Fresh Meat.

three counties

one week

peterborough 

the east coast 

it's my first day

in the office

hardly the life

of a traveller

yet I'm still

determined 

to make you

proud of me 

breaking down 

as I lose myself

in the hustle

and bustle 

of the working city  

pushing past

all the insecurity 

in a leap of faith

that's turned more

into a dive

except I land

in jetwashed portaloos 

and sodden toilet tissue 

with no seat to rest

feeling trapped 

in the middle

of nowhere with

only a smeared mirror 

and a run down sink for company

Do I battle through or just walk away?

Festive Frenzy.

I am currently enjoying the satisfying lull that follows Christmas and New Year, having spent most of my time catching up with family and friends after twelve intense weeks of forceful motivation and hard work.

Granted, my first semester turned out to be both fun and enriching and I now embark on a New Year freshly bathed in knowledge and experience.

Wishing you all an exceptional New Year.

Wintershall Nativity (19/12/11)

Squelch. Squelch. Squelch.

As we embarked upon a muddy trench with umbrellas in hand, we anticipated the Christmas spirit brought about by the annual nativity play. The sky was a translucent burn't blue. Typical as the rain continued to pour down.

The breeze was chilling as we passed beacons of fire orientated on both sides of the path. Their essence filled the smoky air comforted by their warmth. My shoes were an inconvenience as they moulded into the clay-like mud that blanketed the pathway.

The service began at the top of the hill with Mary riding a donkey that was guided by Joseph. The crowd, like a swarm, were led east by a star to a near-by barn. I was more concerned about falling into the sticky mud that was now riddled with shoe impressions.

When the service finished we were guided along a walkway scattered with hay and were given the opportunity to interact with the cast. This was the highlight of Mum's evening as she got the opportunity to shake the hand of the man who played Jesus in the previous production.

The service was performed by a troupe of Christian volunteers and was mildly compelling. I'd seen them earlier this year in The Passion Of Christ (a reenactment of the Easter story) and even then, by their presence alone you could tell they had the passion.

How will you be celebrating Christmas this year?

Happy Blogiversary!

That's right. On this day in 2010, I set up my blog.

Mainly with the intention of making a good impression at university, as this time last year I was halfway through drafting my personal statement. 

How times have changed. I am now at a university I love. I am studying a course that I love and I am living with housemates that I, well, love.

We've spent most of the day decorating the house with paper chains as we're all cheapskates when it comes to Christmas.

(insert reference to bonding here)

At 4:32pm it's already getting dark outside and it's turned bitterly cold. I'm cuddled up in bed with freshly washed sheets feeling rather nostalgic. I want to savour these moments as they don't come by often.

I hope you've enjoyed reading and there's plenty more to come.

I mustn't forget to credit my rather awesome housemate Devan for the rather punnerific title (casual neologism). #TheOneWhatsAttemptingBlogging

Lights. Lights. Lights.

Today was a historic moment, as for the first time I watched the Christmas lights in Winchester illuminate the town square. 

December will soon be upon us and it's hard to believe that another year has passed. This will also be the first anniversary of my blog. I have been blogging for almost a year and what a great year it has been.

After a tough couple of months I am happy to say that Winchester finally feels like home. It's a beautiful place full of beautiful people and honestly I couldn't be happier. 

I spent the evening in the town with my housemates, preparing to see the perfectly placed lights sparkle in the navy sky. It was a bit of an anticlimax but a sea of cheers from the ever-growing crowd soon made this insignificant.

I officially love Winchester.

Miss Independent.

My move into independence has been an uphill struggle.

I officially enrolled as a student @ The University Of Winchester last week, ready to begin a new chapter in my life.

It's a historic place. Once the capital of the country during the days of the Smashing Saxons, home to the great literary Jane Austen who currently rests in Winchester Cathedral, as well as King Alfred, "The Great Defender Of The English Language" during The Middle Ages. For me, that's what made it all the more appealing.

I hope to update my blog regularly, discussing key concepts, as well as engaging in intellectual debates, which will enable me to gain a better understanding of my current course of study.

For more information on The History Of Winchester, visit: http://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/site/about-winchester/brief-history.

BHASVIC Visual Arts Exhibition (23rd June 2011).

The time comes when a relatively self-dependent eighteen year old is thrust into the frightening world of University.

Eden, my little brother and my muse.

I remember the first time I set foot in BHASVIC in September 2009. I had missed the open day and was left feeling rather sceptical as to whether it would be the right place for me. With the rustic smell and the feeling of complete calm which made it ever so appealing. 

And although I had not yet officially finished college, the exhibition mean't I was able to celebrate my achievements in both photography and digital art, of which I am very proud.

Feeling rather nostalgic reflecting back on all the support my family, tutors and students have given me over the years towards my future, and for that, this post goes out to all you wonderful people. It's been tough.

My Unit 3 project focused in on "Making Time Stand Still".

As September approaches, I am preparing to start a new chapter at University. I feel a surprise sense of calm and excitement about my newly acclaimed independence and am looking forward to building a new life in Winchester.

I'm thinking of writing a diary documenting my first year. Whether I will make this public on my blog, I have to decide.

To view photo's from the "Making Time Stand Still" project visit my Flickr page @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/amy_moore/.