My dear colleague has just told me that one can see how many people view a blog and where they come from. Apart from being a little creepy, this was rather intriguing. So now I'd like to do an experiment to see if people come back to the blog or if they just pass over it.
I'm going to leave this up until, say...Friday next. So, if anyone besides my dear colleague reads this and feels so inclined-please leave a comment or something!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
A note on the admiration of famous people
As anyone who has been on my Tumblr/Deviantart/or knows me at all probably knows about my "fangirling" tendencies.
First off, I'd like to say that it makes me terribly sad that the word "fangirl" is linked with being some ditzy, airheaded, overly shrieky pre-teen girl who stalks their favorite actor, or at least that there is no alternative to the word that doesn't make the female part of a fandom seem like total nutters.
Now onto the main subject:
I'd like to explain my reason for "fangirling" over the people that I admire, since a lot of people don't seem to get it and they just think that the reason that I (and the rest of the females that are fans) who watch things are doing it for a stupid reason.
The reason that I admire these people (Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Misha Collins, Charlie McDonnell, Alex Day, etc) is not because they are attractive (which they are, but that's not even part of it), it's because they accomplish SO much and they are so talented....and they also seem like really great people. And...Just seeing that ordinary people can hone their talents or find new talents or do amazing projects or help people in need or travel the world and have friends everywhere or collaborate with people is just...So bloody brilliant and inspiring!
And mind you, most of my favorite actors are old men, like Ian McKellen and Christopher Lee, who have done so much in their lives and are just...amazing! <3
First off, I'd like to say that it makes me terribly sad that the word "fangirl" is linked with being some ditzy, airheaded, overly shrieky pre-teen girl who stalks their favorite actor, or at least that there is no alternative to the word that doesn't make the female part of a fandom seem like total nutters.
Now onto the main subject:
I'd like to explain my reason for "fangirling" over the people that I admire, since a lot of people don't seem to get it and they just think that the reason that I (and the rest of the females that are fans) who watch things are doing it for a stupid reason.
The reason that I admire these people (Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Misha Collins, Charlie McDonnell, Alex Day, etc) is not because they are attractive (which they are, but that's not even part of it), it's because they accomplish SO much and they are so talented....and they also seem like really great people. And...Just seeing that ordinary people can hone their talents or find new talents or do amazing projects or help people in need or travel the world and have friends everywhere or collaborate with people is just...So bloody brilliant and inspiring!
And mind you, most of my favorite actors are old men, like Ian McKellen and Christopher Lee, who have done so much in their lives and are just...amazing! <3
New outlook on life
When we were talking about moving down here, one of my mother's suggestions was to re-invent ourselves, which I thought was awesome! For so many years I've hated myself for being lazy and shy and overly cautious, some of which I can't really help-being an introvert and all, but some things can be changed. So, lately I've been trying to work on little bits of my personality that I hate, and trying to change them. Of course, I'll never be the spastic extrovert that my mum is, but hopefully I'll actually get to the point of functioning correctly in the world.
One of the things I've been trying to do is not freak out about things and just do them! It's a little difficult to do, since messing something up usually means losing money or time, but if it isn't something major or really costly, I've been trying to just say "oh well, I'll just have to try that again until it works". This is something that is just...really wonderful to do. It isn't total defeat if you step back, re-evaluate and try again. Another thing is the just doing things part. Due to my extremely low self esteem, whenever there is something that I'm interested in (a class or contest or audition) I generally didn't go after it because I thought I might fail. But now, even if I do fail, I can just say "oh well, there are plenty more opportunities".
Of course, one of the downsides to all of this change is my talking about it so much, which is making me feel self centred and weird.
One of the things I've been trying to do is not freak out about things and just do them! It's a little difficult to do, since messing something up usually means losing money or time, but if it isn't something major or really costly, I've been trying to just say "oh well, I'll just have to try that again until it works". This is something that is just...really wonderful to do. It isn't total defeat if you step back, re-evaluate and try again. Another thing is the just doing things part. Due to my extremely low self esteem, whenever there is something that I'm interested in (a class or contest or audition) I generally didn't go after it because I thought I might fail. But now, even if I do fail, I can just say "oh well, there are plenty more opportunities".
Of course, one of the downsides to all of this change is my talking about it so much, which is making me feel self centred and weird.
New blog
Since it seemed to help other people with getting fit, I've made a "fitness" blog to track any progress that I make. Not that it will bee too interesting, but it's better than spamming my twitter followers with all that crap. Anyway, here it is: Perseverance, apart from posting about any progress, I'll post about what plans I'm using and tips and things. Maybe it'll be interesting, most likely not.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Training Goals...
I thought I'd post these here, just to remind myself. And plus I'm too lazy to make an exercise blog.
My goals and reasons for exercise:
*Not get winded by running from orcs or when playing football
*Fit into those awesome "Rose Tyler" jeans and "NYC" shirt
*Look good in a corset
*Fit into and look good in the "Fye" dress
*Cosplay
*General self confidence
*Reach a goal
*There's an awful lot of running in the Doctor's lifestyle. I can't be the one to slow him down. XD
*Dancing
*The Hunger Games
*The apocalypse
*Farming
*LARPing or sword fighting
*Not getting winded during self defense classes
*General health and feeling better!
Short term body goals:
*Get down to sewing size 16 (Bust: 38, Waist: 30, Hip: 40) Meaning that I'd have to lose 2" on all.
*Get down to 140, meaning that I'd have to lose 10-15 pounds.
*Get down to pants size 11-10, one/two sizes down. ("Rose Tyler" jeans)
Long term body goals:
*Get down to sewing size 14 (Bust: 36, Waist: 28, Hip: 38) Meaning that I'd need to lose 5" on bust, waist and hip.
*Get down to 120. Meaning that I'd need to lose 30-35 pounds.
*Get down to pants size 9. Three sizes down. ("Clubbing" jeans)
My goals and reasons for exercise:
*Not get winded by running from orcs or when playing football
*Fit into those awesome "Rose Tyler" jeans and "NYC" shirt
*Look good in a corset
*Fit into and look good in the "Fye" dress
*Cosplay
*General self confidence
*Reach a goal
*There's an awful lot of running in the Doctor's lifestyle. I can't be the one to slow him down. XD
*Dancing
*The Hunger Games
*The apocalypse
*Farming
*LARPing or sword fighting
*Not getting winded during self defense classes
*General health and feeling better!
Short term body goals:
*Get down to sewing size 16 (Bust: 38, Waist: 30, Hip: 40) Meaning that I'd have to lose 2" on all.
*Get down to 140, meaning that I'd have to lose 10-15 pounds.
*Get down to pants size 11-10, one/two sizes down. ("Rose Tyler" jeans)
Long term body goals:
*Get down to sewing size 14 (Bust: 36, Waist: 28, Hip: 38) Meaning that I'd need to lose 5" on bust, waist and hip.
*Get down to 120. Meaning that I'd need to lose 30-35 pounds.
*Get down to pants size 9. Three sizes down. ("Clubbing" jeans)
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