I've just found a bunch of random things that have brought a smile to my face and I wish to share them with you. There's nothing really specific and no set theme. Just something to enjoy on this chilly Saturday -
1. "What About Everything?" by Carbon Leaf
The first video I found with this song was actually one by Babelcolour and was posted by Traveling the Vortex. But I discovered that BC was inspired by the one above, which was done a few years back, and it is no less impressive. And the song itself is quite inspiring - I got 10,000 (or so) words written on my NaNoWriMo yesterday just from listening to it over and over again. I believe I have a new theme song for myself and a new favorite group.
2. Pandora Radio
I've since quit listening to the regular radio for music because (A) They never seem to be playing songs I like and (B) They always go right to some idiotic commercial just as I'm tuning in. And I can't stand commercials anymore (I am becoming my dad in this regard). However, I keep missing out of fantastic new music (like Adele) because I just listen to what I have on my iPod. For whatever reason, I'd never used Pandora before last night (even though everyone's grandmother's canary has), so I decided to give it a shot and it was brilliant (well, so far).
3. "Help Me, Doctor! You're My Only Hope!"
Untitled by ~nrrrdy on deviantART
Okay, so I unofficially gave it that title (it was one that was suggested on the Doctor Who LJ forum), but that it really funny. I really can't say anything more than that.
4. My Niece Doing Something Amazing
Yeah, yeah, I know what you're all saying - everything these things do at four months is amazing to their relatives. But guys, Jay-Boo is reading! (Well, really, just looking at the pictures. Or deciding which page to drool on next). You all can be as skeptical as you want, but this is my niece and I am a librarian and I couldn't be prouder of the kid (and her parents). And this is my new cell phone wallpaper.
5. I Hit 20K In NaNoWriMo!
I meant to mention this earlier, but I'm taking on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short) in which I'm writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, starting with November 1 and (hopefully) finishing on or before November 30. I was on a pretty good track until I had a couple of days where I worked eight hour shifts and I didn't get anything written. And if you don't write at least 1,667 words a day (on average), you get behind. Well, yesterday I had the day off because of the holiday and I sat down and wrote my little fingers off. I found a really good plot thread to go along with and I made it past the 20,000 word mark! I was quite pleased with myself over that one.
Happy Saturday, y'all!
1. "What About Everything?" by Carbon Leaf
The first video I found with this song was actually one by Babelcolour and was posted by Traveling the Vortex. But I discovered that BC was inspired by the one above, which was done a few years back, and it is no less impressive. And the song itself is quite inspiring - I got 10,000 (or so) words written on my NaNoWriMo yesterday just from listening to it over and over again. I believe I have a new theme song for myself and a new favorite group.
2. Pandora Radio
I've since quit listening to the regular radio for music because (A) They never seem to be playing songs I like and (B) They always go right to some idiotic commercial just as I'm tuning in. And I can't stand commercials anymore (I am becoming my dad in this regard). However, I keep missing out of fantastic new music (like Adele) because I just listen to what I have on my iPod. For whatever reason, I'd never used Pandora before last night (even though everyone's grandmother's canary has), so I decided to give it a shot and it was brilliant (well, so far).
3. "Help Me, Doctor! You're My Only Hope!"
Untitled by ~nrrrdy on deviantART
Okay, so I unofficially gave it that title (it was one that was suggested on the Doctor Who LJ forum), but that it really funny. I really can't say anything more than that.
4. My Niece Doing Something Amazing
Yeah, yeah, I know what you're all saying - everything these things do at four months is amazing to their relatives. But guys, Jay-Boo is reading! (Well, really, just looking at the pictures. Or deciding which page to drool on next). You all can be as skeptical as you want, but this is my niece and I am a librarian and I couldn't be prouder of the kid (and her parents). And this is my new cell phone wallpaper.
5. I Hit 20K In NaNoWriMo!
I meant to mention this earlier, but I'm taking on National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short) in which I'm writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, starting with November 1 and (hopefully) finishing on or before November 30. I was on a pretty good track until I had a couple of days where I worked eight hour shifts and I didn't get anything written. And if you don't write at least 1,667 words a day (on average), you get behind. Well, yesterday I had the day off because of the holiday and I sat down and wrote my little fingers off. I found a really good plot thread to go along with and I made it past the 20,000 word mark! I was quite pleased with myself over that one.
Happy Saturday, y'all!
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