I've basically been sick for the past week. So I figured, why not get a blog post in? Feels like forever since I last blogged. Sorry guys, things have gotten busy. Good news is school will be out in about a month, so yeah, I'm crazy about that. Means more updates. :)
Now I better take care of this one thing.
I just received a tag from Elizabeth over at Imaginational Wonders This should be interesting. Okay here are the rules.
Rules:
1) Post these rules
2) Post 11 random things about yourself.
3) Answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post.
4) Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
5) Go to their blog and tell them they’ve been tagged.
6)
No cop-outs in the tagging section like, “If you are reading this” or
“if you follow me”. You have to legitimately tag people!
11 Random things about myself:
1) I'm a polygot. Meaning I can pick up languages pretty quickly if taught early enough.
2) I'm a modern day abolitionist.
3) I think I've developed a case of OHGD- obsessive Hunger Games disorder
4) I have slight photographic memory
5) I love writing essays as long as I get to choose what it is I'm writing the essay on.
6) I want to go on a vacation to Europe and put my knowledge of European languages to good use.
7) When I get my own house, I want to devote a huge room to my constantly growing library of books.
8) I hate being sick. I would rather be in school.
9) I have way too many favorite quotes memorized by heart.
10) NCIS is my favorite crime-solving show
11) I always wanted to win a Nobel Peace Prize for my writing.
1. Snow or thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms without a doubt. I hate snow.
2. What size shoe do you wear?
I wear a size 11 and half in American measurement. Yeah I know, I got big feet. :P
3. Books or movies?
You're cruel Elizabeth. Um. I don't know. I guess books, but movies come in at a close second.
4. Pencil or pen?
Pencil. Easier to erase mistakes.
5. What is your favorite Disney movie?
Uh...I've seen too many. Pocohontas was good. But Narnia is probably my favorite. I don't know.
6. Shoes or barefoot?
Probably shoes. But barefoot on occasion.
7. What is your favorite pastime?
Reading and writing.
8. Do you know what Human Trafficking is?
Yep. It's the modern day slave trade. There's two main branches of it. The labor portion, and the sex selling portion. Both are very disgusting. And I want to see it brought to an end.
9. Do you know who William Wilberforce is?
Nope. Enlighten me.
10. Do you like jelly beans?
Nope. I can honestly say I'm the one kid who does not like jelly beans. They're nasty.
11. If you could be on any commercial what product would you advertise?
Gosh. Um. Maybe I could be one of those guys who does the voice for advertising movies. You know, like the guy who says, "This May see - and -." You know what I mean right?
Okay now for my questions....
1. How many languages can you speak?
2. World Peace. Do you think it'll ever be possible?
3. What are your views on education?
4. Ever read The Hunger Games?
5. Favorite song?
6. Favorite actor/actress?
7. Star Wars or Star Trek?
8. Have a life philosophy?
9. Favorite quote?
10. What book do you want to see a film adaption of?
11. When life has you down, what do you do?
And I tag...Hudson, Stew, Shieldmaiden, Lil, and Rose. Now it's your turn. Have fun!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Random News
I've recently been getting in touch with my inner child again. I've been reading fairy tales, ones that were told by me by my family. I found wholes books of them for free on my Kindle that I got for Christmas. I can't help but chuckle as I read them. It takes me back to the good old days. Before life became so stressed and hectic.
Yet in reading these tales, I have recently come across new inspirations. I think I now have an idea for an original story in the works. An idea where I'll blend reality with fairy tales, myths, legends, and yeah you get the picture. I'm not quite sure about the road it will take yet though. I'll have to do some developing first. I'll be sure to let you know.
In other news, I just finished chapters 4 and 5 of my story Narnia Falls to Telmar. I've been trying to add a little more action to it to help readers get pulled into it. I only hope my efforts are fruitful. I should have them both typed up in a couple of weeks. My parents think I'm wierd using a laptop and the family computer at the same time, but still. I've realized this week that even though my life is busy, I still need to keep people interested in my works. And the best way is probably to keep updating.
And you all might find this interesting. I'll be posting a story soon which will be talking about Narnia's history from the beginning until the end of the Golden Age. It's going to be fun. Influences going into this work are the usual, myths, legends, fairy tales. I'll also be adding real life experiences, history, various theologies because of the different religions, and of course Christianity. I haven't been able to come up with a decent title for it, so I've been calling it Narnia's Silmarillion. I plan on coming up with an official title once I start publishing it. (I'm going to wait until everything is completely written before I do that though.) Hopefully that will spark some interest in you guys. :)
In other news, family situation has not changed much. We're still kind of miserable, though I admit, I'm in a better mood than I have been. I just wish this divorce would get over with. My parents are both too stubborn and selfish to really care though. They refuse to budge, even for us. And my brother is currently going through one of his own Edmund moments, except you can disclude the whole "doubting Aslan" part of it. He's still got a grasp on his faith, just that I can see it's getting exhausted and he's trying to prove himself. As for my sister, she's ok. Though like me, she is growing tired and weary.
Yet in reading these tales, I have recently come across new inspirations. I think I now have an idea for an original story in the works. An idea where I'll blend reality with fairy tales, myths, legends, and yeah you get the picture. I'm not quite sure about the road it will take yet though. I'll have to do some developing first. I'll be sure to let you know.
