I won't go into details, because I think Jenna's going to post about it soon (check out her blog--it's awesome!), but last weekend, we attended the best dance ever, and truly had the time of our lives. We were crazy and spazzy and didn't care than anyone was looking. We just danced and danced and had the best time ever. And for a while, I thought things would stay like that. Jenna and I would continue to text each other, discussing our brilliant night. People would continue to talk about the dance in the halls. That amazing feeling of freedom would last forever.
But it didn't.
Of course it didn't. Eventually, everything goes back to normal. Tonight, all that exhilaration left me, and I was left thoroughly depressed.
Why does everything have to go back to normal? Why can't we stay excited and giddy forever? I don't know. I don't want to think about it.
For the past few days, I've been blissfully happy. Now, once again, I'm sad. Usually, when I'm sad, there's no reason behind it--I'm just feeling sad. But this time, I have a reason.
Because everything went back to normal.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Defending My Little Pony
Contrary to what my friend Brandon will tell you, I haven't gone all "girly." I just happen to really enjoy "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic." Surprisingly, it has interesting storylines, witty dialogue, and fun characters. And it's not all pink-and-lacy-and-hearts-and-flowers like it used to be. It appeals to all audiences. In fact, if you have never heard the term "Brony" (a MLP fan over the age of 12, mostly male, although the term can work for females as well) then I'm guessing you're pretty new to the internet.
A girl can like The Clone Wars AND My Little Pony!!!
In fact, I found this picture to prove it:
Of course, I'm pretty sure that's a G3 Pony, which is sad...However, it IS an Ahsoka pony...which opens up a whole new world of fan fiction in my head XD
When you google search "The Clone Wars+My Little Pony, a Doctor Who picture comes up
Which, of course, makes me very happy.
I'm still a tomboy, but I just happen to like pastel colored ponies
Is that so wrong?
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is truly brilliant
If you don't believe me, see for yourself. I was skeptic, too, but I ended up loving it. I immediately could relate to Twilight, the bookish, anti-social pony. My friend Adi is just like Rainbow Dash. In my group of friends, we have almost every personality of the mane six, with the exception of Applejack (maybe Jenna could be Applejack?) You WILL find a Pony to whom you can relate, and you WILL love the show--I promise.
WARNING
Watching this show may cause the following side-effects:
-The desire to love and tolerate your enemies
-the urge to say "everypony" instead of "everybody"
-the enjoyment of songs that would usually make you want to kill somebody.
-an extreme love/fear of pink ponies who defy the laws of physics...(I'm looking at you, Pinkie Pie).
A girl can like The Clone Wars AND My Little Pony!!!
In fact, I found this picture to prove it:
Of course, I'm pretty sure that's a G3 Pony, which is sad...However, it IS an Ahsoka pony...which opens up a whole new world of fan fiction in my head XD
When you google search "The Clone Wars+My Little Pony, a Doctor Who picture comes up
Which, of course, makes me very happy.
I'm still a tomboy, but I just happen to like pastel colored ponies
Is that so wrong?
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is truly brilliant
If you don't believe me, see for yourself. I was skeptic, too, but I ended up loving it. I immediately could relate to Twilight, the bookish, anti-social pony. My friend Adi is just like Rainbow Dash. In my group of friends, we have almost every personality of the mane six, with the exception of Applejack (maybe Jenna could be Applejack?) You WILL find a Pony to whom you can relate, and you WILL love the show--I promise.
WARNING
Watching this show may cause the following side-effects:
-The desire to love and tolerate your enemies
-the urge to say "everypony" instead of "everybody"
-the enjoyment of songs that would usually make you want to kill somebody.
-an extreme love/fear of pink ponies who defy the laws of physics...(I'm looking at you, Pinkie Pie).
Monday, January 16, 2012
My Hunger Games Fan Fiction (An Update)
I must say, although it's taking me a long time to write, I'm thoroughly enjoying my Hunger Games fan fiction (the one I'm writing for Jenna). I know that fan fictions aren't taken very seriously, but I'm honestly putting all of my effort into this one. Because I'm working with all new characters, I can really do what I please with the storyline. I've got the shell of the plot, but everything else is up to me. I'm using this opportunity to really hone my skills. I'm viewing it as a serious project. And to be honest, I love where it's going.
Firstly, I'm working on my action scenes. I'm no good at those, and I know it. I simply cannot visualize battles. The funny thing is, I'm not bad in a fight. I can take down my brother, his friend, and my dad in a lightsaber duel, no problem. But my characters aren't me. I need to look at the battle from their point of view, which is much more difficult. Not to mention, it's difficult to capture a movement with a word. However, I just completed the first action scene in the fan fic, and I'm really happy with it. It's fast-paced, well-thought-out, and moves the story forward. Yes, there is plenty of room for improvement. There's too much running and too much talking, and not near enough fighting. But I think it's a good start.
