I'm not afraid of swimsuit season. Hell, I'm planning on getting a two piece (the second I can afford it). And I'm not a conventionally-ideal-sized woman either! Sure, I WANT to fit that commercialized norm (I'd be liying if I said I didn't...but I know it's taken years of conditioning from media too), but when it comes to swimsuits: I want whatever I want (and for it to fit in a way where ocean waves won't peel it off...it's happened before...and it SUCKS!). Yes, I occasionally get self-conscious in a swimsuit...but at the same time, I don't let it get in the way.
First, PLAYLIST (since this was for Wednesday!):
I was thinking about what is it that has made me this way. And I know having done swim and water polo in high school helped.
I was never great at either sport (NOT fishing for compliments, I'm genuinely uncoordinated), but I enjoy how those sports make me feel after doing them. I feel like my muscles are liquid steel...like a cat. Sorry that seems silly (cause cats don't usually care for water), but I remember reading Animorphs, and that's what I most closely relate this to LOL!
Those muscles being used make me feel strong! My body cuts through the water, like a hot knife through butter (or some such analogy)! I can tread water, I can do flip-turns, I can be in water and know what regardless of my BMI standings (which PS, is BS!) I can kick butt in it! Heck, if it wasn't for the sun's rays being so intense here, I would stay more than four hours in the water (yup! I've done this!). I LOVE water! When I get out of the pool (or ocean) I feel like a brand new person! Like, I changed from Joie, into Bishoujo Senshi: Sailor Fatale!
Also, I remember that if anyone has a problem with how I look, I could probably hold them under-water (not that I would) and make them crygurgle "uncle" while below surface. So haters can suck it!
OMG! I actually used a T. Swift gif **slaps own hand** via
I wish I could give this to every person. I think it's insane for us to not enjoy that cool refreshing feeling of water and staying cool during the summer! It bugs the living crap out of me! Everyone has a right to be at the beach and not have to worry about how they look (and curse people who take pictures of strangers and post them online to be ridiculed. Curse them, may shame, dishonor and BAD LUCK forever curse their name).
All I'm saying is, get your a$$ in the water if you want to. Have fun! Stay cool! Wear a two piece if you want! Wear whatever! Have fun, get prune-fingers! Rock that eau de chlorine, or have those natural beach waves from being at the beach! Also, being in the sun will give you vitamin D, which will make you happy! And as Elle Woods said: "Happy people don't kill..."
Today's prompt is to share our favorite fictional fathers. I decided to highlight my favorite fictional animated fathers (in no particular order).
Professor Utonium(The Powerpuff Girls)
Where would we be without the Professor? We wouldn't have the Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup (the best) saving the city of Townsville. While he became a father in an unconventional way, he's still a good dad! He takes care of his girls (who also take care of him, and their town). Also he's a scientist...and that's cool!
Goofy (A Goofy Movie, & Goof Troop)
Sure, Goofy is as his name implies. But let's be honest, you know the guy has the best dad jokes! Also, remember how he drove his son ACROSS the country, and taught him the Perfect Catch...which happens to be the coolest dance move; even Bruno Mars Power Line wanted to learn it! Moreover, his reason for the trek was out of concern for his son, and, wanting to be a part of his life. He didn't think Max was destined to be a delinquent or failure, but instead, invested time to his son.
Isshin Kurosaki (Bleach)
Ichigo's dad is one of my favorite's because he truly cares for his kids. He may treat Ichigo oddly for the show's (and manga's) comedic aspect, but you can tell there's nothing but love there. Also, his interactions with his daughters (Ichigo's little sister) are ADORABLE!!! Plus, he's a bad-a!
Emmett Benton (Jem & the Holograms)
Emmett may be dead in the Jem universe, but, you can tell the he was a good dude! He took care of his family not just financially, but he instilled kindness into all four of his daughters hearts. I also like the Benton's because they show family isn't just mitigated by blood relations. Aja and Shana are Jerrica's and Kimber's adopted sisters. Adoption is such a beautiful action of love to me, that the movie change is (just one of the many) something sour to me. But to me, Emmett Benton is still a cool dad, who made a kick-a** hologram system, and adopted girls into his family cause love knows no bounds!
Ranka (Ryoji) Fujioka (Ouran High School Host Club)
(I used pronouns and titles based on this wiki-entry about Ranka, if I'm using the wrong one, PLEASE let me know so I can change it. I was unsure)
Haruhi's father is a drag queen (?), who works very hard to take care of his daughter. He also has a very protective father streak in terms of his daughter leaving him for someone she will love. Also, Ranka has a very cute, goofy side when he follows his daughter to the store to make sure she is ok. I love how much he believes in Haruhi, and that she could be ANYTHING, much like her mother. Also, he and Haruhi have some really cute aloof qualities in their personalities--even thought they're very different than each other, but I adore them!
