Rahel Blog-IN

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:31:00 +0000

So that's the new Mission Impossible movie trailer. Looks interesting I suppose. I wonder how progressive the plot really is and if it picks up from the previous movie. In any event, I'm going to watch it and see. Undoubtedly the trailer strikes out and brings forth an apealing plot but looks can be deceiving. We've seen that countless times in the world of film.

Kokia: Harmony

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:16:00 +0000

Another beautiful song by Kokia.

Kokia:Tatta Hitotsu No Omoi

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:12:00 +0000

I fell in love with song after hearing it for the first time. It's so beautiful.

Source Code Movie Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:42:00 +0000

This looks like it is going to be awesome. I had said before that I hope 2011 brings great movies because 2010 was a let down. But this movie and the other trailers I've been seeing prove my point that 2011 is going to be a great year in the film industry!!

Sucker Punch Movie Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:31:00 +0000

I am really looking forward to this one. The story line is a bit different from the usual in my opinion. The stunts look crazy and overall it just looks exciting and action packed. This is a must see for me. I hope I'm not let down.

New Zodiac Sign? No Longer 12 Signs

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 01:14:00 +0000

Some of us know our zodiac signs. Some of us don’t. But if you thought you knew your sign before, maybe you’re wrong. If you were a Taurus, you might be an Aries now! Bummer!!! Apparently , Astronomer Parke Kunkle believes that a shift has occurred in the Earth’s alignment which has made it take a different direction in relation to the Sun. Due to this change, an additional 13^th sign has been added; Ophiuchus.

About 3000 years ago, the 12 zodiac signs were assigned based on 12 different periods of the year. But due to the shift, there are now 13 different periods, hence 13 zodiac signs. The new sign Ophiuchus is the ‘serpent bearer’ (a bit ominous in my opinion).

New Zodiac Sign Ophiuchus

New Zodiac signs:

Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11- April 18
Aries: April 18- May 13
Taurus: May 13- June 21
Gemini: June 21- July 20
Cancer: July 20- Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10- Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16- Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30- Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23- Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29- Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17- Jan. 20

Thankfully I’m still a Taurus. I can’t say the same for my boyfriend, Delano. He’s not too happy about it :). If you have a new zodiac sign or just want to express your outrage or nonchalance, leave a comment. I want to know what you think!

Interesting Facts Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:17:00 +0000

I came across some facts the other day and thought that I'd look them up again and share them with you. There are 10 facts that I'd like to share with you.

1. Basketball is a famous American sport invented by a Canadian who was working at a YMCA in the U.S.

2. The hardness of ice is similar to that of concrete.

3. The average cocoon contains about 300-400 metres of silk.

4. The average bed is home to over 6 billion dust mites.

5. Whitby, Ontario has more donut stores per capita than any other place in the world.

6. Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel with over 50,000 words, none of which containing the letter "E".

7. No president of the United States was an only child.

8. Apples are more effective at keeping people awake in the morning than caffeine.

9. Mosquitoes have 47 teeth.

10. Most lipstick is partially made of fish scales.

Interesting enough facts. I'll be updating this every other day with more fun facts!

Thor Movie Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:09:00 +0000

Not much to say about this movie. It looks like its going to be a waste of time and a waste money. But hopefully it proves me wrong.

Some Differences in British and American English

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:14:00 +0000

I find it very interesting how British and US English can differ so at times. There are many words that people find confusing when they travel to the UK/US as they know it differently. What inspired me to do this post was a mix up with Emma Watson (Hermoine in Harry Potter). She is currently attending a school in the US and asked a fellow classmate for a rubber. Everyone started to look at her because a rubber in the US means condom. While a rubber in the UK is what Americans call an eraser. There are many differences in meanings like this.

That is why I have compiled a list of different words that British and Americans use for the same thing.

British	American
Rubbish Bin	Trash Can
Underground	Subway
Rubber	Eraser
Lift	Elevator
Fags (US cigarettes)	Fags- homosexuals (short for faggot)
Faggot- kind of meatball	Faggot- homosexual
Fanny	Vagina
Buttocks	Fanny
Batty	Crazy/Insane
Batty (Jamaican org.)	Homosexual
Beaver	Beard
Female Pubic Hair	Beaver
The Bill	The Police
Banknote	Bill (paper money)
Bonk	Sexual intercourse
Chips	French Fries
Cider- alcoholic drink made from apples	Cider- non-alcoholic drink made from apples
Duvet	Comforter
Cook	Cooker
Crisps	Potato Chips
Dogging- various kinds of public sexual activity	Dogging- insulting in a persistent fashion
Entrée- starter of a meal	Entrée- main course of a meal
Fall- to be pregnant	Fall- autumn
First Floor- (US second floor)	First Floor- (UK ground floor)
Football	Soccer
Full stop	Period
Guff	Back talk
Hoo-Ha- argument	Hoo-Ha- Female Genitalia
Geezer	Gangster
Graduate- to finish university with a degree	Graduate- to finish studying at any educational institution
Ice box	Refrigerator
Knock up – to practice before tennis	Knock up- to impregnate
Lemonade- clear carbonated lemon-flavoured drink	Lemonade- non-carbonated drink made with lemons
Lolly	Popsicle

