More Pretty Things...

"Life, Love, YARN!" is holding an amazing giveaway for Flamingo Junction.

I still can't be bothered with pictures. I'm so very sorry. BUT seriously - check it out. The bracelet is made out of "black elongated diamond beads, pink oval faceted beads, tiny silver squares and clear seed beads.", if you're interested...

Anywaaay. Mingo's absolutely great. I truly do love all the pieces, which is rare for me. There's almost always something in a shop that bugs me a little... but not here, impressively.

I'm hungry. 'Night, y'all! Remember to enter that giveaway I was talkin' 'bout!

Pretty Things

Okay, okay, so we all love pretty things.

(Come on, Batman, admit it - you do too!)

So I'll cut you a deal.

I'll show you lots of pretty little things as often as I can - and show you where you COULD get 'em for free! 'Kay?

Okay.

Today I'm looking at Baroness Bijoutery/Flight Fancy - who have a lovely range of sparkly items that are being given away in a giveaway... every Friday (each fortnight)! Yaaay! *clapclapclap*

It's being hosted at Baroness Bijoutery's blog this week:

http://baroness-bijoutery.blogspot.com/2009/05/fantastic-fridays-giveaway-6.html

I still have no idea how to insert pics, so head over there and check out the lovely-wuvverly piece up for grabs!

xoxo

Good luck!

Indie? Define indie.

Over the past decade or so, society has ditched the cliche factory... for some very new, fresh and "WTF?"-worthy stereotypes and genres.

Emo.

...Emo.

Post-grunge-emo-alternative-punk rock. (Commonly known as "rock music"...)

...Emo...?!!

And, perhaps the most prominent 'new' genre - indie.

But what exactly IS indie?

The answer? - I don't think anyone has any real idea. It's (apparently) defined as an 'independent style'... which, technically, means every existing piece of matter on this... really, really, bafflingly weird planet. (Please don't make me define weird. 'Cause that would involve defining normal... and frankly, that's almost impossible. It's just so.... paradoxical.)

Backtracking a little... dude... EVERYONE has an "independent style"... just some show it... a little more... colourfully.

Like in the eighties. Gosh, I love the eighties - and guess what?! My best friends neon and fluoro have returned from the land of Unfashionable! Thankyou, Wayne Cooper!

Oh - and don't forget the sunglasses at night - 'cause the sun never sets on a badass! :D 

*Sigh* You gals probably have NO idea what I'm ramblin' 'bout, eh? (YouTube it. Corey Hart. I Wear My Sunglasses At Night...)

Okay, let's skip my knowledge of the 20th century 'cause it makes me feel so very, very old for someone in their teens...

And we shall discuss some lovely-wuverly indie... things.

My current indie fix is a music source which goes by the name of "Callahan". (Previously it was Paramore, which apparently loses half of a potential fanbase because they're "emo"... gals, music is music! Love it, appreciate it - don't hate it for something completely irrelevant...? Also, they're going mainstream, so no matter how much I heart it, I probably can't count it as 'indie' anymore... as a general thing. XD)

Aaaanyway, Callahan's an unsigned boy (oooooh :D) band which records much... happier music compared to the big P. Unsigned groups naturally qualify as "indie" - so give them your support!

Wait.... probably shouldn't ask you to support something you're clueless about, hey? Listen to Callahan here:

http://www.myspace.com/callahanlovesyou

They are absolutely GREAT (IMO)... and are based in Springfield (HA!) Ohio - so no chance of seeing them perform live anytime soon. *Sniff*. (Support! Support! The power of Aussie support is strong! :P) 

"Dress to Impress" appears to (currently) be their most popular piece (and... well, I guess it's my fave, too!) so I DARE you to listen to that one FIRST. 

Now, moving on... the indie film I was looking forward to most this year was the Swedish "Let the Right One In" - yes Twihards, the vamp movie receiving some wonderful reviews against your favourite series, "Twilight".