Also, this move:
Honorable Mentions:
Bob Belcher (Bob's Burgers)
Maes Hughes (FullMetal Alchemist)
King Endymion (Sailor Moon)
Mufasa (The Lion King)
One movie that I really enjoy just sitting and watching is The Corpse Bride.I'm a sucker for stop-motion animation (see my Favorite Christmas specials countdown), and I like skeletons. I've always wanted to do a Emily (Corpse Bride) cosplay, and thought it would be fun to make her in Workout form this time around!
I'd like to go on record saying, I LOVE Helena Bonham Carter! She's an amazing actress, and she seems like the coolest woman in movies! She's one of my favorite actresses (don't try to ever make me pick one thing...it won't work). She and her husband make some great (ok, and maybe some not so great) movies together, especially when teamed up with Johnny Depp.
And here's a playlist for skeletons! Power walk or run peeps!
Have you seen The Corpse Bride? What's your favorite stop-motion animation movie?
Harper, of Harper Honey, nominated me for another Liebster Award! Sorry I took so long, but I AM doing it :D
Liebsters are a fun way to get to know new bloggers, and, the blogger who has nominated them, and who nominated them, and so on! Like a ripple in a pool of water...even in reverse!
Here's how zeh Liebster Award works: 1). Link back to your homey who nominated you. 2). Answer the questions the nominator asked you. 3). Nominate 11 other bloggers who have less than 200 followers. 4). Create 11 questions for the 11 folks in step 3 5). Notify your nominees! It's like the blog world's Oscars...well, Tony's (cause Tony's are more awesome)! Here are my questions from Harper:
What movie best captures how you see the world? I feel like the movie that best portrayed how I view the world is Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle. While it differs from the book completely, the movie's Sophie is very dear to me. I'm consistently afraid I'll be an old lady before I see anything of the world. And when he movie came out, I thought I would be a woman who never had a significant other. I was kind of fine with it at one point. But HMC showed me that Sophie only learned how to make her stuff happen once she started making some things happen for herself. Now, I realize there's circumstance that prevent me from doing everything I want to do (lack of money, privilege, means...mostly money) but, I can make some of what I want to happen, and, hope for help on the rest. IDK if this describes this well, but that movie to me really changed my outlook, and, helped me be OK with me and, work on the parts of me I wanted to change. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Is there anything you really loved as a kid that you really dislike now? My Little Pony...the 80's one. I LOVE the new MLP: Friendship is Magic. But the old one...well, let's just say I tried to watch it again, and it was unbearable.
What's something you wish you knew earlier? I wish I had known more about...let's just say economics for the successful.
What do you hope to be doing when you meet the person you next fall in love with (or for those currently in love, what were you doing)? Whoa! Hard question. I'm currently married, and we are in a HUGE transition stage as we are now military-lifestyle people. But we're in the beginning stage, so it's kind of a preschool/limbo type of thing. I am swimming though...and dammit that makes me happy!
What do you like to do when it rains? open the windows, read, type, go outside...and sleep. I find the rain comforting!
What do you dream about? I still have nightmares about being late, and, being yelled at by my old supervisor. That, and San Diego food.
What game/reality competition show do you think you'd be the most fun to watch on? Wheel of Fortune, or Price is Right...but this is because I'd try and do my best possible Orin (Parks & Rec) impression!
What game/reality competition show do you think you'd have a decent shot at winning? Beat the Geeks (a comedy central game show back from when I was in HS...or college...I did well when watching it). That or: Jeopardy: Random S**t Edition...
What pokemon are you? Squirtle!!!!!! #WaterType!
What are some of your favorite song lyrics? Dang...um...off the top of my head: "And sometimes when you're on, you're really f**king on. And your friends they sing along and they love you. But the lows are so extreme, that the good seems f**king cheap, and it teases you for weeks in it's absence. But you'll fight and you'll make it through! You'll fake it if you have to. And you'll show up for work with a smile..." TBH, this whole song!!!
What songs/artists/composers would make up the movie soundtrack of your life? EASY! John Williams on the score! I'd love for an epic collaboration of Billie Joe Armstrong, Jenny Lewis and Tim Rice on lyrics. (maybe I have actually thought about this before).
1). Thursday Next- I want to see BBC do an entire show, where, each series (apparently, they call seasons that?) after each book. I realize the level and number of rights to character might be the hard part, but I KNOW this would be the most bankable show ever! Dear Lord, I LOVE this series!
