Hello to anyone reading this!
I hope you're having a great day. Today I am going to talk about another weird thing that I've done. Before you read this and judge me, I was in a weird mood that day, okay? This is a no judgement zone.
Alright, so I was in the car (passenger seat - I wasn't driving) with my mom (she was driving) one of my siblings, and some of our friends. We were all very excited and rowdy, leading to some odd behavior. I was babbling about something when my brother yells at me from the backseat "Hey! Don't you know that guy?" At which point I turn my head to look at the guy driving next to us with his window rolled down. Now, I didn't actually know the guy, but I decided to see if I could grab his attention.
First, I leaned on the window with my chin on my hand and stared at him, trying to look flirty to see what his reaction would be. Finally, after a minute, he glances up and sees me staring at him. He looked kind of startled, so I waved and grinned at him. He smiled and waved back. We kept doing this every time we passed each other, and when he pulled ahead I could see him looking back in his rear view mirror at our car. So I rolled my window down, stuck my arm out, and waved at him.
Everyone in my car thought the whole exchange was hilarious (because it was), and he seemed to be enjoying himself as well. Unfortunately, he eventually had to turn while we kept going straight. So I turned to him, made the phone sign with my hand, and mouthed "Call me!" He nodded that he would do so, and waved goodbye as he turned. I was a little sad, honestly.
So there's the story of the time I flirted with a stranger who was driving another car. Weird, I know. But I had a great time doing it!
-Owl ^OvO^
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Monday, April 25, 2016
5 Reasons I Love My Little Pony
My Little Pony.
I know what you're thinking. That's a kids' show! or It's for little girls, and no one else should watch it! If this is your opinion then I am here to tell you one thing: you're wrong.
Now before anyone gets mad, no, I'm not saying that everyone has to watch it and enjoy it. I am saying that it is a good show and deserves to at least be given a chance. It is not strictly for little girls or kids anymore, and there are legitimate reasons to enjoy it. In fact, there is a large community of people outside the targeted age range who call themselves 'Bronies' and all genuinely enjoy the show.
Here are 5 reasons (in no particular order) that I personally enjoy the show:
#1: The Plot Line
This show was created by an excellent writer by the name of Lauren Faust. I wouldn't be surprised if you recognize the name, she's worked on a lot of successful cartoons including The Powerpuff Girls. I don't think that the show would be nearly as good if she hadn't started it out strong the way she did. (So thanks, :D)
Equestria is the magical land that the ponies live in. We have Unicorns, Pegasi, Earth Ponies, and a few Alicorn princesses. Alongside all the good citizens of Equestria are a shocking amount of villains. And when I say villains, I mean real, evil, excellent villains. Some of the best villains in fictional universes! These guys cause some real issues for the ponies, who have to use magic and friendship power to defeat them.
But we also have the classic sitcom friendship issues. By sitcom I don't mean it is a sitcom, but that the friendship problems cropping up are similar. And they aren't like the typical little kid show's problems either, you know, "Oh no! There are eight people at the party and only seven cupcakes! That means we have to share!" My Little Pony has problems like, "I need to work and make money to send to the town for the repairs because I lost the competition and didn't get the prize money we were all relying on." It has real problems and real solutions.
#2: Musical Numbers
Everyone loves a good musical, and if they say they don't they're lying. My Little Pony has some of the best songs of any animated kids show ever. If you don't believe me, check it out online or watch an episode. I guarantee that you'll get one stuck in your head, and you won't even care because it'll be such a good song. While there are a few episodes that don't have any songs, there are others that are basically just songs, so that kind of balances it out.
#3: Variety of Characters
A lot of shows try to have a variety of characters that all have different personalities, but mostly fail and end up showing stereotypes of a certain character trait or not developing them enough so that the audience can get a feel for the characters. My Little Pony has six main characters, and they all have a unique personality. Everyone who watches the show can find a certain pony (or ponies) that they relate to more than the others, even if it's not one of the main six.
For instance, I relate to Twilight Sparkle. (Who just so happens to be my personal favorite). We both obsess over our tasks, and enjoy using check lists to organize ourselves. We also like to read more than almost anything else, and like to help others understand things. I do wish that I was more motivated like she is, but we're pretty much the same!
It's good to have all kinds of characters because it shows how you don't have to be the exact same as other people (ponies) in order to be good friends with them!
#4: It Teaches Kids that Everyone is Special in their Own Way
All the ponies have something called a cutie mark. They aren't born with it though, a cutie mark is something that appears on a young pony's flank when he or she figures out what their special talent is. Thus, there is a wide variety of cutie marks. If someone is good at singing, they may have music notes. Or if they're good at building things, they could have a hammer and nails for a cutie mark. It really emphasizes how everyone has a different purpose and talents.
