So, in the few hours since I said my goodbyes, I decided I WOULD be keeping up this blog, as well as my Tumblr (and my Twitter..and Facebook..and GoodReads profile..and who knows how many other social networking profiles...). Tumblr doesn't really allow me to separate things as much as I'd like, and there is no way to add my fave widgets there, so I am just shifting things up a bit.
This blog will now be much more devoted to book reviews, charity spotlights, and literary and education-related news. Tumblr will be for the fun reblogs and silly things, as well as my more personal bitching and moaning and day-to-day nonsense. Because of the changes, I probably won't be posting as much over here, but I expect to keep up a steady 2 posts (maybe even more) a week.
Put It In Writing (the original) will finally be what it originally set out to be- educated editing and reviews with a bit of snark.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Up And Running
So :((( super sad face, but I have my TUMBLR all up and running now. I'm still not entirely sure what I will be doing with this blog, but I know I won't delete it because I have lots of awesome old posts that I'm way too lazy to transfer over. But I do like how much easier Tumblr seems, and I like how easy it is to reblog stuff from your friends. Sometimes I just want to write a little tidbit, and that seems like such a waste on Blogger...to have some tiny baby post. It still takes some getting used to, and I still don't know how to add new posts on my other Pages (or why my Twitter isn't updating...not like it does here anywho), but I must keep up with the times.
For those that want to reach me without going all the way over to Tumblr (though you can ask me questions there...), just shoot me an email or tweet. I am super quick with all of that. I will still be around the Blogger world commenting and such, but for now, I bid you adieu
For those that want to reach me without going all the way over to Tumblr (though you can ask me questions there...), just shoot me an email or tweet. I am super quick with all of that. I will still be around the Blogger world commenting and such, but for now, I bid you adieu
Only Goes To Show...
I tried to make a Tumblr. I think I succeeded...but I don't really know how to use it yet. I'm just tired of the layout here, and EVERYONE seems to be on Tumblr these days. Plus, I like how easy it seems to reblog things, and I like all the little pictures and stuff over there.
Naturally, I decide to do this at midnight with my headache still cranking. Sometime tomorrow, along with finishing up my applications, I hope to get it all up and running and figure out how it all works. Not sure what I will be doing with this blog, since it will depend on how much I end up liking Tumblr, but do not worry, I am not forsaking you yet!
And for any of those interested, here is the link to My Snazzy New Tumblr, which is actually kind of lame now because it's very basic and I haven't figured out how to even get columns in yet.
I told you technology and I don't mix.
Naturally, I decide to do this at midnight with my headache still cranking. Sometime tomorrow, along with finishing up my applications, I hope to get it all up and running and figure out how it all works. Not sure what I will be doing with this blog, since it will depend on how much I end up liking Tumblr, but do not worry, I am not forsaking you yet!
And for any of those interested, here is the link to My Snazzy New Tumblr, which is actually kind of lame now because it's very basic and I haven't figured out how to even get columns in yet.
I told you technology and I don't mix.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Braaaaaaaains//Day 5
My brain hurts. I've had a nasty headache all day, which stinks. But I also got a great facial done today, and my face feels so nice. I ended up spending $100 (which was way more than the $20 I was expecting to spend), but it will hopefully help clear my skin up.
But in other brain-y news, I stumbled upon this article on Facebook by FoxNews (yes, I know, I was surprised too...), Spotless Mind? Erasing Painful Memories May Soon Happen, and it is pretty flabbergasting. I guess since I have been deep in The Hunger Games world, which has the huge undercurrent of memories running throughout, it really struck me. Granted, it seems pretty amazing to do for people that suffer from PTSD, such as war veterans and rape victims. Since it is drug therapy and behavioral therapy, it does seem like people could relapse easily, or become too reliant on the therapy.
However, I also don't know how you can remove just ONE memory, without completing effecting all your other memories. Or memories related to the "bad" one. Yes, terrible things happen. But what if you learned something great about yourself from it? Or met a new person that helped you through it or became a pivotal part of your life? What if that led you to volunteer or donate to an important cause? How can you separate a REALLY bad memory from a semi-bad one? Or from a good one?
Also, I feel like, after awhile, like with most things, people are going to take advantage of this therapy, and will ask for treatment to get over an ex or failing a test or not finding the boots they wanted in the right size and a whole myriad of stupid reasons. I think it is treading on such a fine line between being ethical and unethical that it's scary.
I don't think I would ever do this, though. I have gone through some awful times in my life, but I have learned from them. And I think dealing with problems is the only way we can truly grow as people. I think I would feel like I am cheating at life if something bad happens and I can just forget it completely. Because I might not remember it, but that doesn't mean that it didn't happen.
Would you take part in this therapy to "erase" memories? Do you think it makes it easier/harder to be taken advantage of?
