So, remember how I normally make a Flashback vlog at the end of each month, giving you guys a bit of an update on my normal life by answering 13 questions?
Well, I was going to make one of those for these last two months, (I didn’t have the time to make one solely for April, what with moving back home and finals and all) and I even filmed it.
BUT… it was terrible. I’m a bit out of practice in front of the camera, and it shows… really badly. So, I decided to just do a text post, with the same 13 questions. I will say that I don’t have answers to some of the questions. With all that said, let’s begin!
1. What is the stupidest thing I did?
I honestly haven’t done anything too incredibly stupid. I’ve done a few silly-ish things, but not anything really stupid or anything that makes for a good story.
2. What is the most interesting academic thing I learned?
Well, in my last class of Medieval English, I learned about Margery Kemp, whom my teacher discussed by calling her, “The lady who thinks Jesus is sexy.” Yeah… it was an interesting class…
3. What is the most interesting non-academic thing I learned?
Well, in preparation for my trip to Japan, I’ve been learning a lot about the places I’m going to see and how to behave and such. I’m getting very excited for it! 🙂 I hope you guys are excited to see my videos about it.
4. What is my favorite wardrobe item?
Do sweatpants count? These were not good months for me, fashion wise. I’ve been in gym clothes and tee shirts a lot.
5. What have been my favorite beauty products?
Yeah… same story here. I have been really liking my Pearl Mint lip gloss from Bath and Body Works- simple, keeps my lips soft and freshens your breath, too! I’ve been taking it with me everywhere in my purse.
6. What movies and television shows have I watched?
In terms of television shows:
a) How I Met Your Mother- I was not impressed with the season finale. Yes, we finally know who the Mother is, wonderful, fantastic, whatever. We barely see her, and we don’t even know her name. I’m irritated as all hell with the continuation of the Ted-loves-Robin-but-can’t-have-her storyline, which should have died in Season Four, and I’m getting fed up with Ted himself. He began as a likable character, but now he’s just like that one kid who never leaves your hometown, and expects everyone to be exactly the same as when they left high school at your 30-year reunion, because GOD FORBID ANYONE JUST MOVE THE FUCK ON WITH LIFE!
b) I re-watched some older episodes of Bones- I used to absolutely love this show, but then I just kind of… stopped watching. I don’t really know why. But I re-watched a few that were on television, and I still enjoyed them. I don’t know, maybe I’ll catch up on this past season over the summer.
c) I started watching Doctor Who- and it’s grown on me since I wrote a post about it a few days back. It’s not as immediately addictive as Sherlock, but it’s not meant to be, I don’t think. It’s a more fun show- yes, there are some seriously un-fun moments, but there are also a lot of very fun ones. Christopher Eccleston is probably my favorite Doctor– although, I do love David Tennant and Matt Smith– do I have to have a favorite? Okay, maybe it’s like this– Christopher Eccleston would be the one I’d want to meet and go on adventures with and would see as a father-figure of sorts, David Tennant would be the one I’d want become very best friends with, and Matt Smith would be the one I’d want to marry and have many many children with. (Stop crying heresy, David Tennant fangirls.)
In terms of movies:
I finally saw The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. It was pretty good, but not as good as the LOTR trilogy. I did really admire the acting of Martin Freeman, though- it’s so easy to say he’s typecast, but then you spot the differences in his characters and you can really see how talented he is, how he does more than just act out a formula.
7. What has been my junk food craving?
Pop-Tarts. The frosted cherry ones. Oh, so, good. And so so terrible for me.
8. What books have I finished?
I finished a book by Agatha Christie called Crooked House. I can’t say I loved it, but I did like it quite a bit- it had a twist ending and lots of mystery, so no complaints on those things. I’d recommend it, if you like that sort of thing.
9. What video games have I played?
I’ve been playing Tales of the Abyss some more, but not much. Haven’t really had a chance, too. BUT I also played Slender… and I never, ever, ever will again. It was terrifying. (See the post I wrote about it here.)
10. What songs have I been listening to the most?
I listen to classical music when I study, as I was a lot in April and May for finals, and my favorites would be Ronda alla Turca by Mozart, and La Gazza Ladra by Gioachino Rossini. I also downloaded a few songs from the Doctor Who soundtrack, namely “I Am The Doctor” and of course, the theme song. Also, “A Song for Ten” but that one makes me cry.
11. What is something that made me laugh?
If you’re in any way involved in these fandoms (or Tumblr), you understand why the Sherlock fandom is Ed. It’s funny because it’s true. (I don’t know who originally created this picture, but it wasn’t me- if you know, tell me so I can add a citation.)
12. What have I done to make me proud of myself?
I got my very first A in a college class! A solid A, too, not an A-. I was so proud, I was in tears when I first found out.
13. Did I accomplish my Flashback goal from last month, and what is my new goal?
Old goal: Yes, I put out my first countdown. I’m very proud of it! I wish it had some more views (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, hint, hint) but hey, I got it done! 😀 (I’ll put the links to Parts One and Two here.)
New goal: I really want to lose weight over the summer- so yeah, my goal is to keep working out and watching what I eat, and drop a few pounds. I’ve been to the gym a lot, and I’m hoping that all the walking I’ll be doing in Japan will help, too.
Wow… long post! But I promise I’ll be back making videos soon. I’ve got some pretty good ideas and such. 🙂
Love,
The Femme Fatale Farmgirl
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