The musings of a Little Dreamer afloat in the world inside her head.
Introduction
Welcome to my online journal! What I post here is not consistent, and it doesn't fall into any one category. I post about my thoughts, my dreams, lifestyle, and anything else I might feel like posting!
I almost got hit by a car going across the road once. This was scary for a number of reasons. One, I was on a CROSSWALK. With an indicator light. The traffic lights were red. There was no advanced green! This car just whipped around the corner. Second, I was walking home from school. This particular intersection caters to two schools, an elementary on the one road, and up the other one, a middle school. Kids were everywhere. Third, this jerk didn't even think to slow down. He just whipped around the corner like he owned the place, squealed away to avoid me when I had the right of way, and then FLIPPED ME OFF. Yes, that's right. It was somehow my fault.
112. Where would you want to live if Earth was uninhabitable?
Jupiter is my planet. This is provided that all the planets are available. I'm a Capricorn. We like Jupiter.
113. Remember the last time you spoke to a person who later died.
I have to choose my grandmother on my mom's side. She died of renal failure in the summer a couple of years back. She was a huge part of my life growing up, so this loss was a big one. The last time I talked to her was on the phone when she was in the hospital, far away from where we lived. She was telling me about seeing the ocean from her "hotel room". The disease had gotten to her head at this point. The hotel was a hospital, and the ocean was nonexistant. The hospital was in Alberta. I was glad to have been able to talk to her at all, though. We didn't get to see her after she moved away, and she moved almost a year before she died.
114. If you were to die tomorrow, what would your last words be?
I love you.
115. Write about the last time weather scared you.
Probably this past winter, back when the "end of the world" was a very real fright in many people's minds. The weather really was nasty, and took the power out now and again. It may sound stupid, but hearing the howling wind has always been frightening to me. That and seeing the trees bend to it.
116. Who was the best teacher you ever had, and why?
My grade 9 English/Social Studies teacher. Because.
Close tie between him and my history teacher in grade 12, and my English/Literature teacher in grade 12.
117. Describe your favourite sound.
My cat purring. It's so comforting. <3
118. When were you your happiest this year?
When we went out for walks, taking pictures.
119. What would you do on a snow day?
Probably work! Vet hospitals don't close because of snow, you know!
120. What are you saving up for?
2 week vacation in Vancouver/Surrey in the summer.
101. Who would you most like to be like if you could change your personality?
Well, maybe not any particular person, but I'd like to be someone who is outgoing, patient, and not so dark. If I could change my personality, I would be not so shy, not so introverted, and not so odd.
102. If you were born in another time, what time would you choose and why?
I would probably choose the Elizabethan Golden Age. I'd always wanted to be part of her court - she is one of my historic idols.
103. Where would you most like to watch the sun come up? Why?
At the ocean. I know it sounds corny, but it really is the best view. You can sit on the logs and get an unobstructed view of all the colors that occur with the sunrise. It's magnificent!
104. How do you think instant riches will affect your family and friendships?
Meaning, winning the lottery or something? Well, I think that if I was to win a lot of money, life would get pretty interesting. I'd probably buy a house and a dog, pay off all my debts, give my parents enough to pay off theirs...as for how it will affect my relationships, wouldn't it just get better? I mean, I'm not going to leave town and be a "rich snob" or anything. I'd set myself up to enjoy the life I'm currently living, a little more. With a real house, a dog, a yard. Maybe start putting away for when I have a baby. Because damn, I want a baby so badly.
105. How do you think the sudden loss of millions would affect your family and friendships?
Oh, I don't know.
106. How do you imagine people would move to Mars in the event of a world wide catastrophe?
Probably by rocket?
107. If you were elected president, what do you think would be your most difficult tasks?
First, getting the people to believe in what I'm saying. The president has a hard time getting people to listen to him. Second, the war. It seems to be one of the biggest issues in America, closely followed by poverty and a poor healthcare system.
108. Describe something you feel most passionate about to a complete stranger.
Writing is to me what painting is to an artist. It's a love hate relationship. Its something that I try, and fail, to control. It is my calling, and at the same time, it's something that I loathe. I look at my work and want to burn it, but at the same time I want to publish it and see what other people think. My poetry is the worst. Usually it just flows freely but sometimes it takes real work to convey what I intend to convey. It's bad and it's good.
109. Describe your favourite memory about an amusement park or country fair that you visited.
I guess seeing baby chicks at the PNE in Vancouver. Some of the eggs were wiggling :3
I was watching youtube as always and saw this new tag, Best of 2012, created by Bethany of Macbarbie07 on youtube. Even though I don't make videos, I wanted to give this one a go, so I'm going to fill out the categories here.
