Wednesday, September 29, 2010

L'arte d'arrangiarsi.



Shirt dress: thrifted, Cardigan: Thrifted, bag: thrifted, weird tribal sandals: equip, eco-conscious FAYESHUNABLE thrift tote: salvos, new skank hair: :(


To fill the gaping hole in your e-heart, filled only by my pretentious thrifting adventures and gratitious self portraits, I'm here to update you all on what's been happening and to explain my e-absence. I've been pretty busy...I got skank hair, I graduated, my HSC is in about 2.5 weeks or 16 days or something fucking ridiculously terrifying like that. This might be the last entry in a while.

And it's a shame because I just hit 1000 (1010 now!) followers, so massive, massive thank you to everyone who follows me (PS I STILL OWE ONE OF YOU A BROOCH FROM THE 666 GIVEAWAY..I AM SO TERRIBLE, I KNOW. I'll do my best to haul ass and send it out to you asap). You are all so lovely, and I will be back. I will be back with all the free time in the world, and a newfound thrifting vigour. I've been neglecting my Tumblr, Formspring, and email too, hopefully I'll dig up some spare time to resurface from the mountain of textbooks I've been hibernating in to reply to you guys. In the meantime, you'll find me complainin' and tweetin' here, here, here.



Graduation:
- My entire grade singing the Graduation Song by Vitamin C, inducing my tear ducts to urinate all over my face.
- Heading to the beach afterwards for Vitamin D-fuelled celebration.
- Stalking the Bondi Vet on his intensely physical sand run (I ran 10m in the sand and actually just collapsed, which speaks volumes about my general state of fitness).
- Stalking hot men in general and taking photos with them.
- Making a giant penis in the sand.
- Staying at the beach at night, eating pizza and listening to my digestive system gurgle.



It's so intense that I will never again have to avoid my deputy principal for being out of uniform, I will never have to line up at lunch for disgusting canteen-food overpriced pasta, I will never track the minute hand of the clock until the bell rings, I will never stare down little bitch juniors again, I will never walk to the station with my friends in sweltering heat or pouring rain, I will never walk the corridors of my high school between classes wishing I was home. I miss high school already.



The week prior to graduation, my grade organised a teddy bear picnic, a flashmob + mass freeze in the quad, and a Harry Potter day (complete with Quiddith match and scars) and I won't go into detail since none of you probably even read the wall of text up there, but it was intensely fun. And I felt so much closer to my grade than I have ever felt. Brooms made out of newspaper and calling your deputy principal "Professor Dimbledore" brings people together.

And lastly, my hair. Don't even ask. I don't even know where to begin, but basically:

1. I fucked up.
2. I fucked up.
3. I have skank hair.
4. I msis my old hair.
5. This is only temporary.
6. There is a possibility, depending on my mental state, that I might go blonde in the near future.
7. Don't judge me.





So, yeah. Summer is approaching, and I'll be here, at this table, for the next 6 weeks, wasting away. Essays and equations will be my friends, and I'll probably come out on the other end horribly disfigured, muttering to myself and covered in a layer of bodily fluids. Wish me luck. Until then, be safe and I'll miss you,

Jess.

74 comments:

melmel said...

I read through from top to end (:
seems like you had tons of fun, all the best for your HSC (i assume it's some exam or certificate or something) and you are greatly missed on tumblr!

- mel (neon-electric)

Jenna said...

Best of luck girl.
I've been out of high school 4 years now and I miss it terribly. Real life sucks.

Wendy said...

Oh my lord, your hair! It actually doesn't look too bad. You're still amazing. You seem to be handling yourself pretty well for a senior readying herself (I hope!) for the HSC. The whole HSC is a little foreign to me, I'm only in Year 8! Good luck!

The Little Dust Princess said...

Looks like you had a ton of fun during your e-absence! The pictures sure proved it! I like the first two photos of you. So natural and beautiful. : )

Keep up the great blog! And remember to send out that 666 giveaway prize! LOL

xx The Little Dust Princess

Hannah said...

Gah - that's it! Next HP movie I'm dressing up (it may be my last chance ever)
Also, I'm fairly certain that point 3 should outrank point 2. Why sleep with lots of dodgy men when u can just sleep with one... without a needle in ur arm :/
Hopefully point 1 should work out.
Also, you should consider entering that Westfield contest - I think a 100,000 p.a. job would be good.
You should dye ur hair dark purple.
Anyways, congrats on gradutating!! YAAAAY!

Chelsea said...

Oh man, finishing school feels like forever ago. I guess it was really (4 years). Best of luck for your exams, if all else fails just draw lol pictures as answers.

Oh and your hair? Who gives a shit, looks good.

Julia said...

Graduating sucks, but that doesn't mean that you have to stop seeing your friends! And your hair is still gorgeous! I don't think you messed up, haha. It actually fits you!

