some lovely lady singers i love...
Ingrid Michaelson
Emma Louise
Lorde
Owl Eyes
Hannah Trigwell
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
This is a Rant. Public Transport edition.
Trains, in particular.
these are things which people do that irk me when i'm on a train:
Chewing with your mouth open. DISGUSTING! first of all, chewing sounds are horrible, they make me want to be sick, and second, no one wants to see your lunch all mushed up in your mouth, not to mention crumbs spraying everywhere. it's making me nauseous just thinking about it. bottom line: chew like you have a secret.
Slurping drinks. this form of irritating behaviour in my observation is mostly found in teenagers with slushy drinks from 7-11. Please stop, it's bad manners, it's noise pollution and it's really unnecessary. if your straw is failing you, just give up.
Sniffing. Yuck, yuck, yuck. you are germy and gross. get a tissue please.
Coughing without covering your mouth. again, yuck.
Talking loudly on the phone. nobody is interested in your conversation, please lower the volume or tell the other person you will call them back later.
Invading peoples' personal space. I understand that during peak hour when the trains are crowded, it makes sense to just sit or stand wherever there is space, but when this is not the case, PLEASE don't sit next to me, breathe on me, touch me, just augh!! I don't know how many times i've been on a fairly empty train, with any number of places to sit, and people get on and insist on sitting RIGHT. NEXT. TO. ME. i hate it, and i'm sure i'm not alone. and standing! i once had a seat on a train with a medium level of crowded, but not so much that the passengers were packed in like sardines. this however did not deter an extremely rude man to stand right in front of me, basically thrusting his crotch in my face for the entirety of his journey. Thankfully, he got off several stops before me, and also thankfully, i had a book so i could at least try to ignore this inconsiderate behaviour.
Bringing young children on the train. I understand that sometimes this is necessary, but if you must do it, please try to control your offspring. seat kicking, screaming, crying, whining, etc. just reinforces my wish for the 'children should be seen and not heard' rule to be reinforced.
Starting up conversations with random strangers. Don't do it. Ever. I don't know what it is about me, do i have a general aura about me that says 'tell me your life story'?! NO!!! i routinely carry reading material when i use public transport so as to ensure a happily solitary journey. do NOT sit down and try to talk to me. i will assume you are a psycho.
these are things which people do that irk me when i'm on a train:
Chewing with your mouth open. DISGUSTING! first of all, chewing sounds are horrible, they make me want to be sick, and second, no one wants to see your lunch all mushed up in your mouth, not to mention crumbs spraying everywhere. it's making me nauseous just thinking about it. bottom line: chew like you have a secret.
Slurping drinks. this form of irritating behaviour in my observation is mostly found in teenagers with slushy drinks from 7-11. Please stop, it's bad manners, it's noise pollution and it's really unnecessary. if your straw is failing you, just give up.
Sniffing. Yuck, yuck, yuck. you are germy and gross. get a tissue please.
Coughing without covering your mouth. again, yuck.
Talking loudly on the phone. nobody is interested in your conversation, please lower the volume or tell the other person you will call them back later.
Invading peoples' personal space. I understand that during peak hour when the trains are crowded, it makes sense to just sit or stand wherever there is space, but when this is not the case, PLEASE don't sit next to me, breathe on me, touch me, just augh!! I don't know how many times i've been on a fairly empty train, with any number of places to sit, and people get on and insist on sitting RIGHT. NEXT. TO. ME. i hate it, and i'm sure i'm not alone. and standing! i once had a seat on a train with a medium level of crowded, but not so much that the passengers were packed in like sardines. this however did not deter an extremely rude man to stand right in front of me, basically thrusting his crotch in my face for the entirety of his journey. Thankfully, he got off several stops before me, and also thankfully, i had a book so i could at least try to ignore this inconsiderate behaviour.
Bringing young children on the train. I understand that sometimes this is necessary, but if you must do it, please try to control your offspring. seat kicking, screaming, crying, whining, etc. just reinforces my wish for the 'children should be seen and not heard' rule to be reinforced.
Starting up conversations with random strangers. Don't do it. Ever. I don't know what it is about me, do i have a general aura about me that says 'tell me your life story'?! NO!!! i routinely carry reading material when i use public transport so as to ensure a happily solitary journey. do NOT sit down and try to talk to me. i will assume you are a psycho.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Lifescouts #7
I haven't done a lifescouts post in suchhhh a long time so i'll do one now.
The Zoo badge. i've had a few cool zoo experiences in my 21 years, but my top 2 have both included live music, because my nearest zoo is the Melbourne Zoo, where live music is a thing, and i think that's really cool, because i love live music and i love animals. so the two combined is just amazing.
i chose 1 story to share for my lifescouts badge blog post, which happens to document my most recent zoo excursion. over the summer, the zoo had a series of events called 'Zoo Twilights' which was a sort of fundraiser for the zoo where all kinds of different musicians played evening concerts at the zoo.
I went to one of these with a friend, and we got to see Georgia Fair and Lisa Mitchell, who are some of my favorite artists, and we had a picnic and it was just really lovely. i'd definitely recommend Zoo Twilights to everyone, in particular i think it would make a very nice date, but it's also a great thing to do with friends or family. AND we got to see some of the animals beforehand, which was lovely.
and here is my badge.
on the topic of zoos, my favourite animals to see at the zoo are the elephants and the monkeys, and 'We Bought a Zoo' is a brilliant movie.