DAY 5
I think my favorite fight scene remains the final battle in THE HUNGER GAMES with the muttations. It was one of the first times that I felt real, visceral, physical pain while reading, and it is just one of those scenes that just sticks with you. Plus, those mutts were effing scary, and only goes to show how absolutely despicable the Capitol was. Though I do like the thought of Peeta just beating the shit out of Brutus and killing him in CATCHING FIRE...
But in other brain-y news, I stumbled upon this article on Facebook by FoxNews (yes, I know, I was surprised too...), Spotless Mind? Erasing Painful Memories May Soon Happen, and it is pretty flabbergasting. I guess since I have been deep in The Hunger Games world, which has the huge undercurrent of memories running throughout, it really struck me. Granted, it seems pretty amazing to do for people that suffer from PTSD, such as war veterans and rape victims. Since it is drug therapy and behavioral therapy, it does seem like people could relapse easily, or become too reliant on the therapy.
However, I also don't know how you can remove just ONE memory, without completing effecting all your other memories. Or memories related to the "bad" one. Yes, terrible things happen. But what if you learned something great about yourself from it? Or met a new person that helped you through it or became a pivotal part of your life? What if that led you to volunteer or donate to an important cause? How can you separate a REALLY bad memory from a semi-bad one? Or from a good one?
Also, I feel like, after awhile, like with most things, people are going to take advantage of this therapy, and will ask for treatment to get over an ex or failing a test or not finding the boots they wanted in the right size and a whole myriad of stupid reasons. I think it is treading on such a fine line between being ethical and unethical that it's scary.
I don't think I would ever do this, though. I have gone through some awful times in my life, but I have learned from them. And I think dealing with problems is the only way we can truly grow as people. I think I would feel like I am cheating at life if something bad happens and I can just forget it completely. Because I might not remember it, but that doesn't mean that it didn't happen.
Would you take part in this therapy to "erase" memories? Do you think it makes it easier/harder to be taken advantage of?
DAY 5
I think my favorite fight scene remains the final battle in THE HUNGER GAMES with the muttations. It was one of the first times that I felt real, visceral, physical pain while reading, and it is just one of those scenes that just sticks with you. Plus, those mutts were effing scary, and only goes to show how absolutely despicable the Capitol was. Though I do like the thought of Peeta just beating the shit out of Brutus and killing him in CATCHING FIRE...
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Can't Find The Words To Write This Song//Day 4
Lazy Sunday, wake up in the late afternoon....ah, channeling some of my favorite The Lonely Island songs (who I miss greatly, by the way). I have done a whole lot of nothing today, which is nice since I have been pretty go go go the last few days. Many phone calls to make tomorrow, as well as finishing up the online grad applications and paying the fees, something I hope to finish by the end of the week. May have to blow an unexpected $100+ more, but eh, what can you do? But I am getting a free facial done tomorrow, so that is something cool. And different. As long as they don't try to sucker me into buying anything that I very apparently do not have money for.
I'm currently watching the AMA's, and they are kinda sucking. Nothing too super great yet, but my Comcast digital cable has been going nuts so I haven't been able to catch it all. Spent today reading and relaxing and thinking about college football and what I would've done differently while in college. Had I gone somewhere completely random. Still trying to figure that last one out though.
Oh, Swedish House Mafia on the AMA's? Finally something cool! If they were going on tour with him and Trey Songz, I might actually really try to find the money to go (but it is on Dec 31...)
*Post title from Corinne Bailey Rae's "Like a Star" (I have been playing and replaying this song hardcore for the past few weeks. Very simple arrangement and vocals, but very powerful)
DAY 4
I lovelovelove Gale. And Johanna. And for basically the same reason. I like that take-no-prisoners determination that they have. I like that they are unapologetic. Because sometimes, in war and in life, you have to do things that you might not want to do, but you do it for a higher purpose. Plus, Gale is described as delicious. And I love delicious. And Johanna is so snarky and bitchy, you just have to love those one-liners of hers. They have the kind of attitude I wish I had more often in certain situations (because I definitely have that attitude, just at all the wrong moments).
These two, together, would be my favorite non-canon couple, though I think you could find a few mini-hints in the actual story for them too.
I'm currently watching the AMA's, and they are kinda sucking. Nothing too super great yet, but my Comcast digital cable has been going nuts so I haven't been able to catch it all. Spent today reading and relaxing and thinking about college football and what I would've done differently while in college. Had I gone somewhere completely random. Still trying to figure that last one out though.
Oh, Swedish House Mafia on the AMA's? Finally something cool! If they were going on tour with him and Trey Songz, I might actually really try to find the money to go (but it is on Dec 31...)
