And we're off!
1 - Your favorite book: Three-way tie between Prisoner, Phoenix, and Hallows. Prisoner was my favorite for ages, so much so that my copy is completely falling apart. I love the time travel aspect. Plus, there are Marauders. I love the DA and the whole rebellious feel of Phoenix, even if Harry does annoy me to no end throughout it. And Hallows just wraps up the series perfectly.
2 - Your favorite movie: To be completely honest, I can't stand the movies. But I like that they finally gained that darker aspect in PoA, and that the writer for OotP actually got the characters closer to right, specifically Ron, but especially not Sirius. The other guy always make Ron look like an idiot, which I loathe.
3 - Is there any of the film adaptations that have made you angry because they’ve ignored important parts of the book? Yes, and I cannot possibly even begin to explain them all.
4 - Least favorite female character and why: Bellatrix, I suppose. She killed Sirius and Tonks.
5 - Favorite male character and why: Ron, because he is so humanly flawed. I also adore Neville, because he never stops trying.
6 - What house would you want to be in: I can never figure out if I'd be in Hufflepuff or Gryffindor.
7 - Favorite female character and why: Either Ginny or Luna. Ginny's witty and knows how to stand her ground. Luna's kind and open-minded. And they're both really confident. I also really like Rose, even though we don't know much about her I think she could be a very interesting character considering her family.
8 - What do you think would be your favorite lesson? I'd like potions, but mostly only because I know I wouldn't do poorly in it. I think charms and flying would be really fun, though.
9 - Least favorite male character: Snape, hands down. He's selfish and just plain cruel.
10 - Horcruxes or Hallows: To have? Hallows (or rather just one of them). To go after when saving the world? Horcruxes.
11 - What character would you say you are most like? I used to fancy myself like Hermione, but I'm not really smart enough for that. The last time some friends and I talked about it, we decided I was a bit more like Ginny (with a tiny touch of Luna's oddness). I just asked my dad and he said Neville, but has no explanation for it.
12 - Favorite ship: Ron and Hermione.
13 - Least favorite movie: Impossible choice, but I guess the first two because they're so cheesy.
14 - Team Voldemort or Team Harry: Harry. (Though if this is supposed to be a Edward vs. Jacob type question, neither.)
15 - Who would be your best friends at Hogwarts (Three Only)? I think I'd have the most fun with Ginny and the twins, honestly, but I'd love to be friends with the trio as well.
16 - Who is your favorite Death Eater? Draco Malfoy. He counts, right?
17 - Are you excited about the Deathly Hallows movies or scared they won’t do the book justice? I know they won't do the book justice, but I'm excited about being a fan at such an interesting time in the series' history. Especially for LC11 and part two.
18 - Least favorite book: The ones I've reread the least are CoS and HBP. Take that as you will.
19 - Do you prefer the books or the movies? Seriously?
20 - If you got to meet one member of the cast, who would it be? Matt or Evanna. Because they really seem to care. (Not that the others don't, but they were big fans first, you know?)
21 - Out of all the characters that died, if you could bring one back, who would it be? If I could only bring back one, it'd be Fred. For George's sake.
22 - Harry Potter or Twilight: I refuse to justify this question with an actual answer.
23 - Any part of the books or movies that makes you cry? Sirius in book five, and several parts of book seven. Even in rereads.
24 - Any particular scene you wished would have been put in the movie, but wasn’t? Too many to mention, really. They waste so much time on things that aren't even in the books, when they could be using the canon that's better anyway.
25 - Nineteen years later. Are you happy how it turned out, or do you wish something was different, ie Neville married Luna: I'm good with how things turned out. I still want more details, of course, but we'll get that in the Scottish Book. I hope.
26 - If you would be able to work one spell without a wand what would it be? I'm not sure. Maybe Reparo? I break things a lot.
27 - Would you rather own the Invisibility Cloak, The Resurrection Stone or The Elder Wand? Invisibility cloak. The other two are terrifying.
