Wow, it's been awhile since I've had the time to actually sit down and write a blog post. It's been awhile since I've had the time to do much of anything, actually. My time may become even more scarce, though. I've either had a stroke of brilliance, or I'm suffering from insanity.
I'm working on starting my own business. Right now, all I have is an idea, and the hope for a future, but I know there's a market out there for what I want to do,, and I hope that it all falls in line with everything else that I want to do with my life. How in the world I'm going to balance this and training to be a dance instructor, I don't know. Hell, how I'm going to do this with no business knowledge at all, I have no clue. All I can do is hope for the best, and hope that I can do everything I need to do...
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Thursday, August 8, 2013
Arty Gets a Movie
Remember how last year I was going on about the Artemis Fowl movie and how it was stuck in production hell? Guess who got out?! That's right. They officially announced they were moving forward with the Artemis Fowl movie. As such, I think it's time to update my dream team for the cast of the movie.
Here's what we currently know about it before I get started:
Here's what we currently know about it before I get started:
- Disney is making it.
- Robert de Niro is producing
- Michael Goldenberg is writing the script.
- Artemis Fowl
It's hard to figure out an actor for the title role. People have mentioned Asa Butterfield as the boy genius, but my only fear with that is he's a little old for the role, though he certainly looks like Arty. When we first meet Artemis Fowl, he's supposed to be twelve. Asa is sixteen. Could be worse, though. - Butler
I stand by my earlier dream casting here, with Jason Statham. Who else could kick butt and still win our hearts? Need more reasons? Just look at everything else he's done. - Foaly
I'm still all on board for Steve Coogan to take the role of Foaly, though I'd also be happy with David Tennant, Justin Bartha, or Peter Capaldi in the role, though I doubt they'll cast Peter due to his recent casting in Doctor Who. - Holly
I have so many issues finding a Holly in my mind, because I see her in my mind as Holly as she's written. Whoever they cast will have large wings to fill... - Mulch
I'm still saying Lee Arenberg, though Jack Black has been mentioned as a potential. I would rather see Lee in the role, simply because I love him to death and he's a very underrated actor. - Juliet Butler
Is it sad that I'm calling either Elle Fanning or Chloë Grace Moretz for Juliet? They both have the abilities, and the looks to pull it off. I would be happy with either, and if neither of them are cast, then I'll be judging so very hard. - Commander Root
This has been one that's bugged me for months, and I'm finally calling it for either J.K Simmons or Anthony Hopkins. They're both men of incredible acting abilities and to play Root, you have to be tougher than tough. They can do it.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
The Creative Mind
Recently, I realized I have a bit of a problem. My mind is always working and it never stops. It makes focusing on a single project very difficult. I've been trying to find a way to finish my novels and yet... there are too many things that call me away from them. Well, it's time to buckle down and finish something else. It has to happen, otherwise, I'm going to lose my mind.
Here's a quick outline of next week and how I plan on using it to complete another novel before the end of July so I can actually get it published.
Here's a quick outline of next week and how I plan on using it to complete another novel before the end of July so I can actually get it published.
- June 15: Cleaning, character development, locating old manuscripts that could use some polishing.
- June 16: Hanging out with the boyfriend and getting him to read an old manuscript if he's willing.
- June 17: Dance, writing 2000 words.
- June 18: Writing, cleaning, filming this week's main YouTube video.
- June 19: Calm before the storm. Time to practice for dance.
- June 20: Writing, cleaning, cooking, dance in the evening.
- June 21: Volunteering in the morning/early afternoon, writing/reading in the park, dance.
- June 22: Calm day, cleaning, maybe hanging out with the boyfriend.
- June 23: Monster's University, writing (hopefully), and practice time.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Too Many Ideas, Not Enough Brain
This is my jar of ideas. Each little post-it has something written on it. The green ones are novel ideas. The grey ones are for my YouTube channel.
Why am I posting this? It's simple, really. I have too many ideas and not enough brain capacity to deal with all of them at once. By doing this, I get to write down all my ideas and still come back to them when I have the time to deal with them.