2). Jubilee- I was speaking to Gladys about this, and I think a Jubilee TV show, would be fun! It would be really cool to see it as a CW show in the grain of Arrow but, also in the vein Buffy where she is trying to be a "normal girl" but, since no one is normal, and she is dealing with being a mutant it would be brilliant. It would be awesome to also see a teen show about a young Asian American woman, who is also adopted dealing with weighty issues such as bigotry, hiding who she is, and, fighting crime and evils. It could be the baddest of bad ass in television...it just needs to not be with Fox ;P
It could be a teen show with true depth, that older folks could enjoy too! I'm telling you, she's the perfect subject!
3). Storm- Wolverine is over played. And though I love Halle Berry, I really, REALLY need Queen Lupita to be Storm. Just...she's perfect!
4). Bone- This is my FAVORITE COMIC BOOK SERIES OF ALL TIME! I remember begging my mom for Disney Adventures Magazine just to read it because it came to my door, and I was having the hardest time (as a 9 year old) getting to, and getting a hold of the comic book form themselves. This is a GREAT fantasy, that's funny, and, has dragons, and a princess that legit kicks ass!
5). Myfanwy Thomas- Before leaving San Diego, my friend Autumn gave me Daniel O'Malley's The Rook as a gift. I'm so glad she did. I devoured it on my plane ride, and while I eagerly await the second book, I believe the series would make a fun tv show! It could even have really fun filler episodes/seasons and seasons that follow each book. The adventures could easily be made! I highly recommend this book by the way!
Who are some characters you would like to see have their own dedicated screen time?
Today's Workout Cosplay is based on one of the most happy, and determined characters I've ever seen: Steven Universe!
This last week I've been swimming a lot,
AND
I'm trying to get a water polo team going!!! I'm so excited to play in the water. It's my favorite exercise and cardio. Also, it's funny how much my mood changes after being in the water. I'm a new person!!! I'm sometimes afraid I was a mermaid as a kid, and brought on land because the mer-mob was after me...or something.
Anyway, I want to point out four things in this outfit! First, the swim cap! I STILL wear one whenever I'm in the pool. In addition to protecting my side-shaves, it protects my platinum from turning pool green, and, (MOST importantly) keeps my hair off my face.
Next, the board shorts, which I only ever wear while surfing, or, to create drag (slows you down) in the water.
Then, is the
very
important Hamburger backpack to carry your swim goodies in! If you watch Steven Universe, you know why this bag is a must!
Last, are the things I want a LOT right now: those Sony Walkman headphones/MP3 Players. They are WATER PROOF!!! You could even use them to listen to this while you swim:
I was planning this post a while back (when I posted the other Crystal Gems). Unfortunately, the folks I was using to share playlists were very naughty, and so I had to start his music from scratch.
But, I am glad this happened as I had help from my friends
in coming up with this playlist I though Steven would have grown up with thanks to his dad, and, their mutual love of singing! So there's a 70's-90's pop & rock influence!
Our lovely photographer Brooke Aliceon and her husband are a photography duo, and (like the Tenor) are House Ravenclaw! Upon our first meeting we KNEW that one of our photo shoots had to Harry Potter themed! She also took my blog icon pic (which is from this same shoot)! The main reason I have a pinterest was because a friend found me on there! I was really excited! Brooke is such an amazing artist, and you should check out her photos! (I have MAD respect for photographers)! #Slytherin!!!
2). G.I.R. Tattoo
You know, there's actually a funny story about this tattoo: my friend and I have a matching one! She has G.I.R. with the red eyes on her calf! And when I have enough money I want get a robot sleeve! I need R2-D2, Optimus Prime, Bender Rodriguez, Baymax and more!
3). Theme Song Playlist
#SorryNotSorry
Yes! This how I start my day! I listen to this (or, one of my favorite podcasts) when I get up in the morning, and while getting ready. Also, I'm feeling especially stressed, I listen to it in the car! I highly recommend it. Also, blasting tv themes from your car brings joy to other people cause they know the words too ;-P
4). Fanimals
Please note: Thorin is NOT in a muzzle, but is wearing a Gentle Leader!
Much gentler to walk him with then using the collar! He can eat and drink, and serves merely to guide!
All our pet's are named after a fandom of some sort! Thorin Gallifrey (Tolkein, & Doctor Who) the puppy! Imogen Lovegood (Shakespeare, & Harry Potter) the grey cat! And our newest Friday Noir (Thursday Next, & The Mighty Boosh)! These are my fur-babies! (Friday wasn't here when I we took this photo).
(Again: Please note-Thorin is NOT in a muzzle! He is wearing a Gentle Leader, which is much safer than a collar alone for walking!)
5). Meet Ups, Geek Out Together, & Geek Girl Brunch
Last year, I had the pleasure of meeting some lovely, wonderful, and AMAZING geek girls in San Diego! Megan (The Nerdy Girlie) put together a hangout and I made some amazing friends (who, thinking about, I have no shame in admitting, I'm getting misty-eyed cause I miss them)! I can't wait until July for so many reasons! Getting to see these ladies again is one of them!
