you out of the Spiderman world if yoursquore watching closely The best CGI was definitely during the scenes where he is web-slinging
his way around New York City which were the pivotal parts of the film ndash it really
brought the distinction between normal people and a superhero to life in a way
that really added to the escapist atmosphere
The biggest issue I have with the film is the lack of back story for the main
villain Although it is a long film ndash just short of 2 and a half hours ndash it felt as though five minutes could have been taken out of something else to give the
villain more of a personality and a reason why he did what he did
It is impossible to do a Marvel film review without looking at the others in the
franchise It fits nicely with the others and if you enjoyed them then you will
most certainly enjoy this one as well However this film does not do anything new It is a great interpretation and in my opinion better than the other three
recent Spiderman films but it doesnrsquot stand out from the others It also has a
more childish feel to it most likely due to the age of Spiderman in this film
although the serious parts are still highly interesting and you may find yourself
becoming emotionally invested in the characters which is always a sign of a
good film The Amazing Spiderman can sit proudly in place amongst the other
Marvel films but the chances of it overshadowing the others is slim
Regardless it is definitely worth a watch
Short Review
middot Plus sides great interpretation with realistic characters and a great mix between action and humour There is something for anyone of any age and you
do not need to be a diehard fan to understand what is going on
middot Down sides doesnrsquot bring anything new to the table and it is overshadowed by
the other Marvel films The CGI isnrsquot as great as some other films that are
coming out and the romance bordered on being overly cheesy The villain feels
one-dimensional in places
By Gabriella (Lucius)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Book Review
This is Gonna Hurt Music Photography and Life through the Distorted Lens of
Nikki Sixx
by Nikki Sixx
ldquoLife can be cruel Itacutes been my struggle my personal battle my obsession to
make people see that different isnacutet always badrdquo - Nikki Sixx
This book is simply beautiful If you have read Nikkis other book The Heroin Diaries you will know how brutally honest Nikki is in his books whether its
about himself his loved ones or his views
This Is Gonna Hurt is part photo part journal mdash but all Nikki Sixx It is a
collection of compelling snapshots and stories that capture the rage love
optimism darkness and determination that shape his work Told with the raw authenticity that defined his New York Times bestseller The Heroin Diaries
This Is Gonna Hurt chronicles Sixxs experience from his early years filled with
toxic waste to his success with Motley Crue his death from an OD and rebirth to
his addictions to music photography and love
This book is a mix of his personal life and his photography and the road he takes on his journey with his side band SixxAM This book takes you on a journey
not with Nikki Sixx the Rockstar but Nikki Sixx the man He helps show you
that difference is not bad in fact difference - whether its physical differences
such as disabilities to other situations in life In fact everyone is beautiful that
there is no such thing as ugly
Ive always had an eye for the oddities in life Even as a kid I saw the world in my own way and thought most things that were different were beautiful and
magical Even things that other people thought were horrifying and disgusting
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
and weird People say I have a distorted lens I think I see things as they
really are - Nikki Sixx
This book is very inspirational and it will move you It features some of Nikkis personal photographs that he has taken himself on his travels around the world
as well as ones taken in his studio Funny Farm These are not the typical
photographs you would consider to be beautiful but they are Many of the
photographs are pictures of disabled people people with deformities but yet all
the images are stunningly beautiful
Love story bad-ass rock tell-all social commentary family memoir This Is
Gonna Hurt offers the compelling insights of an artist and a man struggling to
survive connect and find a happy ending mdash a search that fuels Sixxs being I
want to take you on the journey I am on in real time Sixx writes If you dont
deal with your demons they will deal with you and its gonna hurt -
BlabbermouthNet
GlitterTrashDoll
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Film Review
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages is the movie adaptation of the Broadway show Its a musical based
on Sunset Strip Hollywood in 1987 and centers around the fictional music venue
The Bourbon Room The movie has an all star cast featuring Tom Cruise as Stacee Jaxx as well as Russell Brand Alec Baldwin Mary J Blige and Catherine-
Zeta Jones
The story is based around a small town girl Sherrie from Oklahoma who moves
to LA to follow her dream of being a singer where she meets Drew who works at
