^ those are actually boxes!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
No Rhyme, No Reason
Today I just feel like posting shit I like. There's no rhyme or reason to the things I'll be posting. Enjoy!
Cute, right?
Cute, right?
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
HOLY KINGS OF LEON, BATMAN!
Here is Kings of Leon's new track, Radioactive. Their new album, Come Around Sundown, will be released on October 19th and I believe you can preorder it on Amazon.com :)
I lurrrv them and this little revival of their old sound! They really are going back to their roots here
I lurrrv them and this little revival of their old sound! They really are going back to their roots here
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Right now I want...
A KINDLE!
I love to read. I can honestly say that I spend the majority of my money on books. This summer I read AT LEAST 10 books (one of which was Mockingjay, but I'm too traumatized to talk about it yet).
Also, my parents might be moving soon and my mother told me that I'm not allowed to keep buying books. *gasp* I was thinking that I was gonna have to stick to taking books out at the library, but I hadn't even considered other options.
I had been seing people around with portable readers for a little while now, but never really got my hands on one. Then my friend Sarah got a Kindle for her birthday and I got to play with it last week. I am now completely obsessed!
I am a frequent re-reader of books I like, so needless to say my favorite books are a little worse for the wear. I really like having the book I'm currently reading thrown in my purse or bag so I can just pick it up when I have free time. However, books take up a lot of precious space in the purse. A Kindle would be so light and space-saving to carry around with me.
One of the arguments against portable readers reminds me of something Giles said on Buffy. "Smell is the most powerful trigger to the memory there is. A certain flower, or a-a whiff of smoke can bring up experiences long forgotten. Books smell musty and-and-and rich. The knowledge gained from a computer is a - it, uh, it has no-no texture, no-no context. It's-it's there and then it's gone. If it's to last, then-then the getting of knowledge should be, uh, tangible, it should be, um, smelly."
I, too, enjoy the smell of books. However, I'm not saying I want books to become obselete. In fact, I hope that never happens. I'm sure that I'll have some books in paperback and Kindle form.
I love to read. I can honestly say that I spend the majority of my money on books. This summer I read AT LEAST 10 books (one of which was Mockingjay, but I'm too traumatized to talk about it yet).
Also, my parents might be moving soon and my mother told me that I'm not allowed to keep buying books. *gasp* I was thinking that I was gonna have to stick to taking books out at the library, but I hadn't even considered other options.
I had been seing people around with portable readers for a little while now, but never really got my hands on one. Then my friend Sarah got a Kindle for her birthday and I got to play with it last week. I am now completely obsessed!
I am a frequent re-reader of books I like, so needless to say my favorite books are a little worse for the wear. I really like having the book I'm currently reading thrown in my purse or bag so I can just pick it up when I have free time. However, books take up a lot of precious space in the purse. A Kindle would be so light and space-saving to carry around with me.
One of the arguments against portable readers reminds me of something Giles said on Buffy. "Smell is the most powerful trigger to the memory there is. A certain flower, or a-a whiff of smoke can bring up experiences long forgotten. Books smell musty and-and-and rich. The knowledge gained from a computer is a - it, uh, it has no-no texture, no-no context. It's-it's there and then it's gone. If it's to last, then-then the getting of knowledge should be, uh, tangible, it should be, um, smelly."
I, too, enjoy the smell of books. However, I'm not saying I want books to become obselete. In fact, I hope that never happens. I'm sure that I'll have some books in paperback and Kindle form.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Brothers!
I am so into The Black Keys lately. I am in love with Dan Auerbach's voice! I first heard them on Pandora sometime last year on my Kings of Leon station and I was SO excited when I found out they were gonna be on the Eclipse soundtrack.
I've been putting off buying their newest album, Brothers, because iTunes only had the deluxe version and that was $11.99 and I'm really cheap. Needless to say, I was ecstatic when I went on iTunes today [to get the free song of the week] and they were having a back to school sale. So I just purchased Brothers [Deluxe] for $7.99 and I am LOVING it so far.
