It would seem we have entered the final day of 2010. 2010... 2010, man. There's just so much to say about this year, I don't know where to begin. Ahem, I'd best grab some Mountain Dew for this one.
I can say with quite a bit of certainty that 2010 was by far the most eventful year of my entire life thus far. Consequently, it was also the second worst year of my life. (First prize still goes to 2006, which will be spoken of at a different time. Or not at all, that's fine with me.)
Logically speaking, I should start with January. Oh my God, was that only a year ago? It seems like an eternity. I actually have to look back at my old blog posts to remember, how sad is that?
The year started with Winter intersession, an optional 6 week long session at my college in which students can take classes in half the amount of time they normally would. I was foolish enough to enroll for it. My memory of those first couple months is pretty hazy, as I got minimal sleep, loads of stress, and a good ol' fashioned cold.
Life progressed, I turned 19, I had a few laughs with friends, I failed some classes, I took a trip to Boston, etc. It sounds like my spring was pretty eventful, doesn't it? But looking back I barely remember it. No, the true highlight of this year was the summer.
Perhaps I should correct myself, the insanity started sometime in May or so. I suddenly had commitments. Granted these commitments were playing Dungeons & Dragons and meetings for a cosplay group, but still, it was the first time I'd had any weekly commitments since... since... EVER. Things were moving along smoothly, I had a nice balance of things to do and time in which to do it... for about a month.
When my group of friends - half of whom were attending college out of state - reassembled for the summer, they wanted to hang out all the time. Okay. As did the other group of friends I had managed to attain. Uh oh. Oh, and did I mention I had three online classes for the summer? Uhhhhh, this isn't looking good. And on top of the many excursions, the friend drama, the family drama, and - OHMYGODICAN'THANDLETHIS!!!
Yeaaaaah. It was an amazing summer, with some unforgettable memories, but GEEZ, I've never been so exhausted in my life.
Things slowed down a bit for the latter part of the year, but not by much. There was the good: I made quite a few more friends, entered my first relationship, started another cosplay group, made a lot of good memories, and even started hanging out more often on campus... because it was fun. And there was the bad: family issues - some concerning my mothers health, some concerning strained relationships - became even more stressful, my grades got progressively worse, and I found out that one of my best friends is moving across the country in January.
So much happened... I still have a hard time wrapping my mind around the thought that... it's over. 2010 is finally over. Well, almost.
By the way, I completed one out of my five goals for the year - to post on this blog on a regular basis. Go me.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Sanity, Or A Lack Thereof
I'm sitting here staring at the Dungeons & Dragons dice he gave me for Christmas and thinking I'm not ready to say goodbye, I don't think I can say goodbye. Not that being ready for something really matters when it's completely out of your hands.
Stand back, I'm about to make a sanity roll.
Stand back, I'm about to make a sanity roll.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Christmas And All That Jazz
Looking back at my last post, I realize it sounded as though I had an awful Christmas. Yes, I had a horrible Christmas season, but the past few days were fairly decent. I got some rather nice gifts, and both the day before and the day after Christmas were endlessly fun.
I still don't understand what it's about, but whatever.
I still don't understand what it's about, but whatever.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
I Just Don't Get It
This year I made it a point not to say "Merry Christmas" or anything of the sort to anyone unless I meant it, and as you can guess, I've yet to say it.
I just don't understand Christmas. I mean, from a Christian perspective, I do, but outside of that, what's the point? When I was a kid I only had the "Christmas spirit" because I got gifts. But what is there to it now?
I know there's the gift of giving and all that Lifetime channel nonsense, and I do enjoy giving gifts but... is it really THAT big of a deal?
Maybe I'm just jaded because one of my best friends is moving in a few weeks. Or perhaps it's the fact that I'm growing up and all the magic in life is fading away. Or it could be that I associate Christmas with the actual Christmas day, which is when I go spend unnecessary time with family.
Or maybe I'm just another Charlie Brown.
I just don't understand Christmas. I mean, from a Christian perspective, I do, but outside of that, what's the point? When I was a kid I only had the "Christmas spirit" because I got gifts. But what is there to it now?
