Wednesday, 4 April 2012

Interview with Dani

Greetings!
I'm happy to say that today I was interviewed by the lovely DaniDeathbiscuit of Confessions of an Australian Goth!

You can find the interview here: Interview with Dani

Ps: I have a feeling I'm going to be teased for the goth crush section. :D But that was back during my first month, so no big deal. xD

Farewell!

Tumblr

Greetings!
Today I made a Tumblr, mainly to find pretty pictures and gifs, and just because it's quite fun. :)

Not much there currently, mostly me reblogging random stuff...but you're welcome to follow if you wish.

My Tumblr: Bats and Webs

And as with the twitter post, do leave your Tumblr addresses in your comments, I'm more likely to be active on Tumblr then on Twitter...or even Blogger currently. :(

(I have nothing useful to say and my face has exploded from evil acne ish type horrors....(How the heck did that happen?!) so no outfit posts or makeup for a bit) <-----Also in a few days my favorite photo program is closing down. (WHY PICNIK WHY?!)

Well, that's all.

Farewell!

Sunday, 25 March 2012

Bat Fit Challenge #4 #5 #6 #7

Greetings!
I had several posts up for Bat Fit, but I found out later that blogger/My computer didn't post them.....Gnngngngngng....*End angry mutterings* so I made a new post to jam them all together...more or less.


Bat Fit Challenge #4, in the words of Le Professeur Gothique:

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Bat Fitters, challenge #4 is to be good to yourself. Yep, sounds easy doesn't it? But this is going to be a really hard challenge for many of us. You absolutely must try to forgive yourself. You can't be super critical of yourself, your work and what you do. And you need to cut yourself some slack and be proactive in your life. You also need to celebrate yourself and the good stuff that you do everyday. And you must do something FOR YOURSELF once a day. That's right, do something for YOU that YOU like to do. Bubble baths, reading, taking a nap ... anything for yourself.
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For this challenge, I decided to be good to myself by watching a little of my recently found TV obsession, Smallville, on weekend nights as a reward for finishing all my studies during the week.

Also, every couple of weeks I treat myself to a little chocolate or potato chips as a small treat.

And...because I was getting really stressed lately, I went for a sleepover at my best friend's house and as such I feel SO much better...It does help to go somewhere else for a day or two!
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Bat Fit Challenge #5 in the words of the Professeur:

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For the next two weeks we will be having a BRAG-FEST! Yup, in the spirit of the ancient Celts we will raise our tankards in a toast to ourselves and all that we do! We will stand up and say, "I am awesome at xyz!" "I successfully accomplished xyz and I'm damned proud of myself!" Your challenge, if you chose to accept it, is to blog about, comment here about, or talk about with your loved ones those accomplishments that you are most proud; what makes you special; and what you love about yourself, etc. Everyday for two weeks you will celebrate YOURSELF. Pop the cork on the champagne and raise the glass high, for you are awesome.

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For this challenge I had to try harder than usual, as I generally just put myself down and speak negatively. :(

But, this challenge did help me to think happier...I don't really have that much to say about it, but I think my family appreciated me not pushing myself into an imaginary hole.

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Bat Fit Challenge #6 in the words of the Professeur:

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Well, now is your chance! Bat Fit Challenge #6, if you chose to accept it, is to try a new vegetable or a new, HEALTHY cooking method for a current favorite vegetable (NOTE: deep frying DOES NOT count). That's right, got a hankering for curried cauliflower soup? Cook some up and show us your pictures! How about a vegetable that scares the tar out of you? Gather your courage and give it a try. Or maybe you're in a culinary rut and need some inspiration ... go visit a local Asian market and start asking some questions. You might just find a new favorite vegetable.

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Having grown up as a vegetarian (for the most part) and having lived in Indonesia and the Philiphines for a number of years this was quite an easy challenge. :)

I assist my parents with cooking, but there is a particular vegetable I hate the guts out of...the Filipino name is 'Ampalaya'...the Western name is 'Bitter Melon.'

But due to this challenge when my parents cooked it for lunch one day, I didn't make other food as I normally did. I had it with scrambled eggs...To be honest, it still tastes vile to me, but it was good that I ate it again.

For 'a different kind of cooking for a vegetable' I made a very simple recipe that is an adaption of a Filipino technique and my mom's old recipes.

Sauteed Tofu with Spring Onions and Soy Sauce.
Yes, it really is quite simple....I'm just awful at cooking. :( But there's my attempt for the challenge, it did actually taste good. :)

Another photo.

And well, due to the fact that this is a healthy eating/Bat Fit post, I'll share this:

Chickpeas, corn, onions and a few olives, an every day lunch for me.

