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! ๐ 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! ๐ (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. ๐
Love,
The Femme Fatale Farmgirl
My New-Found Addiction. Also, Dragons.
Guys. Guys, guys, guys. Guysguysguysguysguys!
A few nights ago, I got an Etsy account.
And I’m starting to suspect that I’m developing a problem.
Why? Well… (1) I already have over thirty pages of favorites, (2) I have taken the Taste Test probably over forty times, (3) I’m on the verge of buying a bunch of stuff that I LOVE but don’t need, and (4) with money I don’t have.
This is not good. Why did shopping have to come to the internet? It makes controlling my compulsive spending so much more difficult. I hate it!
But I love it!
I’m buying my first thing from Etsy as I write this- this ear cuff from a shop called martymagic. And it is oh-so-beautiful. I can not wait until it actually gets here. I am so in love with it already. I thought about waiting until I actually had it in my hand to write about it, but I just couldn’t. I love it so so much.
I love it because of the amazing talent and the amount of time behind it. I love it because I just love the fantastical world, where dragons and elves and magic exist. I love it because of the way it seems to be whispering into your ear- it reminds me of Jiminy Cricket and Pinocchio. Like a really bad-ass conscience. I love it because dragons are an integral part of Chinese mythology (which, if you don’t know, I find a great sense of identity in) and this feels like having my own private guardian to watch over me and keep me safe. I love it because it kind of reminds me of Mushu’s line from Mulan: “I’m travel-sized for your convenience!”
This ear cuff is so me- it’s so perfectly me that I couldn’t even believe I just stumbled into it. I’ve never been one of those people who instantly falls in love with jewelry (although I can’t say the same for clothes.) Maybe it’s a little weird to feel this emotionally attached to an inanimate object that I don’t even have yet, but I can’t help it, and I don’t want to.
Dragons are the strongest creatures in Chinese mythology. Unlike a lot of dragons in European mythology, they aren’t evil or greedy- they are benevolent, revered, even god-like. They symbolize power and strength, and many of them have control over the elements or some aspect of nature. In Chinese, being called a “dragon” is a huge compliment. But most importantly, they are the luckiest creatures on Earth.
I like to think that my finding this piece means something. Yes, it’s superstitious, and no, it probably doesn’t mean anything at all, really. But I want to believe it does. I want to believe that this little dragon is coming into my life for a purpose- to give me good luck. To help me remember my own inner power. To help me find my place in the world. I want to believe that with him comes a good time in my life. I want to believe that this dragon brings with him a fresh start.
But no matter what, I think I’ll name him Felix. Seems like a good name for a dragon.
Love,
The Femme Fatale Farmgirl
P.S. If you have another idea for my dragon’s name, leave it in the comments! Maybe I’ll like it even better than Felix.
By the way… this is not a sponsored or endorsed post. I wrote about this because I wanted to, and I tell you where I bought my ear cuff to give the shop the credit they deserve. The picture in this post is also from the shop- I just used it so you guys could see what it looks like.
Posted by femmefatalefarmgirl on January 27, 2013 in Femme Fatale Fashion
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