I know there's the gift of giving and all that Lifetime channel nonsense, and I do enjoy giving gifts but... is it really THAT big of a deal?
Maybe I'm just jaded because one of my best friends is moving in a few weeks. Or perhaps it's the fact that I'm growing up and all the magic in life is fading away. Or it could be that I associate Christmas with the actual Christmas day, which is when I go spend unnecessary time with family.
Or maybe I'm just another Charlie Brown.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
My History With Cosplay
A hobby of mine? Cosplay. No thinking required to figure out what to write about. Somehow, in just the past year, this one little hobby has become my life.
I first started cosplaying the Halloween of my freshman year of high school - over 5 years ago now. I was Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, my favorite character of all time both then and now. I admit it wasn't the best made cosplay, but it was fun and I loved it. I could BE Edward??? A novel concept to a 14 year old.
The following Halloween, I decided to be Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII. (The game, not the movie.) The costume was pretty well made, but the hair kind of failed. The Halloween after that, when I was Roxas, was the same. Great outfit, but the hair. (Later on I bought a really nice wig that puts the coat to shame.)
Somewhere along the line I went to my second con, Anime Expo, and made the cosplay that I would wear many, many years to come, Winry Rockbell. She was my first really good cosplay. Following that I made another outfit for her, two for Misa Amane, Yamada from B Gata H Kei, and redid my Edward cosplay. I also bought Haruhi Suzumiya (or Mikuru Asahina, depending on the hair), and more recently Rin Kagamine and Cloud Strife.
Seven or eight months ago - I don't know - I joined a cosplay group that a couple of my friends had started, Otaku Clan Diaries. That was what truly set my cosplay filled fate in stone. After that group's show, Not Quite Friends, had been up and running for awhile, I helped to form another cosplay group, now known as Dust Bunnies Productions. On top of all that, I'm running my own mini-show, Not Quite Somebody, and working on some of my own videos as well.
And that brings us to today, where I have 18 future cosplays on my list, and am cutting my hair in order to better affix wigs to myself. (And so I can be Roxas ALL the time :D.) My one little hobby grew into a huge obsession. And I'm loving every minute of it.
I first started cosplaying the Halloween of my freshman year of high school - over 5 years ago now. I was Edward Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, my favorite character of all time both then and now. I admit it wasn't the best made cosplay, but it was fun and I loved it. I could BE Edward??? A novel concept to a 14 year old.
The following Halloween, I decided to be Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII. (The game, not the movie.) The costume was pretty well made, but the hair kind of failed. The Halloween after that, when I was Roxas, was the same. Great outfit, but the hair. (Later on I bought a really nice wig that puts the coat to shame.)
Somewhere along the line I went to my second con, Anime Expo, and made the cosplay that I would wear many, many years to come, Winry Rockbell. She was my first really good cosplay. Following that I made another outfit for her, two for Misa Amane, Yamada from B Gata H Kei, and redid my Edward cosplay. I also bought Haruhi Suzumiya (or Mikuru Asahina, depending on the hair), and more recently Rin Kagamine and Cloud Strife.
Seven or eight months ago - I don't know - I joined a cosplay group that a couple of my friends had started, Otaku Clan Diaries. That was what truly set my cosplay filled fate in stone. After that group's show, Not Quite Friends, had been up and running for awhile, I helped to form another cosplay group, now known as Dust Bunnies Productions. On top of all that, I'm running my own mini-show, Not Quite Somebody, and working on some of my own videos as well.
And that brings us to today, where I have 18 future cosplays on my list, and am cutting my hair in order to better affix wigs to myself. (And so I can be Roxas ALL the time :D.) My one little hobby grew into a huge obsession. And I'm loving every minute of it.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
I'm Soooo Talented
I'm a lazy blogger who skipped out on writing two nights in a row. YAY!
So, today is "a talent of yours." That's a hard one. I have several things I'm OKAY at, writing, drawing, acting, etc. but nothing that really stands out from the rest. Then there are the really odd talents like my knack for researching things online or coding HTML.