The other, is meeting my #PeggysPeeps: Gladys, Gwen and Travis at SDCC! We are doing a podcast together in association with Agents of Geek called Geek Out Together! I'm so excited...I think SDCC needs to be a little longer LOL!
And, since I had such a wonderful time making geeky girlfriends, when I moved to Florida, I knew the love had to continue! I'm now one of the GGB Brunch officers for Pensacola, and am looking forward to making more friends, especially fangirl friends!
The reason these three make it on this list is because I used to be incurably shy...like I didn't talk to anyone. My husband brought out my inner extrovert, and, helped me embrace allowing myself to feel (thus why I now cry even when I'm happy...I blame love for unlocking my emotions ;-P).
Today's Workout Cosplay is based on the intergalactic bad-a$$:
Phoenix The Phoenix is my favorite version of Jean Grey. I love her powers (oh! the POWERS!!!) and how there are parts of both entities of Jean Grey the mutant, and, the Phoenix Force a galactic omniverse entity (NOT an alternate personality as a movie might poorly write it) working together (versus fighting each other with "Dark" Phoenix). Also, I liked the strength and confidence of them together! Phoenix as Dark Phoenix is cool too, but I like when super powers are used for good...¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Also, I like her green suit the best! ;P
Here's a Phoenix inspired Workout Playlist!
Do you have any favorite X-Men/comic story arcs?
Have any requests? Let me know in the comments, or, tweet me
This odd, but AWESOME show is one that I had two very different friends tell me "you know, I think you'd love this show called The Mighty Boosh." So I bumped the show to the top of my Netflix list (sadly, no longer streaming :'[ but still DVD) and I was hooked! You've probably seen Old Gregg cosplays at conventions, or the Hitcher. They are all played by Noel Fielding who also plays Richmond in The IT Crowd (PS if you like IT, I would suggest Boosh as its very similar writing...just a little more outrageous). TBH I do have one critique that makes me cringe in this show as it does pull some occasional offensiveness. But overall, I do LOVE this show, and I never just watch "one" episode. Princess Jellyfish
This is a sweet, comedic, and just plain old fun anime. It has one of the more realistic (and HILARIOUS) makeover scenes which is more about "best-foot-forward" than "change-who-you-are"! I remember that the first time I was watching it, I started from the beginning cause the Tenor started some of it and was like: "I think I need to see this from the beginning" he loved it too!
Ouran High School Host Club
This episode cracks me up EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! via
I used to read the Ouran High School Host Club (OHSHC) manga (and actually really want to pick it up again, as I left before it was finished because: moneys) and remember busting up laughing out loud while reading it...regardless of where I was. When I got hold of the anime it was just with subtitles and visually devoured the whole season! Then, Funimation did a dubbed version and I was curious about how it would sound. It was actually pretty spot on! You can enjoy it on Netflix now in either language! This show always makes me laugh, and whenever I don't know what to watch, I pretty much marathon this show! (PS the pic is from a scene I legit go into a laughing fit at every time no matter how often I watch).
Pushing Daisies
via
While I don't really remember this being on TV (sad Joie) I remember buying the DVD because it looked interesting...and was on sale. I ended up finishing the first season in about 2 days (no judging), and the next day went back to buy season 2 while it was still on sale!
The narration, colors, wardrobe, story, actors (including Lee Pace & Kristin Chenoweth)...just ALL OF IT is so beautifully executed, and hooks you in! Also, Daisies writer is BryAn Fuller, who writes for Hannibal (my #6 binge show ;] )
In 2013, the Tenor's and my friend recommended a little show to us that we should check out on DVD. Little did we know that we would quickly become a part of the Clone Club! The writing is engaging, and suspenseful, and Tatiana Maslany's acting is worth just checking out a few episodes, even if this isn't your thing! Also, homegirl should be winning ALL the awards, because her acting is top notch! Also, there's some mystery each season, leading to one greater one with a natural build in the shows tension. Seasons 1 & 2 are available on Amazon Prime, and since season 3 kind of just started, you're in a great position to marathon!
Honorable Mentions:
Hannibal
Sherlock (its so easy to watch)
Bleach
Doctor Who (esp. the Russell T. Davies seasons)
What are some of your more binge-watching worthy shows?
Today's Workout Cosplay is a loose interpretation from an AMAZING anime (which you can watch on Netflix) called: Attack on Titan! This is primarily (for spoiler reasons) based on the colossal titan from the beginning of the anime.
This one is inspired by both the Titan, and, the wall he breaks through (thus the hints of concrete grey). I also think the titans are freaking creepy as hell! And...maybe I feel like when I "run" I look like a few of the more dorky ones lol!