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Bat Fit Challenge #7 in the words of the Professeur:

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This Challenge, if you chose to accept it, is to do that one thing (or two or three) that scares the crap out of you. We all have fear, it's part of the human makeup. Real courage is to face that fear even though you're terrified. What is it that you are afraid to do? Are you afraid to quit your job to start your own business? Perhaps you're afraid to enroll in college? Or maybe it's a fear of spiders or snakes? Perhaps you're afraid to start something new and foreign to you? Or maybe you have a fear of trying new things

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I have to admit I was really nervous about this challenge, as I have a number of fears, namely, clowns, Santa Claus (I saw a mall Santa nearby me once and I had to run into a nearby shop, I got so scared.), Murky water (Once I stepped into the ocean where I couldn't see the bottom, a jellyfish stung my hand!), heights, and cockroaches. (I don't like bugs in general that much, but I am scared to the MOON of roaches.

So, as roaches were my greatest fear, last night when I saw a medium sized one outside, instead of running as far as I could, I got a shoe and hit the hell out of it until it died...I was seriously scared, but I still managed to approach it and kill it, something I usually can NEVER EVER do.

Well, good luck to all of you noble Bat Fitters!

Farewell!







Friday, 16 March 2012

Dark Shadows Lecture/Rant

Greetings!
Since I haven’t posted in a while, today for a catch up I’m just talking about the new Tim Burton movie ‘Dark Shadows’
Ever since the film’s production it seems like lots of people had severe doubts, which is understandable.
However, at the release of the trailer recently, there has been a complete wave of anger at the movie, and only a few people looking forward to it.
I watched the trailer today, here’s my opinion:
I saw a few episodes of Dark Shadows TV show, and I admit that this movie does in no way equal that masterpiece, but at the same time I am going to watch the film…and probably I will like it.
It is very cheesy,  and in some ways facepalm worthy (As were my reactions to the trailer) but Tim Burton has never made a bad movie yet, and although people are furious that it’s a ‘Comedy’ is that such a bad thing?
Tim Burton always seems to add a twist to his movies, and even if there is comedy it always seems to have a ‘Delightfully spooky but at the same time warm and ‘homey’ type of feel.’
This is not the original Dark Shadows, obviously, so people shouldn’t be so cringe worthy at something that’s obviously a different spin on the original idea! Of course, as I mentioned earlier, there were face palming moments for me when I saw the trailer, but trailers can be misleading…TO sum up this whole ramble/rant of a post I’ll just say this:
This is a Tim Burton movie, and he’s always made good movies, the movie has a strong cast, and whether or not it has ‘cheesy sappy’ humour, there should also be good ‘dark’ moments as well.
It’s a good darkly elegant comedy, perhaps not as good as Beetlejuice, but that also was a ‘dark comedyish’ type film and it was great!
Ugh, I’m sorry. I think that’s all I have to say…I’m sorry for ranting on about it. I just feel that people should give the movie a chance, and not just diss it because it’s sappy or because of the trailer.
That’s the end of this ‘lecture’…I just had to get it out…but anyhow. What are your thoughts on this? Please share in the comments!
Farewell!

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Question Tag!

Greetings!
I got tagged by Kateylnn to fill out a survey, so here goes:

How does it work?
  • Post the rules on your blog
  • Write 11 things about you
  • Answer it
  • Create 11 new questions for the future tagged ones
  • Put a link to the tagged blogs
  • Prevents them by leaving a message on their blogs
  • No information about us in the "tag" section
  • Tag 11 people

11 Things about Me

1: I am a die hard fan of anything J.R.R Tolkien wrote, a Whovian, Supernatural fan, and hater of Twilight.

2: I am a hoarder of information, anything I can find on any of my interests I grab and memorize eagerly.

3: I am a failure at anything involving math.

4: I am very fond of vampires, from old medieval myths to Dracula and Lestat.

5: My top favorite band is the Sisters of Mercy. I just can't listen to enough of their music.

6: I have difficulty watching sitcoms. They just don't work well for me.

7: I have a very sick stomach when it comes to any kind of horror or gore. Even all that time watching Supernatural has done nothing to change that. :)

8: I love cats and rabbits, I bred rabbits and even though those days are over, I currently keep 4 of the now grown up babies and am fond of them.

9: I love Tim Burton movies.

10: I'm scared of clowns, Santa, murky water, cockroaches and heights.

11: I'm quite shy until you get to know me.

Questions from Katelynn

What is the one song you find it hard if not impossible to not sing along to?
Hmm. Probably Temple of Love by the Sisters of Mercy. It's such an awesome song. :)

Favorite beverage?
That would be tea, I believe. I go insane if I don't get my morning cup.

What is the one place you wish you could visit before you die?
 Perhaps Ireland...either that or Whitby, England.

Are you a cat or dog person?
Definetly cat. I love our dog, but I like the fact that cats are so much cleaner and they don't slobber all over you.

Which of your hobbies has the most calming affect on you?
Writing or reading...Something about them just makes me feel better.

Your biggest influence? (can be someone famous or just someone you know in rl)
My family, I suppose. All the things that we did when I was young helped bring my interests together. Either that or my ex-friend Sabina. Without her I would still be the extra shy wannabe hipster who had hardly any knowledge of culture.

What is your biggest irrational fear?
That something out my my control will happen, and I won't be able to stop it.

Do you believe in the paranormal?
Yes. Not zombies or vampires, for instance...But ghosts, yes.

