I'm not writing this to talk about New Years Resolutions. There's seriously no point in a resolution, because everyone makes them and then by the end of January everyone's already forgotten all about whatever it was they vowed to do. Or they just gave up and stopped giving a shit, because after all, we're all just human.
No, I'm writing this to talk about serious goals I have for 2019, and honestly as it stands right now, there's not a lot of them. Nor are the ones I have (in theory) honestly that difficult to obtain. I've already discussed all of these with Jesus as well -or most of them, anyway, Honestly every goal requires money, but all are needed.
First, we need to get him a new car. Not a brand new, like 2019 $200,000 full size truck or anything. Just a new to him, used vehicle, because his is falling apart. So we need to get him a new car as soon as humanly possible. We're both thinking it should be possible by like February or March. I'm not 100% sold on that, because decent cars can be super expensive, even when they're used, and our rent is over $1,000 a month, but its do-able. We're gonna get him a new car.
Second; I absolutely refuse to make it to 26 without a drivers permit, if not a license. I didn't even want to make it to twenty-five without being able to drive, but that just did not happen at all. So my goal is to have at least a permit before the end of March, and to already be saving up for a car. Then hopefully by the middle of May, maybe even end of April, get my license and hopefully be able to afford a car. Or be close to it.
I also want us to get a dog, though I'm not sure when. My first priorities are the cars, but I definitely want a dog. We're going to adopt one from a shelter, because not only is it needed, but its also cheaper. Plus then we can get one that's teenage or adult aged, so maybe they're not going to be completely nuts. I love puppies but it would be nice to not have to train them fully. Eventually I think I would want a puppy, but not right now. We're far too busy. and they're alone most of the day while we're at work. A puppy shouldn't be left alone, but an older dog probably could handle that better.
I also want a rat, Jesus wants a turtle and I'm kind of thinking a fish tank would be kinda nice to have as well. So we will definitely end up with a bunch of pets.
And then the biggest thing for 2019, and this is more of a pipe dream honestly. Especially because if I manage everything else, we're going to have a house, two cars with car insurance on them, and basically a zoo in our home. But I really, really, REALLY want to go to Disneyland California for Halloween.
Mostly because I discovered like last month or something like that, that they don't just decorate the Haunted Mansion there for Nightmare Before Christmas, its a whole new ride. Its a complete NBC ride, and they have his badass Oogie Boogie outside of California Adventure, and just AHH! I just really want to go to Disneyland, and it would be awesome to explore southern California some, so I want to do that so badly. Though I've looked into it and planned out an entire trip before, and its like $3,000, so who knows if that's realistic. But its definitely something I want to do super badly.
Then there's goals that honestly are probably more important, and don't really cost money. I want to learn to relax, and practice self-care. Like frankly, its a little stupid. I watch so many damn YouTube videos on people practicing self- care, and all the techniques and stuff like that. Do I put any of it into practice myself? No. Instead I watch hours of videos on the subject, going "Oh that sounds so nice. I should do that." and then move on with my life as if I never even had the thought. And then I end up with stress headaches so bad that it fucks my vision and makes me unable to really eat for a week.
That's a new thing that's only just cropped up in the past couple weeks, and I'm frankly hoping it never fucking comes back because its so not welcome. But I know me and my inabilities to relax, so I really want to try to find things that'll help me. And I want hobbies again, like painting or sewing. I wanna take more pictures, and take more baths. Maybe do more yoga, since it really seemed to be helpful when I was actively trying a couple weeks ago.
I'm just hoping to do a lot more in 2019, and hopefully it all works out.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Friday, November 30, 2018
House Things
I was reading some old posts from here, because why not? But I saw in one of my posts that I said I wanted to have a pink bathroom with makeup everywhere and a bright yellow guest bathroom, and wanted my bedroom to still be dark purple. Which it was at that time.
Who was I back then? For the life of me, I don't recall wanting a pink bathroom at the age of 18. I would have sworn I outgrew the whole wanting pink walls and to be surrounded by all the girly things by like fourteen max. I legitimately said I wanted a pink bathroom with makeup everywhere and fluffy towels on the towel racks.
I wouldn't have said my style has changed that drastically in the past six years, but apparently it has! I'm actually genuinely confused though as to why I said the thing about makeup. I've never bothered with makeup, and have never had a single point in my life where I had a serious interest in anything but eyeliner. That actually baffles me.
Jesus and I are getting a place in exactly three weeks, and I have so many style ideas for the house. We've talked about painting, which I think we might one day. We're allowed, we'll just have to paint it back when we move out so it can't be anything too crazy. Certainly no dark purple, because there is simply no covering that.
I have on and off said I would want a bright yellow kitchen, as a nod to my childhood kitchen. There's something just homey and relaxing to me about a bright yellow kitchen. So I actually had thought of doing that on a more muted level, kind of like a pale yellow, so it would be easier to cover. That being said, I have an affinity for all things red and black and already have red, black and grey kitchen items, such as plates, bowls and towels. And yellow frankly will make it look like McDonald's, so I'm not so sure about doing that anymore. For the time being, I don't plan to paint, really. Maybe eventually we will, since I know Jesus really wants to, but not right now. Or any time soon, because even if we get the ideas, paint is expensive and we have far too much to do.
For the kitchen, I mostly have red decor, but also will have black accents and it seems like most of our cookware will be black, solely because its easier to find that. I also think I will get a black table cloth, or maybe a red one, depending on what I find, just because I don't love our table. Its a beige color, and its got stains on it. I don't love it for not only the color, but I do think its a bit too big for the space. I would really like to get a dark wood hi-top table, just because I think they look really nice, and it would be smaller so it might work with the space better.
The living room right now is not going to be what I want. We're getting our old couch back from Brandon that frankly nobody likes, and nobody can agree on what color it is. I say its grey, but literally everyone else tells me its tan. But then to go with it, I also have a grey shag rug, a dark wood coffee table that I've always treasured because it came from Grandpa and Grandma's trailer that I honestly don't even remember it. Plus we've always had it in our house, so its something I've grown up with. Then we have these glass, guitar pick shaped end tables with metal legs and a wooden shelf underneath, and a similar looking entertainment center. The end tables came from Janet, and the entertainment center is coming from Steve. I don't love either, and mom might kept one of the end tables, but for now, it will do.
What I want to do, is get a dark wood entertainment center with plenty of shelving since between Jesus and I we have just under 300 Funko Pops, and I also have about 200 DVDs. We definitely need the shelving. Then to go with it, I would like to get dark wood end tables that preferably have a drawer in them, just for more storage. And we both want a sectional couch. I kind of want a grey one, just to break up all the dark wood, but who knows what we will find.
On the wall behind the couch, I want to hang up my very colorful Bring Me The Horizon flag, Between Jesus and I, we have a ton of wall art, and I frankly have no idea where all its going to go, but I know for a fact I want that behind the couch. Jesus wants to get black out curtains, and I'm a little torn on that. I like the idea for the bedroom, but I don't think I like the idea for the living room. I also don't really just want blinds, but at the same time, they're easier Part of me thinks though it would be nice to have black curtains with maybe some sort of pattern, or a sheer overlay in the middle. I don't know, but I kind of want to brainstorm that further.
We also have a half bathroom downstairs, and I haven't put a lot of thought into what to do in there. I can't even remember if there was a cabinet under the sink in that one or if it was one of those stand alone ones. I have no idea if I will have room for decor or anything. I am thinking whatever I get for the upstairs though, I will probably get for the downstairs too, just because its easier. Jesus talked about putting his Marilyn Manson portrait in there, with one of those floating shelves, and like pentagram candles on it, just to be quirky and weird. I kinda like the idea, but at the same time, that seems a bit excessive. We'll see, I'm not opposed so if we can find everything, we can do that somewhere. The guest bathroom may not be the place for that though.
Then there's a short little platform, for lack of a better work right before you fully start going up the stairs. I'm thinking it would be nice to get a basket for shoes for that area. And I've been debating on what to hang on that chunk of wall. I have a mirror, but I kinda think that's a bit too small for that wall, so if I get a mirror I want a longer one. I might just put some wall art there, I don't know. Oh, I also forgot to mention that I would like to find a small entryway table, if I can fit one in that space just for a place for keys, ect.
Then you go up the stairs, and the first thing you see is a stacking washer and dryer, which isn't the best look. So I want to cover that with a curtain, though realistically it probably will just be a blanket for a while. You then turn left and are facing the bathroom door, along with the linen closet. On the right side will be the master bedroom, and the left is our spare room.
We haven't figured out what we're going to do for the spare room yet. Originally I said I wanted an office, but frankly, I don't need it for anything now. When I did Immortal Music, yeah, but not now really. So we have to figure out what to do with that still. Right now, I'm sure its going to be storage, but we've also talked about turning it into a game room/ den. Eventually, we're gonna get a bigger bed, so I'm thinking we will just put my bed in there as a spare room for whoever. Plus, we could use it as a couch. I'm thinking it would be nice to use that like a couch, put a TV in there, and maybe a desk, and use it as a den fully. And of course we can use the closet for storage. Though its got this weird hump in the walk in closet. Its really strange, because its carpeted even? I don't get the point of that really, but whatever. No biggie. We're also talking about turning that room into the collectibles room, and it would probably be where I would film YouTube videos and such. But I don't know if I want a room just dedicated to collectibles, because I would really like to have it all spread out through out the house.
Then in our room, I have absolutely no idea what I want to do for it. I don't have a vision at all, and I'm not sure Jesus does either. For now, its going to have my bed, my entertainment center and TV, vanity and probably my bookshelf too. Jesus wants to put the bed in the corner like I've always had it, but honestly I want to try having it centered in the room, and end tables on either side. Because then we don't have to possibly crawl over each other to get up, and will have a place to sit stuff on either side. I would like to put the bed right in the middle, and the TV on the opposite all, or possibly over in the corner, so its still at an angle. But I have a feeling I won't win that one.
Eventually though we want to get a bigger bed, and I want to also get a bed frame that's like dark wood (notice a theme there? I like the dark woods). Kinda thinking like a sleigh bed sort of thing, and we want a Queen or King size bed. I thought of a California King, but I've heard its only just a bit longer than the King size. I did think maybe that would be better since Jesus is on the taller side, but I don't think its needed. But I think it would be so nice to have a big luxurious bed, matching end tables on the side, and a small entertainment center with a new TV. I want to get a smart TV, and put my current one in the spare room. I did just remember though we have a full wall of closet space to work around, so that's gonna be interesting. I'll have to figure that out. I just know I definitely want it to be extremely cozy. For some reason, the bedroom has been something I've completely glossed over with ideas, I just don't really have many. I keep trying to think of something, but nothing's coming to mind just yet. So hopefully once we're in there, we can come up with something together. Otherwise, its going to just be a weird mess and I'm not sure that's what I want.
Then the bathroom. I've already decided I want it to be black and white with a pop of red. I already have a music note shower curtain, and a black soap dispenser. I've been debating if I want red bath mats or black, and I'm kinda leaning more toward black ones. But at the same time, if you drop something on a black rug, its gone forever. Those things are literal black holes. But I keep thinking it would be nice to do that, and get a black and white picture with a pop of red. I actually saw one I liked on either Amazon or Etsy, I forget which, that was just a rose on a piano, I believe it was. And the piano and background was black and white, but the rose was red. I loved it. And then if everything else was black and white, the red towels I have would really pop, and I could always get some sort of red accent decor to put on the sink or the back of toilet.
I don't know why, but for some reason interior design is something I've found some interest in recently. So hopefully I end up getting something set up and we'll have a super nice house that reflects our personalities a lot. I think its over all going to be super colorful, because of all the wall art. I know I have so many photos I've taken, Jesus has several portraits I can think of, and at least 1 poster still. He has a Halloween wooden sign that I bought him, that honestly would match very well in the bathroom, so I might actually hang that in the master bathroom after all. He also has a couple Legend of Zelda wood signs, a Halloween poster that we just got from AMC earlier this week, and probably a few other things I'm forgetting. And I have a Coco poster, my flag, a BMTH poster, a few Jonas Brothers posters still, a Moana plaque, and of course, the photos I've taken. I don't think I'm taking them all, but I'm definitely taking the big ones, and maybe a few others.
We definitely have the decor down, but I'm sure we'll get more.
I've been pretty nervous about moving out, which I don't really understand. I am excited, but I think its the timing. We move in at the end of December, just before Christmas, when work is at its absolute worst. Right now we're constantly dealing with shipment, and other issues left and right. We constantly are behind and its bothering me a lot. And I've found myself very unmotivated to pack, and its been making me a bit depressed. From all the stress, I think I've been getting a little anxious and its all just a mess. I think its just because there's so much going on at once, and I just keep thinking I won't be able to actually settle in and unpack at all until after New Year, and that really sucks. And I know I will disappoint my family because I will be off on the day we're moving in and then probably not again until Christmas Day so I'm not gonna want to do anything actually on Christmas. Mom's accepted that, but I know deep down its bothering her. And I fear we're gonna fight about it. All the anxiety is making me extremely itchy, and I'm constantly on the edge of tears. I just can't wait to be settled. I'm sure it will all be fine but right now there's a lot going on.
Who was I back then? For the life of me, I don't recall wanting a pink bathroom at the age of 18. I would have sworn I outgrew the whole wanting pink walls and to be surrounded by all the girly things by like fourteen max. I legitimately said I wanted a pink bathroom with makeup everywhere and fluffy towels on the towel racks.
I wouldn't have said my style has changed that drastically in the past six years, but apparently it has! I'm actually genuinely confused though as to why I said the thing about makeup. I've never bothered with makeup, and have never had a single point in my life where I had a serious interest in anything but eyeliner. That actually baffles me.
