So recent news is that borders around the world have been filing for bankruptcy and are now going out of businesses. What does that mean for our need of books? Is Barnes and Noble the only main chain bookstore left among all of the family owned and mom and pop bookstores? Will we still be able to use our Kindles even with the main store to buy books from gone? Those are my thoughts and questions with this latest book epidemic and Im going to try to find some articles and answers for those questions. If you have any other questions that you think I might be able to answer let me know and I will do the best that I can with my resources.
First what does this mean for books everywhere: I think that this means that the use of paper back and hard back books is on a decline. I have seen this more recently with all of the e-readers out there bringing in more online books rather than buying the books that take up space. Sure I think that things like the kindle and the nook are great, but it is lessening the value of book stores and touchable books. Its helping places like Amazon thrive, but making local book stores file for bankruptcy. Book stores provide jobs for the community, e-books let Amazon keep the jobs they already have.
Barnes and Noble: So far it is the biggest chain still left of all the book stores, though I have seen a few of the filing for bankruptcy too. How long until they close their doors forever? Well hopefully not for a while or else costs of getting paper books will skyrocket since all we will have to use is local bookstores. I have notice that when you want to order a book thats not popular from a local bookstore that they have to inflate the price by a few dollars. That price will go up if they end up being the only book stores we have left.
Kindles: So yes you can still use your Kindles even with Borders gone. It just means that your going to have to get most of your e-books from Amazon or other websites that you find online. I don't know if its the same for the Kindle but my Nook connects directly to Barnes and Noble to buy books. If it is the same for the Kindle I hope that maybe it will just connect directly to Amazon or the internet when the stores are gone.
So there you have it. That is all the information I have gotten on this topic so far, but I'll keep looking for more updates and if anyone else knows anything you should leave some comments. Or just if you have questions that you want me to find the answers for leave a comment.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Chimps Vs. Humans....
Our species is vastly and slightly different than other primates for two simple facts; our socializing and community skill and our technology. Sure other primates can work together to a certain extent to get what they need like food or protection, but with humans it seems to go deeper than that. It seems like we need to converse with other people on a daily basis just to keep being happy. Not only does conversing have an effect on our mood but it has an effect on our social acceptance and even our work standing. We get jobs based on how well we present ourselves to others and if we have good social skills. Primates don’t need this because they only have to forage for food and they have no need of material possessions like humans seem too. They can communicate to get help with foraging or just to create relationships with others but most of the time they are completely fine on their own which is not the same as with humans. Unless a human is living on a desert island with no other inhabitants on it, they will have contact with other humans at least once a day if not more. Whether it is just going out and talking to people you know on the street or the people you live with, humans talk to at least one person a day. Chimps, unless they are living in groups may not have this opportunity to talk.
Another difference between humans and chimps is technology. While other primates are still learning how to use stone tools, humans have advanced in the technology field and are able to make such things as computer, cars, televisions, and they can even send themselves to the moon. Chimps can barely come up with new ways to gather food let alone how to make a computer, but if shown how may be able to use such a device. Will there one day be a time when a chimp can make such a device, or will they be stuck learning how to use our devices forever?
Another difference between humans and chimps is technology. While other primates are still learning how to use stone tools, humans have advanced in the technology field and are able to make such things as computer, cars, televisions, and they can even send themselves to the moon. Chimps can barely come up with new ways to gather food let alone how to make a computer, but if shown how may be able to use such a device. Will there one day be a time when a chimp can make such a device, or will they be stuck learning how to use our devices forever?
Michael P. Fay...
"Michael Peter Fay (born May 30, 1975) is an American who briefly shot to worldwide notoriety when he was sentenced to caning in Singapore as an 18-year-old in 1994 for theft and vandalism. Caning is a routine court sentence in Singapore but most Americans were unfamiliar with it, and Fay's case was believed to be the first caning involving an American citizen.[1]
The number of cane strokes in his sentence was reduced from six to four after U.S. officials requested leniency." (Wikipedia.com)
The rights in Singapore differ from the rights in America so his rights were not violated under the law. However they should have taken into consideration that the officers in charge of his case used force to get the answer that they wanted out of him, and should look further into the matter rather than just flogging him for a crime he might not have committed. It seems to be that the Singapore justice system is lacking not only in fair punishments but in fair ways to conduct investigations. In America flogging is a violation of peoples rights, and I believe that this is a good thing. What if and officer decided to take it to far and beat an accused to death? This is cruel punishment and our system seems to be working ok so why would we end up changing it to something that most Americans would be against anyway. We have more legal ways to find out if a person has committed a crime or not unlike in Singapore and they may just use this punishment as a deterrent so that others will not commit the same crime in the future. Since their law system isn’t as functioning as ours this may be the only way to keep certain crimes from happening again, but some crimes like Michael Fays deserve a less severe punishment. Only those who have committed a serious crime should be given such a drastic punishment. Instead other crimes should be given probation or time incarcerated instead of being beaten with a cane.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Healthy Choices....
Things like natural remedies, taking Vitamins and exercising seem to be all the rage in today’s society with being skinny being the new fad. The skinner and healthier you are the more liked and more looked upon with praise you are. But doing things like taking Vitamins and natural remedies are sometimes questioned. Do they really make us more healthy or are we just fooling ourselves?
Its not just taking Vitamins that we should be doing, though they help too. We should also be focusing on what we put into our bodies food and drink wise. It has been shown that certain foods have enough vitamins and nutrients to help fight off different types of diseases. Some examples of foods to eat are: Mushrooms which have Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, and cancer preventing properties; Goji berries which contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, and can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration; and Flaxseed and soybeans which help fight breast cancer. These are only a few of the many foods out there that can help fight different disease and give you the essential vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis. One of the main drinks that people can switch to drinking to help them out is tea. There are four different types of tea in the world: Red, Black, White, and Green. The two types of tea that help the most and that doctors recommend drinking every day are white and green to help fight cancer and heart attacks. It is so easy to live healthier just by switching your diet around a little, but even if you don’t do that there are still different types of vitamins that you can take to help you live healthier.
It is a known fact that there are a lot of types of vitamins in the world today and not everyone is going to take every single one of them, but there are a few important ones that you should pay close attention too. When your younger you need lots of Vitamins A, C, and Calcium to help with Vision, cell development, immune function, making collagen, fighting free radicals, and bone growth. Now that your older most of those things are done and you need to worry about a whole new set of vitamins like magnesium, potassium, fiber, iron, and zinc just to name a few, for your every day functions. They keep your body going if you don’t get enough in the foods you eat. Now your wondering if this is enough to keep you healthy and what do you do if you end up sick anyway?
Well there are natural cures out there that you can use to help you instead of antibiotics, since there is a scare about bacteria becoming resistant to them. One of the most well know natural cures to problems is Aloe Vera which helps with healing minor burns and sunburns, antifungal infections, has antioxidants, and is wound healing. The best part is that it is easily grown in your backyard. Another remedy that is well known is Ginger. It helps Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also helps rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain. Also another thing easy to come by since you can find it in most grocery stores. One natural remedy that people aren’t as familiar with is Dandelions. They are a source of Vitamin A, helps the liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products, and digestive problems. Who knew that a weed could be so helpful?
Most people are finding themselves looking at more natural remedies with the threat of antibiotics not working anymore, and most health associations encourage it. If people really want to learn healthier ways to live they can check out books from the library, talk to the heath care officials, and read web sources on things that are good to eat and that help cure natural aliments.
Other things you should know/be able to use:
Food to eat/drink:
-Coldwater fish: salmon tuna, mackerel=contain nutrients to promote a healthy heart, improve mental function and clarity, and to alleviate depression
-Tea: jasmine, sanpin, oolong tea, white tea=free radical fighters, and reduces risks of heart attack
-Tomatoes=fights cancers of the prostate, lung, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum, esophagus, mouth, breast, and cervix
-Citrus fruits=vitamin C and fights free radicals
-Sweet potatoes=Anticancer compounds, Vitamin A, and beta carotene
-Flaxseed and soybeans=fight breast cancer
-Kiwi=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin A, reduces inflammatory response, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, colon cancer, atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease
-Walnuts=Protects arteries, Alpha linolenic acid, and plant based fatty acids
-Blood oranges=Vitamin C, Colds
-Goji berries=Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration
-Sea buckthorn=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, bioflavonoids, omega-9 fatty acid, anti inflammatory and help tissues heal
-Mangosteens= boost immune health
-Garbanzo beans=Fiber, lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, constipation, digestive problems, keeps blood sugar stable, lower blood pressure
-Mushrooms=Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, cancer preventing properties
Vitamins:
-A=Vision, cell development, and immune function
-C=help make collagen, and fights free radicals
-E=?
-Calcium=bone health
-Magnesium=risk of diabetes drops, osteoporosis, and prevent migraine headaches
-Potassium=control blood pressure
-Fiber=heart disease, intestinal function, and digestive problems, cholesterol and blood sugar
-Folate=rapid cell division and growth such as infancy and pregnancy
-B12=help make DNA, healthy nerve and red blood cells
-B6=nervous system and immune system
-D=promoting calcium absorption, strong bones, lung cancer
-Iron=anemia
-Selenium=free-radical damage and boosts immune function
-K=liver
-Zinc=immune health, proper thyroid function and wound healing, improves sense of smell and taste
Herbs and Healing:
-Aloe Vera=Heal minor burns and sunburns, antifungal, antioxidant, wound healing.