What is your favorite accessory?
The Catholic Celtic cross I wore for 7 months straight. It was a gift from my dad and a symbol of my first days as a babybat.

If you could see any band(active or disbanded) live, who would it be?
The Sisters of Mercy (of course :)) But I'd have to time travel back to the 80s or 90s when their performances were at their best.

Do you consider yourself good at art?
Not really. :) I'm the writer, my sister is the artist.

My Questions

1: What is your favorite movie?

2: Favorite book?

3: Are you a night or day person?

4: The best thing that ever happened to you?

5: Your favorite memory?

6: What is your favorite place to be?

7: Favorite food?

8: What do you do in your free time?

9: Do you keep a journal?

10: Your favorite item of clothing?

11: Something that always makes you smile?

Tags: (I'm going to select random followers. Fill out only if you want to)

The Irish Phantom cat at The Phantom Cat's Otherworld

Dani DeathBiscuit at Confessions of an Australian Goth

AislingChild at DIY and Other Dangerous Adventures

GlumPlum at GlumPlum

Smashed Doll at Thoughts of a Smashed Doll

Hayley at Hayley in Blogland

Gah, only managed 6 people. Ah well.

Farewell!






    Tuesday, 14 February 2012

    Vampire's Day Soiree - Best Vampire Movies/TV shows

    Greetings!
    I decided to join the Vampire's Day Soiree, an event for Valentine's Day by Holly Horrorland (Blog post link HERE...


    My post is on several good Vampire TV shows and movies, as I couldn't perform any kind of 'Vamp' look, my clothes are just not that versatile!

    Also included in this post are each (TV/movie) best couple/best character
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    1: Buffy the Vampire Slayer


    Back when vampires didn't SPARKLE, Buffy is one of my favorite vampire TV shows. Buffy is a 16 year old girl that discovers her true identity as the slayer.

    I really liked this TV show, all the seasons were really good, and the show has an extremely strong cast. Both main characters and backups show quite good acting skills.

    Best Couple: Angel and Buffy...but Spike and Drucilla are the Ultimate.

    Best Character: Spike
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    2: Angel

    A spin off of Buffy, it follows the path of Angel, the vampire with a soul, as he strives to protect Los Angeles from demon hordes.

    In my opinion, Buffy was the better show, but Angel has it's strong points as well.

    Best Couple: Angel and Darla or Cordelia and Doyle.

    Best Character: Angel
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    3: Interview with a Vampire



    A vampire named Louis tells his 200-year-long life story to reporter Daniel Molloy.

    Most of you reading this are probably familiar with this awesome movie, of course, the book is better but I quite enjoyed the movie.

    I normally detest Tom Cruise, but in Interview I actually couldn't recognize him until the credits came up! :)

    Best Couple: Uh. Louis and Claudia? Not really a couple but they were nice together.

    Best Character: Lestat (Obviously)
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    4: The Little Vampire

    An EXTREMELY cute film, and very well done for a kids' movie. A lonely boy moves to Scotland with his parents and discovers his new best friend, who is a vampire named Rudolph.

    I highly recommend this if you want to watch a cute movie with not so spooky themes. (Just enough...:))

    Best Couple: Anna and Tony (Anna's ridiculously childish crush on Tony is quite amusing)

    Best Character: Anna or Rudolph
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    5: Dracula: Dead and Loving it


    One word: Hilarious.

    I like a good comedy every now and again, and what better than a parody of Dracula?

    I rate it 7/10, for good humour, if not book canon fact. :)

    Best Couple: Dracula and Mina, although the Mina and Jonathan scenes were extremely funny.

    Best Character: Dracula...but Renfield is certainly close behind.
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    6: Fright Night


    A teenager suspects that his new neighbour might be a vampire.

    I watched this one Valentine's Day morning, and even though my suspicions were that it was blatantly cheesy and unrealistic, (Well...it was KIND OF cheesy, but that's not the point) it actually surprised me.

    For instance, this movie is NEW and yet they have vampires that abide by the rules, (For the most part...) like the 'explode in sunlight.' I was quite glad to see that vampire fiction hasn't all slid down the tubes.

    I give it a 8/10.

    Unfortunately for me, while watching it (especially during the first part) I started getting nausea...Yes, that's my problem. One horror movie and I'm 10 steps short of throwing up. This whole morning I had my hand on my stomach and I had to stop Fright Night a few times and watch something funny so I didn't feel ill.

    (Note: This even happened with INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE. I lose, big time.)

    Besides that, it was fun and enjoyable to watch, I rate it as a favorite of mine.

    Best Couple: Charlie and Amy.

    Best Character: Peter Vincent, no competition.
    OH YEAH
    Anyways, that's about all for now.

    Farewell!

    Sunday, 12 February 2012

    Twitter!

    Greetings!
    I made a twitter account a few days ago, just today I remembered to tell my followers/readers about my twitter. I haven't posted much, but perhaps in the future I'll learn the ropes and tweet more often :)

    If any of you want to follow me here is my name:

    @Cherishjo15

    Please tell me your twitter addresses in the comments and I'll try to follow you back.

    Farewell!