Check it out for yourself or buy The Black Key's newest album, Brothers, here while it's still on sale.
I saw the music video for "Tighten Up" yesterday morning and I thought it was adorable. If you haven't seen it yet, you should because it's adorable. You can watch it here.
I've been putting off buying their newest album, Brothers, because iTunes only had the deluxe version and that was $11.99 and I'm really cheap. Needless to say, I was ecstatic when I went on iTunes today [to get the free song of the week] and they were having a back to school sale. So I just purchased Brothers [Deluxe] for $7.99 and I am LOVING it so far.
Check it out for yourself or buy The Black Key's newest album, Brothers, here while it's still on sale.
I saw the music video for "Tighten Up" yesterday morning and I thought it was adorable. If you haven't seen it yet, you should because it's adorable. You can watch it here.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
a random update
This fight practice scene from Eclipse makes me JIMP every time.
I am currently reading:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (I actually just finished it and I'm onto the 2nd book in the series -- Dragonfly in Amber)
I am currently reading:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (I actually just finished it and I'm onto the 2nd book in the series -- Dragonfly in Amber)
Monday, July 19, 2010
Sookie Fever!
So I am currently rereading all of the Sookie Stackhouse books in Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire Mystery series. I started reading the books after I watched the entire first season of the HBO show in one weekend. They are a really great, easy read for anyone who likes supernatural/fiction/mystery/romance stories. Harris makes Sookie's character into an everyday person you can easily relate to (apart from all the supernatural shit she deals with).
I'm fortunate enough to have HBO at my house and I am literally glued to the television every Sunday at 9pm when True Blood comes on. I'm liking this season SO much more than the last season! That Maryann tangent really went on for too long.
I've recently become obsessed with this website/tumblr account: Sookie Is Mine! The True Blood images and .gifs I find are always hilarious, but they may contain some spoilers! You've been warned.
I REALLY want one of these mugs, but I'm a broke college student and I cannot afford it. They are $32 a pop and you can find them on Etsy.com from MaidOfClay
I would have to say that Eric Northman is my favorite True Blood vamp on the show and in the books. He is absolutely sexy. He may be an asshole the majority of the time, but he never claims to be something he's not. He is unapologetically true to himself and I admire that in a person... uh I mean vampire. Plus, he genuinely cares about Sookie.
In summation, Eric Northman is a VILF.
Fics that I'm reading:
Belladonna by candy1
Summary: "Belladonna was the most feared and untouchable succubus in the Vampire Kingdom. No challenge was too great – even pretending to be human. Will the succubus still posses her supreme control when she encounters the most delectable human she never thought could exist? Or will her human ‘life’ be shattered beyond recognition?"
*** This fic does NOT get enough credit! It only has 99 reviews so PLEASE go read and review!
The Nightingale Journals by kimpy0464
Summary: "Pediatric ICU night nurse Bella Swan blogs about her work experiences via "The Nightingale Journals." When Dr. Edward Cullen is named the PICU's newest Fellow, their immediate attraction to one another is undeniable. They are both trying very hard to maintain their professionalism, appreciating one another as colleagues. Despite this predicament, Edward is determined to get to know Bella; when he learns that she is writing a blog, he makes it his mission to read every entry to find out just what it is that makes nurse Swan tick. Epic banter and UST result. Will they ever be able to admit their magnetic draw to each other?"
***Beyond obsessed with this fic.
Nineteen Canvasses by Carson1
Summary: "Bella thinks she finally has it all together after a life altering accident, but when she meets Edward, a once successful artist who has lost his inspiration, everything she thought she knew changes."
Major Misconduct by m7707
Summary: "Edward - hot high school hockey player. Bella - shy high school student. They've admired each other from afar, so what happens when they finally meet? Are they strong enough to handle a threat from his past? No good deed goes unpunished..."
