August 26, 2011

Exaggerations and Attention Whoring

I know we all exaggerate. Sometimes its just to get a point across and everyone knows its an exaggeration, like saying, "it was like a million degrees in there." That's just a way to express that you thought it was really fucking hot, whereas stating an approximate temperature may not get the point across. I know people who complain about how 80 degrees Fahrenheit  is way too hot. The person exaggerating wants to get their feelings across without others letting the other's personal feelings prevent them understanding.

But I'm really tired of exaggeration for the sake of making ones self look better. Especially when the feat gets more and more improbable as they tell the story. Like when an awesome drawing originally took you an hour, and then you tell someone 45 minutes. and then a few weeks later tell someone 30, and somehow a few months later it was "like, maybe 10 minutes. If that. I just threw it together, you know?"

Maybe I just hate it when people feel the need to stroke their own ego in hopes of getting attention. Nothing good comes from wanting attention. Look at high school kids. And if the only conversations you have either involve you bragging about yourself or you talking down to/about other people, don't expect people to want to have many conversations with you. I know I have my own list of things I need to be taking care of. I don't have time to worry about other people's problems, especially if I'm not hearing them from the person themselves.

I still don't know what to post on my tumblr.

XoXo,
S

August 25, 2011

understanding

I downloaded a tumblr app for my droid, but its an old phone, and an HTC at that, so it doesn't really work worth shit. The phone's functionality that is, the app runs as well as any other app that I have. I still haven't done much tumbling.

Still only halfway through my algebra, but I have 5 days to finish it and I'll be on campus with all my materials tomorrow. Then I'll do my drawing homework over the weekend :D Too confused to continue on with my Composition homework though. I mean, I can easily do what I think the assignment is, but I don't want to put in the effort yet until I get a response from the teacher. When it gets to be about 8 or 9, I'll just do it and hope for the best.

I'm really getting into the concept behind learning to draw. I used to get really frustrated with Michelle because I couldn't figure out how she approached drawing in a way that seemed so weird to me, and I couldn't mimic it no matter how hard I tried. I kinda get it now.

I probably never told her how pissed I've actually gotten in the past for not being able to copy the way she she drew (not the style itself, the process.) Well, if she ever stumbles here out of boredom she'll know now. I still loved you :P

XoXo,
S

August 24, 2011

Tumblr

I'm about halfway through my first 50 problem math assignment, and have about 6 problems done on the other. So obvioulsy it was time for a little procrastination. I've decided to forget about Twitter and Google+ and do what probably actually is the future for social networking: Tumblr.

MAH TUMBLR

FOLLOW ME. I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO USE IT FOR YET.

XoXo,
S

August 23, 2011

Typo

I felt really proud when I was rereading my last entry because it was on topic, and there weren't any spelling mistakes that I caught... Until the very last sentence ._.

XoXo,
S

August 22, 2011

Facebook Status Etiquette (and mild language)

I kinda hate it when people spew out phrases like "what goes around comes around" and "karma is a bitch" because it's usually followed by something negative directed at someone who pissed the speaker off. To me, it's a little ironic to tell someone that karma is going to do evil things to another while also saying that the speaker will enjoy to see it, due to the fact that wishing evil on others is bad karma, right?

As far as that goes, saying nothing but quotes referencing the fact that your outlook on life is terrible will not only fail to change anything, but make others feel down as well. Negativity is really contagious, and if you're in a bad mood, you'll just bring out that side in everyone. No wonder life seems down when you make people think about the bad things in life.

I always want to tell these people that life is what you make of it. That's the most true statement I can think of. If someone is trying to hurt you, yes it'll hurt. There's nothing wrong with being hurt. Being hurt doesn't make you weak. But when you let their hate cause you to spread more hate, is it any wonder that things never seem to feel better? And is it any wonder that people will try to set you off, when you're making yourself an easy target? Whether someone is taunting you for pleasure, personal gain or boredom, what they want from you is the same: a reaction. When you have the mask of the internet, you don't have to show how mad or upset you are at someone. It allows you to keep a blank expression no matter what people are doing or saying.

And when your life is in the sewer, and it's all you can talk about, is it any wonder why it seems like no one is there? Every case is very different, but I've personally been struggling with depression problems for quite a few years now. It hurts for a little bit every day. I rarely react out through social medias. My blog is always a place to share, bitch, and wallow in self hate when I really need it, but I can't see the benefit of using social medias to tell everyone how shitty my life is. They have their own problems, and more than anything you just end up looking like your trying to get attention when what you really may need is help.

Ever notice how when you start posting sad worded messages everyone has something to say to cheer you up? But slowly, if you continue to post for days or weeks, less and less people seem to be there? It's not because no one cares. There are just only so many encouraging words you can give someone, and after so long it seems useless because it doesn't seem that the sad-person is even trying to better their situation. Whether or not they are is irrelevant. Social media will only show what you choose to show, and if all you choose to show is the bad part of your life, no one will see the struggling hopeful in you.

