Well, the day has finally come. Deidra and I are going to see the very last Harry Potter movie today at 7 p.m. because we don't get a midnight premiere in Thunder Bay. I am so excited to finally see the second half of the Deathly Hallows (and figure out why the heck Harry is falling off a cliff with Voldemort in the movie trailer). At the same time though, I really really don't want to see it because I know there won't be any more movies coming after this one. I'm not sure how many of you are Harry Potter fans, but if you are, you're probably feeling the same as me. I have no doubt that I'm going to end up bawling in the theatre (unashamedly) seeing as I did during part one. Movies and books make me emotional sometimes, especially if they're as good as the Harry Potter series is. Don't judge.
Adam, you asked me what I wanted to go to university for and, honestly, I'm still not sure. I'm thinking something in the field of biology maybe to do with animals or bugs. I need to decide by November at the latest though because that's when I have to apply to the universities I want to go to. It's just so hard to decide what I want to do because I like so many things.
As for Youtube recommendations... I haven't been regularly watching Youtube for a couple months so I'll just list a couple channels I like.
rodders153 - already has over 12000 subscribers, but he's really funny and slightly offensive (just writing that as a warning) you should still check him out though
bloodrunsclear - has 5000 subscribers, mainly makes fake movie trailers that I think are wonderful, interesting fact: this channel made a video that got me into the Leviathan series by Scott Westerfeld
1KidsEntertainment - 11000 subscribers, the makers of the Pokemon Abridged Series which I think is hilarious, but you can decide that for yourself
I guess that's all, looking through my subsciptions I realized that I'm not actually subscribed to anyone that doesn't already have quite a few subscribers. Well, minus a few people who make AMVs, but I'm not sure of you're interested in that kind of thing.
Deidra was right about the book recommendation thing, it all depends on what type of books you like to read. I like mostly fantasy and fairytale type books (and manga). However some authors I would recommend are Christopher Pike (he writes awesome horror/thriller/sci-fi stuff), Scott Westerfeld, and Kelly Armstrong.
DFTBA
Kayla
7/14/2011
I Solemnly Swear
Only one more day until the awesome-ness that is Harry Potter! Kayla and I are going to see it tomorrow night, and I am so excited for it. At the same time, I'm also hoping time will slow down a tad and make me wait a bit longer, because I don't want all of it to end. I only read the books last year, in the summer before a watched the first part of the last movie, but I've always liked the movies. And now I've become a real Harry Potter fan, I feel like watching the last part will be both amazing and sad.
I haven't really done much in the past week. The only really interesting thing is that I've been watching Torchwood, and I really love it. Not as much as I love Doctor Who, but it's still really good. I'm about halfway through the second season, and am hoping that I'll be caught up soon to be able to watch the third episode of the new (fourth) season on tv. Since the third season is only five episodes, and I watch two episodes every night, it shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks for all of your opinions on my classics question. It helped me to put that into a different perspective. I especially liked the quote Adam gave: 'A Classic is something everyone wants to have read and no one wants to read.' That's especially true with me. I want to read Wuthering Heights, because I heard it was a good read, but I tried and I don't know if it's really something I'll enjoy. So I put it back on my shelf for now, and I'll try again later.
Adam, the fact that you are going to college a year early scares me. I barely have an idea of what I want to do in my last year of high school, let alone after that. So why are you going a year early? Did you skip a year when you were younger?
I feel bad for you Katie. I hate being told to clean. That's probably the only reason why I keep my room tidy. It's good to hear you found a math tutor. Like you, I'm also not a fan of math. It's my least favourite subject, but I'm not too bad at it.
A thoughts from places sounds like a wonderful idea, Kate. It would be really cool to see the area you come from and hear what you think about it. I've never tried kettle corn, is it some sort of candy, or like a popcorn type of thing?
I hope you feel better soon Campion, and please leave us a link to your YouTube channel so we can all see your epic Shakespearean rap battle! We are all really interested in seeing it. Also, what kind of books do you like to read? I'm more of a fantasy reader, so if you aren't into that sort of stuff, my recomendations won't be very good.
Anyway, I'm off. I hope you all get the chance to see the movie this weekend. Don't forget to be awesome, my Nerdfighter friends!