Jesus and I are getting a place in exactly three weeks, and I have so many style ideas for the house. We've talked about painting, which I think we might one day. We're allowed, we'll just have to paint it back when we move out so it can't be anything too crazy. Certainly no dark purple, because there is simply no covering that.
I have on and off said I would want a bright yellow kitchen, as a nod to my childhood kitchen. There's something just homey and relaxing to me about a bright yellow kitchen. So I actually had thought of doing that on a more muted level, kind of like a pale yellow, so it would be easier to cover. That being said, I have an affinity for all things red and black and already have red, black and grey kitchen items, such as plates, bowls and towels. And yellow frankly will make it look like McDonald's, so I'm not so sure about doing that anymore. For the time being, I don't plan to paint, really. Maybe eventually we will, since I know Jesus really wants to, but not right now. Or any time soon, because even if we get the ideas, paint is expensive and we have far too much to do.
For the kitchen, I mostly have red decor, but also will have black accents and it seems like most of our cookware will be black, solely because its easier to find that. I also think I will get a black table cloth, or maybe a red one, depending on what I find, just because I don't love our table. Its a beige color, and its got stains on it. I don't love it for not only the color, but I do think its a bit too big for the space. I would really like to get a dark wood hi-top table, just because I think they look really nice, and it would be smaller so it might work with the space better.
The living room right now is not going to be what I want. We're getting our old couch back from Brandon that frankly nobody likes, and nobody can agree on what color it is. I say its grey, but literally everyone else tells me its tan. But then to go with it, I also have a grey shag rug, a dark wood coffee table that I've always treasured because it came from Grandpa and Grandma's trailer that I honestly don't even remember it. Plus we've always had it in our house, so its something I've grown up with. Then we have these glass, guitar pick shaped end tables with metal legs and a wooden shelf underneath, and a similar looking entertainment center. The end tables came from Janet, and the entertainment center is coming from Steve. I don't love either, and mom might kept one of the end tables, but for now, it will do.
What I want to do, is get a dark wood entertainment center with plenty of shelving since between Jesus and I we have just under 300 Funko Pops, and I also have about 200 DVDs. We definitely need the shelving. Then to go with it, I would like to get dark wood end tables that preferably have a drawer in them, just for more storage. And we both want a sectional couch. I kind of want a grey one, just to break up all the dark wood, but who knows what we will find.
On the wall behind the couch, I want to hang up my very colorful Bring Me The Horizon flag, Between Jesus and I, we have a ton of wall art, and I frankly have no idea where all its going to go, but I know for a fact I want that behind the couch. Jesus wants to get black out curtains, and I'm a little torn on that. I like the idea for the bedroom, but I don't think I like the idea for the living room. I also don't really just want blinds, but at the same time, they're easier Part of me thinks though it would be nice to have black curtains with maybe some sort of pattern, or a sheer overlay in the middle. I don't know, but I kind of want to brainstorm that further.
We also have a half bathroom downstairs, and I haven't put a lot of thought into what to do in there. I can't even remember if there was a cabinet under the sink in that one or if it was one of those stand alone ones. I have no idea if I will have room for decor or anything. I am thinking whatever I get for the upstairs though, I will probably get for the downstairs too, just because its easier. Jesus talked about putting his Marilyn Manson portrait in there, with one of those floating shelves, and like pentagram candles on it, just to be quirky and weird. I kinda like the idea, but at the same time, that seems a bit excessive. We'll see, I'm not opposed so if we can find everything, we can do that somewhere. The guest bathroom may not be the place for that though.
Then there's a short little platform, for lack of a better work right before you fully start going up the stairs. I'm thinking it would be nice to get a basket for shoes for that area. And I've been debating on what to hang on that chunk of wall. I have a mirror, but I kinda think that's a bit too small for that wall, so if I get a mirror I want a longer one. I might just put some wall art there, I don't know. Oh, I also forgot to mention that I would like to find a small entryway table, if I can fit one in that space just for a place for keys, ect.
Then you go up the stairs, and the first thing you see is a stacking washer and dryer, which isn't the best look. So I want to cover that with a curtain, though realistically it probably will just be a blanket for a while. You then turn left and are facing the bathroom door, along with the linen closet. On the right side will be the master bedroom, and the left is our spare room.
We haven't figured out what we're going to do for the spare room yet. Originally I said I wanted an office, but frankly, I don't need it for anything now. When I did Immortal Music, yeah, but not now really. So we have to figure out what to do with that still. Right now, I'm sure its going to be storage, but we've also talked about turning it into a game room/ den. Eventually, we're gonna get a bigger bed, so I'm thinking we will just put my bed in there as a spare room for whoever. Plus, we could use it as a couch. I'm thinking it would be nice to use that like a couch, put a TV in there, and maybe a desk, and use it as a den fully. And of course we can use the closet for storage. Though its got this weird hump in the walk in closet. Its really strange, because its carpeted even? I don't get the point of that really, but whatever. No biggie. We're also talking about turning that room into the collectibles room, and it would probably be where I would film YouTube videos and such. But I don't know if I want a room just dedicated to collectibles, because I would really like to have it all spread out through out the house.
Then in our room, I have absolutely no idea what I want to do for it. I don't have a vision at all, and I'm not sure Jesus does either. For now, its going to have my bed, my entertainment center and TV, vanity and probably my bookshelf too. Jesus wants to put the bed in the corner like I've always had it, but honestly I want to try having it centered in the room, and end tables on either side. Because then we don't have to possibly crawl over each other to get up, and will have a place to sit stuff on either side. I would like to put the bed right in the middle, and the TV on the opposite all, or possibly over in the corner, so its still at an angle. But I have a feeling I won't win that one.
Eventually though we want to get a bigger bed, and I want to also get a bed frame that's like dark wood (notice a theme there? I like the dark woods). Kinda thinking like a sleigh bed sort of thing, and we want a Queen or King size bed. I thought of a California King, but I've heard its only just a bit longer than the King size. I did think maybe that would be better since Jesus is on the taller side, but I don't think its needed. But I think it would be so nice to have a big luxurious bed, matching end tables on the side, and a small entertainment center with a new TV. I want to get a smart TV, and put my current one in the spare room. I did just remember though we have a full wall of closet space to work around, so that's gonna be interesting. I'll have to figure that out. I just know I definitely want it to be extremely cozy. For some reason, the bedroom has been something I've completely glossed over with ideas, I just don't really have many. I keep trying to think of something, but nothing's coming to mind just yet. So hopefully once we're in there, we can come up with something together. Otherwise, its going to just be a weird mess and I'm not sure that's what I want.
Then the bathroom. I've already decided I want it to be black and white with a pop of red. I already have a music note shower curtain, and a black soap dispenser. I've been debating if I want red bath mats or black, and I'm kinda leaning more toward black ones. But at the same time, if you drop something on a black rug, its gone forever. Those things are literal black holes. But I keep thinking it would be nice to do that, and get a black and white picture with a pop of red. I actually saw one I liked on either Amazon or Etsy, I forget which, that was just a rose on a piano, I believe it was. And the piano and background was black and white, but the rose was red. I loved it. And then if everything else was black and white, the red towels I have would really pop, and I could always get some sort of red accent decor to put on the sink or the back of toilet.
I don't know why, but for some reason interior design is something I've found some interest in recently. So hopefully I end up getting something set up and we'll have a super nice house that reflects our personalities a lot. I think its over all going to be super colorful, because of all the wall art. I know I have so many photos I've taken, Jesus has several portraits I can think of, and at least 1 poster still. He has a Halloween wooden sign that I bought him, that honestly would match very well in the bathroom, so I might actually hang that in the master bathroom after all. He also has a couple Legend of Zelda wood signs, a Halloween poster that we just got from AMC earlier this week, and probably a few other things I'm forgetting. And I have a Coco poster, my flag, a BMTH poster, a few Jonas Brothers posters still, a Moana plaque, and of course, the photos I've taken. I don't think I'm taking them all, but I'm definitely taking the big ones, and maybe a few others.
We definitely have the decor down, but I'm sure we'll get more.
I've been pretty nervous about moving out, which I don't really understand. I am excited, but I think its the timing. We move in at the end of December, just before Christmas, when work is at its absolute worst. Right now we're constantly dealing with shipment, and other issues left and right. We constantly are behind and its bothering me a lot. And I've found myself very unmotivated to pack, and its been making me a bit depressed. From all the stress, I think I've been getting a little anxious and its all just a mess. I think its just because there's so much going on at once, and I just keep thinking I won't be able to actually settle in and unpack at all until after New Year, and that really sucks. And I know I will disappoint my family because I will be off on the day we're moving in and then probably not again until Christmas Day so I'm not gonna want to do anything actually on Christmas. Mom's accepted that, but I know deep down its bothering her. And I fear we're gonna fight about it. All the anxiety is making me extremely itchy, and I'm constantly on the edge of tears. I just can't wait to be settled. I'm sure it will all be fine but right now there's a lot going on.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Introduction into Nutrition
There's a lot of key nutrients that you need in your day to day life, and in this post, we're going to be talking about the basics. In later articles, blogs, whatever you wish to call this, we will be talking about everything more in depth.
Our key nutrients are as follows;
Our key nutrients are as follows;
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Fiber
- Fats
- Water
We'll get the most basic one out of the way in this portion. Its a well known fact that everyone needs water to survive. Humans are basically walking house plants, so we need plenty of water and sun every day. Our bodies are made up of 60% water, and all aspects of the body heavily depend on it. For example, your heart is 73% water, lungs are $83%, our skin is 64% water, our bones are 31% and the kidneys are a whomping 80% water. So clearly, we need it to function at least semi properly. You can only live three or four days without any water.
Its been said that you're supposed to drink two gallons of water every day; however its since been proven that the amount does vary per person.
This is judged based off of your weight, height, age and activity. Obviously if you're outside in the heat, sweating and running around, you're going to be dehydrating further. Internet calculators have told me, based on the fact that I am 25 and roughly 105 pounds, that I should be drinking about 40oz a day of water. That's a total of five 8 ounce glasses as day. That being said you can also eat your water through many fruits and vegetables.
Examples of watery fruits are; watermelon, strawberries, grapefruit, cantaloupe, honeydew, blackberries, peaches, lemons, pineapples, even apples. The highest one though is grapefruit as it is 92% water. Apples even have 87% water, plus they're great sources of fiber as well.
As for veggies with lots of water, you can go with many different options. Cucumbers, lettuce and celery are all tied into first place with more than 90% water, then are followed by things like bok choy, radishes, watercress, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, bell peppers, asparagus, portobello mushrooms, Swiss chard cabbage, cauliflower and turnips. Just behind all of that is broccoli with still almost 90% water, and spinach just behind that.
It seems like a no brainer, but water does tons of different things for the body. It helps deliver oxygen throughout the body, keeps your temperature normal, and obviously prevents dehydration. It also lubricates and cushions your joints, protects your spinal cord, blocks the development of kidney stones, helps keep you regular by ushering waste through your intestines, reduces the severity of headaches (fun fact; 60% of headaches are caused by dehydration), can fill you up before meals to aid weight loss if you're going for that, and can blunt sink disorders and forms of wrinkles.
After that, there are recommended amounts of each other nutrient that you should get per day, but we will discuss that further in a later post.
In our next post, we're going to be talking about vitamins.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I'm gonna have the weirdest house.
I have been thinking about redoing my room, just because I can. That got me thinking, once I move out, the place I live in is going to be the weirdest place ever. If I'm allowed to paint, I know my room will be purple. Probably a dark purple, and I imagine the living room being a bit calmer, but not really. Like a blue or something. That might have something to do with the fact that our living room is a sky blue, and has been since the week we moved in. I want the guest bathroom to be very bright and vibrant, like a semi bright yellow or something. Mine though, despite the fact that I am far from girly, will be girly. I've always wanted a pink bathroom, with all the makeup spread out, and fluffy towels hanging on racks, things like that. I don't know why, I just do.
I haven't planned it all out, and of course not everything goes as planned, but the main thing about my house is for it to be unique. I already know that my house, instead of having normal art, and things, it will have framed band posters, and photographs that I personally took all over the house. I also really want to have random little things that are conversation starters. Like a tie dye beanbag chair, an antique looking phone, a random splash of color on the wall, ect.
I don't like matching things, and that's sort of obvious by the way my house is. I'm not kidding, on the outside it looks normal for the most part, but when you walk in the door you see colors. The kitchen is bright yellow, the living room/ dining room is medium blue, my room is too shades of purple, and my brother's room is orange. The only normal colored rooms in the house are my parents room, and both bathrooms.
I mainly want to have odd little knick knacks and things. I got that idea from an old Shane Dawson video, where he was asking fans what random things he should put in his house. Most people said a stripper pole, but for Shane's fans, that's not surprising a bit. I might not go that far, or I might, I don't know yet!
My room now reflects who I am a lot, and I like that. A room, or a house, should reflect on who you are. My room shows that my favorite color is purple, and that I'm obessed with music. The notebooks spread out on a bookcase show that I'm a writer, the framed photographs show that I'm a photographer. On top of that, the fact that I have a ton of Disney and girly movies proves that while I look one way, I still have my girly side to me.
I want to one day have my own actual office for Immortal Music, and I've already decided that I'm going to have a prop room. None of the bands will see it, but before anyone comes in for an interview or photoshoot, I'll go and put random things in the room, just to see what they do. Like if it was say, All Time Low, I'd probably put a lot of toys in the room for them. Or Blood On The Dance Floor, lightsabers would be perfect. I'd want them to feel comfortable, and to remember me differently then they remember everyone else.