Anonymous said...

oh jess, this post was wonderful :) and i actually like your hair!

i have no idea what HSC is, but good luck with it anyway! :)

maggie said...

Your hair is kind of mostly rank, but that's cool - every Asian chick needs to get through the Asian piss-yellow hair phase at some point. WOO!!

I still can't believe you go to my old high school and that I graduated from said high school 6 years ago and got molested by the HSC at said high school (actually it was kind of nice).

Lovely lovely blog + GOOD LUCK FOR THE HSC OF DOOM!!!

Elly said...

Cute.
Srsly, you'll be emotional and guts then studying so hard no room for nothing else then it'll be summer and you'll be so relieved you won't be sad. At all. Hope you're going away for uni, cos it is boss. And uni is far far better than high school. Can't emphasise that enough. Watch HSM 3 now, cos it won't be relevant or seemly ever again.

Anonymous said...

Honestly, I love your hair! It make me want to go lighter too but I'm too chicken honestly. And broke.
Also I LOVE DR CHRIS he's my secret obsession, if I lived in syd I'd be chasin him with you ;)
x

Feby said...

Honestly, this is my favorite post from you. I love this post and good luck for the HSC :)

cry wolf said...

The hair isn't that noticeable!
It actually looks nice. It is safe to say I would kill for your hair, girly.
As for exams and finals, best of luck! You'll ace, and it'll be such a relief after.
Like having a baby!
Oh god...
X

Vicki said...

congrats on reaching 1000 followers my dear that is huge!!! :) love your blog so ya totally deserve it!! hope u get thru all your essays and work over the next few weeks!! good luck! x

xinwei said...

the photos are amazing, and your shirt-dress is LOVELY! ...did i mention the photos are amazing? (: makes me wonder about high school all over again--wish i had a DSLR when i was in my high schl years :/

...still don't have one. *cry*

dragonslayer_c@s3y_hautgurl69 said...

NAWWWWWW, IT'S NOT TERRIBLE. YOU STILL HAVE HAIR, AT LEAST? YOU'RE STILL GORGEOUS NO MATTER WHAT. FUCK IT, YOU'LL BE INDOORS FOR THE NEXT 6 WEEKS ANYWAY TRUEEEE

and good luck for the hsc, you'll do amazing!!! i'll miss you! x

Anisa said...

You, my dear, are gorgeous despite what you call skank hair! Although I loved loved loveddd your old hair, this is a new look for you and you can definitely own it! Good luck on your HSC, those are exams yea? Enjoy you're summer, I'm grossly jealous, college is bleh (only kidding...kind of)! You've been sorely missed!

-Anisa, thelaughslut.blogspot.com

Bella said...

Wow, watching you leave school makes me scared! I live in Sydney too, but i'm in year 11 :) Pretty worried about the HSC, but you have been so fantastic about blogging whilst in year 12. As your not coming back for a while I just wanted to say thank you for creating this blog, i literally am mesmorised by it, and you fashion sense!?! I'm a really big fan. But a MASSIVE good luck for your HSC, i just know your going to do briliantly, your a very special girl :) Bella

Vicky said...

Looks like a lot of fun! And good luck with all your exams x

em (studs and supernovas) said...

this will be me in 16 days
freaky and exciting!
good luck on exams!
em x

GILBERT/GANDA said...

I am loving all your pics and you seems to be having a effin great time with your classmates and friends!

how I wish to have such a nice friends too!

xx.
miss yeah post

vogueish said...

ooh..much..much..luck for your exams...!!!!
thats gonna be me..in january.....but dreading those exam moments...!!!!anyways...the pictures..looks a lotta fun...take care:)

Ms K said...

oh I know how it feels graduating form high school. I will be graduating soon too with a couple of weeks.
all the best for your exams =)


xoxo
http://stylison.blogspot.com/

joninel said...

totally love all your photos :) INSANE!!

Chahana said...

you're amazing looking! goodluck for exams love x
http://chahanasblog.blogspot.com/

vdcouture said...

great shots <3 and i totally love your hair <3 gooodluck for exams gorgeous :)

vdcouture

gee-ar said...

i wish you the best of luck with your HSC!
your photos are absolutely lovely.
see you on the other side. :)

Alyse said...

Are you kidding me? The hair looks pretty fabulous! By skank, do you mean like other 'Asian skank hos?'

I also read this from beginning to end....

Paz López said...

Best luck! And remember: this too shall pass

Venn said...

gudd luck on ur HSC!! :)
enjoyy ur last day in high-schl! :) u r gonna miss it!!

xoxo

TalksAboutNothing* said...

I actually love your hair :)
And photos are just amazing!! :)
good luck for exams :)

TalksAboutNothing* said...

I actually love your hair :)
And photos are just amazing!! :)
good luck for exams :)

jesthh(: said...