I haven't really done much in the past week. The only really interesting thing is that I've been watching Torchwood, and I really love it. Not as much as I love Doctor Who, but it's still really good. I'm about halfway through the second season, and am hoping that I'll be caught up soon to be able to watch the third episode of the new (fourth) season on tv. Since the third season is only five episodes, and I watch two episodes every night, it shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks for all of your opinions on my classics question. It helped me to put that into a different perspective. I especially liked the quote Adam gave: 'A Classic is something everyone wants to have read and no one wants to read.' That's especially true with me. I want to read Wuthering Heights, because I heard it was a good read, but I tried and I don't know if it's really something I'll enjoy. So I put it back on my shelf for now, and I'll try again later.
Adam, the fact that you are going to college a year early scares me. I barely have an idea of what I want to do in my last year of high school, let alone after that. So why are you going a year early? Did you skip a year when you were younger?
I feel bad for you Katie. I hate being told to clean. That's probably the only reason why I keep my room tidy. It's good to hear you found a math tutor. Like you, I'm also not a fan of math. It's my least favourite subject, but I'm not too bad at it.
A thoughts from places sounds like a wonderful idea, Kate. It would be really cool to see the area you come from and hear what you think about it. I've never tried kettle corn, is it some sort of candy, or like a popcorn type of thing?
I hope you feel better soon Campion, and please leave us a link to your YouTube channel so we can all see your epic Shakespearean rap battle! We are all really interested in seeing it. Also, what kind of books do you like to read? I'm more of a fantasy reader, so if you aren't into that sort of stuff, my recomendations won't be very good.
Anyway, I'm off. I hope you all get the chance to see the movie this weekend. Don't forget to be awesome, my Nerdfighter friends!
7/13/2011
Lack of energy
I have no energy to write whatsoever (I'm sick), so I will try to not write a massive load of generic crap and I will try to keep it brief.
The rap battle that mentioned last week went rather well. My classmates seemed to really enjoy it and the video even made it's way onto YouTube (didn't go viral but hey, it was a lot of fun). That song taught me an important lesson, it doesn't matter if you look like an idiot. So long as your having more fun than the person laughing at you everything will be alright.
As a question to the rest of you guys, do any of you have any recommendations for YouTube channels? Like some smaller ones the usually go unnoticed but still have awesome content? Also I'm looking for awesome book and music recommendations. Thanks for any help that you give me.
Well i'm about to vomit so I'm gonna go to bed.
As always
DFTBA
The rap battle that mentioned last week went rather well. My classmates seemed to really enjoy it and the video even made it's way onto YouTube (didn't go viral but hey, it was a lot of fun). That song taught me an important lesson, it doesn't matter if you look like an idiot. So long as your having more fun than the person laughing at you everything will be alright.
As a question to the rest of you guys, do any of you have any recommendations for YouTube channels? Like some smaller ones the usually go unnoticed but still have awesome content? Also I'm looking for awesome book and music recommendations. Thanks for any help that you give me.
Well i'm about to vomit so I'm gonna go to bed.
As always
DFTBA
7/11/2011
Fun Time at the Festival
Kira, I found your book review quite interesting and Rebecca has found it's way onto my "To Read" list.
Campion, I remember the days a few friends and I would all play Pokemon. We don't anymore, but when we did, it was always so much fun.
Deidra, usually I would consider a classic to be a story that is old but people still enjoy. Stories like The Lion King and Great Expectations, are stories I'd consider classics, but then when I think about it, there are some newer books that I would consider classics, like Harry Potter. Most people love the series and it wouldn't surprise me that the future generations will enjoy it as well.
Kayla, your days sounds like it was a lot of fun. I'm usually a fan of museums other tourist attractions.
Adam, Katie pretty much summed up the Irish stereotype that some Americans have. I think I know the answer to this question but I thought I'd ask anyway... is it true the the Irish and Scottish hate being mistaken for one another?
This weekend was my town's annual festival. It was the 25th year I believe. I helped out at my school's sport's club tent with my volleyball team. We sold hot dogs and drinks and were more than likely the most reasonable priced stand in the park. It was extrememly hot, about 100 degrees F, or 38 degrees C.
Every year it's a tradition for my family to buy Root Beer and Kettle Corn, both are amazing. We didn't stay to watch the parade because it was hot and the parade is pretty much the same every year.
I might make a vlog about this weekend. It would be like a Thoughts from Place videos, but more like Thoughts from Around Town. I will work on making it and if I think it is good enough, I will post it on Youtube.
