Memoirs of the Angst-Bitch

Thanks to everyone who commented on my last post. While that day didn't really get better, I did get something fairly productive out of it so I can't say it was a total loss. I also came home and crashed until 10:30. Lol.

In other news, I lol'd my head off after watching the "Teenage Dream" sequence in Glee, mostly because the idea of an entire class helping serenade another guy was so ridiculous. I also thought this was one of the campiest things I've ever seen. Though I have to say it by no means is more campy than the "ultra-straight" Aggie Song from "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." I so destroyed my father's perspective on that song when we watched the movie this weekend. I am proud of myself for that.

I am filled with rage that Airbender exceeded expectations this weekend. I do hope it dies on the re-watch scale. I don't want to hold it against anyone for going to see it but well, I will possibly be more critical should profits green-light a sequel.

In positive Avatar news, my brother and I discovered Avatar Extras on NickToons the other night and annoyed the hell out of my father by reciting all of the random pop-ups.

I am still failing at journal-swapping because I possibly have hoarder mentality. Over a username! There are no words.

I am totally geeking out over We Are the Fallen. It's my new guilty pleasure. Fake Evanescence is awesome!

I realize I forgot to mention that my writing meme was courtesy of catystorm.

( 30 Days of Writing Meme )

8. What's your favorite genre to write? To read?

I guess I'm a fantasy writer at heart, although my style is more anime-influenced than traditional-fantasy influenced. I'm more about the characters than the world. (I should probably care more about world-building, as I'm starting to realize my rules/setting make no damn sense. Sob.) My writing falls within the realistic fantasy realm, where it's mostly real world rules, but then magic also exists. I would also say I'm a slash writer, except I don't want my writing defined by the relationships I write but rather by the story itself. Thus, fantasy. My reading preferences also trend toward fantasy, although I tend to loathe series with intensive world-building.

Wow, let's not even talk about the latest Newtype images for Geass. Just no.

I forgot to bitch in my Toby Keith concert review that they tricked me into listening to Katherine McPhee. One, she is not country and has no purpose being at a country concert. Two, she is boring and I'd rather listen to Taylor Swift or even early Miley Cyrus. Three, I was expecting Tracy Adkins. Fail on every level.

I am very depressed about Helen Thomas, but I agree with the public reaction.

Awesome essay on how to capture the female character in shonen and really any fiction using a comparison of early Soul Eater and Fairy Tale.

In unrelated news, I blacked out sometime today. I have a hunch it could be related to stress.

I'm playing through E.V.O. Search for Eden again so I might be distracted from talking to people. I love this game. I think it's so much better than the prettier Spore.

Haaaaah Nayami failed at this weekend. But I did manage to start watching Natsume's Book of Friends with Gabi, which has some nice characters, especially Nyanko-sensei. We also tried DRRR for about three episodes so far. I might try more since I love Kida. Gabi trends toward the epic mortal enemy crack of Izaya and Shizou. That said, wow that anime hurts my brain with its mode of story-telling.

Next weekend will be my Toby Keith concert so it will hopefully result in less fail.

So in my search to find a less GAY version of "Right Before My Eyes" because I really like that song, I has discovered a young Elton John cover performer. I have hence named him Elton Jr. because he is like the second coming of Elton John. I am serious. I fangirl this guy so hard. Not only does he play the piano but he also cosplays Elton and mimics his expressions beautifully. Do check him out. Apparently, he tours live.

Circle of Life

Madman Across the Water

Right Before My Eyes

realms_of_life and me are totally in love with him.

Well, Blizzard of 2009, you are small but enough to keep me from both the stores and the post office today. I tip my hat to you.

I really want to see the Lion King on Broadway. I would kill for this opportunity. I will find a way. "Shadowland" is just so powerful, and I love the development of Scar in the "Madness of King Scar". Also Simba's new song "Endless Night".

And the damn cat managed to run off with my tribble in the middle of the night.

This song is super sappy but unlike most of the listeners, I actually like the unusual voice of the singer. I think it's the same way I fawn over Darius Rucker. Speaking of music, why the hell did Bucky Covington cover Nickelback's "Gotta Be Someone"? So surreal.

I had a HUGE RL planned for today. But thankfully my obtaining my contacts within 10 minutes and once more being able to SEE kind of killed that drive. So now I will just ponder this whole Afghanistan thing.