Beyond Repair by GreatEscape
Summary: "When the Volturi arrived in Texas to put a stop to the warring vampire armies, Bella was only able to escape with her life by the skin of her teeth. Her search for a better life was not successful. When the Cullens find her many years later alone and seemingly unconscious can they help her to find the peace she once sought or is she damaged beyond repair?"
ABC Countdown by aylah50
Summary: "With only twenty-six days left of school, second grade teacher Bella is supposed to be running her classroom ABC Countdown, creating a fun activity for each remaining day starting with a letter of the alphabet. However, all she can think about is her sexy co-worker Edward, and the much naughtier version of the ABC Countdown he inspires. Will each letter bring them closer together?"
***This is only 1 chapter in and I'm already obsessed!
15 Step by Jenny Jerkface
Summary: "17-year old Bella Swan moves to Forks after being abandoned by her mother. With music as her only friend and a penchant for trouble, Bella just wants to be left alone. Unfortunately, her behavior attracts the attention of hot tempered Edward Cullen."
***This is another fic that I think deserves more recognition and more reviews!
Discovering You, Discovering Me by JSFazz
Summary: "Bella Swan was always awkward and never quite knew where she fit in, but she always had a best friend in Alice Brandon. Edward Cullen was hopeless since the first grade, branded a geek and bullied every day of his life. It's years later and Bella has just returned to Forks after graduating college. She's desperate for a job and grabs the first thing she can find working at Forks Pharmacy with none other than Edward Cullen. Follow their budding friendship as it evolves into something more, where Edward and Bella discover a little something about themselves as well as each other. In the end, can Bella find where she belongs, and can Edward find someone who accepts him for who he really is?"
***Must read for Geekward/Awkward fans!
Taste of Innocence by Nolebucgrl
Summary: "Edward Cullen has hunted the darkest minds since he became a vampire. He's grown weary of the dregs of society and longs to taste the blood of a true innocent. Will desire for her overrule desire for her blood or will he take them both?"
You Found Me by Kristylized
Summary: "Edward Masen has lived the life of a nomad, travelling with James and Victoria since he awoke as a vampire. He drinks human blood, having never known another way. Unlike his coven mates, he makes the conscious choice to feed exclusively on those who prey upon others. He's confident he's making the best of his existence and doing what's morally right, despite the ridicule from James and Victoria, both of whom consider his selective feeding style a waste of time and effort. He loves them, anyway. They're the only family he's ever known, other than the brief flashes of his mother in memories from his human life. Edward has always been fairly happy with the choices he's made with the life he's been dealt... until he stumbles upon a girl reading in a meadow in Forks, Washington, who will change everything he thinks he knows about himself."
Confessions of a Nanny by Melissa228
Summary: "Bella Swan accepts a job as a nanny for single father, Dr. Edward Cullen. Living under the same roof and Bella's seduction plans, leads these two into a whirlwind of pleasure and excitement."
Ethics Be Damned by krazyk85
Summary: "Bella Swan is a 28 year old woman who is a narcotics detective for the Seattle Police Department. Bella is assigned to go undercover as a high school student to bring down a massive drug ring fronted by the elusive Drug Lord Aro Volturi. Bella soon finds herself falling for her English teacher Edward Masen...
Edward Masen is instantly attracted to this new student, but can't pursue a relationship with a young girl."
My Imaginary Friend by NoWayWithWords
Summary: "Bella meets Edward while she is a pre-kindergartener, and Edward becomes her best friend. When Bella’s life is in danger, Edward is forced to leave to prevent her death. As Bella grows older, Edward is forgotten...A new family moves to Forks at the start of Bella’s senior year and changes Bella’s life forever. What the mind forgets, the heart will always remember."
The Disillusioned by Phoenix Rising
Summary: "Soon after Bella Swan moves to Forks to live with her father for her senior year of high school, she begins volunteering at Forks General Hospital. There, she meets Edward, a young man her age whose past is complicated and future is uncertain."
