The New Year and all that jazz

Ok, so 2009 is almost over. Actually, it will be the New Year about twelve hours ahead of America for me. Hehehe.

I really have nothing to say on the subject. I am spending my New Year's Eve at home, throwing an all-nighter and trying to write. The same way I spent last New Year's Eve.

Have a good 2010 y'all.

Two Vlogs. Yes, TWO.

I got bored, and tired, and Mireyah and Discordia have given me a list of Aussie slang and other words they want me to say in my "funny accent". Yes, Mire, I'm glaring at you. And yes, I will translate the slang :P



Sorry about the lag. My webcam SUCKS.

No lag in this one!

My First Vlog!

Nawww... my first vlog!

Gnome Part 2

Ok, ok, so Mire gave me another award that I will deal with at a later date - possibly in a vlog if y'all play nicely :)

(put in requests now if you want to hear any Australian slang from a real, live, true-blue Aussie. I will happily comply).

So, we have come to the end of the Gnome Award, where I must answer questions. Mire had way too much fun giving me a list! So here goes:

Favorite Deadly Animal:
Ok, I had to think about this one. We have a lot of very deadly critters here in Australia - even our cute-and-cuddlies can be dangerous. And I'm the kind of girl who loves dangerous animals, the more venemous the better.

I decided that my favourite is the Irukandji jellyfish, which is found up north in the more tropical waters.


These little darlings are pretty small; they're about the size of the average fingernail on your pinky finger. They are also very poisonous. Deaths are rare - usually the stings are treated well - but they can and have killed people. It takes a few hours or even days, but you'll be writhing in agony for that time. *grin*

Favorite Non-Deadly Cute Animal:
....um. If push comes to shove, I'll have to say geckos.

Aren't they cute?! I hatched some a few years ago.


Favorite Drink:
Apple juice!

Favorite Book:
Uh... hm. I don't really have a favourite at this point in time.

Favorite Piece of Clothing:
My jeans, or my maxi dress. I basically live in them.

Favorite Color other than black:
Dark purple.

Favorite Time of Day:
Late at night. I get a lot done around midnight.

Favorite Pasttime:
Writing, and surfing the net.

Favorite Game:
Atmosfear! For those who don't know, it's a horror-themed DVD board game. I play as Elizabeth Bathory (Google it if you're unaware of her awesomeness) and the 'host' on the DVD is a very sarcastic Reaper. Lots of fun.

Favorite phrase:
"OMG LOL". But not as in oh-em-gee-ell-oh-ell. As in omg, lol. Say it like you would a normal word. I say this way too much.

Favorite Weather:
When I'm inside, thunderstorms. Outside: warm and partly cloudy.

Favorite Language other than English / Japanese:
Latin.

Favorite movie other than Hannibal:
The Orphanage, directed by Guillermo del Toro. This is the most stunning, atmospheric movie I have ever seen. It is also the best example of horror I have ever watched - or read, for that matter. If you haven't seen it, do so. It will blow your mind.

Favorite author:
Dean Koontz. Oh, and a certain Miss Mireyah Wolfe :)

Now to pass it on! I give the Gnome Award to... drumroll please... Victoria S! I don't know if you've already gotten it. If you have, suck it up sweetheart! :P

In other news: I went SHOPPING. I BOUGHT STUFF. And also tried a Hershey's bar, which I didn't know existed in Australia. My life is complete. :P

The Usual Christmas Stuff

Okay, so I'm in Australia; it was Christmas here before it was Christmas for my American lovelies. Muahaha.

My parents decided to fuel my twisted mind and got me The Sims 2 Double Deluxe Edition + University EP. I have created Saf and Thomas. They are currently studying drama and art respectively. Saf passed her first semester; Thomas didn't. Poor guy.

I also got a black satin nightgown and dressing gown, which I have been wearing all day because I looooooooooooooove satin!

((on a side note, I'm currently listening to 'I Am The Walrus' by The Beatles. It's bizarre.))

And I got a bookstore voucher, a jewellery store voucher and a BIG ring that is styled to look like black vines. It is GORGEOUS.



See? *grin*

I answered the Infamous Harry Potter Questions, and rather stupidly accepted a challenge from Frankie. Apparently this means I am going to die. *shrugs*

I think that's it for today... Merry Christmas/Chanukah/relevant holiday, everyone!

Oh, and go recruit me some followers!

Gnome Award: Part One

Okay, I'ma kill that girl. Mire has decided to give me the Favourite Gnome Award, so now I have to answer the Infamous Harry Potter Questions. Here goes:

The Infamous Harry Potter Questions.

Favorite Book?

Hm... I'm going to have to say Goblet of Fire. It was definitely JK's best writing, and I love it when the bad guy comes back :)

Favorite Chapter?

Oh, gosh.. testing my memory, are we? I honestly can not remember which chapter it is, but the one in Half-Blood Prince where Hermione sends a flock of birds at Ron's head after he has a make-out session with Lavender Brown.


Favorite Scene?

I'm going to go all old-school and say the scene in Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone for you Americans) when Harry finds the Mirror of Erised, and sees his family.

Favorite Muggle?

Do Squibs count? Please?