Why am I posting this? It's simple, really. I have too many ideas and not enough brain capacity to deal with all of them at once. By doing this, I get to write down all my ideas and still come back to them when I have the time to deal with them.
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Goldfish-ism
Warning: This blog post will be incredibly random. Proceed at your own risk.
Do you ever just have moments where nothing can make you focus? No matter how hard you try, you're always getting distracted? Yeah, me too. In fact, I sat down to write this post and immediately needed to clean my phone case.
Today, I feel like a goldfish. I managed to sit still and focus all through rehearsal this afternoon, but once I was home, I couldn't focus on anything to save my life.
Sugar... Alright, dessert tortilla as soon as I finish writing this post... Or maybe after this sentence. I can't decide.
All in all, tonight, I am a goldfish.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Time to Panic?
Eight.
That's how many days I have until I am officially a published author. I have trouble remaining calm when I think about it. I'm still doing last minute edits. Leave it to me to procrastinate like always. Ideally, this should have been done last week. Instead l, I put it off.
Six.
I have six weeks until the first show I'm performing in. It's how many weeks I have to master this solo and pretend I'm not dying a little inside, thinking about how terrible I think it could end up.
Four.
That's the number of days until I have to figure out the rest of my one costume for this show next month. I don't know how I'm going to manage Batgirl, but I'm certainly going to try!
Now, back to editing, before I start crying.
That's how many days I have until I am officially a published author. I have trouble remaining calm when I think about it. I'm still doing last minute edits. Leave it to me to procrastinate like always. Ideally, this should have been done last week. Instead l, I put it off.
Six.
I have six weeks until the first show I'm performing in. It's how many weeks I have to master this solo and pretend I'm not dying a little inside, thinking about how terrible I think it could end up.
Four.
That's the number of days until I have to figure out the rest of my one costume for this show next month. I don't know how I'm going to manage Batgirl, but I'm certainly going to try!
Now, back to editing, before I start crying.
Monday, January 7, 2013
2012
Well, it's been 2013 for a week, officially, and I'm not quite sure how to feel about the whole matter. It's different. Already, so much has changed for me this year. I'm alright with all that, though. I'm finally finishing up my novel. I've had to add a couple of scenes and writing them is emotionally draining, but so worth it.
Last year saw the start of many things for me. It saw me start blogging and vlogging. It was the beginning of several amazing friendships and the loss of some that I wish hadn't had to end. It saw me gain a bit of independence, and this year will see me fighting to maintain it. Last year was an amazing year and I can only hope this year will be just as great.
Last year saw the start of many things for me. It saw me start blogging and vlogging. It was the beginning of several amazing friendships and the loss of some that I wish hadn't had to end. It saw me gain a bit of independence, and this year will see me fighting to maintain it. Last year was an amazing year and I can only hope this year will be just as great.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
It's the Feels Talking
One thing everyone should know by now... I'm the kind of girl who will always speak her mind, even if it gets her into trouble. If you've not figured this out and you read my posts with any regularity, then you've clearly not noticed a trend here.
There is a point here. I promise.
With all the honesty that doth flow from my mouth and fingertips, I'm actually surprised I don't end up in more trouble. After all, there are only so many times you can insult someone before they realize it's not actually a compliment. I don't believe in lying. Why should I? It's an awful habit.
So, with at this in mind... why in the world do people still listen to what I say? I can only embarrass them (and myself) so many times before they say enough is enough. I'm also fairly positive that I hide my feelings about as well as a bat sees, which is to say not at all. I'm transparent and proud of it.
In case you haven't realized, I am, honestly, so utterly confused right now. The source of the confusion: men. I know I've been told that if you understand football, you'll understand guys, but it hasn't helped me in the slightest.
So yeah... If this post made no sense, it's because it's the feels talking.
There is a point here. I promise.
With all the honesty that doth flow from my mouth and fingertips, I'm actually surprised I don't end up in more trouble. After all, there are only so many times you can insult someone before they realize it's not actually a compliment. I don't believe in lying. Why should I? It's an awful habit.