My Favorite....
BEAUTY: 1. Face product 2. Cheek product 3. Eye product 4. Lip Product 5. Skincare Product 6. Nail Polish 7. Hair product 8. Body product/Perfume
FASHION 9. Clothing piece 10. Accessory 11. Pair of shoes
RANDOM 12. Favorite TV Show/Movie 13. Favorite book 14. Food 15. Beverage 16. Favorite song
Okay, so I'm going to start with Beauty.
My favourite face product would probably be my foundation, I guess. I recently got a new stippling brush for Christmas and I'm enjoying applying my foundation with that. It's amazing how different the finish of one foundation can appear when applied with hands, a sponge, or a brush.
Favourite cheek product...now I don't usually use blush, highlighter, etc. So I guess I'll put Nyx's stay matte but not flat powder in this category. Yeah, it's a powder foundation, but I don't care, it's awesome. It's a recent discovery; I've only been using it for a few months, and it's not really a NEW thing, but I love it.
Favourite eye product would have to be the Maybelline Limited Edition 24 hour Color Tattoo in Barely Beige. I use this pretty much every day. It's a gorgeous color, goes on opaque, and makes any shadow you put on top of it stay all day. I can get away with wearing it alone too if I just want a light wash of color. All the color tattoos are awesome - I have about ten of them, and my second fave is one from their permanent line called Bad To The Bronze. It's another gorgeous color. I don't know that they last 24 hours, but I don't wear them that long anyway. Occasionally if I forget to wash my face before going to bed, I'll wake up in the morning and I'll still be able to see the cream shadow I had applied probably 24 hours before. So it really does last.
Now for lips. I don't really do a whole lot with my lips, since they're so small and don't really wear lipstick well...I'm not sure what it is but lipstick never seems to last on me. Anyway, my favourite product would have to be a three way tie. Sorry guys, but I really couldn't choose just one. The first is Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain. My favourite color is Honey, which is probably the most popular and wearable of the whole line. These really do last; I've worn a brighter color before and had it last all day. Second would be Revlon's super lustrous lipstick in Primrose. It's a cool tone pink - how awesome is that? Usually pinks look weird on me and make the redness in my face even more prominent. But this one doesn't have that effect. Love it! Okay, the third product would be Nyx's lipglosses. Again, not something new and exciting, but I've recently been playing around with them (past couple months or so) and am loving Sugarpie and Beige (which is actually a deeper pink color). They're opaque, not sticky, and smell great.
Skincare is something that I have some trouble with. I have sensitive skin, prone to zits on my chin, and lots of redness in my cheeks. It's hard to find a product that either absorbs into my skin right, doesn't break it out, doesn't burn, doesn't smell so strongly that I get a headache. Again, we have a tie. I've been using the Clean N Clear Morning Burst cleanser to wash my face, and it's been amazing. I was using another cleanser previously and it really broke me out. This one cleared up that issue and makes my skin feel so soft! For moisturizer, I picked up Simple moisturizer, since it said it was all natural etc. So far it's done really well. And makeup remover - Neutrogena Deep Cleansing Makeup Removing Wipes. I got pack of several wipe packets from Costco for about $20 and using one every night to remove my makeup has been awesome. And, they're cheap. I think once I'm done with these ones though I'm going to try the Simple ones, because I like the moisturizer so much.
Nail polish! Something that I've been really into lately. One of my favourite colors for this year was Revlon's Minted. I was obsessed with mint green for the summertime. I also like Essie's Bikini So Teeny or Muchi Muchi for lighter colors.
Okay, I've been growing my hair out, and I dye it now and again to pretend I'm a ginger. I've got to keep the dream alive, guys. So for a while I was using Dove shampoo but like any typical girl I like to switch it up. I'm getting more into organic, cruelty free beauty products, so I picked up some Coconut Milk shampoo and conditioner, with an anti-breakage serum for split ends to boot. So far this system has been doing well for me; my hair's shiny and while it's too early to tell if my split ends are "mending", I definitely like the feel of the products. Also, they smell amazing. Just like coconut cream pie!
Favourite body product or perfume. This is going to sound weird, but I have one for both. The body product is my Burts Bees coconut foot cream. Yes, it's foot cream. But honestly, I have super dry feet, and applying just a pea sized amount and rubbing it into my feet after a shower, then putting socks on to lock in the moisture, really helps. And again, it smells amazing! For perfume, I haven't really dabbled too much in that, but I have a body spray by The Body Shop which smells really good - it has a mango on the package, but I can't remember the name.
On to fashion!