#5: It Deals with Issues like Bullying in a Good Way
Remember how I said that not everypony is born with a cutie mark but gets it at different points in their life? Well, there are three young ponies (Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo) who don't have their cutie marks when everyone else in their school does. Therefore, a character named Diamond Tiara constantly taunts them and calls them 'blank flanks', even driving them to tears on a few occasions. The young ponies have trouble dealing with her at times, and have made a few mistakes by attempting to get revenge, at which point older ponies direct them on the right path.
But in a recent episode, it is revealed that Diamond Tiara - who is rich and acts like nothing ever goes wrong for her - has a difficult family life. The episode revolves around her trying to overcome her parent's mean personalities and develop her own self so that she can make her own decisions. Surprisingly, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are happy to help Diamond Tiara find herself and they even make up and apologize for being rude to each other at times.
There are other issues it addresses as well, and the writers do an excellent job of showing healthy ways of dealing with them, such as keeping a good group of friends around you at all times.
BONUS: Friendship is Magic
The show's full title is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. And there's a reason for that. If you don't have friends (or a friend - number doesn't matter) then you will be lonely. Or if you ignore them, then they can't help you with your problems. True friends will stick with you. True friends won't give up on you even if you give up on yourself. And true friends won't ever let you down. Friendship is Magic.
-Owl ^OvO^
Disclaimer: I don't own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic or anything related to it. I just think it's awesome.
I know what you're thinking. That's a kids' show! or It's for little girls, and no one else should watch it! If this is your opinion then I am here to tell you one thing: you're wrong.
Now before anyone gets mad, no, I'm not saying that everyone has to watch it and enjoy it. I am saying that it is a good show and deserves to at least be given a chance. It is not strictly for little girls or kids anymore, and there are legitimate reasons to enjoy it. In fact, there is a large community of people outside the targeted age range who call themselves 'Bronies' and all genuinely enjoy the show.
Here are 5 reasons (in no particular order) that I personally enjoy the show:
#1: The Plot Line
This show was created by an excellent writer by the name of Lauren Faust. I wouldn't be surprised if you recognize the name, she's worked on a lot of successful cartoons including The Powerpuff Girls. I don't think that the show would be nearly as good if she hadn't started it out strong the way she did. (So thanks, :D)
Equestria is the magical land that the ponies live in. We have Unicorns, Pegasi, Earth Ponies, and a few Alicorn princesses. Alongside all the good citizens of Equestria are a shocking amount of villains. And when I say villains, I mean real, evil, excellent villains. Some of the best villains in fictional universes! These guys cause some real issues for the ponies, who have to use magic and friendship power to defeat them.
But we also have the classic sitcom friendship issues. By sitcom I don't mean it is a sitcom, but that the friendship problems cropping up are similar. And they aren't like the typical little kid show's problems either, you know, "Oh no! There are eight people at the party and only seven cupcakes! That means we have to share!" My Little Pony has problems like, "I need to work and make money to send to the town for the repairs because I lost the competition and didn't get the prize money we were all relying on." It has real problems and real solutions.
#2: Musical Numbers
Everyone loves a good musical, and if they say they don't they're lying. My Little Pony has some of the best songs of any animated kids show ever. If you don't believe me, check it out online or watch an episode. I guarantee that you'll get one stuck in your head, and you won't even care because it'll be such a good song. While there are a few episodes that don't have any songs, there are others that are basically just songs, so that kind of balances it out.
#3: Variety of Characters
A lot of shows try to have a variety of characters that all have different personalities, but mostly fail and end up showing stereotypes of a certain character trait or not developing them enough so that the audience can get a feel for the characters. My Little Pony has six main characters, and they all have a unique personality. Everyone who watches the show can find a certain pony (or ponies) that they relate to more than the others, even if it's not one of the main six.
For instance, I relate to Twilight Sparkle. (Who just so happens to be my personal favorite). We both obsess over our tasks, and enjoy using check lists to organize ourselves. We also like to read more than almost anything else, and like to help others understand things. I do wish that I was more motivated like she is, but we're pretty much the same!
It's good to have all kinds of characters because it shows how you don't have to be the exact same as other people (ponies) in order to be good friends with them!
#4: It Teaches Kids that Everyone is Special in their Own Way
All the ponies have something called a cutie mark. They aren't born with it though, a cutie mark is something that appears on a young pony's flank when he or she figures out what their special talent is. Thus, there is a wide variety of cutie marks. If someone is good at singing, they may have music notes. Or if they're good at building things, they could have a hammer and nails for a cutie mark. It really emphasizes how everyone has a different purpose and talents.
