http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk en-gb beckiejordan.co.uk 2010-4-4T00:00:00Z beckiejordan.co.uk http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk/page12.htm#62170 I nearly forgot it was Easter despite chocolate eggs bunnies and little yellow chicks following me everywhere. Im not really a fan of Easter. Im not religious in the sense of Christianity or Catholicism Im more of a spiritual person not really beleiving in one God or one particular way of living a spiritual life. Im not going to get all rightious and turn this blog into the pros and cons of organised religion because A Its not my place to judge what people believe and B to be honest I wouldnt know what to write in the first place. So thats an end to that bizarre opening paragraph.Last week was the final photography class before we broke for the holidays and I felt a little sad at not going this week but that leaves me two weeks to go out shooting on my own and putting into practice what Ive learned over the past month. The class has also allowed me to meet some other people who have had or are suffering from mental health issues. When I was diagnosed with Bipolar last year I was and st... 2010-4-4T00:00:00Z http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk/page12.htm#61127 I have fallen on my word to keep this blog uptodate and for that I apologise. However let me get you up to speed on whats been going on. I started the photography course at the beginning of the month and so far have been having a blast. Ive meet some really nice people and as the group is only 45 students at the most its a nice size to get full attention and support from the tutor. I believe this week we are being let out of our cages to go snapping in some locations around Cardiff so I have my fingers crossed that the weather is good at the moment its tipping down with rain and that I can rise to the challenge of taking some different pictures with a fresh new perspective gained from learning more about technique and composition see Ive even started using the lingo. Other than that there isnt really much else to report aside from the fact Im now contributing to a new music publication The Miniature Music Press based in Cardiff. As its distributed to outlets across the city if youre in... 2010-3-22T00:00:00Z http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk/page12.htm#59785 Urgh. The week didnt get off to the best start and now to top it off Im full of a cold. To make matters worse its been a beautiful day here in Cardiff the sun is shinning the sky is blue and Im stuck in the house looking out of the window like an expectant cat. I always seem to get colds when the weather perks up and its sunny warm and not the time of year when people get colds. I must have an odd immune system. Anyway good news to report from Beckie towers Had an email this morning confirming Ive passed my Masters degree Am not as overjoyed as Id anticipated due to the delays appalling lack of communication and other such foibles but I am relieved its officially over now and I can draw a line under this rather stressful episode. So now that thats out of the the way what do I do now Im no longer a student and am officially a grown up looking for a job. Ekkkk Thats quite scary I dont have any studenty things to fall back on. I guess I have to start growing up now and taking charge ... 2010-3-4T00:00:00Z http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk/page12.htm#59412 Todays post isnt going to be as long as previous ones. Im struggling to even find a witty title for this post and on top of that Im feeling rather melancholy and sad. Im not sure if its a sign Im heading for another depressive episode I certainly feel out of sorts today but Im trying to force myself to do something even if its only updating this blog. I spent most of Saturday evening watching the live coverage on CNN of the Chilean earthquake and subsiquent tsunami warnings. I felt increadible sadness for all those caught up in the aftermath. Concidering it was one of the top five earthquakes ever recorded I fear the damage and loss of life will become great in the coming days. More than 1.5 million people have so far been displaced by the quake and these figures are set to rise. These sorts of events always put in perspective for me the precarious mercy we are under with mother nature. I think we sometimes forget we have no control over nature and the weather and must ride out wi... 2010-2-28T00:00:00Z http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk/page12.htm#59128 I havent been able to update over the past couple of days due to one thing or another but Ive found five minutes to update you on what Ive been doing thus far this week. Saturday was cinema night every week my buddy and I got to Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff to catch some of the best indie films out at the moment. This time we saw Precious which isnt so much indie but doesnt seem to be so mainstream as Id previously imagined.I dont really want to write a review as such but it truly was one of the most harrowing and heartbreaking films Ive ever seen. There were collective gasps and hiding eyes behind hands throughout the whole cinema and I suspect there wasnt a dry eye in the house. I certainly shed many a tear throughout the whole film. I was hard hitting and left me feeling quite drained afterwards but I think it has to be one of the best films of 2010 and as previous award ceremonies have indicated certain to win big at the Oscars in March. So after that I was feeling a little melon... 2010-2-24T00:00:00Z http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk/page12.htm#58690 Weve had another bout of snow here in Cardiff today. The novelty seems to be wearing off but theres still a little bit of me that squeaks with joy when I see the first few flakes floating silently to the ground. I love weather. I really do. I joined the Cloud Appreciation Society last year and got a lovely certificate and badge for my troubles. Id love to go tornado chasing in America and feel the excitement and adrenalin rush of coming close to natures fury. Im scared stiff of thunder storms but actively try to film them when we get the odd one here and there. I like the way the lightning pierces the sky and the cracks of thunder that make the ground shake. I enjoy mist rain fog hail. I do also like a bit of sunshine and cloudless blue skies but wheres the fun in thatAnyway I digress. So snow cold and freezing rain. Enjoying my umpteenth cup of tea today I start to feel a bit uncomfortable with my current situation. Im still waiting to hear from my university about my Masters degree r... 2010-2-18T00:00:00Z http://www.beckiejordan.co.uk/page12.htm#58688 After setting up many blogs on many different websites I came to the conclusion that I should be utilising my own website more. So I present Musings From the Dining Room Table a less formal insight into myself and what Im up to at the moment. My dining room table has seen many things in its short life with me so Im hoping it will be the place where I can conjure forth great posts of wit and wisdom. Failing that this is just a space for me to write about things I likedislikefind cool etc etc. So welcome willkommen aloha and I hope you can find the time to pop in and see whats going on.B x 2010-2-18T00:00:00Z