In other news, I just finished chapters 4 and 5 of my story Narnia Falls to Telmar. I've been trying to add a little more action to it to help readers get pulled into it. I only hope my efforts are fruitful. I should have them both typed up in a couple of weeks. My parents think I'm wierd using a laptop and the family computer at the same time, but still. I've realized this week that even though my life is busy, I still need to keep people interested in my works. And the best way is probably to keep updating.
And you all might find this interesting. I'll be posting a story soon which will be talking about Narnia's history from the beginning until the end of the Golden Age. It's going to be fun. Influences going into this work are the usual, myths, legends, fairy tales. I'll also be adding real life experiences, history, various theologies because of the different religions, and of course Christianity. I haven't been able to come up with a decent title for it, so I've been calling it Narnia's Silmarillion. I plan on coming up with an official title once I start publishing it. (I'm going to wait until everything is completely written before I do that though.) Hopefully that will spark some interest in you guys. :)
In other news, family situation has not changed much. We're still kind of miserable, though I admit, I'm in a better mood than I have been. I just wish this divorce would get over with. My parents are both too stubborn and selfish to really care though. They refuse to budge, even for us. And my brother is currently going through one of his own Edmund moments, except you can disclude the whole "doubting Aslan" part of it. He's still got a grasp on his faith, just that I can see it's getting exhausted and he's trying to prove himself. As for my sister, she's ok. Though like me, she is growing tired and weary.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Live Journal
That's right folks, I actually got a livejournal. There, you can find organizations for my stories and such. It's basically for people who want to ignore the personal stuff about me and actually find out what's going on with stories and such. Only one post entry though. May have another one up soon though. We'll see.
If you want to check out the LiveJournal, you can access the link on my page that lists the sites that I'm on.
If you want to check out the LiveJournal, you can access the link on my page that lists the sites that I'm on.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Still Alive
Yes, people, I'm still alive. Don't worry. Just thought I let you all know that. School has just been very busy and in order to keep up with it I haven't been able to post as often as I would like.
I have also read too many books for me to dedicate single posts to them. So I will have to consolidate and actually work on them when I get the chance.
These are the books you can expect to see reviews for in the coming months:
Ranger's Apprentice #5 The Sorcerer of the North by John Flanagan
Ranger's Apprrentice #6 The Siege of Macindaw by John Flanagan
Ranger's Apprentice #7 Erak's Ransom by John Flanagan
Ranger's Apprentice #8 The Kings of Clonmel by John Flanagan
The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis
A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
As for my fics, I do have chapters already typed up for them. The problem is, the computer they were typed up on has a broken internet port. So yeah, until it gets fixed, I won't be able to actually post anything. Which stinks. Please be patient though. Just think, when they finally arrive, you'll be very excited to read them...hopefully.
I have also read too many books for me to dedicate single posts to them. So I will have to consolidate and actually work on them when I get the chance.
These are the books you can expect to see reviews for in the coming months:
Ranger's Apprentice #5 The Sorcerer of the North by John Flanagan
Ranger's Apprrentice #6 The Siege of Macindaw by John Flanagan
Ranger's Apprentice #7 Erak's Ransom by John Flanagan
Ranger's Apprentice #8 The Kings of Clonmel by John Flanagan
The Problem of Pain by C. S. Lewis
A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
As for my fics, I do have chapters already typed up for them. The problem is, the computer they were typed up on has a broken internet port. So yeah, until it gets fixed, I won't be able to actually post anything. Which stinks. Please be patient though. Just think, when they finally arrive, you'll be very excited to read them...hopefully.
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Nomination Time!
Hey there fans, just so you know, the Lion Awards is going to take place in about a month. Some of my fics are up to nominate. If you want to see them nominated to win chances at awards, feel free to do so. :)
The following fics are the ones qualified to be nominated:
The Fall of Narnia (or How Narnia Fell on TLC)
That Was Romance, This Is True Love
Peter's Present is qualified as well, but I have decided not to post that yet as account for the fact that it is a Christmas gift to my Secret Santa "victim."
The following fics are the ones qualified to be nominated:
The Fall of Narnia (or How Narnia Fell on TLC)
That Was Romance, This Is True Love
Peter's Present is qualified as well, but I have decided not to post that yet as account for the fact that it is a Christmas gift to my Secret Santa "victim."
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Recent Reading #14
As of yesterday, I officially have finished reading perhaps one of my most favorite sci-fi books, The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.
War of the Worlds is about Martians who invade England in the early 1900's, my guess some time between World War I and after World War II. The main character's life is turned upside down one evening when a strange extra-terrestial object, seemingly harmless, fall to Earth and by the next day Martians are destroying all of England. The Martians only seek to rid the human dominance over Earth because their world is dying and they want a new planet to live on.
I loved it in case you couldn't already tell. Most alien invasion stories were inspired by this book. But you know what they say, nothing beats the original. :)
I loved it in case you couldn't already tell. Most alien invasion stories were inspired by this book. But you know what they say, nothing beats the original. :)
Monday, November 28, 2011
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