So, It's no your birthday. It won't be your birthday for another five days. I just realized that I had your birthday down as the 14th in my calender. It's the 24th. Silly me! I was ready to cut you some slack about your lack of love for this blog, but now you have no excuse! This confession has been your downfall my friend! Let the comments show it is not your birthday and now you shall update regularly!
Moving on from the angst and anger, I have a limited amount of time due to my failing science fair project and exams so this post must be short. I had an entire fashion spread ready to put together, but I don't have the time to make it worthy of this blog. Perhaps this weekend I shall upload my pictures. Perhaps not, like I said I have exams following the weekend. We'll be lucky if I manage to post at all. (Technically, this would not be a violation of the rules since it is only required that a blogger post Monday through Friday.)
Speaking of following rules, here is my picture for the day. (Yes Haley, it is required to have a picture!
I choose to share this comic strip, because I totally saw these three couples in the hall today. I find that freaky, disturbing, and funny all at the same time!
To continue your education in the ways of YouTube, I have provided you another video. I don't know if you'll agree that this video beats the adorable, sneezing elephant, (which I really enjoyed) but if you watch her channel you'll find Meekakitty to be very entertaining. This YouTuber (her real name is Tessa) is another geektastic person, as you can probably deduce from the star trek costume. She happens to be friends with the Vlogbrothers which I think is pretty cool! Also she's amazing and gorgeous and OH YEAH TALENTED. As much as I love people like that, I sometimes want to hate them a little bit.
I think I'll just let the second video speak for itself. You can figure out it's back story. I will leave you with this thought to ponder: on the top ten list of favorite YouTubers, two of the boys in this video rank three and four. Guess which ones they are and why. Also, when I am feeling stressed I like to listen to this song because it is so eloquent,and expresses crazy teenage emotions without every stopping sounding beautiful. That's something really rare as I think the original version of this song lacks this one's pizazz.
So I leave you in the capable hands of the Son's of Admirals.
Challenge CONQUERED! I've actually been watching the Vlogbrothers ever since I got back to NY (Well not like NON-STOP; I've done other things). Haven't you noticed my subtle but definite sprinklings of Vlogbrothers flair? It's almost as addicting as Adventure Time. And Double Stuff Oreos. Double Stuff Oreos are delicious. And now you've had a glimpse of what my entire long (extra-long; we had a snow day today) weekend was like. So basically, between midterm season homework, marathons of Adventure Time and Mythbusters, and the Internet to top it all of, my mind is pretty much sedated. I imagine my brain's texture is sort of bubble-gummy at this point in time. So I hope that that will be a viable excuse for this fail of a blog (especially as you were so nice to send me a surprise birthday present(which I have not yet received; wait are these parenthesise inside parenthesis?) and then I rudely made fun of you via-comment). I had planned to write a full-length children's book, complete with charmingly terrible illustrations....but I didn't. Sorry. But I do have couple points, so...bullets!!!!
...Okay, bullets aren't working.
Asterisks!
*I am sad to report that Felix is in the hospital. He was brutally attacked and tortured by giant demon-cat Kinnicky earlier this morning. The sadistic feline even carried him to me after the damage had been done, dropping him at my feet during my morning meal. You can imagine my shock. I must say that I am partially to blame; perhaps, had I not used one of those toy mice for Felix's hair...and while his physical wounds may heal, there can be no accounting for the emotional strain that our dear friend is undoubtedly experiencing. We will of course be with him during this hard time.
*Leakycon. Harry Potter World. Movie Premier. I don't know how we're going to get to Florida...BUT WE WILL.
*I just realized that I have an excessive amount of old books that are in pretty good condition, and I'm sure you do too. I was thinking we could donate all our old books somewhere.