So, I'm going to stop now, I want to get started on my room. Leave a comment telling me about your room/ house. Or, what random thing you'd want, just because?
I haven't planned it all out, and of course not everything goes as planned, but the main thing about my house is for it to be unique. I already know that my house, instead of having normal art, and things, it will have framed band posters, and photographs that I personally took all over the house. I also really want to have random little things that are conversation starters. Like a tie dye beanbag chair, an antique looking phone, a random splash of color on the wall, ect.
I don't like matching things, and that's sort of obvious by the way my house is. I'm not kidding, on the outside it looks normal for the most part, but when you walk in the door you see colors. The kitchen is bright yellow, the living room/ dining room is medium blue, my room is too shades of purple, and my brother's room is orange. The only normal colored rooms in the house are my parents room, and both bathrooms.
I mainly want to have odd little knick knacks and things. I got that idea from an old Shane Dawson video, where he was asking fans what random things he should put in his house. Most people said a stripper pole, but for Shane's fans, that's not surprising a bit. I might not go that far, or I might, I don't know yet!
My room now reflects who I am a lot, and I like that. A room, or a house, should reflect on who you are. My room shows that my favorite color is purple, and that I'm obessed with music. The notebooks spread out on a bookcase show that I'm a writer, the framed photographs show that I'm a photographer. On top of that, the fact that I have a ton of Disney and girly movies proves that while I look one way, I still have my girly side to me.
I want to one day have my own actual office for Immortal Music, and I've already decided that I'm going to have a prop room. None of the bands will see it, but before anyone comes in for an interview or photoshoot, I'll go and put random things in the room, just to see what they do. Like if it was say, All Time Low, I'd probably put a lot of toys in the room for them. Or Blood On The Dance Floor, lightsabers would be perfect. I'd want them to feel comfortable, and to remember me differently then they remember everyone else.
So, I'm going to stop now, I want to get started on my room. Leave a comment telling me about your room/ house. Or, what random thing you'd want, just because?
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Parents need to realize when their job is complete
I was listening to Shinedown's song, "Second Chance" and got to thinking about how true the lyrics are. A parent's job is never fully done, but they need to realize when the majority of it is done. There comes a time in every kid's life when they suddenly realize that they are no longer a child. You start seeing the world different. Some people are ready to take on the world, some are not. That's perfectly fine though. Anyone who is not ready will get there in time. I personaly though, am ready. I view the world totally different, the past few months have really changed me a lot. I'm still myself, I'm still the girl that likes to talk on the phone until midnight, and gets excited over Build A Bear, but I am also the adult that knows that I need to be tactful about life. I know you need money to do things, and that nothing comes easy. The difference between being a kid and being an adult is knowing when you need to be serious, and when you can joke around. There's honestly not a big difference between adults and kids. Even adults like to do stupid little things like play in the sprinklers from time to time, or watch kids movies for no reason. Unfortunately, my parents have yet to realize that they've done they're job, and they've done it well.
"Tell my mother, tell my father I've done best I can to make them realize this is my life. I hope they understand. I'm not angry, I'm just saying sometimes goodbye is a second chance. "
Parents have to let you say goodbye sometimes so they can look and see what a good person they've created. Or sometimes, a goodbye will make everything better. It doesn't always. Saying goodbye helped my relationship with my dad a lot, but it tore my relationship with my mother apart. They need to realize though, I have major dreams, and I know I can reach them. I know now that I can stand on my own two feet.
I don't need them like I used to. I still need them in my life, I just no longer need them to make all the descions. I really wish my mother would see that. I don't think she even realizes she does it, but in a way, she seems to think she can still control my life. Has anyone else felt like this? Like their parents attempt to control your life, even though you're old enough to make your own choices?
I've noticed if my mom knows I'm in an arugment with anyone, she will even go so far as to say, "Tell them I said.." or, "Say this.." Come on, really? Nobody cares what you say about the situation, Mom. Its not your fight its mine, and I'm going to use my words not yours. Is my mom the only one that does that? I give you, I used to be too nice for my own good, and let everyone walk all over me, but she needs to realize that I'm no longer like that.
This past year has actually changed me a lot. I'm not a naive kid anymore. I'm an adult. Why doesn't anyone understand that? I actually feel grown up now. Its only recently hit me that I am grown up, and so are most of my friends.
"Tell my mother, tell my father I've done best I can to make them realize this is my life. I hope they understand. I'm not angry, I'm just saying sometimes goodbye is a second chance. "
Parents have to let you say goodbye sometimes so they can look and see what a good person they've created. Or sometimes, a goodbye will make everything better. It doesn't always. Saying goodbye helped my relationship with my dad a lot, but it tore my relationship with my mother apart. They need to realize though, I have major dreams, and I know I can reach them. I know now that I can stand on my own two feet.
I don't need them like I used to. I still need them in my life, I just no longer need them to make all the descions. I really wish my mother would see that. I don't think she even realizes she does it, but in a way, she seems to think she can still control my life. Has anyone else felt like this? Like their parents attempt to control your life, even though you're old enough to make your own choices?
I've noticed if my mom knows I'm in an arugment with anyone, she will even go so far as to say, "Tell them I said.." or, "Say this.." Come on, really? Nobody cares what you say about the situation, Mom. Its not your fight its mine, and I'm going to use my words not yours. Is my mom the only one that does that? I give you, I used to be too nice for my own good, and let everyone walk all over me, but she needs to realize that I'm no longer like that.
This past year has actually changed me a lot. I'm not a naive kid anymore. I'm an adult. Why doesn't anyone understand that? I actually feel grown up now. Its only recently hit me that I am grown up, and so are most of my friends.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Guess I'm doing something right
My mother reads a lot, and talks to a lot of fellow OCD readers, and some authors. She's become friendly with some of them online, and one of them actually wrote a book, and has a rock band. Of course, I heard rock band and told her to send him my way. She didn't put me in contact with him directly, but she sent him to Immortal Music and Music = Life. He informed my mother last night in an email that he has released the album for the rock opera he's been working on, and enclosed a link. I will be reviewing it for him, but he also made a comment about my work that both excited and confused me.
He told my mother that he thinks I'd be a good "marketing mogul." I said that was cool, but didn't quite know what it meant. Like every other person of our generation, I Googled it. Just through what I can find on Wikipedia, I think it means I'm a good sales person. Like, I can come up with something good, work hard on it, get people interested in it, and I get the people to like me so they contiune checking back. So basically, I think he just said that I'm already getting to a good start with what I want to do.
I want to be a music jouranlist. That's no secret, I share that with the world, both online and offline. You do have to work very hard, and its all about the bands and appealing to those fans. You appeal to them, and somewhere along the line, you recieve a fanbase of your own. I know I already have a fan base, and I am not talking about the amount of 'likes' on the Facebook page. That means nothing, since I do not have 720 people commenting on everything I post. That just means 720 people have pressed a button on a page, that does not make them fans.
Off the top of my head, I can name off about five or six people that are 'fans'. One of them being my "manager", and he's actually the only "fan" that I have that is known in person. I've only had two people tell me they're a fan of mine, but I can tell I have others. They may not be fans of Immortal Music, but they're fans of me.
I'm going to be honest with you guys, I actually put more into the Facebook page than I do on my own profile. I hardly ever post on my profile, all I do is IM people, like things, and play games. I don't post constantly, and only once a month or so, do I post any pictures. Ever since the page started getting active, I've actually looked forward to seeing every single day who says what.
Our parents probably think its completely stupid that we spend hours a day on the computer, doing nothing but sitting on Facebook and watching YouTube videos. I admit, sometimes it is totally pointless, but other times its not. With the internet today, you can learn so much with just a click of the mouse, or make friends with someone half way across the world. Thirty years ago, you could do that, but it was through snail mail, and you'd probably only hear back from them once or twice a month because the mail is so slow.
Music = Life came a full year before Immortal Music, just because I wanted a page where I could talk to people about music. It honestly didn't work for a very long time, I almost deleted the page several times because nobody was on it. I had less than 100 people for probably the first six months I had the damn page, and 40 of them were my friends. Only two or three of my friends actually care about what I do, the rest just ignore it and go, "Oh, that's nice." from time to time when I talk to them about this stuff.
I love the fanbase I'm building, and the people the bring in. We all hear people say, "I love my fans!", and people tend to just assume they like the attention. I'm beginning to see that is not true, or at least for me it isn't. I love the fans I've recieved, because they have similar interests to myself. I can talk to several of the people on the page about random things, even off-topic things that make no sense to the original subject. I consider some of them to be friends.
Today I am proud of myself. :) I like this feeling a lot. Thank you so much, guys!
He told my mother that he thinks I'd be a good "marketing mogul." I said that was cool, but didn't quite know what it meant. Like every other person of our generation, I Googled it. Just through what I can find on Wikipedia, I think it means I'm a good sales person. Like, I can come up with something good, work hard on it, get people interested in it, and I get the people to like me so they contiune checking back. So basically, I think he just said that I'm already getting to a good start with what I want to do.
I want to be a music jouranlist. That's no secret, I share that with the world, both online and offline. You do have to work very hard, and its all about the bands and appealing to those fans. You appeal to them, and somewhere along the line, you recieve a fanbase of your own. I know I already have a fan base, and I am not talking about the amount of 'likes' on the Facebook page. That means nothing, since I do not have 720 people commenting on everything I post. That just means 720 people have pressed a button on a page, that does not make them fans.
Off the top of my head, I can name off about five or six people that are 'fans'. One of them being my "manager", and he's actually the only "fan" that I have that is known in person. I've only had two people tell me they're a fan of mine, but I can tell I have others. They may not be fans of Immortal Music, but they're fans of me.
I'm going to be honest with you guys, I actually put more into the Facebook page than I do on my own profile. I hardly ever post on my profile, all I do is IM people, like things, and play games. I don't post constantly, and only once a month or so, do I post any pictures. Ever since the page started getting active, I've actually looked forward to seeing every single day who says what.
Our parents probably think its completely stupid that we spend hours a day on the computer, doing nothing but sitting on Facebook and watching YouTube videos. I admit, sometimes it is totally pointless, but other times its not. With the internet today, you can learn so much with just a click of the mouse, or make friends with someone half way across the world. Thirty years ago, you could do that, but it was through snail mail, and you'd probably only hear back from them once or twice a month because the mail is so slow.
Music = Life came a full year before Immortal Music, just because I wanted a page where I could talk to people about music. It honestly didn't work for a very long time, I almost deleted the page several times because nobody was on it. I had less than 100 people for probably the first six months I had the damn page, and 40 of them were my friends. Only two or three of my friends actually care about what I do, the rest just ignore it and go, "Oh, that's nice." from time to time when I talk to them about this stuff.
I love the fanbase I'm building, and the people the bring in. We all hear people say, "I love my fans!", and people tend to just assume they like the attention. I'm beginning to see that is not true, or at least for me it isn't. I love the fans I've recieved, because they have similar interests to myself. I can talk to several of the people on the page about random things, even off-topic things that make no sense to the original subject. I consider some of them to be friends.
Today I am proud of myself. :) I like this feeling a lot. Thank you so much, guys!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Gather 'round. Ariel's talking
Oh how I love pissing my brother off over a computer before 9 o'clock in the morning. Its just so wonderful! No, I'm not serious. That was sarcasm, and there seriously needs to be a sarcasm font, just so I can indicate sarcasm better. I've meantioned this on Music = Life, but I feel like taking this further for a few minutes. I also feel like talking about a few other things, even though it seems like nobody actually takes the time to read these things.
So yesterday, I finally changed the cover picture for Music = Life to be themed around Warped tour. Its fitting since the first date of the 2012 Warped tour is in three weeks, on June 16. The page though is not fully done yet, and its driving me nuts! It wouldn't bother me if Asking Alexandria was on Warped tour again this year, because then I could argue that it still goes with the theme, but since they aren't, its totally thrown off. My OCD is apparently kicking it and there's nothing I can do about it because my dad and brother are hogging the computer for a stupid fucking game! I feel like I don't dare say, "Well, can I actually get on there? I'm not wanting to play like you guys, I actually have work to do." I'm pretty sure I'd just get my head chewed off if I did that. So, I must keep my mouth shut because clearly Diablo 3 is way more important than the thing I'm sort of building a career off of.
Yes, I'm pissed off. I find it highly unfair really, but whatever. I was going to try to get Photoshop on the laptop and just getting the unfinished graphic on here, but that failed. I'm just screwed for now. A friend of mine is going to help me out, so soon I'll be able to fix it. What would be the easiest is just getting me my own computer. That way, I could be on it as much as I want, with my Photoshop, and iTunes easily accessable.
I promise, as soon as I can, it'll get done. As for the website, I haven't actually decided if I'm going to change it or not. The layout is currently themed around All Time Low, and has been for a month or two now. If I don't change it, I'm still good to go because they are on Warped tour this year. They also happen to be the number one band on my list of 'must see' bands at Warped tour. This being said, if I find the time, I might be changing it to go along with the multipule band theme, just in time for Warped tour. I do rather enjoy this layout, I love how it turned out. 'Course, I'm sure you're aware of that, its been up since April.
I will get around to everything, but for now I must get off here and do stuff in the real world.
So yesterday, I finally changed the cover picture for Music = Life to be themed around Warped tour. Its fitting since the first date of the 2012 Warped tour is in three weeks, on June 16. The page though is not fully done yet, and its driving me nuts! It wouldn't bother me if Asking Alexandria was on Warped tour again this year, because then I could argue that it still goes with the theme, but since they aren't, its totally thrown off. My OCD is apparently kicking it and there's nothing I can do about it because my dad and brother are hogging the computer for a stupid fucking game! I feel like I don't dare say, "Well, can I actually get on there? I'm not wanting to play like you guys, I actually have work to do." I'm pretty sure I'd just get my head chewed off if I did that. So, I must keep my mouth shut because clearly Diablo 3 is way more important than the thing I'm sort of building a career off of.
