STFU inner critic...! and GTFO inner sloth...!

I mean it!!!!

Ever heard of writer's block? Most of the time we complain about not being inspired. But the true problem may be anything from succumbing to your inner sloth or paying too much attention to the inner critic. Think of these two as the good angel sitting on your right shoulder and the devil sitting on your left and they each try and get you to do what they want. In the case of writer's block, the sloth is hanging on your left, trying to drag you down to bed and the inner critic whispers nasty things about your work in your right ear. 

Ignore them both and do whatever you want...

If you need to get good at what you do, you need to do what you can to shut both of these creeps up. For good. 

See, the inner sloth likes to point out enticing things like food, bed, internet LOL-cats, and other things that will distract and slow you down. 

The inner critic is not as nice and generous, this jerk tells you things like 'Dude, your writing sucks' or 'WTF dude, that's the best line you can come up with?' or 'you call this writing?... tee hee N00B!' or make you do crazy s**t like cutting off your ear (like that Van Gogh fellow). 

'cut off important body part' it said...

What can you do to shut these morons up? Well, you could start by taking a break. You honestly can't create anything when that critic-creep makes criticizing comments about whatever crap you do, you might as well get out of earshot. But don't take a break for too long because then the sloth is going to think that you are in need of sleep or other pointless recreational activity (he just doesn't get the limit, that one).  Take a well earned break and then come back stronger and tell the both of them to go fluff themselves and start writing. 

OYES U DID!

Sometimes that just might not be enough. The critic n the sloth bay both be shut up effectively but, what if you really aren't inspired? (That would be a bummer, weren't you gonna write the next 'Twilight'?...tee hee!'  Hey, I thought I told you to STFU!) 

Without sparkles...

Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, lack of inspiration, that could only be cured in time or by drastic change. You could take a vacation and recharge those writer cells and come home with a masterpiece outlined. Or you get out, out of your neighbourhood and move to zombieland... I mean somewhere else, with new things to look at.. oh heck, pack up and go to zombieland (you could write the next......wait, I think that's new!) 

sound's catchy...

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that we don't have to lose to these two creeps. Ignore them and keep doing what you feel is right. I'm sure that J.K. Rowling didn't have a little voice in her head saying 'Srsly?' each time she came up with something out of this world. The woman's richer than the queen because she knew how to say STFU to the inner critic and keep writing. I suggest the rest of you do the same!!!

I Love Horses...

Maybe not to actually own one (so damn high maintenance and I don't really like large herbivorous mammals... cows... shudder), but to draw them....  That's another story.... They are the most regal, poised and elegant animals I know (cats are great but, I wouldn't call them elegant). 

I really like to draw, I wish I could get around to doing that in my free time... But, that doesn't work for me because most of the stuff I've done in my free time end up in the bin after a couple of days. It doesn't happen when I draw for a reason... So, let's hope I get more reasons to draw :-)

This one, I drew for our newly spruced up living room. My mother wanted to paint the walls in violet and that kind of darkened up the room. So we had to replace all the sofa covers with white ones, orange curtains with white lace ones and the painting of the indian bride with...'mes cheveux!!' 

The is the first step...

White horse completed.... moved on to the black one

Crayons were a new medium for me. I used crayons when I was in pre-school, and then stopped. I worked with water colours and oil paint for a while.... this is much better as I can blend easily (used cotton buds and my fingers for this) with just about anything I can find.... so, goodbye brushes???
Maybe not so fast, I might try another one with water colours and pastel.... Now if someone would just ask me to paint something.....

Final picture

A well spent 4 days....! (yes it took 4 days, four entire days of paint covered fingers... and one ruined, T shirt, lot's of missed cartoons) I think it was worth it...!!  Maybe I'll do one for my man....! A pic of... oops I'd better not tell.... :) :) Motivation enough for me!!!!

What Albus Severus Potter wants to say...

