"Are you a super-genius?" September 7, 2011

A lot of people have been talking about Hank Green's website 'Read it First' (It's not online yet, simply in the works) and since it's something right up my alley I thought I give my two cents.

Firstly, I'd like to explain the website, despite it's self-explanatory-ness. It's basically whereby you take an oath to always read the book before seeing the movie.

Like Jesse (CodedLockFilms) and Matt (bandgeek8408) I actually hate this idea. (And I stole this topic from them, thanks boys!)

Right here, right now I can list five classic movies based on books that were terrible. And you know what, I wouldn't even have to think about it. As Jesse said, there's no difference between books be spoiled by movies and movies being spoiled by books. 

Movies have the potential to be as thought provoking, inspiring, well done and interesting as books.

I think that people are certainly better trained in writing good books, than in making good movies. But you have to remember that books and stories have been around forever.

Movies are a more advanced form of storytelling, and a really great one. They deserve to be taken as seriously as books, and as an author and avid-reader, I can't support this website.

Sorry Hank, you know I love you, but I just can't.

And since I know you'll ask, those five movies are:
Jaws

The Godfather

Forest Gump

Schindler's List

The Wizard of Oz

Listening to: YoGPoD 15: Halloween Special 

Currently reading: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Anglou, and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Kolsterman.
Mostly Played iTunes Song: The Acid Quill- Lauren Fairweather
NaNoWriMo prewriting progress: Moderate 

"ASS: BUY TWO AND GET ONE FREE" September 6, 2011

When you're in a relationship for six months, and then you break up, there's this sort of feeling like,

'How do I life?'

I think that's the big issue here.
I'm not going to think about his stupid reasons, or how lonely it is being single.

I'm going to think about being busy.

I'm upset with myself about this.

I actually don't think I ever really hate myself.

See, there's a certain level of narcissism that comes with doing this- blogging. With putting my stuff out there.

Actually, I think that there's a certain amount of narcissism that comes with doing a lot of things in life.

Almost every afternoon I sit in the classroom of my favorite teacher, with my best friend, two people I respect a whole crap ton, and pitch them my ideas, and rant and have other interesting conversation. 

And there's a certain amount of narcissism in walking into Powell's room, sitting down and assuming that he wants to listen to me blabber.

I'm okay, I think that's what I'm saying.

I'm okay.

Listening to: YoGPoD 15: Halloween Special 

Currently reading: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Anglou, and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Kolsterman.
Mostly Played iTunes Song: Maybe- Lauren Fairweather
NaNoWriMo prewriting progress: No more than yesterday

"It's a proposal" September 5, 2011

Tips for self-harmers?

Ask and you shall receive, so:

First, I think that you should think about how much talking can help.

Never underestimate the power of words.

We tend to make poor choices when we only think them through in our heads, talk to a close friend. 

Someone who wants what's best for you.

Talking things out can help remove negative emotions so much better than any razor will.

You have to remember that you're not the only one fighting this fight.

And you don't have to let it take you.

Listening to: YoGPod 12: Dungeons and Dragons II

Currently reading: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Anglou, and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Kolsterman.
Mostly Played iTunes Song: Maybe- Lauren Fairweather
NaNoWriMo prewriting progress: Moderate

"I'm going to sing a little song, to lift some spirits, I think this is a good time for that" September 4, 2011

Dear OCD,

I'm not going to swear, or scream or cry. I'm just going to talk it out.

You know my brain and I, we don't get off well. 

And you're not making it easier.

Making me worry about something the entire day, until I can get home and fix it.

I didn't want to focus on school anyway.

I've always wondered if the talents you've given me are worth it.

I really hope you'll prove to me that they are.

Listening to: The YoGPoD: 31 D&D2- I'm Just Making A Camp, Guys (Part 1)

Currently reading: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Anglou, and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Kolsterman.
Mostly Played iTunes Song: Maybe- Lauren Fairweather
NaNoWriMo prewriting progress: Minimal

"So he sounds like a zombie dwarf in a boat? Glad we cleared that one up" September 3, 2011

Okay, okay guys.

I know that last night my post didn't post until morning.

And now it's 12: 08 in the morning, and I know you're all JUDGING ME.

But you know, today was just not a blog day. 

Tomorrow, mates.

Tomorrow

Listening to: The Yog-olympics

Currently reading: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Anglou, and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Kolsterman.
Mostly Played iTunes Song: The Acid Quill by Lauren Fairweather
NaNoWriMo prewriting progress: Minimal

"Remember that time..." September 2, 2011

I wrote this blog post at 10 o'clock last night. Blogger just didn't want to work last night. Sorry, guys!

Question One:

Give the chance, would you make a potion that would garuntee you:
-Love
-Power
-Wisdom-Glory

Question Two:

Four boxes are placed before you. Which would you try and open:
-The small tortoiseshell box, embellished with gold, inside which some small creature seems to be squeaking.-The small pewter box, unassuming and plain, with a scratched message upon it that reads ‘I open only for the worthy.’
-The ornate golden casket, standing on clawed feet, whose inscription warns that both secret knowledge and unbearable temptation lie within.
-The gleaming jet black box with a silver lock and key, marked with a mysterious rune that you know to be the mark of Merlin.

Question Three:

A troll has gone berserk in the Headmaster’s study at Hogwarts. It is about to smash, crush and tear several irreplaceable items and treasures, including a cure for dragon pox, which the Headmaster has nearly perfected; student records going back 1000 years and a mysterious handwritten book full of strange runes, believed to have belonged to Merlin. In which order would you rescue these objects from the troll’s club, if you could?:
-First: Pox Cure
-Second: .Merlin's Book
-Third: Student records

Question Four:

Which of the following would you most like to study?:
-Centaurs
-Goblins
-Merpeople (MERMEN)
-Ghosts
-Vampires
-Werewolves
-Trolls 

Question Five:

Which road tempts you most?:
-The wide, sunny, grassy lane.
-The narrow, dark, lantern-lit alley.
-The twisting, leaf-strewn path through the woods 
-The cobbled street lined with ancient buildings.

Question Six:

Moon or stars?

Question Seven:

Black or White?

Since you asked, those were my Pottermore questions and their answers.

Listening to: Nothing, actually.
Currently reading: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Anglou, and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs by Chuck Kolsterman.
Mostly Played iTunes Song: The Acid Quill by Lauren Fairweather
NaNoWriMo prewriting progress: Minimal

"Fuck it" September 1, 2011

I can't sort out priorities. You don't even know how crap I am at determining what's important.

You'd think I should just pick what's make me happiest and be on my merry little way.

Oh ho ho, that would be too fraking simple.

I do feel slightly better knowing that you know, this is temporary.

Or I'm telling myself that.

I do think that's better though, telling myself that.

Admittidly, I don't really know what's better.
Downsides of being young?

I guess so.

Listening to: TheReadable's September book review haul

Currently reading: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Most played iTunes song: The Acid Quill by Lauren Fairweather

NaNoWriMo prewriting progress: Minimal