I think that's part of why I have issues choosing what I want to do with my life - there isn't that ONE thing I'm really good at. But I digress...
Um... a talent... a talent... a talent...
I give up.
So, today is "a talent of yours." That's a hard one. I have several things I'm OKAY at, writing, drawing, acting, etc. but nothing that really stands out from the rest. Then there are the really odd talents like my knack for researching things online or coding HTML.
I think that's part of why I have issues choosing what I want to do with my life - there isn't that ONE thing I'm really good at. But I digress...
Um... a talent... a talent... a talent...
I give up.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
His Favorite Christmas Story
I skipped out on writing a blog post last night, such a tragedy. OH WELL.
Today's prompt is "a song that makes you cry (or nearly)" and since I have yet to find a song that makes myself cry/nearly cry, I'll go with one that's insanely depressing. The first song that comes to mind is my all time favorite Christmas song too. (It so figures that I would only like depressing Christmas songs.)
His Favorite Christmas Story by Capital Lights isn't necessarily all that Christmas-y - which may be part of why I like it so much - but it tells a bittersweet love story. It's one of those songs I can't get enough of, despite how sad it is.
I really, really want to learn to play this on the guitar.
Today's prompt is "a song that makes you cry (or nearly)" and since I have yet to find a song that makes myself cry/nearly cry, I'll go with one that's insanely depressing. The first song that comes to mind is my all time favorite Christmas song too. (It so figures that I would only like depressing Christmas songs.)
His Favorite Christmas Story by Capital Lights isn't necessarily all that Christmas-y - which may be part of why I like it so much - but it tells a bittersweet love story. It's one of those songs I can't get enough of, despite how sad it is.
I really, really want to learn to play this on the guitar.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
He's Everything You Want in a Girl
Fanfiction, oh fanfiction. Once upon a time, writing fanfiction was my hobby. http://www.fanfiction.net/ was my homepage, and within three years, I'd written over 70 different stories. It wasn't just an obsession, it was my life. I still get the occasional message from my old readers, asking if I'll ever return.
Looking back, a lot of my writing was pretty shameful, but there are the few that I still enjoy to this day. One of my most successful was an alternate universe Fullmetal Alchemist humor/romance called He's Everything You Want in a Girl. I admit the plot was far fetched, and the humor rather lame, but I was only 15 at the time, and I'm still fairly proud.
The other story that sticks out in my mind is of the same nature, an alternate universe, Fullmetal Alchemist, etc. While still plenty humorous, Summer Of Memories was a bit more serious. It was one of my longest stories, over 15,000 words, which, to my 15 year old self, was rather impressive.
I'm fairly certain the prompt was referring to a fanfiction not written by myself, but in my time I've probably written just as much, if not more, as I've read.
Looking back, a lot of my writing was pretty shameful, but there are the few that I still enjoy to this day. One of my most successful was an alternate universe Fullmetal Alchemist humor/romance called He's Everything You Want in a Girl. I admit the plot was far fetched, and the humor rather lame, but I was only 15 at the time, and I'm still fairly proud.
The other story that sticks out in my mind is of the same nature, an alternate universe, Fullmetal Alchemist, etc. While still plenty humorous, Summer Of Memories was a bit more serious. It was one of my longest stories, over 15,000 words, which, to my 15 year old self, was rather impressive.
I'm fairly certain the prompt was referring to a fanfiction not written by myself, but in my time I've probably written just as much, if not more, as I've read.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Into The Wild
Nonfiction, sometimes I despise it. Sometimes? More like most of the time. In particular, biographies/memoirs and the like. Why? Well, we shall use my all time favorite nonfiction book, "Into The Wild", as an example.
"Into The Wild" is a great story, filled with action, a likable hero, and a lot of deep thinking. Yet somehow, the way the book was written, made the reading experience painful. In fact, I am fairly certain the author, John Krakauer, ought to be locked up in an asylum. Preferably one in which he can't get his hands on a pen/pencil or other means of writing.