Yes, I'm pissed off. I find it highly unfair really, but whatever. I was going to try to get Photoshop on the laptop and just getting the unfinished graphic on here, but that failed. I'm just screwed for now. A friend of mine is going to help me out, so soon I'll be able to fix it. What would be the easiest is just getting me my own computer. That way, I could be on it as much as I want, with my Photoshop, and iTunes easily accessable.
I promise, as soon as I can, it'll get done. As for the website, I haven't actually decided if I'm going to change it or not. The layout is currently themed around All Time Low, and has been for a month or two now. If I don't change it, I'm still good to go because they are on Warped tour this year. They also happen to be the number one band on my list of 'must see' bands at Warped tour. This being said, if I find the time, I might be changing it to go along with the multipule band theme, just in time for Warped tour. I do rather enjoy this layout, I love how it turned out. 'Course, I'm sure you're aware of that, its been up since April.
I will get around to everything, but for now I must get off here and do stuff in the real world.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
The Fine Brothers: My Music has inspired me!
The Fine brothers are Youtube Famous, which doesn't always say much. For them though, their fame is at the top. That is because they are the creator's of the very popular Kids React and Teens React. Now they are also the creator's of a brand new series, My Music. I can't get enough of it, not only is it amusing as hell, but its a great way to bring music of all genres together in one place, for millions of people.
Since it begun a few weeks ago, I've been paying attention to it. Being the aspiring music journalist I am, I feel they are on to something amazing. Their different segments are very well put together, and while I can not do the hour long live shows, or even the video thing there are ways I could grow from their ideas.
I already do the news thing from time to time, and interviews, but what if I got more fan interaction? They get characters like Scene and Metal to do questions from fans and ask some of their own. I can't make them in video form like I'd like for now, but I could answer them either in special blogs each week or in a lyric video style kind of video. One where the question is posted, and then I type my answer, and any responses to my questions could have a screenshot in the video. It might not be ideal, but it could work.
In case it isn't totally obvious, I'm always trying to improve Immortal Music, but honestly its hard when you're not getting any feedback. I'm not sure if anyone remembers this, but back at the beginning of the year I set up a schedule saying that every day I'd post news on Immortal Music, and new album reviews every Monday and Friday. Then on Music = Life, there'd be at least one hour of music every single day, games of Would You Rather every Monday, lyric games every Tuesday. I planned to post something every single of day of the week, but I fell behind and nobody even noticed, so I just decided it wasn't worth it.
I'm thinking I may tweek my schedule a bit, and actually do it. I mean, come on, I could do it. I decided against doing band biographies, because quite frankly they are too much hassle. I now only post the ones that band managers themselves send me. Those are different, I don't need to keep up with them, because its just a quick synopsis about the band and that's it. I guess I practice doing those more, but I don't really care that much about those. If people don't know about a band, they just ask me and I can explain in like two sentences. Or people Google it and learn about it in like two seconds.
Album reviews are honestly my favorite, they're quick and easy to right and you can really pay attention to the music. That's the entire point to the band, so what a better way to get to the point? When I write album reviews, I rarely write just one. I'll write at least two, but sometimes three or four in one sitting just because its not that time consuming. Yeah, it will sometimes take an hour or two, but I've got the time.
So how about this? I keep posting the reviews the way I have been, which is several at a time, a couple times a week. Generally two or more get posted at a time, and if I wanted to, I could honestly post two or three times a week.
Here's what I'm thinking you guys. I'll step up my game with the reviews, play either would you rather or some form of lyric game every day or something. The news will be posted at least once a week, maybe more, depending on what's going on in the music world that week. I'll post at least one graphic a week, maybe more, and on top of that I'll start taking fan questions and I'll do a 'question of the day' kind of deal, screenshot the best answers, and put it into a video. Sort of like some of the great YouTubers do, only different. I'll even let you guys pick what the song plays in the background.
If you're into these ideas, leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me so. If more than say two people tell me they like the idea, I'll start the 'festivites' on Monday! I hope to hear from you guys soon, and I just hope you know that I appericate any feedback I get. Sorry if I took too long to get to the point, you should know by now that I'm very wordy.
Since it begun a few weeks ago, I've been paying attention to it. Being the aspiring music journalist I am, I feel they are on to something amazing. Their different segments are very well put together, and while I can not do the hour long live shows, or even the video thing there are ways I could grow from their ideas.
I already do the news thing from time to time, and interviews, but what if I got more fan interaction? They get characters like Scene and Metal to do questions from fans and ask some of their own. I can't make them in video form like I'd like for now, but I could answer them either in special blogs each week or in a lyric video style kind of video. One where the question is posted, and then I type my answer, and any responses to my questions could have a screenshot in the video. It might not be ideal, but it could work.
In case it isn't totally obvious, I'm always trying to improve Immortal Music, but honestly its hard when you're not getting any feedback. I'm not sure if anyone remembers this, but back at the beginning of the year I set up a schedule saying that every day I'd post news on Immortal Music, and new album reviews every Monday and Friday. Then on Music = Life, there'd be at least one hour of music every single day, games of Would You Rather every Monday, lyric games every Tuesday. I planned to post something every single of day of the week, but I fell behind and nobody even noticed, so I just decided it wasn't worth it.
I'm thinking I may tweek my schedule a bit, and actually do it. I mean, come on, I could do it. I decided against doing band biographies, because quite frankly they are too much hassle. I now only post the ones that band managers themselves send me. Those are different, I don't need to keep up with them, because its just a quick synopsis about the band and that's it. I guess I practice doing those more, but I don't really care that much about those. If people don't know about a band, they just ask me and I can explain in like two sentences. Or people Google it and learn about it in like two seconds.
Album reviews are honestly my favorite, they're quick and easy to right and you can really pay attention to the music. That's the entire point to the band, so what a better way to get to the point? When I write album reviews, I rarely write just one. I'll write at least two, but sometimes three or four in one sitting just because its not that time consuming. Yeah, it will sometimes take an hour or two, but I've got the time.
So how about this? I keep posting the reviews the way I have been, which is several at a time, a couple times a week. Generally two or more get posted at a time, and if I wanted to, I could honestly post two or three times a week.
Here's what I'm thinking you guys. I'll step up my game with the reviews, play either would you rather or some form of lyric game every day or something. The news will be posted at least once a week, maybe more, depending on what's going on in the music world that week. I'll post at least one graphic a week, maybe more, and on top of that I'll start taking fan questions and I'll do a 'question of the day' kind of deal, screenshot the best answers, and put it into a video. Sort of like some of the great YouTubers do, only different. I'll even let you guys pick what the song plays in the background.
If you're into these ideas, leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me so. If more than say two people tell me they like the idea, I'll start the 'festivites' on Monday! I hope to hear from you guys soon, and I just hope you know that I appericate any feedback I get. Sorry if I took too long to get to the point, you should know by now that I'm very wordy.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
I'm real with you guys
I was watching a Blood On The Dance Floor interview, the latest one from Bryan Stars actually, and I started thinking. I really love what they stand for, I honestly do. They're all about not caring what people think, and being yourself. They also geniunely love their fans. I know they have a lot of haters, but hey, that simply means you're doing something right.
As I was watching this interview, on the heels of thinking about how I want to fix my faded pink hair so its back to bright purple, and get my tattoos and piercings, I started thinking about how I run the page. I know most admins of pages that are trying to be professional don't just talk about random things, and they don't give their opinions on everything. Nor do they sit there quoting an interview they're watching, just because they're having fun. I'm not a normal admin, but it seems to work for me.
I'm real with you guys! I consider a lot of the fans on the page to be friends of mine. When people are active enough, I start recongizing their name and sometimes even remembering things they tell me. I update Music = Life more than I update my own profile, because I feel like a lot of it is more acceptable on the page then it is on my profile. I know it sounds stupid, but its kind of true. I know my friends would get sick of me posting the way I like to on the page, but on the page its totally different. Its actually enjoyable to all then. Or at least, I think it is. Please tell me if I'm wrong.
You want to know who I am? I'm the one who actually enjoys being able to sit on the computer pretty much every day. I am a boring person, I perfer having a daily routine that consists of the computer, texting, IMing, televison, talking on the phone, and going to bed. With that routine, about two or three times a week getting out of the house. I like that. Yes, it'll change once I get a job, but honestly, on my days off, I'll do the same thing as always. I like knowing the option of doing basically nothing is there for me. Or the option to work on graphics or my website is there.
Here's who I am, in a nut shell. A computer addicted, music obessed, almost 19 year old writer, who loves to stand out. I'm not trying to be different just so I don't fit in, I stand out because I like it. I love the unnatural hair colors. Right now, my hair has faded to pink, but it was a vibrant purple a few weeks ago. I want it back like that, with blue underneath. I also love tattoos and piercings! I believe I've meantioned this before, but I want two, now three tattoos, and a few piercings. I've been told its "immature", but you know what? I don't give a fuck! I like it, so what should it matter? I plan on getting my tattoos, and all my piercings. I want a Papa Roach quote on my wrist, my great grandpa's name, birthdate and deathdate somewhere (I'm not sure where, yet, I just know I want it.), and a heart with a musical note on my right side. I'll probably end up with more throughout my life, honestly.
As for piercings I want my lip pierced the most, at least two more in my ears, my bellybutton and kind of my tongue. I'm not so sure about the bellybutton and tongue, thre's so much that can go wrong with those! I'm mainly concerned about how you're supposed to keep the tongue one from getting infected, how you'd keep food out of it, and how you're supposed to keep it clean. I mean, its in your mouth for Pete sake! I don't know, I need to do more research on that. As for the bellybutton piercing, that makes me nervous because I've been told they can get ripped out so easily, and that sounds beyond painful to me.
I don't know, I've heard multipule things about piercings and tattoos on girls. Some guys say its hot, some say its ugly. Some people seem to think anyone with piercings and crazy colored hair in band tees are immature, but I'm not so sure about that. I personally, think its awesome, and its just another form of expression. I personally think I'd high five someone's grandma if I saw her walking around with a stud in her lip, tattoos all over, and either was in a band tee or said she had one back home. That will be me one day! Hell, I'll be the granny that probably gets my grandkids to help me put crazy colors in my hair. And hey, at that point, I won't need the bleach, because I'll be gray!
I am who I am, and I like expressing it. Anyone who doesn't like that, can get the fuck out. I don't care.
As I was watching this interview, on the heels of thinking about how I want to fix my faded pink hair so its back to bright purple, and get my tattoos and piercings, I started thinking about how I run the page. I know most admins of pages that are trying to be professional don't just talk about random things, and they don't give their opinions on everything. Nor do they sit there quoting an interview they're watching, just because they're having fun. I'm not a normal admin, but it seems to work for me.
I'm real with you guys! I consider a lot of the fans on the page to be friends of mine. When people are active enough, I start recongizing their name and sometimes even remembering things they tell me. I update Music = Life more than I update my own profile, because I feel like a lot of it is more acceptable on the page then it is on my profile. I know it sounds stupid, but its kind of true. I know my friends would get sick of me posting the way I like to on the page, but on the page its totally different. Its actually enjoyable to all then. Or at least, I think it is. Please tell me if I'm wrong.
You want to know who I am? I'm the one who actually enjoys being able to sit on the computer pretty much every day. I am a boring person, I perfer having a daily routine that consists of the computer, texting, IMing, televison, talking on the phone, and going to bed. With that routine, about two or three times a week getting out of the house. I like that. Yes, it'll change once I get a job, but honestly, on my days off, I'll do the same thing as always. I like knowing the option of doing basically nothing is there for me. Or the option to work on graphics or my website is there.
Here's who I am, in a nut shell. A computer addicted, music obessed, almost 19 year old writer, who loves to stand out. I'm not trying to be different just so I don't fit in, I stand out because I like it. I love the unnatural hair colors. Right now, my hair has faded to pink, but it was a vibrant purple a few weeks ago. I want it back like that, with blue underneath. I also love tattoos and piercings! I believe I've meantioned this before, but I want two, now three tattoos, and a few piercings. I've been told its "immature", but you know what? I don't give a fuck! I like it, so what should it matter? I plan on getting my tattoos, and all my piercings. I want a Papa Roach quote on my wrist, my great grandpa's name, birthdate and deathdate somewhere (I'm not sure where, yet, I just know I want it.), and a heart with a musical note on my right side. I'll probably end up with more throughout my life, honestly.
As for piercings I want my lip pierced the most, at least two more in my ears, my bellybutton and kind of my tongue. I'm not so sure about the bellybutton and tongue, thre's so much that can go wrong with those! I'm mainly concerned about how you're supposed to keep the tongue one from getting infected, how you'd keep food out of it, and how you're supposed to keep it clean. I mean, its in your mouth for Pete sake! I don't know, I need to do more research on that. As for the bellybutton piercing, that makes me nervous because I've been told they can get ripped out so easily, and that sounds beyond painful to me.
I don't know, I've heard multipule things about piercings and tattoos on girls. Some guys say its hot, some say its ugly. Some people seem to think anyone with piercings and crazy colored hair in band tees are immature, but I'm not so sure about that. I personally, think its awesome, and its just another form of expression. I personally think I'd high five someone's grandma if I saw her walking around with a stud in her lip, tattoos all over, and either was in a band tee or said she had one back home. That will be me one day! Hell, I'll be the granny that probably gets my grandkids to help me put crazy colors in my hair. And hey, at that point, I won't need the bleach, because I'll be gray!