-Astragalus=Bolster the immune system, common cold, upper respiratory infections.
-Bilberry=prevent cataracts, varicose veins, and other circulatory problems. Is used in treating Diabetes.
-Black Cohosh= symptoms of menopause, vaginal dryness, night sweats, hot flashes, menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome. Can lower blood pressure
-Cranberry= prevent urinary tract infections, antioxidant and anticancer activity.
-Dandelion=Source of Vitamin A, liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products minor, and digestive problems.
-Echinacea=treat or prevent colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections. Stimulates the immune system.
-Evening Primrose Oil=Contains gamma-linolenic acid. rheumatoid arthritis, women with PMS, and with breast pain.
-Feverfew=Migraine, headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis.
-Flaxseed and Flaxseed oil=Hot flashes, breast pain, and arthritis. Effective laxative.
-Garlic=Cold or flu, reduce high cholesterol, and plaque in arteries.
-Ginger=Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain.
-Ginkgo=Memory booster, circulation, and better blood flow. Good for Alzheimer’s and senility to tinnitus and macular degeneration.
Its not just taking Vitamins that we should be doing, though they help too. We should also be focusing on what we put into our bodies food and drink wise. It has been shown that certain foods have enough vitamins and nutrients to help fight off different types of diseases. Some examples of foods to eat are: Mushrooms which have Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, and cancer preventing properties; Goji berries which contain Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, and can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration; and Flaxseed and soybeans which help fight breast cancer. These are only a few of the many foods out there that can help fight different disease and give you the essential vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis. One of the main drinks that people can switch to drinking to help them out is tea. There are four different types of tea in the world: Red, Black, White, and Green. The two types of tea that help the most and that doctors recommend drinking every day are white and green to help fight cancer and heart attacks. It is so easy to live healthier just by switching your diet around a little, but even if you don’t do that there are still different types of vitamins that you can take to help you live healthier.
It is a known fact that there are a lot of types of vitamins in the world today and not everyone is going to take every single one of them, but there are a few important ones that you should pay close attention too. When your younger you need lots of Vitamins A, C, and Calcium to help with Vision, cell development, immune function, making collagen, fighting free radicals, and bone growth. Now that your older most of those things are done and you need to worry about a whole new set of vitamins like magnesium, potassium, fiber, iron, and zinc just to name a few, for your every day functions. They keep your body going if you don’t get enough in the foods you eat. Now your wondering if this is enough to keep you healthy and what do you do if you end up sick anyway?
Well there are natural cures out there that you can use to help you instead of antibiotics, since there is a scare about bacteria becoming resistant to them. One of the most well know natural cures to problems is Aloe Vera which helps with healing minor burns and sunburns, antifungal infections, has antioxidants, and is wound healing. The best part is that it is easily grown in your backyard. Another remedy that is well known is Ginger. It helps Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also helps rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain. Also another thing easy to come by since you can find it in most grocery stores. One natural remedy that people aren’t as familiar with is Dandelions. They are a source of Vitamin A, helps the liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products, and digestive problems. Who knew that a weed could be so helpful?
Most people are finding themselves looking at more natural remedies with the threat of antibiotics not working anymore, and most health associations encourage it. If people really want to learn healthier ways to live they can check out books from the library, talk to the heath care officials, and read web sources on things that are good to eat and that help cure natural aliments.
Other things you should know/be able to use:
Food to eat/drink:
-Coldwater fish: salmon tuna, mackerel=contain nutrients to promote a healthy heart, improve mental function and clarity, and to alleviate depression
-Tea: jasmine, sanpin, oolong tea, white tea=free radical fighters, and reduces risks of heart attack
-Tomatoes=fights cancers of the prostate, lung, stomach, pancreas, colon, rectum, esophagus, mouth, breast, and cervix
-Citrus fruits=vitamin C and fights free radicals
-Sweet potatoes=Anticancer compounds, Vitamin A, and beta carotene
-Flaxseed and soybeans=fight breast cancer
-Kiwi=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin A, reduces inflammatory response, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, colon cancer, atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease
-Walnuts=Protects arteries, Alpha linolenic acid, and plant based fatty acids
-Blood oranges=Vitamin C, Colds
-Goji berries=Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Beta carotene, zeaxanthin, can help eyesight and help prevent age-related macular degeneration
-Sea buckthorn=Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, bioflavonoids, omega-9 fatty acid, anti inflammatory and help tissues heal
-Mangosteens= boost immune health
-Garbanzo beans=Fiber, lower cholesterol, prevent heart disease, constipation, digestive problems, keeps blood sugar stable, lower blood pressure
-Mushrooms=Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, selenium, cancer preventing properties
Vitamins:
-A=Vision, cell development, and immune function
-C=help make collagen, and fights free radicals
-E=?
-Calcium=bone health
-Magnesium=risk of diabetes drops, osteoporosis, and prevent migraine headaches
-Potassium=control blood pressure
-Fiber=heart disease, intestinal function, and digestive problems, cholesterol and blood sugar
-Folate=rapid cell division and growth such as infancy and pregnancy
-B12=help make DNA, healthy nerve and red blood cells
-B6=nervous system and immune system
-D=promoting calcium absorption, strong bones, lung cancer
-Iron=anemia
-Selenium=free-radical damage and boosts immune function
-K=liver
-Zinc=immune health, proper thyroid function and wound healing, improves sense of smell and taste
Herbs and Healing:
-Aloe Vera=Heal minor burns and sunburns, antifungal, antioxidant, wound healing.
-Astragalus=Bolster the immune system, common cold, upper respiratory infections.
-Bilberry=prevent cataracts, varicose veins, and other circulatory problems. Is used in treating Diabetes.
-Black Cohosh= symptoms of menopause, vaginal dryness, night sweats, hot flashes, menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome. Can lower blood pressure
-Cranberry= prevent urinary tract infections, antioxidant and anticancer activity.
-Dandelion=Source of Vitamin A, liver detoxify, kidneys eliminate waste products minor, and digestive problems.
-Echinacea=treat or prevent colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections. Stimulates the immune system.
-Evening Primrose Oil=Contains gamma-linolenic acid. rheumatoid arthritis, women with PMS, and with breast pain.
-Feverfew=Migraine, headaches, and rheumatoid arthritis.
-Flaxseed and Flaxseed oil=Hot flashes, breast pain, and arthritis. Effective laxative.
-Garlic=Cold or flu, reduce high cholesterol, and plaque in arteries.
-Ginger=Ease digestive upset, diarrhea, and the urge to vomit. Also rheumatoid arthritis, or common joint and muscle pain.
-Ginkgo=Memory booster, circulation, and better blood flow. Good for Alzheimer’s and senility to tinnitus and macular degeneration.
Jessie J...
This new up and coming star has made quite a few new singles that have hit the top of the chart recently so I have to give her my respect for her as an artist. My favorite song so far of hers is Do It Like a Dude. Most of her songs have a clear cut message for people and this is not different. The reason that I like this song, I guess, is because Im a slight feminist. I think that girls can do the same things as guys and no one can tell us that we can't.
The most popular song of hers right now is Price Tag, which tells the message that we pay too much attention to money and how much material items cost. I agree with this message since everyone is freaking out about money right now, when yes it is a big deal but it shouldn't dictate how we live our lives. The world will go on like it always has, and we aren't in something like the great depression yet so we shouldn't freak out so much.
So my love goes out to Jessie J to keep making new songs with new messages that people need to hear.
The most popular song of hers right now is Price Tag, which tells the message that we pay too much attention to money and how much material items cost. I agree with this message since everyone is freaking out about money right now, when yes it is a big deal but it shouldn't dictate how we live our lives. The world will go on like it always has, and we aren't in something like the great depression yet so we shouldn't freak out so much.
So my love goes out to Jessie J to keep making new songs with new messages that people need to hear.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Tokyopop....
Recent mail from the website had gone a little something like this:
Dear fans,
As we've previously stated in our newsletter, TOKYOPOP.com will go offline early next week. We know that you probably have kept copies of everything you've uploaded (photos, videos, drawings etc.), but we just want to be extra-sure and give you this last reminder so that you can pull anything down from TOKYOPOP.com that you still need.
The last chance to pull your uploads is THIS WEEKEND! After this weekend, you will not have access to material on TOKYOPOP.com.
If you're concerned about losing any data, please act right away! Don't forget to tell your friends about this too, if you think that they're unaware of this.
Thanks, everyone!
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???? If Tokyopop closes down permanently I will have a heart attack and need to shank people. I will fly all the way over to Japan and fix whatever it is that is not letting Tokyopop be amazing anymore and then I will make them make the mangas that I love most. Yaoi.
The end.
What a good story that would be with such a happy ending. Anyway so heres the deal, I hadn't seen that I had a newsletter from them an deleted it on accident, so I have no idea if this is just going to be a short term shut down for maintenance or if it is permanent. Anyone who knows, feel free to leave a comment.
Dear fans,
As we've previously stated in our newsletter, TOKYOPOP.com will go offline early next week. We know that you probably have kept copies of everything you've uploaded (photos, videos, drawings etc.), but we just want to be extra-sure and give you this last reminder so that you can pull anything down from TOKYOPOP.com that you still need.
The last chance to pull your uploads is THIS WEEKEND! After this weekend, you will not have access to material on TOKYOPOP.com.
If you're concerned about losing any data, please act right away! Don't forget to tell your friends about this too, if you think that they're unaware of this.
Thanks, everyone!
