My New Doo'

I got a hair cut today...It's an epic failure. I can't rock bangs. TT_TT

I miss my old hair. Majorly.

Tryin' out the frontal look...

Webcam shot... :/

Just hosting some pics, nothing to see here.

Don't read this blog. I'm just using this so I can get URL's for these pics. Move along now, nothing to see here. :)

I can't comment.

I don't know why, but I can't comment on any Blogger pages. :/


This is what it looks like on all the forms. See the little drop down box? It's messed up. When I click to select an account or whatever, nothing shows up. And when I click Post Comment, nothing happens. It may be a glitch in the coding or something....Blogger needs to fix it, or I'll migrate to LiveJournal!! LOL. That's some threat right there.

This majorly sucks.

Epitome of an Aficionada!

I just spent over 2 hours setting up my LiveJournal.

The templates, colors, banners, etc. (If you check it out, you'll notice I have the same banner as above. ^_^) My head hurts, everything is such a drag. Hopefully, once I get everything completely squared away, I can start posting, etc. I've decided to just keep this blog and the LJ one and see how it goes.

Epitome of an Aficionada (christinaof94.livejournal.com)

Anyway, if you have an LJ (or not), be sure to check it out!

LiveJournal

I''ve set up a LiveJournal account...

I don't know what I'm going to do, because I really don't want to run two blogs. Too much hassle. I wonder if Blogger or LJ has to the option of exporting/importing blogs...I don't want to loose all (although, not much) that've I've done with THIS blog.

I started a LiveJournal because it's more "community" oriented. I figured I'd get more readers. I don't want to lose this blog, either, though....

Any suggestions?

Monika Idiosyncrasy, Indeed.

Here's a third I'm going to make really quick.

So, I have this BFF who has a real, passionate desire to do photography. Whoever happens to read this, go check out her Deviantart! Amazing photography. :P (And Monika, whenever I get more reads - one day - this will be beneficial. ONE DAY!)

Here are some samples of her work, and a link.

monika-idiosyncrasy.deviantart.com

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What's my facade?

I'm having mixed feelings right now. I don't know what to feel. Should I be ashamed to say I want to know what people think about me? I've never heard of anyone saying bad things about me, but everyone talks about everyone, right? I say some things I don't mean, not often, but when I do, I know it right then and there. Do I come off as cold? Anti-social? (Honestly, I'm not THAT bad at socializing; I just don't like to.) Quiet? Shy? I KNOW I'm shy.

While walking down the hall either yesterday, or the day before, I heard someone say "bitch" as I was walking past. Looking directly at me. I know who it is, but I'm not going to say it. What have I done? AM I a bitch? I've sat and watched people talk about other people behind their back. What do people say about me, behind MY back? I know one thing, I'm getting tired of people calling me, "smart", or "genius". They give me more credit I deserve. I don't see the significance of ANYTHING I do. I just don't understand it at all. I'm terrified of the harder classes, as I get older. Teachers always talk about those "special" students excelling in their classes, and I'm thinking, "There's only one?" Is it THAT hard? Am I capable? My worst fear is failing at something I can't do. Being incapable.

I complain about myself way to much. And I doubt more than 2 people even read this.

Drifter

Sorry, guys, no deep, moving, impacting blog this time. Just me. Talking about my life. (Which, by the way, isn't all that exciting.)

I should probably be asleep right now. It's a school night, and I'm a responsible student. Really though. I'm doing all my assignments ahead of time, and all that jazz. Biology due this Friday, assigned a MONTH ago? Check. Finished that the day after it was assigned. (Well, technically, I still have to glue the paper to the poster...I keep forgetting to bring it home; tomorrow will be the day!) French project? Check. Chapter notes for "A Walk to Remember"? Almost check. I'm half way through, and I started yesterday. You could say I'm a decent student, right? Well, honestly, I have no ambition, no WILL to do this. I just breezed through it and got it over with, so I could get on the computer. I can't sit still, and I can't concentrate, until I check my messages on the Bones forum. I think I have a problem. Only then, can I get any work done.

I just hope no essays or papers are going to be assigned any time soon. I really hate those. But I have to get used to 'em, I guess. If I'm going to be attending college, right? I want to go, and get it over with so bad. I wish I had no distractions, no obsessions with TV shows. But I can't stop myself, can't keep myself away. My mind is NEVER 100% on the work I'm doing. My mind will tend to stray away...and I have to put in an EFFORT to even concentrate. It's pathetic, and I don't know how I've stooped this low.