One thing that REALLY inspired me are those leggings from Hot Topic! I think it would be so cool to be working out wearing those because it would be kind of like being able to "see" your muscles at work! Or like
If you haven't seen Attack on Titan I would highly suggest it! It's so good, and though a bit eerie, there's a lot of intrigue, and BONUS! Fights are NOT seven episodes long ;P heehee!
Have you seen Attack on Titan? Do you enjoy anime?
Recently, I received a Influenster box of CoverGirl goodies for review! In it were the Lash-Fame Mascara, and their Intensify Me eyeliner. To be honest, I was surprised how much I liked them.
I've been wearing them both quite a bit for about a week and a half (long enough for me to see if there's any sensitive eyes issues). I'll be honest, I'll probably buy them when I run out. There was a handy dandy little card in the box as well, giving an overview about what was "new" in these two new products! Also it gave tips on how to use the products to get the best bang from your product buck.
The mascara did a great job at lengthening my short lashes. Additionally, the way the bristles are intended to be used with lots of twirling--a technique that I employ, and that others do too I'm sure ;).
Here are my lash results (I am wearing the eyeliner as well, and the below pic is indoors, while the top is outdoors). They do look longer to me...but I am kind of a makeup n00b.
Top: After
Bottom: Before
The eyeliner was something I thought I wasn't going to enjoy at all. The liquid liners I've been able to use have all had a "dry-&-peel" effect, where I apply a line, and, after it dries, it becomes like a paper sticker on my lids which I can peel off in one go (ew...gross). That was NOT the case with this one! This one worked more like a heavily pigmented make-up marker. It didn't irritate my eyes, nor did it cake, or, give me sticker line!
Make-up n00b powers...ACTIVATE!
One thing I really enjoyed about this eyeliner was the paddle-shaped tip of the liner. As you can see in the pic below, it made it SUPER easy to draw a winged look and control the thickness of the eyeliner lines.
Thick or thin?
Also, the eyeliner has a more matte plastic to improve your grip on the pen-like shape! For less skilled folks (like yours truly) this helped! A lot! My hand stayed quite steady compared to just flat out glossy barreled pens (like I said, I've tried a few).
All in all, I would definitely not hesitate to recommend these! In fact, I know the Intensify Me liner is on my "shopping" list! I enjoy the mascara, but I have one that I use rather faithfully already (by Physicians Formula). However if you're a super loyal Cover Girl fan, I would definitely make sure to check it out!
Grades: Lash Fame Mascara: 4/5
Intensify Me Eyeliner: 4.5/5
I Hope you enjoyed this review! I'm trying (slowly) to do more! Let me know what you thought of this review in the comments! Or, if you have any questions on these products and my perspectives let me know too! Suggestions on improvements would be helpful too!
Disclaimer: These items were sent to me for free from Influenster. I received these products complementary from Influenster for testing purposes. All pictures in this post are by me, unless, stated otherwise.
This Fandom Friday post is brought to you by the letter N, for (The) Nerdy Girlie, and, the letter S, for Super Space Chick. And by readers like you!
Today's Fandom Friday focuses on the lovely mum's in fiction! These are mum's I wouldn't mind sending a card too...after I send my own mum one of course ;)
1). Thursday Next (Thursday Next series)- Yes...yes I love this series. But Thursday is one bad-a** mom! Her son's Friday, Tuesday...and Jenny are a part of what makes Thursday even more awesome. In addition to fighting both in the real world, and fiction, she also has to keep an eye on her kiddos, and, save the world/future...for them! And even if all that butt-kicking would take the gusto out of most people, she's still able to straight up lay down the law at home. Also she has a stay at home writer husband. She's the bread winner, and is a ride-or-die woman! I love her for more reasons than I can list...so, I'll stop here.
Because even though I like HBM, this part is still badass! via
2). Molly Weasley (Harry Potter series)- I'm sure she'll be on a lot of people's list. And that's because: SHE'S-BLOODY-AWESOME!!! Not only does she take care of her whole family, but she takes in Harry and Hermione and other people who are in need of a strong woman of character. She might be in the traditional stay at home mum role, but, she's no June Cleaver! She's a mother, wife, wiz, and kind hearted.
And the part in the gif, but in the book? I nearly lost my place while reading because I legit applauded and yelled "YEAH!"
3). Mom (Animal Crossing)- You know, this is the only fictional mother to have given me anything. And I wish I could just write her in return this weekend. Just once. I'd send her some bells, or, a pink rose, that I would breed especially for her on this day. Thanks "mom" for looking out for me in my "big move," and, raising me to be the woman who would become the best mayor BerryHil has ever known. #blessed ;P (also! Read this...its so true!)