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN???? If Tokyopop closes down permanently I will have a heart attack and need to shank people. I will fly all the way over to Japan and fix whatever it is that is not letting Tokyopop be amazing anymore and then I will make them make the mangas that I love most. Yaoi.
The end.
What a good story that would be with such a happy ending. Anyway so heres the deal, I hadn't seen that I had a newsletter from them an deleted it on accident, so I have no idea if this is just going to be a short term shut down for maintenance or if it is permanent. Anyone who knows, feel free to leave a comment.
Friday, April 22, 2011
What you need to know...
Woman turn into monsters each month...
Men: What you need to know.
The easiest thing is just to hide for that week. Trust me, when it comes we don't care where you are as long as your away from us, or bringing us chocolate. That may save your life.
Now I know that some of my guy friends read this so I will put this in here for your benefit. When I am on my period you'll know it. Not only do I become slightly more quiet than normal, but I become so much more evil that I could make a person on America's most wanted list cry. Its bad. And trust me when I say this too, when it happens I speak my mind more than I ever do. If you do something stupid I will probably chew you out along with telling you each and every mistake you have made over the course of your life. Poor you, should have stayed away. When you finally figure out that Im on my period, since you know Im not so nice to begin with, you'll be like oh it must be that little thing that once a month turns them evil and not even superman could defeat them, but it will be too late for you by then. You will go into def con 5 mode and head for the hills though I doubt that that would even save you unless you figure it out early on. If you stick around through the whole thing, your just a sad little tortured dead man. Im going to say sorry now, because we woman have no control over our actions during this time. We think that whatever we do is right, and if you call us overly emotional three things can happen. #1 You should duck and cover because you pretty much signed your own death certificate there. #2 You have just made the girl you like, you mom, or some female that you are fond of start bawling. Way to go ass. #3 you get the silence that you were wanting in the form of you sleeping out in the dog house. FOR A MONTH.
So a note to all you men, try not to make us angry or your life may become very unpleasant very quick.
Here's a list of things that may be exceptable (depending on the person) to keep you out of trouble while shes on her period:
#1 you can't go wrong with flowers(unless shes allergic, then you shouldn't go near flowers) just bring her some flowers randomly and if she asks what they are for just say its because you beautiful. That will knock the bitch points down some.
#2 Do the grocery shopping for her. this will do two things, one, get her comfortable at home taking some time to herself and two, it will give you a chance to surprise her with her favorite ice cream or a piece of cake or something. That way when you get home you will be the hero for bringing her a snack.
#3 If her muscles look tense ask her if you can give her a massage. Being on you period makes you whole body ache but mostly your back so of course she would jump at the chance to make the pain go away. And so far the bitchiness has subsidded becuase you makeing her feel good even when she really isnt't. If this keeps up you may get breakfast in bed the next day.
#4 bubble baths. I know that its kinda weird to take them while your on your period but trust me they make you feel better. Light some candles, get the water warm, play her favorite music, hand her a book and get the heck out. Its her time now not yours. You can play in the bathtub later.
#5 Last but not least is bed. Now I don't know if men often try to get away with doing stuff with a girl who is on her period, but that is a no no. Cause one, we probably aren't feeling it right now and that means your going to have the worst time of you life. So heres the deal, you do what she wants instead of just pouncing like you normally do. If she wants to cuddle you cuddle, if she wants another massage you give it to her, and even if all she wants to do is go to bed you will do it. She doesn't feel good and deserves some rest after what all she has been through.
So this is the first What you need to know posts that Im going to be doing on random stuff that I think people should know.
Men: What you need to know.
The easiest thing is just to hide for that week. Trust me, when it comes we don't care where you are as long as your away from us, or bringing us chocolate. That may save your life.
Now I know that some of my guy friends read this so I will put this in here for your benefit. When I am on my period you'll know it. Not only do I become slightly more quiet than normal, but I become so much more evil that I could make a person on America's most wanted list cry. Its bad. And trust me when I say this too, when it happens I speak my mind more than I ever do. If you do something stupid I will probably chew you out along with telling you each and every mistake you have made over the course of your life. Poor you, should have stayed away. When you finally figure out that Im on my period, since you know Im not so nice to begin with, you'll be like oh it must be that little thing that once a month turns them evil and not even superman could defeat them, but it will be too late for you by then. You will go into def con 5 mode and head for the hills though I doubt that that would even save you unless you figure it out early on. If you stick around through the whole thing, your just a sad little tortured dead man. Im going to say sorry now, because we woman have no control over our actions during this time. We think that whatever we do is right, and if you call us overly emotional three things can happen. #1 You should duck and cover because you pretty much signed your own death certificate there. #2 You have just made the girl you like, you mom, or some female that you are fond of start bawling. Way to go ass. #3 you get the silence that you were wanting in the form of you sleeping out in the dog house. FOR A MONTH.
So a note to all you men, try not to make us angry or your life may become very unpleasant very quick.
Here's a list of things that may be exceptable (depending on the person) to keep you out of trouble while shes on her period:
#1 you can't go wrong with flowers(unless shes allergic, then you shouldn't go near flowers) just bring her some flowers randomly and if she asks what they are for just say its because you beautiful. That will knock the bitch points down some.
#2 Do the grocery shopping for her. this will do two things, one, get her comfortable at home taking some time to herself and two, it will give you a chance to surprise her with her favorite ice cream or a piece of cake or something. That way when you get home you will be the hero for bringing her a snack.
#3 If her muscles look tense ask her if you can give her a massage. Being on you period makes you whole body ache but mostly your back so of course she would jump at the chance to make the pain go away. And so far the bitchiness has subsidded becuase you makeing her feel good even when she really isnt't. If this keeps up you may get breakfast in bed the next day.
#4 bubble baths. I know that its kinda weird to take them while your on your period but trust me they make you feel better. Light some candles, get the water warm, play her favorite music, hand her a book and get the heck out. Its her time now not yours. You can play in the bathtub later.
#5 Last but not least is bed. Now I don't know if men often try to get away with doing stuff with a girl who is on her period, but that is a no no. Cause one, we probably aren't feeling it right now and that means your going to have the worst time of you life. So heres the deal, you do what she wants instead of just pouncing like you normally do. If she wants to cuddle you cuddle, if she wants another massage you give it to her, and even if all she wants to do is go to bed you will do it. She doesn't feel good and deserves some rest after what all she has been through.
So this is the first What you need to know posts that Im going to be doing on random stuff that I think people should know.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Lady Gaga Scandel...
Plagiarizing is a big thing in the music world today and so is Lady Gaga, so when I heard the new song that she came out with I had to stop for a minute. It sounded very familer. Going through my Ipod I noticed that it sounded really similar to a Madonna song, but I thought that surely our Lady Gaga would not Plagiarize. This is her comments and the thoughts of Caryn Ganz That I just read on the front of Yahoo if you haven't read it yet:
"I am not stupid enough to put out a record and be that moronic," Gaga told the NME (via the Prophet Blog) at the top of a rant that began with denial then quickly transformed into rage, indignation, devastation, and religious pandering. It's her very own version of the Five Stages of Grief! We've helpfully diagrammed the conversation below:
Denial:
"No. Listen to me. Why the [expletive]...? I'm a songwriter. I've written loads of music. Why would I try to put out a song and think I'm getting one over on everybody? That's retarded."
[We agree! Tell us more about this, Lady Gaga. Also, we know there was no room for "retarded" among "gay, straight, bi, lesbian, transgender, black, white, beige, Chola, and Orient" on "Born This Way," but it's not nice to use that term as a pejorative, either.]
Rage:
"What a completely ridiculous thing to even question me about. I will look you in your eyes and tell you that I am not dumb enough or moronic enough to think that you are dumb enough or moronic enough not to see that I would have stolen a melody. If you put the songs next to each other, side by side, the only similarities are the chord progression. It's the same one that's been in disco music for the last 50 years. Just because I'm the first [expletive] artist in 25 years to think of putting it on Top 40 radio, it doesn't mean I'm a plagiarist, it means that I'm [expletive] smart."
[Actually, it's not just the chord progression, it's the melody of the chorus. Here, this video that puts the songs next to each other, side by side, will help explain their striking similarities to you. Give this mashup a whirl, too.]
Indignation:
"Nobody in this room at any point looked around and said, 'Oh my God, it's 'Express Yourself.' Not once. Listen. I swear to you. ... It's so funny to hear you say, 'It must have been a homage,' I'm like, NO. When I homage, I [expletive] homage with a big sign saying I've done it. Why would I not do that now?"
[Ooh, juicy stuff! So nobody on your team had the guts to mention this striking similarity to you? Because it's impossible that nobody in your organization heard it, but everyone else on Earth did. Also, tiny nit-picky thing, but we don't think homage is a verb.]
Devastation:
"I just don't want my fans... I don't know. This is exhausting. I just don't wanna perpetuate that [expletive]. I'm sure you want to address it but it's just so ridiculous. I was just [expletive] shell-shocked by it."
[That's fair. And frankly, we admire you for answering questions about it. Most stars would have said "no comment" or had their publicists rush to the rescue. Have we mentioned we love "Telephone"? One of our favorite songs ever!]
Religious Pandering:
[Starts crying] "I feel like honestly that God sent me those lyrics and that melody. When you feel a message to give to the world and people are shooting arrows at it... there's no way for something that pure to be wrong."
[And... you just lost us.]