Let Love Inby KekahJ
Summary: "Edward and his parents move to Forks from Chicago. Bella is the elusive girl in Edward's biology class that he can't seem to get close to. She's beautiful, but there's something about her that he can't put his finger on."
Waking Up by RiaMaria
Summary: "Set in the summer after Twilight, 2 weeks before the beginning of senior year, Bella wakes up one Saturday morning to find a sleeping, HUMAN Edward beside her."
I need to stop! Those are just the fics I'm reading on Twilighted right now. I'll post the fanfiction.net ones later.
PS- All the fics I read and generally NC17 or M.
Hit me up on twitter! I'm prettybadwords.
I'm on ffn and twilighted as Fairest of Them All because I'm a pale bitch.
I'm fortunate enough to have HBO at my house and I am literally glued to the television every Sunday at 9pm when True Blood comes on. I'm liking this season SO much more than the last season! That Maryann tangent really went on for too long.
I've recently become obsessed with this website/tumblr account: Sookie Is Mine! The True Blood images and .gifs I find are always hilarious, but they may contain some spoilers! You've been warned.
I REALLY want one of these mugs, but I'm a broke college student and I cannot afford it. They are $32 a pop and you can find them on Etsy.com from MaidOfClay
I would have to say that Eric Northman is my favorite True Blood vamp on the show and in the books. He is absolutely sexy. He may be an asshole the majority of the time, but he never claims to be something he's not. He is unapologetically true to himself and I admire that in a person... uh I mean vampire. Plus, he genuinely cares about Sookie.
In summation, Eric Northman is a VILF.
Fics that I'm reading:
Belladonna by candy1
Summary: "Belladonna was the most feared and untouchable succubus in the Vampire Kingdom. No challenge was too great – even pretending to be human. Will the succubus still posses her supreme control when she encounters the most delectable human she never thought could exist? Or will her human ‘life’ be shattered beyond recognition?"
*** This fic does NOT get enough credit! It only has 99 reviews so PLEASE go read and review!
The Nightingale Journals by kimpy0464
Summary: "Pediatric ICU night nurse Bella Swan blogs about her work experiences via "The Nightingale Journals." When Dr. Edward Cullen is named the PICU's newest Fellow, their immediate attraction to one another is undeniable. They are both trying very hard to maintain their professionalism, appreciating one another as colleagues. Despite this predicament, Edward is determined to get to know Bella; when he learns that she is writing a blog, he makes it his mission to read every entry to find out just what it is that makes nurse Swan tick. Epic banter and UST result. Will they ever be able to admit their magnetic draw to each other?"
***Beyond obsessed with this fic.
Nineteen Canvasses by Carson1
Summary: "Bella thinks she finally has it all together after a life altering accident, but when she meets Edward, a once successful artist who has lost his inspiration, everything she thought she knew changes."
Major Misconduct by m7707
Summary: "Edward - hot high school hockey player. Bella - shy high school student. They've admired each other from afar, so what happens when they finally meet? Are they strong enough to handle a threat from his past? No good deed goes unpunished..."
Beyond Repair by GreatEscape
Summary: "When the Volturi arrived in Texas to put a stop to the warring vampire armies, Bella was only able to escape with her life by the skin of her teeth. Her search for a better life was not successful. When the Cullens find her many years later alone and seemingly unconscious can they help her to find the peace she once sought or is she damaged beyond repair?"
ABC Countdown by aylah50
Summary: "With only twenty-six days left of school, second grade teacher Bella is supposed to be running her classroom ABC Countdown, creating a fun activity for each remaining day starting with a letter of the alphabet. However, all she can think about is her sexy co-worker Edward, and the much naughtier version of the ABC Countdown he inspires. Will each letter bring them closer together?"
