Song of the Week #2 - Girlfriend

A lot of you will probably already know this song, since it's very popular on the radio. It's also the most bratty song on the radio, and possibly the most bratty song ever, with the exception of a few Madonna and Jane Wiedlin songs.

I managed to find a censored version of the original video, so it's alright to listen to even if there are small children nearby. The original doesn't have all that much bad language, but enough that you wouldn't want a five year old listening to it (especially if that five year old repeats everything they hear).

Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne


I know it's bratty, and nasty, but it still brings a huge grin to my face every time I hear it.

Song of the Week #1- Here in your Arms

I've decided to start posting a new song each week. It can be a song I like, a song I dislike, or just some random song I can't get out of my head. This may be informative and interesting to you, but really, it's just for my own fun.

I was going to do a song I've had in my head lately, but I decided that I want to do another one, instead, even though I haven't thought about it in awhile. The song is, "Here in your Arms" by Hellogoodbye. I was going to link to the official video, but I don't really like it, so I'm linking to a fanmade one, instead. You can enjoy the video even if you don't know what the games are that are being used for it.

Here in your Arms

I heard it on the radio back in November, and I've loved it ever since then. It manages to use synthesizers without over using them, and it's so sweet. It's probably my favorite song on the radio right now.

Redone Meme

Yup, yet another meme. This is a redone version of one I did earlier.

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? WHAT INSULTING NICKNAMES WERE YOU CALLED IN CHILDHOOD? I didn't have any, probably because I didn't go to school.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? WHEN YOU CRY, DO YOU LOOK UGLY, OR DOES IT GIVE YOU A BEAUTIFUL SAD GLOW? I look all red and blotchy. I envy those who get a beautiful glow (if there even is such a thing).

DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? ARE YOU FORGETTING HOW TO WRITE BECAUSE YOU SPEND SO MUCH TIME ON THE COMPUTER? No. I do three pages of handwriting in a college ruled notebook every morning, and that's what's causing my handwriting to degenerate.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? DO YOU THINK VEGETARIANS ARE INSANE? (BECAUSE THEY ARE.) No, I know to many to have that opinion, and anyway, I tried to be one several times when I was 5 or 6. As long as vegetarians don't try to tell everyone else that they're right and your wrong, I'm fine with them.

DO YOU HAVE KIDS? DO YOU LIKE KIDS? IF SO, WHY? WHY, IN THE NAME OF GOD? I like them because they can be extremely amusing. And sometimes sweet.

DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? ARE YOU AS FRIGHTENED OF CLOWNS AS YOU SHOULD BE IF YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD FOR YOU? I've never had any experience with clowns, so I don't know.

DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? IF YOU COULD BE EITHER VERY BEAUTIFUL OR VERY SMART, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHY? It depends. If I could stay the way I looked when I became smart, or stayed how intelligent I was if I became beautiful, I'd say smart. I think there are problems that go along with being beautiful, and you can always hide how smart you are.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CUSS WORD? Shoot, rats, and curses.

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? DO YOU THINK YOU ARE GOING TO GROW OLD OR DIE TRAGICALLY YOUNG? I hope grow old. Dying tragically young never did anyone any good.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? DESCRIBE YOUR MOST RECENT NIGHTMARE. I think the one with the red man was the most recent.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? DO YOU WISH THAT, INSTEAD OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION DEBATES, THEY INSTEAD HAD TO BOX EACH OTHER, BECAUSE THEN THERE'D NEVER EVER BE ANOTHER DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE? No, it wouldn't make anything any more interesting.

RED OR PINK? ABBA: THE BLONDE OR THE BRUNETTE? Brunette. The blonde one looks too much like Luke Skywalker to me, and there's nothing attractive about him (at least to me).

WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? ON A SCALE OF 1-10, HOW MUCH DO YOU HATE SHOPPING FOR NEW CLOTHES (10 BEING SO MUCH YOU'D RATHER CLEAN THE CAT BOX WITH YOUR BARE HANDS). Hmm. Shoe shopping would be an 8, and regular clothe shopping would be about a 6.5.

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE BEFORE THE LAST TIME YOU THREW UP? It was years ago, and it was dinner. That's all I remember (and why do you want to know, anyway?)

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? NAME FIVE "CLASSIC" POPULAR SONGS YOU HOPE YOU NEVER HEAR AGAIN AS LONG AS YOU LIVE.

1. Photograph by Nickelback (I have always thought this was a stupid song)
2. Imagine by John Lennon
3. Beautiful Girl by Sean Kingston (this song could not be much more annoying if it tried. If you like this song, could you please tell me why?)
4. My Love by Justin Timberlake (It's got a pyschotic mouse in the background)
5.Take the Money and Run by Steve Miller

IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? IF YOU WERE A DOG, WHICH BREED WOULD YOU BE? I'd be a Basenji.

