Gee, I'm all about numbers and apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic movies today, eh?
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiSpQC6M_5Q
The movie is an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Interesting.
Now, I don't believe in any god, and I definitely don't believe in a god who sets a deadline for the world, who kills off all his people on a whim. Why stop any advancement past 2012?
But I do think that if we're not careful, we will create an apocalypse for ourselves - either through nuclear war or excess pollution. Or maybe even the Machine described in the movie 9, although we probably won't be creating sentient/semi-sentient robots in the near future.
I say this, but I sit here using electricity second by second. I've never gone out and planted a tree. Half the time I don't even turn off the lights when I leave the room. A lot of us are this way, I fear. We know of the dangers, but we choose to revel in our luxuries.
I am hypocritical, of course.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
9
If you've been to your local movie theater recently, you've probably seen the trailers for Tim Burton's movie 9, coming out on 9-9-09. If not, here are some various links:
http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/9/
http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/9
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDH0e73_j8M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGqUB2iXbhM
Here's a synopsis (I'm lazy; I copied and pasted it. xD)
So it is quite possible we will lose number 6. However, it says in the synopsis that 6 is an 'erratic artist beset by visions,' so perhaps this is merely a vision. Number 7 seems very cool; she is voiced by Jennifer Connelly and though it doesn't show much in the trailers I posted, there are some clips I saw that shows that-- well, she's awesome. Definitely a tomboy and a survivor.
I really want to see this movie and I encourage others to see it also. 8D
"We...we've awakened something."
"Something terrible."
http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/9/
http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/9
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDH0e73_j8M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGqUB2iXbhM
Here's a synopsis (I'm lazy; I copied and pasted it. xD)
An action-packed adventure, director Shane Acker’s animated fantasy epic 9 is the feature-length expansion of his Academy Award-nominated 2004 short film of the same name. The screenplay for the feature is by Pamela Pettler (Monster House); directors Tim Burton (Beetlejuice) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) are among the feature version’s producers.
The time is the too-near future. Powered and enabled by the invention known as the Great Machine, the world’s machines have turned on mankind and sparked social unrest, decimating the human population before being largely shut down.
But as our world fell to pieces, a mission began to salvage the legacy of civilization; a group of small creations was given the spark of life by a scientist in the final days of humanity, and they continue to exist post-apocalypse. Another of their own, #9 (voiced by Elijah Wood), emerges and displays leadership qualities that may help them survive and possibly even thrive. The conflicted but resilient tribe already includes #1 (Christopher Plummer), a domineering war veteran and the group’s longtime leader; #2 (Martin Landau), a kindly but now-frail inventor; #3 and #4, scholarly twins who communicate nonverbally and mostly with each other; #5 (John C. Reilly), a stalwart and nurturing engineer; #6 (Crispin Glover), an erratic artist beset by visions; #7 (Jennifer Connelly), a brave and self-sufficient warrior; and #8 (Fred Tatasciore), the none-too-bright muscle and enforcer for #1.
With their group so few, these “stitchpunk” creations must summon individual strengths well beyond their own proportions in order to outwit and fight against still-functioning machines, one of which is a marauding mechanized beast. In the darkness just before the dawn, #9 rallies everyone of his number to band together.
While showcasing a stunning “steampunk”-styled visual brilliance, 9 dynamically explores the will to live, the power of community, and how one soul can change the world.
After having watched the trailers and some clips many, many times, I have discovered a few things. In the links above, there is a point where it shows all 9 creatures for a few seconds each. On number 6, there is a point where it looks like the life is being sucked out of him; screenshot:
So it is quite possible we will lose number 6. However, it says in the synopsis that 6 is an 'erratic artist beset by visions,' so perhaps this is merely a vision. Number 7 seems very cool; she is voiced by Jennifer Connelly and though it doesn't show much in the trailers I posted, there are some clips I saw that shows that-- well, she's awesome. Definitely a tomboy and a survivor.I really want to see this movie and I encourage others to see it also. 8D
"We...we've awakened something."
"Something terrible."
Saturday, August 29, 2009
two.two.two.
The number 222 haunts me.
Seriously. I see it everywhere, both online and in real life.
Examples:
On Neopets (yes, I still play that) I've visited my pet's lookup when it was 222 days old. I had 222 avatars for the longest time. And I get 222 neopoints from a game, have 222,000 neopoints on hand. I look and see that I have 222 posts in my guild
On Save An Alien and other websites, I've had 222 points of the currency at various times.
In real life? I hardly ever look at road/highway signs. Except when I just happen to look up and see Highway 2220. One time, at the grocery store, the cashier has to type in something's number by hand because the barcode won't scan. The first three digits? 222. Then there are numerous times that I check my watch and I see that it's 2:22.