On a (very) personal note: I actually disliked Twilight (well, "Twilight" itself wasn't bad, but the sequels bugged me.) The misogynistic tone the series took on pained me - but the film was surprisingly enjoyable. So please, fangirls (and boys) don't go overboard with your opinions - I like reading and responding to them, just don't hurt me when I disagree...  I've come to believe that people who dare voice Stephenie Meyer's inferiority to the subject "x" (where x is an unknown value) to hardcore followers will/have be(en) stalked, pushed down stairs, 'bashed', and, in a shocking case of lack of self-control and complete obsession - shot with flare guns. I hope you prove me (and the TwilightSucks forum) wrong.

Back to the Swede film... I haven't had a chance to see it yet, but today at the library (while giggling over a friend's undying love for the "sexy and silent" Aragorn) I managed to fit in a review reading (sorry, not from GF - though I did get a few pages in!) published in Empire magazine. 5/5 stars - and the writer didn't seem to be a Meyer fan, either. Apparently "Let the Right One In" will be remembered decades from now instead of "Twilight" - and LTROI is stealing its market...

Then again, that doesn't work, 'cause Twilight ain't showin' no more, and LTROI is! Teehee...

Ah goodness, I do love the indie... industry oh-so-very much (even if it can't be fully defined...).

The best bumper sticker=SCREAM AT THE MAINSTREAM.

(It just looks/sounds cool.)

But that's not to say that mainstream music/films aren't worth listening to/viewing!

Yesterday I had "I Do Not Hook Up" (Kelly Clarkson AND Katy Perry versions) and "Long Shot" (also both versions) on repeat- and heck, those songs are catchy! I love 'em to bits! 

Fave line(s): "You wanna chase, but you're chasing your tail - a quick fix won't ever get you well!!!"

Hahahaaa, kinda cute, really...

Also, both pieces were written by Katy Perry (with the help of... other people...) - who always has that indie feel to her music. So that would make sense as to why I wuvs them so much.

...Okay, I think I've written WAY over the general blog 'limit' - like I always do! - Maybe I'm a tad too enthusiastic about... too many things... OH! Here's a nice question to leave you with: I'd love to hear your musically in-depth responses:

Anyone with a remote knowledge of "Twilight": Were you disappointed with "Bella's Lullaby"? Why/why not?

'Til next time!

xoxo - Linda.

I'VE STARTED A REVIEW BLOG!

Yay me! I've decided to start a review blog. I'd like to centre it around Etsy (I LOVE ETSY!) - but that depends on how many sellers would be willing to send me things to review.

Here's the link to... a currently empty blog: awesomesticks.blogspot.com

But, in addition to reviews, I'm going to give you Etsyans a little more publicity by using my memberships to many, many forums and organisations. The store of the month will be shoved into any post I make during its reigning period, without sounding like complete spam :D. I'll write about you on Bebo, MySpace and Facebook (well, as long as my friends don't think I'm crazy for doing so!). I'll recommend you to any friend o' mine who might take remote interest in your store. I'll wear your review piece everyday. I'll post your business cards on my way home. I'll... I'll.. I'll do everything I can to boost your buyers.

So pick me! The (hopefully) no. 1 Etsy reviewing devotee of all time!

...Any takers? ;p

xoxo.

Wriiiiiiiiiite.

So readers, you know how I suggested 'reading' to kill boredom in my last entry aaaages and aaages ago?

Well... for the more creative yawners (and the ones that are harder to frustrate!) - writing may be an excellent use for those wilting braincells.

You don't even have to have an idea!

There's roleplaying:

http://roleplayerguild.com/

And fanfiction:

http://www.fanfiction.net/

And obviously, blogging.

But seriously - if you're going to write about "how hot Edward Cullen is", or "how awesome I am" - then please, please, pleeaaaase... LET THOSE BRAINCELLS DIE!

It's not something anyone wants to hear about ever again. Ever. There was a time where either topic was accepted and appropriate. Not anymore.