I completely agree with the author of this article with her comments at the bottom of what Lady Gaga said. Im sorry and I do love Lady Gaga but she needs to man up and take responsibility for the two songs sounding alike because Madonnas song was first. Im also wanting to point out that I have noticed that this isn't the first thing that she has stolen from Madonna. Did anyone else notice the cone boobs? Yeah Madonna had them first. Madonna had also expressed that Lady Gaga was coping her image and now is copying her songs. I think that Lady Gaga just likes Madonna way too much and needs to take a break from listening to her music and watching her videos. Maybe then she will come up with the original crazy stuff that she does that we all know and love.
Books for the month of April...
1. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden's wealthiest families disappeared over forty years ago. All these years later, her aged uncle continues to seek the truth. He hires Mikael Blomvist, a crusading journalist recently trapped by a libel conviction, to investigate. He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they tap into a vein of iniquity and corruption.
2. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
In a world where being of mixed blood is a major liability, Sabina doesn't really fit in. And being an Assassin-the only profession fit for an outcast-doesn't help matters. But she's never brought her work home. Until now.
Her latest mission is uncomfortably complex and threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races. As Sabina scrambles to figure out which side she's on, she uncovers a tangled political web, some nasty facts about her family, and some unexpected new talents. Any of these things could be worryingly life changing, but together the could be fatal...
3. Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Hidden deep beneath Manhattan lies a warren of tunnels, sewers, and galleries, mostly forgotten by those who walk the streets above. There lies the ultimate secret of the Museum Beast. When two grotesquely deformed skeletons are found deep in the mud off the Manhattan shoreline, museum curator Margo Green is called in to aid the investigation. Margo must once again team up with police lieutenant D'Agosta and FBI agent Pendergast, as well as the brilliant Dr. Frock, to try and solve the puzzle. The trail soon leads deep underground, where they will face the awakening of a slumbering nightmare.
4. House and Philosophy. Series Editor: William Irwin Edited by Henry Jacoby. A Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is there more to this self-important genius than gray matter and ego? This book takes a deeper look at House to reveal the philosophical underpinnings of this popular medical drama and its cane-waving curmudgeons most outrageous behavior. What emerges is a remarkable character who is part Sherlock Holmes, part Socratic philosopher, part Nietzschean superman, part Taoist rhetorician, and not at all as screwed up as you might think. With everything from Aristotle to Zen, House and Philosophy takes and engaging look at everyone's favorite misanthropic genius and his team at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital.
5. The Better World Shopping Guide by Ellis Jones
The Better World Shopping Guide is the most comprehensive guide available for socially and environmentally responsible consumers.
Again I did not write any of this, I mainly took the time to copy it from backs of the books. The only time I write something is if I review the book individually. This is just a list of books that I think you should check out and a summary or overview of them. If you would like me to review a book individually leave a comment, or if you like or dislike a book on the list leave a comment. Thanks.
Harriet Vanger, a scion of one of Sweden's wealthiest families disappeared over forty years ago. All these years later, her aged uncle continues to seek the truth. He hires Mikael Blomvist, a crusading journalist recently trapped by a libel conviction, to investigate. He is aided by the pierced and tattooed punk prodigy Lisbeth Salander. Together they tap into a vein of iniquity and corruption.
2. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
In a world where being of mixed blood is a major liability, Sabina doesn't really fit in. And being an Assassin-the only profession fit for an outcast-doesn't help matters. But she's never brought her work home. Until now.
Her latest mission is uncomfortably complex and threatens the fragile peace between the vampire and mage races. As Sabina scrambles to figure out which side she's on, she uncovers a tangled political web, some nasty facts about her family, and some unexpected new talents. Any of these things could be worryingly life changing, but together the could be fatal...
3. Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
Hidden deep beneath Manhattan lies a warren of tunnels, sewers, and galleries, mostly forgotten by those who walk the streets above. There lies the ultimate secret of the Museum Beast. When two grotesquely deformed skeletons are found deep in the mud off the Manhattan shoreline, museum curator Margo Green is called in to aid the investigation. Margo must once again team up with police lieutenant D'Agosta and FBI agent Pendergast, as well as the brilliant Dr. Frock, to try and solve the puzzle. The trail soon leads deep underground, where they will face the awakening of a slumbering nightmare.
4. House and Philosophy. Series Editor: William Irwin Edited by Henry Jacoby. A Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series
Dr. Gregory House is arguably the most complex and challenging antihero in the history of television, but is there more to this self-important genius than gray matter and ego? This book takes a deeper look at House to reveal the philosophical underpinnings of this popular medical drama and its cane-waving curmudgeons most outrageous behavior. What emerges is a remarkable character who is part Sherlock Holmes, part Socratic philosopher, part Nietzschean superman, part Taoist rhetorician, and not at all as screwed up as you might think. With everything from Aristotle to Zen, House and Philosophy takes and engaging look at everyone's favorite misanthropic genius and his team at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital.
5. The Better World Shopping Guide by Ellis Jones
The Better World Shopping Guide is the most comprehensive guide available for socially and environmentally responsible consumers.
Again I did not write any of this, I mainly took the time to copy it from backs of the books. The only time I write something is if I review the book individually. This is just a list of books that I think you should check out and a summary or overview of them. If you would like me to review a book individually leave a comment, or if you like or dislike a book on the list leave a comment. Thanks.
Movies for the month of April...
So Im on a Stieg Larsson kick, and bought The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo series of books and movies so the first three movies are of course going to be those in order. Speaking of order, I order you to watch them if your not squeamish, and I don't mean in the blood and gusts sort of way. There are some pretty Graphic rape scenes and there is some blood. The only body parts that are show are the girls, and if you have anything against Lesbians don't watch. Also you may want to take my blog posts with a grain of salt because I have nothing against gays. Anyway without further ado...
1. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Also you should check out the book. It has a lot more to it, and is slightly dry but I enjoyed it anyway.
2. The Girl Who Played With Fire
Again slightly dry and long but read it anyway
3. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest
I have put these in order so this is the final of the series.
4. Repo: The Genetic Opera
Its much better than the trailer makes it out to be
5. Super Size Me
Link to the actual movie. Dont watch if you actual like McDonalds.
1. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
Also you should check out the book. It has a lot more to it, and is slightly dry but I enjoyed it anyway.
2. The Girl Who Played With Fire
Again slightly dry and long but read it anyway
3. The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets Nest
I have put these in order so this is the final of the series.
4. Repo: The Genetic Opera
Its much better than the trailer makes it out to be
5. Super Size Me
Link to the actual movie. Dont watch if you actual like McDonalds.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Movies For The Month Of March...
So Im going to drop this down to 5 movies because really I am losing time to go watch them all.
1.) The Princess Bride
Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather to his ill grandson . More than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. One of the best Classics out there.
2.) The Labyrinth
Young Sarah is left home alone by her parents and she has to babysit her little brother Toby. But the baby keeps crying and Sarah, while telling him a story to make him sleep, inadvertently conjures from a fantasy world the Goblin King who steals the child and brings him to his castle in the middle of a labyrinth. Sarah has to rescue him before midnight, or the baby will became a goblin...
3.) Sabrina
Just watch it you'll love it.
4.) Wait Until Dark
5.) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Why yes thank you for noticing that I got stuck on the classics. I hope you like them.
1.) The Princess Bride
Based on William Goldman's novel of the same name, The Princess Bride is staged as a book read by grandfather to his ill grandson . More than a simpering love story, including but not limited to fencing, fighting, torture, death, true love, giants, and pirates. One of the best Classics out there.
2.) The Labyrinth
Young Sarah is left home alone by her parents and she has to babysit her little brother Toby. But the baby keeps crying and Sarah, while telling him a story to make him sleep, inadvertently conjures from a fantasy world the Goblin King who steals the child and brings him to his castle in the middle of a labyrinth. Sarah has to rescue him before midnight, or the baby will became a goblin...
3.) Sabrina
Just watch it you'll love it.
4.) Wait Until Dark
5.) Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Why yes thank you for noticing that I got stuck on the classics. I hope you like them.
Makeup/cleaning your face...
I decided to write this because I have been watching way to many tutorial's on youtube ab0ut what products to buy and how to apply makeup and I thought why not blog about it since I have no idea how to make video's with my camera yet. So hope that this is useful to you, or at least entertaining.
I like to wash my face when I get up in the mornings with three different products while Im in the shower. The first is St. Ives Apricot Scrub, and if you do end up using the I suggest just using it once or twice a week since your dead skin doesn't come back that quickly. I gently rub this around the areas that are really starting to peal and it takes off all the dead skin. This may be a harsh product for some people since I find that it is slightly rough on the face. If you find it to be the same way you should look for a product that doesn't leave your face feeling like it has been man handled. You can play around with different products to see which one works best for you, but make sure that your not allergic to the ingredients in the product before you try it. You don't want to wake up with red splotches all over your face do you?
The next thing that I use is Clean&Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub. Now if you use this it has the beads in it to exfoliate your skin so you don't have to use an exfoliate before it, but you can if you are like me and you really really want that dead skin gone. This product ends up making my face feel fresh and clean and has a cold tingly feeling once your done using it. As I stated before make sure your not allergic before using.
The last thing that I use is Oily Skin Foaming Facial Wash from CO Bigelow, which you should be able to find still at Bath and Body Works if not then I think that it is out of stock but you can find a different version of it at their Website. I use this because I get really oily skin when Im out running around all day, so I need something that will keep it away longer and this helps a lot.
