Anyways, who wants to see what I did today?
Ugly Lamp Before
My New Beautiful Lamps
Rubber Cement+Hemming Tape+Fabric+Silver Paint=New Lamp!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
What I've Been Doin...
Being potentially single makes me productive! (Okay, I gotta do something to keep my mind from obsessing over the situation and trying to puzzle it out. I admit it.) But, my apartment definitely appreciates it. "Hmm, maybe I'll be in relationship limbo more often. Hell on the heart, great on the body and apartment."
Anyways, who wants to see what I did today?
Ugly Lamp Before
My New Beautiful Lamps
Rubber Cement+Hemming Tape+Fabric+Silver Paint=New Lamp!
Anyways, who wants to see what I did today?
Ugly Lamp Before
My New Beautiful Lamps
Rubber Cement+Hemming Tape+Fabric+Silver Paint=New Lamp!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Batman Blows
...as a "superhero." Let's face it, Batman is just a glorified vigilante. True story. But don't just take my word for it, watch this.
In his defense though, who doesn't want to plow Catwoman?
In his defense though, who doesn't want to plow Catwoman?
Friday, July 1, 2011
Who's Missing?
Okay, so I have to say, I'm pretty excited for the Captain America movie that's coming out in like three weeks. But, it must be said, that I'm even more excited to see an Avengers movie, which is supposed to follow in the summer of next year. While the Captain America movie is obviously an origins movie, which would lead one to believe that the Avenger's movie will feature mostly original members as well, what I'd really like to see is at least some reference to Ms. Marvel.
If it's not fairly obvious by now, she's easily one of my favorite superheroes (although Rogue clearly beats her--don't even get me started about how they messed up her character in the X-men movies. Where was the Southern witty strong woman? Okay, in the first one she was still recovering from the shock of her powers, but the later ones? Couldn't they have made her self-esteem and wit come out a bit more?). More importantly thought, in the wake of the Civil War, Ms. Marvel was the leader of the Mighty Avengers.
Here's what I'm saying. What I really want to see is a movie about the superhero Civil War which leads into another Avengers movie depicting fallout from said war.
Besides, who doesn't want to see Warbird in a movie? Ms. Marvel's got SHIELD ties. C'mon. It'd be fuuuuun.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Clips of the Skye
Okay, so haaaave I mentioned how much I love this movie?
I'm spending all day tomorrow chilling with the boyfriend watching movies, playing video games, and eating way too much junk food. (Glory!)Seriously can't think of a better way to spend my Saturday (unless some miracle dream job and a new place to live suddenly fall into my lap *crosses fingers, hopes* ...yeah, don't think that's gonna happen.) Anyways, I put this movie on the list in between Scott Pilgrim and Devil May Cry 4.
Awesome lineup right? It's okay, I know you're jealous.
Anyways, it's awesome (and on Netflix instant play!). It's billed as sort of a Juno-esque deal, and I guess in a way it is. Mostly I think of it as a coming of age/loss of innocence and naivety sort of deal. I like it. So, I thought I'd share.
I'm spending all day tomorrow chilling with the boyfriend watching movies, playing video games, and eating way too much junk food. (Glory!)Seriously can't think of a better way to spend my Saturday (unless some miracle dream job and a new place to live suddenly fall into my lap *crosses fingers, hopes* ...yeah, don't think that's gonna happen.) Anyways, I put this movie on the list in between Scott Pilgrim and Devil May Cry 4.
Awesome lineup right? It's okay, I know you're jealous.
Anyways, it's awesome (and on Netflix instant play!). It's billed as sort of a Juno-esque deal, and I guess in a way it is. Mostly I think of it as a coming of age/loss of innocence and naivety sort of deal. I like it. So, I thought I'd share.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Picture This...
..Sicily, 1946. Oops! No, my bad.
So, last week the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail strip thingies went on sale at work. (Guys, these things are seriously too expensive.) I've been dying to try them, so when they went on sale I pounced like the little lioness I am. (Rawr!)
When I was a little girl, I went antique shopping in a small town upstate and I saw these little silver bow rings. I just thought they were the most adorbale things I'd ever seen, but they were too expensive and at the time I didn't really wear rings. So, to buy one would be a waste. However, lately my mind has been thinking back on them, and I regret not buying one.
Being the clever internet whiz I am, I wondered if there was a chance I could find something similar online. And tah dah!
Alright, I've sounded like an infomercial for long enough (completely unintentional, I'm just Excited about my new stuff). Laterz!
So, last week the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail strip thingies went on sale at work. (Guys, these things are seriously too expensive.) I've been dying to try them, so when they went on sale I pounced like the little lioness I am. (Rawr!)
