Username & diary title: (5/10) creme-egg - It's definitely different. I'll give you that much. It, personally, reminds me of all those creme eggs I've seen decorating the store aisles for Easter. I don't really like those. Good=creativity. Bad=giving me a bad taste in my mouth. HIT THE FUCKING DECK! - Oh my goodness! It's in all caps & exclamatory. I think it might be a bit much & don't really see any relation between this & your layout. Maybe the bombs ...? I just don't know.

First Impression: (10/20) Wow. It's VERY colorful. I like a lot of color, but this seems way too uncoordinated & messy. I hate links that don't tell me what they are, as well. A BIG waste of my time.

Layout: (20/40) Unknown. You credit someone for your layout, but it's not a review site. Apparently, you asked this person to design this crazy colored layout for you, which nearly makes me question your sanity. All of the vibrant colors & dishoveled look of the design makes me think you're very young - probably 13/14. I have no idea what's going on at the bottom with the scribbling & what appears to be an exclamation point & a question mark. I, at first, thought it might be some sort of link(s), but if it is, they don't work. The bombs used for links would be fine, if you made a mouse over description for them, but you didn't. The layout is just too confusing & messy, for my taste. I suggest something a bit more gathered & clean. You can still keep the colors, if you want, just design it in a way that's easier to navigate.

Content: (50/55) Although most of your entries are short & to the point, they almost always have one. You don't write a lot, but when you do, it's usually about something important to you, which is perfectly understandable. I could relate to certain things you mentioned in your diary, but as a U.S. citizen, I also got a picture of what the rest of the world is like through you. Sometimes, I have difficulty reading foreign diaries, due to language barriers, but you used perfect English. Your diary seems really interesting, despite the sometimes short & toned down entries. You express enough emotion & views to let your reader know how you feel, without being overbearing & annoying. My only complaint is that you post things that seem as though they should be seperated from your real entries (quizzes, your art, the '05 new year's list, etc...). Those things could be added to their own page & would be extras, Therefore, I could have given you a few points for extras, instead of none. :(

Contact: (1/5) Notes.

Extras: (0/10) None that I could find.

Am I Linked: (2/5) Nope, but it's been awhile, so I'll give you +2.

Favorite Entries: (15/25) One. Two. Three.

5 Words to Describe You: Honest. Considerate. Growing. Talented. Cultured.

Memorable Quotes: I enjoyed several entries, but couldn't find a particular quote that summed up what I liked.

Your song: Armor For Sleep - My Town. This song has more to do with love, I think, but it kind of reminded me of the entry where you talked about the bombing downtown.

Your new name: Aurora. (I've been reading baby naming books, lately.) Mostly because of the bright colors on your diary design, but Aurora also means 'light', & I think you bring a lot of light into some people's lives.

Your lyrics: Belle & Sebastian - Get Me Away From Here I'm Dying

Oh, I'll settle down with some old story
About a boy who's just like me
Thought there was love in everything & everyone
You're so naive!
They always reach a sorry ending
They always get it in the end
Still it was worth it as I turned the pages solemnly, & then
With a winning smile, the poor boy
With naivety succeeds
At the final moment, I cried
I always cry at endings

Personal Advice: None.

Comments: A change of layout might suit you & your writing better, I think. Not to mention, it would definitely be easier for the readers to navigate. Keep writing & don't let anything get you down. You're a sweet, beautiful (I saw the year 11 pics), & talented girl!

Would I Come Back: (20/20) Certainly.

Total Score: 123/190
[reviewed by: Mandy]