I'm also working on prose. Words are like pieces of a puzzle; if they don't fit, move them somewhere else. However, I can be quite picky, and I sometimes delete full sentences because one or two words are throwing me off. And sometimes I won't delete a word, even though I know it just doesn't sound right. I need to find the perfect balance--but that's going to be a challenge.
Finally, I'm really exploring character development. Though I love character development and relationships, this is the first time I've regarded them seriously. I'm taking a good long look at my main character, and her relationships. I'm really trying to emphasize ties between characters. The main character is actually property of Jenna, who made her up, but I'm filling her out. I'm really trying to make her as human as possible. Ironically, she is very unlike Katniss. She is charismatic and friendly, with a hint of attitude. She cares deeply for those around her. I'm really exploring this. My own characters tend to be a bit cold, but this character is thoroughly invested in the fates of her allies. She really and truly cares; and more importantly, what happens to her companions affects her. Right now I'm really trying to build out her character. I'm trying to show how she changes within the arena, but I'm also trying to show how she'll never change. I'll post a more detailed commentary after I release the work itself.
I'm having a great time exploring my characters and their relationships, as well as their own emotions, insecurities, and thoughts. can't wait to show you guys!!!
Firstly, I'm working on my action scenes. I'm no good at those, and I know it. I simply cannot visualize battles. The funny thing is, I'm not bad in a fight. I can take down my brother, his friend, and my dad in a lightsaber duel, no problem. But my characters aren't me. I need to look at the battle from their point of view, which is much more difficult. Not to mention, it's difficult to capture a movement with a word. However, I just completed the first action scene in the fan fic, and I'm really happy with it. It's fast-paced, well-thought-out, and moves the story forward. Yes, there is plenty of room for improvement. There's too much running and too much talking, and not near enough fighting. But I think it's a good start.
I'm also working on prose. Words are like pieces of a puzzle; if they don't fit, move them somewhere else. However, I can be quite picky, and I sometimes delete full sentences because one or two words are throwing me off. And sometimes I won't delete a word, even though I know it just doesn't sound right. I need to find the perfect balance--but that's going to be a challenge.
Finally, I'm really exploring character development. Though I love character development and relationships, this is the first time I've regarded them seriously. I'm taking a good long look at my main character, and her relationships. I'm really trying to emphasize ties between characters. The main character is actually property of Jenna, who made her up, but I'm filling her out. I'm really trying to make her as human as possible. Ironically, she is very unlike Katniss. She is charismatic and friendly, with a hint of attitude. She cares deeply for those around her. I'm really exploring this. My own characters tend to be a bit cold, but this character is thoroughly invested in the fates of her allies. She really and truly cares; and more importantly, what happens to her companions affects her. Right now I'm really trying to build out her character. I'm trying to show how she changes within the arena, but I'm also trying to show how she'll never change. I'll post a more detailed commentary after I release the work itself.
I'm having a great time exploring my characters and their relationships, as well as their own emotions, insecurities, and thoughts. can't wait to show you guys!!!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
TINTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XD
Adventures of Tintin won! I'm so happy right now XD
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Happy Birthday, Comic Who!!!
As you may know, I follow a blog called "Comic Who." It's a brilliant blog, dedicated to the work of two amazingly talented, devoted Whovians, who write a comic strip called--you guessed it--Comic Who. Comic Who is adorable, even if you're not a Whovian. I suggest checking out their blog--you won't be disappointed!
Today is the one year anniversary of Comic Who, so let's celebrate!!!
Today is the one year anniversary of Comic Who, so let's celebrate!!!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Writing
As many of you know, I'm a writer. Now, that's not to say that I've published any books, but I have won some awards for my writing, and when I was eight my article was published in the Kids section of the newspaper. Also, I'm the editor-in-chief of my school's Literary Magazine (and if any of the Lit Mag kids from school are reading this, STOP reading this and get to work on your December and January submissions. (That means you, Gracie. lol, just kidding))
I absolutely love writing, but sometimes it's hard. I'm not talking about writer's block, although that is part of the problem. Sometimes, it's just hard to make yourself go to your computer and open Word Document and write. Because even if all the ideas and all the words are there, that doesn't mean you necessarily want to commit them to paper. And even if you love what's in your mind, sometimes it's just so hard to get started.
