Georgia's fabulous thoughts and feelings!

I am not going. I refuse. I will NOT attend this stupid remedial parenting class. It's just insane and ridiculous when I am not planning a family for a good ten, if not 15, years!!! If ever, considering what a pain in the arse this stupid project was! Besides, it wasn't as if it was LIFELIKE. I didn't get pregnant, I didn't go through nine months of having a baby grow inside me, I didn't go through childbirth and therefore the doll wasn't mine or real and I felt NO URGE TO "LOVE" IT!! There was no fucking point to this stupid assignment. Unless it was to turn people OFF the idea of having children while in their teens in which case it BOMBED in some cases because people BONDED with the stupid dolls and those that didn't like it weren't going to GET pregnant anyway. PLUS it's not as if I'm in a position to get pregnant having no boyfriend, nor am I a sleep-around slag and all THAT.

I'll chain myself to something in protest, or whatever. Either way I'm not going unless they physically DRAG me there. So, sorry Ravenclaws if it loses house points, but I consider this a matter of principle. Also, the school can give me all the detentions it wants, I'm still not going unless physically forced. Also, I'm an ADULT by the laws of the wizarding world so attending this damn class is something I should be able to decide for MYSELF.

This baby is giving me a bloody headache. I have done everything the bloody baby book says and it is still howling its damn head off. So now I have a headache. I think it just wants to make everyone miserable. Also, I never appreciated how embarrassing it is when babies are screaming their heads off in public.

Also, someone had a sick sense of humour when they decided the pairings. Not to mention that it's got to be impacting on couples. Or maybe that was the point?

BLEAH.

I'm going to cast a silencing spell on it, then it can scream its head off and I won't hear it. I refuse to cuddle this thing. I don't LIKE babies!!!!!

Also, now having trouble finishing the story. Not that Aiden took any notice so... meh. Don't bloody send flowers just because you feel sorry for me, berk

There are a lot of flowers in Ravenclaw. And none of them are for me

At least they aren't all roses. Don't get me wrong, I like roses, but I think it's a bloody rip-off what florists charge for a half-dozen on Valentine's Day. Besides, I'd rather get red tulips, since they mean 'declaration of love' in the language of flowers. Forget-me-not's are even better because they mean true love, and red carnations mean pure love.

Be worried if you get a marigold, that means despair and grief. Oops!

( Private to Elliot and Nikki )

( Private to self )

Is it just me or do one of those lollipops in Lee's post look like something ELSE?

Achem.

Anyway, I need to enlist your help! Yours truly is in desperate need of some new bras and I want to get some fancy sets. Not that I'm going to be showing them off anytime soon at this rate, but hey, nice to be prepared right? Besides, my boobs have grown, you guys. I'm edging closer to the double Ds!!! Not that I'm complaining. Hellloooo cleavage!

So, I have some catalogs. Let's have a bit of a girls night and find me some super sexy lingerie???

To get minds of injuries, enforced bonding times or what-have-you, the upcoming game and any other forms of stress (like, homework - bleah). I propose a fun divination game!

Let Gypsy Georgie tell you your REAL fortune! Learn who you will ultimately end up with in life!*

All I need is the following:

5 names of members of the opposite sex (or same if you swing that way, OR both!)
5 modes of transportation
5 colours
5 numbers under 20
5 cities
5 careers

and finally, your favourite number!




*NB: this is all in fun, do not take seriously!!!!!

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Okay, so no lie, it would have been nice to be swept off my feet and all. But I meant what I said to Nikki. I really didn't expect anything more from Cody. He was sweet to ask me and I had a great time, it was almost the perfect night. Only almost because, well, what girl wouldn't secretly dream of a little more no matter how impossible it was?

I do feel a little left out though, what with Nikki hooking up with Eli and Lucy finally getting things right with Ian (I think?). If Elliot was pairing up with someone as well I might just run away to a convent.

Ugh. Bad and selfish thoughts, Gee. BAAAAAAAD.

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My mum practically DIED with laughter when she got the form to sign for the sex ed classes. But then she said it was about time and put the 'Joy of Sex' in my trunk when I wasn't looking so I only found it when I unpacked. It's this old book, written like fifty years ago with ILLUSTRATIONS and everything, which she FORCED me to read when I was eleven. There was also a note in the book saying I should give it to the prefects for comprehensive information and also that she wants to know exactly what is being taught. She's so embarrassing sometimes.

Seventeen does not feel any different from sixteen. Not that I really expected it would, but considering this is the 'special age' and all, I somehow expected something.

Maybe it's the exams. My parents had sucky timing to get me born right in the middle of exams!

But Mum has sent birthday treats and I'll bring them to share at lunchtime!

One down.

I'm fairly sure I got Exceeds Expectations for DADA, if not an Outstanding, and I'm quite confident I'll get the same for Transfiguration.

NOT looking forward to Wednesday when I've got three exams in one day. GAH. Thankfully Divination should be okay and I don't really care if I fail that one ANYWAY, but am not sure my brain will be fully functional by the time the Astronomy one rolls around.

Thank Merlin there's the weekend to do more cramming!

Okay so there's been quite a bit of interest in yoga from a few people and although I don't want to start up an official club, I did speak to Professor Vector about whether I could use a classroom in the morning before breakfast for those who want to join in with some stretching and meditation to start the day. Or just learn the ropes so they can do it by themselves at whatever time suits.

Anyway, I have the all clear for me to use one of the unused classrooms on the first floor. I'll be there every weekday morning at 6.15am to get in a good forty minutes before breakfast starts. If you're interested then come and join me!

okay, so i lied.

Mum isn't making us go to gran's.

I just didn't get an invite to the stupid gala.

and no one asked me to go.

so just stop the questions okay?