DFTBA
Kate
Campion, I remember the days a few friends and I would all play Pokemon. We don't anymore, but when we did, it was always so much fun.
Deidra, usually I would consider a classic to be a story that is old but people still enjoy. Stories like The Lion King and Great Expectations, are stories I'd consider classics, but then when I think about it, there are some newer books that I would consider classics, like Harry Potter. Most people love the series and it wouldn't surprise me that the future generations will enjoy it as well.
Kayla, your days sounds like it was a lot of fun. I'm usually a fan of museums other tourist attractions.
Adam, Katie pretty much summed up the Irish stereotype that some Americans have. I think I know the answer to this question but I thought I'd ask anyway... is it true the the Irish and Scottish hate being mistaken for one another?
This weekend was my town's annual festival. It was the 25th year I believe. I helped out at my school's sport's club tent with my volleyball team. We sold hot dogs and drinks and were more than likely the most reasonable priced stand in the park. It was extrememly hot, about 100 degrees F, or 38 degrees C.
Every year it's a tradition for my family to buy Root Beer and Kettle Corn, both are amazing. We didn't stay to watch the parade because it was hot and the parade is pretty much the same every year.
I might make a vlog about this weekend. It would be like a Thoughts from Place videos, but more like Thoughts from Around Town. I will work on making it and if I think it is good enough, I will post it on Youtube.
DFTBA
Kate
7/10/2011
Its late and I'm not creative enough for titles, my apologizes.
Sorry its not going to be Sunday when you read this. My mom had the day off and made it the day-we-do-nothing-but-clean-because-I-say-it-is. I really hate these days. Anyway I'm going to address some of the things below now.
Kate the fourth of July seems ages ago to me, not sure about you! I have successfully found a math tutor who works really cheap, but thank you for the offer.
Kira I have never heard of the book Rebecca I would love if you could leave the author in the comments on this or in your next blog post, thanks!
Campion I'm jealous of the fact you got to play Pokemon under a desk during school, and the fact that you can find people still willing to play! I do hope you share your rap battle of Shakespeare's Henry the fourth part 1.
Deidra I'm so glad you brought the whole classic thing to my attention. I have thought long and hard about my reply. A classic is something that can jump the barrier from old to new. Ex. Jane Eyre, classic love story. A love story that can cross between the old and new barrier and still be loved. Oliver Twist is one of my favorite classics.
Kayla your trip to Ottawa sounded really fun, and I would love to see photos.
And for Adam, some stereotypes. Drunk, catholic, red hair, freckles, bad temper, and leper cons[one word?]. I actually watched an Irish movie called The Race, that pretty much fit all those stereotypes, so feel free to defend your land!
I had a long, boring week, I can't wait until my sister gets back from Australia, and I think I'm done.
Bye!♥
7/09/2011
Classy
First off, sorry that I didn't leave any links but I haven't really gotten into any websites to link to. I might be starting a Youtube vlog next week so I'll keep you guys posted on that!
Deidra, I thought your question on classics was really interesting, and to be honest I'm not fully sure what makes a classic. My experience of classical literature tends to be that their appeal lies in the powerful use of language, compared to more modern literature (such as Harry Potter) where the appeal lies in the immersive plotline and relatable characters. I suppose both are perfectly acceptable interpretations of the art form of writing a book. If all else fails, I personally love the Mark Twain quote: A Classic is something everyone wants to have read and no one wants to read.
Kayla, your trip to Ottawa sounded really cool, what do you want to study in the university there?
The days are very long lately, I find myself thinking about college a lot..... It's all a bit worrying and overwhelming, I'd just love to know how my exams went......
Also, all my friends are gone to Oxegen (a big Irish music festival) today to see my favourite bands Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters and I couldn't go because apparently you need this stuff called money... but oh well, as the songs says "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N."
Anyway, it's my time to go for this week, but out of interest do North Americans have a stereotypical view of Ireland? I've always kinda wondered about that.
Deidra, I thought your question on classics was really interesting, and to be honest I'm not fully sure what makes a classic. My experience of classical literature tends to be that their appeal lies in the powerful use of language, compared to more modern literature (such as Harry Potter) where the appeal lies in the immersive plotline and relatable characters. I suppose both are perfectly acceptable interpretations of the art form of writing a book. If all else fails, I personally love the Mark Twain quote: A Classic is something everyone wants to have read and no one wants to read.