I am who I am, and I like expressing it. Anyone who doesn't like that, can get the fuck out. I don't care.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Two week update.
I have been in Indiana a little over two weeks now, and while I have gotten homesick and wanted to go home from time to time, it's actually been a good time so far. I've actually been really enjpying spending so much time with my best friend, as we've known each other six years and have never gotten to spend this much time together. We haven't gotten to so a ton yet, but compared TO what I'm used to,we sort of have. We've been into Indianapolis twice in the past week, for the mall, an Earth Day festival, and my first ever muesum.
We've been having a lot of fun. We went of Build A Bear, where I made my first one, it's a little tan bunny, that I named Ashley, after Ashley Purdy of Black Veil Brides. We all went into a Hot Topic that had a screen in the back that they played music videos on. I think they got the idea from the Disney store, which was across the hall. Speaking of Disney stores! Has anyone heard of that game where you try to get to the back of the Disney store without a single employee saying anything to you? For the first time ever, I managed that. Twice.
On Saturday we went to the earth day festival. That was boring and cold, so we decided to check out the muesum that was right next to it. I hadn't ever been in a muesum before, but even though the name of the place sounded boring, it was actually pretty cool. We saw old TV's from the 60s to the 2000s, old trains and cars, famous people that were born in Indiana, like the Jackson's an Axel Rose. They even had their own mini rock and roll hall of fame! Unfortunately, that section Said we werent allowed to take pictures. That annoyed the both of us, a lot. They had huge pictures of ate Beatles, and an actual guitar used by Elvis Presley. So that was pretty cool. I still do not get why they had picturs of Marilyn Monroe, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington in there.
I am also so proud of Sara and IM I've been sleeping on an air mattress for the past two weeks, and it had a hole in it on the side. We fixed that last week, but air was still eacaping from, but we didnt know where it was. Last night, Sara refilled it, and was laying on it and it sunk down overly fast? So we filled it back up and began searching for the hole. We checked all the sides, and found nothing, so we decided to check the top. Sure enough. There were to, somewhat big holes on the top. So we patched those up with duct tape and superglue, and fused it together with a hair drier. Last night was the first night it didn't deflate at all so that made me very happy.
I also went to church for the first time in a few years yesterday. We just helped out int he misery, but that's something I am generally alright with. I enjoy little kids. We also went out or launch with some people that are just like family to Sara at a chinese buffet. It was some really good food.
I'm going to turnoff the Ipad soon, clean up some and hop int he showr soon. I'd like to get some suff done before tonight, when we got to their pastor's daughter's birthday party. I met her yesterday, she seemed really nice. I think I baffled a lot of people by knowg who they were before heheh introduced themselves. Most of them knew who I was though, because Sara likes to talk about the people in her life. That didn't sound good, but I meant it to.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
It's been one week
I've been up north for exactly a week now. I am doing well, though there is a lot I missBputhome. Like having a real bed, a computer that isn't a dinosaur, a tv with actual channels in my room.... Mainly the little things. It seems weird to think I've already been up here a week. I dont know where the time went. I've been having fun for the most part though, and I've gotten Adjusted surprisingly well.
If I do say so myself, and I do, I think I'm doing so much better than expected. We all expected that the entire first week I'd cry wanting to go home. I have cried, but not because I wanted to go home. That was because of my great grandpa's death. I talked about that in the last blog, if anyone actually read that.
I got to my best friend's house this past Saturday, and I am really enjoying spending time with her. We haven't been able to spend more than a day or two together in about four years. She moved up north About four years ago and our time together got limited to a day or two once a year or so when her family came down for visits. It's really nice getting to see each other every day. I'm sure it'll get old eventually, that we will begin to drive each other crazy but that's inevitable. Regardless of the inevitable For now I am loving it here. I'm enjoying not only being with my best friend, but the feeling of being on my own when I'm not.
I've applied for a job As a receptionist at Sara's beauty school on Tuesday. That same day she cut my hair to look similar to Ashley Purdy's from Black Veil Brides, and did my nails. I told her she is lucky I love her because I did let her do a pedicure and while mot people love those, I HATE having my feet touched. She did a good job but there were several points I pulled away just because of my own disgust. The night before that she dyed my hair right ple and I love it so much. Sooner or later, we are going to put blue on too. It's currently two to ed, purple on top, brown on the bottom. I think eventually the brown part will be turned blue, but I'm not sure when just yet.
Our room is set up, And I've made her dad very happy because yesterday while they were all out I cleaned the house and did the laundry. I guess he honestly didn't elect me to so Anything around the house after All. I told him I would help out, but I guess he didn't believe it.
I'm one of these people that does work when I'm home alone. I get bored and nobody is in my way so I cn actually get a lot done.
Well guys, nowhou're cAught up. I'm not sure what we're doing this weekend. A few things were discussed. Her dad ants to go mushroom hunting, though I'm not sure how that sounds like fun. Tere just mushrooms, and all you're doing is finding the, And picking them. Big freakin' deal. Sara and I are talking about either going shoe shopping, or to Indianapolas' four story mall. Can you believe until this past weekend, I had never even seen a two story mall? Most people say the mall I'm used to back home isn't even a mall because it's just that small. Everyone from My part of Florida knows what I'm talking about.
I do not disclose where I am exactly for safety reasons. It's not smart to say exactly where you live on the web. Those who have me a a friend on Facebook will know where I live and where I'm from, but other than that, you will only know the state.
Keep checking back for more updates. I promise to try to post More on Music = Life, but to help me puti got my "manager" Jonathan to also be an admin. So far he has not posted anything, but he says he will soon.
If I do say so myself, and I do, I think I'm doing so much better than expected. We all expected that the entire first week I'd cry wanting to go home. I have cried, but not because I wanted to go home. That was because of my great grandpa's death. I talked about that in the last blog, if anyone actually read that.
I got to my best friend's house this past Saturday, and I am really enjoying spending time with her. We haven't been able to spend more than a day or two together in about four years. She moved up north About four years ago and our time together got limited to a day or two once a year or so when her family came down for visits. It's really nice getting to see each other every day. I'm sure it'll get old eventually, that we will begin to drive each other crazy but that's inevitable. Regardless of the inevitable For now I am loving it here. I'm enjoying not only being with my best friend, but the feeling of being on my own when I'm not.
I've applied for a job As a receptionist at Sara's beauty school on Tuesday. That same day she cut my hair to look similar to Ashley Purdy's from Black Veil Brides, and did my nails. I told her she is lucky I love her because I did let her do a pedicure and while mot people love those, I HATE having my feet touched. She did a good job but there were several points I pulled away just because of my own disgust. The night before that she dyed my hair right ple and I love it so much. Sooner or later, we are going to put blue on too. It's currently two to ed, purple on top, brown on the bottom. I think eventually the brown part will be turned blue, but I'm not sure when just yet.
Our room is set up, And I've made her dad very happy because yesterday while they were all out I cleaned the house and did the laundry. I guess he honestly didn't elect me to so Anything around the house after All. I told him I would help out, but I guess he didn't believe it.
I'm one of these people that does work when I'm home alone. I get bored and nobody is in my way so I cn actually get a lot done.
Well guys, nowhou're cAught up. I'm not sure what we're doing this weekend. A few things were discussed. Her dad ants to go mushroom hunting, though I'm not sure how that sounds like fun. Tere just mushrooms, and all you're doing is finding the, And picking them. Big freakin' deal. Sara and I are talking about either going shoe shopping, or to Indianapolas' four story mall. Can you believe until this past weekend, I had never even seen a two story mall? Most people say the mall I'm used to back home isn't even a mall because it's just that small. Everyone from My part of Florida knows what I'm talking about.
I do not disclose where I am exactly for safety reasons. It's not smart to say exactly where you live on the web. Those who have me a a friend on Facebook will know where I live and where I'm from, but other than that, you will only know the state.
Keep checking back for more updates. I promise to try to post More on Music = Life, but to help me puti got my "manager" Jonathan to also be an admin. So far he has not posted anything, but he says he will soon.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Lack of posts
Hey all, here i am again. I wanted to take a few minutes to explains why I haven't been posting as actively as I usually do. I am hoping to get back to posting at least somewhat more actively but for now i really haven't had the time.
I believe I made it very clear over the last few weeks that I was taking a trip to Indiana from florida. Well, on Tuesday, April 11, 2012. I made my journey up here with an old friend of my mother's and her sister. The trip went by really fast, and really enjoyed taking pictures. If anyone on Music = Life wishes to see them, let me know. For everyone else (as I plan on posting this on my Facebook profile as well), when I get them up, they'll be on my profile. You probably won't be able to miss them, as of right now, 248 on my camera. That includes the pictures from my going away party. I am having difficulties trying to post them as of right now, because my camera for some stupid reason didn't come with a cord, and the computer I am currently on is just old enough that it doesn't have an SD card slot. We'll figure something out, I'm sure. I also have some videos that I need to post. That is the easy part, though uploading them to YouTube may be a pain in the ass. Slowly but surely, I'll get you guys updated.
I've only been up here five days and I must say its been pretty hectic. I've slept in three houses, in two states since then, with three different families (only one of them is my actual family) and in only one place did I have an actual bed. My first night in Indiana, I felt a bit like Harry Potter because the room was secluded from everyone else in the house, and it had slanted ceiling. It wasn't a small room, but the slanted wall/ ceiling sort of made it feel like I was under stairs or something, even though I wasn't.
The following afternoon, I got a surprise visit from my Aunt and Uncle, and I was happy about it...for about five minutes. We gathered my stuff, and piled it in the car just for him to pull into a parking lot for a Country Club about half a mile down from the house I was staying at. I assumed he wanted to walk around, since they had just driven four hours from Michigan to come get me. So I grabbed my purse, climbed out and was prepared to go walk around a bit when he all the sudden placed a hand on my arm with a look on his face that I will probably never forget. I didn't know what was going on, until he suddenly said, "Grandpa died this morning."
My great grandpa's death came as a shock to me. Given he would have been 90 in June, and actually had practically every illness and other things that one could have, so honestly, it was a wonder he was still alive. Even the doctors didn't know why he was still alive, they said for fourty years that he should have been dead long ago. He had heart issues, diabetes, was obese, went blind, was nearly deaf, and he had only one leg after getting hit by a drunk driver while he and his wife were on a motorcycle. There were many scares, but he always pulled through. I guess I had gotten so used to him having miraculous recoveries, that I just assumed he'd make it through this too. He was in the hospital over a week, and passed away in his sleep. That is a blessing, and while it does kill me inside to know that I didn't get to see him alive one last time, and that it was so close to when I finally got back up here.
His funeral was yesterday, and I did not go. I didn't feel comfortable with it for several reasons. The main two were because a) He didn't even want a funeral in the first place. Though come to find out he did set a small one up before he passed away just so the family woulf shut up and be happy. I did not know this until I had already made up my mind about things, I had always just been told that he didn't want a funeral. Then B) I hated the thought of seeing him dead in a box, and then seeing him in the ground.
My uncle, intentionally or not, made me feel like shit about not wanting to go, on top of the fact that I had a five year old that would litterally not leave my side for two days. If I tried to leave her for more than a minute or two, she was hunting for me, and if I said I really wanted some time to myself, she'd whine. The only one who tried to get her out of my hair was my aunt. Don't get me wrong, I love the kid, and I did think it was very sweet that she wanted to spend so much time with me, but when you are emotionally unstable due to a death of a loved one, having a five year old you actually barely know clinging to your leg every two seconds really doesn't help. I did have fun with her, and my familu, but it was time for me to leave.
So early Saturday afternoon, my aunt and uncle helped me pack their SUV, and drove me about an hour away to meet up with my best friend. I've talked about her, all my friends back home, and some of the more active people on Music = Life know about her. Those who haven't met her yet, will soon, as we made like four videos in one day on Saturday, and like one very short one yesterday. As meantioned before, those will be posted as soon as possible, but it might take a while. If I can get their computer to let me, I may try to edit a couple of them together so there won't be like four very short videos. Our one from Walmart is about ten minutes though. I may actually make a video on my own, so it can be my first actual vlog. I feel a random video at Walmart just isn't the best idea to start off my 'vlogging'. I still don't like that word, I'm not sure why. I just don't.
Goodness, I get off topic! So, anyways, back on topic. See this is why I need to just start making videos, its perfectly okay to go off topic like four times then. Anyways, so Sara and I met up at what is probably the biggest mall I've ever seen. That's sort of sad to be honest, because it wasn't that big compared to some malls. It was two stories though, and I had never been in one of those. We went into Red Robins, and had lunch with her sister, Jenna and her friend DeeDee. I had never been in a Red Robins before, and honestly I wasn't overly impressed. I was told though, my problem was you must get a burger, not chicken. I am super picky about burgers, so I figured I wouldn't like theirs. Plus, they ere fucking exspensive. As it was I spent $20 on our lunch. It was just plain awful. I ended up only eating the fries!
We went into the mall, and I was so surprised! Their Hot Topic and Spencers were oth twice as big as the one I'm used to, and had more of the T-shirts I wanted. I ended up with the "Get Off Your Knees" Asking Alexandria shirt that I've wanted for a while. My Hot Topic back home only had it for a shirt while and sold out, like it does with everything actually worth buying.
I was also amazed by the two story merry-go-round. I couldn't spell the actual word to save my life, and this computer is just slow enough I can't use spell check.I had never seen such a thing! I took a picture of it and was very amused. I think if we ever go back there, we'll end up on it. We got dropped off here, did a little work on our room, and then ran back out to Walmart, and their local mall where I had one of the best sugar cookies ever! It looked like Mike from Monsters Inc, and was so good! We also went into Books A Million and found a parody of "If you give a mouse a cookie". We all know that one, but not a lot of people know "If you give a kid a cookie (will he shut the fuck up"). The book was short, so we took the five minutes o read it. Basically, don't give a kid a cookie, he still won't shut the fuck up. That is what the book said, just in different words.
