My Fatal Flaw

Hello anyone reading this! 

I'm going to tell you about a big problem that I have:

PROCRASTINATING

Now, I'm sure I'm not the only person who falls into this really bad habit. In fact, I know other people who will sometimes procrastinate as well. But still, none of them seem to do it as badly as I do. I've always done this, since I was a small child, and it has always stressed me out. The worst thing is, I don't know how to stop doing it or if I need to cut something out of my life because I can never recall if I was doing something else, or if it was chores that got in my way, or if I was doing something that could have waited until I finished whatever I needed to, or if I took too long trying to get it done or what. I only remember that I procrastinated and then I freak out because I waited too long to do whatever it is and have to get it done in a really short time period.

Normal procrastination, I'd say, would be playing around for a little because you're bored or getting a bunch of snacks or maybe completing a task that wasn't a priority simply because you dread the task that is a priority for some reason. I do all of these. But what I also do is wait until the last possible second to start doing it. I hate it when this happens, but I do it all the time. I will prolong simple tasks, like reading a book, because then I'm not doing the dreaded priority task. But this isn't good! I need to be doing the priority tasks first, and yet I can't seem to figure out how!

I've gotten myself into quite a rut of a mindset. I think the key to breaking out of it is just actually applying myself and trying to find joy in the things I do. I've tried doing this on certain days, and it does work, I just forget to keep it up the next day. If anyone else feels similar to me, or did in the past and figured out how to stop being a chronic procrastinator, I would love to hear about it.

Have a lovely day!

-Owl ^OvO^

A Super-Flash Crossover

Tonight we saw the much awaited Supergirl and Flash crossover event, which was awesome. I mean, unbelievably awesome! I was so excited for this, and it did not disappoint. We had a hero team up, we had a villain team up, we saw romantic tension resolved, and had a totally epic cliffhanger. This episode was awesome. 

Warning: Spoilers ahead

Ok, so first off we see Siobhan getting checked out by the DEO for her sonic screech that she released at the end of the last episode. They determine that she is not super human nor alien, and she leaves. On her way out, however, she overhears Livewire (who is being held and questioned at the DEO) declaring her hate for Cat Grant and Supergirl. Cue Siobhan looking thoughtful and devious. Next Siobhan goes to her weird aunt and tells her about the sonic screech thing that happened, and then her aunt tells her that all the women in their family were cursed by a banshee generations ago to be unlikeable and start getting banshee powers when they are wronged by someone. So, Siobhan's powers were activated when Kara ratted her out to Cat. The only way to get rid of her powers is to kill the person who smote her.

Killing Kara is a little harder than she might think, as after she tries to kill her and blasts her out of a window, the Flash conveniently shows up and saves her. Also, Kara probably would've caught herself given a couple more seconds. So Siobhan decides that she needs help. Siobhan releases Livewire, and the two villains make plans for an epic evil team up in order to kill Kara, Cat, and Supergirl. Livewire also gives Siobhan a makeover so she could have a dramatic reveal as The Silver Banshee.

The best part of the episode, hands down, was Barry Allen. I mean, who doesn't love his dorkiness? Kara, in fact, seems to like him quite a bit. I don't blame her, he is an amazing person. James, however, doesn't like their connection quite so much. He seems to be realizing his feelings for her, something that Cat Grant had to point out to Kara, along with some awkward relationship advice on how to get a guy. The advice was to ignore the guy you want and pay attention to someone else, something Kara subconsciously does when Barry shows up. Winn, surprisingly, doesn't seem to mind Barry too much (although he has gained quite a bit of confidence lately) and instead delights in making fun of James' obvious jealousy.

But Barry didn't only bring tension to the Kara/James ship. He also brought several witty one liners that really brought the comedic bar up like ten levels. The lightness that he brings with him makes him shine on whatever show he crosses over to, he's just a likeable character. He may not have been the star or savior of the episode, but he definitely helped expand the current Supergirl universe. It was a bit annoying to have to hear the whole multiple worlds and how they can connect explanation again after hearing it like 500 times at the beginning of the Flash season 2, but I guess not everyone watching Supergirl knows what's been happening over on the CW.

Although, I do wonder what Barry was doing exactly. He seemed to have the tachyon machine that Harrison Wells Eobard Thawne used in season one to travel in time. He also seemed to be very surprised when he realized that he was on a different earth, suggesting that he wasn't attempting to jump worlds. Maybe Barry was trying to time travel to a certain point? Did we see a future version of Barry? 