The Zoo badge. i've had a few cool zoo experiences in my 21 years, but my top 2 have both included live music, because my nearest zoo is the Melbourne Zoo, where live music is a thing, and i think that's really cool, because i love live music and i love animals. so the two combined is just amazing.
i chose 1 story to share for my lifescouts badge blog post, which happens to document my most recent zoo excursion. over the summer, the zoo had a series of events called 'Zoo Twilights' which was a sort of fundraiser for the zoo where all kinds of different musicians played evening concerts at the zoo.
I went to one of these with a friend, and we got to see Georgia Fair and Lisa Mitchell, who are some of my favorite artists, and we had a picnic and it was just really lovely. i'd definitely recommend Zoo Twilights to everyone, in particular i think it would make a very nice date, but it's also a great thing to do with friends or family. AND we got to see some of the animals beforehand, which was lovely.
and here is my badge.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
PS.
i left out a few arguments from my 'fangirls unite' post, however i shall disclose them now:
1. parents are reported to have issues with Jenna's language, as well as her "talk of drinking and sex". first of all, if you don' want your kids watching stuff with the sex word in it, DON'T LET THEM ON THE INTERNET, PERIOD. for more on 'censoring' sex talk, please see the works of Dr Kirsten Mclean, a GENIUS lecturer to be found at Monash University. because i don't feel like writing a 'sexuality and society' essay right now. if you reallllly want, i will c&p my essay on sex education in schools onto this blog sometime. but most likely i won't.
moving on.
my second argument in response to this concern... There is a heck of a lot more so called 'inappropriate' content to be found on TV, and at least Ms Marbles is making a point with hers, or at least using it in the context of comedic entertainment. these same parents probably let their kids go to stand-up comedy shows, watch Big Brother and Jersey/Geordie Shore, and attend MA 15+ movies. bottom line, there are worse things out there that your teenage offspring have probably already been exposed to, like it or not. Jenna Marbles is the least of your worries.
2. Jenna does not actively encourage binge drinking, casual sex, or whatever other scandalous activities certain adults seem to be so alarmed about. Yes, she talks about them, but a) that is because she is in her mid twenties, a time when such activities are perfectly normal, not to mention LEGAL (because not once to my knowledge has Ms Marbles condoned underage consumption of alcohol, for example). b) Jenna herself acknowledged in one of her interviews that she was not originally aware of the age-range her audience spans. she reasonably assumed she was speaking largely to her peers, and even said that she agreed that some of her content was not appropriate for say, a thirteen-year-old. Jenna Marbles does not seek to influence young viewers, however she is accessible on the internet to all ages, and if parents don't want their kids watching her videos, that's their issue, not Jenna's. Jenna's videos are what she does for a living, just like some people make adult films for a living, and some actors and actresses portray somewhat X-rated lifestyles in movies FOR A LIVING. however I don't see Good Morning America attacking James Franco for playing a stoner, or particular adult film stars for doing what they do. Jenna makes videos which pertain to things that are a part of HER life, at HER age, or that are relevant to viewers within her age group. and there ain't nothin wrong with that.
3. Jenna Marbles is a COMEDIAN. a lot of what she discusses, she does so in jest, and more often than not she is extremely self-deprecating in her humour. a lot of her content is made purely to make others laugh, and is not to be taken seriously, nor do the majority of her yes, young fanbase take her seriously. Teenagers are not completely stupid, in fact some of them are even intelligent enough to be able to appreciate Jenna's brand of humour for what it is and take away from her videos the more serious messages that are embedded within the jokes and profanity.
that's enough for now, i think.
1. parents are reported to have issues with Jenna's language, as well as her "talk of drinking and sex". first of all, if you don' want your kids watching stuff with the sex word in it, DON'T LET THEM ON THE INTERNET, PERIOD. for more on 'censoring' sex talk, please see the works of Dr Kirsten Mclean, a GENIUS lecturer to be found at Monash University. because i don't feel like writing a 'sexuality and society' essay right now. if you reallllly want, i will c&p my essay on sex education in schools onto this blog sometime. but most likely i won't.
moving on.
my second argument in response to this concern... There is a heck of a lot more so called 'inappropriate' content to be found on TV, and at least Ms Marbles is making a point with hers, or at least using it in the context of comedic entertainment. these same parents probably let their kids go to stand-up comedy shows, watch Big Brother and Jersey/Geordie Shore, and attend MA 15+ movies. bottom line, there are worse things out there that your teenage offspring have probably already been exposed to, like it or not. Jenna Marbles is the least of your worries.
2. Jenna does not actively encourage binge drinking, casual sex, or whatever other scandalous activities certain adults seem to be so alarmed about. Yes, she talks about them, but a) that is because she is in her mid twenties, a time when such activities are perfectly normal, not to mention LEGAL (because not once to my knowledge has Ms Marbles condoned underage consumption of alcohol, for example). b) Jenna herself acknowledged in one of her interviews that she was not originally aware of the age-range her audience spans. she reasonably assumed she was speaking largely to her peers, and even said that she agreed that some of her content was not appropriate for say, a thirteen-year-old. Jenna Marbles does not seek to influence young viewers, however she is accessible on the internet to all ages, and if parents don't want their kids watching her videos, that's their issue, not Jenna's. Jenna's videos are what she does for a living, just like some people make adult films for a living, and some actors and actresses portray somewhat X-rated lifestyles in movies FOR A LIVING. however I don't see Good Morning America attacking James Franco for playing a stoner, or particular adult film stars for doing what they do. Jenna makes videos which pertain to things that are a part of HER life, at HER age, or that are relevant to viewers within her age group. and there ain't nothin wrong with that.
