All shall love me and despair

Apparently, I am a 'Cool Nerd Queen.'




Please. Tell me something I didn't know. (Although I feel a bit dishonest, having 79% for science/math. I know a lot of sciency/mathy things, but I can't actually apply any of it convincingly...or at all. Ah well.)

In other news, tried to get dad to watch Lord of the Rings today - we made it to the part where the Nazgul chase Frodo to Buckleberry Ferry before he walked off. It's too scary for him. Bless. Nice to know that if Ringwraiths ever knock on our door in the night, it'll be up to me to protect everyone. Good enough reason to procure a sword?

Don't look at me like that. Nerd Queen, remember? Fear my wrath!

...why won't you fear my wrath?


Music: Game of Thrones

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 30

Day 30 - Your favorite song at this time last year

Oh man, I can't remember. I think it was probably If I Had You by Adam Lambert. I was so completely in love with that song.



I still can't quite believe that this boy is real.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, wraps up this insane challenge. Music is hard, let's not do that again.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 29

Day 29 - A song from your childhood

Joyride by Roxette. I loved this song when I was leeeeetle - it's the first one I have any conscious memory of in terms of actual time/place.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 28

Day 28 - A song that makes you feel guilty

Funnily enough, and this is a very recent development, but Here’s looking at you kid by The Gaslight Anthem.



If you're pulling a Castiel and you don't get the reference of this song's name, here.



And shame! Go rent Casablanca right now and get yourself all acquainted with Humphrey Bogart. Honestly.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 27

Day 27 - A song that you wish you could play

All of them. Heh. I wish I could play the piano intro to Muse’s New Born. Or do I? I don’t really know. I'm more of the 'curl up into songs and live in them forever' type, rather than the 'hey let's learn that song' type. I think if I had a shred of ambitious musical talent, I'd want to play Dark Blue by Jack's Mannequin.



Ugh Andrew, why are you so talented?

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 26

Day 26 - A song that you can play on an instrument

I used to be able to play a couple of songs on piano, none of them very impressive. The only song I really got round to learning properly on guitar was House of the Rising Sun (so easy hahaha) so that’ll have the be it, I guess.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 25

Day 25 - A song that makes you laugh

Pretty much anything from the Avenue Q soundtrack. And I know that’s probably cheating, but I don’t care. It’s included on my mix cds in my car and it always cracks me up

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 24

Day 24 - A song that you want to play at your funeral

The 59 Sound by The Gaslight Anthem. This might be kind of silly, choosing a song about death, but I like the symmetry of it - did you hear your favourite song one last time?

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 23

Day 23 - A song that you want to play at your wedding

I really can't think of a single thing right now. While I think of one, have this handy filler.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 22

Day 22 - A song that you listen to when you’re sad

Starving your friends by Envy On The Coast. This band, this album, is just a special kind of perfect.



Also: Handcuffs by Brand New. Easy Lucky Free by Bright Eyes.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 21

Day 21 - A song that you listen to when you’re happy

I’m tempted to say I’m not ok again – it’s just a song that swings that way. But okay, I’ll go with About A Girl by The Academy Is…

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 20

Day 20 - A song that you listen to when you’re angry

I’m not ok by My Chemical Romance. Or Ride the wings of pestilence by From First To Last. It really depends on what kind of anger, or what induced it. Do not, however, listen to Marilyn Manson because it will just further enrage you. Pro tip.



Still one of my all time favourite videos. Oh, MCR. We'll always have the memories.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 19

Day 19 - A song from your favorite album

According to last.fm, my most played album is still The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me and I can’t really argue with that. Therefore, let there be Sowing Season.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 18

Day 18 - A song that you wish you heard on the radio

I wish I heard all my songs on the radio – and I don’t listen to Triple J where I actually might cause the hipster oozes through the speakers and hurts my me. But then I would probably hear more Fleet Foxes and Bon Iver, and that wouldn't be a bad thing. Today, right at this very moment, I would like to hear The Decemberists’ This is why we fight.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 17

Day 17 - A song that you hear often on the radio

At the moment I’m not really listening to the radio a lot cause Hamish and Andy aren’t on regularly anymore *sadface* And at home we only listen to the ‘classic hits’ station and they sure love playing Supertramp a lot. But I’m going to give this day to Rihanna’s S&M which I seem to hear everywhere I go.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 16

Day 16 - A song that you used to love but now hate

This would be overplaying getting involved. I don’t really know. I think I’ve done this with Starlight by Muse, but I don’t hate the song. I just don’t really listen to it anymore…and kinda skip it, if it comes on.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 15

Day 15 - A song that describes you

Oooooh, god. I want to say Admit It!!! by Say Anything, but I’ve already used it. She I’ve used as well. Um. Oh! Everything is Alright by Motion City Soundtrack.



I’m sick of the things I do when I’m nervous, like cleaning the oven or checking my tires, or counting the number of tiles in the ceiling, head for the hills the kitchen’s on fire. I used to rely on self-medication, I guess I still do that from time to time, but I’m getting better at fighting the future. Someday you’ll be fine, yes I’ll be just fine.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 14

Day 14 - A song that no one would expect you to love

Meet me halfway – The Black Eyed Peas. Every time I mention I like this song, everyone goes 'Really?' So that qualifies it for this, I guess.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 13

Day 13 - A song that is a guilty pleasure

Toxic by Britney Spears.



Shut up.

The 30 Day Song Challenge: Day 12

Day 12 - A song from a band you hate

I don’t really hate bands - with the exception of Baker Street, I don’t really hate music. There are a lot of things I don’t like, at all (I’m looking at you, Bruno Mars), but I always try to keep in mind that music is a crazy subjective thing. Going back a few years, I rather disliked Metro Station, so song would have to be Shake It I guess.



Oh wait, I forgot about Avalon Drive! They’re locals I’ve seen play more times than I care to remember. Ugh. And then there's Hinder of course. And Escape The Fate. I'm not saying Nickelback cause that's just too easy.