Sometimes I may switch out the above product with LUXIVA Foaming Cleanser Normal/Oily. You should be able to pick this up at you locale Merle Norman, and they have different types for if you have dry skin to normal skin.
Well thats all I have for you now, if you like this enough I may do another on different products or different types of makeup. So comment and let me know what you think!
I like to wash my face when I get up in the mornings with three different products while Im in the shower. The first is St. Ives Apricot Scrub, and if you do end up using the I suggest just using it once or twice a week since your dead skin doesn't come back that quickly. I gently rub this around the areas that are really starting to peal and it takes off all the dead skin. This may be a harsh product for some people since I find that it is slightly rough on the face. If you find it to be the same way you should look for a product that doesn't leave your face feeling like it has been man handled. You can play around with different products to see which one works best for you, but make sure that your not allergic to the ingredients in the product before you try it. You don't want to wake up with red splotches all over your face do you?
The next thing that I use is Clean&Clear Deep Action Exfoliating Scrub. Now if you use this it has the beads in it to exfoliate your skin so you don't have to use an exfoliate before it, but you can if you are like me and you really really want that dead skin gone. This product ends up making my face feel fresh and clean and has a cold tingly feeling once your done using it. As I stated before make sure your not allergic before using.
The last thing that I use is Oily Skin Foaming Facial Wash from CO Bigelow, which you should be able to find still at Bath and Body Works if not then I think that it is out of stock but you can find a different version of it at their Website. I use this because I get really oily skin when Im out running around all day, so I need something that will keep it away longer and this helps a lot.
Sometimes I may switch out the above product with LUXIVA Foaming Cleanser Normal/Oily. You should be able to pick this up at you locale Merle Norman, and they have different types for if you have dry skin to normal skin.
Well thats all I have for you now, if you like this enough I may do another on different products or different types of makeup. So comment and let me know what you think!
Elizabeth Taylor...
I was shocked and horrified a few days ago when I had heard that the lovely Elizabeth Taylor had died. Not only has the world lost and iconic star and beauty, but it has lost a wonderfully lovely person too. My favorite role that she did was when she was in Grease. I am a huge lover of that movie and will now watch it and think of her even more.
The members of the Westboro Baptist Church need to shut up and show some respect for the dead. Ok we get that you don't agree with what she was doing but there is a thing as going to far with what you are saying and just making asses out of yourselves. Stop being rude and leave the grieving family alone. How would you like it if someone decided to go to your family members funeral saying that you were all going to hell and ruining your last chances to pay respects? Grow up and start acting like adults and leave everyone else alone. Worry about yourselves first.
"According to new reports, Elizabeth Taylor’s death troubled actress Zsa Zsa Gabor so much that she was hospitalized with high blood pressure." That was very suprising to hear for me as was hearing that she was getting her leg amputated. I think that Zsa Zsa just needs to take it easy and try to live a healthy life.
The members of the Westboro Baptist Church need to shut up and show some respect for the dead. Ok we get that you don't agree with what she was doing but there is a thing as going to far with what you are saying and just making asses out of yourselves. Stop being rude and leave the grieving family alone. How would you like it if someone decided to go to your family members funeral saying that you were all going to hell and ruining your last chances to pay respects? Grow up and start acting like adults and leave everyone else alone. Worry about yourselves first.
"According to new reports, Elizabeth Taylor’s death troubled actress Zsa Zsa Gabor so much that she was hospitalized with high blood pressure." That was very suprising to hear for me as was hearing that she was getting her leg amputated. I think that Zsa Zsa just needs to take it easy and try to live a healthy life.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Lindsay Lohan...
An ET writer wrote this recently about the Lindsay Lohan scandal:
"Lindsay Lohan appeared in a Los Angeles court March 10 and rejected a plea offer that would have guaranteed her time behind bars.
The embattled actress chose to take her chances by delaying her case until a preliminary hearing with prosecutors and Judge Stephanie Sautner on April 22.
Judge Keith L. Schwartz granted the troubled star a chance to still accept a deal by March 25, where she would appear in court and can plead guilty or no contest and reportedly be sentenced to a possible 3 months in jail.
In the case that Lindsay stands trial, she could face a stiffer penalty for violating her probation stemming from her 2007 drunken driving case. Lindsay is being accused of felony theft by a Venice, CA, jewelry store for stealing a $2,500 necklace which took place in January during her probationary period."
I think that they should just throw her ass in jail already. Shes acting like she is above the law and is showing no respect for the judge or the courts. Shes acting like an entitled princess and she needs to know that she is not the queen of the world and that she is just like everyone else and she shouldn't get special treatment. If Martha Stewart can do time so can Lindsay. She stole a necklace and correct me if Im wrong but this isn't the first thing she has stolen. She does drugs and drinks way too much, so how can she be a positive role model anymore, let alone a contributing member to society? I say she needs to get locked up, because clearly rehab is not working for her.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Victoria Beckham...
My most favorite starlet at the moment is of course the fabulous Victoria Beckham. Not only does she have a gorgeous husband and beautiful children but she can sing and she has her own clothing line. What I wouldn't give to be in her shoes right now. I don't know if I told you this already but I have recently gotten my hair cut really short in kind of the pob style. For those of you who do not know what the pob is yet, it is the posh bob that was recently made popular again by Victoria Beckham. Rumor has it that most salons do three pobs a day. Well, Im kinda of going with the Beckham madness with a slight twist. Normally the pob has a sweeping bang in the front, while mine has shorter bangs instead. I thought that I should shake things up a little. Anyway, now that I have rediscovered how beautiful Victoria is, I have been wanting to steal some makeup ideas for myself. The one that I thought was the best at capturing Victorias full look is by Total Beauty Tv. The other one that I thought did a pretty good job was by FashionFace.tv. So if you want to try the Victoria Beckham look at some point in the near future, these links are the best to use.
Not only did I look up makeup though, when it comes to Victoria. I looked up her clothing line as well. Check it out if you would like.
Not only did I look up makeup though, when it comes to Victoria. I looked up her clothing line as well. Check it out if you would like.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Charlie Sheen....
You knew I would go there eventually. He is the most talked about star right now, and I don't know if that is good or bad. Before I go into talking about this I wanted to post at least one of the latest interviews in case you haven't seen it yet.
Without further ado, my ranting may start now. So I am actually really worried about Charlie Sheen and how his life is going right now. It seems like he has taken so many different drugs that his brain is now wired to think differently. During that interview, while I was watching I was thinking 'normally you wouldn't say half the stuff that is coming out of his mouth.' He says that he is too smart to take certain types of blends because thats how people go down, but if he was really that smart he wouldn't have started drugs at all or at least not gotten his show canceled over them. They say that if you are on meth for about a two years, if you don't quit you have three years left of living. This makes me wonder how long Charlie has to live, because we all know he has done a lot of different drugs that probably don't mix. I really hope that he is and will stay clean. He actually used to be one of my favorite actors of all time, Im now just waiting for him to get back to normal.
Also one more thing, I want to know what people think of the fraze Winning. Think its a nice catch fraze or wish you could stop hearing it already? Let me know.
Without further ado, my ranting may start now. So I am actually really worried about Charlie Sheen and how his life is going right now. It seems like he has taken so many different drugs that his brain is now wired to think differently. During that interview, while I was watching I was thinking 'normally you wouldn't say half the stuff that is coming out of his mouth.' He says that he is too smart to take certain types of blends because thats how people go down, but if he was really that smart he wouldn't have started drugs at all or at least not gotten his show canceled over them. They say that if you are on meth for about a two years, if you don't quit you have three years left of living. This makes me wonder how long Charlie has to live, because we all know he has done a lot of different drugs that probably don't mix. I really hope that he is and will stay clean. He actually used to be one of my favorite actors of all time, Im now just waiting for him to get back to normal.
Also one more thing, I want to know what people think of the fraze Winning. Think its a nice catch fraze or wish you could stop hearing it already? Let me know.
Michelle Phan....
If you have not heard of this makeup goddess yet get your but on youtube and watch her videos. Now I know some of you probably like the natural look thats in right now, but at some point you know you are going to be putting on makeup and she is the girl you should turn too. Not only does she give makeup advice and tips she also shows you different treatments for you face and home made acne washes. If you go to her Channel on youtube it has the new uploaded video plus all the older ones on the side bar in case you want to go back to remember how that look goes. Michelle Phan is also the spokesperson for Lancome Cosmetics which is a brand that prides itself on natural products. I have yet to try it since I think it is only sold online right now, but I have tried most of the treatments that Michelle Phan has made up that are also some of the cosmetics that Lancome sells. Lancome also sells specialized brushes and travel packs in case you go on a trip but don't want to take all your make up with you.
On the note of brushes, I wanted to say that Michelle's video on how to clean brushes actually worked rather well. I not only used the dish soap and olive oil on my makeup brushes but also on my paint brushes and they were as good as new when I was done with them. It was a lot cheaper than buying the makeup remover or cleaner for the brushes and I already had the items I needed laying around the house!
On the note of brushes, I wanted to say that Michelle's video on how to clean brushes actually worked rather well. I not only used the dish soap and olive oil on my makeup brushes but also on my paint brushes and they were as good as new when I was done with them. It was a lot cheaper than buying the makeup remover or cleaner for the brushes and I already had the items I needed laying around the house!
Books for the Month of March...
Heres another list of books that I think are good, and have just discovered this month.