Favourite clothing piece...hmm, let me think. I think I'd have to say leggings. In the spring-summer and summer-fall, I started wearing leggings under long shirts and short dresses. I just have simple ones right now, black and grey, but I have plans to get some lacy or otherwise patterned ones for under distressed jeans or maybe something burgandy ish for under a black dress or something. I'm not sure yet, but they're hella comfy, and that's what's important, right?
Accessories! I'm always game for earrings. They're a good way to show your personality without being too crazy. Especially for someone like myself, who works in a medical office. I don't have a particular pair that I like over another really. Just a good general favourite.
Pair of shoes...I'd have to go with my boots. They're functional and stylish, I guess? Lol.
Random! Possibly the best category and the one that will take the most thought.
Favourite TV show/movie is a tricky one. I discovered a few favourite tv shows by watching Netflix like it's going out of style. Usually I'd watch a show while sewing, or cleaning, or doing anything else. Once I start a show, I pretty much keep watching it until I run out of seasons or Netflix doesn't have any more episodes. First choice is Six Feet Under. Seriously. Look it up. This show is amazing. For movie, there were a lot of good movies this year. If I had seen Les Miserables yet, I'd probably choose that, but I haven't as it's not playing in my town yet! Argh. Usually the way to tell if a movie's good is if you make a point of going out and buying it when it's released on blu ray, or if you see it multiple times in theatres. I have two choices for the "movie" category. The first one is Rock Of Ages. I saw this in theatres, and then as soon as it was released on blu ray I bought it. I've since watched it another four times. It's just so good. Oh, and I bought the soundtrack on iTunes after I saw the movie. Second choice is Life of Pi. That movie was visually stunning, the story is awesome, and it really draws you in. It's one of those movies you go to and the theatre is packed but everyone is silent because they're just taking it all in. I fully intend to buy it when it's released.
Favourite book. Okay, so I didn't read that much this year. I purchased a couple new books that I flew through, but other than that I didn't really read. I started Birth House, but never finished it. I read the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy, mostly because of all the hype about it. I wanted to actually read the books before I joined the conversation about the series.
Food. Oh, jeez. This has to be mochas from Tim Hortons. We go every morning before work, and while I don't actually drink real coffee, and usually get a steeped tea, the mochas are just so good.
Beverage. Please refer to the previous question. Lol
Favourite song.This is probably going to be the hardest question, and I had a hard time narrowing down my favourite songs from this year. I have so many favourites, but I had to stick to stuff that was released within the year...because if I didn't, this would take way too long. First favourite is Kimbra's album Vows. Yes, the album. I can't choose just one song. I was obsessed with Settle Down, then Cameo Lover, then Good Intent, then Warrior. It's safer just to choose the whole album. Second is Big Freeze by Muse on their new album 2nd Law. This song. This song, the feels, oh my god. Third is Titanium by David Guetta and Sia. It's so good. I usually don't care for pop, but this is just too good. And last but not least, Out Of The Game by an old favourite, Rufus Wainwright.
So there you have it! All my favourites for 2012, all rolled into one. Have a beautiful new year and I will see you in 2013. <3
I can't stop listening to Muse's new album "The 2nd Law". Among my favourites are "Madness", "Panic Station", "Survival", "Follow Me", and "Big Freeze". If you haven't heard any of this yet, be sure to check it out. I've been a Muse fan for years. They just keep getting better and better!
Another note on the "madness" title besides being the title of Muse song - I have, once again, attempted a large change. This one I hope to stick with - we all know how the "vegetarian" phase ended, and the "exercise" phase. This time I'm going vegan. Yes.
It seems crazy right? I love cheese, I love milk, I love all the delicious things. But honestly, the way these animals are treated is just so awful. I'm trying to avoid justifying my guilt for eating this overprocessed, overdone bullshit we modern people call food. Of course, I wouldn't be me if I wasn't lazy, so I'm probably going to be the world's worst vegan ever. For instance, just today, I've already failed. I had a lindt chocolate with my lunch (which was granola with almond milk, btw). But I insisted my latte be made with soy milk and no whip, and honestly it didn't taste much different than the regular one with cow's milk. I think it's just a matter of substitution, and utilizing foods I already love. Like organic peanut butter, granola, and hummus. Also, I'll be eating a lot more veggies and fruit, and probably less processed sugars. I can see this becoming an obsession - and I hope it does. If I start obsessing over it, maybe I'll keep it up.
If you have netflix, watch "Vegucation" - a documentary about some people who sign up for an experiment - go vegan for 6 weeks, see the difference it makes, see what factory farmed animals go through, see what our food is made of. See if you'll remain a vegan after 6 weeks.
You see, giving up the meat won't be the hard part. It'll be the dairy and eggs, I think. But I can survive without animal products! I will endeavour to do so.