Forget lucky 13. Number 222 stalks me.
Oh yeah, and did I mention that it kind of stalks my online bff, too? Creepy. Be careful, readers (if there are any)- you'll be next!
P.S.
Seriously. I see it everywhere, both online and in real life.
Examples:
On Neopets (yes, I still play that) I've visited my pet's lookup when it was 222 days old. I had 222 avatars for the longest time. And I get 222 neopoints from a game, have 222,000 neopoints on hand. I look and see that I have 222 posts in my guild
On Save An Alien and other websites, I've had 222 points of the currency at various times.
In real life? I hardly ever look at road/highway signs. Except when I just happen to look up and see Highway 2220. One time, at the grocery store, the cashier has to type in something's number by hand because the barcode won't scan. The first three digits? 222. Then there are numerous times that I check my watch and I see that it's 2:22.
Forget lucky 13. Number 222 stalks me.
Oh yeah, and did I mention that it kind of stalks my online bff, too? Creepy. Be careful, readers (if there are any)- you'll be next!
P.S.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Internet University
One person on deviantArt drew this awesome picture, a personification of some of the most popular websites:
http://elontirien.deviantart.com/art/Internet-University-Cast-120846620
(click on the picture to enlarge)
The artist's comments were:
Many of the comments asked whether the short story was online somewhere, and added suggestions for future characters. There were also suggestions for a comic to be made. That would be awesome :3
A person on the third page linked to a video of the same idea, but in a party setting. http://thosearentmuskets.com/sketches/internetparty.php
There's also a 'sequel', kinda; a going-away party for Myspace, of sorts. http://thosearentmuskets.com/sketches/internetparty2.php
Really funny. :'D
http://elontirien.deviantart.com/art/Internet-University-Cast-120846620
(click on the picture to enlarge)
The artist's comments were:
Ha...ha ha. So my friend wrote a sort of short story called "Internet University," where all the students and faculty are personified famous websites. It's hilarious XD. Facebook and Twitter are roomies, Professor Google has to deal with the foul-mouthed Youtube, etc.
I decided I had to draw them all out.
And DA isn't part of the story (yet?), but I went and designed her anyway for the hell of it. lolololol *runs*
I decided I had to draw them all out.
And DA isn't part of the story (yet?), but I went and designed her anyway for the hell of it. lolololol *runs*
Many of the comments asked whether the short story was online somewhere, and added suggestions for future characters. There were also suggestions for a comic to be made. That would be awesome :3
A person on the third page linked to a video of the same idea, but in a party setting. http://thosearentmuskets.com/sketches/internetparty.php
There's also a 'sequel', kinda; a going-away party for Myspace, of sorts. http://thosearentmuskets.com/sketches/internetparty2.php
Really funny. :'D
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Theft on dA
I have an account on deviantArt, known to most as dA. It's a place where you can upload your art for comments and help, etc.
This article explains everything. In short, a lot of users have been getting the same response back when they report stolen art pieces:
Your Art theft (General) Violation Report on (art piece here) was reviewed by a member of the staff and action was taken, marking the report as Invalid.
Additionally, the following comment was provided:
A member of staff has reviewed this report and has found that while there may be cause for some type of concern no actual administrative action will be taken because this report was made by an interested third party rather than someone directly involved in the issue.
Please click here for more information.
This message was generated automatically.
-- deviantART Staff
So because we're a third party, means we can't report anything? What's more, dA hasn't announced their policy change. Until today, I was not aware, and I'm sure a lot of others aren't either. That's like saying it's okay to shoplift if the shop owner doesn't know (quoted from someone's comment on the article, dunno who.)
Kaedechtu said on page 9 of comments on the article,
"I think DA is right not to accept art theft claims from a third party. The person whose art is stolen should be the one to make that decision, because there could be special cicumstances that caused the incident that the artist is aware of, but that a third party might not know.
What SHOULD happen though, is if a third party reports an art theft, the person who the art belongs to needs to be notified of the report, so that that person can make a decision as to whether they want to continue pursuing the case."
And mikegoulty, the writer of the article, replied,
"Let's think about that then...
- Major companies : have you ever tried to get in contact with them? Good luck with that one.
- Sometimes the image is known to be stolen, but the original creator cannot be contacted for whatever reason.
- Copyright exists after death.
Why should a third party not be able to report theft? If the person has permission, they will be able to attach the permission documents, and the admins will act accordingly."
(after which Kaedechtu understood :3)
mikegoultry also said on page 9,
"We cannot police the whole internet, but they CAN police their own site."
