Bat Fit Update - Jogging and Tunes

Greetings!

I was enthralled this morning to find that Amy from Stripy Tights and Dark Delights mentioned me in her Bat Fit post, so I spent the next 5 minutes squealing and jumping on couches like an idiot. :D

Then I remembered that I was going to post my new favorite form of exercise - Thanks to Bat Fit - that I enjoy more than anything else.

This fabulous exercise is: Jogging on the beach!

Since it's winter here in Australia and the sun doesn't kill Goths every time they step out of their houses, I decided to step out (Like in Bat Fit Challenge #10 - Do the thing you've been waiting for) and try jogging, as it was something I have had in mind for a long time.

I jogged for an hour at around 1:00 pm for the last two days, and though it was a cloudless day with a tempertature of about 27 C, I didn't get burned or tanned at all!!! #WIIIINNNN

Here's a run down of what happened.

Day 1: Sunny day, jogged the length of the beach and back to my starting point once (Equalling 1 'lap'), then again another 3 times. Being that this was my first time jogging ever, at the end of the jog (Although I rested at both sides) I had severe chest pain and a sort of 'metallic' taste in my mouth, and I was coughing a lot.

That, however, was fixed by eating pizza for lunch, but when I woke up the next morning I had muscular pain in my stomach, back, legs and arms.

However, I wasn't to be stopped so I decided, despite my pain I was going to jog again.

Day 2: Sunny day, even better than yesterday, got better music on my Mp3 this time round, and as soon as I started jogging the pain/stiff muscles lessened a lot. I jogged for 3 laps this time round.

However, today (The day after jog day 2) I have all the muscle ache back, and I felt severely tired, so learn from this mistake, people.

Pace yourselves, don't be like the idiot me, running (without warm up or jogging practice) 2 days in a row. I should've probably waited a day and rested instead of going out again.

But, enough of that. I had a good two days of exercise, and probably tomorrow I'll be out again jogging on the shoreline.

-I find that jogging directly where the waves are coming in is easier, as you can be barefoot and have the waves splash you as you run. The sand is also considerable softer, and makes for less impact then a concrete bike path - per say. But I live near a calm beach, so if yours has waves or such, then probably stay in very shallow waters (Like if you carry your mp3/phone with you, don't want them getting wet!)

An alternative to the beach that I might try sometime is on a football field, again with less jolts and impact, and you can go back and forth until you feel like stopping.

---Now, we insert photos as proof of my jogging escapades. :D

I look terrible in these photos, but I have to dress practical for jogging.

Dear mom, she walks on the beach while I jog, she's dressed for both rain and sun here. :D

Me fitted with mp3 and jogging tunes, just chilling on a rock.

Ignore the fact that I look like a seal. This is why I NEVER wear shorts unless I'm jogging.

Action shot and pretty beach!

I jog from one rock wall to the other, with no stops if possible.

FUN FUN FUN

According to everyone, my legs have shrunk a lot, but I still shudder when ever I see myself in the mirror/photos. :(

Anyhow. Now for a list of music that I love to jog/exercise to (This music I also use for Bat Fit dance)

1: Niki Minaj - Starships (I know, N M is awful, but that song is FABULOUS to jog to, really.)
2: David Guetta - Turn me On (Niki Minaj again, but her music is damn catchy some times.)
3: AC/DC - Shoot to Thrill (I love this song!!!!!)
4: AC/DC - Rock n' Roll Train 
5: AC/DC - Back in Black 
6: Lady Gaga - Bad Romance (Again with the catchy. I don't like LG that much, but still.)
7: Cruxshadows - Immortal (Everyone knows that Techno is fabulous)
8: Cruxshadows - Quicksilver
9: Sisters of Mercy - This Corrosion
10: Sisters of Mercy - Dominion 
11: Batlord - Undertaker (This song is hilarious and catchy)
12: Led Zeppelin - Rock n' Roll
13: Emilie Autumn - Fight like a Girl
14: Emilie Autumn - Dead is the New Alive
15: Emilie Autumn - Opheliac
16: Greenday - Holiday
17: Remy Zero - Save Me
18: Rascal Flatts - Life is a Highway
19: Rascal Flatts - Secret Smile
20: Proclaimers - 500 miles
21: Alice Cooper - Poison
22: Alice Cooper - School's Out
23: Alice Cooper - Life and death of the Party
24: Scorpions - No one like You
25: Sisters of Mercy - More
26: VNV Nation - Space and Time
27: The Damned - Love Song
28: Bauhaus - Dark Entries
29: Ke$ha - Blow (I don't like her either, but this song is good to exercise to)
30: Incubus Succubus - Paint it Black
  
Well, there's a list of the music I exercise too. :D I'm aware that more than half isn't Gothic rock, per say, but who says you can't have other genres to listen to?