1.) Kitty and the Midnight Hour- Carrie Vaughn
Kitty Norville is a midnight-shift DJ for a Denver radio station?and a werewolf in the closet. Her new late-night advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged is a raging success, but it?s Kitty who can use some help. With one sexy werewolf-hunter and a few homicidal undead on her tail, Kitty may have bitten off more than she can chew?
2.) The Missing Ink- Karen Olson
Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and owner of The Painted Lady, catering to high-profile clients in Las Vegas. But in her free time, she does a little investigating too - because murder really gets under her skin. . . . When a girl makes an appointment to get devotion ink with the name of her fiancé embedded in a heart, Brett takes the job, but the girl never shows. The next thing Brett knows, the police are looking for her mysterious client and the name she wanted on the tattoo isn't the name of her fiancé. An alliance with an unlikely partner leads Brett to a dead body, a suave Englishman, and an Elvis karaoke bar. And who is the tattooed stranger stalking her? Brett draws lines between the clues, unwittingly putting herself in danger. But she intends to see justice done, since death, like a tattoo, is permanent. . . .
3.) Crank- Ellen Hopkins
This is a story about a monster. Not a dragon or a mythological beast, but a very real, very destructive monster--crystal meth--that takes hold of seventeen-year-old Kristina Snow and transforms her into her reckless alter-ego Bree. Based on her own daughter's addiction to crystal meth, Ellen Hopkins' novel-in-verse is a vivid, transfixing look into teenage drug use. Told in Kristina's voice, it provides a realistic portrayal of the tortured logic of an addict.
4.) Glass House- Rachel Caine
Claire Danvers is a freshman at college in Morganville, Texas. It’s an unprestigious college in equally unprestgious small college town. Clever and geeky, Claire never expected to fit in with the in-crowd of fashionable and popular girls but when she inadvertently makes an enemy of the clique’s leader Monica, she had no idea how bad things would get. Unable to stay in the dorm, Claire looks for off-campus accommodation and answers an advert in the paper for a room-to-let in a creepy old shared house. Accepted into the house, she finally feels like she is making some real friends, even if they are a little odd. Firstly, there is Michael the owner of the house, he’s only eighteen and a complete night owl. In fact, nobody has ever seen him during the day. Ever. Eve, a Goth girl who works at the local coffee shop and is a fellow roommate in the Glass House swears that Michael’s okay and is not a vampire and she would know because she’s checked…. Although, she also claims that Morganville is a town run by vampires, so she could just be crazy. Finally, there is Shane. He’s eighteen and although he doesn’t seem to do anything much all day apart from make chilli and kill zombies whilst playing computer games, Claire thinks he’s totally cool. Her new roommates are the best thing about living in Morganville because, as it turns out, Eve isn’t crazy and the town is run by vampires. In Morganville you have two choices - you either work for the vampires and have their protection or you are fair game. When Monica says she’s going to see Claire dead, she really means it. Luckily Claire’s new friends have her back and they hatch a plan to deal with the vampires and help her stay alive. However, Morganville is a town full of secrets and some of the roommates have secrets of their own…
5.) Maximum Ride- James Patterson
Max and the Flock, children with wings, have run away from the School, the lab complex where they spent the first part of their lives locked in cages and experimented on. After four years, their hiding place has been discovered and Angel, the youngest, is captured. The others must get her back and find answers to their own questions along the way.
1.) Kitty and the Midnight Hour- Carrie Vaughn
Kitty Norville is a midnight-shift DJ for a Denver radio station?and a werewolf in the closet. Her new late-night advice show for the supernaturally disadvantaged is a raging success, but it?s Kitty who can use some help. With one sexy werewolf-hunter and a few homicidal undead on her tail, Kitty may have bitten off more than she can chew?
2.) The Missing Ink- Karen Olson
Brett Kavanaugh is a tattoo artist and owner of The Painted Lady, catering to high-profile clients in Las Vegas. But in her free time, she does a little investigating too - because murder really gets under her skin. . . . When a girl makes an appointment to get devotion ink with the name of her fiancé embedded in a heart, Brett takes the job, but the girl never shows. The next thing Brett knows, the police are looking for her mysterious client and the name she wanted on the tattoo isn't the name of her fiancé. An alliance with an unlikely partner leads Brett to a dead body, a suave Englishman, and an Elvis karaoke bar. And who is the tattooed stranger stalking her? Brett draws lines between the clues, unwittingly putting herself in danger. But she intends to see justice done, since death, like a tattoo, is permanent. . . .
3.) Crank- Ellen Hopkins
This is a story about a monster. Not a dragon or a mythological beast, but a very real, very destructive monster--crystal meth--that takes hold of seventeen-year-old Kristina Snow and transforms her into her reckless alter-ego Bree. Based on her own daughter's addiction to crystal meth, Ellen Hopkins' novel-in-verse is a vivid, transfixing look into teenage drug use. Told in Kristina's voice, it provides a realistic portrayal of the tortured logic of an addict.
4.) Glass House- Rachel Caine
Claire Danvers is a freshman at college in Morganville, Texas. It’s an unprestigious college in equally unprestgious small college town. Clever and geeky, Claire never expected to fit in with the in-crowd of fashionable and popular girls but when she inadvertently makes an enemy of the clique’s leader Monica, she had no idea how bad things would get. Unable to stay in the dorm, Claire looks for off-campus accommodation and answers an advert in the paper for a room-to-let in a creepy old shared house. Accepted into the house, she finally feels like she is making some real friends, even if they are a little odd. Firstly, there is Michael the owner of the house, he’s only eighteen and a complete night owl. In fact, nobody has ever seen him during the day. Ever. Eve, a Goth girl who works at the local coffee shop and is a fellow roommate in the Glass House swears that Michael’s okay and is not a vampire and she would know because she’s checked…. Although, she also claims that Morganville is a town run by vampires, so she could just be crazy. Finally, there is Shane. He’s eighteen and although he doesn’t seem to do anything much all day apart from make chilli and kill zombies whilst playing computer games, Claire thinks he’s totally cool. Her new roommates are the best thing about living in Morganville because, as it turns out, Eve isn’t crazy and the town is run by vampires. In Morganville you have two choices - you either work for the vampires and have their protection or you are fair game. When Monica says she’s going to see Claire dead, she really means it. Luckily Claire’s new friends have her back and they hatch a plan to deal with the vampires and help her stay alive. However, Morganville is a town full of secrets and some of the roommates have secrets of their own…
5.) Maximum Ride- James Patterson
Max and the Flock, children with wings, have run away from the School, the lab complex where they spent the first part of their lives locked in cages and experimented on. After four years, their hiding place has been discovered and Angel, the youngest, is captured. The others must get her back and find answers to their own questions along the way.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Raise Your Glass....
I have always loved the singer Pink, and think that her music sends a good message to girls everywhere. From the song Stupid Girls to Fucking Perfect, you get the clear message that you should just be who you are and not try to fit in with anyone else, because they aren't you and you are beautiful. I have recently started believing that too, so I've kind of decided to shed my old skin and become a new, happier me. I say why the hell let the rest of the world try to bring me down and tell me how to be? I'm going to be happy just being me. I have started this transformation not only by starting this blog but by getting a really really really short hair cut. Whether its a hair cut or new makeup I suggest that everyone does something that makes them happy and shows that they are beautiful how they are. Be a dirty little freak, and tell the world who cares! Just be yourself and have fun, don't let anything get you down this week. If you start to feel bad turn on the song Raise Your Glass by Pink and Im sure that will cheer you up. It works for me. Just play it in the car or around the house, sing along and dance and get yourself feeling happy again. Don't let the world define who you are. Its your choice of who you want to be, no one else can make that choice for you.
Monday, March 7, 2011
What Do You Get When...
You have UTI, your period, strep throat, a sprained knee, a fever, puking, and an allergic reaction to some medicine? Two ER trips and a wasted weekends. I haved been slightly out of it for the whole entire weekend because of these things and now I feel sad to come out of this stupor and realize how much study time and time that I could have used to apply for jobs is wasted. This all could have been much better if my doctor had actually charted the medicene he gave me (he said he did but I doubt it) because I was so out of it I had no idea what UTI medicene I was taking.
Anyway, I have midterms this week and now I have only 3 days to study for them. If I wasn't so weak I would hit something. I hope that I can actually make it to school, because today is the first day that I haven't had a fever. If I keep my fever down and gone I can go but if not my midterms are going to end badly. Wish me luck.
Anyway, I have midterms this week and now I have only 3 days to study for them. If I wasn't so weak I would hit something. I hope that I can actually make it to school, because today is the first day that I haven't had a fever. If I keep my fever down and gone I can go but if not my midterms are going to end badly. Wish me luck.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Devil May Cry.....
So I had bought Devil May Cry 1-3 around Christmas and just hadn't gotten around to playing them, but last night I pulled out the first one and was addicted. I played for at least 5 hours straight and Im still not bored with it. Every time I defeat a mission it gets harder and harder. So far I've gotten B and C rank on everything, that way when I beat the game I can go back through and try to get S rank. I hear that if you get S rank all the way through the game you unlock different characters that you can play as and different levels of difficulty. Now I only find one problem with this game, and thats at the beginning I had no idea what I was doing and had to use a walkthrough. The very first mission I had no idea that I was supposed to hit the thing on the wall and I just kept running around trying to find what I was missing. Finally I couldn't take it anymore and I found a walkthrough that helped me. This is the Best walkthrough ever, at least in my opinion. So overall I am loving this game but still not done with it, so I'll probably give you an update when I finish it.