So, with at this in mind... why in the world do people still listen to what I say? I can only embarrass them (and myself) so many times before they say enough is enough. I'm also fairly positive that I hide my feelings about as well as a bat sees, which is to say not at all. I'm transparent and proud of it.
In case you haven't realized, I am, honestly, so utterly confused right now. The source of the confusion: men. I know I've been told that if you understand football, you'll understand guys, but it hasn't helped me in the slightest.
So yeah... If this post made no sense, it's because it's the feels talking.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Fowl Dream Team (Part 1 possibly)
Yesterday, I managed to finish the final Artemis Fowl book. It was a mixture of happiness, sadness, and utter depression. Basically, I was suffering from a severe case of the feels. After all, I've only grown up with this series. Why shouldn't I feel a little upset?
Now, in a recent vlog, I promised my Artemis Fowl dream cast. However, I really don't have all that many actors I can see as characters. There are some I know I would definitely cast if I was directing the movie, but people like Holly and Arty? Forget about it. I have such a vivid image of them in my head that finding someone who fits that description and image is nigh impossible. However, I'm going to give you a list of four people I do know I would cast. Here we go.
There you have it. Four people on my Fowl Dream Team. I'll try to do at least one list per week if I manage to post more than once each week, but I make no promises. However, do be on the lookout for more of my dream cast and maybe an announcement about my own novel, if I manage to finish it.
Now, in a recent vlog, I promised my Artemis Fowl dream cast. However, I really don't have all that many actors I can see as characters. There are some I know I would definitely cast if I was directing the movie, but people like Holly and Arty? Forget about it. I have such a vivid image of them in my head that finding someone who fits that description and image is nigh impossible. However, I'm going to give you a list of four people I do know I would cast. Here we go.
- Foaly- Steve Coogan
Before anyone says it, and I know some of you are thinking it, I know he's a bit of a goof. I know he's not exactly what most people see when they think Foaly, but I think he could pull off the sarcastic centaur easily. - Artemis Fowl I - Tom Hiddleston/Robert Carlyle
I have two actors I could see in this role, which makes it a draw. Tom is an amazing actor with such a range. He's just brilliant and I love him. Robert Carlyle is the same way. Honestly, he's the only actor I've found who can play a character who is supposed to be so evil, and yet, he's not at the same time. It's an interesting contrast and I would be happy to see either of these amazing men in that role. - Mulch Diggums - Lee Arenberg
The second OUaT cast member on my list, Lee is probably best known for his role in Pirates of the Carribean as Pintel. Remember the shorter, grubby pirate? Yeah, that's this amazing man. I've seen him in several extremes and he always impresses me. I think he's an amazing actor and honestly, he's the only person I can see as Mr. Diggums. - Butler - Jason Statham
Go ahead. Say it. I know some of you are thinking it. "Hasn't he had enough roles like this?" Well, yes and no at the same time. Butler is honestly the hardest person on this list to really cast in my opinion, and he's also one of the easiest. It's not his size that appeals; he's actually much shorter than some of the other actors I considered. However, it's his attitude. He has a "don't mess with me" stance in all of his roles that I think is really necessary for the role as Butler.
There you have it. Four people on my Fowl Dream Team. I'll try to do at least one list per week if I manage to post more than once each week, but I make no promises. However, do be on the lookout for more of my dream cast and maybe an announcement about my own novel, if I manage to finish it.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
My Old Foe: Procrastination
Unfortunately, the idle mind brews an idle body. I've been terrible this week when it comes to procrastination. My life has gone from far to busy to not busy enough for my tastes.
That's a rather odd thought, in and of itself. I typically complain that there's not enough time in the day. Now, I spend my days sleeping, wishing there was less time in the day so I could actually feel like I accomplished something. However, time is not something that likes to accommodate us when we snap our fingers. Instead, it continues to move at the same constant rate, no matter what we do.
Well, that's not actually true. In the words of someone great, time isn't a straight line. I won't get into the physics, though. For the sake of this blog, time progresses fairly linearly. Moving on.
Now, the trick, overcoming procrastination. I haven't found a good cure. Even making a schedule doesn't seem to work. I still do the stuff on it before the day is up, but I put it off until right before bedtime. Ah, well, a conundrum for another time.