4). Mrs. Bennet (Pride & Prejudice)- OK, so one of the reasons she's listed is, because without her, Pride & Prejudice wouldn't be the same. She's the comic relief, via satire (ok, the whole book is satire) and I just find her both hilarious, and moving. While she gets on my nerves, she does so because she understands the reality of life, and, the situation her daughters are in. It sucks. She knows it sucks! So she's trying to make sure their life is a decent one...at the cost of happiness sometimes, but still, a decent one.
5). Mrs. Delia Ketchum (Pokemon)- She believes in her son's potential; the potential to be the best. The very best. Like no one ever was. She knew that to catch Pokemon was his test, and to train them: his cause. And so, she gave her son permission to travel across the land, and search far and wide. Knowing that what he wanted to do was understand each Pokemon, and, the power that was inside...his heart. She knew Ash needed to Catch 'Em All! She believed in her son, and his dreams and abilities. That is what makes her a great mom. ;P heh-heh
Some Runner's up:
Linda Belcher
Martha Kent
Sarah Connor
Eudora (Princess Tiana's mum)
Calvin's mom (from Calvin and Hobbes...because you know she's patience incarnate).
Who are your favorite fictional mom's? Don't forget to wish a mom you know and love a Happy Mother's Day! If you're lucky enough to live near them, hug them tight!
If you've been hanging out here with me, you knew who today was going to be!
And you know what? Garnet was the most difficult! I LOVE all of the Crystal Gems (you can't make me pick a favorite! YOU CAN'T!!!) but Garnet is
FIERCE
and stoic, and just amazing!
She's such a strong character: physically, and, as the leader of the Gems! Also, if you've seen the show, you know she's got super Gem abilities (**spoilers**)!
This show is so fantastic! And one of the best parts is the music, which creator Rebecca Sugar created (she did the music for Adventure Time too). Also, for Garnet in particular, she is voiced by musician Estelle!
This Fandom Friday post is brought to you by the letter N, for (The) Nerdy Girlie, and, the letter S, for Super Space Chick. And by readers like you!
Today's prompt asks that we share five games we love. Be they card (which I have quite a few such as "Bull-sh*t!"), box (MUNCHKIN), or, board (Monopoly...and Mario Party...you know, argument games), video games, or, any combination of the latter.
I chose to focus on my favorite video games, as that was easiest for me. And here they are!
1). Kirby and the Amazing Mirror (GBA)- One of the more recent Kirby titles (see: not re-hased and re-packaged to be a "new" game). It's my favorite because it's the most difficult Kirby game, and has mirrors linking to mirrors and it's agog a bit of a maze and puzzles to solve! It's also my favorite franchise!
2). Super Street Fighter II (Arcade, & SNES)- I LOVED playing this in the arcade, and, on the SNES as a fifth grader! Cammy was my favorite! And my siblings played tournaments hours against each other.
3). Animal Crossing: New Leaf (3DS/2DS)- It's so beautiful on the 3DS! It's stunning! I have always LOVED Animal Crossing since the Game Cube, but New Leaf takes all the classic elements, and really improves on all of them. I hope when they make a new one, that we can customize our avatars a little bit more, like the skin tones! I love the new pants and shirts features, as well as the public works projects!
4). Rock Band 3 (XBox 360)- I was born to be a rock star on Rock Band! And this is a great party game because even if someone is shy about singing, there are back up vocalist, or, instruments that they can play/sing! LOVE THIS GAME!
5). Darkstalkers 3 (Arcade-ish & Playstation)- While Darkstalkers was the arcade, Darkstalkers 3 added new monsters to this Street Fighter-esque game (it's by Capcom too)! I LOVE classic monsters (you may have noticed by now due to my Monster High obsession) and this game took my monster love, and combined it with my love of Street Fighter and BAM! This game is supposedly rare, but I will never sell my Playstation just so I can always play it.
Last week, I featured one of the Chrystal Gems from Steven Universe: Pearl!
This week, I'm featuring the vivacious and energetic (and also a little feral) Amethyst!
Jump rope is super fun...and SUPER hard to do consistently! And it's a really good cardio exercise. Getting some friends to do it with you (Double Dutch anyone?) is a fun way to workout together, and, stay motivated to keep going.
On a side note, one of the things I LOVE about this show are the Chrystal Gems varying body types! Neither of them fall under the usual svelte-hourglass shapes the powers that be want all women to conform to. Instead, the show features body types that are not as often celebrated! WHICH I LOVE!
Have you seen Steven Universe? How do you think Amethyst would feel about this playlist?
Also, if there's a workout cosplay you'd like me to tackle, twetet me
This Fandom Friday post is brought to you by the letter N, for (The) Nerdy Girlie, and, the letter S, for Super Space Chick. And by readers like you!