Rating: 10/10
Rating: 10/10
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber...
In her small town, dubbed "Dullsville," sixteen-year-old Raven — a vampire-crazed goth-girl — is an outcast. But not for long... The intriguing and rumored-to-be haunted mansion on top of Benson Hill has stood vacant and boarded-up for years. That is, until its mysteriously strange new occupants move in. Who are these creepy people — especially the handsome, dark, and elusive Alexander Sterling? Or rather, what are they? Could the town prattle actually ring true? Are they vampires? Raven, who secretly covets a vampire kiss, both at the risk of her own mortality and Alexander's loving trust, is dying to uncover the truth.
This was one of the first vampire books that I had ever read (way before Twilight) and I instantly fell in love with the thought of vampires and romance. If only my high school life had gone this way. Sigh. Anyway, this book is good if you want to read about teenage romance. Not for the hardcore romancers but for the more soft at heart, mushy types. I personally thought it was a very good read but you will have to be the judge of that. Raven is one of my favorite characters, not only because she goth and the main character, but because she is spunky and does her own thing all the time. She never conforms to what people think she should be like, even though she ends up getting picked on all the time. Alexander is the most gorgeous goth guy I have ever heard of. Not only is he passionate and romantic, but hes an artist. What more could a girl want. Becky is my least favorite character in the book. It seems to me like she only sticks with Raven because shes the only one that accepts her and doesn't bully her. They have nothing in common and I fail to see how they could be friends for so long. Trevor is actually a favorite character of mine. Not only does he spice this up but I think he has a little something besides hate hidden up his sleeve for Raven.
Rating: 10/10
Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick..
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.
This book totally blew my mind. Every time I thought I had figured out what was going to happen it went a completely different way. It was amazing how someone could come up with a story like this. Nora the main character is probably my second favorite character only to Patch. Not only am I intrigued by his mysteriousness, but I love his attitude. The only thing that I think that I don't like about Nora is how she gives in to people so easily, like Patch. But I forgive her because who wouldn't give in to him, come on.
Rating: 10/10
Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber...
Beware of a kiss under the full moon. It will change your life forever.
Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves—Legend's Run is famous for them. She's used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend's Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. But when, after an unnerving visit with a psychic, she encounters a pack of wolves and gorgeous, enigmatic Brandon, she must discover whether his transformation is more than legend or just a trick of the shadows in the moonlight.Her best friends may never forgive her if she gives up her perfect boyfriend, Nash, for Brandon, who's from the wrong side of town. But she can't deny her attraction or the strong pull he has on her. Brandon may be Celeste's hero, or he may be the most dangerous creature she could encounter in the woods of Legend's Run.Psychic predictions, generations-old secrets, a town divided, and the possibility of falling in love with a hot and heroic werewolf are the perfect formula for what happens . . . once in a full moon.
I think I am in love with this book. Truly. I can find some similarities to Vampire Kisses, like the romance factor and the outcast, but other than that it is a book all its own. The beginning is a little slow but not really dull at all. Once you start you get really into it and you can't put it down. At least I couldn't. I read it in and hour. Mind you I am a book worm so I don't expect you to read books as fast as I do, but this book was good. I like the main character and think she has a good personality, and the lover boy is totally typical dream boat material. Even if your not into the supernatural you would like this as a cute read.
Rating: 9/10
Saturday, February 12, 2011
The Roommate.....
Summary: An emotionally unstable college freshman grows obsessed with her unsuspecting roommate.
I shudder when I think of this movie now. Not only do I not want to live in a dorm, but I am also going to check the backgrounds of every new friend I make....
Ok so Im not going to take it that far, but this movie really did raise the hairs on the back of my neck. It was very suspenseful and had a great plot for a horror film. I loved how every time Rebbecca did something bad the next time it got worse and worse, until she got to the point where she didn't mind killing people. It was more like she was in love with her roommate, Sara, than just plain obsessed with her. At some points I found myself yelling at the screen in either rage or terror for whatever Rebbecca was doing, but at the same time I somehow felt myself feeling sorry for her. Now that the movie is over I kind of wonder if the director had an idea for a background on that character and what in her life that would drive her to become the way she is. Maybe I'm just trying to delve too deep into a movie, but I'm a scientist that has to have a reason for everything. For every action there is and equal and opposite reaction.
Anyway this movie was really amazing and I think that it is a must see, if not in the theater at least at home.
Rating: 9/10
I shudder when I think of this movie now. Not only do I not want to live in a dorm, but I am also going to check the backgrounds of every new friend I make....
Ok so Im not going to take it that far, but this movie really did raise the hairs on the back of my neck. It was very suspenseful and had a great plot for a horror film. I loved how every time Rebbecca did something bad the next time it got worse and worse, until she got to the point where she didn't mind killing people. It was more like she was in love with her roommate, Sara, than just plain obsessed with her. At some points I found myself yelling at the screen in either rage or terror for whatever Rebbecca was doing, but at the same time I somehow felt myself feeling sorry for her. Now that the movie is over I kind of wonder if the director had an idea for a background on that character and what in her life that would drive her to become the way she is. Maybe I'm just trying to delve too deep into a movie, but I'm a scientist that has to have a reason for everything. For every action there is and equal and opposite reaction.
Anyway this movie was really amazing and I think that it is a must see, if not in the theater at least at home.
Rating: 9/10
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wedding fun...
So my cousin is getting married in Sept. We went wedding dress and brides maid dress shopping all yesterday so when I finally got home I fell asleep without posting anything at all. Bad me.
Anyway so yesterday started out with me having to meet my counselor to get another class for school. I go to the advising center to tell them I have an appointment and say my counselors name, and a man standing there is like "oh no, hes freaky." My eyes got really big and I was starting to freak out, because come on who wants freaky counselor? He starts laughing and goes "don't worry thats me." I just about hit him. He actually had me worried there. SO I got my class and then I had to go straight to David's Bridal. I only had to try on one dress while my cousin tried on at least seven.I ended up getting bored and trying on lots of random dresses just for fun to entertain myself while I had to wait. The last dress that I had tried on looked like this. It slightly scared everyone.
After all was said and done at David's Bridal we ate lunch and then had to go to another Bridal shop an hour away. My cousin didn't like any of the dresses there and had a favorite at David's Bridal, so we at least have all the dresses taken care of. The only problem is that the brown dress I have to wear makes me look sickly pale so I have to get a tan. So not happy about that. Im a very pale Irish girl who does not look good with a tan. Oh well.
So that was my day yesterday. Oh joy.
Anyway so yesterday started out with me having to meet my counselor to get another class for school. I go to the advising center to tell them I have an appointment and say my counselors name, and a man standing there is like "oh no, hes freaky." My eyes got really big and I was starting to freak out, because come on who wants freaky counselor? He starts laughing and goes "don't worry thats me." I just about hit him. He actually had me worried there. SO I got my class and then I had to go straight to David's Bridal. I only had to try on one dress while my cousin tried on at least seven.I ended up getting bored and trying on lots of random dresses just for fun to entertain myself while I had to wait. The last dress that I had tried on looked like this. It slightly scared everyone.
After all was said and done at David's Bridal we ate lunch and then had to go to another Bridal shop an hour away. My cousin didn't like any of the dresses there and had a favorite at David's Bridal, so we at least have all the dresses taken care of. The only problem is that the brown dress I have to wear makes me look sickly pale so I have to get a tan. So not happy about that. Im a very pale Irish girl who does not look good with a tan. Oh well.
So that was my day yesterday. Oh joy.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Beautiful by Amy Reed
Summary:
When Cassie moves from the tiny town where she has always lived to a suburb of Seattle, she is determined to leave her boring, good-girl existence behind. This is Cassie's chance to stop being invisible and become the kind of girl who's worth noticing. Stepping into her new identity turns out to be easier that Cassie could have ever imagined...one moment, one choice, changes everything. Cassie is trapped in a swift downward spiral tinged with violence and abuse and no one-not even the one person she thought she could trust-can help her now.
I was just wonder if those of you who have also read it thought that it was as messed up as I did. Not only do her parents seem to not care about her and act very superficial, but her so called best friend threatens her most of the time if she doesn't do what she wants. She has a very alarming way of thinking that makes you wonder if she should be on anti-depressants the whole time, and then she just lets some guy have sex with her just to secure her image. Not only is that messed up but I don't think that is close to most of teenagers lives. At least it doesn't even come close to my high school days, and trust me I was no angel. The parts that I liked about this book were when Sarah showed up and you thought that Cassie might be getting closer to her only for her to do a 180. I don't like how Sarah was written off far too soon, this book should have been longer and expanded on their relationship. It is horrible that they finally start connecting at the very end when there isn't really a chance for a good outcome.
I've decided that If I write up things like this on books or movies that Im going to rate them 1 out of 10. 1 being don't read/watch unless you life depends on it and 10 being you wont put down till its done.
Rating: 6/10
When Cassie moves from the tiny town where she has always lived to a suburb of Seattle, she is determined to leave her boring, good-girl existence behind. This is Cassie's chance to stop being invisible and become the kind of girl who's worth noticing. Stepping into her new identity turns out to be easier that Cassie could have ever imagined...one moment, one choice, changes everything. Cassie is trapped in a swift downward spiral tinged with violence and abuse and no one-not even the one person she thought she could trust-can help her now.
