Devoted entirely to driving across Texas.
Sorry, Texans, but you know I-20, that road that goes straight through you all? It smells like death. And there aren't many stops. And I swear there are skeletons scattered around, the results of running out of gas or getting a flat in THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE. Couldn't call any rescue team because the cell signal is spotty at best.
But we're the lucky non-dead ones, if you consider lucky being stuck in a car with a five year old and a seven year old currently having a heated discussion about if the smell is from oil drilling or one of them passing gas.
In my ears, all I hear are the sweet sounds of Jason Mraz and oh snap one of them is crying. I have no earthly idea why, I just noticed in the break between songs.
It's the second day, the time change is messing with our heads, and none of us have had adequate sleep. Frankly we're all pissed at life in general but some of us have better self-control.
Aaaaaand one of them has a timeout now. Mkay, that's cool.
I think we're going to White Sands National Monument tomorrow. Now, my good little readers, did you ACTUALLY Google it? If you did, you'll know that it's absurdly beautiful. Ill probably post pictures in tomorrow's post, but for now I have to lip-Synch and dance to Geek in The Pink. It's kind of a rule about listening to that song, even if you're seated, and I fear that breaking that rule would be an invitation for fate to make my cell signal spottier. Cross my fingers I can even post this.
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Wants: To sleep in a stationary bed.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Mobile blogging
For those days when you've been up since 5:00 am driving down I-95 on your way to New Mexico.
I think I'm in... Georgia right now? I admit I've lost track a bit. The trip is 28 hours; 15 the first day, 13 the second. I think I've made this exact trip there and back at least ten times before, and let me tell you; the fun part of going to New Mexico is NOT the drive. But you probably already guessed that...
But there are a lot of reasons that New Mexico is my favorite place. I mean, favorite that I've been to. I'm sure it would take second by a long shot to London, Venice, or Rome, but I'm not fortunate enough to have much to compare it to.
Anyways, the first is White Sands. I'd give you a little link but I'm currently moving 75 mph down the highway and don't know how to do that. Google it, guys. It's not that hard. Anyways, it's basically a bunch of hills made out of-- you guessed it-- white sand. It's primary use? Sledding as if it's snow. But it's so much better because it's not cold or hot; it's always just right.
Reason two:
Indian jewelry. My style (if you can call raiding the junior's section of TJ-Max having style) fits perfectly with $6 turquoise and coral necklaces. That's better than even Forever 21 can offer.
Reason three:
People. Yeah yeah yeah I love my relatives.
Reason four-- sorry, had to put you down to make a passing truck honk. So we all pump our arms and... It sounded like a bicycle horn. Lolololololol no wonder most of them don't honk for us anymore; they're embarrassed of their horns!
Well my thumbs are tired so I'll leave you with that stunning insight into the collective psyche of truck drivers.
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Trucks that honked so far: 15
Hours left of driving: 21
I think I'm in... Georgia right now? I admit I've lost track a bit. The trip is 28 hours; 15 the first day, 13 the second. I think I've made this exact trip there and back at least ten times before, and let me tell you; the fun part of going to New Mexico is NOT the drive. But you probably already guessed that...
But there are a lot of reasons that New Mexico is my favorite place. I mean, favorite that I've been to. I'm sure it would take second by a long shot to London, Venice, or Rome, but I'm not fortunate enough to have much to compare it to.
Anyways, the first is White Sands. I'd give you a little link but I'm currently moving 75 mph down the highway and don't know how to do that. Google it, guys. It's not that hard. Anyways, it's basically a bunch of hills made out of-- you guessed it-- white sand. It's primary use? Sledding as if it's snow. But it's so much better because it's not cold or hot; it's always just right.
Reason two:
Indian jewelry. My style (if you can call raiding the junior's section of TJ-Max having style) fits perfectly with $6 turquoise and coral necklaces. That's better than even Forever 21 can offer.
Reason three:
People. Yeah yeah yeah I love my relatives.
Reason four-- sorry, had to put you down to make a passing truck honk. So we all pump our arms and... It sounded like a bicycle horn. Lolololololol no wonder most of them don't honk for us anymore; they're embarrassed of their horns!
Well my thumbs are tired so I'll leave you with that stunning insight into the collective psyche of truck drivers.
Subscribers: 1633
Trucks that honked so far: 15
Hours left of driving: 21
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Adsense and orange juice
I'm currently uploading a video entitled "dominating the world with genetically modified orange juice." What am I doing with my life?
So speaking of videos, I am now eligible for revenue sharing. Ooh, exciting. I thought it would be just YouTube with money, but it's not. My entire home page is different and snazzier. Oh yeah, YouTube wants in on my profits. I'm a hot commodity.
But I haven't actually been able to make any money yet because... Well, long story short, Adsense is the devil and YouTube is the antichrist.
Well, I need to cut it short here because I'm about to go to a lady's house to meet her kid who I'll be babysitting for the next three days and (hopefully) many after that. I'm trying to save up money for a trip to Boston for a YouTube gathering. You have no idea how freaking excited I am at the thought of meeting TheMunchKym and loads of other YouTube friends. That reminds me, I need to check the guest list to see who's coming again...
