I'd visit...
~1773-1800 - American Colonies/US I'm enough of a history geek that I'd want to visit a war. That's right. I think it'd be fascinating to see where today's history textbooks got it wrong - I for one have issues with Paul Revere's ride. It feels too much like an American legend than revolutionary history. That, and I need to research.
~1600 - London, England Not for the plague, you silly persons. Shakespeare's Hamlet should have opened around then, and I'd like to see how it was done with the Bard's own input. He was my first Shakespearean love, and I have a feeling Burbage did him justice. Dare I say, maybe more so than Kenneth Branagh...?
~1971 - backlot of 20th Century Fox Just because MASH (the movie) was filming there, and I'd love to ruin shots by cracking up off-screen.
~1969 - my hometown I, like most people I would assume, wonder what my parents were like when they were my age. While at this point, I'd be three or four years older than my mom, I wouldn't care, it's close enough. This way I get to see all the idiots she hung out with too (sorry dudes).
~1998 - Leavesden Studios/English countryside Yeah, that's right, I'm travelling back to when I was eight years old. Just to see how *cough*badly*cough* well a fanfic of mine would work out, and to get more technical information on the world I'm writing in. Sleepy Hollow was being filmed around this time, and it's in Tim Burton's world I'm writing, not Washington Irving's. I'm sure that would have been just as fun, but since I'm more familiar with Burton's, I'll go with that.
When would you go?
2.9.08
Fuck Anthropology, I Need to Blog
The reading can wait, says I.
Just as an FYI to you non-existent readers, I'm going to try to update this once or twice a week. I can't promise, because quite frankly, I don't think my life is that interesting to people outside of who's mentioned here, and I wouldn't like to bore you at all, so...yeah. Wish me luck, yo.
I've noticed lately that when I sit down to write - not journal, but write stories and imaginary people's life events - the thoughts don't go where intended. I started to write prose-in-poem-form with the working title of "Champagne and Chardonnay" but it ended up somewhere I find stupid and nonsensical. It just...kinda...goes. Same with Gaby. She's not going where I thought she was, nor is Cat and nor is Bryen (either of them). Not just does the actual plot change, but the style does too. Suffice to say, I don't get it.
As for life, I had a spectacular weekend. Went South for the holiday, because my chunk of a second cousin was baptised Sunday. Also meant I got to see family I've not seen in a good four years. Well, "family" - my cousin's in-laws. I was introduced to the world of cornhole, and as a n00b with beginner's luck, my mother and I pwned my godfather/cousin and aunt, because we are just that amazing. Ish. Apparently I wasn't used to using my muscles in that manner, because my back and shoulder are still pretty stiff. That aside, the weekend was well-spent and those are the best weekends.
That was almost deep.
I recently got into a JPop group, Sukima Switch (スキマスイッチ), introduced to my Japanese class by our new sensei. (On an unrelated note, I've decided that that position is our version of the DADA post.) I'm not usually one for pop, but I love the melodies and instrumentation. I have no idea what the words say, because I've had little to no luck finding the lyrics in translation. Bleah. I'm willing to bet I'll love the lyrics as well. Should you find them, let me know, eh?
And last but not least, I'm going to list five random facts that reveal little to nothing about me.
~I'm addicted to iced tea.
~I picked a sucky schedule this semester.
~I can't decide if I prefer Firefox or Internet Explorer.
~I wear a lot of mismatched jewellry.
~I can't think of a fifth thing.
Just as an FYI to you non-existent readers, I'm going to try to update this once or twice a week. I can't promise, because quite frankly, I don't think my life is that interesting to people outside of who's mentioned here, and I wouldn't like to bore you at all, so...yeah. Wish me luck, yo.
I've noticed lately that when I sit down to write - not journal, but write stories and imaginary people's life events - the thoughts don't go where intended. I started to write prose-in-poem-form with the working title of "Champagne and Chardonnay" but it ended up somewhere I find stupid and nonsensical. It just...kinda...goes. Same with Gaby. She's not going where I thought she was, nor is Cat and nor is Bryen (either of them). Not just does the actual plot change, but the style does too. Suffice to say, I don't get it.