3. Jenna Marbles is a COMEDIAN. a lot of what she discusses, she does so in jest, and more often than not she is extremely self-deprecating in her humour. a lot of her content is made purely to make others laugh, and is not to be taken seriously, nor do the majority of her yes, young fanbase take her seriously. Teenagers are not completely stupid, in fact some of them are even intelligent enough to be able to appreciate Jenna's brand of humour for what it is and take away from her videos the more serious messages that are embedded within the jokes and profanity.
that's enough for now, i think.
MINIONS
i realise the last post was really really long, so here's some minions to brighten your day.
fangirls unite.
Ok, i know i'm late to the party, but when i discovered this particular occurrence, it became imperative that i add my 2 cents in. and i don't care that it happened a few months ago now, this is my blog and i get to say what i want, when i want, on it.
so, Jenna Marbles VS Good Morning America (heretofore referred to as GMA because i'm lazy)
so apparently Jenna Marbles, who a lot of us know and love as a youtube comedienne, has attracted so much attention online, that the television people decided they could ignore her no longer, and in true television fashion, they decided to feature her in one of their tv shows so they could pretend they're all hot and happening, when really Jenna Marbles and her magical youtube videos have been around for quite some time. the result? a horrendously disrespectful, ignorant and insulting interview on GMA wherein Ms Marbles was belittled, patronised and portrayed in a completely misunderstood light. basically they implied that she is popular for no reason, her videos are stupid and inappropriate and she is a bad role model for misguided teen girls who "live on the internet" (a quote from the New York Times, who also did an article on her). here are some links to paint a picture if you, like me, are only recently hearing about this:
http://jennamarblesblog.com/oh-great-job-good-morning-america/
watch, shock, rage, come back and finish reading my blog please :)
and now for my thoughts on the matter.
as Jenna so beautifully said in her own defence, it's obviously a case of the tv people not understanding the internet machine and how it works.
Jenna's videos are so popular BECAUSE they are the way they are: low-budget, down-to-earth, and yes, sometimes a little silly. silliness is one of the sole reasons why people watch youtube videos. another thing about Jenna's videos: there are a lot of youtubers out there who use higher-tech equipment and editing techniques that i don't really understand, and yes their videos are great, but what's so great about Jenna's type of video is that it looks achievable to those of us who are not as skilled technologically as the 'pros'. some of us might be considering startingup their own youtube channel, but maybe they feel intimidated by the amazing-quality videos already out there and what holds them back is that they feel like making videos themselves is not possible without a really expensive camera and equipment and a crew. Jenna Marbles, as well as other popular youtube personalities such as Alex Day (nerimon), Dan Howell (danisnotonfire), and even Carrie Hope Fletcher (itswaypastmybedtime) show aspiring youtubers-to-be that this is not the case. all you really need is a camera, somewhere to film and something to say. it's youtubers like them that inspire other people to start making videos of their own. and while some people may view a career as a youtube personality as, shall we say, illegitimate, in this day and age, with the internet becoming more and more accessible and so much a part of our everyday lives, it may not be such a bad choice as a career path. and if not a whole career, then simply a platform to voice your thoughts.
one suggestion i have for people like the unfortunate souls at GMA, or concerned parents who feel that videos such as Jenna's are inappropriate for their teenage kids to be watching, is to go and watch the various 'draw my life' videos that many of these youtubers have made. in nearly all of these particular videos, the youtubers who make them cite other internet personalities who came before as inspiration and role models. many also tell of times in their lives when they felt lost or without direction and purpose, and thus started out making videos, not really expecting this to go anywhere, when BOOM they find success and fame and happiness. these particular videos represent hope to so many people within the internet generation, who, like them, feel their lives lack direction. these videos show so many young people that they are not alone, and that picking themselves up and getting back on track can be as easy as picking up a camera and making silly videos.
the appeal of these youtube personalities such as Jenna is that they are normal, down-to-earth young people who are not afraid to put themselves out there, in all their awkward, silly, young-person glory. there is something refreshing about a role model who does not necessarily have it all together, but can be seen actively trying every day to work towards something. a lot of young people find it much easier to identify with this than the highly airbrushed and over-edited and scripted TV personalities, whose lives seem so ridiculously out of reach. yes, Jenna Marbles and others are successful now, but they (for the most part) started with nothing but an idea, and they are still on their own journeys. most of them speak in their videos about working towards bigger things, and having goals and ways to stick to them. they talk about schedules that they make themselves meet, and they even use their audiences as a way to be held accountable in terms of meeting their personal deadlines. Alex day is writing a book, Charlie McDonnel is making short films, Carrie Hope Fletcher has scored herself the role of Eponine in a production of Les Miserables, Dan and Phil have their own radio show, and Jenna is just trying to show that life goes on, after her breakup with a long-term boyfriend, and dealing with having recently moved to a new state where she doesn't know many people. i don't know about you, but to me that sounds like a LOT of young people out there, trying to make their own dreams happen, kick-start their careers, or wrangle with the difficult situations that life throws at us all every day. these youtubers show that such things are achievable, they give others something to aspire to.
so what if Jenna Marbles swears like a sailor, makes frequent sexual references, rants about things that annoy her and acts really silly a lot of the time? life's too short to be super-serious all the time, and again if you defer to her 'draw my life', which i personally found a little bit heartbreakingly beautiful, you'll understand why she just needs to laugh and make other people laugh. maybe that's the thing that helps her get through her day-to-day life. as for the swearing and ranting, this is what makes her real and identifiable for so many young people. she's colourful and funny, her humour is mostly self-deprecating and if you really watch her videos properly and are smart enough to read between the lines of her sometimes shocking but generally brilliant comedy, she makes some excellent arguments and is actually a kick-ass feminist role model to boot.