Why? 'Cause the antis have waged war again the Twihards. According the TwilightSucks forum, all those squealy-wealy fangirls (and boys) have gone way overboard. A sane Twilight fan is so, so incredibly rare and cherished these days. People who dare voice Stephenie Meyer's inferiority to the subject "x" (where x is an unknown value) have been stalked, pushed down stairs, bashed, and, in a shocking case of lack of self-control and complete obsession - shot with flare guns.

Dude, do you know how PAINFUL that would be?! The poster provided proof, so the "BULLSHIT" stamp was spared from the thread's blackened walls.

If any fans are reading this, then... YOU GUYS SCARE ME. A LOT. TOO MUCH. 

Okay, I should probably be doing my Science project. - Next time, I'm going to remind y'all to PROCRASTINATE. :D

Byeeeeee!

READ

READ READ READ READ READ. Vampire novels are especially compelling.

Off with the TV. Put the PC/laptop down to a moderate use. Now, pick up that good ol' paperback and GET TO IT!

I've rediscovered the wonders of literature. I read the Twilight series, went "urr..." and dropped out. Then I forced myself off the couch to find a decent Vamp YA Romance novel (or another series!). Not that Twilight wasn't decent... okay, yes, it was decent - but those characters... ARGH! *chokes a bellaXedward doll*.

Now, where was I? Oh, right. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead... what did I say on that other site...?
...FOUND IT! :

Rose Hathaway - asskicking badass. Definitely NOT a "Bella".
She's not (excessively) obsessive, either.

Dimitri - not a commandeering BEEP of an Edward... hey, he also does the whole "we can't be together, it's not right thing", doesn't he? Well... it's a valid reason. AND he doesn't say "you shouldn't/can't love me even though I wuv you so very muuuuch!".

Mason... ah, dear Mason... why the heck doesn't he get a happy-Jacob-like ending? (*coughmiacough*)

*sigh* I loved it. Wasn't written breathtakingly well, but - these are the thoughts of a teen, teens can understand it easily... and the characters have depth to them. They're realistic! Okay, yes, sometimes they can be whiny, annoying, superficial and shallow... but aren't we all, to a certain extent?

See? It's not impossible to find an awesome set of vamp tales... well, vamp tales that are so incredibly cheesy, stereotypical and cliched (where's the damn accent key?!!) that they make you... wish for the option of regurgitation.

So now I'm all for good reads. YA ones especially. Specifically ones relating to the paranormal... and romance.

...And if I'm all for good reads, then you should be too. Hop onto Amazon, get your credit card ready, and go buy a nice book you're interested in. (Once again, I emphasize the awesomeness of vamp novels.)

Oh, btw, if you're running a little low on cash, then check out this VAMPALICIOUS, SUPERCALIFRAGENORMALISTICALLY JUICY GIVEAWAY from CARRIE'S YA BOOKSHELF!...(For all your YA cravings!)

http://carriesyabookshelf.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-first-contest-supernatural-prize.html?showComment=1235284140000#c6992928614141609387

Three new books ready for one new owner!

1) You Are So Undead to Me by Stacey Jay

2) Evermore by Alyson Noel

3) The Girl's Guide to Vampires: All You Need to Know About the Original Bad Boys by Barb Karg

I could add images to the book covers, but I'm too lazy. (That's another thing you guys need to avoid for a non-boring life) Go to Carrie's site to check it out. Wait, who the hell even looks at my blogs? Sorry Carrie, I'm probably not helping.

'Till next time, y'all!

Yay! Hyct's Pyll!

I'm bored. I'm tired. Bleurgh.

How do you survive through your pretty lame life?

I just don't know. But I'll endeavour to find out!

And when the full answer is revealed... we'll call it "Hyct's Pyll" (How You Can Survive Through Your Pretty Lame Life).  -- Rapid relief from boredom and lameness.

Okay? Okay. 

Rule 1: Being organised is always a bonus.

Sure, it's a pain to be bothered to do your homework/work at certain times - and even MORE of a drag when *shock/horror* you force yourself to take a break and have some fun! But trust me - this way you won't get yelled at by your teacher/boss and you sure as hell won't get bad grades/fired.

Rule 2... I'll tell y'all when I have an epiphany of some sort.

-Linda.