They do now. *glares* My favourite is definitely Mrs Figg. She is totally awesome.


Favorite Teacher?

Hm... I'm going to have to say Lupin. I mean, seriously, he was pretty epic.


Favorite Class?

DADA, of course.

Favorite Gryffindor?

Ron. He may have the "emotional range of a teaspoon" but he is just too awesome to ignore.


Favorite Hufflepuff?

*groan* I don't want to say Cedric, but I will.

Favorite Ravenclaw?

Luna, definitely. I am very glad someone brought the existence of wrackspurts to my attention - it explains so much!


Favorite Slytherin?

Malfoy. He is such an intriguing character. Oh, and he's YUMMY.


Favorite Defense Against the Dark Arts Prof?

Once again, I must say Lupin.

Favorite Quidditch Match?

Four little words, my friends: Weasley is our King.


Favorite Quidditch Player?

It's a tie between Ron and Harry.


Favorite Wand Ingredient?

Hm... probably unicorn tail hair.


Favorite Wizard Band?

The Weird Sisters. C'mon, they were played by Franz Ferdinand in the movie!


Favorite Library Book?

Y'know, I think I'd go insane in the Hogwarts library. So much awesomeness in one place would make my head implode. But my favourite book would have to be Hogwarts: A History.

Favorite Text Book?

Hm... Advanced Potions. Half-Blood Prince edition. XD


Favorite Hogsmeade Store?

The Three Broomsticks! That counts, right?


Favorite Diagon Alley Shop?

Weasley's Wizard Wheezes.


Favorite Weasley Twin?

I can't choose - they're so awesome! Gred and Forge!


Favorite Fight?

The final battle in Half-Blood Prince, without a doubt.


Favorite Couple?

For the amusement factor: Ron and Lavender.

Favorite Scene in a Graveyard?

In Goblet of Fire, when Harry fights the fully-fledged Voldement using Expelliarmus.

Favorite Villain?

Quirrell. He was kind of awesome in a pathetic way.


Favorite Trewlany Prophecy?

I can not say anything other than The Prophecy.


Favorite Ron Line?

In the books: "Blimey!"

Movies: "Why did we have to follow the spiders? Why couldn't it be follow the butterflies?"


Favorite Dumbledorism?

Nitwit, oddment, blubber, tweak.


Favorite Beast?

Buckbeak, hands down.

Favorite Movie?
It's a tie between Philosopher's Stone and Goblet of Fire.



Favorite Scene in the Hospital Wing?

When Lockhart removed Harry's arm bones and they had to be regrown, and then Dobby showed up in the middle of the night.


Favorite Method of Getting to Hogwarts?
Gotta love that flying turquiose Ford Anglia.

Favorite Patil Twin?

Hm... Parvati.


And I now declare the questions VANQUISHED.

Now, my pretties, you must assault me with "What is your favourite ______?" questions. You have until Sunday night my time, and I'm half a day ahead of y'all... so have fun :)

Some Randomness

I have a few things to blog about today. I am trying my best to finish this chapter of Hybrid, but it's being a little... stubborn, shall we say? Saf and Thomas are refusing to get along and of course everything is happening at once. Yes, I'm a moron and I like to make things hard for myself. The image, for the record, is the closest I have managed to find of Damien. Seeing as my plot seems to be revolving around him at the moment, I figured a pic of 'him' would be appropriate.

It makes it especially hard when I don't have any music to fit the scene I'm trying to write. I kinda thrive on having music, so I'm getting some new stuff - Karnivool, Atticus, All That Remains, In Flames, Dance Gavin Dance and In This Moment. Oh, and Marilyn Manson.

I'm in a headbanging kinda mood, okay? :P

I also wanted to blog some Advice. Yes, Advice. With a capital A. It would be beneficial for you to Take Heed. *laughing manically*

Ok, so many people seem to think that the customer is always right. As a cashier, I just want to say this - GET OVER YOURSELVES. I can guarantee that an employee will know more than you about the store, so don't try to tell the poor cashier/salesperson how to do their job, mkay?

Another thing: don't scrunch money. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. That poor money pays your way in this world; show it some respect.

Do not under any circumstances try to go through a 15 items or less checkout with more than 15 items. My Cashier Ninjas will track you down and Hurt You.

Creepy Men: Yes, I smile at you. Yes, I make polite conversation. Yes, my name badge is conveniently located on my chest. No, you MAY NOT hit on me. I am paid to be nice to you - much like a prostitute, actually. Hm. Anyway. I am a sixteen year old girl and I am just trying to do my job. If you want to compliment me or find me attractive, that's fine. I don't care. Actually, I will thank you if you compliment me - it's a common courtesy. But that doesn't mean I return your misplaced interest. Go find some other poor girl to torment and leave me alone.

It is none of your business how much I get paid. So don't bother asking.

Yes, working at a grocery is pretty monotonous. No, this does not mean I am a moron.

Ask me how I deal with stupid questions. Go on, I dare you.

Chuck Norris has NOTHING on weary cashiers faced with annoying customers.

In summary: you are a customer. I am a cashier. I have been trained and am paid to do my job. You are not trained and paid to do my job. I know the store and its policies. You don't. I am right. You are not.

End of story. XD