Shopping Fun?

   I honestly can't understand the fun of shopping or window shopping for that matter. You walk around a store watching your money get whisked away. You walk past shelves of things that would be neat to have but you know that you don't need them so you just keep walking. Tell me where is the fun in all that, because I can't find it.
   I don't mind shopping for books or magazines because if you really like them you could probably look for them at a library later. Shopping for groceries, shoes, and clothing drives me nuts. When I shop for clothes I end up with messed up hair and a bit of a complex. Maybe it's just me but it seems clothing is getting smaller and skankier. There are so many outfits that had cool designs but were skin tight and see-through so I didn't get them.
   When it comes to shoes I'm a bit picky. I hate high heels with a passion and I'm not to fond of platform, wedges, or flip flops. That essentially leaves flats and sandals. It is difficult for me to find a shoe that both looks good and is comfortable. When I finally find this amazing shoe that is both comfortable and good looking it deteriorates fast. My favourite pair of shoes started coming apart after around two months of use, and then it's time to go through the whole painful shopping process again. Clothing and shoe shopping is not as bad as grocery shopping.
   How can buying food make you anything other than hungry? I know people who could spend hours in a grocery store and marvel at how yummy the food looks. Wow it's food how interesting. Stop looking at it and buy it and eat it already. When it comes right down to it watching grass grow is far more entertaining than going shopping unless you have friends who can somehow make the experience fun.

 Business

Grr, I'm 12 posts behind.

Doctor Who Quote

Two quotes from the fourth doctor both using common phrases.

The Doctor: First things first, but not necessarily in that order.

The Doctor: Don't cross your bridges before they're hatched.