I need to figure out what to do with my vacation days. I think I've settled on either writing (HAH!) or playing a video game for the entire set. Since my earlier plans are now going to cost me $2,400 and that's just not happening.

I don't usually watch the American Music Awards since they are dull as dirt. Also music to me is about the music not the visual medium. I'm definitely one of those Video Killed the Radio Star types. But after checking the wires today, apparently I MISSED something. So I booted up my trusty YouTube to catch up with the rest of the world.

Lady Gaga: Nice voice and the burning piano is a beautiful visual. She's good at pushing the boundaries in these things. I still think her outfit was ridiculous, but overall very stirring showing. I can see why it's getting some buzz. I know people are seeing her as the new Madonna, but I admit I liked naughty Madonna more than showgirl Madonna. Again, both have amazing voices though. Speaking of naaaaaaughty...

Adam Lambert: Not so nice voice, which is disappointing because this is my first brush with "For Your Entertainment" and I actually liked the sound. Maybe I'll YT a non-live version. As far as his visuals, yeah he wanted to be a showboat and unlike some of the whining blogsphere, I liked it. There are exceptions. The pawing up the one girl's leg while she was on the pole was lewd even for that display and the kiss was really really forced and... off. I understand it fit the mood of the song but yeah, general ickiness. Which I don't really get because I *like* these type of brutal visuals. Hence, why the leashes and studs and bondage motif amused me greatly. Also, I am a terrible person, but the fall was priceless. Nice job of turning it into a barrel roll, Adam. Overall, had he sang this non-suckily, the presentation would have turned out much better. I am so tired of seeing women over-sexualized so seeing a guy playing it up impressed me. I think why I liked it is because it was, as Gabi explained it, so very 80s. Over the top? Yeah, but I think that's what he was going for. Work on balancing the pipes and performance for next time, you crazy Idol.

ETA: Oh yeah, this is my new fave song of the week. I'm going to force my father to listen to this one at Thanksgiving Dinner.

As many of y'alls know, the Nayami is a country fan. So of course all of us over here in countryland are feeling mighty protective of our girl. There has been a lot of anger on the airwaves. But there have also been positives, and as I refuse to give someone anymore Google hits, we will focus on the latter. Country fans who've barely even heard of Beyonce before today called in to express their appreciation for the respect she showed Taylor Swift. Some even said the country channels should play a Beyonce song in tribute. One of the stations tried and got swiftly chided since you know, country channel = country. So he compromised, finding a Sugarland cover of a Beyonce song and playing that instead. I may add this was the most terrifying thing I've ever heard in country. Country singers should not sing those lyrics. But overall, they managed to keep the conversation in the right spirit. Unlike someone whose need to feed his something that begins with an 'e', who has mostly just flustered the OMG RACIST crowd. Seriously, what was he thinking?

In continuing news about my being a nonperson according to my work system, I was not informed of the possible swine flu in our office because I am not part of the all-inclusive mailing list. Thanks guys, really.

And now I shall leave you with an amusing advice letter. I can't provide the answer since it has spoilers to the movie "Extract".

Albuquerque, N.M.: Hello, Prudie! So I hired a P.I., who posed as an erotic masseuse, on my partner. My partner played along over e-mail while never being explicit himself. They arranged to meet and he showed up at the appointed time. When he returned to his apartment (after all, the masseuse was a ruse), he wrote her an e-mail repudiating some of her sexier suggestions. He is now upset at ME for 'violating his trust,' even though he lied several times about his plans with her - and claims he ultimately made the right call. Any advice?

Also, Tina Fey's jibe at Palin during her Emmy acceptance speech is so going to be my new gmail status.

I have so many negative things to say about the news today but as I am still emo about MJ, I will just go on about how much I love Eddie. I'm going to be sad when he hooks up with Odetta, I know, because he is so slasherific with Roland. Also, I hate when authors TELL me someone fell in love with someone. Eddie knew Odetta for like a day. He might be crushing but he's not in love yet. Then again, Eddie just likes to protect so I guess I can buy that. I still would have accepted it more easily if King hadn't literally wrote "he was falling in love with her." Lazy. Where's Jake?

Also, in lol news. The actor who plays Bill from True Blood called Edward Cullen a pussy. I'm sure Twiliters are enraged because they're going to construe it as the actor calling Robert Patterson a pussy. To be fair, if they do, they earn whatever snark I send their way. Also to be fair, Edward kind of IS a pussy compared to Bill. Either way, I loled.