FAVORITE SMELLS? FAVORITE BODILY FUNCTION? (COUGH, SNEEZE, BELCH, POOP, FART, YAWN, ETC) Hiccup, since I do it so often.

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU HAD A HUGE FIGHT WITH, WHAT WAS THE FIGHT ABOUT, AND WHO WON? I don't have big arguments.

FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? AS WE ALL KNOW, PRO FOOTBALL IS THE ONLY SPORT WORTH CARING ABOUT. IN LIGHT OF THAT FACT, WHO IS THE BEST NFL QUARTERBACK OF THE LAST 10 YEARS? BEST RUNNING BACK? BEST WIDE RECEIVER? BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER? BIGGEST PRIMA DONNA? WHINIEST BITCH? I couldn't care less, I'm afraid.

HAIR COLOR? BALD MEN ARE VERY SEXY. DISCUSS. Only african american men, like Avery Brooks and Samuel L. Jackson.

DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? DO YOU HAVE PERFECT VISION? IF SO, RACHEL LUCAS ENVIES YOU WITH THE FIRE OF A THOUSAND GALAXIES. Nope, I've got average vision with my left eye, and less than average vision with my right eye (not that you really need to know that).

FAVORITE FOOD? FOOD YOU FIND SO REPUGNANT THAT YOU SIMPLY CANNOT BELIEVE OTHER PEOPLE PUT IT IN THEIR MOUTHS? Escargot. I mean, it even looks like little dried up snail bodies!!

SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? WHEN YOU GO TO THE MOVIES AND THE J ERK BEHIND YOU KICKS YOUR SEAT CONSTANTLY, DO YOU IGNORE/MOVE OR DO YOU CHALLENGE THEM TO FISTICUFFS? I assume that's it's either a very small child, or someone who's easily amused, so I just ignore it. And if the movie's good enough, I don't even notice.

LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED THAT MADE YOU GET ON YOUR KNEES AFTERWARDS AND BEG GOD TO GIVE YOU THE LAST TWO HOURS OF YOUR LIFE BACK? I've never watched any really bad movies, although Tron wasn't as interesting as some. It was still good, though. After reading Wicked, however, I wanted the last two hours of my life back.

WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? DO YOU EVER PUT CLOTHES ON YOUR PETS? No, that would be cruel. Anyway, I already poke them and call them weird names.

SUMMER OR WINTER? BEER, WINE, OR LIQUOR? Wine.

FAVORITE DESSERT? FAVORITE FOOD THAT YOU KNOW WILL KILL YOU EVENTUALLY BUT YOU DON'T CARE BECAUSE IT IS JUST SO FREAKING DELICIOUS? Chocolate and other desserts.

WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? HAVE YOU EVER BEEN SO DISGUSTED BY A BOOK'S ENDING THAT YOU VIOLENTLY DESTROYED THE BOOK? Inkspell! I hated that ending soooo much and SHE STILL HASN'T WRITTEN THE SEQUEL!!! Other than that it was a great book.

WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? TRUE OR FALSE: "REALITY" T.V. IS THE BEST REASON FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD TO HATE AMERICA. It's a stupid thing (most of it, with the exception of the singing and dancing shows), but if America didn't come up with it, wouldn't someone else?

FAVORITE SOUND? FAVORITE DRUNKEN SLATTERN: PARIS, LINDSEY, OR BRITNEY? Britney and Lindsay are both somewhat talented, and at least have one song that I like. I just feel sorry for them.

WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? WHAT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME YOU GOT DRUNK? 'FESS UP. I've never gotten drunk (so there).

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? IF YOU COULD HAVE MAD SKILLZ IN DANCING OR IN SINGING, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WOULD IT BE FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL SATISFACTION OR TO IMPRESS OTHER PEOPLE AND POSSIBLY GET SOME ACTION? I can already dance fairly well, and I want to work hard to get better at it, not just be spectacularly good at it. The same with singing.

WHERE WERE YOU BORN? IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHICH WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WOULD YOU USE IT FOR GOOD OR EVIL? I know what power I'd have (this is what happens if you read too many X-men comic books), but I can't really explain it. I'd use it for good.

WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? IF YOU NEVER SEE ANOTHER Q&A MEME AGAIN, WILL IT BE TOO SOON? I like them! (As you can tell from my blog)

Innocent Dragon doll

I entered a collaboration at Fairytopia, where we each took a mythlogical creature or two with a certain theme. I chose the Innocent Dragon, and the Emo Centaur.
I had no inspiration whatsoever for an innocent dragon, until I saw this base by Aceldama, and it inspired me immediately. A few days later, I ended up with this:


Base

I'm very pleased with her! The base is much larger than I normally work on, but I think she came out well, nonetheless. The fire in her hand was hard to get right, as were her wings.
After dolling her, I have more confidence in my ability to doll on large bases.