How awesome do my nails look?!
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| Super fantastic am I right? (and no, that's not a tattoo on my thumb, that's where I just got bored with a pen. I'm all of about 12 years old I tell you.) |
They say that they're supposed to last up to 10 days and most people have told me they don't really have a problem with chipping, but I actually work for a living. So, to say I was skeptical would be an understatement.
They started chipping on day 2. Nothing terribly noticeable because of the print, but it was there. So far, only two of my nails have started chipping, and I'm now on day 5. The real test will be Wednesday when I unload the truck and stock inventory at work. To prevent further chipping, I coated my nails with a coat of clear polish (actually I used that Hard as Nails stuff, because I'm pretty rough on my nails). But, I give them props for lasting through dish washing and five days of work. I did figure out that if your nails are short like mine, you can use one strip for two nails. So, that cuts the cost a bit.
*Sigh* I love me some nail polish.
In other news, I got a new ring! Isn't it cute?
Being the clever internet whiz I am, I wondered if there was a chance I could find something similar online. And tah dah!
Not exactly like the ones I remember, but still cute. Plus, the vendor was amazing. Great customer service, and since my shipment was delayed (by a day, maybe two), she threw in a second ring and this cute little case!
My only complaint is that the rings run about half a size too big it seems. Easily remedied if you know in advance.
Alright, I've sounded like an infomercial for long enough (completely unintentional, I'm just Excited about my new stuff). Laterz!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Blast OFF!
*The song is "Old Hag" by The Corrs (which I don't own the rights to or anything), but the pictures are mine (so don't steal/borrow/make with the uncoolness with them, k?).
I went to see the final manned space shuttle launch recently, and this is what it looked like. In short, it was awesome. Be jealous, it's okay.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Even Rogue Wants to Look Pretty
So, I really can't remember if I've filled ya'll in on the awesomeness* that is ModCloth.com. Basically, you can find some pretty sweet 1950's and 1960's style dresses there. They have something for every body type, and a bunch of dresses are $50 or less. I got my first two dresses from them in the mail last week and they fit great. Not to mention both dresses met with rave reviews.
I especially love this one. Plain but cute right? (Oh, it come in black and white polka dots too. ♥)
I found this site because I was bored on my break at work one day and thought to myself, "Gee, I wonder what 1950's maternity clothing looks like." (Random, I know, but it's totally legit right? I'm pretty sure all I have to reference for 1950's clothing comes from 50's TV, and I'm also pretty sure that they still thought that showing pregnant women on TV was obscene in the 1950's. So, I really don't think I've ever seen any 50's maternity clothing.) Anyways, this thought led to another about how cute 50's styles were, which got me to thinking about how a single gal like me needs a few flirty dresses (as if the [boy] geek population didn't have enough to be intimidated by, haha). Ergo, my discovery of ModCloth.com.
My only complaint is that their stuff tends to sell out rather quickly, and since I'm not a very patient person, waiting for them to email you that it's back in stock is sort of frustrating. (Ever heard of back ordering things ya'll? Then, I can at least order it and have it arrive randomly in the mail one day like a surprise present to myself. Geez!) But they do actually email you when the stuff comes back in stock, which is awesome.
*Just so we're clear, they're not sponsoring me or in any way giving me any sort of kickback to say this stuff. I just like to share when I find cool stuff. Mk?
..Though if one of their reps should happen to be reading this and think I'm awesome enough to warrant free stuff, I mean, I wouldn't turn it down. (Who in their right mind turns down free stuff?)
I especially love this one. Plain but cute right? (Oh, it come in black and white polka dots too. ♥)
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I found this site because I was bored on my break at work one day and thought to myself, "Gee, I wonder what 1950's maternity clothing looks like." (Random, I know, but it's totally legit right? I'm pretty sure all I have to reference for 1950's clothing comes from 50's TV, and I'm also pretty sure that they still thought that showing pregnant women on TV was obscene in the 1950's. So, I really don't think I've ever seen any 50's maternity clothing.) Anyways, this thought led to another about how cute 50's styles were, which got me to thinking about how a single gal like me needs a few flirty dresses (as if the [boy] geek population didn't have enough to be intimidated by, haha). Ergo, my discovery of ModCloth.com.
My only complaint is that their stuff tends to sell out rather quickly, and since I'm not a very patient person, waiting for them to email you that it's back in stock is sort of frustrating. (Ever heard of back ordering things ya'll? Then, I can at least order it and have it arrive randomly in the mail one day like a surprise present to myself. Geez!) But they do actually email you when the stuff comes back in stock, which is awesome.