#5: It Deals with Issues like Bullying in a Good Way
Remember how I said that not everypony is born with a cutie mark but gets it at different points in their life? Well, there are three young ponies (Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo) who don't have their cutie marks when everyone else in their school does. Therefore, a character named Diamond Tiara constantly taunts them and calls them 'blank flanks', even driving them to tears on a few occasions. The young ponies have trouble dealing with her at times, and have made a few mistakes by attempting to get revenge, at which point older ponies direct them on the right path.
But in a recent episode, it is revealed that Diamond Tiara - who is rich and acts like nothing ever goes wrong for her - has a difficult family life. The episode revolves around her trying to overcome her parent's mean personalities and develop her own self so that she can make her own decisions. Surprisingly, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo are happy to help Diamond Tiara find herself and they even make up and apologize for being rude to each other at times.
There are other issues it addresses as well, and the writers do an excellent job of showing healthy ways of dealing with them, such as keeping a good group of friends around you at all times.
BONUS: Friendship is Magic
The show's full title is My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. And there's a reason for that. If you don't have friends (or a friend - number doesn't matter) then you will be lonely. Or if you ignore them, then they can't help you with your problems. True friends will stick with you. True friends won't give up on you even if you give up on yourself. And true friends won't ever let you down. Friendship is Magic.
-Owl ^OvO^
Disclaimer: I don't own My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic or anything related to it. I just think it's awesome.
Monday, April 18, 2016
The Weatherman: Part 1
Spencer Newton runs through the news studio, papers flying behind him, trying to reach the green screen for that morning's weather broadcast. He's almost there, when he trips over an unsecured camera wire and drops all his papers.
"No!" he yells, and scrambles to pick up the scattered pages.
"Oh, shoot!" Meredith, one of the camera crew rushes over to help him. "I am so, so, sorry! I thought I had all the wires secure, but I guess I didn't, I mean what if Georgia had tripped over this instead? That would've been bad." She handed him his papers. "Here's your papers, hopefully you read the weather reports right this time!"
He smiled at her. "Thanks, Meredith."
"Oh, hey, did you get Georgia's email? The one about the office party on Friday? I was wondering if you're going to go, because I was thinking about going, but I wasn't sure if I'd know anyone or if you were going to go and if you were, then I might go, but then again I might not..."
"Newton! Davidson!" the harsh voice of Norman Oliver interrupted her mid-sentence. "What are you doing just standing around, huh? Get to work, Davidson! And Newton, get your butt over to the green screen! You better have the right readings this time!"
"Oh, I do sir!" Spencer answered as he scurried to his place before the green screen. "I quadruple-checked these readings last night and this morning for ensured accuracy!"
He thumbed through his papers quickly while the camera crew set up and put his mic on. Setting his coffee on the desk, Spencer straightened his bow-tie - light blue today - and fixed his hair briefly.
Meredith gave him a thumbs up. "And we're on in five, four, three, two..."
Everything paused for Spencer as his eye caught on something across the room. Black heels clicking as long legs moved them across the floor. Loose, blonde curls lay on top of a tight-fitting red dress. Finally he looked at her face, with those two bright blue eyes gleaming in the studio lights. Georgia Baker. The best meteorologist in Channel 14 history, Georgia Baker waved at him as she sashayed across the floor. He grinned and went to wave back at her, but in the process knocked his steaming coffee over, which spilled all over his lap.
"One! We're live!" Meredith finished just as this catastrophe was happening.
The viewers of Channel 14 News were just in time to see nerdy Spencer Newton dump hot coffee all over himself and then look up and have to say the weather without a reaction. Many were amazed that he didn't even tear up, that coffee had looked pretty warm. But they were also surprised that he was reporting. Last time he reported, he'd foretold sunny skies and warm weather, only to be proven wrong by a humongous blizzard hitting the state from out of nowhere.
"And today there'll be mild rainfall in the southeast, with sporadic showers popping up in the rest of the state, along with cloudy skies. This week will be mainly downcast, with a pretty much constant drizzle going on," Spencer confidently relayed the week's weather, ignoring the burning feeling in his legs. What he failed to notice was the looks all his coworkers were uneasily giving each other, and the murmurs that popped up in the station.
He didn't think he could last much longer, when finally Meredith signaled that he had ten more seconds.
"So let's all keep our umbrellas with us this week!" he finished. He smiled until the camera's light flicked off, and then he jumped up and was swarmed by people with towels trying to help him clean up. At last, they finished the job, and he looked up triumphantly, for he was sure to be praised for such a great job despite having spilled coffee on himself. Everyone was staring at him.