That's a rather odd thought, in and of itself. I typically complain that there's not enough time in the day. Now, I spend my days sleeping, wishing there was less time in the day so I could actually feel like I accomplished something. However, time is not something that likes to accommodate us when we snap our fingers. Instead, it continues to move at the same constant rate, no matter what we do.
Well, that's not actually true. In the words of someone great, time isn't a straight line. I won't get into the physics, though. For the sake of this blog, time progresses fairly linearly. Moving on.
Now, the trick, overcoming procrastination. I haven't found a good cure. Even making a schedule doesn't seem to work. I still do the stuff on it before the day is up, but I put it off until right before bedtime. Ah, well, a conundrum for another time.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
LeakyCon and the Eternal Wait
Seeing as this is the next big event in my life, I feel the need to blog about this. That's right. LeakyCon, the biggest Potter convention that still operates regularly. Why is this such a big deal? Two reasons: One, it's freaking LeakyCon, and they're doing TWO this year. Two, I'm actually planning on going. Some of you will have already seen my vlog on the matter. Well, there's a lot more to it than that.
Here's the deal:
LeakyCon has been held every year since 2011, though there was one in 2009. Officially, I think it's the biggest Harry Potter convention in the world at the moment. Most other convetions/get-togethers have fizzled out. Remember WrockStock? Yeah, cancelled. The only big thing Potterwise besides Leaky next year is the World Cup.
Now, those of you who know all about LeakyCon, you can all take a five minute break as you skim what I'm writing. LeakyCon 2013 will be held in Portland. That's right, Portland. For those of you who don't know, that's in Oregon. The other Leaky will be held in London, and that's already sold out. If that doesn't tell you how big Leaky is, you must be Martian.
Now, while I'm still saving up the money to get to Leaky, the wait is killing me. Next summer cannot come soon enough! For those of you who are planning to go, I'll see you there. I'm sure you'll find me with a camera in hand. For those of you who aren't going, sucks to be you. I tease, of course. I'll try to get every moment on camera for you all!
Here's the deal:
LeakyCon has been held every year since 2011, though there was one in 2009. Officially, I think it's the biggest Harry Potter convention in the world at the moment. Most other convetions/get-togethers have fizzled out. Remember WrockStock? Yeah, cancelled. The only big thing Potterwise besides Leaky next year is the World Cup.
Now, those of you who know all about LeakyCon, you can all take a five minute break as you skim what I'm writing. LeakyCon 2013 will be held in Portland. That's right, Portland. For those of you who don't know, that's in Oregon. The other Leaky will be held in London, and that's already sold out. If that doesn't tell you how big Leaky is, you must be Martian.
Now, while I'm still saving up the money to get to Leaky, the wait is killing me. Next summer cannot come soon enough! For those of you who are planning to go, I'll see you there. I'm sure you'll find me with a camera in hand. For those of you who aren't going, sucks to be you. I tease, of course. I'll try to get every moment on camera for you all!
Monday, September 24, 2012
YouTube, Vlogs, and Fools
I finally did it... I can't believe it. I finally uploaded an official vlog. Yeah, it was all of a minute, but hey. It's up. It's out there! Pardon me while I freak out. While I do that, feel free to watch me make a fool of myself.
Alright. Now... Now I can maybe calm down. Maybe. I doubt it. I have a feeling I'm going to be changing some things around as I get going, especially around here. I'm trying to figure out my public image, so be warned... Some things may change big time.
SO! Life lesson! Don't post anything on the internet you aren't alright with everyone seeing. Blogs, vlogs, anything. Once it's up, there's not a lot you can do to take it back.
Alright. Now... Now I can maybe calm down. Maybe. I doubt it. I have a feeling I'm going to be changing some things around as I get going, especially around here. I'm trying to figure out my public image, so be warned... Some things may change big time.
SO! Life lesson! Don't post anything on the internet you aren't alright with everyone seeing. Blogs, vlogs, anything. Once it's up, there's not a lot you can do to take it back.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Oddest Sources of Inspiration
Normally, I try not to blog two days in a row, but right now, I can't help it. I have to brag about one of my oldest friends. This guy is amazing. You have no idea.