God mum and dad, what were you smoking when you decided to name me after a fossilized, gay school principal and a stalker creep with a lame haircut? I know you are all about being noble and showing your gratitude but seriously, couldn't you have taken the first letter of their names and build something cool like, like... i don't know 'Scorpius' for instance? Okay, bad example. That name sucks too (but less than mine cause Malfoy makes fun of me while I keep my mouth shut, I seem to have inherited that from you guys while I haven't inherited any of that 'wit' which is highly useful in Hogwarts).

But come on guys, why couldn't you have built a memorial or written a book or something instead of letting me deal with all the gay jokes.
I'm sure that those two are having a great laugh from whatever after life they ended up in.

Gee, thanks mum and dad couldn't have asked for anything better.....(I have been blessed with sarcasm though) 

Top 10 on my favorite songs list...

I can't really pick out one song and say, this is my favorite songs. These are currently on the top of the frequently played list on my music player.

#10 Zombie by the pretty reckless

I found this band in a crazy way. I am an avid reader of yahoo's OMG and Taylor Momsen makes frequent appearances on the 'What were they Thinking?' segment and I decided to check out what her band was when i saw a picture of her wearing an over-sized shirt (only an over-sized shirt). I love her voice by the way.

#9 Lacrymosa by Evanescence

I had to deal with the creative genius of W.A. Mozart while I was taking classical music lessons and the Lacrimosa section of his Requiem was the first piece of Mozart I ever played. Amy Lee did a great job on this.

#8 The Diary of Jane by Breaking Benjamin

I love this song, and the acoustic version as well. The video? Meh. Not so much. I don't like any of the band's other songs either.

#7 Where I stood by Missy Higgins

This, i stumbled on while watching an episode of Pretty Little Liars. Great song, currently my ring tone. I know that some of these songs are old but, I sort of rely on TV shows for my dosage of new music.

#6 Stripper by The Soho Dolls

Another song that I came across while indulging in my guilty pleasure, Gossip Girl (Season 1 - Victor, Victrola). I Loved the episode too.... and Blair's shoes...!

#5 Hide and Seek Imogen Heap

This was a difficult find. I first heard this on Gossip Girl (Big Surprise) and found the butchered version first. I had no idea that this Derulo fellow took it from Imogen Heap until I googled the lyrics and got directed to this. Lovely, weird song with some of the best lyrics I've ever seen.

#4 Sky is Over by Serj Tankian

I'm not much of a System Of A Down fan, (I particularly have an aversion to that guy with the braided beard) but, this is definitely catchy. Nice work with the piano too. I was half expecting him to chop it with an axe. He still looks odd though.

#3 I hate everything about you by Three Days Grace

I know that this is like, old. But, it's still on the top of the list after 4 years. That's got to count for something don't you think? The video sucks by the way. I pictured a Gothic wedding where everybody's wearing black and emo make up. That would have suited the song more... Cracking song though!!!

#2 The Outsider by A perfect Circle

Heard this first on the resident Evil 4 - Afterlife Trailer, (yes, I like zombie movies, 28 days later, Shaun of the dead and Zombieland) and I knew it was by A Perfect circle (even though I'd only ever heard one of their songs) and was hooked on this ever since. I don't usually like the remix versions of any song but, this one just blew me away. Great lyrics (Suicidal Imbecile, Medicated Drama Queen to name a a catchy few phrases) and great concept. I liked the video too(Bikini bandits), even though it was not what I expected.

#1 Passive by A perfect Circle

I Love Keanu Reeves (Sorry Boyfriend... this started in like, 5th grade) so, of course, I watched Constantine and heard it in the scene where Constantine walks in to the bar.  I can't stop listening to this one. Yes, it's old, but still, it's a great song with great meaning. I don't know why I don't like any of the other songs from this band... considering the fact that the only two that I do like are on the top of the list.

I'm changing my ring tone! to Passive. ;-)

Move Over...

So you want to move. Have you thought about all of the complexities that might arise? What complexities? 

srsly??