so for those stupid TV people or panicked parentals who have been so busy judging and complaining, just chill out and take a moment to try and understand what these people really represent. and i'm sure, for those not of the internet generation, there were icons in your day who were just as 'controversial' in the eyes of your elders, but who you really just loved.
so, Jenna Marbles VS Good Morning America (heretofore referred to as GMA because i'm lazy)
so apparently Jenna Marbles, who a lot of us know and love as a youtube comedienne, has attracted so much attention online, that the television people decided they could ignore her no longer, and in true television fashion, they decided to feature her in one of their tv shows so they could pretend they're all hot and happening, when really Jenna Marbles and her magical youtube videos have been around for quite some time. the result? a horrendously disrespectful, ignorant and insulting interview on GMA wherein Ms Marbles was belittled, patronised and portrayed in a completely misunderstood light. basically they implied that she is popular for no reason, her videos are stupid and inappropriate and she is a bad role model for misguided teen girls who "live on the internet" (a quote from the New York Times, who also did an article on her). here are some links to paint a picture if you, like me, are only recently hearing about this:
http://jennamarblesblog.com/oh-great-job-good-morning-america/
watch, shock, rage, come back and finish reading my blog please :)
and now for my thoughts on the matter.
as Jenna so beautifully said in her own defence, it's obviously a case of the tv people not understanding the internet machine and how it works.
Jenna's videos are so popular BECAUSE they are the way they are: low-budget, down-to-earth, and yes, sometimes a little silly. silliness is one of the sole reasons why people watch youtube videos. another thing about Jenna's videos: there are a lot of youtubers out there who use higher-tech equipment and editing techniques that i don't really understand, and yes their videos are great, but what's so great about Jenna's type of video is that it looks achievable to those of us who are not as skilled technologically as the 'pros'. some of us might be considering startingup their own youtube channel, but maybe they feel intimidated by the amazing-quality videos already out there and what holds them back is that they feel like making videos themselves is not possible without a really expensive camera and equipment and a crew. Jenna Marbles, as well as other popular youtube personalities such as Alex Day (nerimon), Dan Howell (danisnotonfire), and even Carrie Hope Fletcher (itswaypastmybedtime) show aspiring youtubers-to-be that this is not the case. all you really need is a camera, somewhere to film and something to say. it's youtubers like them that inspire other people to start making videos of their own. and while some people may view a career as a youtube personality as, shall we say, illegitimate, in this day and age, with the internet becoming more and more accessible and so much a part of our everyday lives, it may not be such a bad choice as a career path. and if not a whole career, then simply a platform to voice your thoughts.
one suggestion i have for people like the unfortunate souls at GMA, or concerned parents who feel that videos such as Jenna's are inappropriate for their teenage kids to be watching, is to go and watch the various 'draw my life' videos that many of these youtubers have made. in nearly all of these particular videos, the youtubers who make them cite other internet personalities who came before as inspiration and role models. many also tell of times in their lives when they felt lost or without direction and purpose, and thus started out making videos, not really expecting this to go anywhere, when BOOM they find success and fame and happiness. these particular videos represent hope to so many people within the internet generation, who, like them, feel their lives lack direction. these videos show so many young people that they are not alone, and that picking themselves up and getting back on track can be as easy as picking up a camera and making silly videos.
the appeal of these youtube personalities such as Jenna is that they are normal, down-to-earth young people who are not afraid to put themselves out there, in all their awkward, silly, young-person glory. there is something refreshing about a role model who does not necessarily have it all together, but can be seen actively trying every day to work towards something. a lot of young people find it much easier to identify with this than the highly airbrushed and over-edited and scripted TV personalities, whose lives seem so ridiculously out of reach. yes, Jenna Marbles and others are successful now, but they (for the most part) started with nothing but an idea, and they are still on their own journeys. most of them speak in their videos about working towards bigger things, and having goals and ways to stick to them. they talk about schedules that they make themselves meet, and they even use their audiences as a way to be held accountable in terms of meeting their personal deadlines. Alex day is writing a book, Charlie McDonnel is making short films, Carrie Hope Fletcher has scored herself the role of Eponine in a production of Les Miserables, Dan and Phil have their own radio show, and Jenna is just trying to show that life goes on, after her breakup with a long-term boyfriend, and dealing with having recently moved to a new state where she doesn't know many people. i don't know about you, but to me that sounds like a LOT of young people out there, trying to make their own dreams happen, kick-start their careers, or wrangle with the difficult situations that life throws at us all every day. these youtubers show that such things are achievable, they give others something to aspire to.
so what if Jenna Marbles swears like a sailor, makes frequent sexual references, rants about things that annoy her and acts really silly a lot of the time? life's too short to be super-serious all the time, and again if you defer to her 'draw my life', which i personally found a little bit heartbreakingly beautiful, you'll understand why she just needs to laugh and make other people laugh. maybe that's the thing that helps her get through her day-to-day life. as for the swearing and ranting, this is what makes her real and identifiable for so many young people. she's colourful and funny, her humour is mostly self-deprecating and if you really watch her videos properly and are smart enough to read between the lines of her sometimes shocking but generally brilliant comedy, she makes some excellent arguments and is actually a kick-ass feminist role model to boot.
so for those stupid TV people or panicked parentals who have been so busy judging and complaining, just chill out and take a moment to try and understand what these people really represent. and i'm sure, for those not of the internet generation, there were icons in your day who were just as 'controversial' in the eyes of your elders, but who you really just loved.
here comes another one just like the other one...
more survey madness WHEW
1) Tell us about your first kiss
2) What is the most expensive casual item of clothing you've ever bought?
