The little ones know me so well.
Since I'm in need of a first post, I'll take this time to celebrate myself. Since I'm now worth my favorite coin, I'll do it by sharing 25 random pennies about myself. Not that anyone will read this, but whatever.
1. My very first memory is of singing U2's Babyface with my older sister.
2. I had an extreme fear of clowns as a child.
3. Superman was my first love. Actually, Clark Kent was my first love - it was the bookish glasses that did it for me. The flying and indestructibility was just a plus. (I was 3 at the time, btw)
4. At age 4, Tuxedo Mask became my second love. I don't think this needs explanation. (4 years later, when season 2 of Sailor Moon aired on Cartoon Network, Prince Diamond took his place. Little Me struggled with the fact that I was madly attracted to a kidnapper).
5. The first time I ever actually bought music was when I traded in my allowance for 2 of my mother's CDs: Madonna's Ray of Light and Yanni's Reflections of Passion. (I was 8 and felt cheated)
6. I took 2 years of Japanese in high school. No, I do not speak Japanese.
7. I got hit in the knee with a lighter while doing some Ouija Board stuff back in the day. Still don't have a logical explanation. (It came flying from the kitchen counter a few feet away and left a bruise. There was no draft, no air conditioning, no persons in the surrounding area, and no string being pulled. Was it ghosts? I dunno, but I sure as hell was offended.)
8. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! was my favorite book as a toddler.
9. When I was 5, I once danced for fun with such 'umph' that I sprained my neck. I got to lie down for the rest of the day and eat Mac 'n Cheese with hot dogs while watching Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules. Despite my begging, my family refused to give me the entire bottle of Flinstones Vitamins, which I insisted would make me all better.
10. When I was really little, my older brother once told me that if you dialed 666 on the phone, the devil would answer. I was doubtful, but part of me secretly wanted it to be true. Yet at the same time, the idea terrified me.
12. Every week I looked forward to watching a new episode of The X-Files. But of all the various creatures and stories, 6-year-old me was most frightened of the episode with the bees. The scene where a swarm attacks a school, killing a teacher in the process, stayed with me for years.
13. I shipped Buffy and Spike from the get-go. (Again, Little Me struggled with the fact that I would rather the heroine be with the 'bad' guy instead of the 'good' guy - but thankfully that changed when season 4 came along).
14. After watching Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii when I was 5, my life changed. I heard music differently, became fearful of volcanoes, fell in love yet again, had more interest in the past, and learned that all pizza is good pizza, no matter what toppings there are.
15. Howell Jenkins was my book husband throughout my teens. Actually, seeing as I haven't divorced him, I suppose he still is.
16. When I was 11, I spent 3 weeks worth of allowance on the soundtrack to Kate & Leopold ($18 + tax), all for that one fucking Sting song (Until). It was my lullaby for a while.
17. I chose Italy for my 6th Grade Country Research Project. Part of the project required trying to get in touch with said country's people...whoever it was that answered questions for foreigners - a travel agency, maybe. Anyway, barely a week after attempting to make contact, I received a giant envelope in class containing letters, maps, magazines, and other little bits of randomness. The other kids got all excited and looked forward to getting stuff, too. But most of them never heard back from their countries. THANKS FOR HAVING MY BACK, ITALY. I LOVE YOU 5EVA.
18. I write da musics.
19. While walking to school one morning (7th grade), I got hit by a car. It was pretty funny.
20. After watching Frankenstein (1994 version), I thought that death by lightning and childbirth were common occurrences. So yeah, for a while I was terrified of storms, and when my mother became pregnant a few years after, I seriously thought that her life was in danger.
21. After several years of unsuccessful attempts at trying to whistle, I became extra inspired when reading about/hearing Boogiepop do his version of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg...
It was one of my most proudest moments when I was finally able to do it myself.
22. After watching Alice in Wonderland as a kid, I would sometimes go lie underneath the dining table and cry because of how unmagical real life was.
23. I had issues with school from the very beginning. I didn't understand why things had to be done that way instead of my way. I was horribly shy and was terrified of the teacher. After the first week, my mother finally agreed to let me stay home after constant begging. I didn't return until after first grade had started. Luckily, I had already learned to read and write at an earlier age. I was a smart kid and went in already ahead of the other kids. It was really fun. (This lasted until 3rd-4th grade, when I stopped caring and started to resent the system. By 11th grade, I wasn't so smart anymore.)
24. I've been living the hermit life for so long that I almost can't function in society.
Almost is an overstatement. Send help.
25. A week after completing the first draft of Overture, I slipped and hit my head. It was pretty bad and I ended up with a concussion - at least, according to the internet I did (hermits only go to the hospital when they're bleeding profusely through a gaping wound that can't be bandaged). I couldn't see straight the following day, nor could I edit like I normally would have been able to - not for a long time. It was painful as all hell and left me with a giant lump on the back of my head. But on the bright side, I was able to put the experience to use.
*Spoilers*
In Chapter 24, shit happens and someone gets hit in the head. Originally, I just had them walk it off like it wasn't that big of a deal. HAH. I know better now, though. I only added a few extra sentences, but I think it made a really big difference.
