I love reading!

One of my favorite things about living with Bobby and Megan is all the books. Bobby, as many of you know, is a huge reader. And frankly I'm a fickle reader. I don't want to read a book I won't enjoy so I usually only read things that my friends recommend to me. Bobby is a walking library and loves to lend out his books. Just last week he left a book out on the table and I happened to glance at it. Later that night, after I finished it, I was disappointed that the second book in the series Bobby had just been lent out earlier that day. Sadly, I'm still waiting for it.
But for all those readers out there, I definitely have a book for you!


The author of said book is Aprilynn Pike. Isn't she just cute? Awww!


Wings, the first of a planned 4 book series, is a modern day fairy tale about a girl named Laurel who discovers she's a faerie. (Frankly I'm not partial to the spelling choice of the word fairy but to each their own I guess.)
Laurel learns about herself, makes a wonderful guy friend and reconnects with a male faerie friend, who is much more interested in her than just a friend.

The story was very cute and right after I finished it I wanted the next book. It has a nice blend of fantasy, romance, and for sure comedy. I talk to all those in the house who have read it and asked which of the guys they prefer for Laurel. David, the human, or Tamani (Tam for short) the faerie. Personally, I won't say who I prefer since I've only read the first book :)

Wings came out May in 2009 and Spells, the second book, came out this May of 2010. Two more books to come over the next few years. . . sadly Bobby has again gotten me addicted to a book series that isn't completed. Blast.

But, if any of you need a quick escape and an easy read I do recommend Wings.

Happy reading!

Japan is calling!

Japan is calling, oh so strongly!
I long for a world I've never seen.
I miss the sounds and smells
that are completely unknown.

Osaka and Kyoto,
the homes I've never lived in.
You shall not be strangers forever!

Isn't it beautiful?!

Who do you betray?

You think the truth might hurt them. Maybe it wont though. They are smart, they know not to trust them, yet they do it anyway. If you tell them, for the millionth time not to do what they're doing, will they listen? Will this small bit of information, so minuscule to the big picture, seriously be the feather that tips the scale?
But the person that gave you this information swore you to secrecy. To tell that person would be to cause damage to the mole's personal life.
So who do you betray? The friend who's making a horrible mistake or the friend who helped you to know the mistake that's being made?

. . . I choose to stand by the Mole. Maybe just this once.

Again, they know what they're doing is a bad choice. So I guess in the future, when all this crap hits the fan and it becomes known that I knew about all of it, I will have this blog to turn to in order to defend myself.

Although I have decided I still feel like I'm betraying my friend . . . It's not fair, this situation, in a whole, and it bothers me personally more than it should. They deserve so much more then them. Why can't they see it? And if they do see it, as they claim to, why don't they act like it?

Why are people so self damaging?

Madina Lake: Matthew Leone

For those of you who know me you should know I love a band by the name of Madina Lake. I discovered them at Warp Tour 2009 and instantly fell in love.

First off, the lead singer, Nathan, was barefoot and climbing all over the barriers between the stage and the crowd. He was right down with the fans, singing, holding their hands, all involved, and ignoring the security guards who are usually against fans touching the musicians. The next thing I noticed was his freakishly huge mouth when he sang! lol I'm not joking, this skinny little guy has some vocal chords and a huge mouth to match. He had such positive energy that, although I'd never heard of the band before, I stopped to watch. I then noticed the other band members. The bassist, Matthew, was the identical twin brother of the lead singer. The band was so amazing that I started to wish I had known them before that moment because I so wanted to sing along. After one of their many songs Nathan introduced all the band, saying their names and where they were from. He then said: "On three, scream your names! One! Two! Three!" He held the mic out to the crowd and everyone yelled their names, including me. Nathan then announced: "Now we're best friends!" He proceeded to thank everyone for their support and they sang a few more songs before leaving the stage.

I really wanted to meet them but the line to their tent was too long and security had to cut it off so the band could leave but I ended up buying their 2 CDs because of this encounter. I've been a huge fan ever since.

So it shocked me when I checked their site, which I haven't done for a while, and saw the most horrible news. Matthew was attacked!

