2011 Year in Review

I had planned to make a review of the most important events that took place in 2011, too!
But, didn't find the time...

Well, enjoy this one.

Wow, we became 7 billion... Oof...
Aren't we too heavy for planet earth? :/



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RainyMood.com (Official)

CLICK click click quickly!

It's so awesome!
You can hear the rain and see the clouds and the drops...
So, cool!

I love rain, but I'd never imagined that I could experience it so completely (well, almost) just by clicking on a link. It's fantastic, but also weird. Wouldn't it make me get bored if I could listen to it whenever I wanted?

Gosh, suddenly my internet connection stuck and the sound of rain stopped. The result?? My ears feel weird now... :/ Like there was something blocking my hearing...
Another disadvantage, I guess...

But, on the other side, doesn't it make you thankful that we have the unique chance to live in a historical era like this one??
Isn't it wonderful that everything we need, we can just type it on our laptop and quickly find it?
Internet has been a great invention, although it hides many dangers.

If there were time machines and people from the past where able to come to our time and day, I'm not sure thy could survive long enough... :/

Anyway, I'll stop rambling now, before the situation goes off hand! :D

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My review for "Kitty & The Midnight Hour"

While reading that book I actually felt so many conflicting emotions.
But, mainly, I was looking for a way to post a review spoiler-less...
Because, what's the point of all those reviews if future readers can't actually read them?
So, my opinion on this book will be short, but I just need to share my thoughts.

The fact that amazed me in the most part, about this book, was the psychological and personality development of the heroine through the book and her experiences.
Chapter after chapter, you thought she was getting stronger and stronger, prouder and prouder.
I actually got very proud of her myself!
I have to admit, at the beginning I didn't really think of her personality very fondly. She just wasn't the type of the protagonist you usually imagine and like to read about. Kitty Norville used to be a girl that just left things the way they are. Didn't mind being treated badly if it meant she wouldn't be on anyone's bad side or harmed. Kitty was a scaredy cat!

But, I'm amazed to say that all this changed, and I got so excited about it. Even though there was too much brutal violence for my liking in some parts, I just avoided picturing those specific images with details inside my head. And, don't worry. It was just two to three places that actually had me grimacing. And, I really don't like violence, so yeah...

So, I totally recommend it to any werewolf fans.
It was a really good read for me, and I ended the book in about 6 hours.

I hope I didn't give much away.
Only a hint. Why all the good guys have to be gay? ;D (A general impression... Or not.)

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I'm heading to Crazytown, along with Bella.

My sweet blog is soon to reach 8000 pageviews, and I'm nearly mad.
I'll be a mad scientist. Ugh. I can't be a mad psychologist. Not fair for my clients...
But, anyway!

After my ramble, I have to make an announcement.
I just discovered something fabulous. My friends will be proud of me!

Bella Swan (lately, Bella Swan-Cullen) suffers from Flat affect!

Think I'm just being crazy? Nuh-uh!
Check it out.

Flat affect is an emotional state where virtually no emotion is expressed whatever the stimulus. Emotional expressiveness is blunt, or lack of muscle tone is noted in the face.

(Taken from the notes of my Clinical Psychology professor.)

Actually, the other day, we were talking about Bella with my (totally crazy, psychologists-to-be) friends, after we watched Breaking Dawn / Part I . To be more specific we were commenting on her tendency to be so unexpressive, no matter what she does.
Bella meets Edward, the man of her dreams, blah blah blah, she remains blunt.
She becomes his girlfriend, the same.
She has an accident and the vampires of the house want to attack her, more bluntness.
Someone tries to murder her, you guessed it! Blunt.
She gets married, with a passive expression on, of course!
She shares more intimate moments with Edward, and again blunt.
She learns she's pregnant, TA DA, if you haven't guessed she stays blunt.

Thank God, while in pain she has a less passive expression on. But, still, not quite close to energetic.
So, we were wondering how people can really be on Team Bella.
I gave you quite a few examples of her passiveness.
And, those are only what you can see. Imagine combining with some of her actions, too!
Ugh. The only energetic thing she ever did, in my opinion, was her persistence on staying close to Edward. But, other than that? Nothing.
I'm not gonna say more, because I respect all those Twilight fans, and all the people that haven't read the whole series, yet. Don't want to ruin it for them.

So, if you haven't really guessed what team I'm voting for, take a hint by the photo. Rose is the #1 heroine of all time, for me. She is the exact opposite of Bella, and I deeply admire her for that. And, of course, I understand she passed through a Bella-phase, as many people called it, but come on. It was nothing like New Moon. While I loath that book and the behavior of its heroine in it, we have to admit that Rose had some similarities with her through that phase. But, she was in love! And something terrible happened to the man of her dreams. He didn't just dump her! And, most important of all? She didn't remain passive, waiting for someone to help her. She actually went on a journey to find him. And, anyway, it was quite good to actually see that side of her. The one that is in love. To see that she really deeply fell in love with Dimitri and he wasn't just a fling like all her previous ones. I can't say the same for Bella, though. Did her depression show us something different? Only that she was really in love. But a whole book with just her dpressing thoughts? Come on! She could do better than that! Probably...