3) What was the first job you ever wanted as a kid?
4) Tell us about your group of school friends
5) What would you name your kids?
1. probably on a playground somewhere
2. my seafolly bikini. may i also add, one of the smallest items of clothing. why is it that swimming attire is so costly, when there is so little of it?
3. i believe i wanted to be a trapeze artist, because the ones at the circus fascinated me.
4. i had more than one group, school was a mighty long stretch...
the most memorable group was probably throughout high school, it began around year 8 and expanded and changed through til the end of school, however i began to drift away from the main group in year 9 and by year 12 i had a solid group of girlfriends that i pretty much did everything with. i think the nice thing about my friendship group/s throughout high school was that while we were never the 'popular' group, we were the sort of in-between group, so people could float in and out pretty much free of judgement, and everyone got along fairly well for the most part. aside from a rough patch in year 9 thanks to one particular biatch, i had a pretty happy high school experience friends-wise.
5. I like the idea of names that are somewhat unique, but not downright weird, like some parents get away with these days. i've always liked Norah for a girl, or maybe Ebony. and maybe Nathaniel or Nicholas for a boy, i think i have a thing for 'n' names. I like Teddy too, but it'd have to be Edward so the poor kid doesn't end up on the receiving end of silly teasing in the early years.
1) Tell us about your first kiss
2) What is the most expensive casual item of clothing you've ever bought?
3) What was the first job you ever wanted as a kid?
4) Tell us about your group of school friends
5) What would you name your kids?
1. probably on a playground somewhere
2. my seafolly bikini. may i also add, one of the smallest items of clothing. why is it that swimming attire is so costly, when there is so little of it?
3. i believe i wanted to be a trapeze artist, because the ones at the circus fascinated me.
4. i had more than one group, school was a mighty long stretch...
the most memorable group was probably throughout high school, it began around year 8 and expanded and changed through til the end of school, however i began to drift away from the main group in year 9 and by year 12 i had a solid group of girlfriends that i pretty much did everything with. i think the nice thing about my friendship group/s throughout high school was that while we were never the 'popular' group, we were the sort of in-between group, so people could float in and out pretty much free of judgement, and everyone got along fairly well for the most part. aside from a rough patch in year 9 thanks to one particular biatch, i had a pretty happy high school experience friends-wise.
5. I like the idea of names that are somewhat unique, but not downright weird, like some parents get away with these days. i've always liked Norah for a girl, or maybe Ebony. and maybe Nathaniel or Nicholas for a boy, i think i have a thing for 'n' names. I like Teddy too, but it'd have to be Edward so the poor kid doesn't end up on the receiving end of silly teasing in the early years.
youtube survey, not on youtube
because i like answering questions and i'm not cool enough to be on youtube...yet.
(may or may not be a hint)
1) Why are you called that?
2) Tell us about your favourite school teacher
3) What's the strangest food you've ever eaten?
4) Tell us about your first gig
5) What is your favourite place in the world?
Behold, the answers:
1. I chose the name silent screamer, i think because when i began this blog oh so many moons ago, i was in my final year of high school and a little on the angsty side, and i was trying to be artistic and obscure, and thus silent screamer was born. however, as silly as the story of origin sounds, i quite like it. as for my real name, i believe it had something to do with welsh people, and my great-grandmother.
2. i believe there were many, because i was a nerd and i liked school, for the most part. my favorite was probably my japanese teacher, because she gave so much of herself and her time for us, and she was genuinely a friend, as well as a teacher. she wasn't a pushover, she made us do our work and i was better for it, but i had her for a number of years and really did enjoy her classes, and learned a lot. i think the fact that i went to visit her in hospital after she had her baby is also a mark of how good a teacher she was.
3. cow tongue. i was in japan, and it looked like normal meat, and my host family asked me to try it. for the record, it was cooked and it tasted exactly like the rest of the meat we had at the restaurant, except that i knew it was tongue which made it not very appetising. this was of course, before i turned vegetarian. also pretty weird i think was the combination of vegemite and tinned potato salad that i ate on a wrap in year 9.
4. history-wise, probably something my parents would have taken me to when i was very young and thus i do not remember. but i think the first one that counts would have to be taylor swift. yeah, i'm a cool kid.
5. this is really hard to narrow down, but i'd have to say the waterfall/pools we swam in when i went to tanzania, my host family's house in japan, and the Kallista Tea Rooms, all make top 3.
(may or may not be a hint)
1) Why are you called that?
2) Tell us about your favourite school teacher
3) What's the strangest food you've ever eaten?
4) Tell us about your first gig
5) What is your favourite place in the world?
Behold, the answers:
1. I chose the name silent screamer, i think because when i began this blog oh so many moons ago, i was in my final year of high school and a little on the angsty side, and i was trying to be artistic and obscure, and thus silent screamer was born. however, as silly as the story of origin sounds, i quite like it. as for my real name, i believe it had something to do with welsh people, and my great-grandmother.
2. i believe there were many, because i was a nerd and i liked school, for the most part. my favorite was probably my japanese teacher, because she gave so much of herself and her time for us, and she was genuinely a friend, as well as a teacher. she wasn't a pushover, she made us do our work and i was better for it, but i had her for a number of years and really did enjoy her classes, and learned a lot. i think the fact that i went to visit her in hospital after she had her baby is also a mark of how good a teacher she was.
3. cow tongue. i was in japan, and it looked like normal meat, and my host family asked me to try it. for the record, it was cooked and it tasted exactly like the rest of the meat we had at the restaurant, except that i knew it was tongue which made it not very appetising. this was of course, before i turned vegetarian. also pretty weird i think was the combination of vegemite and tinned potato salad that i ate on a wrap in year 9.
