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wheres my tag?
i do silent read this you know...

The film sounds exactly like Clary and Jace in the mortal instruments

Also about your university, as long as you’re happy about where you’re going, then who cares about oxbridge! Warwick is a good university and you should be proud of yourself regardless

It’s not the uni that makes you, it what you make of the uni

@neko no basu and there’s my Indian mum who is begging me to apply to Warwick. 😂

I'm sorry @Raptor Jesus, I'll make sure to tag @TakeALittleWalk next time too

Love the updateeee

Warwick is definitely not a second rate uni at all. It's true they are not as well known but even Oxbridge students will tell you that Warwick is a very close second place and in some ways, is better than them. It's a very nice place with a magnificent campus and friendly atmosphere.
you should be delighted and proud of getting in there

Like @Mesopotamian. said, it’s not about how good the uni is, it's about if you’re happy to go there

warwick is the 11th best university in the country....
and something like the 60th best worldwide....
it's a russell group university.....
and it's awesome

WE ARE GOING TO AN EXCELLENT UNIVERSITY, COLLATE YOUR FACTS AND FIGHT BACK NEKO!

where else are you thinking of applying?

Update #16 - 25.08.20
Salutare tuturor, it’s been just over a month since I started this blog! Time flies by fast.

Starting with some negativity, I wasn’t feeling too happy yesterday because my mum was expressing how utterly disappointed she was at how I didn’t apply for Cambridge because apparently Warwick is a second-rate university that no one’s ever heard of. Ouch, that actually really hurt. You can’t blame her too much though, it’s true, in that none of her friends have really ever heard of Warwick (but most of them do live on the other side of the planet sooo I’m not too surprised…) My mum wanted me to apply to Oxbridge (don’t all Asian parents?) or King’s. Reason? They. Are. Well. known. Little does she know that when she means King’s or “帝國” she’s actually talking about Imperial. KCL is in fact “國王學院”. Tis not the same place, mother.
Anyway, I would’ve flunked the admissions test, probably had a panic attack during the interview (I had one of those when we did a mock interview in school and had to walk out, and that was only a pretend interview) And if I did get in, I’d probably be crying. Not of happiness but of fear and dread of finding the course too hard and not fitting in, what a mood. (Not saying I won’t cry of fear and dread when I'm at Warwick but hopefully it won’t be as likely) Cambridge is a great place, I just don’t know if I’d be able to handle it because I am, me

Rant over… onto a little film review to brighten my mooooood
Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review – From Up On Poppy Hill

Set in 1960s Japan, From Up On Poppy Hill tells the story of 2 teenagers called Umi and Shun as they try to save one of their school buildings (used for club and society meetings) from being torn down. The plot is quite simplistic and easy to follow compared to other Studio Ghibli films. It was a relaxing film to watch and I’ll give it a rating of 8.5/10. The only thing that left me with a sour taste in my mouth was that Umi and Shun like each other but then it’s discovered that they are in fact siblings (incest alert) and so Shun tells Umi to forget the feelings they previously had for each other. BUT, she then later confesses to him and says something along the lines of “I know we're siblings, but I love you and my feelings will never change”

important spoiler below

have a good day
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Update #16 - 25.08.20
Salutare tuturor, it’s been just over a month since I started this blog! Time flies by fast.

Starting with some negativity, I wasn’t feeling too happy yesterday because my mum was expressing how utterly disappointed she was at how I didn’t apply for Cambridge because apparently Warwick is a second-rate university that no one’s ever heard of. Ouch, that actually really hurt. You can’t blame her too much though, it’s true, in that none of her friends have really ever heard of Warwick (but most of them do live on the other side of the planet sooo I’m not too surprised…) My mum wanted me to apply to Oxbridge (don’t all Asian parents?) or King’s. Reason? They. Are. Well. known. Little does she know that when she means King’s or “帝國” she’s actually talking about Imperial. KCL is in fact “國王學院”. Tis not the same place, mother.
Anyway, I would’ve flunked the admissions test, probably had a panic attack during the interview (I had one of those when we did a mock interview in school and had to walk out, and that was only a pretend interview) And if I did get in, I’d probably be crying. Not of happiness but of fear and dread of finding the course too hard and not fitting in, what a mood. (Not saying I won’t cry of fear and dread when I'm at Warwick but hopefully it won’t be as likely) Cambridge is a great place, I just don’t know if I’d be able to handle it because I am, me

Rant over… onto a little film review to brighten my mooooood
Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review – From Up On Poppy Hill

