Kids These Days

(Heads up, this post isn't really about fandoms, sorry. But I suspect it applies to most of my readers, and I feel like it needs to be said.) I was inspired to write this post by a play I found on AO3 called "#kidsthesedays" (click here to read the play or here to go to the author's tumblr. Tell her vortexofdeduction sent you.) You should definitely read the play, but all the same, I'll give you a basic summary. The play shows that times and situations change, but one thing remains constant: parents complain about "kids these days" and their "crazy" obsessions, activism, etc. The truth is, it's not kids these days, it's kids all the time. Also, we aren't just kids, we are the people who have to live with previous generations' mistakes. We are the ones who will change the world. And it's about time we did.

I can't tell you how frustrated I am when someone criticizes me for using an iphone or going on the internet or complains about how addicted to technology "this generation" is. Technology is a great thing, and it's perfectly acceptable to use it a lot; every generation has adapted to new technology and new information, but it's the older generations who complain because they refuse to see the world as different from the way it was when they were kids. Technology is great; it's provided us with information, communication... much more than just "stupid games".

A while ago there was a photoset going around on tumblr called "#this generation". It made me angry because it's the exact argument I've just been railing against. However, tumblr responded. I now show you a combination of the originals and the responses.

That's just a few, but you can find more at http://ifunny.co/fun/6nBstAIp2

I don't know about you guys, but I know that I have a voice and I'm not afraid to use it. I am not just a kid. I am a strong, independent young woman who will fight for justice and equality. You can blame me, pretend I'm just a harmless little girl who cares about fandoms and spends all her time on the internet and will never do anything worthwhile, but I don't care. I exist and act regardless of your opinion. I hope each one of you is willing to stand up for yourself and others.

Favorite Moments From The SuperBowl

I'm really more of a fangirl than a sports fan, but I did watch the SuperBowl. I mainly just watched it because SuperBowl parties have good food, but I did pay some attention to the game. I also checked my twitter feed to see what other people were saying. These are a few of my favorite moments from twitter, commercials, and the game itself.

Twitter

Referring to this Nissan ad and this Toyota ad

Commercials

Chevy Commercial "Blackout"

Budweiser Commercial "Lost Dog"

Coca Cola: Make It Happy

Middle Seat - Dorito's SuperBowl Commercial

Weight Watchers - All You Can Eat

NO MORE's Official SuperBowl PSA

Kia Sorento: The Perfect Getaway

T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling

Bud Lite: Real Life Pac-Man

The Game Itself

Actually, there's only one part of the game I found spectacular, and it's Jermaine Kearse's insane catch in the fourth quarter.

Happy (Mellophone)

It's not fandom related, but I've been working on this for ages, so I thought I'd share it anyway. I recorded myself playing "Happy" on mellophone.

If you can't read it embedded, click this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gH_88cqmYrE

New Year's Resolutions

Happy New Year! One of the traditions for the new year is making resolutions. Most people don't keep those resolutions, but at least they try. With that in mind, here are my New Year's Resolutions.

• Spend less time on tumblr and more time on this blog. Specifically, I want to spend twice as much time on my blog as I do on tumblr. I found a google chrome extension that tracks how much time I spend on websites (leaving a tab open while you're on another website doesn't count), so I can hold myself accountable.
• When I am on tumblr, spend less time liking/reblogging and more time creating original content.
• Spend 30 minutes each day writing my story. Yes, I recently started writing an original story (i.e., not fanfiction). I'm not giving details right now because 1) I don't want my idea to get stolen and 2) I'm not very far in, so details may change significantly. (If you really want details, you can message me in a private post on Google+.)
• Practice my French Horn more. In each practice session, I'll spend 10 minutes on scales, 30 minutes on concert music, 5 minutes on sight reading, 5 minutes on technical stuff, and 10 minutes on music for fun. (I'll also spend time on SmartMusic, if I have any to do, which will vary depending on the difficulty of the music.) I will have at least 3 practice sessions a week.
• Do what I can to decrease prejudice (racism, sexism, etc.) in myself and others. This may include keeping up to date with news about social issues, writing about social issues (on tumblr, twitter, etc.), engaging in discussions with others, and donating time or money to organizations that will decrease prejudice.
• Be more cheerful. This one is going to be really hard, but I'll try.
• Save up money to go see Les Misérables live (this may take more than a year). I'll need to save up a lot because tickets are expensive and it will also cost money to get to a place that shows Les Misérables.
• In order to achieve the previous goal, I resolve to get a job (my first job. How exciting!).
• Walk 2 miles a day. My sister resolved to walk 4 miles a day, so I just have to walk with her half the way.
• Write more letters. Yes, letters. On pencil and paper. They're much more personal and also more exciting for the person receiving them.
• Write more poetry. Especially for other people.
• Compliment people more.

So, that's what I've got for now. What are your resolutions?

UPDATE: It is now June. Let's see how I've done.

• Haha no. I still spend too much time on tumblr.
• Yeah also no.
• No, but I have made progress on my story. I write as inspiration strikes.
• Haha that definitely didn't happen.
• I do that every day.
• Maybe a little, but probably no.
• GOAL ACHIEVED! I have more than enough money.
• GOAL ACHIEVED! I work at a pizza place.
• Yeah no I'm still a couch potato.
• Eh not really.
• Didn't happen.
• Also didn't happen.

Conclusion: I'm pretty bad at fulfilling New Year's resolutions.