Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight...

- From "Sailor Moon"

So, I decided today that I wanted to make a series of posts about tv shows that I like/am currently interested in, to clear up my writer's block as I finish my future award-winning book. As a disclaimer, I'd just like to say that these are in no way reviews, they are rants, and they will most certainly contain spoilers. So turn back now if you HATE spoilers (and rants for that matter). If not, well then sit back and enjoy.

As you may have guessed, the first in my series is Sailor Moon. Oh Sailor Moon. There is so much to say here that I might end up with more than one post. Come to think of it, this will most likely happen for the other tv shows I plan on blogging about.

To start off, I'd just like to say that I've actually come to enjoy Sailor Moon. I wasn't going to go back and watch from the beginning, but then Gina started telling me all about it again and there I was... trying to make my way to episode 30, which I'll explain in a moment.

Secondly I'd like to say that I appreciate that this is originally Japanese, and to be fair, the voice acting is not half bad. But it really really bothers me whenever they talk about Tuxedo Mask and place the emphasis on "Mask." Like, whenever Sailor Moon sees him, she gets those big heart eyes, and says "Oh, Tuxedo MAAASSSK, you're HERE." Weird emphasis placement freaks me out a little, not gonna lie.

If you're anything like me, you will not get Tuxedo Mask at all. Because, come on, we all knew he was Darien by day. But like, in the first few episodes, Tuxedo Mask was like this romantic god-like hero, who was ALWAYS there whenever she was. But Darien was really just a jerk to her, and generally it was unprovoked. And then I would always ask myself why he was so mean to her. I mean, granted she's very annoying at the beginning, but generally she didn't even have to do anything before getting called "Meatball Head."

It starts to make sense after a while of course, when you realize that Darien honestly has no idea that he's Tuxedo Mask, or who he is at all. For the sake of romance, you ignore the HUGE age gap between Darien and Serena, and start wondering if they'll ever figure out who the other person really is. And if they will be together in the end.

Of course, throughout the show, the girls always have to be obsessed over some boy or another. Serena always has this ridiculous crush on Andrew (despite Tuxedo Mask's romanticness and heroness). And she just goes on and on, but there's like... no chemistry. And then at one point, she and Lita are both like fawning over him, even though he's got a girlfriend who's moving to Africa and... ugh! The whole thing. Andrew just seems like an unnecessary complication for Serena. It would have been better if they tried to put a little more back and forth between her and Darien, and then she'd be like, "I kind of hate Darien, but he's kinda cute, but I love Tuxedo MASK," and when she finds out they're the same person... poof! Instant success. But anyway...

By the time you get to episode 30, you pretty much know what's gonna happen, but it's fun watching the characters find out. In case you haven't seen it: Darien finds out Serena's Sailor Moon, and Serena finds out he's Tuxedo MASK. Also, she's the moon princess. But Luna, despite being a posh, talking cat, was too stupid to know it.

Oh, and they were lovers at one point, and pretty much are still in love. Sorry Sailor Mars, but you just weren't meant to be with Darien or Tuxedo Mask. (Did I mention they were kinda dating, which really bugged me because Raye kind of only did it to annoy Serena?) Anyway... Together forever, yay! Well of course, this is only a brief run-down of the first season.

So anyway, I haven't even really talked about the other Sailor Scouts, but I think that will have to wait for my next blog. So be looking for it!!

- Never running from a real fight, she is the one... Sailor Moon!

I'll be in my studio, studio

- Spongetta

Sorry to anyone who will have that in their heads for the next two weeks. At least it's better than... umm... uhh... well anyway, can't wait till Glee makes a version of it.

But seriously though, if you can't find me, I most likely would be in my studio. My studio being my bedroom of course. Let me tell you, my room has lousy acoustics. For anyone who's listened to my songs, you'll know I always use a least a little bit of reverb. I pretty much have to. Otherwise, it just sounds disgusting. Thanks to my sister and her husband, I have a great mic and recording program that I'm quickly learning to use.