*Just so we're clear, they're not sponsoring me or in any way giving me any sort of kickback to say this stuff. I just like to share when I find cool stuff. Mk?
..Though if one of their reps should happen to be reading this and think I'm awesome enough to warrant free stuff, I mean, I wouldn't turn it down. (Who in their right mind turns down free stuff?)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Loving tha Free Stuff!
Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday! Who else is excited to see if their local shops are participating? It's a perfect time to check out that new series you're interested in but haven't been able to splurge on!
For other random "geeky" holidays (such as Star Wars Day) just check the video.
For other random "geeky" holidays (such as Star Wars Day) just check the video.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Entertaining AND Education? Say WHAT?!
I spent a fair portion of this weekend watching ETV and PBS. I learned things, and it was actually kind of fun. Weird right?
So, I had to share a few shows.
First up is a period piece set in 1930's England from PBS called "Upstairs Downstairs". It addresses the duality of the classes.
Plus, it brings in actual historical events such as the resignation of the king. More interesting than I made it sound, I promise. (Missed it? Don't get PBS? Not from the states? You can watch it online by clicking here.)
Also, there's this documentary called "Human Planet" by Discovery Channel. I saw previews for it, but haven't managed to find it on television yet, but the clips I've seen are really interesting. Here, check this out:
You can check out the rest of the clips here.
I know, dorky right? Well, what did you think you were getting into when you started reading a blog with the word "geekery" right in the title? Exactly.
So, I had to share a few shows.
First up is a period piece set in 1930's England from PBS called "Upstairs Downstairs". It addresses the duality of the classes.
Watch the full episode. See more Masterpiece.
Plus, it brings in actual historical events such as the resignation of the king. More interesting than I made it sound, I promise. (Missed it? Don't get PBS? Not from the states? You can watch it online by clicking here.)
Also, there's this documentary called "Human Planet" by Discovery Channel. I saw previews for it, but haven't managed to find it on television yet, but the clips I've seen are really interesting. Here, check this out:
You can check out the rest of the clips here.
I know, dorky right? Well, what did you think you were getting into when you started reading a blog with the word "geekery" right in the title? Exactly.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
MS. MARVELous
Alright, off to continue searching for epic comic book graphic tees. If anyone has any hints or favorite sites, I'd love to hear about them. (Too bad I think Superman is stupid, Batman is a glorified rich vigilante, and Spiderman is too much of a goody-goody--though clearly the best of the three--or I'd have a kickass wardrobe.)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Friends Stab You In the Front
Let's start of with, I know you missed me. *HUGS!*
Now, lemme put on my serious face and get down to business (bow chicka woan woah!).
"Paris, Je T'aime"
I love this movie (ironic right?). For those of you that haven't seen it (ie, most of you), this is a film comprised of several short films. Each short film takes place in a different arondesment (sort of like a burrow in NY, except there are about 19 of them) of Paris. Some really work to integrate the character of that arondesment, while others merely use it as a backdrop. All of the stories are centered around love. (Some of you may have heard of "New York, I Love You", a true flop of a film that is a sort of spin off of this movie.) I think that anyone who's had any real experience with love can identify with most of these stories.
Some of them are funny, romantic, or even sweet.
Not all of them are even in French. Some of them are just plain weird.
But all of them are good.So, I highly recommend you go out and watch the rest of this film at once! Enjoy.
Now, lemme put on my serious face and get down to business (bow chicka woan woah!).
"Paris, Je T'aime"
I love this movie (ironic right?). For those of you that haven't seen it (ie, most of you), this is a film comprised of several short films. Each short film takes place in a different arondesment (sort of like a burrow in NY, except there are about 19 of them) of Paris. Some really work to integrate the character of that arondesment, while others merely use it as a backdrop. All of the stories are centered around love. (Some of you may have heard of "New York, I Love You", a true flop of a film that is a sort of spin off of this movie.) I think that anyone who's had any real experience with love can identify with most of these stories.
Some of them are funny, romantic, or even sweet.
Not all of them are even in French. Some of them are just plain weird.
But all of them are good.So, I highly recommend you go out and watch the rest of this film at once! Enjoy.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
I Wonder Wonder
So, you know how there's a new Wonder Woman remake happening? Get a glimpse of the new Wonder Woman outfit!
I gotta tell ya. There's not much I don't love about this outfit. I've never been super crazy about Wonder Woman's (in general) outfit, and I was worried that--with Hollywood's geek-ignorant culture--producers would chose to utilize a bit of fan service and play up Wonder Woman's hemline. I mean, let's face it, Wonder Woman was developed by a man who definitely had a kink for bondage. Seriously, she spent half of her life strapped to things, rockets, missiles, masts, bulkheads, and she uses a lasso and vambraces. (Do I even need to site issue number 229 here?)