***This is only 1 chapter in and I'm already obsessed!
15 Step by Jenny Jerkface
Summary: "17-year old Bella Swan moves to Forks after being abandoned by her mother. With music as her only friend and a penchant for trouble, Bella just wants to be left alone. Unfortunately, her behavior attracts the attention of hot tempered Edward Cullen."
***This is another fic that I think deserves more recognition and more reviews!
Discovering You, Discovering Me by JSFazz
Summary: "Bella Swan was always awkward and never quite knew where she fit in, but she always had a best friend in Alice Brandon. Edward Cullen was hopeless since the first grade, branded a geek and bullied every day of his life. It's years later and Bella has just returned to Forks after graduating college. She's desperate for a job and grabs the first thing she can find working at Forks Pharmacy with none other than Edward Cullen. Follow their budding friendship as it evolves into something more, where Edward and Bella discover a little something about themselves as well as each other. In the end, can Bella find where she belongs, and can Edward find someone who accepts him for who he really is?"
***Must read for Geekward/Awkward fans!
Taste of Innocence by Nolebucgrl
Summary: "Edward Cullen has hunted the darkest minds since he became a vampire. He's grown weary of the dregs of society and longs to taste the blood of a true innocent. Will desire for her overrule desire for her blood or will he take them both?"
You Found Me by Kristylized
Summary: "Edward Masen has lived the life of a nomad, travelling with James and Victoria since he awoke as a vampire. He drinks human blood, having never known another way. Unlike his coven mates, he makes the conscious choice to feed exclusively on those who prey upon others. He's confident he's making the best of his existence and doing what's morally right, despite the ridicule from James and Victoria, both of whom consider his selective feeding style a waste of time and effort. He loves them, anyway. They're the only family he's ever known, other than the brief flashes of his mother in memories from his human life. Edward has always been fairly happy with the choices he's made with the life he's been dealt... until he stumbles upon a girl reading in a meadow in Forks, Washington, who will change everything he thinks he knows about himself."
Confessions of a Nanny by Melissa228
Summary: "Bella Swan accepts a job as a nanny for single father, Dr. Edward Cullen. Living under the same roof and Bella's seduction plans, leads these two into a whirlwind of pleasure and excitement."
Ethics Be Damned by krazyk85
Summary: "Bella Swan is a 28 year old woman who is a narcotics detective for the Seattle Police Department. Bella is assigned to go undercover as a high school student to bring down a massive drug ring fronted by the elusive Drug Lord Aro Volturi. Bella soon finds herself falling for her English teacher Edward Masen...
Edward Masen is instantly attracted to this new student, but can't pursue a relationship with a young girl."
My Imaginary Friend by NoWayWithWords
Summary: "Bella meets Edward while she is a pre-kindergartener, and Edward becomes her best friend. When Bella’s life is in danger, Edward is forced to leave to prevent her death. As Bella grows older, Edward is forgotten...A new family moves to Forks at the start of Bella’s senior year and changes Bella’s life forever. What the mind forgets, the heart will always remember."
The Disillusioned by Phoenix Rising
Summary: "Soon after Bella Swan moves to Forks to live with her father for her senior year of high school, she begins volunteering at Forks General Hospital. There, she meets Edward, a young man her age whose past is complicated and future is uncertain."
Let Love Inby KekahJ
Summary: "Edward and his parents move to Forks from Chicago. Bella is the elusive girl in Edward's biology class that he can't seem to get close to. She's beautiful, but there's something about her that he can't put his finger on."
Waking Up by RiaMaria
Summary: "Set in the summer after Twilight, 2 weeks before the beginning of senior year, Bella wakes up one Saturday morning to find a sleeping, HUMAN Edward beside her."
I need to stop! Those are just the fics I'm reading on Twilighted right now. I'll post the fanfiction.net ones later.
PS- All the fics I read and generally NC17 or M.
Hit me up on twitter! I'm prettybadwords.
I'm on ffn and twilighted as Fairest of Them All because I'm a pale bitch.