The book is about a man name Chris McCandless, someone whose ideas/actions are quite admirable, in my opinion. Unfortunately, this book written about him is one of the most annoying pieces of literature on the planet. Alright, alright, I've complained enough, "What's so horrible about it?" you ask.
The story opens with... the ending. Yes, that's right. Within the first page, you learn the end of Chris's tale, lowering any sense of suspense that the book might have held. Krakauer then proceeds to tell the entire story OUT OF ORDER. From the end, to the beginning, to the middle, to before the beginning, etc. As if that isn't frustrating enough, at some point, he begins writing about himself, despite how irrelevant it was to the story.
If you STILL think that a book can be enjoyable, despite the things I listed, go right ahead and read Into The Wild. I'll stick with the slightly more comprehensible movie, thanks.
"Into The Wild" is a great story, filled with action, a likable hero, and a lot of deep thinking. Yet somehow, the way the book was written, made the reading experience painful. In fact, I am fairly certain the author, John Krakauer, ought to be locked up in an asylum. Preferably one in which he can't get his hands on a pen/pencil or other means of writing.
The book is about a man name Chris McCandless, someone whose ideas/actions are quite admirable, in my opinion. Unfortunately, this book written about him is one of the most annoying pieces of literature on the planet. Alright, alright, I've complained enough, "What's so horrible about it?" you ask.
The story opens with... the ending. Yes, that's right. Within the first page, you learn the end of Chris's tale, lowering any sense of suspense that the book might have held. Krakauer then proceeds to tell the entire story OUT OF ORDER. From the end, to the beginning, to the middle, to before the beginning, etc. As if that isn't frustrating enough, at some point, he begins writing about himself, despite how irrelevant it was to the story.
If you STILL think that a book can be enjoyable, despite the things I listed, go right ahead and read Into The Wild. I'll stick with the slightly more comprehensible movie, thanks.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Peeps
When I first read the prompt "fictional book", my first thought was "Is there any other kind of book?" Oh, nonfiction, how I loathe/ignore the existence of thee. BUT that's getting into tomorrows discussion.
Today I'll talk about one of my all time favorite novels, "Peeps" by the brilliant Scott Westerfeld. I first read said book a number of years ago, but recently came across it in a Goodwill for $2 and - of course, - purchased it. And, after rereading it, I fell in love with the story all over again.
The thing I really like about Westerfeld's writing style is that he makes the genre of Young Adult Literature seem more... well... intelligent. He takes a rather common topic like vampires and puts a whole new spin on it - a scientific one, at that. He does his research, putting a lot of fact in with his fictitious tale, yet still manages to keep the story humorous.
I can only hope to one day be as awesome of an author as he.
Today I'll talk about one of my all time favorite novels, "Peeps" by the brilliant Scott Westerfeld. I first read said book a number of years ago, but recently came across it in a Goodwill for $2 and - of course, - purchased it. And, after rereading it, I fell in love with the story all over again.
The thing I really like about Westerfeld's writing style is that he makes the genre of Young Adult Literature seem more... well... intelligent. He takes a rather common topic like vampires and puts a whole new spin on it - a scientific one, at that. He does his research, putting a lot of fact in with his fictitious tale, yet still manages to keep the story humorous.
I can only hope to one day be as awesome of an author as he.
Monday, December 13, 2010
HOBOOOOO
Harry Potter... it's a phenomenon, isn't it?
My feelings towards the series are pretty neutral. I don't hate it or anything, the story is enjoyable, and the characters likable. The issue is, as a child, I disliked the idea of something so immensely popular.
By the time I got over that, it was pretty late in the game to start reading the books. I'd already seen the first three movies and knew the story well enough to where it would be pretty boring to go back and read something I'd seen 50 million times over on ABC Family. Not only that, but I find it really, REALLY hard to take any of it seriously, let me explain why:
As of late, I've been catching up with the movies - that's something, at least - and saw Deathly Hallows Part I this weekend. The only things I honestly got out of that movie were: tentacles, stripping, awkward dancing, hobos, tea, necrophilia, and more hobos. This is how I am with EVERY Harry Potter film beyond the third. I saw the fourth and beyond with friends, and all I remember are the random inside jokes about it.