The big fight at the end was pretty epic, to be honest. I really liked how the people of National City decided to stick up for Supergirl. I also cheered for the awesome firefighters who blasted Livewire and Silver Banshee with their firehose. It truly was an epic battle.

I liked the moment when Cat revealed that she knew Barry was the Flash, I mean it is really obvious. It also raises the question of whether Cat knows that Kara is Supergirl? I know they had the episode where Martian Manhunter helped Kara appear to be in two places at once, but really? Cat's not an idiot. I think she knows, and just pretends not to because she feels motherly or something towards Kara.

Back to the Kara/James stuff briefly, that kiss man! I mean, I don't exactly ship them, only because I don't think they really fit together romantically, but I was still really happy for both of them. If they do get together, I think they'll break up fairly quickly, but it could be that they stay together happily. It was pretty sad when James just forgot what had happened as soon as they pulled apart.

Speaking about that, I looked up the Myriad that the Kryptonians activated, and turns out she's a mind controlling super hero, so they might have another alien lady helping them, or it may simply be a play on the mind control concept. Either way, I don't have anymore clues on that, so we'll have to wait for next Monday's episode.

One last thing: I have a theory that Winn will die at the end of the season, because it fits the pattern that Greg Berlanti has set in place in both the Flash and Arrow. The person on the wrong side of the love triangle (Tommy on Arrow and Eddie on the Flash) is killed trying to save the person they love, and it's really heartbreaking. This episode led me to believe that Siobhan will be the one to kill him, but that could be wrong.

Alright, I'll post again by the end of the week. I also should say that I don't own Supergirl, The Flash, or anything related to them.

-Owl ^OvO^

The Flash: Or, What is Going on?

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So I'm sure you've heard of a show called The Flash. It's getting pretty popular, and for good reason. The plot and characters are well written and developed, and the audience never knows what to expect. However, we can guess. Even though the show has developed its own canon, it borrows heavily from its comic book origins. So with a little research you can try to guess what will happen in the show. (So far I've almost always been wrong.)

WARNING: This post contains some spoilers, read at your own risk

This past Tuesday evening season two episode 16 of The Flash aired after a gruesomely long four week hiatus. Several things happened in the episode that may give us clues into what might happen at the end of the season.

Firstly, Cisco vibes Zoom and Team Flash learns that underneath that creepy scarecrow mask is Jay - or at least someone with his face. Now the reason I say it like that is because I'm not sure that the Jay Garrick they got to know or the Jay Garrick under Zoom's mask are the real Jay Garrick. Unless they are. Or maybe they both are? Ugh, comic book storylines and their complicated explanations.

Now I have several different theories as to what is really going on with the whole 'Jay is Zoom' thing, so be prepared for what could possibly be spoilers. My first theory regarding Zoom is that the Jay Garrick we saw wearing Zoom's mask is the Jay Garrick from Earth 1, introduced to us as Hunter Zolomon. This is backed up by the fact that Zoom in the comics was actually Hunter Zolomon. If this is true, then I think that the Jay who went to Earth 1 and befriended everyone there was who he said he was, Earth 2 Jay who had his speed stolen and was ill on account of speed drugs - OR - the Jay who claimed to be from Earth 2 and befriended everyone was actually a shapeshifter working for Zoom (Hunter Zolomon) and this would explain why when he (or she?) took the Velocity 9 he didn't really seem to know what he was doing and why his DNA was doing weird stuff, because shapeshifters probably would have weird DNA. The shapeshifter theory also explains why Jay lingered near the breach after they got back, maybe waiting for Zoom to pick him back up.

Also, I suppose Hunter Zolomon might not be connected at all and the Jay we saw is the only one there is. I mean, back in season one Harrison Wells Eobard Thawne was able to create an image of there being two of him in one place, why can't Zoom do the same? Or maybe, it is the same Earth 2 Jay, but Zoom is a future version of him? But if that were the case, then Zoom probably wouldn't have killed his past self - unless he didn't actually kill him.