I strongly agree. Before now I knew nothing of all this. Now I do and I hope to spread the word.
This is mostly a complaint here, but if anyone reads this who uses dA, they should be aware.
Also, my username on dA is dictionary-0. :)
This article explains everything. In short, a lot of users have been getting the same response back when they report stolen art pieces:
Your Art theft (General) Violation Report on (art piece here) was reviewed by a member of the staff and action was taken, marking the report as Invalid.
Additionally, the following comment was provided:
A member of staff has reviewed this report and has found that while there may be cause for some type of concern no actual administrative action will be taken because this report was made by an interested third party rather than someone directly involved in the issue.
Please click here for more information.
This message was generated automatically.
-- deviantART Staff
So because we're a third party, means we can't report anything? What's more, dA hasn't announced their policy change. Until today, I was not aware, and I'm sure a lot of others aren't either. That's like saying it's okay to shoplift if the shop owner doesn't know (quoted from someone's comment on the article, dunno who.)
Kaedechtu said on page 9 of comments on the article,
"I think DA is right not to accept art theft claims from a third party. The person whose art is stolen should be the one to make that decision, because there could be special cicumstances that caused the incident that the artist is aware of, but that a third party might not know.
What SHOULD happen though, is if a third party reports an art theft, the person who the art belongs to needs to be notified of the report, so that that person can make a decision as to whether they want to continue pursuing the case."
And mikegoulty, the writer of the article, replied,
"Let's think about that then...
- Major companies : have you ever tried to get in contact with them? Good luck with that one.
- Sometimes the image is known to be stolen, but the original creator cannot be contacted for whatever reason.
- Copyright exists after death.
Why should a third party not be able to report theft? If the person has permission, they will be able to attach the permission documents, and the admins will act accordingly."
(after which Kaedechtu understood :3)
mikegoultry also said on page 9,
"We cannot police the whole internet, but they CAN police their own site."
I strongly agree. Before now I knew nothing of all this. Now I do and I hope to spread the word.
This is mostly a complaint here, but if anyone reads this who uses dA, they should be aware.
Also, my username on dA is dictionary-0. :)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Social Networking
so, before recently, I stayed away from the social networking sites. You know, myspace, msn, facebook, etc. But I made a msn because a close friend asked me to (stacia ;D) and I ended up also making a Myspace (which I don't use almost at all) and a Facebook. The silliest thing is, my real incentive for making a Facebook was to play Farmville. xD H0w nerdy is that?
Speaking of Farmville, I like the new Super Berry (I want to call it a sugar berry) that they have. It only takes 2 hours to grow and you can harvest them for 100 coins each! Not only that, but they only cost 10 coins each! They really are super! 8D
Speaking of Farmville, I like the new Super Berry (I want to call it a sugar berry) that they have. It only takes 2 hours to grow and you can harvest them for 100 coins each! Not only that, but they only cost 10 coins each! They really are super! 8D
Laziness
Everything's okay. I ended up drawing some of the da5 pictures for my friends at the sleepover, which is kinda lame but my friends were okay. And there are only 3 days left of summer vacation (but probably a billion of 100+ degree weather.), but I feel relaxed. Very relaxed. I may even actually catch up on Aramii, that site I was talking about in my last post.
Hmmm. I have more to say, but not right now. I think I'll post again later.
P.S:
Laziness is the father of procrastination and Unwillingness is the mother.
Later is the sister and Tomorrow is the brother.
Whatever is the son and Boring is the daughter.
Dilly-Dally is the aunt and Prolongation is the uncle.
Forgetfulness is the nephew and Tiredness is the niece.
Laziness is the father and Unwillingness is the mother.
Hmmm. I have more to say, but not right now. I think I'll post again later.
P.S:
Laziness is the father of procrastination and Unwillingness is the mother.
Later is the sister and Tomorrow is the brother.
Whatever is the son and Boring is the daughter.
Dilly-Dally is the aunt and Prolongation is the uncle.
Forgetfulness is the nephew and Tiredness is the niece.
