Slytherin Pride

     What a week. I am not joking or exaggerating when I say that this week has been rough on me. And it was/is an extremely short week for me. We had ended up getting a snow day on Monday, since it had snowed a whole lot on Sunday night (like, 3 or 4 feet). So I got to stay home and procrastinate an extra day. And I am going on a school trip for the Envirothon challenge thingy tomorrow. I have no idea what that's going to be like. But it will be the first time that I go some place overnight for a school thing. I'm pumped.


     So this week. I don't 100% understand why it was so rough on me. Tuesday I came home and was kind of depressed. I mean, nothing was able to cheer me up, not even Tumblr. I think the only reason I didn't end that day completely upset was because of John's video, and the fact that I had 'the people in the airport think that I'm crazy' stuck in my mind all evening. Really, it amazes me how something like that can make me feel. Then on Wednesday I was angry, mainly because of a stupid discussion my mom tried having with me. Through text. Honestly, don't ever try to have a serious discussion with anyone like that. It does not help the situation. I was also pretty tired this week. I ended up napping most of Wednesday night, and I went to bed early. This resulted in the good part of my week. I woke up today, and for the first time in a long long long time, I wasn't tired or falling asleep in class. 


     Also, I joined Pottermore. What an experience that was. I got my wand, Redwood with dragon heart string,  which is really cool. Then I moved on to sorting. And I got sorted into Slytherin. I can honestly say that I was not happy with it initially. I almost cried. Throughout all of my Harry Potter years, I have never once considered Slytherin for my house. I think that I always stereotyped it, which is why I didn't like it. But after reading the welcome message (and the messages for the other houses) I don't think there is a better house for me. Slytherins are protective, cunning, play to win, and are destined for greatness (I have a slight ego, shh). I can relate most to the protectiveness part of the welcome. I am extremely protective of my friends. Also, Slytherin has the best common room. In the dungeons (I like cold places), a view of the lake (and the giant squid!), silver lamplight with a greenish glow from the lake. I am embracing this. Slytherin pride!


     On the superstition front, I find myself to be so only slightly. I mostly do it for jokes. Like knocking on wood to keep with luck. I don't particularly believe that it helps. It's just fun to do sometimes. My belief  is that if you want more luck, take more chances. 
     I also did a Tumblr question thingy (y'all stole it from me =P), so if you are interested in reading about the crazy mess that is me > link. It was interesting reading your answers, Kate and Katie. I liked answering them myself, it was a nice change from posting it blank and never getting asked them.
     I haven't actually listened to 'Hey There, John Watson' yet, but I hope to get the chance. Maybe tonight, if I have time. I have seen the photogenic guy meme on Tumblr a bit. I think it's just another fad that will fade as time goes on. 
     Campion, it looks like you had a lot of fun on your trip. I think it was a good experience, especially if you want to go into film and whatnot after high school. I think I am too shy to do anything like that. I have being in front of a camera, video or photo. Also, while I like to be in charge, I don't think I would be cut out for something like that. And I laughed at the picture of you lying in the stairwell. It looked both comfortable and not comfortable. 


     Well, as usual, I hope you all had fantastic weeks. Despite the bleh moments of mine, it was still a pretty good week. I think my writing mood has returned, finally, seeing as this post is pretty lengthy and not about me complaining about not wanting to write. Anywho, don't forget to be awesome! 
-Deidra 
P.S - this for reasons.

Mr. Face is coming to get you!!!

Yeah... that title is completely unrelated to my post, but if you get the video game reference then you are officially awesome. DVBS is over as of today and I'm heading back to Thunder Bay on Sunday for the rest of my summer. Besides helping with that I've pretty much been lazing around and occasionally going to the beach. And of course visiting with Deidra.
I have quite a bit of Pokemon merchandise too, I never played the card game though, I just collected the cards for fun. The Doctor Who bear sounds like a really really cute idea. I love stuffed animals and I even made one for my sister last christmas so if we decide to come up with a design for it or something I might be able to make an actual teddy.

I haven't got a Pottermore account and wasn't really planning to until October. The first I heard of the early registration was in Kate's post and I'm not super eager to get on the new site so I'll just wait until it officially opens. I think I would be a Ravenclaw mostly because I'm top student in my grade, I get scared easily, I can't ever find anything when I need it, and I don't really want to be in Slytherin. If I get put in a different house though I'm not too worried.

I'm 100% Microsoft for the time being simply because it's what I've always used and it works for what I need so I don't see a point in changing. The iPad seems really cool though so I probably want to try that out sometime.

Happy Belated Birthday Campion! Deidra was telling me that you said you and your brother are 3 years and one day apart agewise and I think that's kinda cool because it's the same for my sister and I. We're 3 years appart and her birthday is the day before mine.

Here's my flowers again, they haven't grown much taller, but they have more leaves.