Secondly, I think we may have a clue into why Zoom needs to keep stealing speed. Trajectory (Caitlyn's crazy scientist friend) got majorly addicted to Velocity 9. When she ran, she began to have blue lightening. Who do we know that has blue lightening when he runs? Zoom. Who do we know that used Velocity 9 and other versions of the speed-steroid in the past? Jay Garrick. Whose face is under Zoom's mask? Jay Garrick. What if the reason Zoom keeps stealing speed isn't greed or just him being a jerk and wanting to control everyone, but because he needs the high? Or, if Jay really was sick like he told Caitlyn, then Zoom needs the speed so he doesn't die? Maybe, if Zoom slows down like Trajectory did, he'll burn up and die in the same way she did? I mean, have we ever seen Zoom stand completely still for very long? Trajectory slowed down for quite a while when Barry was talking to her...maybe that's the key. Zoom is never still or slow for very long, he always moves. Maybe he has to keep moving in order to keep the cellular degeneration that Velocity 9 causes from catching up to him, like a shark has to keep swimming forward.

Thirdly, I want to talk about the guy with the iron mask that Zoom had imprisoned. I know he wasn't really in the show this past episode, but I think his identity will be vital to the show. 

One theory about his identity is that he is actually Eddie Thawne, because maybe at the end of season one when Eddie's body was sucked into the breach he landed on Earth 2 and was healed and then captured by Zoom because he had information about the Flash. This is backed up by the guy's eye color, which I swear I saw was blue in a close up of his face mask. 

However, Jay Garrick also has blue eyes. So if my shapeshifter theory (which is my favorite one) is correct, then maybe Hunter Zolomon went to Earth 1, took Jay's speed, imprisoned him, and placed a shapeshifter in the Flash's inner circle to give him information. But then, why would Zoom keep Jay alive? Maybe it's because Zoom is a future version of Jay like I mentioned above? Or what if the guy in the iron mask is Henry Allen? I don't know how that one would work, but it sure would be a plot twister!

A few notes before I end this really long post, I looked up Jesse Wells because I was interested in her backstory and found out that she is based on comic book character Jesse Quick - who is also a speedster and has connections to Wally West.

Just one final thing, I don't own the Flash or write the plot, so everything in this post is pure speculation. If you have anything to add, please comment about it! I would love to know any other theories on Zoom and the direction of the plot. I will be posting again tonight or in the next few days about the Flash and Supergirl crossover event tonight! I am so excited about it!

-Owl ^OvO^

I Save Trees with My Jedi Training

Ok, so where I live we've just gotten a ton of snow overnight. Yesterday and the day before were warm and sunny, but when I woke up this morning I was greeted by this:

That's right, a trillion pounds of snow. Yay! Not. I mean, I enjoy the coziness of being snowed in and enjoying a quiet, lazy day as much as the next person, but I was getting used to the sunshine! I like running around outside without having to wear fake blubber so my face won't freeze! In short, I kind of hate snow. It's nice at Christmas and New Years and all, but any other time I would much rather have summer weather. It's so much better! Who wants to be wet, cold, and miserable when you can be warm, dry, and happy? 

Anyways, even with my hatred of snow, I found a way to enjoy myself today. Now, if you look at these next several photos you'll see that all the trees' branches were weighed down with tons of snow. 

Now, If all this snow had stayed on the branches then a lot of the branches would've broken under the weight because the trees were caught unprepared by all this snow. So my father and I took to the yard to save the poor plants with our Jedi training.

That's right. The snow never even saw me coming. I totally didn't make any sound effects. Those play when you press the button to light up the saber. (Side note, I didn't consider the fact that snow is wet, and now the inside of my lightsaber is wet because I'm an idiot.) Also, I don't think any branches broke!

I guess my conclusion here is that snow is annoying, lightsabers are awesome, and tree branches are weak. Draw what you will from that. I'm going to go dry out my lightsaber. 

-Owl ^OvO^ 

Hello World!

Hello World!

My name is OwlMechanics.
I will be regularly updating this blog with posts on various subjects, such as my life and what I'm interested in. I hope that those who find my blog will be able to relate to my stories and laugh with me. I think that even people who aren't very much like me should have some things in common, just due to the fact that humans are more or less the same.

Now, time for a confession. I've started this blog for a school project, and likely wouldn't have joined the internet if not for that assignment. But I'm glad I have to do this, because now I can share my weird stories on the internet. I'll probably end up having several mini-series of topics that I alternately post about.

Anyways, I've finally managed to get my act together and write my first blog post. I think this is cause for celebration. \_(OuO)_/  

-Owl ^OvO^