I am so deeply in love with you. Miss you to bits. Which I could sit down and bake some cookies and cupcakes with you and mess up and ditch the oven and just run around with what are they called. Those stupid thin paper tassel things.

Much love. GOOD LUCK FOR HSC XXXXXXXXXXX

MellJBrown said...

bah end of school was so excellent!
i can't believe i've been out a year already. And now i'm about to go back into school... i'm excited but i'm not sure how i'll cope after working full time and travelling this year. i'll be so poor! and under-cultured! and not having to cook for myself! (win.)
enough about me (seriously how do i do it?)
i dont mind the skank hair... well obv its stripey skank hair but i think a lighter colour would suit you (that WAS a compliment, i swear)
and you look so summery- im jealous! i love winter clothes but it's TOO cold where i am (Berlin- 12degrees or so) to enjoy them. It's jeans and multiple hoodies weather, but i'm sucking it up and freazing to death instead :)

Enjoy freedom! pretty excited to see your no doubt ahmazing formal dress, not gunna lie.

- m xx
p.s. the thrift stores in berlin are AHMAZING. or at least the one ive been to so far was. mind blowing. i found leather shorts (happy me!)

Mariella said...

Hahaha. "Skank hair," don't worry, you totally don't look like a skank.

Anyway, couldn't help but notice the awesomeness that is/was your class name! I wish my school had a Harry Potter day. :{

t.g.s said...

ALL THE BEST FOR YOU AND TO YOUR STUDIES
GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK
you'll blitz it for sure
xxx

Anonymous said...

yourrrr hair makes me laughhhh

Anonymous said...

Your hair looks great!! I like it, you looks so pretty.

Fashion Tidbits said...

did you end up meeting Dr. Chris???!!!!!!! aahhh!!! what did you say?

Phuong said...

great pictures, looks like so much fun!

cindy said...

your hair actually loooks great!!
& you do not look like a skank.
anyways, good luck :D i'm sure you'll do fine.

Ladinia DalinTasya said...

great photos !
looks like you had a tons of fun !

xoxo
-T-

Anonymous said...

You had a Harry Potter day?! I wish my graduation was as awesome as yours D:

janet said...

i really enjoy reading ur post! it looks sooo fun!!
all the best for u!!

thepalindromic said...

I love how I read this post instead of studying... blargh HSC!

Good luck, you'll do great :)
Noice Paul Frank bikini!

Kathleen Carla. said...

wow i seriously loove your blog! just came across it. your style is amazing, and so inspiring. became a follower on here and blog lovin :).
stay gorgeous lovely <3.

Fashion Playroom said...

Aw you and your friends are too cool!

Makes me miss high school.

Love your style and words ;)

xx

Sharon said...

You are the cutest! sharon xx

Lisa Trinh said...

Hey Jess I'm procrastinating right now and thought I'd have a swing by your blog for the first time. Awesome shizz I must say - found it LOLkats that half the peeps reading your blog don't know what the HSC is. A true testament to your internet stardom ;) GL with your studying and I'll see you Eng. Paper I

crazy pig said...

Such a rich and amusing post! ♥
I love the first outfit, so well put together! ♥ Your style is just perfect :)
see u

VIVIENNE KONGVONGSA said...

I miss you Jess!!!
Come back to blogging, ASAP.
All my best wishes to you for the HSC and alllll that!
<33

www.viviennekongvongsa.com

2plus7 said...

i'm sorry jess your followers wont say it but i will. You do have shank hair. You said you'd redye it whens that?
omg you can see my nipples in first photo luck you blurred it.

btw...i wonder who organised epic week single handedly...just wonder... you never mention him or her probably him though

LOVE YOU HEAPS GLHF FOR HSC.

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superumi said...

it looks like you had heaps of fun with your lovely friends.

new reader *waves*

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Das What She Said said...

Where you been? We miss you!

xoxo,

http://daswhatshesaid.blogspot.com

trish said...

ah! your post makes me miss sefton high so so much!!

hope you're doing well in the exams :)

amanda said...

that's weird! how was i not a follower when i check all your blogs all the time for new entries!!

hey guess what? i FINALLY got my camera lens cap back last night HAAHAH!

keep studying for hsc and i'll see you around after exams pretty girl :)

jina (chypre &amp; amber) said...

Found you on Chictopia, your blog is lovely! Skank hair hahah, funny girl. At least you were brave enough to go blonde. Tried to dye my hair red, but it's just a boring brown now. Farking Asian hair.

Good luck with your HSC, and make the most of your summer break. Uni's a royal pain in the arse : )

soph (owl vs. dove) said...

So this is a bit late, but CONGRATS ON GRADUATING. And hopefully your HSC and everything went well. All your pre-grad events sound super fun. HARRY POTTER DAY!

JD said...

Your school is too cute! We never did anything fun like that, teddy bear picnics...JEALOUS! x

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