I'm kind of afraid this is what'll happen if I ever get around to watching Lord Of The Rings or Star Wars.
My feelings towards the series are pretty neutral. I don't hate it or anything, the story is enjoyable, and the characters likable. The issue is, as a child, I disliked the idea of something so immensely popular.
By the time I got over that, it was pretty late in the game to start reading the books. I'd already seen the first three movies and knew the story well enough to where it would be pretty boring to go back and read something I'd seen 50 million times over on ABC Family. Not only that, but I find it really, REALLY hard to take any of it seriously, let me explain why:
As of late, I've been catching up with the movies - that's something, at least - and saw Deathly Hallows Part I this weekend. The only things I honestly got out of that movie were: tentacles, stripping, awkward dancing, hobos, tea, necrophilia, and more hobos. This is how I am with EVERY Harry Potter film beyond the third. I saw the fourth and beyond with friends, and all I remember are the random inside jokes about it.
I'm kind of afraid this is what'll happen if I ever get around to watching Lord Of The Rings or Star Wars.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
ME
Erm, I apologize for my lack of post last night. I was just kind of... yeah. ANYWAY, moving on.
Both yesterdays and todays prompts are fairly similar, yesterdays was "a photo of me from over 10 years ago" and todays is "a recent photo of me", so here you go:
I should go with an out of cosplay photo, but I really don't have any.
Both yesterdays and todays prompts are fairly similar, yesterdays was "a photo of me from over 10 years ago" and todays is "a recent photo of me", so here you go:
I should go with an out of cosplay photo, but I really don't have any.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Planet Holly
Today is "a photo I took", so here you go. I take a lot of photos like this, actually. Of things with my name on them, I mean. This one, however, was the first in the collection. I was in Las Vegas, and the Planet Hollywood casino was still being built. We happened to drive by as they finished the "Holly" part of the sign.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Sad
A photo that makes me sad? Well, here you go. It's a photograph of a friend and I, from one of the last times we really hung out. It was around this time last year.
We used to be really close, but lately? Not so much. We tried to get back into hanging out again, though it's pretty awkward, due to her disapproval of my current relationship...
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Happy
"Apparently day six of the 30 day blogging challenge has no prompt. That is, it's one of those days where you're free to discuss whatever you please. Um... that's not helpful.
I"
That was as far as I got with my blog post yesterday before spontaneously passing out. Apparently getting 4 hours of sleep or less for several days in a row isn't a good idea. Huh. Surprise, surprise.
Anyway, today is "A photo that makes you happy." After digging through my Facebook photos, this is what I came up with:
It's a photo of me and three of the people who meant everything to me in high school/middle school. There weren't many times when we took pictures really, but for some reason that day, my parents pulled out the camera. We were playing Rock Band, of course :)
This was taken our senior year of high school, so a little less than two years ago. It feels like an eternity ago though...
I miss hanging out with this group all the time.
I"
That was as far as I got with my blog post yesterday before spontaneously passing out. Apparently getting 4 hours of sleep or less for several days in a row isn't a good idea. Huh. Surprise, surprise.
Anyway, today is "A photo that makes you happy." After digging through my Facebook photos, this is what I came up with:
It's a photo of me and three of the people who meant everything to me in high school/middle school. There weren't many times when we took pictures really, but for some reason that day, my parents pulled out the camera. We were playing Rock Band, of course :)
This was taken our senior year of high school, so a little less than two years ago. It feels like an eternity ago though...
I miss hanging out with this group all the time.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Don't Quote Me On That
Today's prompt is "favorite quote", and sifting through my long list of favorite quotations on my Facebook profile, I find myself most drawn to this one: "You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." - Jack London
Why? Because as an artist/author/human being, I find this to be true on a daily basis. Inspiration is fleeting, and it's a pain to hang on to, beating it into submission is the only real option.