The dawning of a new week is upon us. It shall be a better week, a quieter week, a less cranky week, and most of all THE WEEK BEFORE EXAMS.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH……………is the sound my anxiety makes. Well, there’s always next week. So Haley, someone very special I know had a birthday. In other news, that person’s cell phone was not on during the hours of their birthday. However, I will not fault them since I love them dearly and do not know how my life could go on without them in it. In other news, a mysterious package may be arriving at someone’s house. Fascinating how those two unrelated topics somehow are connected in my mind. It’s not like I was even thinking about the mysterious birthday elves I sent out to do my shopping for me as I typed that last sentence.
Since the elves were brought up randomly, I’ll inform you of some of the exciting news they had to report. This of course means more forms to fill out for Elfish employment. (There’s a form to employ every magical creature these days; absolutely ludicrous if you ask me.) However, I feel that filling out the elfish entitlement to story rights is worth it to bring you this charming piece of information written by an elf named Dexter. I feel the need to annotate certain parts of the story, sorry in advance.
Once upon a time, (Elves are so clichéd)
I was sent to the mall to go shopping for a client. They demanded (so not true, I asked firmly yet kindly) that I find the perfect gift for their friends’ birthday. As I often do, I suggested a home made gift because they are just the best kind. (Or, because I am an inherently lazy elf who would get paid fully to watch someone make a gift) The client refused and thus I ended up at the local mall. As I walked around trying to gather my bearings in a mall so large, I happened upon a bookstore. Now, I knew the client’s friend was extremely bookish. Perhaps she was described as a little nerdy, seldom normal, and often perplexing, but my client seemed to think these traits were all “awesome.” As I looked up and saw the two story building looming over me, I knew I had found my store. Now, I just needed to find a gift. My quest took me up the escalator to the comic book, anime, and adult fantasy aisle. (Don’t ask me why these books are all in one section- it’s an odd combination.) There, I happened on a Fraggle Rock book. I opened out of curiosity. The cover was just o’so charming and I could not resist. As soon as I had plopped down on the floor to read the book, a strange yet mysterious man appeared from behind the book shelf. He began to lecture me on the importance of substance abuse in modern culture. When the man finally took a breath, I took the opportunity to ask a question:
"JUST WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE PAL?"
The man was not fazed, or as I later found out not a man at all. He was a genii, tied to the openings and closings of the Fraggle Rock book. He was destined to remain in that book cover until the end of eternity unless someone bought the book and freed him. Well, I was so overwhelmed that I just fainted dead on the spot. (Because he is a pansy…) Immediately after coming to, I raced back to my client’s (without a gift I might add) and filed this report. I am immediately requesting transference to Santaland and away from the gift service of joy.
Signed and Dated by Dexter of the Mid-land Elvish Clan
Dear other readers of this blog. You will probably find this entire story rather perplexing. You should, it means you’re a normal person. Even so, you should be made aware of one thing: Fraggle Rock. It is a show of beauty and love and Muppets…and….and….AND AWESOME!
That's right, keep it weird kids!
Pictures of my beastly pet rock will hopefully be released within the near future. Apparently, there is a problem with my memory card that is being resolved. Terribly sorry about that minor issue. In the true spirit of the dorks we are, the show MUST GO ON despite the lack of tattooed rocks featured on this blog. Now, to present THIS WEEKS CHALLENGE:
Cultural Immersion will take place in a way you have never thought of before.
YouTube for the Uncultured
Yes, Haley that's right. While you are a bonified nerd in so many areas you desperately lack the ability to be endlessly entertained by the audio visual nerdiness of others. I really appreciate your take on N.E.R.D.G.Y.M. I agree, that system should be imposed in every school system around the country. The shenanigans of gym could be so easily avoided that way! Sadly, there is one problem with your plan. There are not enough nerds in one school to fund this program. If you feel your life lacks the proper nerdy tinge that is so necessary, you should travel to a place where nerds run rampant and free. I am talking about the Internet. Yes, I am aware that the Internet is also used to stream videos of Sarah Palin, butt sex, and other such disturbing things.
Like the Closet Optimist I occasionally am, the Internet restores my faith in humanity because.....