My Top 10 Pet Peeves

   I am a very easily aggravated person, which is made extremely obvious when I start to list off the many things that annoy me. While most things I can ignore these ten just drive me nuts. The worst part is I know someone who does 8 out of ten of these things. I am learning to deal with my anger, but until I get this perfected I'm going to express my frustration towards these ten things.
   1. Diction: There are some words that I just can't stand to hear. Mostly it's just words that have to do with stool or sex, but there are other words that I simply don't like the sound of. Pretty much any baby talk word falls into this category. Now I'm a fan of making up words, but there's a difference between cool made up words and a messed up pronunciation of a word. Changing the pronunciation isn't doing anyone any favours. If anything baby talk is only going to end up making your babies have trouble talking when they are older. Just speak like a normal person.
   2. Dinner Table Manners: A meal together as a family is a fun bonding experience when the people eating with you have basic manners. There is nothing that is more annoying at the dinner table than loud chewers that eat with their mouth full of food. I actually don't mind seeing their chewed up food it's the sound that gets on my nerves. Every time I hear that disgusting chewing sound I just want to throw food at them. If they sound like a pig they may as well look like one. As annoyed as I sound I keep my mouth shut when I hear this sound and continue on with my meal.
   3. Speaking Like You're Not There: Some people have a habit of asking other people's opinion of what you like while you're still there. It goes something like this:
"Do you think Rahne likes fish?" -Suzie
"Maybe, but I'm not sure" -Chloe
"Um... Why don't you ask me?" I think.
   4. Whispering: Being a person who was made fun of a lot when I was younger I become extremely paranoid when I see people whispering. I find myself wondering what they're saying and wondering if it has anything to do with me. Knowing how stressed out and paranoid seeing other people whisper makes me I detest it when others whisper to me, even when others are not around. It reminds me of how I felt when I thought that people were talking about me behind my back and I was right most of the time. I don't want others to feel like me, but I go overboard and get slightly angry when I hear others whisper. If you need to say something serious to me that no one else can hear wait until we're alone, or figure out an excuse so that we can be alone.
   5. Hovering: I am honestly scared when I turn around to find someone standing over my shoulder. I am a jumpy person who has watched too many horror movies, so people can not sneak up on me or stand menacingly over my shoulder. It ruins my focus to the point where I can't even do simple math problems or write an essay. I need to learn to deal with this one because during class a teacher occasionally wants to watch you work over your shoulder, and I look mighty silly when I stop suddenly as soon as the teacher approaches.
   6. Telling You What You Want: Have you ever had a friend that thought they knew you better than you know yourself? Well I have. I would tell them for example I like carrots and they would say something like, "No you don't you like asparagus". I'm sorry but since when did you steal my taste buds and opinions. I'm fairly certain I know what I like. It's not like I have a personality problem. I am proud to say there is only one of me no voices in my head... anymore.
   7. Interrupting: While I, myself, am guilty of this pet peeve being a hypocrite is not on this list so I can still say it bugs me. It's kind of weird but I prefer to get a whole sentence out instead of having to start it up five time because someone else had to but in. It's gotten to the point where I refuse to restate my point if I get interrupted. I get do tired of repeating myself I prefer to be silent then go through all the trouble.
   8. When Dangerous Objects Are Left Out: I have lost count of the number of times that I have found lighters, matches, knives, and other various sharp objects strewn around my house. Sure we don't have kids over all the time, and I'm old enough to know not to play with knives or light a fire in the house without some marsh mellows to roast, but we do have a plethora of pets. Our three cats attack everything and I can just imagine one of them trying to eat a lighter and then drinking up the fluid that came out of the cracked shell, or falling on a box cutter while fighting. There's always a possibility I could step on one of these objects as well, especially since I don't usually pay attention to where I step.
   9. Someone Teases You About Your Appearance Right Before You Go Out: Your going for a night out and you want to look presentable. You go up to a friend and ask them their opinion on your outfit in order to make sure you're good enough for the event. Maybe they're trying to be funny or maybe they're getting revenge when they decide to be cheeky and make fun of your outfit instead of being supportive. This is so disheartening because this is one time that you want approval, but instead of being nice and saying that you're pretty they tell you that you look bad.
   10. Someone Talks About Someone Else When They're Right There: When insulting someone you can't just assume that the other person can't hear you. If the person you are talking bad about is in the same room as you it's best to take a rain check on the insult. This also counts if the person's family or friends are there. Even if you hate the person it's better for both you and them if they don't know that.
   As you can tell I get annoyed easily, but I'm not the only one with pet peeves. If you take the time and make a list of all the little things that bug you, I think you'll find that your list is just as big if not bigger than mine.

Business

Seeing as my lists are usually of 5 and this one is 10 I am counting this as 2 posts. I am now 11 posts behind.

Doctor Who Quote

Drax: Blimey, it's a dog. Who's a little tin dog then?

K-9: Your silliness is noted.

The Good Samaritan

   A few days ago I came across a man passed out on the steps of a house for sale. He turned out to be in a drunk stupor but from afar he looked dead. I watched as many passed by this man no one stopping to see if he was alright. He could have been dead or dying, but everyone just passed him by thinking it's not their problem. If someone is hurt and you can do something about it, then it is your problem.
   My grandma, grandpa and I went to see if this man was okay, and while he was snoring, and therefore alive, he would not wake to any amount of noise or proding. Out of concern and I'm guessing a little disgust my grandma phoned the police. It turns out the police were looking for him. I have no idea what was going on, but the police arrived and did not just give him a talking to or drive him home. The police arrested this man for crimes I do not know about. The point is you can't just assume that someone is okay if they are lying sleeeping on a doorstep.
   Many students today know basic first aid including C.P.R. It's my opinion that many lives could be saved not by learning first aid but by actually having the guts to put the training to use. If you are too scared to approach someone who needs help you might as well not know the first aid information. It can be scary and down right terrifying to help someone you don't know. For all you know they could jump up and attack or injury you is some way. I get why people might fear this as I currently live in the murder capital of Canada, but it's worth taking risks if you save someone's life or at least give them a higher chance of survival. Next time you see someone laying on the street take a chance and safe a life. They may not be as okay as they appear.