28 - Do you listen to Wizard Wrock, what do you think about it? I love wizard wrock! It's super fun and by nature so different from any other type of music.
29 - Did you enjoy A Very Potter Musical? Yes. It was totally awesome. (Sorry. I had to.)
30 - What affect has Harry Potter made on your life and how much does it mean to you? I can't really put it into words, but it means more than almost anything.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Nerdiness Plus BIG NEWS
It's impossible for me to give an exact event that turned me into a nerd. I've basically been like this since birth.
My brother is five years my senior, and by the time I came around he was already a bit of a nerd. In fact, he was so fond of the Ninja Turtles that my parents had no idea that they were giving me a name that would ensure that I hear, "Oh, Ariel like The Little Mermaid," practically every time I introduce myself to someone. My brother's Ninja Turtles phase completely masked their exposure to the whole Disney princess thing, they didn't even know about the film that came out a full two years before I was born.
Now, when I was little, I basically worshiped my brother. I had to do everything he did. I wouldn't even eat the special treats bought on a morning shopping trip until he got home in the afternoon and could eat them too. So, anytime he liked something, I liked it just as much.
Then there's my dad as well. He saw the original Star Wars in theaters when he was about thirteen. He can do a damn good Gollum voice. Need I say more? Thought not.
Eventually, I developed my own aspects of nerdiness, but that's basically where it started.
I love being a Nerdfighter because it makes me feel a bit more okay with my nerdiness. I mean, I loved being a nerd before, but I always sort of felt like it was something that shouldn't be revealed until I knew a person pretty well. Things have changed a lot on that front; I only wore Potter-related Ts to my college orientation this year, for example.
In other, sort of BIG news: I am MOVING! In a WEEK! My dad got a job opportunity in Indianapolis, and since I don't especially love where I am with life at the moment anywhere, I'm going to go hang out down there for the summer and see if I like it. If I do, I might stay. (And if I find a job- perhaps John Green needs a babysitter? Just kidding; that would probably be weird.) If not, I might come back here to the Twin Cities, or maybe try to find somewhere entirely new. I will keep you posted.
Until next time, then.
My brother is five years my senior, and by the time I came around he was already a bit of a nerd. In fact, he was so fond of the Ninja Turtles that my parents had no idea that they were giving me a name that would ensure that I hear, "Oh, Ariel like The Little Mermaid," practically every time I introduce myself to someone. My brother's Ninja Turtles phase completely masked their exposure to the whole Disney princess thing, they didn't even know about the film that came out a full two years before I was born.
Now, when I was little, I basically worshiped my brother. I had to do everything he did. I wouldn't even eat the special treats bought on a morning shopping trip until he got home in the afternoon and could eat them too. So, anytime he liked something, I liked it just as much.
Then there's my dad as well. He saw the original Star Wars in theaters when he was about thirteen. He can do a damn good Gollum voice. Need I say more? Thought not.
Eventually, I developed my own aspects of nerdiness, but that's basically where it started.
I love being a Nerdfighter because it makes me feel a bit more okay with my nerdiness. I mean, I loved being a nerd before, but I always sort of felt like it was something that shouldn't be revealed until I knew a person pretty well. Things have changed a lot on that front; I only wore Potter-related Ts to my college orientation this year, for example.
In other, sort of BIG news: I am MOVING! In a WEEK! My dad got a job opportunity in Indianapolis, and since I don't especially love where I am with life at the moment anywhere, I'm going to go hang out down there for the summer and see if I like it. If I do, I might stay. (And if I find a job- perhaps John Green needs a babysitter? Just kidding; that would probably be weird.) If not, I might come back here to the Twin Cities, or maybe try to find somewhere entirely new. I will keep you posted.
Until next time, then.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
A Perfect Playlist...