So, long story short... one of my best and oldest friends is now a published author. I don't mean just online, writing fanfiction like I do, and derping around. Nor do I mean blogging like an insane person because he doesn't have the inspiration to finish a novel. He is actually a published author, as of August.
This man is amazing. He really is. I've never met a guy who was so talented in so many different fields. The best part is, he's so humble about it. He did an interview recently about his book and in it, he said he was nothing special. He may not see it, but some of us do.
So, just wanted to say that this guy is my inspiration. If any of you want to know who I'm talking about, the link to his book is below.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Basement-Sickness-trilogy-Volume/dp/1479203351
So, long story short... one of my best and oldest friends is now a published author. I don't mean just online, writing fanfiction like I do, and derping around. Nor do I mean blogging like an insane person because he doesn't have the inspiration to finish a novel. He is actually a published author, as of August.
This man is amazing. He really is. I've never met a guy who was so talented in so many different fields. The best part is, he's so humble about it. He did an interview recently about his book and in it, he said he was nothing special. He may not see it, but some of us do.
So, just wanted to say that this guy is my inspiration. If any of you want to know who I'm talking about, the link to his book is below.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Basement-Sickness-trilogy-Volume/dp/1479203351
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Internal Struggle of a Writer
Well, look at that. Too much free time again, and I really don't feel like doing chores. This is a problem I've found I've had a lot lately, even with finals looming next Friday. It's not exactly something I enjoy admitting, but I've been bored out of my mind. In light of this, I decided to let you all know my writing process.
WARNING: This may show up on my YouTube channel at some point over the next week.
It all starts with an idea. That idea can come from anywhere, though I do try to avoid writing ideas that spawn from dreams. All these ideas--and trust me, there's a lot of them--are written down in a notebook. I've found it makes it so much easier to refer back to them then, and most of them never get any sort of attention until I've hit a block on the novel that I've been focusing on (mostly) for the past two years.
Character development is next. Yeah, I actually develop my characters. I have several different exercises I do for this, including, but not limited to, a character interview, writing diary entries for them, a complete profile of them, and various other things. There are a bunch of character development worksheets I've found recently that I've taken to using, too, to keep everything organized. All of that goes on loose leaf paper to be put in a folder/binder/portfolio for the book/series that I'm currently working on.
Next is setting. Sometimes, I'm terrible and don't think this through all the way. However, especially with what I'm currently working on, I have to have some sort of visual aids to make sure that I can accurately describe what I see in my mind's eye. I take pictures, I make maps, I scour the Internet for strange names and plants. I do everything I can to build the towns, countries, even houses, down to the last detail and I make sure I have records of it all.
Finally, finally, I start writing. I may occasionally skip around, depending on who is in my head at the moment. Yes, I know, it sounds crazy, but that's how it is. The characters have to be alive for the writer if the writer wants to have any chance at them living in the readers' minds. I may go through eight or nine different drafts of the same chapter before I move on. Sometimes, I may end up just rewriting the whole novel four or five times. It all depends. The most important thing, though, isn't just to finish it. It's to make sure I've enjoyed every moment of it.
WARNING: This may show up on my YouTube channel at some point over the next week.
It all starts with an idea. That idea can come from anywhere, though I do try to avoid writing ideas that spawn from dreams. All these ideas--and trust me, there's a lot of them--are written down in a notebook. I've found it makes it so much easier to refer back to them then, and most of them never get any sort of attention until I've hit a block on the novel that I've been focusing on (mostly) for the past two years.
Character development is next. Yeah, I actually develop my characters. I have several different exercises I do for this, including, but not limited to, a character interview, writing diary entries for them, a complete profile of them, and various other things. There are a bunch of character development worksheets I've found recently that I've taken to using, too, to keep everything organized. All of that goes on loose leaf paper to be put in a folder/binder/portfolio for the book/series that I'm currently working on.