While she still looks like she's about to fall out of her bustier any minute (good luck wardrobe department with that one!) and I'm not quite sure why they chose to make her vambraces silver, overall, I like the new (okay, so a pants outfit has been attempted in the past, but not with much success) look. Thoughts?
Also, I saw "Paul" today. (No, no, not a new guy I'm seeing, geez. Find a new joke fellas.) It wasn't a movie I felt compelled to see really, but I have to say, it provided a much needed laugh. I laughed through the Entire movie. I haven't laughed so much at a movie since "Due Date" (everyone needs their 35 mins a day, right?). My favorite part had to be when the alien (Paul) says that of course he looks like the stereotypical version of an alien, they've been slowly feeding that image to humans so that in the event that they ever do decide to reveal themselves our minds won't explode. Niiiiice.
Oh, and happy equinox by the way. Spring has Sprung! =^.^=
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Rummaging in the Lost & Found
I usually reserve my more personal posts for my other blog, but I'm going to make an exception just this once and do the inverse. (Followers of AEiH, can expect my meme post to be available on interwebs near you shortly after this post goes up.)
How many of you have lost something, someone, yourself? Everyone? Okay, good, now we're all on the same page.
Lately, I've been feeling a bit...well, lost. I keep tryin to act "normal," but I can't seem to remember how that goes. I think that's why my latest quasi-relationship/dating/weird thing went flat (Captain America never was really the type to have a solid love interest, Sharon rejects his proposal after all). I feel like a soda with the cap left off. I've lost my fizzle folks! Anyways, that's the explanation of today's theme. Now to get down to it!
I LOVE this guy. Seriously, I've no idea why he's not a bigger success (probably because he actually has talent, just a thought). Thankfully, he's in the studio at the moment, so my lust for his music has hope for being sated in the future. (Score!)
This place is pretty awesome. I used to fly probably six times a year, and I've have only had my baggage misplaced once! (It was sort of my own fault, I transferred flights after I'd already checked my bag. Word to the wise, your checked bag's already coded for your original flight and airport staff are Not supposed to let you transfer flights after you've already checked a bag because it Will result in misplaced luggage. But it all worked out, and I looked show-stopping in my guy's black silk shirt at that wedding, so, happy ending!)
Hmmm, I super hope they mega swipe clean those laptops, mp3 devices, and cellphones....
Deviating from our theme slightly (well, there could be a tie in of disappointment being lost joy, but I'll let you philosophers sink your teeth into that bit and leave me to my strange mood...rawr!).... Dragon Age 2 came out yesterday. For those of you who played the demo, you know just how different it is from the first one. Why the creators chose to basically turn it into a completely different (and crappy) game, I can only guess at, but I'm sorry to say that I am heartbroken. (Should I be equally upset about my aforementioned semi-breakup and this game being so terrible? Because I am. Is that wrong?)
One good thing I lost today was my crippling procrastination (which derives from my fear of the future, which is a whole other, more AEiH-related issue)! =^.^=
So! I put in three job applications yesterday, and I already heard back from one with a Contingent job offer (provided I pass a test, a drug test, a background check, a credit check, and complete some training). The pay is literally double what I'm making now, and it would be a fantastic step towards my career goals. Not everyone's dream job, but then again, I never claimed to be just anyone. Also (and more exciting in a way), as promised LONG ago *drumroll* picts of the dress I'm working on! That's right, I'm crafty, watch me being all awesome.
Now, to bring it all back to our theme de jour, I got the updated installment of this saga (I say saga because I'm a dork, but it's actually true. So, I guess I should call it something else since saga seems to imply some sort of fiction, but I also think saga implies epicness, which I think this story has--epic Awesomeness!). This story really speaks to the travel-loving, dreamer, secret hopeless romantic in me. I hope you like it too.
How many of you have lost something, someone, yourself? Everyone? Okay, good, now we're all on the same page.
Lately, I've been feeling a bit...well, lost. I keep tryin to act "normal," but I can't seem to remember how that goes. I think that's why my latest quasi-relationship/dating/weird thing went flat (Captain America never was really the type to have a solid love interest, Sharon rejects his proposal after all). I feel like a soda with the cap left off. I've lost my fizzle folks! Anyways, that's the explanation of today's theme. Now to get down to it!
I LOVE this guy. Seriously, I've no idea why he's not a bigger success (probably because he actually has talent, just a thought). Thankfully, he's in the studio at the moment, so my lust for his music has hope for being sated in the future. (Score!)