Mr. Oliver cleared his throat. "Mr. Newton. I know you said that you checked the readings several times, but did you ever think to, erm, look outside? Because I think that the readings Ms. Baker has just shown me are much more accurate."
"What?" Spencer ran to the window, and was greeted with sunshine and a clear sky. "But, but, when I came to work, there were clouds, and I checked several times, and -"
"And you messed up again," Georgia said. "I don't know how you could have, I mean it was really obvious. Anyone who's actually studied meteorology would've known." She smiled sweetly at him, making his stomach do somersaults.
"I think, Mr. Newton, that maybe you should just stay in the back from now on," Mr. Oliver said.
Spencer stared at the sunshine. He was sure he'd read the reports right. There was no way he could be wrong again! How could this happen? Why was he always wrong? He gathered his things off the desk and dejectedly walked back to his desk, in order to check his readings again. This time, however, they said sunshine! What?
"Newton! Davidson!" the harsh voice of Norman Oliver interrupted her mid-sentence. "What are you doing just standing around, huh? Get to work, Davidson! And Newton, get your butt over to the green screen! You better have the right readings this time!"
"Oh, I do sir!" Spencer answered as he scurried to his place before the green screen. "I quadruple-checked these readings last night and this morning for ensured accuracy!"
He thumbed through his papers quickly while the camera crew set up and put his mic on. Setting his coffee on the desk, Spencer straightened his bow-tie - light blue today - and fixed his hair briefly.
Meredith gave him a thumbs up. "And we're on in five, four, three, two..."
Everything paused for Spencer as his eye caught on something across the room. Black heels clicking as long legs moved them across the floor. Loose, blonde curls lay on top of a tight-fitting red dress. Finally he looked at her face, with those two bright blue eyes gleaming in the studio lights. Georgia Baker. The best meteorologist in Channel 14 history, Georgia Baker waved at him as she sashayed across the floor. He grinned and went to wave back at her, but in the process knocked his steaming coffee over, which spilled all over his lap.
"One! We're live!" Meredith finished just as this catastrophe was happening.
The viewers of Channel 14 News were just in time to see nerdy Spencer Newton dump hot coffee all over himself and then look up and have to say the weather without a reaction. Many were amazed that he didn't even tear up, that coffee had looked pretty warm. But they were also surprised that he was reporting. Last time he reported, he'd foretold sunny skies and warm weather, only to be proven wrong by a humongous blizzard hitting the state from out of nowhere.
"And today there'll be mild rainfall in the southeast, with sporadic showers popping up in the rest of the state, along with cloudy skies. This week will be mainly downcast, with a pretty much constant drizzle going on," Spencer confidently relayed the week's weather, ignoring the burning feeling in his legs. What he failed to notice was the looks all his coworkers were uneasily giving each other, and the murmurs that popped up in the station.
He didn't think he could last much longer, when finally Meredith signaled that he had ten more seconds.
"So let's all keep our umbrellas with us this week!" he finished. He smiled until the camera's light flicked off, and then he jumped up and was swarmed by people with towels trying to help him clean up. At last, they finished the job, and he looked up triumphantly, for he was sure to be praised for such a great job despite having spilled coffee on himself. Everyone was staring at him.
Mr. Oliver cleared his throat. "Mr. Newton. I know you said that you checked the readings several times, but did you ever think to, erm, look outside? Because I think that the readings Ms. Baker has just shown me are much more accurate."
"What?" Spencer ran to the window, and was greeted with sunshine and a clear sky. "But, but, when I came to work, there were clouds, and I checked several times, and -"
"And you messed up again," Georgia said. "I don't know how you could have, I mean it was really obvious. Anyone who's actually studied meteorology would've known." She smiled sweetly at him, making his stomach do somersaults.
"I think, Mr. Newton, that maybe you should just stay in the back from now on," Mr. Oliver said.
Spencer stared at the sunshine. He was sure he'd read the reports right. There was no way he could be wrong again! How could this happen? Why was he always wrong? He gathered his things off the desk and dejectedly walked back to his desk, in order to check his readings again. This time, however, they said sunshine! What?
Superheroes Drink Apple Juice
Hey Everyone!