Since I'm in need of a first post, I'll take this time to celebrate myself. Since I'm now worth my favorite coin, I'll do it by sharing 25 random pennies about myself. Not that anyone will read this, but whatever.
1. My very first memory is of singing U2's Babyface with my older sister.
2. I had an extreme fear of clowns as a child.
3. Superman was my first love. Actually, Clark Kent was my first love - it was the bookish glasses that did it for me. The flying and indestructibility was just a plus. (I was 3 at the time, btw)
4. At age 4, Tuxedo Mask became my second love. I don't think this needs explanation. (4 years later, when season 2 of Sailor Moon aired on Cartoon Network, Prince Diamond took his place. Little Me struggled with the fact that I was madly attracted to a kidnapper).
5. The first time I ever actually bought music was when I traded in my allowance for 2 of my mother's CDs: Madonna's Ray of Light and Yanni's Reflections of Passion. (I was 8 and felt cheated)
6. I took 2 years of Japanese in high school. No, I do not speak Japanese.
7. I got hit in the knee with a lighter while doing some Ouija Board stuff back in the day. Still don't have a logical explanation. (It came flying from the kitchen counter a few feet away and left a bruise. There was no draft, no air conditioning, no persons in the surrounding area, and no string being pulled. Was it ghosts? I dunno, but I sure as hell was offended.)
8. Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! was my favorite book as a toddler.
9. When I was 5, I once danced for fun with such 'umph' that I sprained my neck. I got to lie down for the rest of the day and eat Mac 'n Cheese with hot dogs while watching Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules. Despite my begging, my family refused to give me the entire bottle of Flinstones Vitamins, which I insisted would make me all better.
10. When I was really little, my older brother once told me that if you dialed 666 on the phone, the devil would answer. I was doubtful, but part of me secretly wanted it to be true. Yet at the same time, the idea terrified me.
11. One time in P.E., I got hit in the face with a basketball. It left a ball-mark print on my face. This was not the first time something like that happened, nor was it the last.
12. Every week I looked forward to watching a new episode of The X-Files. But of all the various creatures and stories, 6-year-old me was most frightened of the episode with the bees. The scene where a swarm attacks a school, killing a teacher in the process, stayed with me for years.
13. I shipped Buffy and Spike from the get-go. (Again, Little Me struggled with the fact that I would rather the heroine be with the 'bad' guy instead of the 'good' guy - but thankfully that changed when season 4 came along).
14. After watching Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii when I was 5, my life changed. I heard music differently, became fearful of volcanoes, fell in love yet again, had more interest in the past, and learned that all pizza is good pizza, no matter what toppings there are.
15. Howell Jenkins was my book husband throughout my teens. Actually, seeing as I haven't divorced him, I suppose he still is.
16. When I was 11, I spent 3 weeks worth of allowance on the soundtrack to Kate & Leopold ($18 + tax), all for that one fucking Sting song (Until). It was my lullaby for a while.
17. I chose Italy for my 6th Grade Country Research Project. Part of the project required trying to get in touch with said country's people...whoever it was that answered questions for foreigners - a travel agency, maybe. Anyway, barely a week after attempting to make contact, I received a giant envelope in class containing letters, maps, magazines, and other little bits of randomness. The other kids got all excited and looked forward to getting stuff, too. But most of them never heard back from their countries. THANKS FOR HAVING MY BACK, ITALY. I LOVE YOU 5EVA.
18. I write da musics.
19. While walking to school one morning (7th grade), I got hit by a car. It was pretty funny.
20. After watching Frankenstein (1994 version), I thought that death by lightning and childbirth were common occurrences. So yeah, for a while I was terrified of storms, and when my mother became pregnant a few years after, I seriously thought that her life was in danger.
21. After several years of unsuccessful attempts at trying to whistle, I became extra inspired when reading about/hearing Boogiepop do his version of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg...
It was one of my most proudest moments when I was finally able to do it myself.
22. After watching Alice in Wonderland as a kid, I would sometimes go lie underneath the dining table and cry because of how unmagical real life was.
23. I had issues with school from the very beginning. I didn't understand why things had to be done that way instead of my way. I was horribly shy and was terrified of the teacher. After the first week, my mother finally agreed to let me stay home after constant begging. I didn't return until after first grade had started. Luckily, I had already learned to read and write at an earlier age. I was a smart kid and went in already ahead of the other kids. It was really fun. (This lasted until 3rd-4th grade, when I stopped caring and started to resent the system. By 11th grade, I wasn't so smart anymore.)
24. I've been living the hermit life for so long that I almost can't function in society.
Almost is an overstatement. Send help.
25. A week after completing the first draft of Overture, I slipped and hit my head. It was pretty bad and I ended up with a concussion - at least, according to the internet I did (hermits only go to the hospital when they're bleeding profusely through a gaping wound that can't be bandaged). I couldn't see straight the following day, nor could I edit like I normally would have been able to - not for a long time. It was painful as all hell and left me with a giant lump on the back of my head. But on the bright side, I was able to put the experience to use.
*Spoilers*
In Chapter 24, shit happens and someone gets hit in the head. Originally, I just had them walk it off like it wasn't that big of a deal. HAH. I know better now, though. I only added a few extra sentences, but I think it made a really big difference.