4. history-wise, probably something my parents would have taken me to when i was very young and thus i do not remember. but i think the first one that counts would have to be taylor swift. yeah, i'm a cool kid.
5. this is really hard to narrow down, but i'd have to say the waterfall/pools we swam in when i went to tanzania, my host family's house in japan, and the Kallista Tea Rooms, all make top 3.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Sh!t South Africans Say
well, in my limited experience of what i've heard anyway...
"oh my word!!!"
"sies, man!"
"is it!?"
"you mustn't do that, see?"
"just now"
"will i take this over there so long?"
"want some biltong?"
"oh shaaaame"
(when giving directions) "now, you're going to come up to a street... DON'T turn down that street, keep going til you reach the next street, now don't go down that street..."
"can i offer you a cool drink?"
"howzit?"
"oh my word!!!"
"sies, man!"
"is it!?"
"you mustn't do that, see?"
"just now"
"will i take this over there so long?"
"want some biltong?"
"oh shaaaame"
(when giving directions) "now, you're going to come up to a street... DON'T turn down that street, keep going til you reach the next street, now don't go down that street..."
"can i offer you a cool drink?"
"howzit?"
q&a again
these things are addictive for some reason!
here's more
here's more
How often do you doodle? What do your doodles
look like? a lot when i'm bored, mostly anime-looking people, flowers and random shapes
Do you save old greeting cards and letters? Throw them away? i save the ones that hold significant memories e.g. special birthdays or from certain people.
Who is the biggest pack rat you know? probably myself
When making an entrance in to a party, do you make your presence
known? Do you slip in and look for someone you know? Do you sneak in quietly
and find a safe spot to roost? depends on whose party it is, how many people i know, how comfortable i feel. i usually look for someone i know.
What is the strangest thing you believed as a child? i thought that when songs played on the radio, the actual artists were playing right then and there in the studio...
What is one guilty pleasure you enjoy too much to give up? british youtubers
How often do you read the newspaper? Which paper? Which
sections? very rarely, mostly the mx when i'm on the train. the 'for what it's worth' and 'overheard' sections
Which animals scare you most? Why? sharks and crocodiles. i don't think that needs explaining.
What was the most recent compliment you’ve received and
savoured? apparently i can 'pull off classy really well'
What is something about yourself that you hope will change, but
probably never will? my sweet tooth and quick temper
Are you high maintenance? Explain. yes and no. i'm fairly easy going in relation to other people, i don't have to have my way all the time, but in terms of appearance, i guess i spend a fair bit of time on makeup and stuff like that, but only when i feel like it. so i guess, not really. i could be though.
Do you have a whole lot of acquaintances or just a few very
close friends? Why? a few close friends. just the way it is.
Where’s your favourite place to take an out-of-town guest? the dandenongs
How and where do you prefer to study? never.
What position do you sleep in? spaz position. usually on my stomach/foetal position, with one arm under the pillow so i wake up with a dead arm.
What are the top three qualities that draw you to someone new? if they are friendly and approachable, are musically talented, and if they are just as much of a weirdo as me.
How has your birth order/characteristics of siblings affected
you? firstborn, my younger sibling definitely gets away with more and has it easier. it's made me more independent, and i guess i also tend to push people away and i am quickly defensive at times. also very competetive.
If you could eliminate one weakness or limitation in your life,
what would it be? procrastination tendencies
What do you consider unforgivable? lying when the truth is blatantly obvious, cheating in a relationship.
In what area of your life are you immature? all areas
When do you find yourself singing? when there's a good song playing
and some more
would you rather be a unicorn or a wzizard?
"Yer a wizard, Harry"
Would you rather only be able to whisper or ONLY BE ABLE TO SHOUT!?
Whisper
Would you rather be covered in feathers or covered in fur?
feathers
Would you rather be Gandalf or Dumbledore?
Dumbledore, fo sho.
Would you rather be forced to watch TV forever or never watch TV at all?
Never watch it at all
Would you rather shrink to one inch or grow three stories?
George Shrinks, Stewart Little, Thumbelina, the Ginger Bread Man... yeah i'd rather be teeny tiny.
"Yer a wizard, Harry"
Would you rather only be able to whisper or ONLY BE ABLE TO SHOUT!?
Whisper
Would you rather be covered in feathers or covered in fur?
feathers
Would you rather be Gandalf or Dumbledore?
Dumbledore, fo sho.
Would you rather be forced to watch TV forever or never watch TV at all?
Never watch it at all
Would you rather shrink to one inch or grow three stories?
George Shrinks, Stewart Little, Thumbelina, the Ginger Bread Man... yeah i'd rather be teeny tiny.
would you rather
· Would you
rather be really hairy or completely bald?
neither option is too appealing. i guess hairy because i could always wax and shave the hair off...
· Would you
rather be tall and fat or short and well built?
short and well built
· Would you
rather be blind or deaf?
if i HAD to choose, blind
· Would you
rather be 4'5" or 7'7"?
4'5''... Heels duh.
· Would you
rather eat
healthy or exercise regularly?
excercise
· Would you
rather super strong or super fast?
super strong
· Would you rather lose half your hair or lose
half your hearing?
half my hearing? maybe...
Sunday, July 21, 2013
reallycutesongs
some songs with adorable lyrics
Regina Spektor-Folding Chair
The Kooks-Eskimo Kiss
Matt Corby-Letters
Matt Corby-Songbird
Ball Park Music-It's Nice To Be Alive
Staffan-Motives
Francolin-When I Get To Heaven
Justin Beiber-Baby
Regina Spektor-Folding Chair
The Kooks-Eskimo Kiss
Matt Corby-Letters
Matt Corby-Songbird
Ball Park Music-It's Nice To Be Alive
Staffan-Motives
Francolin-When I Get To Heaven
Justin Beiber-Baby
Q & A, because i feel like it.
got these questions off a random website.