As for life, I had a spectacular weekend. Went South for the holiday, because my chunk of a second cousin was baptised Sunday. Also meant I got to see family I've not seen in a good four years. Well, "family" - my cousin's in-laws. I was introduced to the world of cornhole, and as a n00b with beginner's luck, my mother and I pwned my godfather/cousin and aunt, because we are just that amazing. Ish. Apparently I wasn't used to using my muscles in that manner, because my back and shoulder are still pretty stiff. That aside, the weekend was well-spent and those are the best weekends.
That was almost deep.
I recently got into a JPop group, Sukima Switch (スキマスイッチ), introduced to my Japanese class by our new sensei. (On an unrelated note, I've decided that that position is our version of the DADA post.) I'm not usually one for pop, but I love the melodies and instrumentation. I have no idea what the words say, because I've had little to no luck finding the lyrics in translation. Bleah. I'm willing to bet I'll love the lyrics as well. Should you find them, let me know, eh?
And last but not least, I'm going to list five random facts that reveal little to nothing about me.
~I'm addicted to iced tea.
~I picked a sucky schedule this semester.
~I can't decide if I prefer Firefox or Internet Explorer.
~I wear a lot of mismatched jewellry.
~I can't think of a fifth thing.
28.8.08
One More Day, woot woot.
Randomness about the local changes...
~I changed the colour again because the blue just wasn't doing it for me, y'know? So I changed it to this. Then I realised I needed a title...
~"Champagne and Chardonnay" is something I said at Kroger a while ago, as I passed various wines, and both Mom and I were like, Whoa, that could be cool. So I wrote it down and kept it in mind. So I wanted some sweet subtitle to go...
~...and I looked in various My Chemical Romance songs to find a good one-liner. And I found "We hold in our hearts the sword and the faith." I liked it. So up it went.
I think that covers it...Yeah. I think I feel a blog entry proper coming on, when it becomes more developed it'll appear here. In the meantime,
~I changed the colour again because the blue just wasn't doing it for me, y'know? So I changed it to this. Then I realised I needed a title...
~"Champagne and Chardonnay" is something I said at Kroger a while ago, as I passed various wines, and both Mom and I were like, Whoa, that could be cool. So I wrote it down and kept it in mind. So I wanted some sweet subtitle to go...
~...and I looked in various My Chemical Romance songs to find a good one-liner. And I found "We hold in our hearts the sword and the faith." I liked it. So up it went.
I think that covers it...Yeah. I think I feel a blog entry proper coming on, when it becomes more developed it'll appear here. In the meantime,
For us, and for our tragedy,
Here stooping to your clemency,
We beg your hearing patiently.
I love random references.
Here stooping to your clemency,
We beg your hearing patiently.
I love random references.
22.8.08
21.8.08
My mind is aglow with whirling, transient nodes of thought careening through a cosmic vapor of invention
Is it possible to be too cautious? If a person is afraid to let another person know of their feelings because of all the possible ramifications - a changed perception of the person, loss of friendship with the person, whatever - might they never find love? They can't take that first step, which is probably the most critical.
I'm not sure what else I have to say about this; it just hit me that I should send it out into the void, so I did. It might get updated from time to time...who am I kidding?
PS I wish I could take credit for the title, but alas, I am not that clever. It's a quote from the movie "Blazing Saddles," and if you've not seen it, you've barely begun to live.
I'm not sure what else I have to say about this; it just hit me that I should send it out into the void, so I did. It might get updated from time to time...who am I kidding?
PS I wish I could take credit for the title, but alas, I am not that clever. It's a quote from the movie "Blazing Saddles," and if you've not seen it, you've barely begun to live.
14.8.08
Few Quick Things
Sorry about the vehemence in the last post. That was more me ranting about my inadequate ability to find desirable guys. I do like the guy as a friend though, even though he does piss me off rather a lot. Um...yeah. Sorry 'bout that.