If you have some catchy biz that you like to exercise to, do tell me in a comment, I'm eager to find more good tunes. I NEED MOAR MUSICSSSS

Have a great day, and thanks for reading this.

Farewell!

Bat Fit Challenges #9 #10 #11 #12

Greetings!

I just realised today that with being sick for a lot of the past 2 months until now, I forgot all about updating my Bat Fit assignments, but since there's a new one on Monday, I've decided to cram the last 4 assignments into one summarised post. Do excuse if they're a little choppy. :)

Bat Fit Challenge #9 - Listen to your body - By Tenebris in Lux.

Today, I'm writing this challenge/personal narrative because LISTENING TO YOUR BODY WILL PAY OFF.  Wonder what's up?  Take note of the different signals that your body sends.  Locating problems should first and foremost start with learning about what your body has to say.  Evaluation of how much stress you experience, what you eat, and the amount of sleep you had last night should come later. Maybe skip the pills, and see if something can go away in a more natural way, or if it goes away faster than you expected.  But by all means, get help if you know you need it!  Your body is more than likely complaining for a reason.


This challenge is about one of the most important lessons that I have learned in my life.  If there is something wrong with your body, listen to it!  Bodies come with mechanisms and responses to the bad things that affect us -- so please, pay attention.


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For this challenge I summarised a couple of situations where I did/did not listen to my body, with consequences. 


1: I didn't drink enough water for several days, even though I was thirsty, and bam, wound up with kidney pains for the weekend, which fortunately went away after jug loads of water. 


2: I didn't exercise for a week or get any fresh air, even though I felt I should, and bam, sick with the flu for 2 weeks. 


3: I forgot to take my herbs and calcium tablets even though I was supposed to and bam, wound up with period cramps from hell and epic amounts of nausea. NEVER AGAIN. I don't have enough romantic comedies and chocolate to survive that. 


4: The good thing is, that now I learned that I need to keep up constant fresh air/exercise/water and I need to take my vitamins faithfully, and as such I've felt a lot better. 


Bat Fit Challenge #10 by Pensive Pumpkin


So my challenge to you is this:  do that thing that you're waiting for.  We all have it, that thing that we think "when I lose this weight I will do X" or "when I'm in better shape I will do Y."  You know what?  Doing something that makes you happy will get you to the place you need to be.  If you really want to do roller derby- practice skating!  If you want to try yoga- go do it!  I do yoga all the time, and not being flexible doesn't stop me.

Live the life you've always dreamed.  Right now.  Don't wait.  You won't ever be sorry.

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For this challenge I decided to make an effort in going to sleep earlier and getting up at 6 am to do the Bat Fit dance workout (WHICH IS MARVELLOUS, BTW) and since I've made that step forward, instead of saying 'I'll do it later' I've been able to manage waking up at 6 several times a week, even on weekends!

Also, I decided to jump on ahead and pick up a new form of exercise...But that'll be in the next post. :D

Bat Fit Challenge #11 by Marcy



In the weeks ahead, I invite you to join me in Bat Fit Challenge:  BUDDY UP!  I’ve often heard “experts” say that working out with a partner can keep you motivated because it holds you accountable and makes it more fun.  I know from personal experience that walking with a friend is not only more fun than walking alone, I’m also motivated to push harder and keep going.  I’d really like to find a walking buddy to take my workout outside once a week.  You might want to check into a group exercise class, walk with a group of co-workers during your lunch break, find a cycling group… whatever appeals to you.  The point is to make exercise a social occasion and see if those “experts” are right.

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For this challenge it was a tad difficult, as I don't really have anyone to exercise with, but my mom went out walking and to the pool with me a couple of times, so I guess that counts.

Bat Fit Challenge #12 by Le Professeur Gothique



Wherever you are in this process it is time to take an assessment of what you've accomplished, which challenges were successful and which were failures, and where you want to go from here. Bat Fit Challenge #12 is to review the last six months and take measure of your progress. Be honest! After you've done this, set your goals for the next six months. Be reasonable and kind to yourself. This should not be an opportunity for you to beat on yourself; instead, congratulate yourself on what you have accomplished and be logical about your goals. Catch your breath and start again.