This place is pretty awesome. I used to fly probably six times a year, and I've have only had my baggage misplaced once! (It was sort of my own fault, I transferred flights after I'd already checked my bag. Word to the wise, your checked bag's already coded for your original flight and airport staff are Not supposed to let you transfer flights after you've already checked a bag because it Will result in misplaced luggage. But it all worked out, and I looked show-stopping in my guy's black silk shirt at that wedding, so, happy ending!)
Hmmm, I super hope they mega swipe clean those laptops, mp3 devices, and cellphones....
Deviating from our theme slightly (well, there could be a tie in of disappointment being lost joy, but I'll let you philosophers sink your teeth into that bit and leave me to my strange mood...rawr!).... Dragon Age 2 came out yesterday. For those of you who played the demo, you know just how different it is from the first one. Why the creators chose to basically turn it into a completely different (and crappy) game, I can only guess at, but I'm sorry to say that I am heartbroken. (Should I be equally upset about my aforementioned semi-breakup and this game being so terrible? Because I am. Is that wrong?)
One good thing I lost today was my crippling procrastination (which derives from my fear of the future, which is a whole other, more AEiH-related issue)! =^.^=
So! I put in three job applications yesterday, and I already heard back from one with a Contingent job offer (provided I pass a test, a drug test, a background check, a credit check, and complete some training). The pay is literally double what I'm making now, and it would be a fantastic step towards my career goals. Not everyone's dream job, but then again, I never claimed to be just anyone. Also (and more exciting in a way), as promised LONG ago *drumroll* picts of the dress I'm working on! That's right, I'm crafty, watch me being all awesome.
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| Everything I need! Look at me being all organized...for once! |
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| From left to right, red strap & band accent color fabric, white cotton muslin underlay (basically to keep the dress from being Completely see-through), and the main dress fabric (Cherries!!). All are cotton. |
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| Two complete muslin underlay bits and the half done red band. I've also cut out all but 3 of the, like, 10 pattern pieces for the remainder of the dress. (So now I have to trace them on my fabric and cut the fabric to that shape, then the sewing begins. Dun dun dunnnnn!) |
Now, to bring it all back to our theme de jour, I got the updated installment of this saga (I say saga because I'm a dork, but it's actually true. So, I guess I should call it something else since saga seems to imply some sort of fiction, but I also think saga implies epicness, which I think this story has--epic Awesomeness!). This story really speaks to the travel-loving, dreamer, secret hopeless romantic in me. I hope you like it too.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wait, Uh..What?!
Um, okay, I'm all for charity, but is it wrong that what I got out of this commericial was, "Um...*the sound of my brain breaking* the same guy who founded Patron also founded Paul Mitchell (that's a hair salon and a line of hair care products boys)?" WHAT?! How does that go together at all?
By the way, I heard tell they're making a movie out of Bone. Not really sure how I feel about that. And now I have to do some extensive research into this. I'll keep you posted.
Spin the Random Wheel!
Tonight, due to a bit of inspiration and a realization that I might have been overly focused on one aspect of my personality as of late, I think I'll exhibit a little variety and be a bit eclectic myself.
With February being heart health month I was thinking, anti-gay marriage folks say that homosexuals make a mockery of marriage, and that they would only serve to raise divorce rates and suchnot, right? Well, if heart disease is like the second leading killer of women and if women live longer than men, then doesn't it make sense that statistically lesbian marriages last longer on average than heterosexual marriages (ie, men in heterosexual marriages that work out die first, and lesbians--being women--live longer, and therefore the lesbian marriages that work out last longer). Did you get that? It's a little convoluted, but well, read it through a coupla times and see what you think. Only really half serious about this, mostly I think it's a little fun to think about and half ridiculous (much in the way that people think gay marriage is wrong is ridiculous).
In that same vein, here's a really cute comic:
"It's my party and I'll cry if I want to, cry if I want to."
While we're talking about funny relationship things, I'm sure a lot of you (my four readers) have heard this song. But how many of you know that on the B side of the record there was a sort of ...well, to be blunt a "Fuck you, Judy" song?
In other news, (totally unrelated to relationships I think) I saw "I Am Number Four" this weekend! All I can say is Woah. Good movie, and I usually hate alien movies. But gooood movie. Set up perfectly for a sequel. Hopefully numbers 5, 7, 8, and 9 are as good as number 6 (who is completely bad ass, and I'll be pissed as hell if she hooks up with tha lil skinny dorky kid whose name I can't remember at the moment! Grrrr). Well, if you haven't heard of this movie (and therefore have been living under a rock), here's the trailer!