... at least for the time being. I made an on-the-go playlist a couple of weeks ago and haven't tired of it yet! This is a major feat for me, as I usually tire of new playlists about five minutes after I make it. But not this one! And not only that, but I am also continually impressed with how well it seems to flow. So I thought I'd share, just for fun. Here it is:
Littlest things- Lily Allen
Bad Romance- Lady Gaga
Outside World- Lauren Fairweather
Lovegood- Ministry of Magic
Wizard Rock Twist- The Remus Lupins
LDN- Lily Allen
Where the Colors Don't Go- Sam Phillips
Night Time- FranKo
I know it's a wee bit heavy on Lily Allen (I mean, those two songs something like 25% of the whole thing), but I like it.
What have you guys been listening to lately? Feel free to tell me in the comments, or on your own blog. =]
Littlest things- Lily Allen
Bad Romance- Lady Gaga
Outside World- Lauren Fairweather
Lovegood- Ministry of Magic
Wizard Rock Twist- The Remus Lupins
LDN- Lily Allen
Where the Colors Don't Go- Sam Phillips
Night Time- FranKo
I know it's a wee bit heavy on Lily Allen (I mean, those two songs something like 25% of the whole thing), but I like it.
What have you guys been listening to lately? Feel free to tell me in the comments, or on your own blog. =]
Monday, January 4, 2010
Show and Tell
Today is the first official weekday after the start of the new year. In elementary school, middle school, and sometimes even high school, this day meant answering one question constantly.
"What did you get?!"
Being that I'm officially at university this year, I don't even start back at school for another two weeks, by which point the novelty of sharing your holiday loot sort of wears off. So, in lieu of grade school huddles, I thought I'd share a couple of my favorite things from this season with you.
My beyond amazing brother apparently went to several shops before finding this gem of an iPod case. It's Space Invaders! How cool is that?
Unusually good haul this year, as the case was purchased to coordinate with my dad's gift of an iPod(!). It's a red nano, and I'm so pleased to finally have a music player that actually functions. My old one stopped allowing new music to be put on it sometime around last May. (My old one was Product Red, too. Three cheers for helping to save the Freddie Mercurys of the world?)
Next up are these amazing bootie/slipper things that I got from my lovely cousins. They are like having a big poofy blanket wrapped around your feet and are so comfy. I wear them constantly, because my feet are always freezing. My favorite part about them, though, is the story that accompanied them. Apparently they were at Ikea, and my three year-old cousin saw them, stared at them for a couple of minutes, then looked up at her mom with wide eyes, and asked, "Are those Santa's feet?"
I'd love to see your favorite gifts from this year. Post them on your blog and leave a comment letting me know, to ensure I don't accidentally miss it in my feed, or something. =]
"What did you get?!"
Being that I'm officially at university this year, I don't even start back at school for another two weeks, by which point the novelty of sharing your holiday loot sort of wears off. So, in lieu of grade school huddles, I thought I'd share a couple of my favorite things from this season with you.
My beyond amazing brother apparently went to several shops before finding this gem of an iPod case. It's Space Invaders! How cool is that?Unusually good haul this year, as the case was purchased to coordinate with my dad's gift of an iPod(!). It's a red nano, and I'm so pleased to finally have a music player that actually functions. My old one stopped allowing new music to be put on it sometime around last May. (My old one was Product Red, too. Three cheers for helping to save the Freddie Mercurys of the world?)
Next up are these amazing bootie/slipper things that I got from my lovely cousins. They are like having a big poofy blanket wrapped around your feet and are so comfy. I wear them constantly, because my feet are always freezing. My favorite part about them, though, is the story that accompanied them. Apparently they were at Ikea, and my three year-old cousin saw them, stared at them for a couple of minutes, then looked up at her mom with wide eyes, and asked, "Are those Santa's feet?"
I'd love to see your favorite gifts from this year. Post them on your blog and leave a comment letting me know, to ensure I don't accidentally miss it in my feed, or something. =]
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