This trip has prove a lot. Not only has it been hectic and fun, but I discovered that I am way stronger than I realized. My mom and I were talking the other night, she said she would have been a mess leaving home for the first time, losing my great grandpa before I could even see him, having practically no time to myself for days (which I'm used to a lot of), and then having everyone's opinion on things pushed onto me. There were times I did break down bawling, but that was because of Grandpa, not anything else. All I got from the stress was a serious case of aches and pains in my head, shoulders and back. My back still hurts, but that's probably from the air mattress.
I also discovered something. I've always had a ten o'clock "bedtime", and for some reason I always got tired around 10 or 11. Being away from home, except for on the ride over here, I haven't gotten tired before 11:30 at the earliest. One night I was up until 3 am -just because I couldn't sleep! I am wondering now if maybe I just got tired that early out of habit. It is possible, honestly.
Well, I'm gonna go now. I still have stuff to do, and would like to get more of it done before my friend comes back from school. I'll keep you guys posted as much as I can. Videos still to come, pictures too. I'm gonna go now. Bye!
I believe I made it very clear over the last few weeks that I was taking a trip to Indiana from florida. Well, on Tuesday, April 11, 2012. I made my journey up here with an old friend of my mother's and her sister. The trip went by really fast, and really enjoyed taking pictures. If anyone on Music = Life wishes to see them, let me know. For everyone else (as I plan on posting this on my Facebook profile as well), when I get them up, they'll be on my profile. You probably won't be able to miss them, as of right now, 248 on my camera. That includes the pictures from my going away party. I am having difficulties trying to post them as of right now, because my camera for some stupid reason didn't come with a cord, and the computer I am currently on is just old enough that it doesn't have an SD card slot. We'll figure something out, I'm sure. I also have some videos that I need to post. That is the easy part, though uploading them to YouTube may be a pain in the ass. Slowly but surely, I'll get you guys updated.
I've only been up here five days and I must say its been pretty hectic. I've slept in three houses, in two states since then, with three different families (only one of them is my actual family) and in only one place did I have an actual bed. My first night in Indiana, I felt a bit like Harry Potter because the room was secluded from everyone else in the house, and it had slanted ceiling. It wasn't a small room, but the slanted wall/ ceiling sort of made it feel like I was under stairs or something, even though I wasn't.
The following afternoon, I got a surprise visit from my Aunt and Uncle, and I was happy about it...for about five minutes. We gathered my stuff, and piled it in the car just for him to pull into a parking lot for a Country Club about half a mile down from the house I was staying at. I assumed he wanted to walk around, since they had just driven four hours from Michigan to come get me. So I grabbed my purse, climbed out and was prepared to go walk around a bit when he all the sudden placed a hand on my arm with a look on his face that I will probably never forget. I didn't know what was going on, until he suddenly said, "Grandpa died this morning."
My great grandpa's death came as a shock to me. Given he would have been 90 in June, and actually had practically every illness and other things that one could have, so honestly, it was a wonder he was still alive. Even the doctors didn't know why he was still alive, they said for fourty years that he should have been dead long ago. He had heart issues, diabetes, was obese, went blind, was nearly deaf, and he had only one leg after getting hit by a drunk driver while he and his wife were on a motorcycle. There were many scares, but he always pulled through. I guess I had gotten so used to him having miraculous recoveries, that I just assumed he'd make it through this too. He was in the hospital over a week, and passed away in his sleep. That is a blessing, and while it does kill me inside to know that I didn't get to see him alive one last time, and that it was so close to when I finally got back up here.
His funeral was yesterday, and I did not go. I didn't feel comfortable with it for several reasons. The main two were because a) He didn't even want a funeral in the first place. Though come to find out he did set a small one up before he passed away just so the family woulf shut up and be happy. I did not know this until I had already made up my mind about things, I had always just been told that he didn't want a funeral. Then B) I hated the thought of seeing him dead in a box, and then seeing him in the ground.
My uncle, intentionally or not, made me feel like shit about not wanting to go, on top of the fact that I had a five year old that would litterally not leave my side for two days. If I tried to leave her for more than a minute or two, she was hunting for me, and if I said I really wanted some time to myself, she'd whine. The only one who tried to get her out of my hair was my aunt. Don't get me wrong, I love the kid, and I did think it was very sweet that she wanted to spend so much time with me, but when you are emotionally unstable due to a death of a loved one, having a five year old you actually barely know clinging to your leg every two seconds really doesn't help. I did have fun with her, and my familu, but it was time for me to leave.
So early Saturday afternoon, my aunt and uncle helped me pack their SUV, and drove me about an hour away to meet up with my best friend. I've talked about her, all my friends back home, and some of the more active people on Music = Life know about her. Those who haven't met her yet, will soon, as we made like four videos in one day on Saturday, and like one very short one yesterday. As meantioned before, those will be posted as soon as possible, but it might take a while. If I can get their computer to let me, I may try to edit a couple of them together so there won't be like four very short videos. Our one from Walmart is about ten minutes though. I may actually make a video on my own, so it can be my first actual vlog. I feel a random video at Walmart just isn't the best idea to start off my 'vlogging'. I still don't like that word, I'm not sure why. I just don't.
Goodness, I get off topic! So, anyways, back on topic. See this is why I need to just start making videos, its perfectly okay to go off topic like four times then. Anyways, so Sara and I met up at what is probably the biggest mall I've ever seen. That's sort of sad to be honest, because it wasn't that big compared to some malls. It was two stories though, and I had never been in one of those. We went into Red Robins, and had lunch with her sister, Jenna and her friend DeeDee. I had never been in a Red Robins before, and honestly I wasn't overly impressed. I was told though, my problem was you must get a burger, not chicken. I am super picky about burgers, so I figured I wouldn't like theirs. Plus, they ere fucking exspensive. As it was I spent $20 on our lunch. It was just plain awful. I ended up only eating the fries!
We went into the mall, and I was so surprised! Their Hot Topic and Spencers were oth twice as big as the one I'm used to, and had more of the T-shirts I wanted. I ended up with the "Get Off Your Knees" Asking Alexandria shirt that I've wanted for a while. My Hot Topic back home only had it for a shirt while and sold out, like it does with everything actually worth buying.
I was also amazed by the two story merry-go-round. I couldn't spell the actual word to save my life, and this computer is just slow enough I can't use spell check.I had never seen such a thing! I took a picture of it and was very amused. I think if we ever go back there, we'll end up on it. We got dropped off here, did a little work on our room, and then ran back out to Walmart, and their local mall where I had one of the best sugar cookies ever! It looked like Mike from Monsters Inc, and was so good! We also went into Books A Million and found a parody of "If you give a mouse a cookie". We all know that one, but not a lot of people know "If you give a kid a cookie (will he shut the fuck up"). The book was short, so we took the five minutes o read it. Basically, don't give a kid a cookie, he still won't shut the fuck up. That is what the book said, just in different words.
This trip has prove a lot. Not only has it been hectic and fun, but I discovered that I am way stronger than I realized. My mom and I were talking the other night, she said she would have been a mess leaving home for the first time, losing my great grandpa before I could even see him, having practically no time to myself for days (which I'm used to a lot of), and then having everyone's opinion on things pushed onto me. There were times I did break down bawling, but that was because of Grandpa, not anything else. All I got from the stress was a serious case of aches and pains in my head, shoulders and back. My back still hurts, but that's probably from the air mattress.
I also discovered something. I've always had a ten o'clock "bedtime", and for some reason I always got tired around 10 or 11. Being away from home, except for on the ride over here, I haven't gotten tired before 11:30 at the earliest. One night I was up until 3 am -just because I couldn't sleep! I am wondering now if maybe I just got tired that early out of habit. It is possible, honestly.
Well, I'm gonna go now. I still have stuff to do, and would like to get more of it done before my friend comes back from school. I'll keep you guys posted as much as I can. Videos still to come, pictures too. I'm gonna go now. Bye!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Random Blog #19: Easter (and my views on religion)
Happy Easter to all who are celebrating this holiday. I personally am not, as I feel its only a holiday for those who are either young enough to believe in the Easter Bunny, or are very religious. I am neither of those things, so my family is doing nothing for this holiday. Quite litterally, nobody has acknowledged the day yet. I suppose I could, but why? It really doesn't matter to me.
I saw that Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides posted about Easter through several Tweets through Twitter. I found it through a fan page, that was inspired by a Bryan Stars interview, but his messages got me thinking.
"We celebrate two birthdays for Christ in this country. Regular birth and undead rebirth. What's everyone doing for the lords zombie bday?
I remember loving Easter as a kid, in the. Catholic church it's like the super bowl of holy days.
Btw where in the bible does it talk about the lords love of protein based scavenger hunts? Jesus loves egg trickery
That wasn't a slight at anyone's beliefs, I just love how we all (myself included) openly practice random traditions without any skepticism."
Keep in mind, Andy has said in interviews before that he is not religious, but grew up in a semi religious household. What all he just said there, which was about four Tweets, was a lot like what I often think about this holiday. Before I go on further, explaining myself, I want to say one thing. I personally hate religion, but I'm not looking to start trouble. I don't care if you have a religion, I don't care if you're proud of it. I just don't want you craming it down my throat. Please do not be offended by anything I am about to say, I am only speaking my mind.
It never made sense to me, how someone can die, and then rise again jsut a few days later. I've always said, if its real at all, there must have been either magic or a horrible, horrible mistake. Like they all thought he was dead, and then he finally managed to get the strength up to say "I'm alive." I've never actually read the Bible, so I'm not entirely sure how everything is told. I can't wrap my brain around how Christians believe Jesus was so amazing, but yet they don't believe in magic. I was told several times not to put human limits on God, but yet they'd then still say, "He did it without magic." Its impossible to do some of the things he supposedly did, then!
Also, I've never understood why we celebrate the fact that someone died! Good Friday is the day Jesus was hung on the cross, why the fuck is that a good thing??? Think of how much that had to hurt! I always found it to be heartless that the stories say that "God sacrificed his only son for your sins." I think that's horrible! You do not tell your son, "Oh, I'm gonna put you up on a cross so you can save the rest of the world." It doesn't work that way anyways! How can one person getting killed save the world? It doesn't. Well, I suppose it could, if that person had been trying to take over the world or something.
Another thing is I hate how hypocrtical and judgemental so many devout Christians are. I'm not saying all of them are, but I've seen several supposed "Good Christians" say "Don't judge people, its a sin." but yet if you don't agree with them their automatic response is to correct you, and tell you the 'truth'. If you still don't believe them, they say, "Well, then I'm sorry, but until you let God save you, you will not be getting into Heaven."
That's something else I don't understand. If God is all forgiving, why would anything short of being an all around horrible person stop you from getting into Heaven? I don't believe in Hell either, I believe that's life. We got through a ton of shit in life, but you suck it up and deal with it, or you crash down and feel sorry for yourself. I feel like everyone can get into Heaven, unless you did some horrible thing like were a terrorist, serial killer, rapist, or something like that. If you are one of those people, I feel like you just die. That's it. You get nothing else after that, because you didn't deserve it. You won't even have the option of letting your spirit roam the world, you're just dead in the ground. Morbid, I know, but that's how I feel it goes.
I don't like it when people push relgion on me, and I don't try to change people's minds about their beliefs. What they believe, is what they believe, and what I believe is what I believe. That's fine. I've never seen any real proof that there is anything, and I do find it very hard to believe. If someone could find me tangable proof, maybe my mind will change. Until then, my mind is made up. That simply means, I believe in a higher power, but I don't believe in active religion.
How do you feel about religion? What do you believe? I want to know, so leave a comment and tell me how you feel. To anyone who celebrates Easter, happy Easter. I hope its filled with family, candy, and plenty of delicious foods. For all those who don't, well, do what I do: Look forward to the discounted candy tomorrow!
I saw that Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides posted about Easter through several Tweets through Twitter. I found it through a fan page, that was inspired by a Bryan Stars interview, but his messages got me thinking.
"We celebrate two birthdays for Christ in this country. Regular birth and undead rebirth. What's everyone doing for the lords zombie bday?
I remember loving Easter as a kid, in the. Catholic church it's like the super bowl of holy days.
Btw where in the bible does it talk about the lords love of protein based scavenger hunts? Jesus loves egg trickery
That wasn't a slight at anyone's beliefs, I just love how we all (myself included) openly practice random traditions without any skepticism."
Keep in mind, Andy has said in interviews before that he is not religious, but grew up in a semi religious household. What all he just said there, which was about four Tweets, was a lot like what I often think about this holiday. Before I go on further, explaining myself, I want to say one thing. I personally hate religion, but I'm not looking to start trouble. I don't care if you have a religion, I don't care if you're proud of it. I just don't want you craming it down my throat. Please do not be offended by anything I am about to say, I am only speaking my mind.
It never made sense to me, how someone can die, and then rise again jsut a few days later. I've always said, if its real at all, there must have been either magic or a horrible, horrible mistake. Like they all thought he was dead, and then he finally managed to get the strength up to say "I'm alive." I've never actually read the Bible, so I'm not entirely sure how everything is told. I can't wrap my brain around how Christians believe Jesus was so amazing, but yet they don't believe in magic. I was told several times not to put human limits on God, but yet they'd then still say, "He did it without magic." Its impossible to do some of the things he supposedly did, then!