On a related note, there are SO MANY movies coming out I want to see. I might make a list tab and cross them off come March. Just a thought.
But anyways, I was watching late night TV the other night and I saw Sam Jackson talking about how he's in "Thor", "Iron Man 2" (and sort of the first "Iron Man"), "Captain America", and "The Avengers", and I thought to myself, FINALLY! Finally the comic community has gotten its shit together and is going to go for a little continuity. Maybe I'm a dork to be so freaking thrilled about this tidbit, but so what? Sometimes in life you just have to smile at the little things.
"Some days there's pie."
With February being heart health month I was thinking, anti-gay marriage folks say that homosexuals make a mockery of marriage, and that they would only serve to raise divorce rates and suchnot, right? Well, if heart disease is like the second leading killer of women and if women live longer than men, then doesn't it make sense that statistically lesbian marriages last longer on average than heterosexual marriages (ie, men in heterosexual marriages that work out die first, and lesbians--being women--live longer, and therefore the lesbian marriages that work out last longer). Did you get that? It's a little convoluted, but well, read it through a coupla times and see what you think. Only really half serious about this, mostly I think it's a little fun to think about and half ridiculous (much in the way that people think gay marriage is wrong is ridiculous).
In that same vein, here's a really cute comic:
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| here's a link if you can't read the ridiculously smallness, haha |
"It's my party and I'll cry if I want to, cry if I want to."
While we're talking about funny relationship things, I'm sure a lot of you (my four readers) have heard this song. But how many of you know that on the B side of the record there was a sort of ...well, to be blunt a "Fuck you, Judy" song?
In other news, (totally unrelated to relationships I think) I saw "I Am Number Four" this weekend! All I can say is Woah. Good movie, and I usually hate alien movies. But gooood movie. Set up perfectly for a sequel. Hopefully numbers 5, 7, 8, and 9 are as good as number 6 (who is completely bad ass, and I'll be pissed as hell if she hooks up with tha lil skinny dorky kid whose name I can't remember at the moment! Grrrr). Well, if you haven't heard of this movie (and therefore have been living under a rock), here's the trailer!
On a related note, there are SO MANY movies coming out I want to see. I might make a list tab and cross them off come March. Just a thought.
But anyways, I was watching late night TV the other night and I saw Sam Jackson talking about how he's in "Thor", "Iron Man 2" (and sort of the first "Iron Man"), "Captain America", and "The Avengers", and I thought to myself, FINALLY! Finally the comic community has gotten its shit together and is going to go for a little continuity. Maybe I'm a dork to be so freaking thrilled about this tidbit, but so what? Sometimes in life you just have to smile at the little things.
"Some days there's pie."
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Girly Ambitions
So, fair reader, you might be wondering what I've gotten up to as of late.
First off, I've been working on making a dress. It's going to be mostly this white cherry print with a red band across the top and straps. I'll give you pictures as I start to make actual progress. As for everything else? Well, it's easier for me to show you than to tell you.... (I apologize in advance for the crap quality.)
I made brownies with gummy bears! Yep, that's right, brownies with Gummy Bears! They looked atrocious, but they tasted delicious! Well...except when I hit a pineapple one. (I hate pineapple gummy bears. Bleh!) Alas, I took them to a friend's place and ended up leaving without any brownies. Tragic.
Making soap! Yeah, this lil' piece of sunshine smells like honeysuckle and oranges. Yum!
Alright. Now, a few videos and a link and I'm out! (Work at 0630, so must to bed soon *super sad face*.)
Another example of how College Humor is ftw. A little videogame humor:
Anyone else excited about the X-Men prequel? Did I mention James McAHottie is in it? Once I put my libido aside, I must say I'm a bit concerned that there may be some continuity issues. For instance, Beast is in it. Except, and Please correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the previous movies have Beast just undergoing his laboratory accident recently? Thus, he would not have been blue and hairy at the time presented in the prequel. Just saying. Doesn't make sense to me. Someone please help!
...and finally, a link, as promised:
The Woman Who Inspired The Character of Lois Lane Dies
Okay then, night folks! I'll try not to stay gone so long next time. Oh! and if anyone ever tells you that freezing the gummy bears before putting them in your brownie batter will keep them from melting during the baking process, just know they're lying. Word to t3h wise.
First off, I've been working on making a dress. It's going to be mostly this white cherry print with a red band across the top and straps. I'll give you pictures as I start to make actual progress. As for everything else? Well, it's easier for me to show you than to tell you.... (I apologize in advance for the crap quality.)