Next is setting. Sometimes, I'm terrible and don't think this through all the way. However, especially with what I'm currently working on, I have to have some sort of visual aids to make sure that I can accurately describe what I see in my mind's eye. I take pictures, I make maps, I scour the Internet for strange names and plants. I do everything I can to build the towns, countries, even houses, down to the last detail and I make sure I have records of it all.
Finally, finally, I start writing. I may occasionally skip around, depending on who is in my head at the moment. Yes, I know, it sounds crazy, but that's how it is. The characters have to be alive for the writer if the writer wants to have any chance at them living in the readers' minds. I may go through eight or nine different drafts of the same chapter before I move on. Sometimes, I may end up just rewriting the whole novel four or five times. It all depends. The most important thing, though, isn't just to finish it. It's to make sure I've enjoyed every moment of it.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Overcoming Writer's Block
It's been a crazy couple of weeks! Between finals, dance, and just trying to not lose my mind, I'm surprised I managed to find time to do anything. With seven weeks of no class looming ahead of me, I've been trying to figure out what I'm going to do.
As those close to me know, I'm a writer first and foremost. My brain doesn't turn off like a normal person's, and often, I write multiple stories/novels at once. While I've yet to be published, I don't stop writing. My main problem is writer's block. Whenever I get it, I start work on a new idea I had, and then the process repeats. In an effort to finally finish a novel I've been working on for two years, I've started to rewrite it... again.
The easiest way for me to begin was to start at the basic level, developing the characters fully and putting that on paper. Over the next few days, I'll be hammering out those details. It's interesting to see how these characters look on paper when they aren't just shouting instructions in my head about their story.
The next step is an outline. Up to this point, I'd had an idea of where I wanted the story to go, but I hadn't put it all down on paper so details were getting lost in translation. By having an outline, I'll be able to keep writing, even when things seem bleak. As soon as that's done, I'll be able to buckle down and finally write!
Meanwhile, I've also been working on creating visual aids to help me with the writing. As I've been working on getting my character development on paper. Having some of the personal effects of my characters helps me channel them, to truly get the tone of the situation they're in. I also have a tendency to act out their fights, to see exactly how it would work.
Now that I've babbled some about my writing exercises, feel free to leave me a comment about your own.
As those close to me know, I'm a writer first and foremost. My brain doesn't turn off like a normal person's, and often, I write multiple stories/novels at once. While I've yet to be published, I don't stop writing. My main problem is writer's block. Whenever I get it, I start work on a new idea I had, and then the process repeats. In an effort to finally finish a novel I've been working on for two years, I've started to rewrite it... again.
The easiest way for me to begin was to start at the basic level, developing the characters fully and putting that on paper. Over the next few days, I'll be hammering out those details. It's interesting to see how these characters look on paper when they aren't just shouting instructions in my head about their story.
The next step is an outline. Up to this point, I'd had an idea of where I wanted the story to go, but I hadn't put it all down on paper so details were getting lost in translation. By having an outline, I'll be able to keep writing, even when things seem bleak. As soon as that's done, I'll be able to buckle down and finally write!
Meanwhile, I've also been working on creating visual aids to help me with the writing. As I've been working on getting my character development on paper. Having some of the personal effects of my characters helps me channel them, to truly get the tone of the situation they're in. I also have a tendency to act out their fights, to see exactly how it would work.
Now that I've babbled some about my writing exercises, feel free to leave me a comment about your own.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Starkid and Vlogging
Ordinarily, at one o'clock in the morning, I'd rather be sleeping, or speaking to the lovely man in my life, but once again, I find myself blogging. Heck, I could be playing Pokemon, and here I am.
Recently, I watched Starkid's new musical. For those of you who don't know, Starkid is a theatre group which Glee's lovely Darren Criss is a part of. Their musicals include Me and My Dick, A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel, and recently Holy Musical, B@man. Of course, they're probably better known in the non-Potter community for Starship. While I ordinarily don't tell people to do things--no, that's not true, I am bossy--if you haven't seen these musicals, I strongly suggest you go watch them. Not only will you laugh until you cry, the music is brilliant.