Also, I've never understood why we celebrate the fact that someone died! Good Friday is the day Jesus was hung on the cross, why the fuck is that a good thing??? Think of how much that had to hurt! I always found it to be heartless that the stories say that "God sacrificed his only son for your sins." I think that's horrible! You do not tell your son, "Oh, I'm gonna put you up on a cross so you can save the rest of the world." It doesn't work that way anyways! How can one person getting killed save the world? It doesn't. Well, I suppose it could, if that person had been trying to take over the world or something.
Another thing is I hate how hypocrtical and judgemental so many devout Christians are. I'm not saying all of them are, but I've seen several supposed "Good Christians" say "Don't judge people, its a sin." but yet if you don't agree with them their automatic response is to correct you, and tell you the 'truth'. If you still don't believe them, they say, "Well, then I'm sorry, but until you let God save you, you will not be getting into Heaven."
That's something else I don't understand. If God is all forgiving, why would anything short of being an all around horrible person stop you from getting into Heaven? I don't believe in Hell either, I believe that's life. We got through a ton of shit in life, but you suck it up and deal with it, or you crash down and feel sorry for yourself. I feel like everyone can get into Heaven, unless you did some horrible thing like were a terrorist, serial killer, rapist, or something like that. If you are one of those people, I feel like you just die. That's it. You get nothing else after that, because you didn't deserve it. You won't even have the option of letting your spirit roam the world, you're just dead in the ground. Morbid, I know, but that's how I feel it goes.
I don't like it when people push relgion on me, and I don't try to change people's minds about their beliefs. What they believe, is what they believe, and what I believe is what I believe. That's fine. I've never seen any real proof that there is anything, and I do find it very hard to believe. If someone could find me tangable proof, maybe my mind will change. Until then, my mind is made up. That simply means, I believe in a higher power, but I don't believe in active religion.
How do you feel about religion? What do you believe? I want to know, so leave a comment and tell me how you feel. To anyone who celebrates Easter, happy Easter. I hope its filled with family, candy, and plenty of delicious foods. For all those who don't, well, do what I do: Look forward to the discounted candy tomorrow!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Random Blog #18: This timeline shit SUCKS!
Eveyone with a Facebook knows they forced everyone into a new layout, called the "timeline". Profiles were forced into it a week or so ago, but yesterday all the pages got forced into it as well. Well guess what? I fucking hate it! So do many others, but I just wanted to specify that said people are not alone.
There are aspects I like, like I like the whole cover picture idea. I feel it gives me the option to contiune being creative with the page. I also do like the idea of messaging, and the fact that I can see the notifications again without having to "Use Facebook as Page." I don't know if anyone else had this issue, but for the past couple days, I couldn't view the notifications with just my profile. It was quite aggravating -I was on my page more than my own profile!
However, what I simply hate is how the posts are set up. Its fucking confusing! There seems to be no order to anything now, and while it says you can rearrange everything, I have yet to figure out how. Facebook, why can't you ever make something that WORKS right away? Or better yet, just learn to fucking listen to your users. All people wanted was a dislike button, and a love button. That was easy compared to all the crap you've done. Mark Zuckerberg, stop getting bored and changing the layout. Its one thing when I do it, because all I do is change the scheme of it, I don't change the actual layout just to annoy people who look at my site.
There are aspects I like, like I like the whole cover picture idea. I feel it gives me the option to contiune being creative with the page. I also do like the idea of messaging, and the fact that I can see the notifications again without having to "Use Facebook as Page." I don't know if anyone else had this issue, but for the past couple days, I couldn't view the notifications with just my profile. It was quite aggravating -I was on my page more than my own profile!
However, what I simply hate is how the posts are set up. Its fucking confusing! There seems to be no order to anything now, and while it says you can rearrange everything, I have yet to figure out how. Facebook, why can't you ever make something that WORKS right away? Or better yet, just learn to fucking listen to your users. All people wanted was a dislike button, and a love button. That was easy compared to all the crap you've done. Mark Zuckerberg, stop getting bored and changing the layout. Its one thing when I do it, because all I do is change the scheme of it, I don't change the actual layout just to annoy people who look at my site.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Random Blog #17: My thoughts on this years Vans Warped 2012 lineup
Many of you know that I am, indeed going to Warped tour this year. Its a huge deal every year, but not everyone agrees that the lineup is good every year. I didn't go last year, and despite what most people thought, I thought they had some killer bands on it. Asking Alexandria, D.R.U.G.S, and Black Veil Brides, all in one place? Come on, that's epic.
This year however, I feel is a lot better. Huge bands like The Used, All Time Low, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens and others will all be there. Sleeping With Sirens isn't that big, but they're climbing in fame. I think this year they focused more on the well known bands, and less on the ones nobody's ever heard of. Don't get me wrong, its a great opprotunity for the up and coming bands, but you need the draw of the bigger bands or else people won't be as interested in going.
I am mainly going for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Catching Your Clouds, Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil, Mayday Parade, We Are The In Crowd, and Blessthefall. I'm sure I'll end up watching more, especially since I am going with someone who's a big fan of Four Year Strong and Breathe Carolina. This year rocks, and that is also why I am seriously hoping to get interviews. I have talked about this a lot, so you probably already know who all I want to interview.
It is mainly All Time Low and Falling In Reverse, but I will also be trying to Blessthefall, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, We Are The In Crowd, Catching Your Clouds, and Sleeping With Sirens. So please submit questions to me, I need them. :)
So that's what I think about Warped tour this year? What do you think? Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
This year however, I feel is a lot better. Huge bands like The Used, All Time Low, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens and others will all be there. Sleeping With Sirens isn't that big, but they're climbing in fame. I think this year they focused more on the well known bands, and less on the ones nobody's ever heard of. Don't get me wrong, its a great opprotunity for the up and coming bands, but you need the draw of the bigger bands or else people won't be as interested in going.
I am mainly going for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Catching Your Clouds, Sleeping With Sirens, Pierce The Veil, Mayday Parade, We Are The In Crowd, and Blessthefall. I'm sure I'll end up watching more, especially since I am going with someone who's a big fan of Four Year Strong and Breathe Carolina. This year rocks, and that is also why I am seriously hoping to get interviews. I have talked about this a lot, so you probably already know who all I want to interview.
It is mainly All Time Low and Falling In Reverse, but I will also be trying to Blessthefall, Four Year Strong, Pierce The Veil, We Are The In Crowd, Catching Your Clouds, and Sleeping With Sirens. So please submit questions to me, I need them. :)
So that's what I think about Warped tour this year? What do you think? Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Here's what's up.
Hey guys, I just wanted to take a minute to talk about what's coming up within the next couple of days. I'm not sure if anyone really cares when I post things, or really what I post, but just incase there is someone out there who cares, I'm going to take the time to tell everyone what's up. I mean, you wouldn't be reading this if you didn't want to know, right? Right. That'd just be silly.
Today, and probably tomorrow, I'm going to be taking a lot of time to review albums and one EP. I am reviewing Sick And Twisted Affair by My Darkest Days, Vulnerable by The Used, Growing Pains -EP by Lower Lands, and tomorrow I am getting Amaryllis by Shinedown. There will be a review for that as well.
I am also going to be posting the news here in a few minutes. Its mostly talking about releases, but there's a few other things added in. I also am going to probably change the layout for Immortal Music, and the profile picture on Immortal Music soon. I don't really know what bands will be featured this month, but I'm kind of thinking I'll either do something Warped tour themed, or Asking Alexandria for Immortal Music. I don't know yet, but I'm leaning more toward Asking Alexandria because it'd make more sense to have the Warped tour theme in July, when I'll be attending the festival.
I'll figure out, but I need a suggestion for the profile. Leave a comment on Music = Life suggesting one please. :)
Today, and probably tomorrow, I'm going to be taking a lot of time to review albums and one EP. I am reviewing Sick And Twisted Affair by My Darkest Days, Vulnerable by The Used, Growing Pains -EP by Lower Lands, and tomorrow I am getting Amaryllis by Shinedown. There will be a review for that as well.
I am also going to be posting the news here in a few minutes. Its mostly talking about releases, but there's a few other things added in. I also am going to probably change the layout for Immortal Music, and the profile picture on Immortal Music soon. I don't really know what bands will be featured this month, but I'm kind of thinking I'll either do something Warped tour themed, or Asking Alexandria for Immortal Music. I don't know yet, but I'm leaning more toward Asking Alexandria because it'd make more sense to have the Warped tour theme in July, when I'll be attending the festival.
I'll figure out, but I need a suggestion for the profile. Leave a comment on Music = Life suggesting one please. :)
Random Blog #16: Would you FUCK Danny Worsnop?
Once again, Bryan Stars has gotten me thinking. I'm sure by now you all know how Bryan gets me (and probably others), thinking a lot. Yesterday he posted a video asking if girls would fuck Danny Worsnop, or any other idolized band member. I latched right onto Danny, and the way he talks before I went on to even thinking about Danny.
Don't get me wrong, I love Danny, he's hilarious and seems awesome in interviews. He's also very cocky, he does get around, and because of that, I question if its a joke when he says he curculates STDs. I'm not saying he does have them, but I do question it a little. If he ever was to want me for whatever reason, I would have to clarify that he defentily is clean. Then maybe I'd consider it. The same deal goes with Ben Bruce, though I might be quicker to consider it with him over Danny. Just because out of all the AA boys, I think Ben is my favorite.
I've mentioned before, but even though I think of all these band guys like average fans do, I also try to keep it professional, and hesitate to even say this stuff on my blog, website, or page. Just in case some manager, or even the bands themselves saw it. Given, this profession really doesn't call for being professional 24/7, but I do think fucking the stars may be a little bit out of the question.
From the fan stance, I'm sure you all can see this coming...I would consider a lot of them. I talked about this a bit when Bryan posted a video asking if fans would date stars like Christopher Drew, Andy Biersack, ect, ect. I do have a list of band guys I would consider several of them. Such as Ben Bruce, Andy Biersack, Ashley Purdy, Danny Worsnop, Jordan (I still can not spell his last name) from The Ready Set, Drake Christopher, Alex Gaskgarth, Jack Barakat, um...well, there's probably more but I am now drawing a blank. Being who I am, I probably wouldn't ever accept, because I do have a reputation to uphold now. I mean, unless they spilled the beans, probably only my close friends would know what happened, but I don't know that. Shit does get out sometimes.
I'd have to think about it just as much as I would with any other person, so chances are, I would not end up fucking Danny or any other rockstar. How about you though? How do you feel about it. Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
Don't get me wrong, I love Danny, he's hilarious and seems awesome in interviews. He's also very cocky, he does get around, and because of that, I question if its a joke when he says he curculates STDs. I'm not saying he does have them, but I do question it a little. If he ever was to want me for whatever reason, I would have to clarify that he defentily is clean. Then maybe I'd consider it. The same deal goes with Ben Bruce, though I might be quicker to consider it with him over Danny. Just because out of all the AA boys, I think Ben is my favorite.
I've mentioned before, but even though I think of all these band guys like average fans do, I also try to keep it professional, and hesitate to even say this stuff on my blog, website, or page. Just in case some manager, or even the bands themselves saw it. Given, this profession really doesn't call for being professional 24/7, but I do think fucking the stars may be a little bit out of the question.
From the fan stance, I'm sure you all can see this coming...I would consider a lot of them. I talked about this a bit when Bryan posted a video asking if fans would date stars like Christopher Drew, Andy Biersack, ect, ect. I do have a list of band guys I would consider several of them. Such as Ben Bruce, Andy Biersack, Ashley Purdy, Danny Worsnop, Jordan (I still can not spell his last name) from The Ready Set, Drake Christopher, Alex Gaskgarth, Jack Barakat, um...well, there's probably more but I am now drawing a blank. Being who I am, I probably wouldn't ever accept, because I do have a reputation to uphold now. I mean, unless they spilled the beans, probably only my close friends would know what happened, but I don't know that. Shit does get out sometimes.
I'd have to think about it just as much as I would with any other person, so chances are, I would not end up fucking Danny or any other rockstar. How about you though? How do you feel about it. Leave a comment here or on Music = Life telling me.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Random Blog #15: Making a name for youself (and how I am doing it!)
We all know I am not famous, and I do not claim to be, but I do feel like one day my name will be well known. This is because I actually learn something from all the time I spend watching videos on YouTube, and how many hours I spend on Facebook.
I know that sounds insane. "You can't learn from watching YouTubers or sitting on Facebook. You're bloody insane!" Yes, you're suddenly British, and like to say "bloody" in place of where we Americans say, "fucking". That is untrue though! You can learn things. If you admin a page, pay attention to the other pages. What they post, and how they interact with the fans of the page. Also pay attention to how much they post, and what they post.
I personally like the pages that actually try to strike up conversation with the fans, and will respond to the comments. For some reason, not a lot of people do that, they just sort of see the comments and never respond. I don't understand why not, because the interaction is fun!
As I've mentioned before, I feel like I write these blogs as if I am talking to a camera. I've been told people like my style, and I personally really like the way Bryan Stars will make random videos just talking to his fans about whatever comes to his mind, as well as the important stuff. Or how people like DeeFizzy and Shane Dawson will just 'vlog' and talk to their fans as if they really knew every single one of them. How Shane will go all Shananay on someone's ass one second and then be asking "What's your favorite food?" the next. If you do not know what I'm talking about, go watch some of his main channel videos. You'll know Shanaynay as soon as you see her. Trust me, she's hard to miss.
Then DeeFizzy, he is simply just crazy and adorable. He says he's socially awkward, but he's so comfortable talking to people through YouTube. I personally am not socially awkward, in fact, I am the person who won't hesitate to walk right up to someone and start talking to them in the middle of Wal-Mart, but I like that freedom. I'd be making videos too, just ranting and raving about shit, if I had a camera that had good audio. I've complained about that before, and if you have read my other blogs, you know that.