So, I was watching Young Justice with my siblings today, and we took some lovely pictures:
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| Nightwing enjoys a cracker. |
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| Neutron gets his teeth cleaned |
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| Jay Garrick sips some Apple Juice |
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| Nightwing loves juice boxes |
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| Aww! Nightwing shared a cracker with Robin |
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| Impulse didn't miss out on the apple juice party |
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| Barry Allen is confused because of how tasty this juice is |
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| Mal Duncan has a snack |
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| Iris West-Allen takes a sip of Barry's juice box |
As you can see, we enjoyed ourselves greatly. Also, has anyone else heard the great news that Netflix might make a season 3 for Young Justice? It is a big maybe still, but I think that it will happen considering how popular the show is. If you google Young Justice Season 3, you'll find a lot of people talking about it and how great it would be if it's true. Here's hoping!
-Owl ^OvO^
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Why I Ship Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons - basically the only ship in history that has shipped itself since episode one, came with a name, and causes no ship wars because everyone ships it.
Ok, so maybe there's other ships that follow those guidelines. But none of them are as good as Fitzsimmons. I may be slightly obsessed. If you've ever seen an episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. though, you'll understand.
Here is a list of reasons I ship Fitzsimmons:
Reason #1: Their Backstory
When we are introduced to Fitzsimmons in season 1, they are fighting over something in the science lab, talking over each other and gesticulating wildly. Grant Ward mistakes them for the same person, before they tell him it's Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons, they're not the same person, but they do work together. "He's engineering, I'm biochem." Oh, and did I mention he's Scottish and she's British?
As the season progresses we realize how close they are. And by close, I mean psychically linked. They've been friends for so long that they know each other inside and out, and it's beautiful. We also realize that Fitz is in the friendzone. He is in love with Simmons, but she doesn't know it and honestly hasn't even thought of that possibility in their relationship. She doesn't realize it until they are stuck at the bottom of the ocean faced with the likely possibility of death and he confesses his love for her before they escape, Simmons using the only oxygen mask they have and Fitz nearly dying from lack of oxygen.
Season 2 starts, and Fitz is trying to cope with a damaged brain as the result of his ocean adventure. He seems to be talking to Simmons, and then we realize that she's only in his head. Because the real Simmons left. What? I know. I was mad at her too. But then she comes back, and they start to repair. By the end of the season, they've talked about their feelings and Fitz asks her on a date. OMG! This was seriously the best moment of my life.
Then, after Fitz leaves the room, a giant rock eats her. Seriously. I am not kidding. Like, what?
After an excruciatingly long summer of waiting, we get season 3. We also find out that the rock transported Simmons to an alien planet, and that Fitz has done nothing but search for her the entire time. Finally Simmons comes back! But it's not the happy ending we wanted. Jemma had met another man marooned on the planet with her. Fitz, ever the gentleman, wants to help her bring him back so that she can choose between them. Tensions rise because Jemma wants him to get mad or something because she hasn't had any reaction from him, and they finally kiss. Yay!!! At this point, they are rebuilding their relationship at a slow pace because of all the trauma they've experienced together.
Basically I feel like they've been through so much together in the course of the show (and before the show began) that there's no way they can't end up together.
Reason #2: They're at Their Best when Together
If you watch the show, you'll notice that Fitz can have quite a temper when something goes wrong or he gets irritated. But when Simmons is around, he keeps a cap on it, or she'll give him a look and he'll stop quickly.
Simmons uses Fitz as a sounding board, and he reassures her when she's worried or comforts her when she's upset. She always has someone to talk to because he'll listen.
Reason #3: Their Babies will be Adorable - and Smart
This is obvious if you've seen the show.
Reason #4: They Both Care about Each Other A Lot
Every time that something bad has happened to Simmons, Fitz helps in any way that he can. When she thought that she would die from an alien virus he helped her find a cure and didn't give up. When she was lost on an alien planet, he never stopped searching for her. And Jemma didn't want to take the oxygen because she didn't want him to die. When he was in a coma after they escaped the bottom of the sea she stayed by his side - at least until he woke up.
Reason #5: They're Best Friends
No one knows them better than each other. They're perfect together.
There are countless other reasons to ship them, but these are some of the main ones. If you haven't seen Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., then I encourage you to start watching. If not for the amazing plot line, then for Fitzsimmons.
-Owl ^OvO^
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Little Terrors-I Mean Blessings
I don't know about you, but I live in a pretty big family. I love all my siblings, but sometimes they can be real pains. It's hard to be nice to them sometimes, or connect with them. I don't know why, but everyone has a different idea of what siblings are or how to deal with them. Everyone has a different relationship with them.
I am the oldest sibling in my family. This usually comes with certain personality traits or experiences that only other oldest children can understand. For instance, wanting to be better than your siblings. I don't know where this comes from, but every oldest sibling I've talked to feels the same way: because we're older we should be better. Now, it's definitely not always the case. My siblings are better than me at a lot of things, and I've accepted it. Accepting it does not mean I like it. I prefer to know more stuff, do more stuff, have more stuff, and be better at stuff than they are. This is probably because oldest siblings are more likely to be motivated to do stuff, regardless of how intro- or extroverted they are.