1. How many
stuffed animals do you own?
too many to count
2. One
charity organization you think is worthy of your money?
Salvation Army
3. Favorite
zoo animal?
Elephants!
4. If you
could fly anywhere around the world, where would you want to fly to and why?
everywhere. particularly, Japan, Thailand, India, Greece, Norway, Turkey, a few others
5. Shoe
size?
7.5
6. Favorite
School Subject?
English Lit
7. Have you
ever eaten at the Costco food court?
I have not
8. Favorite
pizza topping?
Gourmet Vegetarian... aka pumpkin, capsicum, feta cheese, the works
9. What
kind of laundry soap do you buy?
i don't.
10. Do you
like to take pictures?
I do.
11. Favorite
child -hood toy?
Cuddles...and my pink vacuum cleaner.
12. Favorite
novel/book?
I could not narrow it down to one, but at the moment not much tops Shutter Island.
13. Do you
like to go on nature walks?
Sometimes
14. Pepsi or
Coke?
neither, they taste exactly the same! Dr Pepper
15. What TV
character inspires you?
Rory Gilmore
16. Did you
watch the 2011 Miss American Pageant?
No, because i am not american.
17. Blockbuster
or Netflix?
Video Ezy
18. Hamburgers
or Cheeseburgers?
well, pre-vegetarian, i liked cheeseburgers. but now, Veggie Burgers
19. If you
were trapped on a deserted island for 60 nights and 60 days, what 5 items would
you take with you?
1. an aeroplane, 2. a pilot, 3. a good book to read on the plane while the pilot flies me off the deserted island so i wouldn't have to be trapped there, 4. a really good milkshake, and 5. the address of the person who came up with this type of question so i can write to them to tell them what a stupid question this is.
20. Do you
have children? If so how many? How old are they?
No.
21. What
kind of car/truck do you drive?
A Toyota Echo
22. Ultimate
dream vacation?
Greece/Costa Rica
23. Favorite
Disney character?
Mulan/Simba
24. When is
your birthday?
26th March
25. Have you
been to college? If so what did you major in?
Yes, Pyschology
26. Chocolate
or Vanilla?
Chocolate.
27. Ever
been to Washington DC?
No
28. Favorite
wild animal?
Elephant
29. Are we
there yet?
No
30. Favorite
clothing brand?
don't really have one. I like vintage stuff.
31. Do you
like to cook?
Sometimes
32. Favorite
household chore if any?
what a stupid question. i don't mind laundry...
33. Are you
bored yet?
a little. are you?
Thursday, July 18, 2013
This is a Rant. (Aeroplane edition)
I may or may not make this a series, i guess it depends on whether or not i can be bothered finding something else to rant about/if i remember to return to this idea later.
But for now, this is a rant, partially inspired by the always hilarious and brutally honest Jenna Marbles, about annoying people/situations on aeroplanes. And away we go...
1. Little kids on planes
I know kids have to travel too, but there are various situations in which children should be seen and not heard, and the aeroplane is one of those situations. there is nothing worse than being in a small enclosed space for an extended period of time, with nowhere to run or hide, and some bratty kid is screaming or crying or telling the entire plane about their thoughts on the in-flight movie or whatever. another thing annoying kids are good at is kicking the back of my damn seat. i feel like the last few times i have been on a plane, there has been some horrible child just kicking away at the back of my seat. now, i realise the parents of said children hold some blame in this, but i'll get to that later. bottom line: kids are annoying as hell on planes.
2. Lazy/ignorant parents on planes.
we all know the type. parents who stubbornly turn a blind eye to their kids' annoying behaviour (see above for detailed list), because they are too selfish to consider the comfort and sanity of other passengers. it's really not that hard to BE a freaking parent and tell your kid to stop kicking the seat in front of them, stop running up and down the aisles, stop throwing their toys, and shut the hell up.
on a related topic, there are also the parents who admittedly, get points for using their parenting skills, however these skills have a lot of room for improvement. it is one thing to tell your kids off in an inside voice. but please, do not scream at them. that's just as bad as your kid screaming.
3. People who stand up the second the plane lands, and proceed to stand in the aisles, acting like it's a big race to get off the plane. EVERYONE knows that you're not going to be able to get off the plane for a while, and yet EVERY SINGLE TIME, people feel the need to get out of their seats as soon as the seatbelt lights go off. WHY. sit the hell down and WAIT. seriously.
4. People who lean their chair all the way back in front of you, especially when you're using the food tray or watching a movie on the screen in the back of the chair. Yes, i know it's hard to get comfortable on planes and you need to sleep, but please have consideration for the people around you. they don't need to be squashed to a pulp/have their food spilled everywhere/be literally face-to-face with their tv screen just because you want to turn the plane into your personal bed.
5. People who talk really loudly on the plane, especially when the cabin lights have been dimmed. Okay, you're excited, we get it. but you don't need to broadcast your conversation to the entire world. people are trying to sleep, or watch movies, so keep it down.
6. People who knock on the toilet doors. Okay, there is a lock for a reason, and if you use your brain and your eyes you will see the 'occupied' sign or the red mark on the outside of the door that clearly indicates there is someone inside the toilet. you don't need to knock. that's just stupid.