I guess I just picked up how they act, and how I act normally, and just sort of fused them together to make my own style. I think whenever I get famous, having all these aspects will help a lot. I am serious when I say one day I will not only do the whole Bryan Stars thing where I interview people, do random music questions, and videos about the things going on in the music world. I also want to do vlogs like Deefizzy. I'd say Shane, but he does them every single day, and quite frankly, my life for the most part (at least for now) is boring, nobody wants to see that all the time.
So really, there's only a few steps to actually making yourself known. I'm still in the middle of the "I know what I'm doing, just nobody else knows it yet" stage. Check out the steps below, see if you agree with me, and if you have a dream these steps may apply to, go for it!
Step 1: Figure out what works for you.
If you're going to be a writer, like myself, not all writing styles work. I really can't explain mine, because these blogs, and the site aren't like stories where its in first person, or thrid person. Possibly even second, though I've never personally been clear on what that is. I guess techincally you can write in a style like that, since I am writing in first person, but I do think most blogs are actually in first person. Just because blogs are supposed to be personal, and first person really does that.
You can figure out what works for you by reading other blogs, even if they aren't about something you want to write about. Or you can do what I do and watch YouTubers, and sort of copy how they talk and turn it into a writing style. It sounds hard, but its really not. Writers will understand.
Step 2: Put your style into action!
All this means is you set your mind to it and do it! Much like I did with everything I write on Immortal Music. After you've done a little bit of it, share it with the world! Like, go share it on pages on Facebook. Your profile, your page, and pages that have similar topics. All of it will help! Facebook is your friend, just so you know. It actually really can help you a lot.
After that, you basically just have to keep it up. Contiune working on it, and spreading it around. Eventually, you will get known. :) See? Its true, you really can do anything if you set your mind to it.
Ok, you can do anything except fly. Please do not try that without a plane, helicopter, or jet. That will result in death.
I know that sounds insane. "You can't learn from watching YouTubers or sitting on Facebook. You're bloody insane!" Yes, you're suddenly British, and like to say "bloody" in place of where we Americans say, "fucking". That is untrue though! You can learn things. If you admin a page, pay attention to the other pages. What they post, and how they interact with the fans of the page. Also pay attention to how much they post, and what they post.
I personally like the pages that actually try to strike up conversation with the fans, and will respond to the comments. For some reason, not a lot of people do that, they just sort of see the comments and never respond. I don't understand why not, because the interaction is fun!
As I've mentioned before, I feel like I write these blogs as if I am talking to a camera. I've been told people like my style, and I personally really like the way Bryan Stars will make random videos just talking to his fans about whatever comes to his mind, as well as the important stuff. Or how people like DeeFizzy and Shane Dawson will just 'vlog' and talk to their fans as if they really knew every single one of them. How Shane will go all Shananay on someone's ass one second and then be asking "What's your favorite food?" the next. If you do not know what I'm talking about, go watch some of his main channel videos. You'll know Shanaynay as soon as you see her. Trust me, she's hard to miss.
Then DeeFizzy, he is simply just crazy and adorable. He says he's socially awkward, but he's so comfortable talking to people through YouTube. I personally am not socially awkward, in fact, I am the person who won't hesitate to walk right up to someone and start talking to them in the middle of Wal-Mart, but I like that freedom. I'd be making videos too, just ranting and raving about shit, if I had a camera that had good audio. I've complained about that before, and if you have read my other blogs, you know that.
I guess I just picked up how they act, and how I act normally, and just sort of fused them together to make my own style. I think whenever I get famous, having all these aspects will help a lot. I am serious when I say one day I will not only do the whole Bryan Stars thing where I interview people, do random music questions, and videos about the things going on in the music world. I also want to do vlogs like Deefizzy. I'd say Shane, but he does them every single day, and quite frankly, my life for the most part (at least for now) is boring, nobody wants to see that all the time.
So really, there's only a few steps to actually making yourself known. I'm still in the middle of the "I know what I'm doing, just nobody else knows it yet" stage. Check out the steps below, see if you agree with me, and if you have a dream these steps may apply to, go for it!
Step 1: Figure out what works for you.
If you're going to be a writer, like myself, not all writing styles work. I really can't explain mine, because these blogs, and the site aren't like stories where its in first person, or thrid person. Possibly even second, though I've never personally been clear on what that is. I guess techincally you can write in a style like that, since I am writing in first person, but I do think most blogs are actually in first person. Just because blogs are supposed to be personal, and first person really does that.
You can figure out what works for you by reading other blogs, even if they aren't about something you want to write about. Or you can do what I do and watch YouTubers, and sort of copy how they talk and turn it into a writing style. It sounds hard, but its really not. Writers will understand.
Step 2: Put your style into action!
All this means is you set your mind to it and do it! Much like I did with everything I write on Immortal Music. After you've done a little bit of it, share it with the world! Like, go share it on pages on Facebook. Your profile, your page, and pages that have similar topics. All of it will help! Facebook is your friend, just so you know. It actually really can help you a lot.
After that, you basically just have to keep it up. Contiune working on it, and spreading it around. Eventually, you will get known. :) See? Its true, you really can do anything if you set your mind to it.
Ok, you can do anything except fly. Please do not try that without a plane, helicopter, or jet. That will result in death.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Random Blog #14: Vans Warped tour 2012!
This year I will be attending my very first Vans Warped tour, and I could not be more excited! I think this lineup is more amazing than last year, what with big bands like The Used, All Time Low, Mayday Parade, Miss May I, Taking Back Sunday, Falling In Reverse, and so many other amazing bands. Last year was great, but this year is better.
I've heard for quite some time now that Vans Warped tour is the best place to meet these bands, so naturally my interviewer side is kicking in. I have been planning for weeks who all I wanted to interview, and just moments ago I emailed the two Warped tour managers about it. The website said that you need to email them and get a form, so I have not told them who all I wish to interview just yet. I'm still trying to decide myself.
The main two are All Time Low, perferablly Jack and Alex, and Falling In Reverse, preferably Ronnie Radke. I am going to specify that those two are my main ones, so if they can get that, I'd be very happy. I also am very much so interested in several others, which are listed below.
Blessthefall <--Pretty much guarenteed anyways, as a friend of mine is friends with Matt, their drummer.
The Used
Mayday Parade <--Maybe. I am having troubles thinking of questions for them since I just interviewed them back in November, and they have no new material for me to work with.
Pierce The Veil
Four Year Strong
Catching Your Clouds <---Though I mainly just want to meet him..I need to look up his music more.
We Are The In Crowd
You Me At Six
Breathe Carolina
Chunk! No Captian Chunk
Motionless In White <---Mostly because I've been asked several times if I'm going to interview them, and I do think it'd be a great thing for me to get that.
Sleeping With Sirens
Vanna
Vampires Everywhere
We Are The Ocean
Yellowcard
I think that's everyone, and I may not ask for everyone as that is a lot of bands to try to interview in one day. That's 18 bands! Holy fucking shit, I hadn't even noticed that. I think I'll cut it down some, and only ask for ten or eleven. I'm defentily asking for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Blessthefall, Pierce The Veil, and Sleeping With Sirens. Everyone else, well, that'll be decided when I get the form back from the managers.
If they say yes to anything, I do believe the press pass includes a photo pass, so not only will there be a ton of my own personal pictures but there'll probably be special pictures taken from VIP areas. Also, my friend and I will be "vlogging" some of our Warped tour adventures, and things before and after. We're planning some extra fun things that I may video tape later on.
I can not wait, am I the only one? Leave a comment letting me know who you want me to interview and who you can't wait to see!
I've heard for quite some time now that Vans Warped tour is the best place to meet these bands, so naturally my interviewer side is kicking in. I have been planning for weeks who all I wanted to interview, and just moments ago I emailed the two Warped tour managers about it. The website said that you need to email them and get a form, so I have not told them who all I wish to interview just yet. I'm still trying to decide myself.
The main two are All Time Low, perferablly Jack and Alex, and Falling In Reverse, preferably Ronnie Radke. I am going to specify that those two are my main ones, so if they can get that, I'd be very happy. I also am very much so interested in several others, which are listed below.
Blessthefall <--Pretty much guarenteed anyways, as a friend of mine is friends with Matt, their drummer.
The Used
Mayday Parade <--Maybe. I am having troubles thinking of questions for them since I just interviewed them back in November, and they have no new material for me to work with.
Pierce The Veil
Four Year Strong
Catching Your Clouds <---Though I mainly just want to meet him..I need to look up his music more.
We Are The In Crowd
You Me At Six
Breathe Carolina
Chunk! No Captian Chunk
Motionless In White <---Mostly because I've been asked several times if I'm going to interview them, and I do think it'd be a great thing for me to get that.
Sleeping With Sirens
Vanna
Vampires Everywhere
We Are The Ocean
Yellowcard
I think that's everyone, and I may not ask for everyone as that is a lot of bands to try to interview in one day. That's 18 bands! Holy fucking shit, I hadn't even noticed that. I think I'll cut it down some, and only ask for ten or eleven. I'm defentily asking for All Time Low, Falling In Reverse, Blessthefall, Pierce The Veil, and Sleeping With Sirens. Everyone else, well, that'll be decided when I get the form back from the managers.
If they say yes to anything, I do believe the press pass includes a photo pass, so not only will there be a ton of my own personal pictures but there'll probably be special pictures taken from VIP areas. Also, my friend and I will be "vlogging" some of our Warped tour adventures, and things before and after. We're planning some extra fun things that I may video tape later on.
I can not wait, am I the only one? Leave a comment letting me know who you want me to interview and who you can't wait to see!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
This is life.
I leave home in about two weeks, I've known that for a while, so why is it just now really hitting me? My family will be moving to a new house, without me, and I am leaving the only state I've ever lived in before. As I was packing up some stuff to make it easier on my family once I'm gone, it just hit me how truly scary that thought is.
I suppose I shouldn't be frightened, should I? Its just the way life goes, and we know that from the time we are all small children. Now I'm starting to understand what my mother is talking about. Her baby is grown up now, and is leaving her. I'm sorto f scared to leave now that that thought has hit me. I'm not saying I'm not going, so don't think like that, I'm simply saying it just hit me like a ton of bricks.
What didn't help is my brother asked me if they could turn my room into a game room while I'm away. Not cool, man, not cool. A lot of you out there are probably thinking, "God, what a baby! How old are you?" A lot of you might be out on your own, or just can't wait to get out, but I guess its different with me.
I've been home more often than not for the last nine years, when you're homeschooled that happens a lot. You see more of your kitchen table, and computer desk than you do the outsdie world. That doesn't nessicairly mean I was sheltered, it simply means I've always been home. I've also never been out of the state before for so long, or without my mother there. The last time I left Florida, I was only eight years old, and we were taking my great grandparents to Indiana, where they still live. That was ten years ago, so its sort of a shock to realize what I'm doing.
I've talked about this before, and I can assure you that you have not heard the last about this. Expect more blogs much like this one once I'm up there, simply saying how things are going, and how much I miss my home. That'll change, I'm fairly certain with time that'll become my home. I'd suppose it'd have to, since I'm spending six months up there.
I just come here to vent, I guess. I don't want to go crying to my mother, as she's already been highly upset over this. I just need to get it off my chest in a way that I see fit. This way too, I don't need to bother anyone, I can feel like I'm actually venting without anyone really listening. I still don't know if more than two people read my blog, and part of me for now doesn't get. Its pretty much my online diary, so who cares if people read it? I don't know, I guess I'll be ok, it'll just take a little while to not only get used to the idea, but get used to it being reality.
I think that's the thing, we've been planning this for so long without any results, it just always felt more like a dream. Something that's fun to think about, but will never really happen. Now that I know its a reality, its a whole new concept.
I suppose I shouldn't be frightened, should I? Its just the way life goes, and we know that from the time we are all small children. Now I'm starting to understand what my mother is talking about. Her baby is grown up now, and is leaving her. I'm sorto f scared to leave now that that thought has hit me. I'm not saying I'm not going, so don't think like that, I'm simply saying it just hit me like a ton of bricks.
What didn't help is my brother asked me if they could turn my room into a game room while I'm away. Not cool, man, not cool. A lot of you out there are probably thinking, "God, what a baby! How old are you?" A lot of you might be out on your own, or just can't wait to get out, but I guess its different with me.
I've been home more often than not for the last nine years, when you're homeschooled that happens a lot. You see more of your kitchen table, and computer desk than you do the outsdie world. That doesn't nessicairly mean I was sheltered, it simply means I've always been home. I've also never been out of the state before for so long, or without my mother there. The last time I left Florida, I was only eight years old, and we were taking my great grandparents to Indiana, where they still live. That was ten years ago, so its sort of a shock to realize what I'm doing.
I've talked about this before, and I can assure you that you have not heard the last about this. Expect more blogs much like this one once I'm up there, simply saying how things are going, and how much I miss my home. That'll change, I'm fairly certain with time that'll become my home. I'd suppose it'd have to, since I'm spending six months up there.
I just come here to vent, I guess. I don't want to go crying to my mother, as she's already been highly upset over this. I just need to get it off my chest in a way that I see fit. This way too, I don't need to bother anyone, I can feel like I'm actually venting without anyone really listening. I still don't know if more than two people read my blog, and part of me for now doesn't get. Its pretty much my online diary, so who cares if people read it? I don't know, I guess I'll be ok, it'll just take a little while to not only get used to the idea, but get used to it being reality.
I think that's the thing, we've been planning this for so long without any results, it just always felt more like a dream. Something that's fun to think about, but will never really happen. Now that I know its a reality, its a whole new concept.
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