Laziness is the father and Unwillingness is the mother.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Summer, Gloom and da5
i've been kinda excited for school to start. but now i don't want summer to end. because during the summer i have time to do things i want to do.
well, that's not specifically true. i was able to get online a lot last year during the school year, and the year before that. and i had plenty of time to read and listen to music and stuff.
i guess i'm just feeling a little depressed right now. i'm not sure really if depressed is the right word. let me rephrase. i'm just tired and gloomy and feeling critical about my art. also, i went on a site called aramii for the first time in forever. and i want to revamp my camp and stuff. but it's too late to get started and i think that tomorrow i will be too lazy to want to.
alssoo... so one of my friends is writing this story. she's been writing it for a whole year or so. the main characters are her and her four best friends, one of which is me. a kindof club has been created that revolves around it. it's called da5. but i'm kinda lonely. the others are so enthusiastic about it. but i'm not, really. the others have contributed to it and stuff, yet i really haven't. i haven't even read most of the story. a da5 sleepover is tomorrow. and weeks ago i promised myself i would bring the others gifts, because everyone else is kinda giving each other things and stuff.
and i knew what i would get them. i would draw them stuff! animals, i've decided. but i've been procrastinating and procrastinating and procrastinating. and i've only got one of their drawings done. and that drawing looks cartoonish and bleh. and what if they don't like their drawings? and what if i don't get it done?
i am a procrastinator extrordinare. i procrastinate on homework lots and lots and i don't feel guilty about it usually. and i told myself that this would happen if i didn't work on their drawings, that it would be the last minute and i wouldn't have it done. and i let it happen. and i didn't really promise anyone anything or even hint at it. so if i didn't bring anything, they would never know.
but I would know. and i would be guilty and and and
;_;
well, that's not specifically true. i was able to get online a lot last year during the school year, and the year before that. and i had plenty of time to read and listen to music and stuff.
i guess i'm just feeling a little depressed right now. i'm not sure really if depressed is the right word. let me rephrase. i'm just tired and gloomy and feeling critical about my art. also, i went on a site called aramii for the first time in forever. and i want to revamp my camp and stuff. but it's too late to get started and i think that tomorrow i will be too lazy to want to.
alssoo... so one of my friends is writing this story. she's been writing it for a whole year or so. the main characters are her and her four best friends, one of which is me. a kindof club has been created that revolves around it. it's called da5. but i'm kinda lonely. the others are so enthusiastic about it. but i'm not, really. the others have contributed to it and stuff, yet i really haven't. i haven't even read most of the story. a da5 sleepover is tomorrow. and weeks ago i promised myself i would bring the others gifts, because everyone else is kinda giving each other things and stuff.
and i knew what i would get them. i would draw them stuff! animals, i've decided. but i've been procrastinating and procrastinating and procrastinating. and i've only got one of their drawings done. and that drawing looks cartoonish and bleh. and what if they don't like their drawings? and what if i don't get it done?
i am a procrastinator extrordinare. i procrastinate on homework lots and lots and i don't feel guilty about it usually. and i told myself that this would happen if i didn't work on their drawings, that it would be the last minute and i wouldn't have it done. and i let it happen. and i didn't really promise anyone anything or even hint at it. so if i didn't bring anything, they would never know.
but I would know. and i would be guilty and and and
;_;
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Violence is not the answer
This was written a couple of hours ago while I was in my room:
So I'm kinda a jerk sister. Here's why:
At a restaurant, my sister Ciara was messing with the napkins that had beer ads on them. And so I was like, "Why are you even looking at beer ads? Seriously?" in a rather snobby tone. So she went up and literally got into my face like she always does, and she knows I hate it. I snapped and physically pushed her face away, and got told off by my parents. And I totally brought it on myself.
In one of my favorite books, The Compound, the main character is kinda cold, detached, and a jerk to his siblings. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the same way.
So now I have to pretty much not touch the computer for a few hours. At least this will give me ample time to do those drawings for my friends I was gonna do.
I wonder if Ciara still wants a mini-couch like mine for her room. She does seem to have calmed down - she said thank you when I tossed her the toy she was looking for - but she isn't trying to mimic the main character of the movie we just watched, like she was before dinner. And I just think: If I had been sitting on the other side of the table, none of this would've happened.
Mom said that instead of playing on the comp., I would have to play/hang with Ciara. But she made it clear that she didn't want to be with me. Fine with me, but I'm pretty much consigned to my room alone.
Well, I don't really want to stay in my room, and I suppose I don't really have to, but it's the place with assured solitude, so...
When the song that's playing started, I had the urge to go up and change it. This happens a lot when I'm listening to my iPod on shuffle. One side of me says, "Why leave it on shuffle when there's only a few songs you actually want to hear? Don't change the song. If you didn't like the song, why'd you buy it?" The other side of me says, "My music is one of the only things in my life that I alone control." Sometimes the first side of me wins over and I listen to the song. Sometimes the second side wins and I skip a bunch of songs. Right now, the first side of me won.
I wonder if I am truly sorry about pushing my sister away. Now, if I had the chance to redo that five minutes, I wouldn't physically push her face out of mine again. It was the wrong thing to do and if I hadn't done it, I would be sitting at the computer now. But if there were no barriers, if I knew I wouldn't be punished, would I still have done it?