Take my latest project, for example. For Hanukkah/Christmas (Hanukkah for me, Christmas for her) I was writing my friend Jenna (you've heard of her before, her blog is linked to this one) a Hunger Games fan fiction. Well, it's way past the holidays, and I'm not near done. The characters aren't even in the arena yet. And it's not because I have a lack of ideas, or I can't find the right words...it's just hard to keep going. Don't get me wrong, I am 15 pages into the thing, and I really like what I've wrote. But it's like I've reached this wall, and no matter how hard I push, I can't get past it. The plot is there, the words are there--I even know what the arena is going to look like (and believe me Jennaynay, it is going to be epic). I just can't make myself go on. But don't worry, I will finish it by the end of January at the very latest, and I'll put it up in the "fan fictions" section of the blog.
Okay, so another huge problem is my CSSSA application. I'm totally at a road block. One of the prompts is to write about a memory using present-tense and the vernacular of a child, and I've got nothing. It's not writer's block--I've literally got nothing, as in no memories whatsoever. Which is stupid, because I have a selective photographic memory, and therefore I can remember things from when I was two or even younger, and every memory is completely clear. But the memory has to revolve around a parent some how, and I'm stumped. I remember doing things with my parents, of course, but I've never been one of those worship-my-parents girls. Not to say that I don't love them, my life just hasn't revolved around them. I'm not one to make really emotional attachments. It's just how I am. Except now it's totally stifling my ability to write a good essay. Sigh.
Also, there's MY December Literary Magazine entry (since we went on break halfway through December, December's issue will come out mid-January-ish). I love the begin, hate the end. And I can't ask anyone to help me make it better, because I'm the editor. I'll just have to keep working on it.
Oh, and how about my new novel. I love the plot, I love the whole thing, but...I just don't know how to proceed. See, I originally wrote it in short-story form for a class project (well, I say "short--" it was 27 pages long, but that's beside the point), and now I have to expand it into a novel. Sure, I don't have to, but I want to. I really do. I'm just not sure how.
And basically all my other projects are in the fail zone as well.
So if anyone can wave a magic wand and make this invisible wall before me crumble, I would really appreciate it. I need to get writing, I have deadlines. It's just so hard.
On a totally different note, I just died a (temporary) blue streak in my hair! It's taking forever to dry, but I think it's going to look really cool. I used "Color Fiend" from Hot Topic (my new favorite store!)
And here's a little new-obsessions update:
-Adventures of Tintin (movie) written by Stephan Moffat, my hero
-My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Don't laugh. It's epic. Seriously. Go check it out on YouTube. You won't be disappointed).
-Annabeth713
I absolutely love writing, but sometimes it's hard. I'm not talking about writer's block, although that is part of the problem. Sometimes, it's just hard to make yourself go to your computer and open Word Document and write. Because even if all the ideas and all the words are there, that doesn't mean you necessarily want to commit them to paper. And even if you love what's in your mind, sometimes it's just so hard to get started.
Take my latest project, for example. For Hanukkah/Christmas (Hanukkah for me, Christmas for her) I was writing my friend Jenna (you've heard of her before, her blog is linked to this one) a Hunger Games fan fiction. Well, it's way past the holidays, and I'm not near done. The characters aren't even in the arena yet. And it's not because I have a lack of ideas, or I can't find the right words...it's just hard to keep going. Don't get me wrong, I am 15 pages into the thing, and I really like what I've wrote. But it's like I've reached this wall, and no matter how hard I push, I can't get past it. The plot is there, the words are there--I even know what the arena is going to look like (and believe me Jennaynay, it is going to be epic). I just can't make myself go on. But don't worry, I will finish it by the end of January at the very latest, and I'll put it up in the "fan fictions" section of the blog.
Okay, so another huge problem is my CSSSA application. I'm totally at a road block. One of the prompts is to write about a memory using present-tense and the vernacular of a child, and I've got nothing. It's not writer's block--I've literally got nothing, as in no memories whatsoever. Which is stupid, because I have a selective photographic memory, and therefore I can remember things from when I was two or even younger, and every memory is completely clear. But the memory has to revolve around a parent some how, and I'm stumped. I remember doing things with my parents, of course, but I've never been one of those worship-my-parents girls. Not to say that I don't love them, my life just hasn't revolved around them. I'm not one to make really emotional attachments. It's just how I am. Except now it's totally stifling my ability to write a good essay. Sigh.
Also, there's MY December Literary Magazine entry (since we went on break halfway through December, December's issue will come out mid-January-ish). I love the begin, hate the end. And I can't ask anyone to help me make it better, because I'm the editor. I'll just have to keep working on it.
