This movie has a devilish amount of truth to it, I suppose. How corruptable youth is, how highschool can be for some people. I never really related though. If anything, I related to Janice.
14. Do you have any siblings
I do. Kind of.
I have a half brother and I have a half sister. I also have a "brother"
We never lived together, so we aren't super close or anything. But aside from that, I get along with them rather well.
15.Favorite Junk Food
Gotta go with Funyuns on this. And, of course, icecream.
16. Favorite Disney Princess Movie
Disney princess? Not so sure. I really liked the Princess and the Frog???
17.Thoughts on Ugg boots.
A trend that should have died out a long, long time ago.
I've been listening to these guys for years now. A lot of people don't recognize the name, either. Apparently they're pretty popular in Canada.
There music, I always find, is inspiring. Every time I listen to them, I feel like I learn something. The Weakerthans have a song for any moment of any day. For any feeling, any emotion and any situation.
2.Protest the Hero
Here is another band that I've been following for a few years now. Their album "Kezia" is my absolute favorite. I often choose them for long car rides. (They keep me awake!) They're one of the few heavy bands that I've discovered that actually have important lyrics. Important lyrics AND a concept album? From a metal band?! Yes, it is possible!
I don't really have a third, to be honest. I have my two favorites, then the rest that I really, really like are all pretty even!
12. Your Thoughts or Opinions on Harry Potter
Funny that you should ask, as we just spent Thanksgiving watching the first 6, then went to the movies the next day to see the 7th.
I grew up with Harry Potter (and Harry Potter grew up with me, actually). So, the entire series is very dear to me. Every book and every movie has been purchased or viewed on the first available day (except for this last one, actually, because I was traveling...) Basically, I freaking love the Harry Potter series.
Oops! Five days to catch up. 'Lets make this quick.
5. 3 favorite colors
Purple- It looks good on me, it can be a nice dark color, without looking too foreboding.
Black- I just like it, I guess. It matches everything
Silver- Its not gold. Haha
6. Favorite season: Autumn. Not hot at all, not too cold. Jackets are freaking sweeeet!
7. How you came across "blogger", how your life has changed since. I once googled the world "lumberbum" and it took my to someone's site. I really enjoyed reading it, so I started up my own. I like my blog, it gives me somewhere to rant and ramble, instead of bothering people in real life about it.
8. Fitness guru or couch potato: Neither. I want to work out, but never get the chance to. I hate sitting around, but living in a little apartment in freezing cold NY doesn't really allow for much movement.
9. Favorite meme at the moment: None, really. I haven't been interneting as much as I usually do, so Im a bit behind on the latest memes. My favorites though, as "a cat is fine too" and party cat.
I could have swore that just yesterday I posted my 30 Day Blog Challenge.
Time to catch up.
Day 2: Talk about your tattoos and piercings.
Easy enough!
My first piercings were, of course, my ears.
I was an infant, it wasn't my choice. I don't remember.
As I grew older, I wanted more. The holes had shifted a little, so now I just ignore them
Now I have 3 new holes in each ear. I've had them normal sized, I've had them gauged to all kinds of crazy ways. Unsuccessfully, I've pierced my nose and ears and other parts. None of it turned out as I hoped, so I just let them be.
Right after my 18th birthday I pierced my tongue. I've had all of those since.
Tattoos, though.
My first one was a hand-drawn honey bee. Not unlike the ones from Whinnie the Pooh. It is on my side, above my hip.
Ink, as many people know, is addicting.
From the bee it then turned to arm tattoos:
3/4 of my right arm is covered, from above my wrist up to my shoulder. All of them are old Sega Genesis games.
It starts with Zombies Ate My Neighbors, then goes to Battle Toads, then Earthworm Jim, then Ecco the Dolphin, then Sonic the Hedgehog. Some the main characters, some the side characters and villains. Today, for example, I got Evil the Cat from Earthworm Jim on my shoulder. Next month I'll be getting the cover from Golden Axe II on the back of my shoulder.
No, there are no real pictures of them online. I have a few pictures of the individual bits, but there are no pictures of its entirety. Soon, my friends, soon.
Day 3: Write About Your Favorite Television Program
I wish I could write about my favorite television program, but I actually don't have one.
In all honesty, I avoid watching TV if I can. I really like movies and games, but TV, I could do without.
Back in the day, Queer as Folk was one that was frequently played in my house. When I was younger I liked Invader Zim. As of right now? There really aren't any. Its a struggle to find something enjoyable.
Day 4: Write About Your Closets Friends
That is pretty hard to do at this point in my life.
Many of my friends, I don't talk to anymore. The ones that I do speak to, we don't have the "best friends" relationships.
And also I just need something to keep my mind off of my life right now.
So, Day 1.
My middle name is Elise. When I was younger, I didn't really like it. The name was far too girly for my taste. To this day, it still surpasses any level of femininity that I could ever muster, but regardless, I have no qualms with the name. As I got older, I began to appreciate it, mostly because of the fact that my parents got it from the song Für Elise, by Ludwig van Beethoven.