Set in 1960s Japan, From Up On Poppy Hill tells the story of 2 teenagers called Umi and Shun as they try to save one of their school buildings (used for club and society meetings) from being torn down. The plot is quite simplistic and easy to follow compared to other Studio Ghibli films. It was a relaxing film to watch and I’ll give it a rating of 8.5/10. The only thing that left me with a sour taste in my mouth was that Umi and Shun like each other but then it’s discovered that they are in fact siblings (incest alert) and so Shun tells Umi to forget the feelings they previously had for each other. BUT, she then later confesses to him and says something along the lines of “I know we're siblings, but I love you and my feelings will never change”

important spoiler below

have a good day
TAGS TAGS TAGS TAGS

Thank you yzanne! I can't fight against my mum I'll never win. She was like "ONLY 11th? If Oxford and Cambridge are 1 and 2, why you no apply to #3?" (this is like when you get 98% in a test and the parent is like, why not 100!?)
I don't even know what the 3rd best uni is in the UK, St.Andrew's? Wayyy too far. My mother said "Yeah but Warwick is far too!" hmm... not as far as Scotland but ok mum...

Update #16 - 25.08.20
Salutare tuturor, it’s been just over a month since I started this blog! Time flies by fast.

Starting with some negativity, I wasn’t feeling too happy yesterday because my mum was expressing how utterly disappointed she was at how I didn’t apply for Cambridge because apparently Warwick is a second-rate university that no one’s ever heard of. Ouch, that actually really hurt. You can’t blame her too much though, it’s true, in that none of her friends have really ever heard of Warwick (but most of them do live on the other side of the planet sooo I’m not too surprised…) My mum wanted me to apply to Oxbridge (don’t all Asian parents?) or King’s. Reason? They. Are. Well. known. Little does she know that when she means King’s or “帝國” she’s actually talking about Imperial. KCL is in fact “國王學院”. Tis not the same place, mother.
Anyway, I would’ve flunked the admissions test, probably had a panic attack during the interview (I had one of those when we did a mock interview in school and had to walk out, and that was only a pretend interview) And if I did get in, I’d probably be crying. Not of happiness but of fear and dread of finding the course too hard and not fitting in, what a mood. (Not saying I won’t cry of fear and dread when I'm at Warwick but hopefully it won’t be as likely) Cambridge is a great place, I just don’t know if I’d be able to handle it because I am, me

Rant over… onto a little film review to brighten my mooooood
Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review – From Up On Poppy Hill

Set in 1960s Japan, From Up On Poppy Hill tells the story of 2 teenagers called Umi and Shun as they try to save one of their school buildings (used for club and society meetings) from being torn down. The plot is quite simplistic and easy to follow compared to other Studio Ghibli films. It was a relaxing film to watch and I’ll give it a rating of 8.5/10. The only thing that left me with a sour taste in my mouth was that Umi and Shun like each other but then it’s discovered that they are in fact siblings (incest alert) and so Shun tells Umi to forget the feelings they previously had for each other. BUT, she then later confesses to him and says something along the lines of “I know we're siblings, but I love you and my feelings will never change”

important spoiler below

have a good day
TAGS TAGS TAGS TAGS

Thank you yzanne! I can't fight against my mum I'll never win. She was like "ONLY 11th? If Oxford and Cambridge are 1 and 2, why you no apply to #3?" (this is like when you get 98% in a test and the parent is like, why not 100!?)
I don't even know what the 3rd best uni is in the UK, St.Andrew's? Wayyy too far. My mother said "Yeah but Warwick is far too!" hmm... not as far as Scotland but ok mum...

Update #17 – 27/08/20
Здравейте всички! Yesterday (or was it this morning? I can’t remember when his acc was deleted) was a sad time for TSR with the loss of @Dell PC , rest in peace my friend, hope school goes well. Also, welcome back @Synergy.x!

My TSR notifs have been blowing up with arguments and trolling on people’s blogs @SuperiorPotato sad times I feel your pain, and my phone notifs have been blowing up about a war against Lakeside hall for who are the true owners of the holy Warwick geese, something I’m sure @yzanne and @gravitydefier can relate to. It’s good banter but also ever so slightly intimidating with over 200 people in the group and all clearly very passionate about geese.

Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review
Anyway, yesterday I finished watching Parasite, yes the film that won the Oscars last year! I’ve been meaning to watch it for a long time and finally got round to it 😊 I had no idea what the film was about before I watched it apart from that it was about a rich and poor family? But as the director of the film, Bong Joon-ho said, “the film is best when you go into it cold”. Wikipedia summarises it as a “black comedy thriller film” if that helps for anybody who hasn’t seen it.
I’m really bad at writing film reviews, especially for a film that holds such high regard in the world of cinema so I’m gonna cheat a bit and just link in a review from The Guardian by an actual film critic.
Great film, full of dark humour and deception, I don’t usually like gory stuff (oops was that a spoiler?) but Parasite is an exception. Going to give it a 9/10

Neko’s Nostalgic Throwbacks
Last year, today, my family and I stopped by Florence on our way from Venice -> Pisa. Didn’t have too much time on our hands but managed to pop down to the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore. The Gothic architecture is stunning and the painting on the ceiling of the Last Judgement is also really cool.


~ fun facts ~
1. It took over 140 years to complete. Building began in 1296 but they didn’t have the technology to build the dome yet which is why it was left exposed for many years.
2. The guy who designed and built the domed rooftop had no previous architectural training – pretty impressive I must say



TAGS - RJ, as promised I tagged you 1st and Macy I promised to tag you 2nd (I think, I've done it anyway)

Update #17 – 27/08/20
Здравейте всички! Yesterday (or was it this morning? I can’t remember when his acc was deleted) was a sad time for TSR with the loss of @Dell PC , rest in peace my friend, hope school goes well. Also, welcome back @Synergy.x!

My TSR notifs have been blowing up with arguments and trolling on people’s blogs @SuperiorPotato sad times I feel your pain, and my phone notifs have been blowing up about a war against Lakeside hall for who are the true owners of the holy Warwick geese, something I’m sure @yzanne and @gravitydefier can relate to. It’s good banter but also ever so slightly intimidating with over 200 people in the group and all clearly very passionate about geese.

Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review
Anyway, yesterday I finished watching Parasite, yes the film that won the Oscars last year! I’ve been meaning to watch it for a long time and finally got round to it 😊 I had no idea what the film was about before I watched it apart from that it was about a rich and poor family? But as the director of the film, Bong Joon-ho said, “the film is best when you go into it cold”. Wikipedia summarises it as a “black comedy thriller film” if that helps for anybody who hasn’t seen it.
I’m really bad at writing film reviews, especially for a film that holds such high regard in the world of cinema so I’m gonna cheat a bit and just link in a review from The Guardian by an actual film critic.
Great film, full of dark humour and deception, I don’t usually like gory stuff (oops was that a spoiler?) but Parasite is an exception. Going to give it a 9/10

Neko’s Nostalgic Throwbacks
Last year, today, my family and I stopped by Florence on our way from Venice -> Pisa. Didn’t have too much time on our hands but managed to pop down to the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore. The Gothic architecture is stunning and the painting on the ceiling of the Last Judgement is also really cool.


~ fun facts ~
1. It took over 140 years to complete. Building began in 1296 but they didn’t have the technology to build the dome yet which is why it was left exposed for many years.
2. The guy who designed and built the domed rooftop had no previous architectural training – pretty impressive I must say



TAGS - RJ, as promised I tagged you 1st and Macy I promised to tag you 2nd (I think, I've done it anyway)

Update #17 – 27/08/20
Здравейте всички! Yesterday (or was it this morning? I can’t remember when his acc was deleted) was a sad time for TSR with the loss of @Dell PC , rest in peace my friend, hope school goes well. Also, welcome back @Synergy.x!

My TSR notifs have been blowing up with arguments and trolling on people’s blogs @SuperiorPotato sad times I feel your pain, and my phone notifs have been blowing up about a war against Lakeside hall for who are the true owners of the holy Warwick geese, something I’m sure @yzanne and @gravitydefier can relate to. It’s good banter but also ever so slightly intimidating with over 200 people in the group and all clearly very passionate about geese.

Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review
Anyway, yesterday I finished watching Parasite, yes the film that won the Oscars last year! I’ve been meaning to watch it for a long time and finally got round to it 😊 I had no idea what the film was about before I watched it apart from that it was about a rich and poor family? But as the director of the film, Bong Joon-ho said, “the film is best when you go into it cold”. Wikipedia summarises it as a “black comedy thriller film” if that helps for anybody who hasn’t seen it.
I’m really bad at writing film reviews, especially for a film that holds such high regard in the world of cinema so I’m gonna cheat a bit and just link in a review from The Guardian by an actual film critic.
Great film, full of dark humour and deception, I don’t usually like gory stuff (oops was that a spoiler?) but Parasite is an exception. Going to give it a 9/10

Neko’s Nostalgic Throwbacks
Last year, today, my family and I stopped by Florence on our way from Venice -> Pisa. Didn’t have too much time on our hands but managed to pop down to the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore. The Gothic architecture is stunning and the painting on the ceiling of the Last Judgement is also really cool.