Also, I believe it's time to mess with the layout. I regret to inform you that this may mean a change in title. *shockawe* Yeah. That means I have to actually attempt to be clever. Good luck me.
Oh - those of you in the know (and those I may not have told, 'cause I can't remember who I told) about recent familial developments, I have more to tell you. Just so you're aware.
I reckon that's it...*skips off to redo the layout*
~~~Hey Look Here! Post-layout change Update!
I've decided this piece of insanity should still be called £7 even with the new heading. Just because I like the ring of it. So there.
That is all.
...for now...muwahahahaHaHaHaHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
...I don't understand it either.
Also, I believe it's time to mess with the layout. I regret to inform you that this may mean a change in title. *shockawe* Yeah. That means I have to actually attempt to be clever. Good luck me.
Oh - those of you in the know (and those I may not have told, 'cause I can't remember who I told) about recent familial developments, I have more to tell you. Just so you're aware.
I reckon that's it...*skips off to redo the layout*
~~~Hey Look Here! Post-layout change Update!
I've decided this piece of insanity should still be called £7 even with the new heading. Just because I like the ring of it. So there.
That is all.
...for now...muwahahahaHaHaHaHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
...I don't understand it either.
6.8.08
How the hell - pan left
Recently, I've come to wonder how I ever liked you, dude. I mean, yeah, I had a reason to when I met you. But lately...ever since a couple years ago. Someone decided to freak me out and come at me with a rock. Yeah. You did. It went downhill from there. Now you're ditching for someone else. What's wrong with me? I like better people than you - I'll persue them now, fuck you very much. Not that they'll take me, I certainly wouldn't. But at least they won't try to stone me.
Asshole.
Asshole.
5.8.08
Reasons Remuck Hearts MySpace
IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?
So, here's how it works:
1.Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2.Put it on shuffle
3.Press play
4.For every question, type the song that's playing
5.When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool... and a lot of the songs fit with the setting
Opening Credits:
"Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time" - Paul McCartney
Waking Up:
"I've Just Seen a Face" - Jim Sturgess, Across the Universe
First Day At School:
"I Have Confidence" - Julie Andrews, The Sound of Music
Falling In Love:
"Be My Escape" - Relient K
Fight Song:
"Sharp's Curse" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Breaking Up:
"St Jimmy" - Green Day
Prom:
"La Vie Boheme" - Ensemble, RENT
Life:
"Bremen March" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Mental Breakdown:
"House of the Rising Sun" - Muse (cover of the Animals)
Driving:
"Waking Up with Wolves" - The Black Maria
Flashback:
"Swingin' Uptown" - Jimmie Lunceford and his Orchestra
Getting back together:
"Pirate's Fortress" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Wedding
Shop" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Birth of Child:
"Out Tonight" - Rosario Dawson, RENT
Final Battle:
"Scared" - Three Days Grace
Death Scene:
"Death Comes Ripping" - The Misfits
Funeral Song:
"Sing for Absolution" - Muse
End Credits:
"Take the 'A'-Train" - Duke Ellington and his Orchestra
So, here's how it works:
1.Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2.Put it on shuffle
3.Press play
4.For every question, type the song that's playing
5.When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool... and a lot of the songs fit with the setting
Opening Credits:
"Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time" - Paul McCartney
Waking Up:
"I've Just Seen a Face" - Jim Sturgess, Across the Universe
First Day At School:
"I Have Confidence" - Julie Andrews, The Sound of Music
Falling In Love:
"Be My Escape" - Relient K
Fight Song:
"Sharp's Curse" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Breaking Up:
"St Jimmy" - Green Day
Prom:
"La Vie Boheme" - Ensemble, RENT
Life:
"Bremen March" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Mental Breakdown:
"House of the Rising Sun" - Muse (cover of the Animals)
Driving:
"Waking Up with Wolves" - The Black Maria
Flashback:
"Swingin' Uptown" - Jimmie Lunceford and his Orchestra
Getting back together:
"Pirate's Fortress" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Wedding
Shop" - Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Birth of Child:
"Out Tonight" - Rosario Dawson, RENT
Final Battle:
"Scared" - Three Days Grace
Death Scene:
"Death Comes Ripping" - The Misfits
Funeral Song:
"Sing for Absolution" - Muse
End Credits:
"Take the 'A'-Train" - Duke Ellington and his Orchestra
4.8.08
18.7.08
Just What This Blog Needs - More Bloginess!