1.There are a multitude of nerds online. Isn't it better to be nerdy online together via blog or YouTuber or deviant art or fanfiction.net than be nerdy in your room by yourself? Nerding is not something easily done alone. (Oh yeah, it's a verb now.)
2. The Internet is sometimes used for things besides pictures of cute kittens and streaming videos of the idiotic politicians in our country. Shockingly, the Internet is often used to promote good, share ideas that would better our country, or even promote charities.
3. Most importantly, the Internet is important because it allows for things like N.E.R.D.G.Y.M to become a reality to me and thousands of like minded people around the world.
Bask in the glow of this video Hayley. It is one of my favorites in the entire world that is YouTube. It was created by the Vogbrothers for one of their punishment videos. I hope this video entices you to become fans of the Vlogbrothers as they are probably my favorite YouTubers EVER!
This video calls out to my inner geek.
Since it is your birthday week and I believe you may have exams, I wanted to ease you into my challenges. Don't worry they'll get progressively harder.
I extra, especially enjoyed your last post with the gorgeous pictures. Your right, the fashiony necklace was fabulous. Nevertheless, even more fabulous were your literary pajamas.
Hi Rhea it's Saturday, and I must say that I am extremely disappointed in your lack of Pet Rock pictures...but I will allow, as apparently The Universe is focusing all of its energy on making your life extra-horrible *rolls eyes*. So today I'm going to show off some of the awesome stuff I received from international sources (thank you, The Universe!) and discuss my idea for Physical Education for the intellectually inclined. But first, a few thoughts.
So I've recently started (and almost finished) Fahrenheit 451. You actually probably read it in school, like, a long time ago, but for some reason I got skipped at some point in my middle-school career...but no matter. If you haven't read the book, its all about censorship and hedonism and ignorance, and its really thought provoking and all that good stuff, and I think that you would enjoy it. I just wanted to say that it got me thinking about how people really kind of need pain and fear and all of these things to fight for in order to be happy. Because the people in this book never have anything to worry about, they never even have to think about anything that could possibly be emotionally troubling...and most of them are miserable. Sure, they seem happy on the surface, but then the teenagers are killing each other left and right, and adults are committing suicide for apparently no reason at all, just because they have all these feelings and no way to express them, or they have no feelings at all and they feel empty and unfulfilled. So I think that although we have a tendency to wonder exactly why all of these bad things need to happen, the truth is that we're so perfectly equipped to handle it that we almost can't live without it. Our whole lives are about fighting; not winning.
Um, also....you have my snowpants. So earlier today when I wanted to go outside and build a snow sculpture (which ended up being some kind of fish elephant dinosaur with whiskers), I had to wear my old, really tight, obnoxiously purple ones.
I'm ashamed to say that I spent all day watching Adventure Time on Cartoon Network.
So now for my latest and greatest idea!
I call it...
Non-conventional
Exercise
Regiment
Designed for
Geeky
Young
Minds
....More commonly known as Nerd Gym (a happy coincidence). Nerd Gym, to be brief, is just like regular gym in that it helps to keep young people fit and healthy. It is different however, in the ways that it is done. Tell me, Rhea, nerds everywhere, have you ever wished that you could learn how to sword fight? How about do Martial arts like a ninja, or be schooled in the ways of the Jedi? Of course you have! You're a nerd! Well, this and more can be made possible with Nerd Gym. You see, Nerd Gym isn't any less strenuous or challenging than regular gym, just more interesting. If I could have chariot races and various swish-and-flicking Harry Potter wizard exercises in gym class, then I would be properly motivated, and therefore perform better. that's right nerds, no more stain on your otherwise flawless report card! Not to say that all nerds are bad at sports, of course. But I certainly am. So I'd just like to give you one more challenge this week, as you are much more artistic than I am. Do you think that you could whip up a N.E.R.D.G.Y.M. logo for me? Pleeeeese? i know you wouldn't be able to put it up right way, but eventually? Thanks (assuming you said yes, of course. If you said no, then CURSE YOU!).
Now, cool stuff from places!!!!