Ugh, it's almost time for me to seriously go to sleep. Good night.

Gavin Newsom, Bones, and Stewie!

This blog is going to be pretty multi-faceted, as I'm going to touch on a lot of subjects. (Mainly two.)

I found this video a couple of days ago. I actually like what this particular politician (Mayor of San Francisco, Gavin Newsom) has to say, and I would say, I have to agree. I'm not going to say a lot about it, because you're going to have to watch it. I guess he's a good politician than, because I'm agreeing with him, and I don't even live in his state.

Leave comments!

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The following is me ranting about stuff you probably don't care about. If you don't want to waste about 2 minutes of your life, you can stop reading now.

Fox Broadcasting has jipped 10 million viewers, yet again. After diligent promotions and advertising of 11 CONSECUTIVE episodes, with no interruptions, Fox has preempted Bones one week due to President Obama's press conference. Now, I don't blame the POTUS in any way. This is Fox's doing. they've shifted American Idol (a mindless reality show), into Bones' slot for next week. I wouldn't be so mad if this were the first, or even the second time. We've only had about 5 episodes over the course of 3 months. We're supposed to have an episode A WEEK. Now, we risk one episode being cut this season, or even worse, a post-poned season finale. I've sent 2 email inquiries to Fox about this; yet, I'm still awaiting a reply.

Bones, what could be one of television's top rated show's, is the underdog. Always the first to get bumped. How do I know it could be on top? People who don't even watch the show know, that Bones has a cult following. And I'm not ashamed to say, I'm a part of it.

There's not much I can do about it. I've sent emails to TV Guide, Matt Roush at TV Guide, Ausiello at EW, Kristen at E!, not to mention tons of various comments to other entertainment sources. Maybe THEY'LL get it across to Fox that enough is enough.

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On another note, did you know Bones is doing a cross over with FAMILY GUY?! A comedy/drama/procedural doing a crossover with a cartoon! I've got to see this. A lot of people are being pessimists about it, saying how it's unrealistic, etc. But it IS realistic. I know of several instances where a person has Vicodin, Morphine, pain killer induced hallucinations! (In this case, it's Booth, the male lead, that's going to be going through a 'health crisis' and hallucinating Stewie.)

Some people are really upset...but others are extremely happy. Like me. :D


Here's the link to the spoiler, not that I expect you to click it. To you, I'm just an obsessive fan: http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/03/exclusive-bones.html#more

Edit: I just read the sides (lines) that Stewie is going to be in; and all I've got to say is this is pure comedic GOLD! Absolute brilliance. You non-Bones fans will definitely wanna check this out. Finale's on May 14th.

Some (not so) Insightful Things

I can officially say I'm a TV junkie. I don't think 'obsessed' describes what this is. More like 'entranced' or 'mesmerized'. It's a shame, really. I'm to the point where I don't even want to go out anymore! Well, that's not all that alarming, on account of that fact that I've never wanted to go out. Would you call me anti-social? I don't think I am. I think I'm just....reserved. I'm not the type of person to approach someone, if you catch my drift. So, if you think I'm sending you flirty eyes, or 'signals', I'm not. I don't do that stuff. Or maybe that's just me working on my cold, mysterious persona. Nowadays, not many things hold my interests. School, the internet, and television. That's basically it. But I guess you could say my interests are broader than they seem. With the internet, I have access to a vast spectrum of endless possibilities and knowledge. Sure beats going to the library. I mean, why should I go out and meet people? Who haven't I met? Even if I were to hypothetically GO to one of these get togethers that seem endless, what are the chances I'll form a lasting relationship, platonic or not? In the words of Debbie Tuggle, slim-to-none. Online, you could say I have an alter ego. I can organize my thoughts before I click 'send', make someone think I have the slightest bit of intellect, and even gain some self-confidence by taking inaccurate IQ tests. (Which I, by the way, scored a 142 on. It's kind of shocking, since I scored 4 out of 15 questions RIGHT. Lol. It was the advanced IQ test on Facebook.) So, yeah, you could say my fantasy life, is much more enjoyable. In the real world, who would find me enticing? I day dream about someday, going to university, getting my Master's (or Doctorate, even), and joining a crime fighting squad. Unrealistic, I know. There's just something about crime that draws me in. I think it' just the way television makes it so...dramatic. Someone who knows an FBI agent told me that their lives aren't even that exciting. It's quite a slap in the face. I don't know how I'd do in the real world. I'm all about procedure, and step-by-step.