The Bourbon Room
However the person who steals the show is Tom Cruise who plays legendary
rock god and lead singer of the band Arsenal Stacee Jaxx Not only is Tom
Cruise amazing at his roll in the film and really brings the character to life - he
went under extensive vocal training for his songs in the film which he sings
himself and his voice is surprising
Normally Im not one for musicals but this one is one I love The music fits and
answers questions about the character and lets you into their mind If you love
80s rock then you will enjoy this film With songs such as Pour Some Sugar on
Me Wanted Dead or Alive I Love Rock and Roll Hit Me With Your Best Shot We
Built This City and loads more The soundtrack alone is amazing
There is alot of touching and funny moments and you really feel like you are
there in The Bourbon Room The actors did a brilliant job bringing these rolls to
life The film has romance and comedy and I think there is something to appeal
to everyone After watching it it always leaves me in a good mood
GlitterTrashDoll
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Play Review
Frankenstein
In February 2011 Danny Boyles production of Frankenstein was premiered and
ran its showing at the Royal National Theatre until May 2011 The two main
cast members for this version of Frankenstein starred Benedict Cumberbatch
(Sherlock War Horse Atonement) and Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting Love
Honour amp Obey Dark Shadows) however they didnt stick to one role as with
each performance they alternated between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and
the Creature
The version of Frankenstein I watched Cumberbatch was the Creature and Miller
was Victor Frankenstein Sadly I didnt get to watch a live performance of this
play but thanks to the National Theatre Programme I was able to watch a
recorded version in a cinema
The National Theatre recorded a performance of Frankenstein for people
worldwide to enjoy and during June July and August this year theyre showing
the play for people like myself to go and watch They did this previously for two
dates in March 2011 but of course my best friend and I didnt get a chance to
watch it due to being busy with university However on 26th July we finally got
our chance to watch it
I canrsquot put into words how amazing the performances were especially
Cumberbatchrsquos but it has just made me want to see how Miller performed as the
Creature as I heard he was better at it I donrsquot know what to think the first
actscene was amazing with how the Creature is shown to evolve and adapt to
his new surroundings I wonrsquot go into too much detail as I donrsquot want to spoil it
for anyone who may try and go to watch it after reading this review but it is
spectacular I just couldnrsquot help but watch every little detail possible throughout
each actscene as Cumberbatch and Miller did such an amazing job you can
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
really get into how the Creature evolves throughout the play and how cold
Frankenstein is
Before we watched the play there was a fifteen minute interview with Boyle
Cumberbatch and Miller about how they achieved how they produced directed
and acted throughout As a writer and someone who has taken drama since the
age of five it was inspirational and interesting to hear how both the actors
researched in their own ways to show their different versions of the Creature
with one of them using babies and one using people who are going through
physio as ideas
Now moving onto the play The first thing you see is the Creature being born
and coming to life which was rather odd and fascinating all at the same time It
reminded me of Bambi when youre watching him learn how to walk and stand
Cumberbatch of course was the Creature and for the first twenty minutes of the
play youre just watching him wander about the stage learning about how to
move crawl stand stay stood walk etc Its amazing how quickly the Creature
evolves over time too
You see how cruelly treated the Creature is by the villagers as well as his own
creator Frankenstein He flees finds someone who cares about him and teaches
him plenty of things including how to speak and once again is scared away by
people
The story gets darker as it goes on murders threats and all sorts It kept me
on the edge of my seat and I couldnt help but cry at some parts of the play The
Creature is a sad and lonely person who just wants someone to love him the
way he desires to be especially by someone who is just like him Whilst
Frankenstein just doesnt seem to care about anything in life other than his
work
Its amazing play and if you are able to watch it I recommend you do Even if
you arent a fan of theatreplays etc go and watch it Itll make you think
There are petitions and threads of all sorts all over the internet for there to be a
DVD released of Frankenstein and I myself have signed a few petitions it would
be stupid not to come out on DVD
Marks out of 10 Definitely a 10 its beautifully performed by all the actors and
the directing that Boyle did on it was great too I hope he does some more work
like this its wonderful
Field Of Paper Flowers