I don't want to know the answer.
So why do I ask the question?
So I'm kinda a jerk sister. Here's why:
At a restaurant, my sister Ciara was messing with the napkins that had beer ads on them. And so I was like, "Why are you even looking at beer ads? Seriously?" in a rather snobby tone. So she went up and literally got into my face like she always does, and she knows I hate it. I snapped and physically pushed her face away, and got told off by my parents. And I totally brought it on myself.
In one of my favorite books, The Compound, the main character is kinda cold, detached, and a jerk to his siblings. Sometimes I wonder if I'm the same way.
So now I have to pretty much not touch the computer for a few hours. At least this will give me ample time to do those drawings for my friends I was gonna do.
I wonder if Ciara still wants a mini-couch like mine for her room. She does seem to have calmed down - she said thank you when I tossed her the toy she was looking for - but she isn't trying to mimic the main character of the movie we just watched, like she was before dinner. And I just think: If I had been sitting on the other side of the table, none of this would've happened.
Mom said that instead of playing on the comp., I would have to play/hang with Ciara. But she made it clear that she didn't want to be with me. Fine with me, but I'm pretty much consigned to my room alone.
Well, I don't really want to stay in my room, and I suppose I don't really have to, but it's the place with assured solitude, so...
When the song that's playing started, I had the urge to go up and change it. This happens a lot when I'm listening to my iPod on shuffle. One side of me says, "Why leave it on shuffle when there's only a few songs you actually want to hear? Don't change the song. If you didn't like the song, why'd you buy it?" The other side of me says, "My music is one of the only things in my life that I alone control." Sometimes the first side of me wins over and I listen to the song. Sometimes the second side wins and I skip a bunch of songs. Right now, the first side of me won.
I wonder if I am truly sorry about pushing my sister away. Now, if I had the chance to redo that five minutes, I wouldn't physically push her face out of mine again. It was the wrong thing to do and if I hadn't done it, I would be sitting at the computer now. But if there were no barriers, if I knew I wouldn't be punished, would I still have done it?
I don't want to know the answer.
So why do I ask the question?
Hilarious Foward
Today I recieved this hilarious email foward. Seriously. Effin hilarious. Although I don't think about romance that much. And I'm not a werewolf. I hope. xD
"This is for all you song lovers out there. It's a combination of "Get to know your friends" and chance. Here are the instructions for Part One:
1)Press "Forward" and delete the answers.
2)Put your MP3 (or iPod) on Shuffle.
3)Write down the title of each song that comes up as the answer of the 20 questions (no matter what it is).
4)Have fun!
#1. What do you think of yourself?
Barking at the Moon by Jenny Lewis (soundtrack of Bolt)
So I'm a werewolf?
#2. What do others think of you?
The Way I Are, Timbaland
Um, yes, I are. o-o
#3. What do you like about your life?
SOS by Rihanna
Apparently I'm calling for help...
#4. What do you hate about your life?
Bullet the Blue Sky by Marcus Satellite
And I always liked the blue sky...
#5. What do you wish you could become?
In the Eye by Suzanne Vega
An eye. How pleasant.
#6. What do you say when someone asks, "Is this okay?"
Paparazzi by Lady Gaga
So anyone who asks me "is this okay?" is paparazzi...
#7. What do you think of your friends?
One, Two Step by Ciara
Now what's that supposed to mean? They're good dancers?
#8. What kind of person do you crush on?
Untouched by The Veronicas
Uh...pure and innocent? :P
#9. What do you think is the best way to live life?
Everytime We Touch by Cascada
Err... lots of romance? o_O
#10. What do you think about most often?
Live Your Life by T.I. (feat. Rihanna)
I'm surprised I didn't get this for the last question xD
Apparently I think about life.
#11. Where do you do you want to be?
Break The Ice by Britney Spears
Great. Antartica.
#12. What is 1+1?
Love Lockdown by Kayne West
I appear to think about romance a lot. o_o
#13. What is unlucky for you?
Wire by Marcus Satellite
Well, at least that made /sense/. Wire is unlucky for me.
#14. What do your friends think of you?
Complicated by Avril Lavigne
I'm complicated. Okay.
#15. If you were in a desert all alone, what would you do?
Miracle by Cascada
I would do a miracle. Great. I don't believe in miracles.
#16. What do you do on rainy days?
Rehab by Rihanna
.-. My iPod lies, I swear!
#17. What is your hobby?
Cry For You by September
I hardly ever cry >8(
#18. What do you always dance to?
Institution Green by Suzanne Vega
It's not really a dance-y song...
#19. What is your biggest fear?