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For this challenge I guess I'm evaluating my 6 month progress, and I'm glad to say I do have something to report. 

- I've started going to bed several hours earlier and as such am waking up earlier.

-I don't sit at the computer for nearly as long now

-I swim twice a week at the local pool, doing more laps each time. 

-I can fit into my pants that haven't fit me for 3 years.

-My bra cup size has gone from H to around G or F.

-I'm now nearly a size 14 in pants, versus 16 to 18 before. 

-I'm actually a lot happier now then I have been before.

-I've gone from around 73 kg to 66 kg. 

-I've almost completely stopped eating bread and cheese, and as such my allergies and weight levels have dropped massively.

-I'm eating so much more vegetables and fruit!

-And, I really am eager for more exercise every day, versus my old opinion of "Oh no, not exercise!"

My New Goals:

1: To get to be a size 12 in pants.

2: To cut out all junk food in my diet, except for once a month treat. 

3: To wake up EVERY day at 6 am and do both Bat Fit dance and other workouts.

4: To go to an E size cup in bras. 

5: To join the gym and go there as often as time will permit.

6: To learn to cook and sew and get better at art. 

7: To get taller, preferably some length in the waist and legs. 

8: I want to stop being sad about being by myself with no friends, I want to improve my confidence and self discipline. 

9: I want to keep my room cleaner.

10: I want to eat proper breakfasts every day, not just tea and a rice cake or so. 

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Well, that's it! I CAUGHT UP...:)

Note: Helllooooo there dear followers, I spy two more of you dears! Thank you so much for following, and how about by August (When this blog'll be a year old) can you all get me to 60 followers? I'm quite happy with 52, but I wonder if I can make 60. It'll be interesting to see what happens. :D

Farewell!

50 FOLLOWERS!!!!!!!!

Greetings!

I just logged on again today and realised that I have hit the 50 FOLLOWER MARK OMG.

To Bixie Willow, the 50th follower, and to Sarah at the Walrus Room, my 1st follower, a big thanks!

Thank you so much for putting up with me for all this time, all 50 of you, and thank you for making it possible that even before my blog was a year old I should achieve the great 50. For a little blog like mine, I never expected anyone to be interested, I thought at most I'd get 10 followers after a year or so, but no. 50 FOLLOWERS. I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT, AND I LOVE YOU GUYS TO PIECES!

*Gives hugs to everyone*

So, sometime this week - As a big thank you - I'm going to record a vlog, I really don't know what, probably just introductions and stuff about me, but who knows? Despite my accent, I may make a few videos. :)

Also, (Because the tag posts I've been in have set me on fire, as in I WANT MORE) I've created a movies/music survey which I'll be tagging a bunch of people in.

I would very much like to know what your favorite bands/music/movies/what song is stuck in your head/band crushes, and all that stuff, so expect the next post to be my filled out survey, which the people I tag (As well as any others, if you want!) can fill out if they want. :)

I'm sorry for the tag spam (Aka filling out large amounts of blog award surveys) but I really like biz like that, I like it even more reading out other people's answers.

Anyhow, until the survey -

Farewell!

Fear Tag

Greetings!

I've been tagged by V at V's Scribbles for yet another tag, the fear tag! Thank you V!

Rules:

• Do this tag with the lights on. You may be facing your worst fears in this room...
• Answer the questions!
• Tag however many others as you want and link them in your post.
• Tell the others you've tagged them on their blogs.
• If you read their posts and notice you share the same fears, give them a virtual hug. :)

Questions:

1. Three things you're afraid of for a very good reason (in order).
2. Three irrational fears of yours (in order).
3. The medical term for one of your fears.
4. Are you superstitious in any way?
5. Are you easily startled?
6. Do you have any common fears (heights, bugs, etc.)
7. When you watch horror movies, are you better at dealing with suspense or gore?
8. Are you afraid of ghosts?
9. Are you afraid of any animals?
10. What was your scariest nightmare about?