Here are a few of my other favorite quotes:
“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” - C.S. Lewis
"Thank goodness I was never sent to school; it would have rubbed off some of the originality." - Beatrix Potter
"Whoever had decided that school should start so early in the morning and last all day long needed to be hunted down and forced to watch hours of educational television without the aid of caffeine." - Vladimir Tod
"I am living proof that it is possible to profit from being a high school freak." - Meg Cabot
And then, just for the lols, I throw in one of my own quotes:
"Nerdiness is not defined by what you love, but how you love it." - Holly Van Leer
Is it sad that I love my own quotes?
Why? Because as an artist/author/human being, I find this to be true on a daily basis. Inspiration is fleeting, and it's a pain to hang on to, beating it into submission is the only real option.
Here are a few of my other favorite quotes:
“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” - C.S. Lewis
"Thank goodness I was never sent to school; it would have rubbed off some of the originality." - Beatrix Potter
"Whoever had decided that school should start so early in the morning and last all day long needed to be hunted down and forced to watch hours of educational television without the aid of caffeine." - Vladimir Tod
"I am living proof that it is possible to profit from being a high school freak." - Meg Cabot
And then, just for the lols, I throw in one of my own quotes:
"Nerdiness is not defined by what you love, but how you love it." - Holly Van Leer
Is it sad that I love my own quotes?
Sunday, December 5, 2010
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod
I'm beginning to grow tired of this "favorite" nonsense, but thankfully tomorrow is the last of those prompts. Today I am to address what my favorite book is. For someone who read as much as I used to, this shouldn't be too difficult.
My relationship to books is similar to that with movies - I don't find that many that I like, but the ones that I do, I read over and over again. There are a couple authors I really like, Meg Cabot and Scott Westerfeld for example. I've read every one of their books I could get my hands on. My current favorite series though, would have to be The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer.
Perhaps it's because it has to do with my love of vampires, and the failure of a take on them that most popular media has done in recent years. Maybe it's because it's a nice mix of light hearted humor and serious tragedy. Or it could just be how incredibly sexy Vladimir is. For a 14 year old half vampire, that is.
My relationship to books is similar to that with movies - I don't find that many that I like, but the ones that I do, I read over and over again. There are a couple authors I really like, Meg Cabot and Scott Westerfeld for example. I've read every one of their books I could get my hands on. My current favorite series though, would have to be The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod by Heather Brewer.
Perhaps it's because it has to do with my love of vampires, and the failure of a take on them that most popular media has done in recent years. Maybe it's because it's a nice mix of light hearted humor and serious tragedy. Or it could just be how incredibly sexy Vladimir is. For a 14 year old half vampire, that is.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Glee
Your favorite television program??? Don't these people know that I don't watch television on a regular basis? Whatever.
I suppose I'll discuss the only show I've actually bothered to follow in the past year: Glee. Call me a "gleek" if you will, it's an entertaining program. A satirical, humorous take on a repulsive experience like high school, WITH awesome music? Yes, please.
Aside from that, it's one of the few programs I'e seen that actually has character development, *GASP*. Imagine that. It also helps that I was a choir kid back in high school, and still am currently. Speaking of, I should really be learning my songs for the concert this week...
I suppose I'll discuss the only show I've actually bothered to follow in the past year: Glee. Call me a "gleek" if you will, it's an entertaining program. A satirical, humorous take on a repulsive experience like high school, WITH awesome music? Yes, please.
Aside from that, it's one of the few programs I'e seen that actually has character development, *GASP*. Imagine that. It also helps that I was a choir kid back in high school, and still am currently. Speaking of, I should really be learning my songs for the concert this week...
Friday, December 3, 2010
The Lion King
So, like yesterdays prompt, todays is yet another "favorite". This one happens to be "favorite movie".
To be honest, I'm really not a movie person. I haven't seen a lot of the main stream everybody-and-his-mother-have-seen-it-movies. Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings, and Spiderman are just a few examples of that which I have not seen. When I do see a movie that I like, however, it becomes an obsession. That is why my favorite movie remains the same as it was 16 years ago: The Lion King.