I was just wonder if those of you who have also read it thought that it was as messed up as I did. Not only do her parents seem to not care about her and act very superficial, but her so called best friend threatens her most of the time if she doesn't do what she wants. She has a very alarming way of thinking that makes you wonder if she should be on anti-depressants the whole time, and then she just lets some guy have sex with her just to secure her image. Not only is that messed up but I don't think that is close to most of teenagers lives. At least it doesn't even come close to my high school days, and trust me I was no angel. The parts that I liked about this book were when Sarah showed up and you thought that Cassie might be getting closer to her only for her to do a 180. I don't like how Sarah was written off far too soon, this book should have been longer and expanded on their relationship. It is horrible that they finally start connecting at the very end when there isn't really a chance for a good outcome.
I've decided that If I write up things like this on books or movies that Im going to rate them 1 out of 10. 1 being don't read/watch unless you life depends on it and 10 being you wont put down till its done.
Rating: 6/10
Monday, February 7, 2011
Books for the month of Februray....
So here is a list of five books that I have read this month that I think some people may want to check out. Its only going to be a list of five instead of 10 like with the movies because I have figured out that people don't read as much as they watch movies. I do read a lot more but I'm not going to force you all to read as many books as I do.
1. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
That hot guy tied to Lissianna Argeneau’s bed? He’s not dessert—he’s the main course!
Lissianna has been spending her centuries pining for Mr. Right, not just a quick snack, and this sexy guy she finds in her bed looks like he might be a candidate. But there’s another, more pressing issue: her tendency to faint at the sign of blood… an especially annoying quirk for a vampire. Her mother thinks she has the perfect solution, and serves up the therapist on a silver platter (or at least a wrought iron bed). Of course it doesn’t hurt that this psychologist has a delicious looking neck.
What kind of cold-blooded vampire woman could resist a bite of that? Dr. Gregory Hewitt recovers from the shock of waking up in a stranger’s bedroom pretty quickly—once he sees a gorgeous woman about to treat him to a wild night of passion. But is it possible for the good doctor find true love with a hemophobic vampire vixen, or will he be just a good meal?
That’s a question Dr. Greg might be willing to sink his teeth into… if he can just get Lissianna to bite.
2. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human... until the cold makes him shift back again.
Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human—or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.
3. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Mercy Thompson's life is not exactly normal. Her next-door neighbor is a werewolf. Her former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a VW bus for a vampire. But then, Mercy isn't exactly normal herself.
4. Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
Anita Blake may be small and young, but vampires call her the Executioner. Anita is a necromancer and vampire hunter in a time when vampires are protected by law--as long as they don't get too nasty. Now someone's killing innocent vampires and Anita agrees--with a bit of vampiric arm-twisting--to help figure out who and why.
Trust is a luxury Anita can't afford when her allies aren't human. The city's most powerful vampire, Nikolaos, is 1,000 years old and looks like a 10-year-old girl. The second most powerful vampire, Jean-Claude, is interested in more than just Anita's professional talents, but the feisty necromancer isn't playing along--yet. This popular series has a wild energy and humor, and some very appealing characters--both dead and alive.
5. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
High School, on the outskirts of Chicago , everyone knows that south-siders mixing with north-siders can be explosive. So when Brittany Ellis and Alejandro “Alex” Fuentes are forced to be lab partners in chemistry class, this human experiment leads to unexpected revelations – that Brittany ’s flawless reputation is a cover for her troubled home life, that Alex’s bad-boy persona hides his desire to break free from gang ties, and that when they’re together, life somehow makes more sense. Breaking through the stereotypes and expectations that threaten to keep Brittany and Alex apart, Perfect Chemistry takes readers to both sides of the tracks in a passionate love story about looking beneath the surface.
I took all of the summary's from google and did not write them myself. Hop eyou have fun reading.
1. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
That hot guy tied to Lissianna Argeneau’s bed? He’s not dessert—he’s the main course!
Lissianna has been spending her centuries pining for Mr. Right, not just a quick snack, and this sexy guy she finds in her bed looks like he might be a candidate. But there’s another, more pressing issue: her tendency to faint at the sign of blood… an especially annoying quirk for a vampire. Her mother thinks she has the perfect solution, and serves up the therapist on a silver platter (or at least a wrought iron bed). Of course it doesn’t hurt that this psychologist has a delicious looking neck.
What kind of cold-blooded vampire woman could resist a bite of that? Dr. Gregory Hewitt recovers from the shock of waking up in a stranger’s bedroom pretty quickly—once he sees a gorgeous woman about to treat him to a wild night of passion. But is it possible for the good doctor find true love with a hemophobic vampire vixen, or will he be just a good meal?
That’s a question Dr. Greg might be willing to sink his teeth into… if he can just get Lissianna to bite.
2. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human... until the cold makes him shift back again.
Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human—or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.
3. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Mercy Thompson's life is not exactly normal. Her next-door neighbor is a werewolf. Her former boss is a gremlin. And she's fixing a VW bus for a vampire. But then, Mercy isn't exactly normal herself.
4. Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
Anita Blake may be small and young, but vampires call her the Executioner. Anita is a necromancer and vampire hunter in a time when vampires are protected by law--as long as they don't get too nasty. Now someone's killing innocent vampires and Anita agrees--with a bit of vampiric arm-twisting--to help figure out who and why.
Trust is a luxury Anita can't afford when her allies aren't human. The city's most powerful vampire, Nikolaos, is 1,000 years old and looks like a 10-year-old girl. The second most powerful vampire, Jean-Claude, is interested in more than just Anita's professional talents, but the feisty necromancer isn't playing along--yet. This popular series has a wild energy and humor, and some very appealing characters--both dead and alive.
5. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
High School, on the outskirts of Chicago , everyone knows that south-siders mixing with north-siders can be explosive. So when Brittany Ellis and Alejandro “Alex” Fuentes are forced to be lab partners in chemistry class, this human experiment leads to unexpected revelations – that Brittany ’s flawless reputation is a cover for her troubled home life, that Alex’s bad-boy persona hides his desire to break free from gang ties, and that when they’re together, life somehow makes more sense. Breaking through the stereotypes and expectations that threaten to keep Brittany and Alex apart, Perfect Chemistry takes readers to both sides of the tracks in a passionate love story about looking beneath the surface.
I took all of the summary's from google and did not write them myself. Hop eyou have fun reading.
Movies for the month of Feburary...
Im going to start a thing called movies for the month of. Its going to be movies that I have watched this month and that I think that others will enjoy. I will keep it to 10 so you don't have an overload of movies and not enough time to check them out.
1. Leon: The Proffessional
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns4vh_xAn98
2. Ginger Snaps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN86SzY5RCk
3. RED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMCh4etBbkU
4. Knight and Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQxTlf2MazA
5. Repo the Gentic Opera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xETgGym8cnE
6.Ringu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Z-MOqAvtY
7.The Howling I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A31Nzr6ih9U
8.Natasha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJkv67-vRY4
9.50 First Dates
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErjP5xMTc8I
10.Breakfast at Tiffanys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urQVzgEO_w8
Hope you all enjoy it like I did.
1. Leon: The Proffessional
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns4vh_xAn98
2. Ginger Snaps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN86SzY5RCk
3. RED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMCh4etBbkU
4. Knight and Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQxTlf2MazA
5. Repo the Gentic Opera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xETgGym8cnE
6.Ringu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Z-MOqAvtY
7.The Howling I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A31Nzr6ih9U
8.Natasha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJkv67-vRY4
9.50 First Dates
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErjP5xMTc8I
10.Breakfast at Tiffanys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urQVzgEO_w8
Hope you all enjoy it like I did.
Mumford and Sons...
I am in love with this band. Not only do they write good pieces but they bring a new genre of music to the table here in America. They are a folk rock band who formed in 2007 and have become pretty famous here in the old U S of A since then. My favorite song still to date is Little Lion Man. It makes me feel like I'm somewhere else in the world at a bonfire and should be up dancing around with other people. When they come back I will deffenitly be getting tickets to there concert, I don't care how far I have to travel to see them. They are worth it. To me it feels like a whole new experience listening to this kind of music, since normally I only listen to various types of rock but have never heard folk rock before. I am so glad that I decided to broaden my horizons and give Mumford and Sons a chance, because now they are one of my favorite bands to listen to.
Classical Music.....
I have always loved classical music. I used to play the Piano for several years and was obsessed with learning how to play every piece of classical music I could get my hands on. But not only was playing it the reason that I loved it so much, but it was because it seemed to change my mood to fit the music. Classical music is like a bird in flight, or the feelings of the person that wrote it. With a bird it can change course at any second, change its mind about where its going. It can swoop up or down, zig left or right, just like a persons emotions. Classical music changes feelings often and with it my mood. If its fast paced I feel energetic, if its slow I want to curl up with a book or take a nap. You feel so much when you listen to this type of music, and you don't have very much time to analyze how you feel about it since it changes so fast to the next stanza. I feel amazed at how people can come up with this type of music. How much emotion must they be feeling to create this work? Who are they thinking of when writing it? I guess I will never know until I try to write a symphony my self.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
This is me
Hello,
This is my new blog and Im going to be writing about random things that happen in my daily life. It ma be completely crazy, entertaining, or utterly boring but thats up to how you view it. So this is just me saying Hi and thank you for reading.
This is my new blog and Im going to be writing about random things that happen in my daily life. It ma be completely crazy, entertaining, or utterly boring but thats up to how you view it. So this is just me saying Hi and thank you for reading.
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