He was walking on a Chicago street and came upon a domestic dispute where a husband was beating his wife in public. Matthew stepped in and defended the woman, he knew neither of them, and ended up having the husband turn on him. He's now suffering from brain and facial injuries and has already had one surgery.

The worst news is that Matthew doesn't have insurance. So many bands have gathered together to play and all of the money is going to Matthew. They are also doing an auction on ebay for many different collector items, provided by other bands, signed CD's and shirts etc.

I wish I lived closer to Chicago so I could attend one of the concerts :(
I seriously teared up when I read about Matthew being attacked. This band is awesome and you can tell from his actions that Matthew is an amazing person!

I wish him a fast recovery and the ability to still perform because he's such a talented person! All my love to Madina Lake and the family/friends of Matthew in this trying time.

Go to their site for more info: madinalake.com

NPH love!

There are few men as adorable as Neal Patrick Harris. He simply pulls off nerdy, reclusive, and strangely irresistible with ease!
. . . too bad his partner David Burtka saw it too :(

Anyways! I can swoon over gay men, it's all good lol.
But in a happy note, NPH is going to be a dad! He and David are having a surrogate mother give birth to their twins, a boy and a girl! Yay fatherhood!

I simply felt like posting about Neal and his awesomeness. Here's to twins! Cheers!

Oil and Water

We are oil and water, an impossible combination.
I, water, knew this from the start.
But you, oil, seemed determined.

You overflowed me with you, desperate to fuse.
You refused to see, no matter how much you shook us,
mixed us, and attempted to blend us together.

We would never work, never bond.
The ingredients become useless when combined.
Water becomes impure and
oil loses it's heat.

I will always flow and you will always burn.
This won't, can't, change.
We parted, shedding ourselves of any remnant of the encounter.
And after this moment I will never again think of
oil and water becoming one.

Voice Actors

It comes as no surprise to those of you who know me that I love Anime. And what's the coolest thing about Anime (besides the amazing storylines)? The talented voice actors!

Anime would lose its golden chair if the voice acting sucked! It would be like watching Star Wars with Xena playing in the background!

So, without further ado I wish to give a shout out to 3 of my favorit voice actors! Each of them so well known to me that I can ALWAYS pick them out of a show!

Counting down please :)

3. Yuri Lowenthal

Yuri is probably most known for his part as Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto. Another role he did that I absolutely love is Suzaku Kururugi in Code Geass.

Here's a link for him doing a little spill for Sasuke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIbHT23XqcU

2. Johnny Yong Bosch

Johnny does many characters I love. His most well known roles are: Ichigo Kurosaki from Bleach, Vash from Trigun, and Lelouch Lamperouge from Code Geass.

On top of being a voice actor he was also one of the first origional Power Rangers which, less face it, I was a HUGE fan of as a kid :) . . . even though it's a little dorky now lol.

Also, he's a martial artist which I absolutely think is a valid argument to making him a cooler voice actor in my own mind. So here is a link for Johnny being an angry Ichigo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiNJUhq7DS0

AND NOW FOR #1

Vic Mignogna

Vic *drool* is awesome. He's best known for Edward Elric in Full Metal Alchemist, (my personal favorite) Tamaki Suou from Ouran High School Host Club, and VERY recently Zero Kiryu from Vampire Knight. If you take a look at his rap sheet on Wikipedia you will see that he's done LOADS of stuff!

The reason I really like Vic is because he's seems so friendly with the fans. Do a search on Google and you'll find pictures of him hugging fans. Not just little hugs but full fledge arms around, head to head, huge smile hugs.

On top of having possibly the most adorable voices he's very nice looking, especially since he's nearing 50.

Vic's is really funny and in every video you'll find on Youtube with him he's cracking jokes, teasing/flirting with the fans, and just overall having a good time. I would love to meet him :)

Here is a hilarious link for Vic's favorite line from OHSHC (further proof that he's great with fans): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xN8ZyxkCHE&NR=1

So there you have it! All three of these guys I would love to meet, they each have a special place in my heart for making characters real to me :)

I love you Vic, Johnny, and Yuri!