I made brownies with gummy bears! Yep, that's right, brownies with Gummy Bears! They looked atrocious, but they tasted delicious! Well...except when I hit a pineapple one. (I hate pineapple gummy bears. Bleh!) Alas, I took them to a friend's place and ended up leaving without any brownies. Tragic.
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| yeah, this one's upside down, but the soap's round, so just deal with it! |
Making soap! Yeah, this lil' piece of sunshine smells like honeysuckle and oranges. Yum!
Alright. Now, a few videos and a link and I'm out! (Work at 0630, so must to bed soon *super sad face*.)
Another example of how College Humor is ftw. A little videogame humor:
Anyone else excited about the X-Men prequel? Did I mention James McAHottie is in it? Once I put my libido aside, I must say I'm a bit concerned that there may be some continuity issues. For instance, Beast is in it. Except, and Please correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't the previous movies have Beast just undergoing his laboratory accident recently? Thus, he would not have been blue and hairy at the time presented in the prequel. Just saying. Doesn't make sense to me. Someone please help!
...and finally, a link, as promised:
The Woman Who Inspired The Character of Lois Lane Dies
Okay then, night folks! I'll try not to stay gone so long next time. Oh! and if anyone ever tells you that freezing the gummy bears before putting them in your brownie batter will keep them from melting during the baking process, just know they're lying. Word to t3h wise.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Valentines? Psh, Movie Time!
This is kind of lame, but has anyone seen this trailer?
It's pretty funny. The idea of a gnome ninja is AWESOME! Plus, the Red vs Blue setup? Please tell me you've realized this Must have been thought up by a geek. Might overcome myfear hatred of gnomes just to see this movie.
In theaters February 11th? Happy Valentine's Day to me!
It's pretty funny. The idea of a gnome ninja is AWESOME! Plus, the Red vs Blue setup? Please tell me you've realized this Must have been thought up by a geek. Might overcome my
In theaters February 11th? Happy Valentine's Day to me!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone
Alright kids, I know I've been somewhat MIA, and it's totally my b. So first off, lemme ask, has anyone played Little Big Planet 2? I wanna know how it is. Gamestop reviews give it about a 9 out of 10, but I'd love some real comments/quick reviews. So, leave me a comment and lemme know!
Okay, let's talk video games (and I know what you're thinking, "Agaaaaaain?" Yes, again. Because my Ms. Marvel vol. 9 still isn't here yet, now that I have the money, and vol. 10 still has no release date. So there.).
I'd like to start out by saying I beat Hexic's survival mode. Didn't really think you were supposed to be able to do that, but apparently it only has 50 levels and being sick really makes my gaming skills moar awesome.
Moving right along (to something a bit less pathetic), Dance on Broadway (release date Mar. 15) has really caught my attention. How could a dance game with Fosse moves really be a bad thing? Not a big DDR-type gamer myself, but it does look interesting. At least I hope there will be Actual dance moves. If you bust out the skillz you learned from DDR in a club you just mark yourself as untouchable to the entire crowd. Now, I know what some of you are thinking, "Didn't that game already come out?" And why yes, it did, for the wii. But being that I know no real gamer with a wii and that both Kinect and Move are supposed to be scads better than the wii, it bears mentioning.
Speaking of bears! Next, there's Man vs. Wild. This game seems (not unlike the show itself) pretty stupid and boring to me. How do you make a game out of something like that? It's been described as a action-adventure platform, where you have to survive (manage your health, hydration, fatigue, etc) and ultimately find civilization (though presumably the choice to rejoin it will be up to you). Seems like there could be a lot of quite times out in the woods. Not so sure I'm feeling that.
The latest Marvel vs. Capcom installment comes out in February (the 15th to be precise). Phoenix (including Dark Phoenix), MODOK, and characters from the Mega Man universe are rumored to be in this one, which has me pretty psyched. Sounds like a great excuse to invite my friends over for a good ol' fashioned game night.
Lastly, I'm told there was a legitimate Beer Pong game recently (Jan. 24th) released for the Kinect. The only reference I could find to it was here. Unlike the 2008 wii game (that was formerly named this before the controversy that resulted in the eventual renaming and complete removal of all alcoholic references), this one seems to have flown completely under (my) radar, but I have to say, given the platform (ie, the Kinect, which uses your hands as the controllers) I bet this is fairly similar to the real thing. Though, I don't know if I'd want heavy drinking around my game consoles, but that's just me.
That's pretty much all I've got for the moment. I've been otherwise preoccupied with being sick, chatting up this guy who's obsessed with Borderlands (which pwns, if for no other reason than a cute little talking robot and having Cage The Elephant's "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" in its intro.) and Deathspank, and very soon to be making brownies with gummy bears in them (that's right, a geek girl that bakes, be intimidated). Like I said, don't forget to comment, even if it's to give your opinion about one of the other games I mentioned or to share one that's got you all excited.