I Love by Marcus Satellite
So I think the best way to live life is romance, 1+1 equals more romance, and yet I'm scared of love. Wtf?
#20. What will happen in the future?
My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson
Now what the bleep is THAT supposed to mean?!
That is it! I hope your had fun! But why keep the fun all to yourself? Forward this to your friends (enculding the one that sent it to you) so they can have fun too!
NOW GO SIT IN THE CORNER!!!!!!"
"This is for all you song lovers out there. It's a combination of "Get to know your friends" and chance. Here are the instructions for Part One:
1)Press "Forward" and delete the answers.
2)Put your MP3 (or iPod) on Shuffle.
3)Write down the title of each song that comes up as the answer of the 20 questions (no matter what it is).
4)Have fun!
#1. What do you think of yourself?
Barking at the Moon by Jenny Lewis (soundtrack of Bolt)
So I'm a werewolf?
#2. What do others think of you?
The Way I Are, Timbaland
Um, yes, I are. o-o
#3. What do you like about your life?
SOS by Rihanna
Apparently I'm calling for help...
#4. What do you hate about your life?
Bullet the Blue Sky by Marcus Satellite
And I always liked the blue sky...
#5. What do you wish you could become?
In the Eye by Suzanne Vega
An eye. How pleasant.
#6. What do you say when someone asks, "Is this okay?"
Paparazzi by Lady Gaga
So anyone who asks me "is this okay?" is paparazzi...
#7. What do you think of your friends?
One, Two Step by Ciara
Now what's that supposed to mean? They're good dancers?
#8. What kind of person do you crush on?
Untouched by The Veronicas
Uh...pure and innocent? :P
#9. What do you think is the best way to live life?
Everytime We Touch by Cascada
Err... lots of romance? o_O
#10. What do you think about most often?
Live Your Life by T.I. (feat. Rihanna)
I'm surprised I didn't get this for the last question xD
Apparently I think about life.
#11. Where do you do you want to be?
Break The Ice by Britney Spears
Great. Antartica.
#12. What is 1+1?
Love Lockdown by Kayne West
I appear to think about romance a lot. o_o
#13. What is unlucky for you?
Wire by Marcus Satellite
Well, at least that made /sense/. Wire is unlucky for me.
#14. What do your friends think of you?
Complicated by Avril Lavigne
I'm complicated. Okay.
#15. If you were in a desert all alone, what would you do?
Miracle by Cascada
I would do a miracle. Great. I don't believe in miracles.
#16. What do you do on rainy days?
Rehab by Rihanna
.-. My iPod lies, I swear!
#17. What is your hobby?
Cry For You by September
I hardly ever cry >8(
#18. What do you always dance to?
Institution Green by Suzanne Vega
It's not really a dance-y song...
#19. What is your biggest fear?
I Love by Marcus Satellite
So I think the best way to live life is romance, 1+1 equals more romance, and yet I'm scared of love. Wtf?
#20. What will happen in the future?
My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson
Now what the bleep is THAT supposed to mean?!
That is it! I hope your had fun! But why keep the fun all to yourself? Forward this to your friends (enculding the one that sent it to you) so they can have fun too!
NOW GO SIT IN THE CORNER!!!!!!"
Dream - Star Wars/Harry Potter
I had a dream last night where I was talking to my friend about Star Wars and Harry Potter. It was mainly ordinary (and completely expected since I've been reading/watching a lot of SW and HP for the past 2 weeks) but there were some things we talked about that didn't actually happen... for instance, Harry Potter could turn into a mermaid in the fourth book. o-o
Yes. Mermaid.
Yes. Mermaid.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Bookmarks
So I finally organized my bookmarks. I used to have 5 folders; now I have 10. But it's alright, since they're much more organized now. There were only eight of my bookmarks that I couldn't categorize without putting them into a folder all by themselves; those eight I put into a folder labeled 'Other'. All in all, I'm pretty satisfied. Yay for organization! :3
Friday, August 14, 2009
Dream - Star Trek?
So I had this dream where me, one of my guyfriends, and some other kids were in this class, learning how to fly a Star Trek - like ship. Then we actually were flying the ship (with help from the teachers, who oddly enough, were not wearing Star Trek uniforms.) Then suddenly I had the notion that I had to fly the ship to save someone, and I was flying the ship all by myself. (My guyfriend slumped over when he found out he couldn't fly the ship as well.) It was rather odd. Guess that's what happens when I get too hyper before I go to bed...
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Brother - Indiana Jones
So my 5-year old brother has Lego Indiana Jones for the DS and Lego Indiana Jones for the Wii. He had an Indiana Jones birthday party. And he's watched the first 3 indiana jones movies at least a couple times each.