It's amazing how off-topic I can get. There really is no point to these blogs, just as you're wasting your time reading them. I know no one can genuinely care. We go about our lives, striving to form lasting relationships, when in all actuality, it's for our own personal benefit. Someone to love, someone to care about, someone to care about you, or someone who will even for a second, stop and lend a helping hand. Is that the meaning of life, what seperates us from the beast? The quest to find a meaningful relationship with someone(s). No, I'm not just talking about your 'soulmate'. I'm talking, friends, family, lovers. Can anyone really, be completely self-less? We form bonds, and tell ourselves, "I'm happy". But are you really? Can any teen or young adult understand what real happiness and fulfillment is? I think not. Anyone who lies to themself to believe it is an idiot. There is no real happiness for someone as young as us. We depend on others, on parents, grandparents, friends. I think that no one can truly be HAPPY until they are self-dependent, self-sufficient, and substantial. We have no real value. We're just pawns in the "bigger plan". Generic clones, if you will. We learn the same things, hear the same things. Sure, we can form our little cliques, and dress and certain way, in a lame attempt to seperate. But, as I see it, the more you try to be different, the more the same you become.

I think the TV hase clouded my thoughts. I'm corrupt. I'm delusional. I'm mad. Or maybe, I'm seeing clearly.

I L♥ve Your Blog!

Marisa (Shadow_Gal)*, has ever so kindly awarded this to me! Thanks! This is like the first time I've won anything....kind of.

Here's what to do if you would like to award someone as well!
1) Put this image on your blog. Your sidebar, under posts, wherever!
2) Make sure you thank the person who awarded you! Put a link to their blog!
3) Nominate other blogs! Your friends, or awesome blogs you read! Write them a comment with the link to your award post, and let them know you nominated them!

My nominees are...
monika-idiosyncrasy (It's a deviantart. :)
Bones Spoiler Blog (Because I'm an obsessive fanatic.)

I have only 2...since those are the only 'blog' type things that I read.

*Note: To my real life friends, this is not the Marisa from school. Just so you know. ;)

Newsweek Article: The Good Book and Gay Marriage

Well, as I was browsing articles for out Current Events Article reviews for World Geography, I came across what I thought was a really interesting article. It's a debate between Bill Wylie-Kellerman (who is pro-gay marriage), a United Methodist serving as pastor at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Detroit and his opponent, Dr. Barrett Duke, vice president for public policy and research at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, an agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. Duke argues the bible clearly states homosexuality is an abomination.

Andddd, since I'm a on a roll, I'll post the link. It was published back in December by Newsweek, and it was well worth my time. The article is 8 pages long, so if you're not that into reading....
I don't expect you all to read the entire thing. But just read the first 3, maybe 4 pages. You'll get the jist of it.

Here is the link:
http://www.newsweek.com/id/175223

I commend both men for having beliefs that they hold strong, too.

And at least we know they aren't all loonies like that Shirley Phelps gal, who is an advocate for Westboro Baptist Church and godhatesfags.com. I'm pretty sure their whole conjugation is out of whack. Here's a video promoted by them, just for your trouble.



Those people make me sick. They put man-kind to shame. Don't get me wrong. I know not every Christian is like this. But I'm not just talking about Christians. I'm talking about people in general. But when you discriminate, and show hate or disgust towards a group of people who has done you know harm, this is what you look like. No matter how nice you are in front of people or when you talk to them.
And that Asian man? He almost makes me ashamed of being Asian. Of being even in the same ethnicity. Just almost.

What if God Disappeared?

Just for shits and giggles, here is a condensed version of Edward Current's, "What If God Disappeared" video.

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Many people don't believe in God. But, imagine for a moment what would happen if God just suddenly disappeared.

What if we woke up one morning, and God had decided to make himself vanish from sight?

What kind of world would that be like?

I know one thing, we Christians would be the first to know, because we can sense God's presence within us.

If God disappeared, we would instantly feel a huge void in our hearts.

We would be empty, and hopeless, and desperate inside.
Like Atheists feel, today.


If God disappeared, missionaries in Africa and New Orleans would have no reason to help out victims of Malaria, AIDS, and Hurricane Katrina. (None of which, God has anything to do with.)

Spreading gospel to the sick and poor would be pointless! Particularly if the missionaries couldn't benefit in the afterlife for having done so.


If God disappeared, there would be no reason to pray.


Success and failure in life would depend only on hard work and luck, rather than God's bestowing his grace upon us. Or choosing not to, for some mysterious reason.