Okay, let's talk video games (and I know what you're thinking, "Agaaaaaain?" Yes, again. Because my Ms. Marvel vol. 9 still isn't here yet, now that I have the money, and vol. 10 still has no release date. So there.).
I'd like to start out by saying I beat Hexic's survival mode. Didn't really think you were supposed to be able to do that, but apparently it only has 50 levels and being sick really makes my gaming skills moar awesome.
Moving right along (to something a bit less pathetic), Dance on Broadway (release date Mar. 15) has really caught my attention. How could a dance game with Fosse moves really be a bad thing? Not a big DDR-type gamer myself, but it does look interesting. At least I hope there will be Actual dance moves. If you bust out the skillz you learned from DDR in a club you just mark yourself as untouchable to the entire crowd. Now, I know what some of you are thinking, "Didn't that game already come out?" And why yes, it did, for the wii. But being that I know no real gamer with a wii and that both Kinect and Move are supposed to be scads better than the wii, it bears mentioning.
Speaking of bears! Next, there's Man vs. Wild. This game seems (not unlike the show itself) pretty stupid and boring to me. How do you make a game out of something like that? It's been described as a action-adventure platform, where you have to survive (manage your health, hydration, fatigue, etc) and ultimately find civilization (though presumably the choice to rejoin it will be up to you). Seems like there could be a lot of quite times out in the woods. Not so sure I'm feeling that.
The latest Marvel vs. Capcom installment comes out in February (the 15th to be precise). Phoenix (including Dark Phoenix), MODOK, and characters from the Mega Man universe are rumored to be in this one, which has me pretty psyched. Sounds like a great excuse to invite my friends over for a good ol' fashioned game night.
Lastly, I'm told there was a legitimate Beer Pong game recently (Jan. 24th) released for the Kinect. The only reference I could find to it was here. Unlike the 2008 wii game (that was formerly named this before the controversy that resulted in the eventual renaming and complete removal of all alcoholic references), this one seems to have flown completely under (my) radar, but I have to say, given the platform (ie, the Kinect, which uses your hands as the controllers) I bet this is fairly similar to the real thing. Though, I don't know if I'd want heavy drinking around my game consoles, but that's just me.
That's pretty much all I've got for the moment. I've been otherwise preoccupied with being sick, chatting up this guy who's obsessed with Borderlands (which pwns, if for no other reason than a cute little talking robot and having Cage The Elephant's "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" in its intro.) and Deathspank, and very soon to be making brownies with gummy bears in them (that's right, a geek girl that bakes, be intimidated). Like I said, don't forget to comment, even if it's to give your opinion about one of the other games I mentioned or to share one that's got you all excited.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Dragon Cracked?
If you follow my other blog, you know that I'm getting back into this whole dating scene. So, I was chatting up this boy (really interesting guy, he caught my attention when he recommended a Douglas Adams book to me--hot) when I happened to mention how excited I was that Dragon Age 2: Rise to Power comes out in March (conveniently located just enough before my birthday to make an excellent present option might I add). Being an alleged geek and video game enthusiast, I thought he would be able to appreciate my excitement. Instead, he told me that he hated it.
Yeah, it broke my brain too.
He HATED Dragon Age! He said he played it for half an hour (HALF AN HOUR!) and thought it was "garbage" with "inane and retarded dialogue." Call it the geek in me, but for a good long moment I thought about cutting off all ties with this guy solely based on his dislike of this video game. I decided against it, but I just don't feel quite the same way about him anymore.
But anyways, did I mention Dragon Age 2 comes out in March? Plus, if you pre-order before the 11th you get an additional playable character, extra missions, and exclusive armor. Yeah, I'm pretty stoked, not crazy stoked because this trailer looks slightly lame, but it's gotta be pretty good. It just has to be.
Yeah, it broke my brain too.
He HATED Dragon Age! He said he played it for half an hour (HALF AN HOUR!) and thought it was "garbage" with "inane and retarded dialogue." Call it the geek in me, but for a good long moment I thought about cutting off all ties with this guy solely based on his dislike of this video game. I decided against it, but I just don't feel quite the same way about him anymore.
But anyways, did I mention Dragon Age 2 comes out in March? Plus, if you pre-order before the 11th you get an additional playable character, extra missions, and exclusive armor. Yeah, I'm pretty stoked, not crazy stoked because this trailer looks slightly lame, but it's gotta be pretty good. It just has to be.
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