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Moving Forward
Welcome again to the eZinersquos moving forward highlights I hope this issues finds
you well and enjoying whatrsquos left of the summer season
Irsquove been really pleased to see some wonderful threads around the various
boards promoting individual recovery and getting members to share their daily
achievements no matter how big or small Itrsquos important to acknowledge the
little things that keep us ticking over
A couple of months ago I asked members to share their positive stories so that I
can show them to the readers of the eZine and I was astounded by the
response The stories submitted were truly heartfelt and inspirational here are
the few that I received
Smokeandmirrors (Kate) - My personal highlight is that Ive managed to stop binging amp purging altogether when I used to be doing it several times a day
Facet - I am almost five full months free of any kind of self-harm even though
things have been unbelievably difficult the past few years I am proud of that as
well as the fact that I am taking myself out of self-imposed isolation pushing
myself out of my comfort zone and getting back into things I enjoy I am creating my own reasons to get up every morning even though at times it
seems impossible
Laurawr- The last 6 months have been really hard for me as I moved to London
and didnt have any friends here My depression took a turn for the worst in December and I had to be signed off sick I could barely get out of bed at a
reasonable time and at times I would not shower for days on end and stay in the
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
same clothes constantly It got so bad at one point that I was confined to my
room and even the thought of leaving the house made me cry I was
contemplating suicide and had strong urges to self harm after 3 years clean
6 months on and everything has changed for the better I am getting up at
normal times taking care of myself volunteering and going out and meeting
friends and most importantly having fun I do not even give a second thought
about leaving the house now as I am enjoying my life so much now In late June
I got offered an amazing job opportunity for a full time job which includes some travel to Dubai and quite a nice salary By the time of publishing I will have been
working full time for a month
I am living proof that you can get better and achieve your goals it will be scary
and hard work but it is so worth it
HelloKitty - Id like to share that Irsquom 3 years free on the 8th July And my best
way to recover was literally have one person you can rely on when things get
tough
LavaLamp
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Random Facts
The lifespan of a taste bud is ten days
An oyster takes ten years to produce a pearl that is about the size of a pea
During the average human lifetime a persons heart will beat about 2
billion times
An alligator can go through 2000 to 3000 teeth in a lifetime
Dollar bills are made of cloth they are a mixture of 25 cotton and 75
linen The eye chart with the big E on top is called a Snellen chart
The number 4 is the only number with the same number of letters as the
meaning of its name Amazing considering there must be trillions of
numbers
Contrary to the widely held belief there are no wild tigers in Africa
King James IV of Scotland was an amateur dentist He even paid people to
let him practice on their teeth If the only thing you have to fear is fear itself you could be suffering from
phobophobia mdash the fear of phobias
Bigmike
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Signature of the Month
Every month we look around the RYL forums in search of our favourite signature
This monthrsquos Signature of the Month belongs to
[Redemption]
ldquoIf ever there is tomorrow when were not together there is something you must
always remember You are braver than you believe stronger than you seem and
smarter than you think But the most important thing is even if were apart Ill always
be with yourdquo
hearts
We love the signature because we believe the meaning behind it can be applied to every
single one of us We always remind each other that we are stronger than we think we
are that we are braver than we think we are and we are so much smarter than we give
ourselves credit for So we think that instead of telling other people this to encourage
them we should also remind ourselves that we are so much more than we give
ourselves credit for and there is always someone looking out for us whether you realise
it or not Keep believing in yourself
you want to be in with a chance of being next monthrsquos Signature of the Month then get
creative
Remember it doesnt need to be busy and full of colour to win
It can win because its funny inspiring creative or just shows off your personality
Remember as well when it comes to signatures they also help other members
remember who you are because they remember a phrase or a picture in your signature
Have fun getting creative
GlitterTrashDoll
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Jokes
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson were going camping They pitched their tent
under the stars and went to sleep