(Ok, well that's kind of a half lie. When I first got the program, I kept asking Joel how to do like, everything, and he was like "read the manual, it's really helpful." And I tried to. I still couldn't figure it out. So I would call him and be all like, "Joel, I really just really need to know how to do this," and he'd sigh and walk me through it.)

So most mornings that I'm not working, I sit in my studio either practicing, recording, or posting snippets of me covering popular songs on my friends' facebook walls. I say "snippets" because facebook has never allowed me to post anything over 1:06, and usually has to be less than like 40 seconds, which is really barely enough time for a chorus. But I manage. Because my fans need me. Obviously.

Speaking of work... since everyone asks me all the time - yes I do enjoy it. Greatly. Other than feeling like I'm seriously developing a case of carpal tunnel from scanning books (my dad always says "Happy scanning!" whenever I leave for work), I really do like it. I think what I like most is seeing so many faces. Granted, some of them aren't very pleasant (and I'm not speaking physically). But a lot of them are really nice to me. I can't count how many times someone has called me sweet for offering to renew books that are due the next day, or just for telling them I liked their choice.

Technically, we're not really supposed to comment on things people take out. But sometimes people ask me if I've read/seen it, or get really excited and tell me how awesome it is, or why they're taking those things out, and then I'm socially obligated to comment back, but I always keep on the positive side so that I always make the library look good. Other times it's just really slow, and I'm desperate for conversation, so I'll say "that is a great choice, by the way," and that usually gets people talking.

Anyway, people are generally nice to me. (Sometimes the men are a little too nice to me. Whenever my co-workers notice, they'll say "Did you flash your ring at him?") So yes, I really do enjoy spending time at the library. And man, do I bring home a lot of books. Like a ton. More than I should really, since I always feel like I never have time to record music. But-but... I like books!!


Uh! Uh! In my studio, studio!

Open up those wings, you're gonna fly

- Joel Wright

Changed my template again...
Yes, I've gone back to a pinkish background. Deal. It's not that I like pink better than other colours. (My favourite colour is actually yellow, we all know that.) But pink just seems to suit me better I guess. Plus it's pretty!

I'M GETTING MARRIED!
Two weeks ago yesterday, my boyfriend proposed to me. And of course I said yes. I said it very quietly, but he heard it. And he knows how much I want to. While most of the time the future is very scary to me, I can be certain of one thing: I will get married to the man of my dreams. And I know we'll take care of each other. See? Much less scary.

Recording tip #1
A few weeks ago, I discovered that adding reverb to a song you've just recorded makes it sound ten times better and more professional. Even if it's barely noticeable, and even if it's a lot. Makes a huge difference. I think that's the one thing that every closet recording artist should know. I mean, yeah it should be good, and well-performed and all that. But reverb is really the key to making a listenable song.

The library
I work at a library. It's sometimes very tedious (trust me on this), and sometimes challenging (which is a good thing). But my favourite thing about it is the regulars. Just seeing them and knowing exactly what they'll bring back and take out. And I've only been there about two months, but most of them know my name. But they all at least know me. You can tell by the way they smile and greet me. I guess that's one of those things I've always wanted in a job.

Looks like I might be spending an American thanksgiving this year. That could be fun!

You'll never know what if unless you try to fly.

And they called it puppy love

- Donny Osmond

I'm only going to say this one more time. I am not by any means a die-hard Justin Bieber fan. I definitely think he sings songs that are too old for him, and I'm a little annoyed that he almost sings better in my range than I do.

But honestly, I am so sick of hearing people say "Oh, but when he grows up, his voice will change and he won't be able to sing anymore." Well, I'd just like to point out a few things. For one thing, men's voices are different than women's. If a man has got a voice, it will stay good pretty much till the day he dies, whereas women have to continuously work to keep a good singing voice after her younger years.

And for another thing... I challenge ANYONE to watch this
and tell me that Donny Osmond was not successful later in life because "his voice changed and couldn't sing after that."

Honestly, give the kid a break. He's not awful (pretty good actually, if you ask me) and if you really can't stand his songs, then for Heaven's sake, don't listen to them!

How can I tell them this is not a puppy love?