Now, recently, I watched HMB. I fell in love with the songs and the way the story was presented. The cast did a wonderful job of translating the characters of the only comic books I've ever read into live action. I heard it described as very much like a comic book, and I can agree with that. It was like going back to my roots with Batman's story, back to the original movies and some of the original comic books (I never claimed to have read more than a few, though, mind you). Mixed in were references to other favorite stories of mine and I loved every minute of it.
Now, I come to another point I wanted to make. As some of you know, I do have a YouTube channel, on which I post, or plan to post, my wizard rock. However, as I am terrible about posting on here, I've considered starting vlogging. It doesn't mean I would stop blogging, merely add something else to my list of hobbies. I've yet to decide if I'll actually go through with it, though. We'll just wait and see.
Recently, I watched Starkid's new musical. For those of you who don't know, Starkid is a theatre group which Glee's lovely Darren Criss is a part of. Their musicals include Me and My Dick, A Very Potter Musical, A Very Potter Sequel, and recently Holy Musical, B@man. Of course, they're probably better known in the non-Potter community for Starship. While I ordinarily don't tell people to do things--no, that's not true, I am bossy--if you haven't seen these musicals, I strongly suggest you go watch them. Not only will you laugh until you cry, the music is brilliant.
Now, recently, I watched HMB. I fell in love with the songs and the way the story was presented. The cast did a wonderful job of translating the characters of the only comic books I've ever read into live action. I heard it described as very much like a comic book, and I can agree with that. It was like going back to my roots with Batman's story, back to the original movies and some of the original comic books (I never claimed to have read more than a few, though, mind you). Mixed in were references to other favorite stories of mine and I loved every minute of it.
Now, I come to another point I wanted to make. As some of you know, I do have a YouTube channel, on which I post, or plan to post, my wizard rock. However, as I am terrible about posting on here, I've considered starting vlogging. It doesn't mean I would stop blogging, merely add something else to my list of hobbies. I've yet to decide if I'll actually go through with it, though. We'll just wait and see.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
I'm Bringing Hippie Back
Well, once again, I find myself writing late at night. Believe it or not... not typicially what I like doing on my days off. Ordinarily, I'm wrapped up in a book or being a nerd and doing homework. Not tonight, though. Instead, I'm sitting here... posting pictures of hemp jewelry. Well guess what? I'm bringing hippie back. :) Night, y'all.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Good Things
Well... it's official. My spring break is over. No more. Classes start again tomorrow for me and I get the lovely pleasure of sitting through yet another lecture on music. While I love music--obviously, wrocker, remember?--I have to try my hardest not to correct my professor's petty mistakes. While I'm no expert on music, I do know the difference between harmony and melody for goodness sake. Musical theory? No problem. I'm a quick study and music is one of the few things I've remained passionate about for the last seventeen years of my life.
Meanwhile, I've also got Algebra. I love this class to death, I really do, which is saying something because I normally bomb my math classes. The only bad thing? I've gotten used to not starving myself over spring break. The class is scheduled in such a way that I miss lunch. I can't even eat anything right after, because I have dance then.
Now, I really have nothing more to say, as it is time for me to hit the sack so I can be up with the sun tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I've also got Algebra. I love this class to death, I really do, which is saying something because I normally bomb my math classes. The only bad thing? I've gotten used to not starving myself over spring break. The class is scheduled in such a way that I miss lunch. I can't even eat anything right after, because I have dance then.
Now, I really have nothing more to say, as it is time for me to hit the sack so I can be up with the sun tomorrow.
“All good things were at one time bad
things; every original sin has developed into an original virtue.” ~Friedrich Nietzsche
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Chocolate Chips, Fanfics, and Wrock
Believe it or not, I'm always up this late. Even with everything that goes on in my life, I still manage to find time for the important things, even at the risk of sacrficing my sleep for it. Sometimes, that simply means curling up with a good book or logging on to Skype so I can chat with my friends around the globe. Lately, though, I've been rethinking everything I consider important.