Sometime in the middle of the night Holmes woke Watson up and said ldquoWatson
look up at the stars and tell me what you seerdquo
Watson replied ldquoI see millions and millions of starsrdquo
Holmes said ldquoand what do you deduce from thatrdquo
Watson replied ldquoWell if there are millions of stars and if even a few of those
have planets itrsquos quite likely there are some planets like earth out there And if
there are a few planets like earth out there there might also be liferdquo
And Holmes said ldquoWatson you idiot it means that somebody stole our tentrdquo
Yoursquore Drinking Too Much Coffee When
1 You ski uphill
2 You speed walk in your sleep
3 You answer the door before people knock
4 You sleep with your eyes open
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
5 You just completed your third sweater today and you donrsquot know how to knit
6 You grind your coffee beans in your mouth
7 You have to watch videos in fast-forward
8 The only time yoursquore standing still is in an earthquake
9 You lick your coffee pot clean
10 Your eyes stay open when you sneeze
11 The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse
12 You can type sixty words a minute with your feet
13 You donrsquot sweat you percolate
14 People get dizzy just watching you
15 People can test their batteries in your ears
16 Your birthday is a national holiday in Brazil
17 Your Thermos is on wheels
18 You can outlast the Energizer Bunny
A man walks into a restaurant with a full-grown ostrich behind him
The waitress asks them for their orders
The man says A hamburger fries and a coke and turns to the ostrich Whats
yours
Ill have the same says the ostrich
A short time later the waitress returns with the order That will be pound940 please
and the man reaches into his pocket and pulls out the exact change for
payment
The next day the man and the ostrich come again and the man says A
hamburger fries and a coke
The ostrich says Ill have the same
Again the man reaches into his pocket and pays with exact change
This becomes routine until the two enter again The usual asks the waitress
No this is Friday so I will have a steak baked potato and a salad says the
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
man
Same says the ostrich
Shortly the waitress brings the order and says That will be pound3262
Once again the man pulls the exact change out of his pocket and places it on the
table
The waitress cannot hold back her curiosity any longer Excuse me sir How do
you manage to always come up with the exact change in your pocket every
time
Well says the man several years ago I was cleaning the attic I found an old
lamp When I rubbed it a Genie appeared and offered me two wishes My first
wish was that if I ever had to pay for anything I would just put my hand in my
pocket and the right amount of money would always be there
Thats brilliant says the waitress Most people would ask for a million dollars or
something but youll always be as rich as you want for as long as you live
Thats right Whether its a gallon of milk or a Rolls Royce the exact money is
always there says the man
The waitress asks Whats with the ostrich
The man sighs pauses and answers My second wish was for a chick with long
legs and who agrees with everything I say
Theres two muffins in the oven
One says Man Its burning up in here
The other one says Hey look A talking Muffin
LavaLamp
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)
Gathering the Threads
Well what a month it has been We at the eZine have been working hard to bring
you this August issue and we hope you enjoy it
We decided to go with an end of summer and going to university theme
Soon enough well be experiencing autumn and fresh starts and further career
moves when some of us set off to university for the first second third and even
last times I finished university this time last year and when it came to nights
out I was rather street smart and aware but I know that some people are a little
more naive than myself and others so thats why we have our huge piece about
keeping safe at university whether its on a night out or at home in halls
As well as this we have our usual features for you to enjoy as well as loads of
reviews to read We have an amazing film review written by a member of RYL
Lucius (Gabriella) and reviews written by us
We also have a piece by the community team about the picnic meet up they held
on July 1st and a piece by the supporters
After this issue of the eZine we are going to bring you some exciting issues to
end the year with We wont reveal what they are going to be just yet but soon
enough in the next month or so you will soon find out
As well as that were recruiting again I will be posting a thread soon about
recruiting were excited to have 10 lucky RYLers join the eZine soon so keep
your eyes peeled for that
Well I best be off now enjoy this issue of the eZine and please leave us your
kind and honest works on the usual thread
This will be the last gathering threads I write by the way as the new person to
come alongside me will be writing this every month Itrsquos been lovely to write it
for you mind while is has lasted and I hope when you love the person who will
be writing this as much as I do
Tally ho
Natalee (Field Of Paper Flowers)