Well, there are a bunch of things that can go wrong when you're attempting to move to a new house. Still not sure? How about, Damaging your entire collection of ceramic cats... or ending up killing all the fish in your fish tank... Okay how about, having to take a whole month off work to sort things out after the most disorganized move of the century and ending up losing your job? (plus, since you spent the entire month unpacking all the crap from your previous house without actually socializing with your new neighbors, the're gonna think you're some sort of a a creepy hermit or something, yes, even the hot one across the street! Trust me, it's not the right message to send.)

First things first, 

Find yourself a good mover. I personally recommend one of those Man with a Van deals. They are totally cheap, easy and also really quick to arrange. You'll save a lot of time with one of these deals if you don't have a lot of fancy furniture items to be transported. It's totally OK to hire a removalist if you have a 4foot harp, a Baldwin Grand piano and a wall aquarium or anything fancy+expensive+antique to pack. Trying to pack items such as these on your own could cause damage and all sorts of unnecessary drama. You'll be left alone to work on your appearance (for the benefit of your hot neighbours) while the professionals handle the dirty work.

You'll get some help too...

Take only what you need,
You really don't want to take that massive pile of old magazines in to your new place do you? Throw, sell or give away anything you don't need.

Really? Gardening?

Pack ahead,

You wouldn't want to start packing the day before you leave. Make a time table and start separating and packing things at least a week earlier to save a lot of time while letting you decide what to take and what to leave lying on your lawn and avoid looking like this,

...u did fowget to bring mah Litterbox...!

Once you have moved to your new house, unpack IMMEDIATELY. That way, you can settle in to your new life quickly and have time to socialize and make new friends. Taking walks or drives around your new neighbourhood will allow you to meet new people and to get familiar with your surroundings...

..ur new here aren't u?

Make your new home look as inviting as possible. Arrange furniture, re-paint, redecorate and personalize as much as you can to make the place feel like home to you.

...and I Likez it!!

Finally, Now that you're all settled and the star of the neighbourhood. Enjoy your new life and make the most of it!!!

Important Note : Ant Proof your new house.

The best professional help you can get

Removals company

Top 5 on my 'must avoid' list

#5 crowds

While I have nothing against parties, clubs and other social gatherings, I cannot stand getting thrown together with random strangers. I totally wouldn't mind hanging out with a bunch of friends or a crowded dance floor, but when it comes to crowded streets, public transportation and other less appealing crowded situations, I think I'll pass.

#4 Direct sunlight

No I'm not a vampire, I just don't want to get my face fried and shriveled to a prune thank you very much. I really hate going out on the bright sunny hours of the day where it is highly likely for me to boil inside my clothes and get tired in an instant. more than once, I've been on the brink of fainting when I'd been out during the sunny hours. I'd much prefer dusk. Put this and crowds together and I'd be running for a dark and quiet place.

#3 Black smoke, Black water

I don't know how to explain just why this creeps me out. Maybe because it kind of would look like the terror at number 2 in large volumes. I know, the picture I picked out to display doesn't intimidate much (not even me), I only selected that because I'm too much off a wuss to look at a better looking one.

I won't be diving in something that looks like that anytime sooner...

I also have an aversion for non-transparent water. I'd give up swimming without batting an eyelash and drown rather than swim in something like this 'shudder'. But still, I'd prefer this to....


.... #2 Mammary clouds

Would you look at that?? Doesn't that creep the hell out of you? Honestly, I would DIE if I laid eyes on something so horrific in real life. I linked the Google Image results page because I couldn't bring myself to look at pictures of this monstrosity (let alone pick one out of the lot). If you can look at this creep fest without cringing  once, well, kudos to you because I would certainly be running away if  ever I am  unfortunate enough to come across something like this. Thank GOD these kind of freaky clouds don't appear in Sri Lanka.

#1 Worms and other all animals without legs

For me, worms and mammary clouds should both be in the top of my list. But unlike mammary clouds (which is a recent addition, but makes up for it in creepiness), worms have been creeping me out since I  accidentally touched one while digging a hole in my front yard when I was a toddler.

Not this cute!