What I'm trying to say is: Facebook is a place to share general on-goings, pictures, ideas, and bits of your life. It can be used in any way you choose, no one will stop you (short of uploading porn, of course) but its also a tool people use to make up their mind about you as a person. You can say "well, they should get to know the real me first anyway" but if what you post isn't the real you, then what the fuck is? As with any sort of media, you want to make sure you look at what you're saying through the eyes of a stranger, and never post when you're feeling heightened negative emotions. As a rule, it rarely goes will for those posting.

XoXo,
S

ps, some quotes on positive attitudes.
If you don't get everything you want, think of the things you don't get that you don't want.  ~Oscar Wilde

So often time it happens, we all live our life in chains, and we never even know we have the key. (I actually would like to get this tattooed to me when I get my key done, to end the "key to your heart" jokes)



Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.  ~Winston Churchill


There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate.  ~Robert Brault


Happiness is an attitude.  We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong.  The amount of work is the same.  ~Francesca Reigler


We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.  ~Oscar Wilde,Lady Windermere's Fan, 1893


Just because you're miserable doesn't mean you can't enjoy your life.  ~Annette Goodheart


To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.  ~Confucius


A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.  ~Hugh Downs

August 18, 2011

snap

I saw that hot topic sells Lomo cameras on their website. My need of film cameras is back. I want a Holga so bad. I put that filter on all of my photos anyway. And the Sprocket Rocket sounds really fun, even if it's difficult to find a place to develop it properly. And who doesn't want a 9 lens camera? I know I want one.

I also found out that Polaroid has a mini print-maker. Same no-ink styled paper that you think of when you think of Polaroid (okay, this has no borders, but stiiiill) and it's got a sticky backing X3 . and you can print images from your phone via bluetooth! I can make my own fucking stickers with the pictures on my phone. And it's only about $13 for 30 of the film papers. Fuuuuun. It's only $50. I'm fighting with myself over this.

And Lomos come in so many pretty colors. I want a camera rainbow D:

(also, the Anthro club got 4, possibly more, 35mm film cameras. 3 are Cannon Rebels!)

XoXo,
S

tipsy

Just had a very nice drink at the bar tonight. Crispin Cider I think. Had two, got tipsy, laughed a lot. Haven't had fun with my brother in a while, and my boyfriend was being sweet too. So it was a good night.

Things have been hectic, but they're getting better.

The jeans with the rainbow ass were ultra low rise and probably 2 sizes too small (in the fit, the size on the tag was right.) It was disappointing, but I found a pair of jeans that fit and some nice higher neck shirts that covered my tattoo . Not at all a waste of day.

XoXo,
S

ps, considering buying some WoW time. Idk. I want to, but should I? :)

August 14, 2011

reading maor

Finished Obsidian Butterfly. Feel oddly compelled to get the next few books due to promise of Anita going home and facing her two loves... meaning JEAN-CLAUDE ACTION >:]

But I'm reading Neverwhere. 28 pages in. It's so good. And the character is described in a way that I can picture him being a young Neil Gaiman. Actually reminds me of my first boyfriend in quite a few ways. Weird. 

XoXo,
S

Books

I've been trying to finish Obsidian Butterfly. Started yesterday (from the point where I stopped, of course) and I've gotten through 100 pages. I remember when I was on book 1-6 and I read the entire 500 pages in one weekend. But I'm getting back into it. I think the only reason the last two were so dry for me was because they severely lack my favorite character. Even mention of him. Oh, Jena-Claude, you fancy french-man vampire. C:

As a reward for myself when I finish it. I bought myself a Neil Gaiman book, Neverwhere. It sounded pretty good. I also think I need a break from Anita Blake. They're on about book 20 now in that series and I'm still on book 9. I'll eventually get more, but I need some time in other fantasy worlds. And Doctor Who gets back on BBC America soon. Anita Blake and Doctor Who aren't very mixy. I need my fandom obsessions to be mixy.

I applied for a job yesterday. I'll talk more about that after I see if anything does/doesn't pan out from it. My hopes aren't high, but I'm still hopeful.

XoXo,
S

August 13, 2011

fanfictions

I can't think of anything more painfully frustrating than trying to find a fanfiction that you read a few years ago and finding NOTHING. Not even a story with a similar pairing.

Trying to find anything that's not complete Slash after typing in "Harry Potter Fanfiction" is a bitch though, isn't it?

It's a buffy crossover as well. Fuck, google isn't equipped for this.

XoXo,
S

August 12, 2011

Friendship Is Magic

I've been obsessing over this for a few hours now...

If I were a My Little Pony, what would my Cutie Mark be? :C

I'm going to join the CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS until I find my special skill, darn it.

XoXo,
S

August 07, 2011

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

I would say that I hat to be cynical, but it's my personality.

I'm so glad I'm not morbidly obese and that I haven't gained more weight than I have. I'm actually looking pretty damn good.

(I saw a few people I knew in high school posted recent pictures of themselves on facebook. Just.. Wow.)

XoXo,
S

Search

my savings is now under $100. My dad took care of my car this month because he's amazing, you know?

