Monthly Archives: July 2011

Support the Netflix Relief Fund

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Aloha

This made me laugh– but in some ways I think it’s the reaction a lot of people had. Sorry for the (again) lame post– we’re coming home from vacation today, though, so look forward to REAL posts starting tomorrow!

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HFG: Edward Elric

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Aloha

 Name: Edward Elric Source: Fullmetal Alchemist Age: 15 Personality: Generally hotheaded, leap-before-you-look. But he’s brilliant, and extremely hardworking and talented. Bio: After his mother died, Edward and his younger brother Alphonse attempted to bring her back to life using alchemy. … Continue reading →

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Please Enjoy This Picture of a Llama

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Aloha
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How to Cure Writer’s Block

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Aloha

Well, that’s one way to do it. I’m starting a novel next month– anyone wanna word war? (SANS grasshopper!! We can decide on a different punishment. :D)

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Guest Post- What Are You Going to Do?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Aloha

You’ve heard from me (obviously), my mom, and my sister (kinda)…. so it’s my dad’s turn to guest post! Taking a break from our usual llama-filled prose, he’s here to share a bit about plans for the future and the … Continue reading →

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YouTube’s Latest Feature: Funny or Flop?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Aloha

I’m not sure when exactly they first debuted the technology, but my friend pointed it out to me last week—YouTube has installed a little button on the bottom of most videos. It’s a little rectangle with “CC” on it: . … Continue reading →

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The Reality of Airplanes

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Aloha

Well, yesterday’s post looked at the ideal flight—coloring books, writing, contemplating the view in relative contentment. Reality is a little more harsh. My brother complained the entire way, the little girl behind me kicked my seat for an hour and … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons I Don’t Mind Airplanes

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Aloha

Today we’re flying to visit my grandparents for the week (and it’s a long trip). Jet lag? Yes. Too many people? Certainly. A disturbing lack of wifi from thousands of feet up in the air? You know it. But there’s … Continue reading →

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Is It Weird to Cry at Fiction?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Aloha

I only ask because it seems I’ve been doing this a lot lately. (Then again, I’ve been reading and watching pretty emotional stuff.) In your opinion, is it normal/understandable to cry when reading books or watching television? What constitutes the … Continue reading →

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Last Friday Night Parody

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Aloha

Song: Last Friday Night by Katy Perry, link (It does have a few bad words in the actual version… but if you sing the parody loud enough, you can drown them out :D) . There’s ten notebooks in my bed and … Continue reading →

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