7. People who don't lock the toilet doors. There's a lock for a reason, people. use it.
But for now, this is a rant, partially inspired by the always hilarious and brutally honest Jenna Marbles, about annoying people/situations on aeroplanes. And away we go...
1. Little kids on planes
I know kids have to travel too, but there are various situations in which children should be seen and not heard, and the aeroplane is one of those situations. there is nothing worse than being in a small enclosed space for an extended period of time, with nowhere to run or hide, and some bratty kid is screaming or crying or telling the entire plane about their thoughts on the in-flight movie or whatever. another thing annoying kids are good at is kicking the back of my damn seat. i feel like the last few times i have been on a plane, there has been some horrible child just kicking away at the back of my seat. now, i realise the parents of said children hold some blame in this, but i'll get to that later. bottom line: kids are annoying as hell on planes.
2. Lazy/ignorant parents on planes.
we all know the type. parents who stubbornly turn a blind eye to their kids' annoying behaviour (see above for detailed list), because they are too selfish to consider the comfort and sanity of other passengers. it's really not that hard to BE a freaking parent and tell your kid to stop kicking the seat in front of them, stop running up and down the aisles, stop throwing their toys, and shut the hell up.
on a related topic, there are also the parents who admittedly, get points for using their parenting skills, however these skills have a lot of room for improvement. it is one thing to tell your kids off in an inside voice. but please, do not scream at them. that's just as bad as your kid screaming.
3. People who stand up the second the plane lands, and proceed to stand in the aisles, acting like it's a big race to get off the plane. EVERYONE knows that you're not going to be able to get off the plane for a while, and yet EVERY SINGLE TIME, people feel the need to get out of their seats as soon as the seatbelt lights go off. WHY. sit the hell down and WAIT. seriously.
4. People who lean their chair all the way back in front of you, especially when you're using the food tray or watching a movie on the screen in the back of the chair. Yes, i know it's hard to get comfortable on planes and you need to sleep, but please have consideration for the people around you. they don't need to be squashed to a pulp/have their food spilled everywhere/be literally face-to-face with their tv screen just because you want to turn the plane into your personal bed.
5. People who talk really loudly on the plane, especially when the cabin lights have been dimmed. Okay, you're excited, we get it. but you don't need to broadcast your conversation to the entire world. people are trying to sleep, or watch movies, so keep it down.
6. People who knock on the toilet doors. Okay, there is a lock for a reason, and if you use your brain and your eyes you will see the 'occupied' sign or the red mark on the outside of the door that clearly indicates there is someone inside the toilet. you don't need to knock. that's just stupid.
7. People who don't lock the toilet doors. There's a lock for a reason, people. use it.
Monday, July 15, 2013
recent 'trends' that are just plain stupid.
1. The 'Scouse Brow'
if you are unfamiliar with the above term, allow me to explain. this is where females think it ooks attractive to outline and colour in their eyebrows so they are a) really really thick, and b) usually several shades darker than their natural eyebrow colour, thus rendering their brows a million times more likely to draw the eye than any other more attractive facial feature. yes, defined brows are good, they frame the eyes, make you look 'fierce', blah blah blah but SERIOUSLY. this has gone too far! you look like a four year old has taken to your face with a sharpie. it's not cute. stop it. staaahhp itttt.
2. Face stickers/face glitter
you are not edward cullen. you are not a my little pony. you are not a purse in need of bedazzling. you are not Beyonce's baby's bathtub. your face is not a child's craft activity. so please, please, PLEASE stop putting stupid-looking gem stickers and/or inappropriate amounts of glitter on your face. you look ridiculous.
3. Bindis
Unless this is a cultural thing, NO.
4. Ridiculously furry jackets.
faux or not, this is not classy. you look like you shot a bear and decided to wear it home. or like you're trying to be cookie monster but it's not halloween. this trend is particularly horrendous when paired with animal-print pants. hello, cruella deville.
5. sprinkle nails.
it's not creative, it's over the top and quite frankly extremely childish. did you paint your nails or just fall hands-first into a plate of fairy bread?
6. Peplum.
a) stupid name. b) it doesn't 'hide' the bad parts of your figure, it just makes it LOOK like you're trying (unsuccessfully) to hide parts of your figure. whatever happened to the empire waist?
if you are unfamiliar with the above term, allow me to explain. this is where females think it ooks attractive to outline and colour in their eyebrows so they are a) really really thick, and b) usually several shades darker than their natural eyebrow colour, thus rendering their brows a million times more likely to draw the eye than any other more attractive facial feature. yes, defined brows are good, they frame the eyes, make you look 'fierce', blah blah blah but SERIOUSLY. this has gone too far! you look like a four year old has taken to your face with a sharpie. it's not cute. stop it. staaahhp itttt.
2. Face stickers/face glitter
you are not edward cullen. you are not a my little pony. you are not a purse in need of bedazzling. you are not Beyonce's baby's bathtub. your face is not a child's craft activity. so please, please, PLEASE stop putting stupid-looking gem stickers and/or inappropriate amounts of glitter on your face. you look ridiculous.
3. Bindis
Unless this is a cultural thing, NO.
4. Ridiculously furry jackets.
faux or not, this is not classy. you look like you shot a bear and decided to wear it home. or like you're trying to be cookie monster but it's not halloween. this trend is particularly horrendous when paired with animal-print pants. hello, cruella deville.
5. sprinkle nails.
it's not creative, it's over the top and quite frankly extremely childish. did you paint your nails or just fall hands-first into a plate of fairy bread?
6. Peplum.
a) stupid name. b) it doesn't 'hide' the bad parts of your figure, it just makes it LOOK like you're trying (unsuccessfully) to hide parts of your figure. whatever happened to the empire waist?
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