That’s all I have for now but I’m pretty sure there are many more. I hope this information can help those who plan to travel from UK to US and vice versa. Wouldn’t want you to be misinterpreted now would we? :) If you find that some of these are not right, then please leave a comment and let me know, I’ll just correct it. Also, if you know any more words like these, please let me know. I’d also like to add them to the list. That's all for now. See- ya everyone (US)! Cheers everyone! (UK)

Funny Advertisement: Panda Cheese Commercials

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 02:35:00 +0000

When I first saw this advertisement I laughed so hard by head started to hurt me. The concept is very interesting. Basically, if someone refuses to eat, use or buy the cheese, the panda will appear and he won't be too happy. Check it out, let me know what you think.

Kingston House Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:48:00 +0000

This is the pilot trailer for Kingston House. Enjoy!!

My Acting Job: Kingston House

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:31:00 +0000

It all started about 3 months ago. I was on Facebook and I saw an ad for a new TV show called Kingston House. They were looking for characters to be in the pilot episode. Being me (a sucker for acting :) ) I went to their site, chose a character I was interested in and applied for the part. I received an email to audition the day after. When I went to the audition, I was a little nervous because I would definitely have competition.

But I got the part!! You couldn’t have known how happy I was. Anyway, I played a girl who loved dancing, fashion and very studious. Her name was Egypt (yep, the country). So I had to go to dance rehearsals and so on. Met some very nice people and gained a lot of new friends.

The shooting was even more exciting. Even though I had to stand in the sun for hours and do scenes over and over again, I loved every minute of it. I wouldn’t have traded it for anything. We worked for about 12 hours that day and at the end we felt really accomplished. I couldn’t wait to see the result!

Since it was a pilot, we weren’t sure if we would actually be shooting a series. But since they will be casting new characters soon, it’s safe to say a show will be born!! I’m really excited!

If you’re interested in acting, then why not try out. You can go to their website www.guavatreeproductions.com and send in your information. Even if you’re not much of an actor but a dancer, try anyway. I mean hey, I need dancers for my crew! :) They will be holding an audition on January 15, 2011. You might even see me!! I really look forward to working on this, learning more about the film industry and meeting new people. I intend to have fun no matter what, since that’s one of my New Year resolutions!!

Immortality

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:20:00 +0000

Immortality is a poem I wrote a year ago I think. I used to write a lot of poetry and stories when I was younger and then I don’t know, something happened and I stopped. I still used to dabble but never anything serious. So, ‘Immortality’ is a dabbling creation.

Since about a month ago, I have found my love for writing again and that’s why I even decided to have a blog. So, to start off, I am posting one of my old work. I can’t find almost all of my old poetry and stories, so I’m going to have to start from scratch. Anyway, please enjoy. J

Immortality

by Rahel Duncan

In a world where love is rarely found,

I know I'll always have you.

Where hate has engulfed the hearts of many,

I know I'll always have you.

Where dreams are far away from reality

I know I'll always have you.

And nightmares are way too real

I know I'll always have you.

In times of heartache frustration and pain

I know I'll always have you.

And in times of love, joy and happiness

I know I'll always have you.

So I fear not when my heart is wary.

I fear not when my mind is weak.

I fear not when I am down,

Because I know I'll always have you.

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:11:00 +0000

I am a big fan of Transformers 1 & 2. I really hope this one doesn't come with a disappointment. Megan Fox I here is not in this one. A lot of people feel it won't be the same. All I can say is, lets see.

New Year, New Time, Re-invent Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (rhlduncan) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Happy New Year!! Its a new year now, 2011 and that means you have a great opportunity to re-invent yourself. As for me, I plan on changing a lot of things about myself. I know that sometimes people create a long list of new year resolutions and at the end of the year, they find that they haven't fulfilled even one from that list.

Well I don't intend to do that. I've been one of those persons for as long as I can remember but I choose to really re-invent myself. So, on the last day of December I really looked at myself (I've really been doing this for much longer) and I came up with a few things that I plan on doing this year 2011.

I hope that other have the same views and plan on doing something for themselves. For all the people who were told that they can't 2011 is YOUR year. For all the people who have failed and think they can't continue, 2011 is YOUR year. For all those who haven't even tried because of the fear of failure, 2011 is YOUR year.

So, that's what people should focus on this year, creating a better life for themselves regardless of fear, or lack of support, 2011 is YOUR year.

Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year everyone!! Please leave a comment and tell me how you plan to re-invent yourself.