My Answers:

1: Murky water, Slime, Heights. <--Heights, not so bad, but I still feel ill at times.
2: Roaches, Clowns, Santa Claus. <--Clowns and Santa because I actually freeze and feel like shrieking every time I have to go past a children's display in the shopping mall.
3: Acrophobia - Fear of Heights
4: Nope, although in some respects I'm extra careful on Friday the 13th days. xD
5: Yes. Creep up on me (Especially when I'm watching a movie with headphones) and I'm liable to screetch and punch you hard in the face.
6: Heights and Roaches...ROACHES SCARE THE HELL OUT OF ME.
7: Both I can't handle well. I have to hold my stomach during suspense, and when I was watching Sweeney Todd this morning I had nausea for a good half of the movie. Two more examples of horrormoviesmakemesick are Repo! The Genetic Opera and Fright Night. <---Yes, I fail.
8: Mildly, but I haven't seen any yet.
9: Roaches, Jellyfish, Spiders, Slugs (Because I live in Australia where many animals are evil and out to kill you)
10: I was walking past a window and this guy who'd escaped from a mental institution was leering at me through a window, and no matter where I went through the house I couldn't get away from him.

Peoples to be Tagged:

OddGhoulOut
Xanthy
Thoughts of a Smashed Doll

Bah that's it. Oh well.

Anybody else who wishes to fill out this tag, go on right ahead, I shall be pleased if you do.

Until then,

Farewell!

Ps: Hey guise....I'm sitting pretty on 49 followers, so would one of you new readers make my month and become number 50? I'd be eternally greatful if you did, as I would have 50 by now but someone unfollowed me. *Eyes scan carefully over follower list*

I understand if you choose not to follow me any more, but I would be so happy if I could just get 50 followers by August, as that's the 1 year mark for this blog. Thank you all, especially those who have stuck with me this far, you are all dears! :)

Liebster Award!

Greetings!

This morning I found that Katelynn of Life of a Babybat had tagged me for the Liebster Award.

 The Rules:

• Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
• Answer the questions the tagger has set for you.
• Create 11 questions for the people you've tagged to answer.
• Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
• Got to their page and tell them.
• No tag backs.

 11 Things About Me 


1: My favorite colors are blue, purple and green. 
2: My favorite band is the Sisters of Mercy.
3: I detest Uggs and Crocs. 
4: I currently feel like screaming and crying because I have such a bad period. FML.
5: I hate talking on the phone or skpe.
6: I go on tumblr way too often.
7:  I just covered my wall in movie and band posters.
8: I wear a scarf almost constantly due to Bronchitis a few years back. 
9: My favorite subjects in school are Language Arts and History.
10: I'm terrible at Maths.
11: I like watching tv shows.

 The Questions I was Asked

1. Favourte Movie? Hmm. I have so many to choose from but I'd say Lord of the Rings and Thor.
2. Are you on Tumblr, if so put your url.(Sorry I like stalking my blogger buddies) Oh yes. My tumblr is Bats and Webs and I post every day! *Tumblr maniac*
3. Cats or Dogs? I have an extreme soft spot for cats. They are just adorable.
4. Do you find bats cute? They are ADORABLE CUTE AND AMAZING. Cutest little things ever!
5. Favourite cosmetics brand? Manic Panic, I love their products.
6. A word you use way too often. 'Liably' or 'Logically'
7. Favourite Season? Autumn. The weather is lovely, and the golden leaves are so pretty.
8. Favourite non-goth band. Emilie Autumn or AC/DC
9. Your current celebrity crush. Ahem...I really shouldn't be admitting this, (Though Dani knows, haha) But my crushes are Andrew Eldritch and Tom Hiddleston. (Specially Loki. He is fiiine)
10. Biggest fear? Roaches, Murky water, Clowns/Santa. I run in terror at any of those.
11. Favourite Author? J.R.R Tolkien.

 Questions to Answer: 


1: Who is your favorite author (s)?
2: Your crush(s)? (I'm a stalker so I want to know)
3: Your favorite TV show?
4: Favorite food?
5: Lipstick or Eyeshadow - Which do you prefer?
6: Something you love about yourself?
7: Favorite band?
8: Do you believe in the paranormal?
9: Fan of vampires (Non sparkly of course)
10: Black/None or other shade of nail polish?
11: Favorite movie?

People I'm tagging (Please do answer, I want to see what you write!)

-Dani Deathbiscuit
-AsylumAlice
-The Irish Phantom Cat
-OddGhoulOut
-The Walrus Room
-DIY and Other Dangerous Adventures
-GlumPlum
-Petticoats and Saddle Soap
-Thoughts of a Smashed Doll
-Hayley
-Hayley in Blogland

Gah. I just realised that most of the people I picked have already been nominated. Oh well.