He especially likes The Last Crusade; he's watched it at least twice today. As I was putting it on for him again a couple minutes ago, I realized that it was PG-13, Parents Strongly Cautioned. Sigh..
(Of course, my dad showed me Princess Mononoke, which is also PG-13, when I was 4. xD)
He especially likes The Last Crusade; he's watched it at least twice today. As I was putting it on for him again a couple minutes ago, I realized that it was PG-13, Parents Strongly Cautioned. Sigh..
(Of course, my dad showed me Princess Mononoke, which is also PG-13, when I was 4. xD)
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Balto - I Stand Alone
From Wikipedia:
Balto is a 1995 animated/live action film produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblimation animation studio, distributed by Universal Pictures, and originally released to movie theatres in 1995. Balto is based on a true story about the dog of the same name who helped save children from the diphtheria epidemic in the 1925 serum run to Nome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY2sbglhzSY
This Youtube video is an AMV containing clips from this movie, and the music is a cappella by Van Canto. Not only is the song wonderful, but it totally fits the movie (or at least what is shown of the movie in the youtube video; I've never actually seen the movie.) Unfortunately, I can't find the song on iTunes .-.
Balto is a 1995 animated/live action film produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblimation animation studio, distributed by Universal Pictures, and originally released to movie theatres in 1995. Balto is based on a true story about the dog of the same name who helped save children from the diphtheria epidemic in the 1925 serum run to Nome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY2sbglhzSY
This Youtube video is an AMV containing clips from this movie, and the music is a cappella by Van Canto. Not only is the song wonderful, but it totally fits the movie (or at least what is shown of the movie in the youtube video; I've never actually seen the movie.) Unfortunately, I can't find the song on iTunes .-.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
free charity sites.
when you think 'charity', you probably think of some organization that you give money to so that they can rescue animals or give financial help to someone. but these websites let you help charities without actually paying any money. how? advertisements. you click a button and then you view some ads. the sponsors of these ads give money to the charities involved, and you need to do nothing but click a button.
Adoptables
There are many, many adoptable sites out there. Really, I only regularly go on a few - Valenth, Squiby, and Dragcave, although I think I have accounts on a few others. The difference between an adoptable site and a pet site is that adoptables usually gain levels or health or SOMETHING when their link is visited; it doesn't work that way with sites like Subeta or Neopets.
By the by...spare these guys some clicks?
Feed Me!
Adopted from Valenth
Click Me!
By the by...spare these guys some clicks?
Feed Me!
Adopted from Valenth
Click Me!
Mosquito Bites
One evening while I was in Alabama visiting my grandparents, me, my dad, and my siblings were blowing bubbles in the yard. Unfortunately, my dad neglected to mention that I should put on bug spray, and I didn't even think about it. I got about 15 bites on each leg and one or two on each arm. I am one of those people who can't stop scratching their bug bites. Now I have a bunch of ugly scabs on my legs.
At least there were none on my face.
At least there were none on my face.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince.
I just saw the sixth HP movie. It's pretty dark and gloomy, except for all the romance. And of course I always have objections to all the movies from the 4th on up (I mean really; in the fourth one Harry didn't give his money to Fred and George), but really. The whole scene where Bellatrix burns down the Weasley's house was never in there. In the book, there was also some parts about the battle between some lesser Death Eaters, some students, and some teachers...in the movie it concentrated on Dumbledore.
They also neglected the part at the very end, at the funeral, I believe, where Harry goes to Ginny and tells her, "We can't be together anymore. It's too dangerous for you." or something like that. It was quite noble, but that was completely left out. I kept anticipating it, especially at the scene where Harry is kneeling by Dumbledore's body, and Ginny is comforting him.
But then again, I didn't expect the movie to be great; there were many things I disliked about the 4th and 5th movies as well. Perhaps I'm too cynical about these things.
Well, at least I didn't make the mistake of reading the book right before the movie. I would've gone nuts. xD
Although now I have the urge to read some HP...the seventh book, perhaps? Yes, I think so. I will go read it in my brand new plush chair; I'm very proud of it. (For those wondering, it's lavender with aqua buttons. It came with two aqua pillows with you guessed it, lavender buttons.)
Done blogging for today, I think, unless I somehow finish re-reading the seventh book and sneak back onto the computer. I'm a pretty fast reader, but it's already 11:26 here; I don't anticipate finishing it by any means.
They also neglected the part at the very end, at the funeral, I believe, where Harry goes to Ginny and tells her, "We can't be together anymore. It's too dangerous for you." or something like that. It was quite noble, but that was completely left out. I kept anticipating it, especially at the scene where Harry is kneeling by Dumbledore's body, and Ginny is comforting him.