Kayla, your trip to Ottawa sounded really cool, what do you want to study in the university there?
The days are very long lately, I find myself thinking about college a lot..... It's all a bit worrying and overwhelming, I'd just love to know how my exams went......
Also, all my friends are gone to Oxegen (a big Irish music festival) today to see my favourite bands Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters and I couldn't go because apparently you need this stuff called money... but oh well, as the songs says "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N."
Anyway, it's my time to go for this week, but out of interest do North Americans have a stereotypical view of Ireland? I've always kinda wondered about that.
7/08/2011
Adventures in Ottawa
Sorry for making such a late blog post, I was out all day today with no chance to come online.
The reason for this is I'm in Ottawa, Canada's capital city! I've been here a few times before already because my older sister goes to university here. It's nice seeing her, she got a summer job in Ottawa so if I didn't come I wouldn't have been able to see her until Thanks Giving or something.
Ottawa is a really pretty city in my opinion and I'm even considering coming here for university as well. The weather is really nice too, if not a tad too hot on some days for my taste. I honestly prefer my northern town where winter can get pretty harsh, but summer is fairly warm.
As for sightseeing, I went to the Parliament buildings already. I climbed the Peace Tower (the main tower with the clock in it), and got to see the Parliament stray cats. My favourite part was seeing the library, though, because it has tons and tons of books and it's the only part of the Parliament that survived the fire that burnt everything else down back in 19something. The war memorial right near the Parliament buildings had guards there with those furry, black hats so I got a picture with them and managed to see the changing of the guards.
I got to go to the Nature Museum which had tons of cool things in it. My favourites being the giant turtle fossil, the world's largest and smallest land mammals known to have existed, the live bug collection, and the rocks (as boring as that may sound, they were actually really cool). I also went to the War Museum which was very informative and sad at times. They had a couple of actual letters from different people in different wars and they were really sad to read.
I'm still hoping to go to the National Art Gallery before we head back home. I've already been there like three times or something, but I never get tired of seeing all of the neat pieces of art there.
As for Deidra's post yesterday: In my opinion a classic is something that is sort of revolutionary and new for its time, but it stays relevant and interesting for ages afterwords so it keeps getting reprinted and reread until it magically achieves the "classic" status.
Again, sorry for the late post.
DFTBA
Kayla
P.S. I probably would have posted at least one picture with this, but I'm on crappy hotel internet and it takes like forever to load stuff so I'm not even going to try right now. There should be pictures up on my personal blog later next week if you're interested.
The reason for this is I'm in Ottawa, Canada's capital city! I've been here a few times before already because my older sister goes to university here. It's nice seeing her, she got a summer job in Ottawa so if I didn't come I wouldn't have been able to see her until Thanks Giving or something.
Ottawa is a really pretty city in my opinion and I'm even considering coming here for university as well. The weather is really nice too, if not a tad too hot on some days for my taste. I honestly prefer my northern town where winter can get pretty harsh, but summer is fairly warm.
As for sightseeing, I went to the Parliament buildings already. I climbed the Peace Tower (the main tower with the clock in it), and got to see the Parliament stray cats. My favourite part was seeing the library, though, because it has tons and tons of books and it's the only part of the Parliament that survived the fire that burnt everything else down back in 19something. The war memorial right near the Parliament buildings had guards there with those furry, black hats so I got a picture with them and managed to see the changing of the guards.
I got to go to the Nature Museum which had tons of cool things in it. My favourites being the giant turtle fossil, the world's largest and smallest land mammals known to have existed, the live bug collection, and the rocks (as boring as that may sound, they were actually really cool). I also went to the War Museum which was very informative and sad at times. They had a couple of actual letters from different people in different wars and they were really sad to read.
I'm still hoping to go to the National Art Gallery before we head back home. I've already been there like three times or something, but I never get tired of seeing all of the neat pieces of art there.
As for Deidra's post yesterday: In my opinion a classic is something that is sort of revolutionary and new for its time, but it stays relevant and interesting for ages afterwords so it keeps getting reprinted and reread until it magically achieves the "classic" status.
Again, sorry for the late post.
DFTBA
Kayla
P.S. I probably would have posted at least one picture with this, but I'm on crappy hotel internet and it takes like forever to load stuff so I'm not even going to try right now. There should be pictures up on my personal blog later next week if you're interested.
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