Oh, and how about my new novel. I love the plot, I love the whole thing, but...I just don't know how to proceed. See, I originally wrote it in short-story form for a class project (well, I say "short--" it was 27 pages long, but that's beside the point), and now I have to expand it into a novel. Sure, I don't have to, but I want to. I really do. I'm just not sure how.
And basically all my other projects are in the fail zone as well.
So if anyone can wave a magic wand and make this invisible wall before me crumble, I would really appreciate it. I need to get writing, I have deadlines. It's just so hard.
On a totally different note, I just died a (temporary) blue streak in my hair! It's taking forever to dry, but I think it's going to look really cool. I used "Color Fiend" from Hot Topic (my new favorite store!)
And here's a little new-obsessions update:
-Adventures of Tintin (movie) written by Stephan Moffat, my hero
-My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Don't laugh. It's epic. Seriously. Go check it out on YouTube. You won't be disappointed).
-Annabeth713
Monday, January 2, 2012
Geek-Off
Since I've got a lot of free time now that it's winter break, I've been watching a lot of videos on Youtube, mainly those created by Charlie McDonnell, aka charlieissocoollike. I came across his "Nerd-Off" video(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7syfhrVaLo&feature=related), and decided I wanted to do something like that myself. However, I am a geek, not a nerd, so what I'm doing here is a Geek-Off instead.
-I spend at least 10 hours a week on the computer
-I (obviously) have several blogs
-I have started a Star Wars blog
-When I was little, my favorite toys were hard drives from computers
-I am very shy (I prefer to be alone, tend to "hide" in libraries rather than converse with my peers (long story), and for reasons I cannot completely explain, I cannot talk to strangers or talk on the phone.)
-I've dedicated my life to Doctor Who
-I have a shrine to Doctor Who on my dresser
-My poster collection includes two Doctor Who posters, a Star Wars poster, and a poster of a My Little Pony my friend drew for me, whose cutie mark is a TARDIS
-I own a fez signed by Matt Smith and Karen Gillan
-I read Star Wars books
-My favorite book is "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
-I wikipedia things in my free time (I don't know if this is very geeky, it's just kinda quirky)
-I know the different lightsaber forms, and I study form II (Makashi) and form V (Djem-So)
-I own six lightsabers
-I read and write fan fiction
-I once tried to learn Gallifreyan
-I love watching the History, Science, and Discovery channels.
-I am very interested in astrophysics, quantum physics, and astronomy
-I'm spending my time writing this list of my geeky traits
I'm sure there are more, but these are all I can think of at the moment.
I'm a proud geek, honestly. I don't know why geekiness is looked down upon by popular culture. It's fun to be a geek. It's fun to be able to spaz and obsess over something no one's ever heard of, and not worry about what anyone thinks. For all you geeks out there reading this (and nerds to, I suppose), embrace your geekiness (and nerdiness. Whatever). One day, geeks will rule the world! Mwahahaha! Oh, and for all you non-geeks out there reading this, give geekiness a chance.
-I spend at least 10 hours a week on the computer
-I (obviously) have several blogs
-I have started a Star Wars blog
-When I was little, my favorite toys were hard drives from computers
-I am very shy (I prefer to be alone, tend to "hide" in libraries rather than converse with my peers (long story), and for reasons I cannot completely explain, I cannot talk to strangers or talk on the phone.)
-I've dedicated my life to Doctor Who
-I have a shrine to Doctor Who on my dresser
-My poster collection includes two Doctor Who posters, a Star Wars poster, and a poster of a My Little Pony my friend drew for me, whose cutie mark is a TARDIS
-I own a fez signed by Matt Smith and Karen Gillan
-I read Star Wars books
-My favorite book is "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"
-I wikipedia things in my free time (I don't know if this is very geeky, it's just kinda quirky)
-I know the different lightsaber forms, and I study form II (Makashi) and form V (Djem-So)
-I own six lightsabers
-I read and write fan fiction
-I once tried to learn Gallifreyan
-I love watching the History, Science, and Discovery channels.
-I am very interested in astrophysics, quantum physics, and astronomy
-I'm spending my time writing this list of my geeky traits
I'm sure there are more, but these are all I can think of at the moment.
I'm a proud geek, honestly. I don't know why geekiness is looked down upon by popular culture. It's fun to be a geek. It's fun to be able to spaz and obsess over something no one's ever heard of, and not worry about what anyone thinks. For all you geeks out there reading this (and nerds to, I suppose), embrace your geekiness (and nerdiness. Whatever). One day, geeks will rule the world! Mwahahaha! Oh, and for all you non-geeks out there reading this, give geekiness a chance.
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