We are also trusted by our parents to be in charge more often, and have a lot of responsibility thrust upon us by our parents and ourselves. Oldest children seem to have more chores than younger ones (usually because they've done them longer or are better at it) and we feel like we have to try to be a perfect role model because we know that our younger siblings look up to us.
Middle children don't have these traits quite so much. I've noticed in middle children (some, not all, because stereotypes don't apply to everyone - obviously) less of a sense of responsibility because they can rely on their older siblings. Middle children also seem to be less driven sometimes, again because their older siblings have been there to fill in the gaps. They also are a bit more carefree then older siblings, which is a good thing.
Youngest kids have always seemed to be the goofy ones to me. I don't know if it's true for every family, but so far I've noticed that the 'baby' of the family will be funnier and more lighthearted than their older siblings.
I'd like to state here that this is just some observations I've made and definitely don't apply to every oldest, middle, or youngest child because everyone is their own individual self. I also don't mean to imply that any of these are better than the others.
All this being said, I think we as siblings should try to understand where the other is coming from in terms of where we're at in the 'pecking order' of siblings. While I may make a certain decision driven by my top of the pecking order place, my brother might want something completely different because he sees it from another perspective. Also, could siblings stop annoying each other? It's a lot to ask, but even though it's funny when you know just what to do to make each other mad it's also hurtful. And funny... ok, annoy your siblings just don't be mean.
-Owl ^OvO^
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Leo Fitz Explains Dimensions (And other stuff happens)
Hey Everyone!
So last night I watched the most recent Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode (3.15) and it was one of the best yet. I'd say that it's in my top 15 favorite episodes, of course I'd have to actually make a list to tell you for sure, but it's definitely one of the best. It's right up there with the one where they find out Ward is Hydra, Simmon's episode on the planet, the last episode of season 2 (boy talk about a cliffhanger), and the episode with Fitz and Coulson escaping the planet.
So last night I watched the most recent Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode (3.15) and it was one of the best yet. I'd say that it's in my top 15 favorite episodes, of course I'd have to actually make a list to tell you for sure, but it's definitely one of the best. It's right up there with the one where they find out Ward is Hydra, Simmon's episode on the planet, the last episode of season 2 (boy talk about a cliffhanger), and the episode with Fitz and Coulson escaping the planet.
Warning: Spoilers beyond this point (don't say I didn't warn you)
In this episode we are introduced to a new Inhuman. His powers are that when someone touches him, both they and he see a vision of the future, specifically the events right before someone's death. Freaky, right? So right in the beginning of the episode, he touches this restaurant owner accidentally and the owner sees his own death, but he also sees Daisy Johnson in the vision and so he starts calling the police and telling them that he has to talk to her. S.H.I.E.L.D. finds out about this, so they go to see the restaurant owner and try and figure out what is going on. When they get there, they witness his death, but he managed to tell them that the homeless guy is the person who gave him the visions. Daisy runs to go get the homeless guy because she realized he was Inhuman, but then Hydra grabs him with a giant claw from their helicopter and flies off. However, Daisy's fingers brush against him and she gets a vision.
She sees several things, including a woman crying, Lincoln with a bloody face, Fitz and Simmons holding hands in what looks like snow, Coulson shooting at her, her fighting with a bunch of guys in a room, and the homeless guy dying. She shares her visions with the rest of the team and tells them that she thinks she can change what she saw.
The team has differing opinions. Fitz does not think that it is possible for her to change what she saw. Simmons seems to kind of agree, but is still open to trying to change what she saw. Lincoln believes that every Inhuman is given powers for a specific reason that will benefit other members of the species in some way, so he thinks that maybe she can change it because he got the powers in order to show others future events and others could change them. Coulson and May both think that the future events Daisy saw can be changed, but that Daisy shouldn't be involved in it because that eliminates the chance of those events happening.
As they're discussing this and most of them think it is possible to do this, you can see Fitz getting very exasperated. Finally he tries to explain to them why it will never work because of the nature of dimensions. He shows them how a second dimensional creature couldn't change a third dimensional event because it is already concrete in the third dimensional world, the same way a third dimensional creature can't change a fourth dimensional event because it's already concrete in the fourth dimensional world. They all blow him off and decide to try and change it anyways.