Now, the first cool stuff from places is this antique necklace my dad brought back from the United Arab Emirates. I thought you might appreciate it, being all fashion-y and whatnot.
Now, for the more important things! These are my incredibly awesome birthday presents from my wonderful adopted Finnish family!
Okay, so I think that this one warrants some explaining. You see, where Americans have Micky Mouse...the Finns have Moomin. Just to clarify, Moomin is this cute little Hippo thing with a cast of interesting creature and human friends. This thing of awesome is a night gown with one of the human Moomin characters on it. It reads, "Hip Hip Hip Hip Hip Hip Hip". Now as to what that means, I have no idea, but it's adorable nonetheless. Also, it's sideways. But that's just because I'm too lazy to fix it. And although I'm not wearing it in this picture, I AM wearing it right now as I type this, along with my "So many books, so little bedtime" pajama pants. I am invincible.
This one is more straightforward, but equally incredible. Hello Kitty merchandise. Who couldn't use more of that? Not really Finnish, strictly speaking, but not everything from Finland must be Finnish. I have reasonable evidence that the Japanese population are quite taken with Moomin mania these days.
Yes Haley, I have promised to update daily. So I have. However, I have miserably failed at one part of this blog. I cannot, for the life of me figure out how to work my camera. Yes, there are pictures of my rock on it. Yes the rock is adorable, and yes the flash drive is in my computer. Sooooo why aren't the pictures downloading? Hmmm maybe it has to do with the conspiracy to absolutely destroy my life's ambitions thats going on right now?
CURSE YOU UNIVERSE- THOU HAS SMITED ME TIME AND TIME AGAIN. THOSE WRETCHED IDEALS TO WHICH I HOLD SO TRUE HAVE BEEN VENOMOUSLY DESTROYED IN THE GREAT TIME OF SUFFERING.
This picture says what I cannot. I am completely and utterly bewildered at the disaster that is my life right now. Picture Rhea and real Rhea are both overwhelmed and not very bemused. More scared. Yes, definitely more scared for life than bemused.
The universe doesn't even want my pet rock project to be successful. Unfortunately, you may have to wait for a few more days until you can see my pet rock, but I will give you a brief one word preview. Think tattoos.
It's my challenge week next week, and I already have one prepared.
Hi Rhea it's Wednesday, and guess what? SNOWDAY!!!! Haha.
You know, I probably shouldn't rub it in your face that you had to go to school today (I think...) and I got to watch Spirited Away and take awesome winter photos, especially after turning my phone off for two strait weeks and not blogging for one and a half.
But oh well.
Look at the pretty pictures!
So yeah, it's pretty much a winter wonderland here. In other, more exciting news, I finally had time to make my pet rock!
Name: Felix (meaning lucky; also the name of the 1960's meteorite thought to be his father.) Occupation: Spy from unknown alien world (no one knows why he has an Irish name). Taken from his home planet at a young age, he was raised to be and inter-galactic government agent. He is a master of disguise. He landed on Earth when he lost control of his space pod on the way to an important mission and was sucked into a wormhole. Hobbies: Being awesome, reading thought provoking novels by the fireplace, cruising the galaxy in his space pod, putting dangerous alien anarchist organizations (non-organizations?) in their place, and playing lead synthesizer in his popular techno band. Personality: Felix is quiet and contemplative, and good at keeping a cool head in critical situations. He is a natural-cemented scientist and mathematician, with strong interest in philosophy and the arts. His excellent problem-solving skills often come in handy in his risky line of work. Despite these many strengths, however, Felix does tend to have trouble in social situations, such as parties. He has yet to find a nice lady rock to fight crime with.
I hope to post tomorrow night as well, and look forward to you pet rock pics! I might not be able to on Friday though (Les Mis reunion!). I do hope that the elves will spare me (and then we can further discuss this Orlando Bloom obsession of yours...)
I choose to share this comic strip, because I totally saw these three couples in the hall today. I find that freaky, disturbing, and funny all at the same time!