Business

Off of vacation now, and ready to catch up on those 8 posts.

Doctor Who Quote

The fourth doctor being ridiculous as per usual.

The Doctor: Why don't you give me the gun and then I can keep an eye on myself so I don't get up to any funny business.

On vacation

I'm going to be away and not blogging for 1 week. After this I will most likely be blogging normally for the remainder of summer.

Paying Attention to the Details

   My favourite films, video games, and books all have one thing in common, and that is they all pay attention to the details. They pay attention to basic guidlines that they set for themselves and that are already set by science. Nothing annoys me more than when either a writer or a director goes against these rules without any reason.
   Fiction or not I get annoyed when books and movies stray too far from reality. If they go against simple scientific concepts such as gravity they better have a good reason, and that reason should be well explained. In books and movies that include magic I like the limitations of the magic and how it is used to be explained. Exactally how much can be controlled by this magic? If there are no rules or limitations on superpowers in books or movies I end up becoming too frusterated to watch or read it the whole way through.
   I dislike mystery novels and movies but at the same time I can tolerate them because they describe and show every bit of scenery. While I like descriptions mystery novels give the answers too often and don't leave enough to the imagination. In other words there is not always enough mystery in the mystery genre.
   When it comes right down to it there are two reasons why people don't include details. It's either sheer laziness or greed. It's far less expensive to make a simple game with plain backgrounds than taking the time to add little trees and shrubbery. If it's a monty python video game, which would be cool, shrubbery would actually play an important role. What else would appease the knights who say Ni.
   I just think that mmore people should put some effort in and add extra details, however meaningless they may appear.

Doctor Who Quote

An interesting quote from the very first doctor.

Barbara: Is it frozen?

The Doctor: No, impossible at this temperature. Besides, it's too warm.



How To Dress Like A Time Lord

   As I have mentioned several times before I am a fan of the hit BBC T.V series Doctor Who. A Time Lord is a super intelligent alien who can travel through time and space. They are originally from a planet called Gallifrey. Also when a Time Lord is killed they regenerate and essentially bring themselves back to life. There are many components of a Time Lord that are interesting, but one of the coolest things about them is their fashion sense. Here are some general rules to follow when trying to dress like a Time Lord or Lady.
   1) Make Sure You Like Your Outfit: Time Lords rarely change their clothes and when they do it's usually only a silly costume or a different colour of the same original outfit. You should pick something versatile that will fit for various occasions, and is comfortable for running. You don't want to get a high heel stuck in the mud when a Dalek pops up.
   2) Make It Practical: As I mentioned before Time Lords find themselves in many troubling situations so you need to be able to run. Comfortable foot wear is a key component to your Time Lord outfit. Don't worry your shoes don't have to match the rest of your clothes in fact it's better if they don't. Try to avoid long flowing outfits as they can become caught in ship engines and other such space items. Long scarves are an exception to this rule because their good qualities far out weigh the bad. They can tie up aliens, save a drowning victim, and be unravelled so as to find your way through a maze.
   3) Don't Match Anything: You are an intelligent 900 something Time Lord so you're past the point of caring what other people think of your outfit. You like those lime green pants, but you also like your neon orange turtleneck just wear them both. Don't worry about how the different components look together just think about whether you like the different components separately then wear them together. Wearing colours that don't match may scream Time Lord but at the same time pay attention to rule 1. If you don't like miss-matched colours don't do it because whatever you choose you're going to be wearing until your next regeneration.
   4) Your Outfit May Stay The Same But Accessories Can Change: When you wear the same outfit or variations of the same outfits it's fun to spice up your wardrobe with some neat accessories. The personality of a Time Lord can be stored in a watch so a pocket or wrist watch can be a perfect accessory. Time is in the title Time Lord so whatever time piece broken or not is fine. Accessories should have a purpose, for example a stick of celery that detects certain potentially poisonous gasses in the Praxis System. Once again it's all about practicality. If you are a Time Lady try some chunky or gaudy jewelry. Overly long necklaces and super thick bracelets can be a nice add on to an outfit.
   5) Be Unique: Not everyone has the potential to be a Time Lord so not everyone should look like one. If you walk down the street you should not see others wearing the same outfit as you. Seeing as you travel through time and space simply wearing retro clothing will not guarantee individuality. You must wear something that has never been fashionable at any time or wear something that can not be found in stores. Avoid name brands at all costs. Wearing a shirt that says Tommy Hilfiger or Lulu Lemon is about the most UnTime Lord thing you could possibly do.
   In summary be practical, be unique and most of all have fun with it.