Today's prompt is based on our favorite rides, be they Disney, carnival, or, another theme park. However, while working on this prompt, I found that more than a few on my list are no longer in operations, so, I present:
My 5 Favorite "Closed" Attractions!
1). Kingdom of the Dinosaurs (Knott's Berry Farm, CA)
A basic animatronic dark ride (like Peter Pan, Snow White, and such...basically, my favorite type), with a conveyor belt based cart system, KotD is a nostalgia trip for me. You see, young Joie LOVED dinosaurs (Ok, I still do) and anything with a dino in it, I wanted to see! This ride was old, and you could hear the hydraulic pistons in the dinosaurs. I liked to pretend it was dinosaur farts (cause I'm a grown up). Also, the cart's you the rider sit in are in fact time machines. TIME MACHINES!!! What makes this ride extra awesome is that since the carts continue to move on the conveyor belt, the line is super fast! You can see the ride here!
2). Star Tours-the Original (Disneyland CA)
via Wikipedia
While, I know they have the ride still it did technically close...so it gets to be on the list.
But it's Star Wars, so WIN!
3). Swiss Family Treehouse (Disneyland, CA)
via wikipedia
Not really a ride, but it was still one I liked to just walk through and enjoy. I loved old Disney Channel, when they would play old Disney movies. The Swiss Family Robinson was one of those movies. Its about a family (a Swiss one ;P ) that ends up stranded on an island, and they build their living quarters in a tree. I wanted my family to get stranded on an island so I could finally have a treehouse! But, this was the closest thing to it. And then they made it Tarzan's Treehouse...and I honestly can't stand that movie (sorry...it just was NOT a movie for me). So it's closure and the re-branding made me sad.
I didn't get to go to Six Flags before they closed it (although it is scheduled to reopen this year..."improved"). Mostly because it's the iconic part of the park (National Lampoon's Family Vacation), and, because I like old coasters.
Oh Knott's why do you take my childhood away? This was an interactive fun-house type of thing. Little kids, could crawl through the whole thing, and, see more to the whole thing. It was cool, and I'm such a sucker for cheesy animatronics. I don't care! You can kind of see it here.
Any who, those are some rides I miss! I can't wait to see what rides/attractions others have written about!
What are some theme park attractions you miss, or, wish would be opened again?
I have FINALLY been able to see a show I've been a fan of, from afar. That show is Steven Universe. Naturally I had to start a workout cosplay or two...or four ;)
I decide to start with Pearl because I knew some of her playlist right off the bat lol. Additionally, her sword is so cool. More importantly (to me LOL) she is voiced by Deedee Magno-Hall who is not only an AMAZING Broadway singer/actress, but was my FAVORITE member of the NEW Mickey Mouse Club (MMC) back in the late-80s/early-90s. If you follow me on twitter or instagram, you know I had a FANGIRL FREAK-OUTat this (I might need to add this to the list)! Also, she and some of her fellow MMC alum formed a music group while on the show (Miley, eat your heart out)! Its totally bubble gum, and, insanely 90s-influenced...which makes it radically nostalgic ;P
Hope you enjoyed this week's Workout Cosplay! Sorry I was late with it, our internet went down before I could string my pieces together.
Do you watch Steven Universe? Do you have a favorite crystal gem?
1). Jem's Synergy earrings- I was going to go with Sailor Moon's transformation pen, but decided that the hologram was cool since I could have my face changed too! I would cause some great mischief with these earrings! Maybe more Science Fiction than "magic" but I stand by this decision! ;)
2). Green Lantern ring- I think out of all the lantern's I would belong to green. I admit I might be confusing stubbornness with willpower, but I think I'd be ok! Anywho, with it I could fly...and that's what I want most of all!
3). Thursday Next's Jurisfiction TravelBook- In my favorite book series ever, Thursday Next, the series heroine is able to travel into the world of fiction--ALL OF IT! She is apart of Jurisfiction, the Jurisdiction, that governs fiction. Anyway, the TravelBook is what helps grant her access to all of it! It's basically the "Intro to Entering Fiction" How-To book of it all. You know you want it too!
4). The Deathly Hallows- I was debating between wand and a Sonic Screwdriver...but I figured wand one works on wood, and can conjure things, sooooo...win! But, I also wanted an invisibility cloak...I need it! So...DEATHLY HALLOWS for the win! (Mostly I want the wand & Cloak, but if I could use the stone, I would use it to solve crimes!
5). The Keys of Keyhouse- First off, if you haven't read the series Locke & Key, please, please, PLEASE put this on your to-read list! It's brilliant! Second: these keys are fantastic! Some are a bit weird, but, I'd still love to have them in my bag. Also, while I've always collected random keys, the Tenor decided that keys would be a huge decorative theme to our house thanks to this series! YAY!
Speaking of which, I think I should address that issue, shouldn't I?
