9/27/10

Forever and Ever and Ever

     When I got home after school today, I did what I normally do. I logged onto my computer and began my normal routine of checking for new YouTube videos, blog posts, and my daily comic. I clicked my link for the blog of one of my favourite authors, Maggie Stiefvater, and waited for the page to load. When it did, I scrolled down to look at the new post. Looking back at me on the screen was an image that made my heart skip a few beats. The cover art for Forever, the final book in the Shiver trilogy. I have been waiting for the release of this cover ever since I finished Linger. I knew that the book's release was going to be in July of 2011, so I would just have to wait. But I never expected the cover art to be out this quickly! You can preorder a signed copy here, and I suggest you do because it's going to be one helluva finale, I can assure you.
     The first book, Shiver, tells the near impossible love story of a girl and a boy. Sure it sounds ordinary, but I neglected to mention that this boy used to be a wolf, and is only human now, in the beginnings of winter, because he was shot. And he also saved this girl's life once, when he was a wolf. Throw in some amazing friends, a heart-wrenching history, and some incredible love, and you've got yourself one epic tale.
     I'm not going to tell you anything about the second book, because it will give away the amazing-ness of the first. Linger kept me at the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. There was just no stopping it. It crawled into my heart and has left its own impression. I just couldn't stop feeling for the characters.
     I am not afraid to admit that both of these books made me cry, nor am I afraid to say that I hope Forever makes me cry. It only means that they were able to scrape my heart raw, and that makes for some impressive literature. I recommend these books to all those who are looking for a little romance, a little adventure, and a lot of excitement. Five stars!


     So in the meantime, my friends, keep reading, and DFTBA. 

9/25/10

Sick in Bed

     Well, the inevitable has happened. I am sick. I've got a cold. Sore throat one day, runny nose and stuffy head the next. It's torture. I can't go 5 minutes without blowing my nose, and my head feels all stuffed up and heavy. And none of this is my fault. I was perfectly healthy, taking extra precautions like wearing a jacket and a sweater when going outside to prevent this. But no, my sister had to get sick, because of course a  jacket is just too good for her. No, she prefers to go out walking in the rain and the cold with only a thin sweater. So she got sick, and then I got sick.
     So now I am stuck in bed instead of going into the city. I could have gone, it was all my choice, but traveling and shopping and being with family when you are sick just isn't fun. Well, shopping is never fun for me, but I was looking forward to going to the book store. It's the only kind of shopping I can stand. I have spent the day lying in bed reading and being online. Not as fun as it sounds. At least I am warm and cozy though. Not that that makes up for any of this.
     If I am not better by Monday, I still have to go to school. Seeing as I am in grade 11 now, missing a day of school sets me back pretty far. Not to mention the homework that I would get. Also, since everyone else is at school, the Internet just isn't as fun. I hate being sick.
     That's all I really wanted to say. No links, no special stories or anything. Just to vent out my frustrations at being sick and warn you to not get sick. So stay healthy and DFTBA, my friends.

9/21/10

The Tortoise and the Hair

     Yes, I'm sure that I spelled the title for this blog correctly. No, I am not referring to the children's story in which a lazy rabbit is beaten by a determined turtle. I am talking about myself, and my hair. Currently, my hair is just past shoulder length, and blonde. Natural blonde. Yeah, go ahead, take this time to make your jokes. I really take no offense to any of them. Now that you're done, let me tell you the tortoise reference. For a couple months now, I have wanted to cut my hair, and I don't mean just cut the ends off and lets get out of here. I've grown quite tired of my hair, and this summer decided that I wanted to start off fresh and new. So,  I've decided that I'm going to cut it all off. All of it. Maybe leave an inch or two so that my head doesn't freeze during the winter (because it gets frakking cold up here!).
     I know you aren't understanding something now. What does cutting off all my hair have to do with my being tortoise-like? Instead of telling you, I'm going to complicate it even more. Last year, my school did fundraising for Plan Canada, and we raised a hefty amount of money for the size of our school and the current economic situation in our area.
     Have you put two and two together yet? Well, if not, my idea is to donate my head of hair to the cause, and set a goal. If we reach said goal, I cut off all my hair. If not, then better luck next year. As for being a tortoise, I still have not brought up my idea to the coordinator of the fund raising. I have been meaning to do so for the past three weeks. And yet, I have not. I could lie and say that I've been busy, but let's face it, I wasn't and we all know it.
     So anyways, before I wrap this up so that I can get back to the homework that I have been ignoring, I have one piece of news to share with you. My best friend, K, (that's all she is to you right now!) has also started a blog. She is insane and crazy and smart and amazing, and you should read her blog. I will link it ... HERE!   So that's it. Nothing else today. Until next time. Stay safe, my friends. And DFTBA!

9/19/10

A Beginning to Everything

     There is a beginning to everything. A beginning to every story, movie, and life. They are all different, though they may have their similarities. But none are exactly the same. Now I'm not sure what to say. I've never been good at beginnings. But I've got to start somewhere. How about I start with what is annoying me most right now. That would be the autosave button on the post creator. Pretty much every time I stop typing, the little button that says save now at the bottom of the screen turns dark blue, and autosaves a draft of my post. It's very useful though, in case there is a power fail, or my computer instantaneously combusts. Otherwise, all it does is distracts me, because every time it blinks, my eyes are brought to the bottom of the screen to look at that little button. And it's driving me insane.
     To start off, I think I should tell you that I am a Nerdfighter. No, I do not fight nerds, nor do I have any aversion to them. Why? Well, because I am a nerd. The term Nerdfighter was brought to life by the Vlogbrothers. They are Youtube vloggers. I am not going to go into what a Nerdfighter is, because that would take up quite a lot of time which I don't have. So, I'm going to do the nerdy thing and link you to the How to be a Nerdfighter video. By no means is this to pressure you into being a Nerdfighter, but it may help in the future to explain some of the jokes, and also it's an awesome video.
     So I have a great fear of the about you section on websites. It's just so freaking intimidating to me. It just sits there are laughs at me because it knows that I don't like it. And why don't I like it, you may ask? Well, the thing is, I just don't see the point in it. Sure, you can go to that little box and learn some "interesting facts" about me, or you can talk to me or read my blog, which is essentially the reason for the blog. So over time, this blog is going to become one giant about me section, and then it can laugh at the little, blank about me section.
     Lastly, before I actually post this and leave, I want to explain the reasoning behind my blog name and display name, Dandelions Fly. It was an inspiration from both my blog background, which is dandelions, and also from one version of the initialism of DFTBA, found in Hank's rap DFTBA. If you don't know what initialism or DFTBA is, then you clearly didn't watch the linked video, which means shame on you. And you know what? I'm not going to tell you. The version of the initialism that I took inspiration from is "Dandelions Fly Through Blue Air." I thought it sounded beautiful, and also, Dandelions Fly just sounds kind of dreamy and spacey, which is going to be how this blog is a lot of the time.
     So, enjoy the videos, don't be shy to tell Hank and John that I sent you, not like they're going to know who I am anyway, and I will write again soon. Hopefully. I will try for at least once a week. So, have a good week, and DFTBA my friends.