Anyway, I'll stop rambling because, although I tried to stick to what blurbs let be known, I could be accused for Spoilers... Something I really don't want.

And, okay, as a final thought, I might be a little biased seeing how I simply adore Vampire Academy (and recently Bloodlines, too). But, I guess that's the whole point. Part of why I love these series is the heroine herself. So, yeah!

(I started from studying for my Psychology assignments, and ended up rambling about VA. Yet, again! That's what I call obsession!)

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Books... Books! Did I mention books?

After my (finally successful) tries of being left in peace and quiet, I decided to write a post, although I have to admit I wasn't really in the mood before...
After going to my favorite super marker (yes, I DO have one) with a bunch of (important -- to me) people, and thinking so much about all the studying I'll have to do tomorrow, and, of course, that which I did yesterday (although, I ended up with an awful headache), you can't really blame me, can you?

The truth is, this month I'm gonna complete for projects for the university, have some tests and quizzes and, of course, the semester's exams... Ugh. I got tired, just with enumerating them!

Anyway, back to my point, I wasn't really in the mood to write anything today, until someone changed my mind. And, who's that? The blogger behind Books Over Boys blog!

Why's that? Well, today I decided to start reading the short prequel of a series I've been planning to read for quite some time, but I never actually do it, because I'm afraid I'll become addicted to it... And I can't afford that! I have too much studying.

So, after reading it throughout the whole afternoon today and some searching I found that blog, and TA DA! I read the second post and got totally hooked!

I absolutely need to quote this blogger's words, in order for my point to be successfully understood.

''But out of all of Alex's matches, the one where she went up against Rosemarie was definitely my favorite because 1.) both gals put up an amazing fight, 2.) it was super friendly and fun, 3.) the support that came from boths sides was unbelievable, 4.) it was crazy intense, 5.) it was challenging, and 6.) it went exactly how it would have gone if Alex and Rose were in a real life, fictional battle - head to head, where one wasn't falling completely behind. Man, if only Alex and Rose could meet in real life.''

The truth is, I'd really, really like to be a part of that voting round (hosted by The YA Sisterhood), but I hadn't actually realised it was going on... Although, I'd definitely vote for Rose ('cause she's the best heroine I've ever encountered, and I haven't really read the Half Blood series, yet), I'd just love the idea of participating in something like that and sharing that stress and anxiety with all the other participants. Also, I'd like so much to imagine it as a battle that indeed happened between two good and quite loved heroines.
Sigh.
I'll just have to keep an eye for similar events in the future...

So, another thing I'd like to mention, because it's getting late and I'm quite tired, I'm up for a change in my blog...
Part of it is already visible, with all the stuff I've been adding to my side bar.

Oh and you can also find banners of your favorite series here
 http://imlovingbooks.com/freebies/mini-series-banners

And, also stickers for your favorite teams!
http://imlovingbooks.com/freebies/team-stickers

Smwats, for now! I'm going back to my copy of Blood Ties by Poole, and to my favorite video game (in which i'm currently naming the people out of my favorite book characters :D)

xcx

U2 - New Year's Day (Lyrics)

Well well well...

The new year bagan with an earthquake in Japan :O :/
Isn't that unfair??
After all the damage done not so many months ago!

But anyway, let's still hope 2012 will get better and better than the previous years.
They say as a wish for every year to be better than the previous...
But if every year is better than the previous, what does that mean?? That every year is better than all that has come and passed! :D

So, yeah!

A happy new year's day from U2, through their beautiful song! :D



LYRICS

All is quiet on new years day,
A world in white gets underway,
And I want to be with you,
Be with you night and day.
Nothing changes on new years day.
I will be with you again.
I will be with you again.

Under a blood-red sky
A crowd has gathered in black and white.
Arms entwined, the chosen few,
Newspapers say, it says its true.
And we can break through,
Though torn in two we can be one.
I will begin again, I will begin again.
Oh and maybe the time is right,
Oh maybe tonight.
I will be with you again.
I will be with you again.

And so we are told this is the golden age
And gold is the reason for the wars we wage.
Though I want to be with you,
To be with you night and day.
Nothing changes on new years day.

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My 1st post for the new year!

We I wish you a (Merry Christmas and a) Happy New Year!

:D Ehehehe!

Anyway, you get my point!
2012 has finaly arrived, and I feel happier than ever about it!
So, let's get on with all the wishes!

Let's hope that 2012 proves to be a happy year indeed with lots of love, health and happiness!
May the new year bring to everyone many goods and fulfill their wishes!
Last but not least...
Let's hope the world won't come to an end in 21 of December 2012 :D

(I don't really believe the world as we know it will come to an end this year, but you know... Just making sure I have done what I can to avoid it... Which is...wishes! :D)

xcx

Lady GaGa - Christmas Tree (Lyrics)

I was a lil bit surprised when I heard that this nice remake was made by Lady Gaga!
Why?
Because I actually liked it, and I never imagined she would remake a Christmas song and make it sound so nice and... almost normal... :D

But then I found the lyrics, thanks to that video and all my questions were answered. :p
Hehe!
Of course a song by Lady Gaga would imply othr things, even though it's Christmas, right?
But I still like it! Hehe!