1. So how did you come up with your blogging name? And/or the name of your blog?
The blogging name says (in what is likely bad Japanese grammar) CoffeeCousin, as a nod to CoffeePastor over on Philosophy over Coffee. The rest of my "About Me" are my various other monikers, depending on the situation (or, in the case of Remuck, bad typing ability). As for the URL for this page (remusrantsandraves), I meant this to be the place where I could complain and not worry about anyone coming across it. But, me being me, I shared the link and then, after my first blog went kaput, this became the main one. The title up there (and subtitle) is a quote from Sweeney Todd, which I used because the background here looks like wallpaper and it seemed appropriate.
2. Are there any code names or secret identities in your blog? Any stories there?
Oh man, this blog's got codenames coming out every orifice. Charlotte, Meddy, l.c.h. and others are all the same person. Masbeth, Arty, Maureen, dead babies and sasparilla, and others are another person. Dave, Cornholio, and "him" are a third person. There are stories behind them, yes, but too long for a meme.
3. What are some blog titles that you just love? For their cleverness, drama, or sheer, crazy fun?
Letters from Kamp Krusty, simply because of the Kamp Krusty reference.
4. What three blogs are you devoted to?
Letters from Kamp Krusty, The Secret Confessions of Lady Charlotte Hargreaves and Philosophy over Coffee. Yup.
5. Who introduced you to the world of blogging and why?
No one actually said, "OMG blog!!1!!!!one!!" But I knew of a couple people with blogs, and I liked the idea, so I started one.
Bonus question: Have you ever met any of your blogging friends? Where are some of the places you've met these fun folks?
Not technically a friend, I just lurk on his blog, but Brant would probably be pretty sweet. Everyone else I knew pre-blog, so they don't count. Sorry kids.
The blogging name says (in what is likely bad Japanese grammar) CoffeeCousin, as a nod to CoffeePastor over on Philosophy over Coffee. The rest of my "About Me" are my various other monikers, depending on the situation (or, in the case of Remuck, bad typing ability). As for the URL for this page (remusrantsandraves), I meant this to be the place where I could complain and not worry about anyone coming across it. But, me being me, I shared the link and then, after my first blog went kaput, this became the main one. The title up there (and subtitle) is a quote from Sweeney Todd, which I used because the background here looks like wallpaper and it seemed appropriate.
2. Are there any code names or secret identities in your blog? Any stories there?
Oh man, this blog's got codenames coming out every orifice. Charlotte, Meddy, l.c.h. and others are all the same person. Masbeth, Arty, Maureen, dead babies and sasparilla, and others are another person. Dave, Cornholio, and "him" are a third person. There are stories behind them, yes, but too long for a meme.
3. What are some blog titles that you just love? For their cleverness, drama, or sheer, crazy fun?
Letters from Kamp Krusty, simply because of the Kamp Krusty reference.
4. What three blogs are you devoted to?
Letters from Kamp Krusty, The Secret Confessions of Lady Charlotte Hargreaves and Philosophy over Coffee. Yup.
5. Who introduced you to the world of blogging and why?
No one actually said, "OMG blog!!1!!!!one!!" But I knew of a couple people with blogs, and I liked the idea, so I started one.
Bonus question: Have you ever met any of your blogging friends? Where are some of the places you've met these fun folks?
Not technically a friend, I just lurk on his blog, but Brant would probably be pretty sweet. Everyone else I knew pre-blog, so they don't count. Sorry kids.
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