Shout-out to - The Big Bang Theory

I want to give a shout-out to one of my favorite TV shows right now -The Big Bang Theory. I simply love this show, it is so funny and original. And I can't get enough. Here in Denmark it airs on Kanal 6 at 23.30. Just in time for a good laugh and a shot of brilliant sarcasm.

Movie Review - Julie&Julia

Sunday was national Cinema Day which meant tickets were half off. GREAT! They should to that more often. There are a lot of good movies out right now, but I had been dying to see Julia&Julia. So Sunday night I went to see it - and it was great! The storyline was funny, well told and original. The acting was great, and the casting was spot on. I really enjoyed it. And since I've just started blogging I kinda liked it was about blogging too - just a little bit anyways. The way the movie is set up it tells the story of two women, one being Julia Childs. Her character really sparked an interest with me, so I'm gonna see if I can get a hold of a good biography and a mix up the research with some down-time reading.

Time to write papers

It’s getting darker and darker outside, we turned back the clock the other day – the winter is truly upon us. This also means that it’s time to turn up our sleeves and start writing papers! The next few weeks will include doing a lot of research and creating an absolutely brilliant outline. The tricky part is always how do you get started?
I like to mind map – I write what is key to my project in the center – and then branch out and write different aspects that I want to cover like the concepts, theory, history, debate, actors, future, and so on. I feel like writing my paper becomes so much easier that way, because then I just have to “fill out” each topic.
To make sure I get all the technical stuff in there too I close read the handbook where all the rules are listed, and then make a list of all the criterias. I love lists! I love the feeling of being able to check stuff off when I’m done with it. It also helps keep me organized, which I’ve gotten a lot better at.
And then I make my time frame. Buffer zones are key! Make running deadlines for different parts of the project. You can always readjust if something comes up along the way – but this way you make sure you get back on track. And don’t make the final deadline the one that the university gives you - make it a few days before that.
Wish me luck.

Pumpkin Project

Today was pumpkin day! I got this really big pumpkin for only 20 Dkr the other day, so I’ve been looking at designs for what I wanted to carve. I couldn’t decide which one to choose so I did three. My arms are so sore right now from all the scraping and carving – but I’m really happy with the result. This is only my 2. Pumpkin ever!

Tips and tricks

First, you make the lid – make sure to cut in to the pumpkin at a 45 degree angle, this will make it so that the lid doesn’t fall through the pumpkin when you are done. And remember to cut the hole wide enough so that you can get your hand through it.
When you clean out the pumpkin, clean out as much as you can so that you give yourself a thin a “shell” to cut through.
Find yourself a template of what you want to carve, print it out and tape it to your pumpkin
Take a safety pin and punch holes along the outline of your image, and then remove the paper - you are left with a “dotted” outline of your image.
Now it’s a matter of connecting the dots – cut following the dotted lines. Start with the small details first.
Have fun!

Fall Break recap

Sofie hearts Joey

My fall break is almost over, now its time to enjoy the weekend and get ready to start school back up. So far I've been working on papers and doing research - not really my idea of a "break" - but there has been room for some fun things too. I've been to the city, bought some nice warm boots and been out to a nice dinner with my parents. But the highlight of my week was getting the most amazing package from my boo :) .... Since Halloween is coming up we got a pumpkin today; I found some designs online so I think I'll carve that out tomorrow. Check in to see project pics :)

Saturday with Mr. Darcy

I love Saturdays, and today was no different. To my delight I was zapping through the channels and ended up on TV2Charlie. They were airing one of my favorite Mini series of all time, the original BBC mini of Pride and Prejudice – with the Colin Firth as the only true Mr Darcy. YAY for that, and I know for sure I’ll be tuning in next Saturday to catch the next episode. And now it’s time to get ready to go to the Theater tonight, I’ll tell you all about that later.