Yep, that's right. I openly admit my favorite movie is a children's film. Not only that, but it's one produced by Disney.
Besides the nostalgia of it all, there's a lot else to love about that movie. Sure, the plot has been done - it's an interpretation of Hamlet, after all. But it was done in such a way that was new and interesting, making an otherwise depressing tale one of hope. It's about moving on with life, and becoming your own person. Not only that, but the soundtrack is insanely catchy.
To be honest, I'm really not a movie person. I haven't seen a lot of the main stream everybody-and-his-mother-have-seen-it-movies. Star Wars, Lord Of The Rings, and Spiderman are just a few examples of that which I have not seen. When I do see a movie that I like, however, it becomes an obsession. That is why my favorite movie remains the same as it was 16 years ago: The Lion King.
Yep, that's right. I openly admit my favorite movie is a children's film. Not only that, but it's one produced by Disney.
Besides the nostalgia of it all, there's a lot else to love about that movie. Sure, the plot has been done - it's an interpretation of Hamlet, after all. But it was done in such a way that was new and interesting, making an otherwise depressing tale one of hope. It's about moving on with life, and becoming your own person. Not only that, but the soundtrack is insanely catchy.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
When I'm Gone
So, rather than put forth the effort to think of something remotely interesting to blog about, I'm going to be doing a 30 days of blogging sort of challenge I found while browsing the net for writing prompts. Strangely enough, 30 days from now will be the first of the January. Convenient, no?
Anyway, day one's topic is "Your Favorite Song." Being a rather musically inclined person, this is actually way harder than it should be. My top ten favorite songs, now that would be easy, but choosing just one? That's like choosing between children! (Only I kind of hate children, so it's more like choosing between friends.)
While I can't select an overall favorite, I can say that one of my favorite song lyrically is When I'm Gone by Simple Plan. I absolutely adore the message/feel of this song. When I first heard it, the style bothered me, where was the punk rock Simple Plan??? But then I got around to really listening to the lyrics, and I realized it was one of those few songs I absolutely agree with.
"If misery loves company, well, so long, you'll miss me when I'm gone~" It's clever, it's catchy, and I love it.
Anyway, day one's topic is "Your Favorite Song." Being a rather musically inclined person, this is actually way harder than it should be. My top ten favorite songs, now that would be easy, but choosing just one? That's like choosing between children! (Only I kind of hate children, so it's more like choosing between friends.)
While I can't select an overall favorite, I can say that one of my favorite song lyrically is When I'm Gone by Simple Plan. I absolutely adore the message/feel of this song. When I first heard it, the style bothered me, where was the punk rock Simple Plan??? But then I got around to really listening to the lyrics, and I realized it was one of those few songs I absolutely agree with.
"If misery loves company, well, so long, you'll miss me when I'm gone~" It's clever, it's catchy, and I love it.
Routine
So, I stopped blogging for awhile because the inevitable happened... I started a routine. Life is becoming predictable, yet again, and it's depressing.
Mondays through Fridays I sit in the school cafeteria all day, come home, sit on the internet, and then go to sleep. Fridays/Saturdays have some variation, but I'm usually filming at least one of those days, and doing something else cosplay related on the other. Then Sundays are either my days of recovery from an otherwise sleepless weekend, or more cosplay stuff, before I have D&D that night.
Now don't get me wrong, I love what I do, but dear GOD does it get dull sometimes - the weekdays in particular. I feel the need to find something to occupy myself with soon, otherwise I may start taking out this annoyance on others... if I haven't already, that is.
Mondays through Fridays I sit in the school cafeteria all day, come home, sit on the internet, and then go to sleep. Fridays/Saturdays have some variation, but I'm usually filming at least one of those days, and doing something else cosplay related on the other. Then Sundays are either my days of recovery from an otherwise sleepless weekend, or more cosplay stuff, before I have D&D that night.
Now don't get me wrong, I love what I do, but dear GOD does it get dull sometimes - the weekdays in particular. I feel the need to find something to occupy myself with soon, otherwise I may start taking out this annoyance on others... if I haven't already, that is.
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