Anyways I'm gonna go now... so DFTBA
Kayla

Timezones Are No Fun

   I really have no energy or excitement to write today. I have caught a stupid cold, and during summer of all times! It's all nice and warm outside, and the pool is all sparkling blue and inviting, but I can't do anything because I'm sleepy and drowsy and my head is all stuffed up with tiny chickens. I'm now just facing the tail end of it, but it's still really annoying. I haven't been sick during the summer since I was at least ten years old.

   Anyway, today is a special day because it is Campion's birthday! Well, technically it is and it isn't, but only because timezones are so confusing. Anyway, it is for me here, so Happy Birthday Campion! I hope you had a good day, despite your seeming dislike for the day, and here is a special Internet treat from us to you. Six cupcakes from your six blogging companions. Hope you like .jpeg flavour. 



   Kira, I must say that I am a Microsoft person, only because I have never had or used Apple. I have heard people say it is better for video and music stuff, and since I am not really into those types of things, I see no real need to try Apple. That, and I know how to use Microsoft, and I don't take well to change.
   Congratulations Kate on getting into Pottermore. I personally don't really see any sense of rushing to get in early, as there will be more than enough time once it officially opens. And then crashes due to high traffic. That, and I'm not really all that excited for it. Harry Potter was amazing, but I don't really think that an online 'world' will be able to measure up in any way to it. It seems more like something created to keep the fandom alive, and I believe that the fans would have been able to do that on their own.
   Katie, I am extremely jealous that you have all of those Pokémon cards! I used to have a few dozen, but I think my mom sold them in a garage sale a few years ago, which is really depressing now. I looked at the Doctor Cat comic, and it is really cute. Definitely one I will be following in the future. I think your idea for a mascot is great, and a Doctor Who Bear sounds cool. I will try to design something. Also, why do you want a rooster/chicken? Would you raise it as a pet, or for food in the future? (Which would suck since you named it and everything.)

   I read a few webcomics, Cyanide and Happiness being one of them. It may be offensive and depressing a lot of the time, but I think it also makes you look at the world in a different way. It kind of shows you the things that people don't like to think about because they are horrible, but the fact is they are there and they are true (for the most part). Another comic I read is Bug, which is really funny. It pretty much makes fun of the world through the eyes of a bug. This one has always been my favourite comic, mostly because it's basically the truth, and it references nerd-ism.

   I hope you guys have a good week, and don't forget to be awesome!

-Deidra

Kira Didn't Leave a Title

So, I'm going to California for a week. Family trip. By the time you read this, I'll already be there, but I'm writing this on Saturday. I'm leaving in a few hours, so...yeah. I'm going to ask my fellow Nerdfighters to post this for me. I'm going to say things like I would if I were writing this on Tuesday, like I'm supposed to be doing.
Sunday was Harry Potter and J.K Rowling's birthday, so a very happy birthday to them. Did anyone get a Pottermore beta invite? If so, congrats!
Now, random tangent about Harry Potter over.
I recently moved back to the States from my long time home of Ontario. I am really craving company. This blog gives me something to do, and for that I am eternally grateful. I mean, there are only so many hours you can play the flute.
So, I'm going to ask you all a question. Apple or Microsoft? I'm an Apple girl myself. In fact, I'm writing this on my iPad.
Music recommendation time! My Chemical Romance. Yes, dorky, I know. But they seem to put a lot into their music, effort, heart, and all that jazz. There are better musicians out there, with less primitive songs, but MCR just plays with all they have.
Thank you to whoever is nice enough to post this for me!

Kira

Too Tired To Think of a Title

As you know, Vidcon was this weekend.  It really bummed me out since I couldn't go.  I did watch the live show that they livestreamed (you can check that out on the Vicon Youtube page).  It was very funny and especially Charlie doing not so PG things.  Charlie mentioned that he and Alex would be spending a lot of time in America with Michael and it seemed that he was hinting that they would go on a tour.  If that's true it would be so amazing to see them live and meet them, which is something I never expected to do.

I was wondering if any of you have gotten a Pottermore account yet.  The past two days registration was over before I woke up, and that was at 6 AM my time (I had to get up early for Volleyball conditioning).  I, personally, define myself as a Ravenclaw.  I knew I was either a Hufflepuff or a Ravenclaw, but I went with Ravenclaw since I am no good at finding things.  Once I do get on Pottermore, whether it be this week or October, I'll probably have a hard time adjusting if placed in a different house.


My favorite food? It's such a hard question... I love most food.  I'm one of the few people who actually likes my school lunch.
I haven't seen any of the Transformers movies though I would like to even though I'm not usually into movies that have a lot of action.
I loved Pokemon, I still do.  My favorite generations are the first and third, like Pokemon Blue and Pokemon Emerald. It's hard to pick favorites (it's always hard for me to pick favorites) but I like mudkip, moltres, and pikachu.  I usually can't get over how cute pikachu is.
I don't read any webcomics but I do sometimes go take a look at Cyanide & Happiness. I find the some of those really funny because of the simple humor and randomness that can take place.