I've applied for a shit load of places. I'm applying for more. It'd be different if I had my school money so I had something to work on until I got a job, but I won't get that for another week or so. I think I get a small check from 5 guys though, because I worked like 6 hours after my last pay period there.

I'll live. It's just shitty. I wanted to dye my hair black (because I have the dye already) for job-getting. Just until I land myself a job that is hopefully accepting or not caring about my hair. Staples is hiring, I've heard. I have an app for taco bell and Burlington Coat Factory too. Taco Bell is the most likely of all of them to let me do my hair. And they have one on campus if I wanted to transfer. And I hear they actually promote you and give you raises, but that may have just been the Decatur store.

I'm using Vampire Freaks to meet people just so I have people to talk to and maybe hang out with. :C

XoXo,
S

August 04, 2011

++

I need a new banner for my blog but I haven't taken a good picture for that in a long time.

I want to make a banner for my dread falls site but I haven't made any yet and I'm not good at drawing. (ha, I could probably commission someone on Gaia to draw something really pretty for me for like 100K, which translates into maybe $10 irl, and that's if you invest is badly in the cash shop. I may end up doing that to promote myself anyway in the future.)

Still though, I'm trying to keep as positive as possible. It's kinda shit now, but that doesn't mean it can't get better somehow.

I've already configured my first order for my shop. :) Picked out the colors and what I'm going to do/make. And I've decided that I'm going to just use my flat iron for now, since it was about $40, and will cost MAYBE $50 to replace if it dies. But steamers in the price range all have reviews about manufacturer defects that haven't seem to have been taken care of.

I also keep forgetting that Michael owes me a little money, and my dad is giving me a little... so I will be able to pay for my car until I get a job :D Huge sigh of relief, right?

XoXo,
S

August 02, 2011

Confidence.

Today I found out that the reason I'm not getting more in loans is because I'm still a freshman. I'm still a freshman because I can't afford to go full time. See my frustration?

I have 13 credit hours currently. I'm signed up for 9 this fall, and I need 30 to be considered a sophomore (which will only get me an extra $1000 in loans, but it's better than nothing I guess.)

I have to retake my algebra class this fall because my grade was a D, and I want at least a B before I move to the next level because I'm required to get a C in that class to graduate. I'm retaking it now instead of later because we're still using the same book, so I'm saving $112 on that front, and if I pass with a B, I can sell this book in the spring because it'll still be in use for that semester. This is good financially, however it also means I will either be 3 credits short of being a sophomore next semester if I only take 9 credits then as well. I'll have to take 12 credit hours despite having the financial aid for only 6.

I'm actually strongly relying on myself to get my business started so I can save money. It's weird. I believe in myself though. :) For like $100 I can get this all started. I can do this, and I believe in myself. I have to make $2000 SOON. I can always take summer classes, actually. I want to to take Com114 in the summer anyway because it's going to be filled with public speaking and the thought makes me sick so I want to do it in 6 weeks instead of 3 months. Plenty of time to come up with the money.

I need to sell 20-25 sets of dread falls to make $1000, and I'll have to reinvest some of that money to continue to make more. I actually don't know if I can do THAT many sales in so few months, but I have to try, right?

XoXo,
S

ps, my boyfriend was accepted into the university of Seattle. I'm applying online. If we're accepted we may be going there in the spring time :)

August 01, 2011

Classes

So, I've officially become so stressed out the issues with my arm hurting are back.

I've rearranged my schedule so that I'm taking math (I just need to renew My Math Labs) the composition class that I already have a book for and a 6 hour long drawing class on saturday that will make me hate art and will eventually cost me as much as a book, just not upfront.

XoXo,
S

Loans

I was excited about classes this fall. SO excited. I was starting German, I got into my Gender and Violence in Pop Culture class (which is offered every year, and only has like one class. I made it in though.) I was going to brush up on my composition skills to improve my writing for my WOST classes and I was going to  PASS my algebra class with at least a B this time.

And then I only get about $2500 worth of loans for the fall. You know, that doesn't even pay for my classes, let alone my books. Even with me having my my algebra book already. Books for the pop culture class total about $200, and all the materials for German were about the same. I still need a $100 program called My Math Labs for the math class and then whatever book I'd need for composition.

I was starting to feel really good about everything. Everything seemed like it was being put in place... And now it's all fucked up because our government doesn't want to help kids go to school. I'll be getting about $1000 from my dad, but that's to pay my car payment and keep up with the oil changes and washing. I was all ready to cut down my work schedule and buckle down and get school taken care of finally. Why does this shit keep happening to me? I was ready to take this on. I finally had academic confidence and now I don't even get the chance to do it all.

Obviously I have to keep my math class because by next year they'll have different books. And I need to get more basic classes out of the way so I'll bump myself up to the next level of composition and spend my extra free time working on that. Fuck, I wanted my Pop Culture class. The book list looked amazing.

I'm too depressed to finish this and the schools internet keeps going down so I'm going to post while I can.

XoXo,
S