*Post title from Corinne Bailey Rae's "Like a Star" (I have been playing and replaying this song hardcore for the past few weeks. Very simple arrangement and vocals, but very powerful)
DAY 4
I lovelovelove Gale. And Johanna. And for basically the same reason. I like that take-no-prisoners determination that they have. I like that they are unapologetic. Because sometimes, in war and in life, you have to do things that you might not want to do, but you do it for a higher purpose. Plus, Gale is described as delicious. And I love delicious. And Johanna is so snarky and bitchy, you just have to love those one-liners of hers. They have the kind of attitude I wish I had more often in certain situations (because I definitely have that attitude, just at all the wrong moments).
These two, together, would be my favorite non-canon couple, though I think you could find a few mini-hints in the actual story for them too.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Oh Ron....//Day 3
First off, super Congratulations to Cheyanne (and Adam) who got MARRIED today!! I wish I could've been there, but I know it was an amazing wedding nevertheless.
I saw Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Pt 1 today. And Oh. My. Ronald. Weasley. Greatgreatgreatgreat! I think they did a very good job with the adaptation- things were cut out, of course, but I think they didn't cut out anything that would be needed in the final movie. It flowed quite nicely and I would've sat there for another 2-3 hours and watched the entire thing! But, they cut it at a great scene, where it's pretty high action, but still very important, and where everyone (that hasn't read the books, that is) is left wondering WHAT the trio will do next.
I cried. Not as much as I thought I would, but I think that is because my brain was just so overwhelmed, my body wasn't catching up as quickly. I could barely eat my popcorn, I was so nervous and jittery! I think they had a nice mix of romance, anger, fear and humor mixed in, so you wouldn't go over the edge emotion-wise.
As for my favorite characters, the twins were spot on, of course. And I really liked watching them have a more dramatic, emotional scene with George's ear...a nice pre-cursor for ::sob:: in the final. And Ron.
Oh Ron.
Rupert Grint never disappoints me. He wore a suit to all the premieres and made me all a-quiver, and that SPEECH when he returns?? My little heart was fluttering all around my chest. I need to marry him.
Like yesterday.
I wish Pt 2 was coming out tomorrow, instead of 8 months from now. I do hope to see it one more time, maybe sometime during the week when the kiddies are at school, and I can go alone with my thoughts and pick up on all the little things I missed the first go. Either way, I think they did a great job (and it looked, cinematography-wise, beautiful), so I am very, very, VERY excited/sad for Pt 2.
DAY 3
I don't think there are any characters I HATE that others love. Some of them grate on my nerves sometimes, and they would definitely not be characterized as my favorites, though. Sometimes Effie got to be quite annoying, and I had to just ignore or skim through her parts, but I think you need a bubbly, happy-go-lucky character to balance out all the angst and moodiness the tag-team of Haymitch and Katniss can put out. Annie was another that got to me at times, though I have read some fan-fiction with her in it and it makes me like her a bit more. But, again, I don't really HATE any of the more likeable characters.
I saw Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, Pt 1 today. And Oh. My. Ronald. Weasley. Greatgreatgreatgreat! I think they did a very good job with the adaptation- things were cut out, of course, but I think they didn't cut out anything that would be needed in the final movie. It flowed quite nicely and I would've sat there for another 2-3 hours and watched the entire thing! But, they cut it at a great scene, where it's pretty high action, but still very important, and where everyone (that hasn't read the books, that is) is left wondering WHAT the trio will do next.
I cried. Not as much as I thought I would, but I think that is because my brain was just so overwhelmed, my body wasn't catching up as quickly. I could barely eat my popcorn, I was so nervous and jittery! I think they had a nice mix of romance, anger, fear and humor mixed in, so you wouldn't go over the edge emotion-wise.
As for my favorite characters, the twins were spot on, of course. And I really liked watching them have a more dramatic, emotional scene with George's ear...a nice pre-cursor for ::sob:: in the final. And Ron.
Oh Ron.
Rupert Grint never disappoints me. He wore a suit to all the premieres and made me all a-quiver, and that SPEECH when he returns?? My little heart was fluttering all around my chest. I need to marry him.
Like yesterday.
I wish Pt 2 was coming out tomorrow, instead of 8 months from now. I do hope to see it one more time, maybe sometime during the week when the kiddies are at school, and I can go alone with my thoughts and pick up on all the little things I missed the first go. Either way, I think they did a great job (and it looked, cinematography-wise, beautiful), so I am very, very, VERY excited/sad for Pt 2.
DAY 3
I don't think there are any characters I HATE that others love. Some of them grate on my nerves sometimes, and they would definitely not be characterized as my favorites, though. Sometimes Effie got to be quite annoying, and I had to just ignore or skim through her parts, but I think you need a bubbly, happy-go-lucky character to balance out all the angst and moodiness the tag-team of Haymitch and Katniss can put out. Annie was another that got to me at times, though I have read some fan-fiction with her in it and it makes me like her a bit more. But, again, I don't really HATE any of the more likeable characters.
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