I also don't like snakes, slugs, caterpillars, maggots and those lizards with teeny legs (oh why did i start this post??). Well, perhaps, don't like is a bit of an understatement. It's more like 'severe hatred' topped with a burning desire to run away...!!! In case anyone was wondering why I hate gardening, well, there you go.

Note to Ant - You didn't make the list cause you have legs. :-p

To be superstitious or Not to be superstitious...

I'm not superstitious. I don't believe in horoscopes or moon charts and throw salt over my back whenever a black cat crosses my path (I think that's what you're supposed to do, to ward off bad luck). But I certainly do believe in jinxes. Like, if you wear the same ring for four days in a row and you have perfect weather and have (kinda) OK days, I tend to pin it on the ring and say 'this ring is lucky' and end up wearing that practically everyday (even when it clashes horribly with what I'm wearing)

I don't know if it's just me or what, but there's this certain body spray that smells awesome (Volare, Oriflame), whenever I wear that, I end up having horrific transportation issues. One time, I took a train with my Aunt and it turned out that my aunt who rides the train to work every single day, had taken a wrong train and we had to change the train, twice. What do you call that???

Volare by Oriflame, bad luck in a spray can?

I ended missing buses and having to squeeze in to the most uncomfortable crowded buses over the course of the next few days that I wore it. Then, I had no choice but to give the thing away to someone (She's fine by the way). Maybe I associated it with that horrible train event and jumped in to a conclusion but, the strange thing is. I never had trouble again.
I also find that the 'Third Time' is lucky for me (in a lot of ways).
I read somewhere that the brain tries to find patterns everywhere, which kind of created the Rosarch test to test for underlying thought disorders. (I took it and was proven negative for psychosis, in case you were wondering, HA!) So I guess that's what makes us so desperate to find all these weird connections (astrology anyone?) and come up with all kinds of determinants for good luck (four leaf clovers, horse shoes) and bad luck (Black cats, ladders).

But I'm pretty sure I'm not making it up when it comes to that annoying ANT, (http://behindtheoperamask.blogspot.com/2011/03/stalked-by-ant.html). He brought me a present today. A bread crumb, ain't that sweet? :) But he brought friends too, a bunch of tiny almost impossible little buggers who climbed up my arms and crawled on my face (little creeps).

Well, Hope the rest of you have a lucky week!!
TTFN

Parodies...

Either you love 'em or you hate 'em.  It all depends on whether you are a good sport (That means we can count out all those Twilight fans). To me, It doesn't matter whether I like the original or not. I always love the parody version. Just recently I watched a bunch of these finger puppet parodies of Gossip Girl and had a good laugh. I love Gossip Girl but these parodies totally brought out the TVshow-ness in them.

Southpark has got to be the most experienced parody maker of all time.. So far they've parodied Inception, Jersey Shore, Twilight (Sorry fans), High School Musical, World of Warcraft, Pokemon and even Wallmart and Scientology. I would love to see if they come up with a parody for Black Swan or American Idol, that would be so cool.

Shopping hauls on youtube are actually pretty awesome because you can find out about new products and fashion trends. But that doesn't mean I don't love the parodies. Check this out,

Note : If you don't know what shopping hauls are, I advice you to check one out before you watch the parody version.

So, I guess that's all for Blogging hour today,
I'll see u upper-eastsiders in a lil' while,
XOXO
Parody of Gossip Girl

P.S. - Maybe I should do an entire post on the apparent deterioration of the Gossip Girl storyline (the fashion's still awesome)... just a thought

Awkward post....

Yeah, I'm awkward. Sometimes I'm so awkward I don't know what I'm doing. It's no t cute either (like Bella Swan is assumed to be). It's kind of annoying actually. Imagine walking on the street in some banging outfit with your hair all done and your face made up with a breeze blowing your hair back. Awesome isn't it? Yeah, it is. Until you realize that you don't have anything to carry and your arms suddenly stop whatever they were doing without thinking about it, and you end up looking like an idiot with lead arms. This just happened as I was coming back to my seat from the lunch area.
And now I've put it on the internet and I've just realized that my work mates are probably gonna see it.

Wow... That's gonna be awkward..!