Video Game Review

I have almost finished Kingdom Hearts for a second time, except this time it's on challenge mode. This game is associated with Disney and includes many of their characters, as well as some of my favourite characters from the Final Fantasy video game series. The graphics in this game are great although they can't beat God of War, but I'm pretty sure it was made before God of War. The storyline is enticing and makes you want to keep playing. While the regular mode is extremely easy the challenge mode is difficult for even experienced gamers. The battle style is similar to games like God of War but without the gore. The game stays appropriate and is therefore fun for a variety of ages. Even the mini games are entertaining. Usually I skip over mini games, but for this game I make an exception. I'm not fond of jumping around in this game but I only complain because I'm not too good at it. I am proud to award this game my first 5/5.

Why Is YouTube So Addictive?

   I find it is extremely easy for most people, occasionally including myself, to waste hours of time on YouTube or just watching online videos in general. The site YouTube has addictive qualities about it, but videos are just overall an easy thing to waste time on. How many of you have lost track of the time while watching a screen such as T.V? I bet all of you have at least once. To make sure I don't ramble too much I will be talking about specifically YouTube videos today.
  1) Special Effects: In videos you can add in actions and throw things at the camera in order to keep the watchers attention. In a blog post the best I can do is put in brackets (whip 14 foot scarf over head). You may get the gist of my action by putting it in brackets, but it would be far more interesting to actually see this amazingly long scarf whip majestically in the wind, which it does.
  2) Appeals To More Senses: In a blog post all you can do is look at the words and maybe visualise what it looks like, while in a video you can see and hear exactly what it looks like. I can try my best to describe something to you, but if I'm bias about the object I'm describing you could end up with a faulty image of what I am trying to describe. Videos can help with some things that are indescribable such as a sunset. Honestly I prefer reading but I am aware that many people would rather see things for themselves instead of having things described to them.
  3) It's Easier For Fans To Get Obsessive: To prove my point on this I am going to use the You Tuber Charlie is so cool like for an example. If you were a young teenage girl reading the sentence Hi, my name is Charlie written by him, your not going to think, "Wow, he's my future boyfriend, look at his writing it's so sexy." Now if you watch him say, "Hi, my name is Charlie", and hear his accent and see his cute face, then you may become a tad bit obsessive.
  4) There Are Links To More Videos: You start off searching for one video and end up watching twenty because after every video there are links after as well as links in the sidebar that all relate to the current video that you are watching. The links have interesting titles that intrigue the viewers of the first video to find out what this other video is all about.
  5) It's Used and Referred To Often: I have watched online videos in various classes at school and I have quite a few friends who watch and talk about online videos on a regular basis. With so many people watching and finding videos that they want to share the time being wasted tends to add up.

Business

Oi Becca guess what, I'm eight posts behind. Seeing as it's summer holidays for me I will be writing shorter posts. Also I may consider adding some videos on. Put some input in the comments.

Doctor Who Quote

A quote from the ninth doctor.

Mickey: I bet you don't even remember my name!

The Doctor: Ricky.

Mickey: It's Mickey!

The Doctor: No, it's Ricky.

Mickey: I think I know my own name!

The Doctor: You think you know your own name? How stupid are you?