May and Daisy begin going over the visions, and trying to get May to complete certain actions faster in order to save the homeless guy from dying. She's getting close, but then Andrew comes to the base. He tells them that he's about to change for the last time and won't change back to his human form, so he wanted to tell May goodbye. Coulson then tells May that she isn't allowed to take Daisy's place because she needs to be with Andrew. So Daisy goes anyway.
They embark on their mission and all the things Daisy saw start coming true. The crying woman was actually the homeless man's wife, and she tells them how he left their family because he couldn't hold their infant daughter without her seeing a horrific vision. Then Daisy beats the guys up and Coulson shoots at Daisy, except it was through a mirror, so he actually shot the guy behind the mirror. Lincoln gets beat up too.
Daisy runs off to try and save the guy, and Coulson and Lincoln see Ward on video cameras that they're monitering. Daisy is too late to save the guy, he jumps in front of a bullet to save her life and the rooftop they're on starts to burn. Fitzsimmons holds hands in the street below as ash falls on them from above. Andrew turns one last time after he tells May that he always loved her and would never take back any of the time they spent together.
Think that's the end? Think again. Right before the homeless guy dies, he touches Daisy one more time and she has a vision of someone in space. There's drops of blood floating in the spaceship, a gold cross necklace, and someone's shoulder. We couldn't see the face, but I personally think it's Elena, the Inhuman from Mexico because the cross necklace looks like hers.
Thus ends a particularly grueling episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. I don't know if I'm excited for the finale or not, because they seem to love excruciating cliffhangers. Of course, you really need to watch this episode to get the feel for it, and please do if you haven't already.
Have a great weekend!
-Owl ^OvO^
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
What time is it? Summer Time!
Hello Everyone! I hope you've all had a wonderful day!
It is the beginning of April right now, so everyone has about 6-8 weeks of school left. Yay! But for some reason, even though I know it's not here yet, it feels like it's summer time.
This is really weird because it's actually snowed where I live very recently (which is really annoying as I hate snow) but I'm still getting that summer vibe. I don't know if it's maybe the anticipation? I mean, late spring and all summer are my favorite times, so I'm very excited for the weather to warm up and summer fun to commence. But it's still weird to wake up and just feel like 'Ah, Summer. I love this time of year. So calm and carefree...oh wait. It's April. Ugh.'
I don't know why I'm so antagonistic towards the other seasons either, like as soon as fall hits I immediately miss summer. I think maybe it's because I really like being warm. I don't like being cold at all, and would rather burn to death in a fire pit than freeze to death in Antarctica. Also weird, is a lot of the people I talk to love the winter and snow and fall and Christmas and crunchy leaves that come around the cold times, but I honestly hate all that stuff.
I'm going to stop ranting about my hatred toward the other seasons now and talk about my goals for the summer. (Although, quick side note, I may hate winter, but I don't hate Jack Frost from Rise of the Guardians. He is a gift to mankind.)
First, I kind of need a job. I babysit a lot, so I've made money, but I should probably get something more substantial and also my mom wants me to save money. I just don't know where I want to apply for a job, or what kind of hours I'd want to work.
Second, there are several shows I am anticipating the arrival of on Neflix in June (hopefully) and I want to binge watch them. I don't know if that'll work with a job, but we'll have to see.
Third, I have a reading list that is like, a mile long. There are so many books I want to read this summer. Or reread. Or finish. Or write fanfiction about. I'll probably at least finish rereading the Harry Potter series and the first Percy Jackson book (which is also my favorite book of all time), and maybe the last Hunger Games. I'd also like to finish the Maze Runner series. And the Selection series, and catch up on comic books, and buy some comic books, etc.
Fourth, I am going to a comic con this year, right after a big vacation. I am super excited for the con, but I also don't know if I want to cosplay or not, and if so, what. I could go as Supergirl (I actually dressed up as her yesterday) or maybe like, Jemma Simmons from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. If anyone has any easy cosplay ideas, let me know! Oh, and by the way, Stan Lee will be at the con giving out autographs!!! I can't even begin to describe how excited I am for that.
Fifth, I just want to enjoy summer. It's really a beautiful time of year, and I can't wait to run around and have free time and go swimming and just drink it all in.
Alright, I should wrap this up now. If anyone has any season that they prefer over the others or disagrees or agrees with my feelings about summer, feel free to share!
-Owl ^OvO^
It is the beginning of April right now, so everyone has about 6-8 weeks of school left. Yay! But for some reason, even though I know it's not here yet, it feels like it's summer time.
This is really weird because it's actually snowed where I live very recently (which is really annoying as I hate snow) but I'm still getting that summer vibe. I don't know if it's maybe the anticipation? I mean, late spring and all summer are my favorite times, so I'm very excited for the weather to warm up and summer fun to commence. But it's still weird to wake up and just feel like 'Ah, Summer. I love this time of year. So calm and carefree...oh wait. It's April. Ugh.'