~ fun facts ~
1. It took over 140 years to complete. Building began in 1296 but they didn’t have the technology to build the dome yet which is why it was left exposed for many years.
2. The guy who designed and built the domed rooftop had no previous architectural training – pretty impressive I must say



TAGS - RJ, as promised I tagged you 1st and Macy I promised to tag you 2nd (I think, I've done it anyway)

Update #17 – 27/08/20
Здравейте всички! Yesterday (or was it this morning? I can’t remember when his acc was deleted) was a sad time for TSR with the loss of @Dell PC , rest in peace my friend, hope school goes well. Also, welcome back @Synergy.x!

My TSR notifs have been blowing up with arguments and trolling on people’s blogs @SuperiorPotato sad times I feel your pain, and my phone notifs have been blowing up about a war against Lakeside hall for who are the true owners of the holy Warwick geese, something I’m sure @yzanne and @gravitydefier can relate to. It’s good banter but also ever so slightly intimidating with over 200 people in the group and all clearly very passionate about geese.

Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review
Anyway, yesterday I finished watching Parasite, yes the film that won the Oscars last year! I’ve been meaning to watch it for a long time and finally got round to it 😊 I had no idea what the film was about before I watched it apart from that it was about a rich and poor family? But as the director of the film, Bong Joon-ho said, “the film is best when you go into it cold”. Wikipedia summarises it as a “black comedy thriller film” if that helps for anybody who hasn’t seen it.
I’m really bad at writing film reviews, especially for a film that holds such high regard in the world of cinema so I’m gonna cheat a bit and just link in a review from The Guardian by an actual film critic.
Great film, full of dark humour and deception, I don’t usually like gory stuff (oops was that a spoiler?) but Parasite is an exception. Going to give it a 9/10

Neko’s Nostalgic Throwbacks
Last year, today, my family and I stopped by Florence on our way from Venice -> Pisa. Didn’t have too much time on our hands but managed to pop down to the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore. The Gothic architecture is stunning and the painting on the ceiling of the Last Judgement is also really cool.


~ fun facts ~
1. It took over 140 years to complete. Building began in 1296 but they didn’t have the technology to build the dome yet which is why it was left exposed for many years.
2. The guy who designed and built the domed rooftop had no previous architectural training – pretty impressive I must say



TAGS - RJ, as promised I tagged you 1st and Macy I promised to tag you 2nd (I think, I've done it anyway)

Update #17 – 27/08/20
Здравейте всички! Yesterday (or was it this morning? I can’t remember when his acc was deleted) was a sad time for TSR with the loss of @Dell PC , rest in peace my friend, hope school goes well. Also, welcome back @Synergy.x!

My TSR notifs have been blowing up with arguments and trolling on people’s blogs @SuperiorPotato sad times I feel your pain, and my phone notifs have been blowing up about a war against Lakeside hall for who are the true owners of the holy Warwick geese, something I’m sure @yzanne and @gravitydefier can relate to. It’s good banter but also ever so slightly intimidating with over 200 people in the group and all clearly very passionate about geese.

Neko’s Nonsensical Film Review
Anyway, yesterday I finished watching Parasite, yes the film that won the Oscars last year! I’ve been meaning to watch it for a long time and finally got round to it 😊 I had no idea what the film was about before I watched it apart from that it was about a rich and poor family? But as the director of the film, Bong Joon-ho said, “the film is best when you go into it cold”. Wikipedia summarises it as a “black comedy thriller film” if that helps for anybody who hasn’t seen it.
I’m really bad at writing film reviews, especially for a film that holds such high regard in the world of cinema so I’m gonna cheat a bit and just link in a review from The Guardian by an actual film critic.
Great film, full of dark humour and deception, I don’t usually like gory stuff (oops was that a spoiler?) but Parasite is an exception. Going to give it a 9/10

Neko’s Nostalgic Throwbacks
Last year, today, my family and I stopped by Florence on our way from Venice -> Pisa. Didn’t have too much time on our hands but managed to pop down to the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Fiore. The Gothic architecture is stunning and the painting on the ceiling of the Last Judgement is also really cool.


~ fun facts ~
1. It took over 140 years to complete. Building began in 1296 but they didn’t have the technology to build the dome yet which is why it was left exposed for many years.
2. The guy who designed and built the domed rooftop had no previous architectural training – pretty impressive I must say



TAGS - RJ, as promised I tagged you 1st and Macy I promised to tag you 2nd (I think, I've done it anyway)