My purse of choice would be one enchanted like Hermione's in HP & the Deathly Hallows...but I'd like it to be my Avenger's bag that I was able to buy thanks to Gladys from Usagi in Wonderland!
from my Instagram!
What magical items would you like to have in your bag?
This Fandom Friday post is brought to you by the letter N, for (The) Nerdy Girlie, and, the letter S, for Super Space Chick. And by readers like you!
When you're a fangirl, you know, more than any other type of fan, the importance of keeping your cool. This goes against our innate nature though. We are like little magpies fighting our desire to go straight to the shiny things, so too, is the fangirl.
IDK if these literally fit today's prompt, but, I thought I'd share with you some embarrassing, but strongly fangirl-powered moments. And with that, here are sometimes where I lost my fangirl cool!!
1). Stan Lee at the Viz Media Shonen Jump panel
Up until 2008 if you wanted to go to a panel (that is, if you wanted to sit up front) at SDCC, you only had to show up to the panel before it started. At the time, I was reading Shojo Beat magazine (R.I.P.) and wanted to subscribe to Shonen Jump. My brother and I were excited since we both liked the mangas in the magazine; and, we both like Naruto & Bleach. But the most important thing in the panel description, for me, was that they would be talking about the Ultimo manga venture. I KNEW Stan Lee would show up, even though my brother insisted there would be no chance of this, and you know what?...HE DID!
My brother and I jumped out of our seats filled with pure glee, grasped each others arms and found ourselves jumping up and down (I'm NOT exaggerating). I fangirled so hard, that I broke the cardinal rule--I asked for a picture! I also tried to bring my brother up there, but he fanboyed so hard he didn't even feel me pulling at him, and just sat next to me, smiling the BIGGEST smile and looking on in awe at Stan! And though I'm sad I broke the rule, I'm glad I got this pic for free! :D
🌸#SorryNotSorry 😜
2). Billie Joe x Joie = Kiss!!!
So technically, my first kiss was Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day.
Technically, when he called pulled me on stage I made sure my demand was quite clear.
Technically, my friend Ben and the Tenor (then, "just a friend") helped me get on stage to make this magical moment possible.
Technically, I'm not really sure how much of this is really "technical" but it seemed right at the time I was writing this.
3). The Geek Girl Meet Up at SDCC 2014
OK, so I don't know if this counts, but I'm putting it on here anyway! First let me preface this with the fact that I actually have a little bit of social anxiety. I push it to the side at cons and concerts, mostly because I know I NEED to, in order to enjoy them and have fun.
The amazing and sweet Megan (The Nerdy Girlie) put together a Geek Girl blogger meet up last SDCC! And I was really excited to go. I was able to meet the ultra kind, and comic book knowledgy Gladys (Usagi in Wonderland) earlier that day, trying really hard to "stay cool" and be sure to say hi versus, say, gush WAY too much...which I do...IDK if I did that day, and got to see her again at the meet up! But that evening by the end of the con, at the meet up, it was so excited to see some more of the geek girl bloggers! Especially those who I hadn't met yet, and who lived in San Diego. I got to meet Meli (Melificent) who I saw again at SherlockeDCC! I got super tearful when I started talking to Liz Locksley (LizLocksley.com) & Mia (XO Mia) who had started SuperHeroesque and basically were the reason I FINALLY cosplayed for the first time EVER at SDCC (I've been going for 10+ years, and was too self-conscious). So yeah...I cried...I lost my fangirl "cool" with my fangirl peers.
Basically, I found out I had (and continue to) become a fangirl of my fellow fangirls and fanboys!
4). Meeting Cree Summer...and Crying
Also at SDCC (2014 was my SDCC of Happy Tears) I was at the Black Panel which, if you haven't been to it: DO IT! It's the most fun in a panel, there's never a line, and, you can MEET the celebrities! Some celebrities include Orlando Jones (Sleepy Hollow), Phil LaMarr (who might sit down right next to you, and has voiced at least one character in nearly EVERYTHING, including Futurama!), and, my voice acting hero: Cree Summer! Since I was a kid there were three jobs that I wanted; the most important of which is being a voice actor! Cree Summer was one of the FIRST names I ever memorized from those speedy cartoon credits! She was really cool, and the sweetest!
And--since I was fangirling too hard--I of course forgot to take a pic...yay Joie! (I actually do this a lot sadly). So, here's a picture of her with some of the voices she has done:
5). Geek Out Together/Peggy's Peeps/Daredevil This is my home. These are my folks!
Incase you missed it, Gwen, Gladys, Travis, and I started a fan recap of Agent Carter! We had SO MUCH FUN that, we decided we wanted to do some more Geek Out hangouts! This month and next we'll be covering Daredevil! I love doing this with these with my fellow nerds! It's so much fun!