But then again, I didn't expect the movie to be great; there were many things I disliked about the 4th and 5th movies as well. Perhaps I'm too cynical about these things.
Well, at least I didn't make the mistake of reading the book right before the movie. I would've gone nuts. xD
Although now I have the urge to read some HP...the seventh book, perhaps? Yes, I think so. I will go read it in my brand new plush chair; I'm very proud of it. (For those wondering, it's lavender with aqua buttons. It came with two aqua pillows with you guessed it, lavender buttons.)
Done blogging for today, I think, unless I somehow finish re-reading the seventh book and sneak back onto the computer. I'm a pretty fast reader, but it's already 11:26 here; I don't anticipate finishing it by any means.
Brother
My brother just turned 5 and sometimes is really really silly, playing around and making these hilarious faces. Other times he goes into these rages and hits us (by us I mean me, my sister, my mom, and my dad) because they're not doing what he wants them to. Because of this, the fact that he barely eats anything but chicken nuggets, and the fact that he is still in diapers, my uncle thinks he has Asperger's Syndrome or something like that. I know, because I heard him telling my grandma that he thought so while my mom was out of earshot. However, I was in earshot. I don't know whether my uncle ever spoke to my mother about it, but I did make it clear to him that I had heard.
My uncle is a very smart man, but I think he is making assumptions. Perhaps it is just me, unwilling to believe that there could be something wrong with my brother, but I think that he will grow out of these things. I hope so, anyways.
I do know that he could be worse. My mother's friend Trisha and her children have been staying with us for a couple days. Trisha has one 8-year old daughter (my sister and her have become best friends) and one 5-year old son. The son has Down Sydrome, which means that he is (not trying to be offensive here) mentally retarded, has speech issues, and has a shorter lifespan. None of these things apply to my brother (well, I'm just assuming here on the lifespan thing), which is a good thing.
Also, my brother is very smart. He started reading at 2 and has a very good memory. But the kid with Down's syndrome - his name is Sam - well, even he has learned to use the toilet.
At least my brother would probably like Star Wars better than Sam.
My uncle is a very smart man, but I think he is making assumptions. Perhaps it is just me, unwilling to believe that there could be something wrong with my brother, but I think that he will grow out of these things. I hope so, anyways.
I do know that he could be worse. My mother's friend Trisha and her children have been staying with us for a couple days. Trisha has one 8-year old daughter (my sister and her have become best friends) and one 5-year old son. The son has Down Sydrome, which means that he is (not trying to be offensive here) mentally retarded, has speech issues, and has a shorter lifespan. None of these things apply to my brother (well, I'm just assuming here on the lifespan thing), which is a good thing.
Also, my brother is very smart. He started reading at 2 and has a very good memory. But the kid with Down's syndrome - his name is Sam - well, even he has learned to use the toilet.
At least my brother would probably like Star Wars better than Sam.
Blogger/Erblog
So let's see. I seem to be somewhat new to Blogger, but I assure you, I've been using Twitter and whatnot for a while.
As a fun play on words, I've decided to call this an Erblog - taking the Er of Blogger and putting it on the front. (I overlooked the fact that there are two g's in 'Blogger', but whatever.)
Anyways. I go by Gosh on most sites, or Goshers, or a variant of some sort. I also go by Dictionary and variants of Dictionary on a few sites, and my RL friends call me Aryn. (It's an extreme misspelling of Erin, my real name; it became my nickname over the course of 3 minutes. I think it's pronounced the same, but I dunno.)
I came here mostly because Twitter's character limit, while understandable, is effin' annoying. I don't plan to stop using Twitter, but I hope that I will still be active on Blogger. :)
So...I think that finishes my first post. Yay!
Edit: Oh yeah: for future references, my twitter is here:
http://twitter.com/dictionary01
As a fun play on words, I've decided to call this an Erblog - taking the Er of Blogger and putting it on the front. (I overlooked the fact that there are two g's in 'Blogger', but whatever.)
Anyways. I go by Gosh on most sites, or Goshers, or a variant of some sort. I also go by Dictionary and variants of Dictionary on a few sites, and my RL friends call me Aryn. (It's an extreme misspelling of Erin, my real name; it became my nickname over the course of 3 minutes. I think it's pronounced the same, but I dunno.)
I came here mostly because Twitter's character limit, while understandable, is effin' annoying. I don't plan to stop using Twitter, but I hope that I will still be active on Blogger. :)
So...I think that finishes my first post. Yay!
Edit: Oh yeah: for future references, my twitter is here:
http://twitter.com/dictionary01
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