Missing children might or might not be returned home safely, whether we pray for them or not.



And Thanksgiving would just be another dinner, although there wouldn't be any food, with no God there to provide it.


If God disappeared, natural disasters when begin to strike at random. They'd pay no regard to the religious beliefs of people whose lives they destroy.

Imagine, earthquakes and tsunamis, striking without mercy OR warning.


What a cruel and horrible world THAT would be.

If God disappeared, the simple pleasures in life would be meaningless.


A baby's laugh, rather than bring joy to God's beautiful creations, would become a mere sound, emitted by something that will probably want food soon.


If God disappeared, society would break down immediately. Since out legal system is based on the Christian values of the Bible, as stated in the Constitution, all laws would instantly vanish from the books.



I know I'd lose all sense of right and wrong. I'd likely go on a blood thirsty rampage of killing and cannibalism. Because the fear of disobeying God is presently the only thing preventing me from doing that.

Actually, if God disappeared, we would all suffocate to death, as each breath we draw is a divine gift from our Lord.


In fact, everything that is good from breathing to a child's laugh, to the God fearing morals that prevent us from lustfully devouring each others bloodied corpses, would be gone, if God, disappeared.

Don't let God disappear. Give to your local megachurch today.

For further inquiry, just read the comments! It's really interesting to hear people's thoughts, especially to me. So go ahead, speak your mind. But please respect everyone's beliefs....or at least, don't go too far. This is only discussion, not ethnic slurs.

The Commandments

Monika and I have compiled a list of commandments.
They're not just ANY commandments. They are THE commandments. :D
Credits to whoever came up with it. CD is me. MT is Monika. Ya dig?

"Sent down by Buddha, administered to his loyal disciples, Monika and Christina." LOL.

Commandment I: [MT]
Thou shalt not say "I love you.", unless YOU REALLY FRICKIN' LOVE THEM.

Commandment II: [MT]
Thou shalt not stuff your propaganda up people's arses, unless they consent to it.

Commandment III: [CD]
Thou shalt not be a hypocrite. Meaning, don't act like a goody two shoes, and preach to others, when you're really not.

Commandment IV: [MT]
Thou shalt not beat people down just because they aren't getting knocked up like you are.

Commandment V: [CD]
Thou shalt not deny anyone their human rights, even if it's an inconvenience to you.

Commandment VI: [CD]
Thou shalt not be racist, especially towards Asians. But don't be racist period.

Commandment VII: [Thou Shalt Always Kill by Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip]
Thou shalt not worship pop idols.

Commandment VIII: [MT]
Thou shalt not disregard other persons' problems because they are not your own or because they are inconvenient to you.

Commandment IX: [CD]
Thou shalt not get fucked up on the weekend, and brag about how wasted you got at school, because you look like a blithering idiot.

Commandment X: [CD & MT]
Thou shalt not conform to the masses. Or break from the masses just to be different. Even if you like Britney Spears.

Commandment XI: [Thou Shalt Always Kill by Dan le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip]
Thou shalt not stop liking a band just because they've become popular, you shitty little prick.

Commandment XII: [CD]
Thou shalt not call someone fat, ugly, or gay, just because you think it's funny. It's not.

Commandment XIII: [MT]
Thou shalt not assume every skinny person is happy with their body or is anorexic.

Commandment XIV: [CD]
Thou shalt not assume all Asians eat dog. Bitch.

Commandment XV: [MT]
Thou shalt use archetypes.

Commandment XVI: [CD]
Thou shalt use nerd lingo and incorporate school lessons into everyday conversation in an attempt to sound cooler.

Commandment XVII: [MT]
Thou shalt say "thou".

That's all for now. Maybe updated soon.

Relapse

My whole body hurts right now. I'm sore, and every touch sends shivers down my spine. My eyes BURN when I close them. My throat is probably infected AGAIN and my joints feel like those of an 85 year old woman. I'm hoping it's not a relapse of the throat and sinus infection I had last week. I'm taking my medicine against, because I still had some pills left. Hope it goes away soon. TAKS is on Tuesday. UGH.

Yesterday was a blast; went to the Northpark Mall with Monika. Although, on the ride back, we sang along to random songs in the backseat of my mom's truck. Then my throat started hurting. When I got home, I tried to go to sleep and my throat was KILLING me. Woke up, and it still didn't get better. I went to the mall in Longview and got a hair cut. The whole time, I was miserable because I hurt so bad. I want to cry, close my eyes, and go to sleep at the same time.

Maybe tomorrow will be better.