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2012 is coming to town!

Santa Claus is coming to Town, too! :D

I don't know what's the tradition in other countries, but here the Santa visits us on January 1st each and every year. Well, some families might welcome him a little sooner, but the majority does with the new year... :D If you get my actual meaning ;)

Anyway!
Now I'm back home (my parent's home, that is) and playing some video games I like and 've missed and surfing on the net, as always!

So, today everywhere I meet a certain quote from a certain favorite book of mine!
I'll share it with you!

“I don't suppose that she gave you the job based on looks alone?"

Adrian had been staring off but now flashed me a big smile. "Why, Sage, you sweet talker."

"That's not what I meant! What happened?"

He shrugged. "I told the truth."

"Adrian!"

"I'm serious. She asked me what my greatest strength was. I said getting along with people."

"That's not bad." I admitted.

"Then she asked what my greatest weakness was. And I said, 'Where should I start?'"

"Adrian!"

"Stop saying my name like that. I told her the truth. By the time I was on the fourth one, she told me I could go.” 



That was copied by my quotes here in my blog!
It's from Bloodlines by Richelle Mead!
So I met it here after reading it on Goodreads, too!
Ugh...
Does the universe try to send me a message, or something?

By the way, I'm choking by my pajama... :/
The pajama-murderer!

Gosh, I'm hyper again?? :D

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Xmas

Xristougenna shmainei to mou na ginetai MAS

Which makes Xmas!

:D

With Christmas just around the corner, everything feels so bubbly!
So good and nice!
I can't wait to go back home :D

xcx

Enrique Iglesias - Hero

Chris held out his hand. "Would you dance, if I asked you to dance?"

Wow, I'm seriously hooked up to A Surreptitious Relationship. It's just going to be all that much harder when the time comes for me to let go...
But, I guess I'll just let that worry come when the time is appropriate.
I have many chapters 'till the end. :D Thankfully!



xcx

Holly, It's Cold Outside

This is XxSkater2Girl16xX's version of the song :D
Originally posted on Wattpad!

 Gosh, I like it so much!

Enjoy her lyrics!

Holly Evers: I really can't stay--
Chris Heywood: Baby, It's cold Outside
H.E: I've got to go 'way
C.H: Baby, It's cold Outside
H.E: The Evening has been--
C.H: I've been hopin' that you'd drop in
H.E: So very nice
C.H: I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
H.E: My mother will start to worry
C.H: Hey beautiful, what's your hurry?
H.E: And father will be pacing the floor
C.H: Listen to the fireplace roar
H.E: So really, I'd better scurry
C.H: Beautiful, please don't hurry
H.E: Well, maybe just a half a drink more
C.H: Put some records on while I pour
H.E: The neighbors might think--
C.H: Baby, it's bad out there
H.E: Say, what's in this drink?
C.H: No cabs to be had out there
H.E: I wish i knew how--
C.H: --Your eyes are like starlight now--
H.E: --To break this spell
C.H: I'll take your hat. Your hair looks swell
H.E: I ought to say no, no, no sir--
C.H: You mind if i move in closer?
H.E: At least I'm gunna say that i tried
C.H: And what's the sense in hurting my pride?
H.E: I really can't stay...
C.H: Oh baby, don't hold out
H.E: Oh, but it's cold out side...

H.E: I simply must go
C.H: I's cold outside
H.E: The answer is no
C.H: Baby, it's cold outside
H.E: The welcome has been--
C.H: So lucky you dropped in
H.E: So nice and warm
C.H: Look out the window at that storm
H.E: My sister will be suspicious
C.H: Your lips look delicious
H.E: My brother will be there at the door
C.H: I ain't worried about your brother
H.E: My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
C.H: That ol' biddy, she ain't gunna bother me
H.E: Wll,maybe just a cigarette more
C.H: You don't need no cigarette, it's smokin' plenty up in here
H.E: I've got to get home
C.H: Baby you'll freeze out there
H.E: Say, lend me a comb
C.H: It's up to your knees out there
H.E: You've really been grand
C.H: I thrill when you touch my hand
H.E: Oh, but don't you see--
C.H: How can you do this thing to me?
H.E: There's bound to be talk tomorrow
C.H: Well, think of my lifelong sorrow
H.E: At least there will be plenty implied--
C.H: If you caught pneumonia and died?
H.E: I really can't stay
C.H: Get over that hold out

Chris & Holly: Oh, but baby it's cold outside

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Baby Its Cold Outside

Mwahahaha!
Searched this because of one of my fave stories on Wattpad :D

Huh! When the author has real talent, all we can do is just bow and respect, right ;D

Oh, Chris Heywood is just so sexy.
He can compete Dimitri Belikov, I dare say...



Oof, by the way, I have so much studying and housework to do :/
It's so unfair.
I can't even enjoy my fave time of all year.
Ooow, it makes me so sad...
But, what can you do, huh?
;D
You have to fight for something good to come to you, right?? :D
[Many smileys today, huh! Couldn't help it! I just finished that story :D]

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