I don't know why I'm so antagonistic towards the other seasons either, like as soon as fall hits I immediately miss summer. I think maybe it's because I really like being warm. I don't like being cold at all, and would rather burn to death in a fire pit than freeze to death in Antarctica. Also weird, is a lot of the people I talk to love the winter and snow and fall and Christmas and crunchy leaves that come around the cold times, but I honestly hate all that stuff.
I'm going to stop ranting about my hatred toward the other seasons now and talk about my goals for the summer. (Although, quick side note, I may hate winter, but I don't hate Jack Frost from Rise of the Guardians. He is a gift to mankind.)
First, I kind of need a job. I babysit a lot, so I've made money, but I should probably get something more substantial and also my mom wants me to save money. I just don't know where I want to apply for a job, or what kind of hours I'd want to work.
Second, there are several shows I am anticipating the arrival of on Neflix in June (hopefully) and I want to binge watch them. I don't know if that'll work with a job, but we'll have to see.
Third, I have a reading list that is like, a mile long. There are so many books I want to read this summer. Or reread. Or finish. Or write fanfiction about. I'll probably at least finish rereading the Harry Potter series and the first Percy Jackson book (which is also my favorite book of all time), and maybe the last Hunger Games. I'd also like to finish the Maze Runner series. And the Selection series, and catch up on comic books, and buy some comic books, etc.
Fourth, I am going to a comic con this year, right after a big vacation. I am super excited for the con, but I also don't know if I want to cosplay or not, and if so, what. I could go as Supergirl (I actually dressed up as her yesterday) or maybe like, Jemma Simmons from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. If anyone has any easy cosplay ideas, let me know! Oh, and by the way, Stan Lee will be at the con giving out autographs!!! I can't even begin to describe how excited I am for that.
Fifth, I just want to enjoy summer. It's really a beautiful time of year, and I can't wait to run around and have free time and go swimming and just drink it all in.
Alright, I should wrap this up now. If anyone has any season that they prefer over the others or disagrees or agrees with my feelings about summer, feel free to share!
-Owl ^OvO^
Friday, April 1, 2016
PSYCHIC MIND POWERS
Hello people of the internet!
Today I will share with you one of the weirdest aspects of my personality. It's something that most people don't have, and probably qualifies me for the X-Men. Or maybe a mental facility? I have...
PSYCHIC MIND POWERS
I know, I know. It's incredible. But how do I know I have these powers, and how do they work? Ok, so I have dreams sometimes. I don't normally remember them except for right when I wake up, because I usually don't have any reason to be thinking about them. But every once in a while, I have serious deja vu because I realize that I have been wherever I am before in a dream. It's a really weird sensation.
Now, usually in movies or television, people who find out what will happen remember it and also what they might want to change. I don't remember it well enough to do this normally, but the other day I had multiple deja vu sensations, and remembered that whatever had happened at the end of the dream was bad. Nothing super bad happened, except some repercussions from my habit of procrastination that I discussed briefly in an earlier post. But I still felt bad at the end, so I was kind of right about it!
Also, I have predicted baby genders on several instances. First, when I was really young, like in preschool, I told all my teachers that my mom was pregnant and I was going to have a little sister. My mom didn't even know she was pregnant at that point, so she dismissed it when they asked her about it. But around 9 months later she gave birth to a baby girl. I had a friend who's mom was pregnant, and I knew she would have a boy. (Which she did). Also, for another of my siblings (when I was older and past the point where I cared if I had a brother or a sister - so that didn't affect what I felt at all) I just knew somehow that it would be a girl. I don't know how I knew, but I just had a feeling that it would be a girl. It was.
Another thing, I will have dreams about guys who like me. Not all of them, but I have had dreams where I go out with someone, and find out later that he liked me at the time. This one is kind of useful, huh?
I'm not the only person in my family who has claimed something like this, my dad's mother would say the same things, as well as her mother - my great grandmother. One time, my great grandmother insisted that my great grandfather would be home for Christmas, which no one believed because he'd been deployed and they'd heard nothing from or about him except that the ship he was on had been damaged. Her family almost took her to a mental institution because she kept insisting that he would be home for Christmas because she'd seen it in a dream. But then he called them up to tell them he was safe, and was home for Christmas. So maybe it runs in the family?
So far I haven't met anyone who has felt the same stuff beyond the occasional deja vu. If anyone else has psychic mind powers like this, comment below! I'd love to know that I'm not the only one.
-Owl ^OvO^
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