And as an extra, since AsylumAlice tagged me, I'll fill out part of her survey too. :))

Her questions:

1. Which fictional character would you like to meet most? Legolas, Loki, Thor, the 10th/11th Doctor, the Mad Hatter

2. If they had no negative side effects, which drugs would you try (or would you try them?) Um. Marajuana? Lol.

3. Would you rather be buried alive or freeze to death? Freeze, I guess. I can't stand closed areas.

4. A random stranger walks up to you and asks you to follow them into a parallel dimension. 

    You..."What do you mean? Explain first before I follow you."

5. Eggs or toads? Eggs.

6. Do you like hot or cold weather better? Cold. Goth sweatatons are NOT fun. Especially in Australia.

7. Share a secret wish. To have a best friend, who wouldn't use me, or drop me as soon as we got into an argument. A friend that actually hung on, even when the going got tough.

8. Which musical instrument do you play or wish you could play? I play piano, although badly. I wish I could play it better, as well as Violin.

9. Why? They're classical, pretty, they have a certain sound to them that I really like.

10. Are you afraid to die? XD No, because I know what's waiting for me. 

11.What is your favorite mythical creature? Vampire, Unicorn, Fae, Mermaid...But Elf is probably going to win. :D

Well, that's all for now! I'm off to sulk, eat chocolate and 'Aawww' while watching 'A Midnight in Paris.' <--Watching it just because of Hiddleston. And because I NEED a romantic comedy for me to cry/swear over. (Friggin period)

Farewell!

Near to one Year / Obsessions and Other Terrible Things

Greetings!

As it was the 8th of this month two days ago, I have decided to write a small post.

The 8th is kind of 'special', as it's the day last year when I accidently clicked the 'Goth' section on Wikihow...As such, several days later I was making cardboard coffins and sloshing on multiple coats of black nail polish.

Of course, it's a little silly to have 'anniversaries' and I don't have the Monthly celebrations any more, but this one is me being a Babybat Goth for a whole year, so I guess I'm pretty happy. :)

 I don't know how much I'll 'celebrate' as I've been sick with ANOTHER COLD that's lasted about a week so far, and the DA DA DA DA DA DA AFRO CIRCUS has been drumming it's way into my head for the last age and a half.

^The reason being, was that I took a dare to listen to the Afro Circus for 10 minutes, I managed, but I was so entranced by the sheer awfulness (Yes, that's me. I have an extremely immature side, just saying :) that I listened to it again alongside Nyan Cat for 45 minutes...After that I think the men in white coats dragged me off...Hahaha...Yes...

I'm sorry for writing so much uninteresting stuff here, but it's currently all that's going through my brain. Also the movie 'Avengers' and Loki in particular have been circling about my beloved Tumblr. I'm not sure how I ended up with 500 posts on them, but I fear an obsession coming on.

FANGIRL TIEM......MUHAHAHAHA

Okay, that's enough...I'd better leave before I ramble/fangirl/crazify you any more. And I am sorry about the lack of blogger activity, Tumblr has made me it's slave.

Farewell!

Ps: I love you, my 47 followers. I'm encouraged that you all decided to follow me despite my silliness. Thank you SO much!

Outfit Post - World Goth Day

Greetings!

Happy World Goth day to everybody! :))

I was wondering what I'd do to celebrate, as I was housebound with school today, and as I stated earlier my laptop died so it's difficult to watch a 'Gothtastic movie' per say.

Example: I'm chilling on the computer when my troll dad comes along and hangs over the chair going, "What are you watching/Looking at?" Who's that weird guy? Blah. Haha, normally it's not a problem but it's been getting annoying lately. (Especially with movies) And I'm freaked that with one violent/sex bit the parents will walk in and go WTF or something.

Anyhow.

I simply decided to 'dress up' for WGD, here's the resulting picture spam. (Unfortunately I didn't have time to repaint my nails. I have to stop wearing polish for a few days every couple of weeks or my nails rebel.)

Outfit: Black cheap boots, striped tights, fishnet stocking, black jagged jean skirt, Sisters of Mercy shirt, Sock gloves (Made by me)

I like the wall. xD

No rhyme or reason here.

THE GRASS.

I died from too much sun exposure. Should have brought a parasol.

The makeup

Makeup: Concealer, eyeliner, black eyeshadow, red lipstick/black lipstick together, mascara.

Note: A certain Dani Deathbiscuit should refrain from "Cherish loves Andrew comments' xD

I'm wearing the Tee shirt because it's SEW GAWTH...I like the BAND...Heh....Heh.....(And all my other shirts are rubbishy...I am poor :( )


Anyways.

Farewell!