[Private to GLEEN]

Well, looks like Mum has done it again. Got a missive from her saying the family is all going to Granny Doyle's for New Year's. Whoop. So no gala for me! Got to love her timing, eh? So if anyone was going to ask me who my date is, don't bother! I'm just hoping there's someone hunky in Devon!

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[Private to self]

I am such a liar. But I can't bring myself to tell them I don't have an invite, I just... can't.

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Thanks to the Salem kids for putting on the feast! It was great! I particularly liked the Pumpkin Pie!

It's been interesting seeing all the photos going up. I thought about putting up one of Birmingham, but I don't carry photos of home with me and it's not that pretty a place anyway. And I'll spare you all photos of my parents and bratty brothers - although Slytherins will know William since he's a second year there.

Hogsmeade tomorrow, can't wait! This year I'm determined to get my Christmas shopping done early.

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I wonder if I was blonde and skinny and French whether the boys would be falling over themselves to snog me. How much is it for a nose job? I don't want to do surgery on myself because Mum TOLD me about that girl who made her nose fall off and ewwww, gross, but if I had a smaller nose and bleached my hair then maybe I won't feel so fucking invisible.

Merlin. I need to lose weight too. I have put some on now I'm not doing quidditch practice all the time and I can FEEL it.

Ugh. Now I want chocolate. Damn.

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Mum was right, yoga is very therapeutic.

So, what will they give us for an assignment in Multicultural Relations next? Because the food one was brilliant! I mean, some of the dishes were a bit, um... well, not what I really want to eat, but it was interesting, you know? Especially finding out where things came from and why and all that. The story can be just as good as the dish. Working in teams is fun too, but then I always prefer working on an assignment with others. It keeps me motivated!

( Private to Sidney )

( Private to GLEE )

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Please for the love of God, Merlin and any other deity or famous wizard out there... don't let me embarrass myself completely in what I am about to do.

Deep breaths. Steady quill. Okay... GO!

[Private]

Private to Riley from Salem Prep

Hi Riley! I'm Georgia - we're in a couple of the same classes (like Care of Magical Creatures). We've sort of interacted over journals, but not really very much in person which is weird in a way, right? Anyway, I was just wondering if you had someone to go to the Halloween thingie with and if not...

would you like to go with me?

[/Riley]

[Private to Nikki, Elliot, Eli and Lucy]

I think I'm going to pass out from hyperventilating.

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Damnit, I really wish I still took Potions! I feel like I'm missing out on all the FUN!

So girls, what is it REALLY like being a bloke? Any secrets to share?

[Private to Lucy, Nikki, Corrie, Elliot]

I see most of you are having a crap time with it though. Let me know if there's anything I can do, yeah?

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For those of you stressing about the outcomes of the trials, I recommend trying some yoga. For one thing it helps find inner peace and for another, turning yourself into a human pretzel does require you to focus on the job at hand and not on anything else! Also, it's one of the few times I don't talk a mile a minute!

As for me, I'm quite sure I'm not going to get selected for Keeper or even a reserve so I'm out of the race entirely - lessening the odds for the rest of you! Yeah, I'm a little disappointed in myself (who wouldn't be) for not doing better, but at least I had a go, right?

It's funny how something really small can seem really significant and totally throw you off balance for DAYS, but then something else happens and you realise that the thing you were obsessing over was really stupid and it's time to move on. And that's what happened to me today. So, moving on...

Before they started I thought Multicultural Relations would be a wee bit of a trial, not that I was AGAINST the classes unlike some people, but considering the obscene amount of homework we've been loaded with, I was worrying that there wouldn't be time to have fun. And I'm all about having some fun. I'm a great believer that all work and no play makes Georgie a very dull girl indeed... or inclined to do something completely mental, which could be bad given my talent for disaster.

ANYWAY, basically what I'm saying is that I'm really enjoying Multicultural Relations. Not having to worry about marks makes it a lot more relaxed and it's actually like having some sort of big gab fest sometimes, especially when talking about each other's lives and what sort of things we do for holidays etc. Why can't more classes be like that?

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I'm looking forward to finding out what the Multicultural classes are like, BUT it's a bit annoying that the scheduling means I don't have a fully free day today! It would have been nice to have two class-free days in the week. How did some of you manage it???

Not that the homework makes the days really free. Merlin's pants but there's a lot of it! So far no professor is easing us into the year gently! On top of that there's Quidditch practice... there just don't seem to be enough hours in the day already.

Also, I think I saw one of Higgs' books lurking around the Library. Perhaps it's trying to find a relative?

Tomorrow's the big day and we'll be on our way (whoops, unintentional rhyme there!). I can't wait to see everyone arrive - will Beauxbatons and Durmstrang have the same transports that they had during my Mum's day (she was talking on and on about the Triwizard Tournament last night!)? What does Salem Prep use?

More importantly, has there been ANY word on what sort of uniform the Hogwarts team will wear? I tried sketching something that had all the House colours, but that just looked like some sort of demented rainbow pattern and therefore really dorky. However, I never claimed to be a fashion designer.

All this talk of food on journals is making me hungry, but I am resisting the urge to have another slice of lumberjack cake (absolutely yummy) since it is getting late and I bloody well need to lose some inches around the waist! Especially with all these scrummy boys coming along. I shall bring some to share on the train though.

I couldn't NOT post of picture of me! And as usual, I'm talking in it! I was going to look for my more interesting ones, but my brother is being a pain in the backside and took off with the album. Grrr! Little brothers are SOOOOOO annoying sometimes!



As much as I'm looking forward to the beginning of school with the tournament and the new boys students, it's a bit depressing that there's less than two weeks until hols are over. I suppose I should be swotting up on stuff to get ready for lessons, but who can really study when it's so nice and sunny???