Toodles, all. <3
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Days left of school: 0 (and not tracking that anymore, so leave me suggestions in comments)
Wants: To go to Boston in November.
So speaking of videos, I am now eligible for revenue sharing. Ooh, exciting. I thought it would be just YouTube with money, but it's not. My entire home page is different and snazzier. Oh yeah, YouTube wants in on my profits. I'm a hot commodity.
But I haven't actually been able to make any money yet because... Well, long story short, Adsense is the devil and YouTube is the antichrist.
Well, I need to cut it short here because I'm about to go to a lady's house to meet her kid who I'll be babysitting for the next three days and (hopefully) many after that. I'm trying to save up money for a trip to Boston for a YouTube gathering. You have no idea how freaking excited I am at the thought of meeting TheMunchKym and loads of other YouTube friends. That reminds me, I need to check the guest list to see who's coming again...
Toodles, all. <3
Subscribers: 1,527
Days left of school: 0 (and not tracking that anymore, so leave me suggestions in comments)
Wants: To go to Boston in November.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
JK Rowling is fallible. ZOMG GASP.
I was going to make a video about this, but I'm still a little bit nervous to talk to 1,200 people about a topic that has already proven to be so controversial; Harry Potter.
I know, right? It's a children's series. And while I, like 90% of the people I know, think the series is well-written and wonderful, I don't have the same emotional connection with the books that most of my friends have. Meaning: I like other books better.
It could be just because I read them when I was older, but it's probably just a matter of personal taste. Don't ostracize me yet, I'm about to give you WAY more reason for insult.
Once upon a time I was reading the Chamber of Secrets and I found a grammatical error. It was during speech, so it doesn't count. I posted it on facebook as a 100% humorous stab at my OWN grammar nazi tendencies. I WAS NOT IN THE LEAST SERIOUS.
That being said it wasn't half an hour before the comment thread following it had become a heated, 6-on-1 war against the thought of anyone DARING to criticize the BEST BOOKS EVARRRR!!!11!11!1!!!!!1
The last comment before I deleted the post was my friend warning me not to speak critically about the books again, lest the same sort of terror ensue.
The comment infuriated me not because it was patronizing, but because it was just illogical. You should think critically about everything lest the entire world turn into some psycho religious compound. That's what happens when people don't think critically.
And pointing out flaws or plot holes in the book series doesn't mar the shiny gold plaque that Harry Potter has earned as one of the best children's literature series of all time.
Now you guys know that I'm as die-hard as it gets when it comes to Doctor Who, and yet I still rant frequently about last season's finale and the giant paradox that ensued. I've teased people for not liking the show, but only in jest. Everyone still knows how much I love Jon Garcia and Brendan Linwood (even though seriously, guys, I don't understand you.)
Conclusion:
I love the Harry Potter series. (Well, the first four that I've read)
I reserve the right to acknowledge flaws in a book series without being treated like Judas.
Subscribers: 1,284 Believe me, I'm as surprised as you are.
Days left of school: 1!
Wants: TO FIND OUT WHO RIVER SONG IS OMGEEEEEEEE.
Love you all. <3 Bye.
I know, right? It's a children's series. And while I, like 90% of the people I know, think the series is well-written and wonderful, I don't have the same emotional connection with the books that most of my friends have. Meaning: I like other books better.
It could be just because I read them when I was older, but it's probably just a matter of personal taste. Don't ostracize me yet, I'm about to give you WAY more reason for insult.
Once upon a time I was reading the Chamber of Secrets and I found a grammatical error. It was during speech, so it doesn't count. I posted it on facebook as a 100% humorous stab at my OWN grammar nazi tendencies. I WAS NOT IN THE LEAST SERIOUS.
That being said it wasn't half an hour before the comment thread following it had become a heated, 6-on-1 war against the thought of anyone DARING to criticize the BEST BOOKS EVARRRR!!!11!11!1!!!!!1
The last comment before I deleted the post was my friend warning me not to speak critically about the books again, lest the same sort of terror ensue.
The comment infuriated me not because it was patronizing, but because it was just illogical. You should think critically about everything lest the entire world turn into some psycho religious compound. That's what happens when people don't think critically.
And pointing out flaws or plot holes in the book series doesn't mar the shiny gold plaque that Harry Potter has earned as one of the best children's literature series of all time.
Now you guys know that I'm as die-hard as it gets when it comes to Doctor Who, and yet I still rant frequently about last season's finale and the giant paradox that ensued. I've teased people for not liking the show, but only in jest. Everyone still knows how much I love Jon Garcia and Brendan Linwood (even though seriously, guys, I don't understand you.)
Conclusion:
I love the Harry Potter series. (Well, the first four that I've read)
I reserve the right to acknowledge flaws in a book series without being treated like Judas.
Subscribers: 1,284 Believe me, I'm as surprised as you are.
Days left of school: 1!
Wants: TO FIND OUT WHO RIVER SONG IS OMGEEEEEEEE.
Love you all. <3 Bye.
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