Day 25- What I would find in your bag Everything. Cough drops, pay stubs, pepper spray, a ton of keys, phone, ipod, perhaps food, change, my wallet, pills, lady products... All kinds of things.
Day 26- What you think about your friends Well now, that really depends on the friends, I'd say... Considering I rarely see most of my friends, I can't really make much of a judgement on that. I see my work friends a lot. And the people that I am actually friends with, I really like.
Friends outside of work really depends.
I have my Philly friends that I love but never see.
I have my New York friends that I am still getting used to.
My Maryland friends are pretty much non-existant anymore since its been 10 years since I've seen any of them.
Then I have other ones, from many places.
So...it...varies, I guess...
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?
Mostly so my blog doesn't die, so I have something to write about and something to do. Despite the fact that I neglect it....
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Specifically, I'm not sure. But I think I would like to switch lives with someone that lives in India. Their culture is so extremely different than ours, that I think it would be very difficult to live over there for an extended period of time. But for a day, just for the experience, that would be great.
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have Plans, dreams, goals? As of right now, its just to get in shape. I'm really tired of looking the way I do. Also, to find a better job.
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them I've got an ungodly amount of nicknames.
First and foremost is Red. I think that one kind of speaks for itself.
Skeletor was another, because I used to be really skinny.
Tupac, because of all of my tattoos (Miami Ink was another one)
I know there are a lot more, but I can't remember them at the moment.
Day 14- A picture of you and your family. This is my family and I on our cruise to the Bahamas. It was quite a fun time. Also the first vacation we had been on together in 19 years, I believe.
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play. This is so something that you are not going to want to sit through... Alright, here goes nothing:
1. Creep (Acoustic) - Radiohead (Unfortunately this version is edited.)
2. Baby, I Got Your Money (Cover) - Say Anything
(This cracks me up)
3.Damn You Looks Good And I'm Drunk (Scandalous) - Cobra Starship
(And this is definitely the first time I've ever heard this song.)
4. Whole Day Off (Live) - Oingo Boingo
(If you didn't know, this is Danny Elfman's band.)
5. We Are The Gothic Archies - Gothic Archies
(Gothic Archies singer is also in a band called The Magnetic Fields. Some of their music can be found in the TV show Queer as Folk. They also did the soundtrack for one of my favorite movies: Pieces of April.
6. Screaming at the Wailing Wall - Flogging Molly
(Flogging Molly. Not a whole lot to say here. Just good ol' Flogging Molly. Though, I was listening to them yesterday, so it is kind of funny that they turned up here.)
7.Group Sex - Cirlce Jerks
(Never listened to this song, either, to be honest. Well, not that I remember, at least.)
8. The Age of Pamparius - Turbonegro
(Another one that I've never listened to before. As you can see, my ipod doesn't get much use anymore...)
9. Horror Beach - Horrorpops
(These guys are wonderful live. I highly recommend seeing them, if you ever get the chance.)
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Dear Friend,
I am writing because I am concerned.
Speaking honestly, I know you must feel lost. Lost, confused, upset, broken and most of all, out of control.
Do you realize that you feel like this, or do you think what you are doing is normal for everyone?
I don't know which would be worse, to tell you the truth.
Part of the reason I am writing this, is to express my concern for you. The other reason though, is to let you know that you are hurting me as much as you are hurting yourself.
I miss the old you.
Regardless of the fact that change is inevitable, you don't have to spiral downward.
Change can be a good thing, you know.
Not matter what, we are going to grow. No matter what, we will all transform into a more defined "us".
Please make sure that you are changing for the better.
As of right now, it seems as though you are doing the exact opposite.
You let other people ruin you as much as you ruin yourself.
I don't know if you just feel like being defiant, or if you are just oblivious to the fact that you are slowly falling into self destruction.
The fact that you keep me at arm's length now doesn't help.
Maybe if you would just spill your problems out instead of trying to cover them up with bad habits, things would be going a lot better.
Stop doing such detrimental things, if not for your sake, then at least for mine.
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
This is an interesting story. Not really interesting, but I think so.
For some reason, ages ago, I wanted to see if the world "Lumberbum" would come up on Google. Not really sure why. I believe, I actually used the website called Blackle to look it up.
Well, it came up in a blog called Attack with Decay. Anyway, I started reading his stuff and really enjoyed it. Since then, I've started blogging.
Ive had this blog for...2 years now, I think? Something like that.
Unfortunately I've nothing to celebrate this 200th post with, other than the fact that I'm eating guacamole.
Can I just mention that avocados have 1/4 of the calories of butter? Also 1/4 of the fat! They also have 0 choleserol and 0 sodium!
So, next time you go to spread some butter or toss a slice of cheese on your sandwhich, stop and slice up some delicious avocado instead, or spread some guac on the bread. Yum!
I also missed Day 10 yesterday. So I will encoorperate that into this post.
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad .
Happy- Anything, usually. Often some kind of techno. Sad- Regina Spektor, Sufjan Stevens. Bored- I look for new music!! Hyped- Protest the Hero! RAAAH! Mad- I don't listen to music when I'm mad, for the most part. I throw things instead.
See? Wasn't that exciting??
And, for day 11.
Day 11- Post another picture of you and your friends