I'm one of the few people I know who remembers almost everything. I can still remember the first poem I had to memorize for school. Scary, isn't it? To drive this fact home, I've, quite sadly, not read anything except... wait for it... fanfiction and textbooks in the past four months. The main reason for that? I'm a college student. I find time to do things I enjoy, but only just. Clearly I've found myself wondering why I'm not devoting my energy to something else. I have several unfinished novels collecting figurative dust on my hard drive. I have a handful of unfinished Harry Potter fanfictions--yes, I'm one of those people. Yet, I can't bring myself to write them. Every time I find my character's voice, I lose it.
Another thing that has taken up my time is wrock. For those of you who don't know, wrock is short for wizard rock. For those of you in the know, yes, I actually perform this stuff. Sort of. I've finished one album, but I've not released it yet. I keep waiting for wrockBOX to open up so I can submit my music. I'm waiting for a melody to strike me for the two songs I'm currently working on. My guitar is constantly ignored in favor of my keyboard, which only adds to my frustration at being unable to create the sound I want.
My main distraction is two-fold. I'm a dancer. I've begun working towards competition, which is a big deal for someone who is still considered a beginner in some circles. The time I'm not practicing until I'm sore, I'm taking lessons, or dancing socially. I've been told I have an addictive personality, and I believe it. I'm addicted to dancing, to the endorphins, to the sheer joy of being good at something. I'm not nervous about it anymore. I'm just driven. I want to do my best and I never settle for less.
Now, some of you, if any, are wondering what chocolate chips have to do with anything in this completely random and pointless post. Chocolate chips have everything to do with it. They've become my solution to all my problems. Whenever I'm stressed, I bake. Oh, I'm having troubles paying for lessons? I'm going to bake a batch of brownies. Oh, we're going to move? I'll just bake some cookies for the trip. Chocolate chips have been what's keeping my from losing my mind entirely in this crazy world I call my own. So thank you, inventor of the chocolate chip (Ruth Graves Wakefield, if anyone was wondering). Thank you for keeping my sane.
And so, I must conclude this post, as I do believe I hear something else calling me away. Thank you for reading the mess that is my thoughts.
I'm one of the few people I know who remembers almost everything. I can still remember the first poem I had to memorize for school. Scary, isn't it? To drive this fact home, I've, quite sadly, not read anything except... wait for it... fanfiction and textbooks in the past four months. The main reason for that? I'm a college student. I find time to do things I enjoy, but only just. Clearly I've found myself wondering why I'm not devoting my energy to something else. I have several unfinished novels collecting figurative dust on my hard drive. I have a handful of unfinished Harry Potter fanfictions--yes, I'm one of those people. Yet, I can't bring myself to write them. Every time I find my character's voice, I lose it.
Another thing that has taken up my time is wrock. For those of you who don't know, wrock is short for wizard rock. For those of you in the know, yes, I actually perform this stuff. Sort of. I've finished one album, but I've not released it yet. I keep waiting for wrockBOX to open up so I can submit my music. I'm waiting for a melody to strike me for the two songs I'm currently working on. My guitar is constantly ignored in favor of my keyboard, which only adds to my frustration at being unable to create the sound I want.
My main distraction is two-fold. I'm a dancer. I've begun working towards competition, which is a big deal for someone who is still considered a beginner in some circles. The time I'm not practicing until I'm sore, I'm taking lessons, or dancing socially. I've been told I have an addictive personality, and I believe it. I'm addicted to dancing, to the endorphins, to the sheer joy of being good at something. I'm not nervous about it anymore. I'm just driven. I want to do my best and I never settle for less.
Now, some of you, if any, are wondering what chocolate chips have to do with anything in this completely random and pointless post. Chocolate chips have everything to do with it. They've become my solution to all my problems. Whenever I'm stressed, I bake. Oh, I'm having troubles paying for lessons? I'm going to bake a batch of brownies. Oh, we're going to move? I'll just bake some cookies for the trip. Chocolate chips have been what's keeping my from losing my mind entirely in this crazy world I call my own. So thank you, inventor of the chocolate chip (Ruth Graves Wakefield, if anyone was wondering). Thank you for keeping my sane.
And so, I must conclude this post, as I do believe I hear something else calling me away. Thank you for reading the mess that is my thoughts.
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