So apparently the bug bite that I had was from a poisonous spider (likely either a brown recluse or a hobo), and I had MRSA, which is an aggressive form of infection spread by certain spider bites that resists antibiotic treatment if not dealt with in enough time, and is known to cause major organ failure and, in some cases, death.
Thankfully, neither of those things occurred in my case; the bite is almost completely healed, and I am no longer experiencing any of the symptoms. So, basically, I am very, very, VERY happy to be around to type this!!
Despite that, I actually managed to finish what I decided on doing for Skandar's b-day project. The picture mosaic that I planned didn't work out because I was unable to find a compatible software to use that wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg, so instead, I made a Google Search Story video documenting how I came to be a fan up until current time in about 32 seconds. Pretty impressive, those search stories. I'm having a bit of an issue with my converter right now, otherwise I would post it.
In other news, vacation 2011 is FINALLY confirmed as a go! I'll be out of state from the 27th of August to the 3rd of September with little to no possibility of being able to post my adventures (the house we rented has internet access, but I have got to be the only 17-year-old in America who doesn't own a laptop, so I won't be able to use it, *facedesk*). However, I'll be sure to take lots of detailed notes and pictures, so that I can relate them to you upon my return.
In cinematic news, my sisters and I were unable to swing the midnight showing of Harry Potter (CURSE YOU, MISTER SPIDER!!), but we were still there on opening day. It's pretty safe to say that I was overjoyed with how the series ended! In an attempt to stay spoiler-free, I'd say that it was as loyal to the book as I would have hoped, I would have liked a little more time spent on Shell Cottage and Gringotts (it felt like I had blinked, and we were back in Hogsmeade), the effects were astounding (it's amazing to see how much they have evolved from the first film to the last!), and 2/3 times, certain lines and moments that I had been expecting were right there, just as I had imagined them. Alexandre Desplat did not disappoint either; his work on the score was PHENOMENAL. I especially enjoyed the inclusion of the original Hedwig's Theme when Harry, Ron, and Hermione return with Neville towards the middle of the film. His take on the music was full of heart, it built where it was supposed to, subsided where it should have, and took the already-heavy emotional weight of the film in its entirety to a completely new plateau. All in all, congrats to the people who brought these films to life, because they turned out just as they should have. I tip my hat to thee!
My summer reading list has grown by about twenty books. It turns out that browsing different genres and recommended reading lists at the library is quite fruitful when attempting to find new and interesting reads. As well as some well-loved familiar books, I'm happy to be discovering new ones. It's been a very successful literary summer so far!
Musically, it's been fantastic as well. I'm working on some new covers to hopefully actually get the chance to record --- yes, RECORD --- over the next month or so! I have a friend who is a music producer, and has a studio right in his house, and we're trying to plan an afternoon to hang out and do what we do best: make music. I will definitely be posting the results of our musical labors (and, of course, insanity) as they come!
I have also discovered what I think could possibly be the ultimate 18th birthday gift: the Prince Caspian reusable sticker book. I was pretty much speechless when I found it online. Now, if I can just convince my family of my sanity (even though I doubt it exists much anymore XD)...
Hopefully, I'll be out driving soon. My mom gets horrible migraines, so sometimes she's too sick to take me driving. I hate to mention this, but the first time I was behind the wheel, I hit the van on a wooden stake which left a long, bumpy line across the side, so I'm not too terribly confident just yet. Ahh well. Baby steps!
Anyways, I think I'll wrap this gargantuan blog update up now. Indecision is currently plaguing me: should I read, write, edit, or watch LWW (commentary version, of course!)? I think I'll draw from a hat!
Hope that your weeks are going smoothly! :D
DBF out!
3 comments:
Oh my! I'm glad you're alright! My hatred for spiders has just deepened.
I can't wait to see the Skandar project. Or any of your other ingenius tech-y creations.
I hope you have a great vacation. If you don't mind my asking, where to?
Yay! Happy to hear that Harry Potter fulfilled your expectations.
Ah, the joys of summer reading. Reading is seriously what I enjoyed more than anything else last summer. Unfortunately I am STILL reading Le Morte d'Arthur, but I did take a few brakes from it so I could take much pleasure in Percy Jackson and Ella Enchanted. I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel on Arthur, though, and then it's off to the new library to borrow everything that catches my eye.
Huzzah! Megan is going to the studio! You'll have to post the beauty and insanity that comes of it.
*gasp* Just looked up "prince caspian sticker book"....that is just too cool. I love how Edmund is up front, and then there's a little Peter in the corner xD. Hmm, could this be Potter Plot material?
I'm with you on indecision and lack of driving confidence. But we'll get through it. Because we're musical narniacs and we're cool like that. ;)
Thanks all around! (: We're going to Nags Head in North Carolina...we rent a beach house there almost every year. Ah, my condolences for your reading predicament...hopefully you'll be at the library reading for pleasure in no time! Hahaha, I noticed that Edmund was right on the front of the sticker book, but I was a little too distracted to notice Mini Pete. I do believe I'll find some way to work that into TPP! And indeed we shall! Haha, I agree wholeheartedly. It's what we do! (:
I am soooo sorry I commented so late on this. Every time I would try to leave a comment on here my computer would have a meltdown and wouldn't let me post. So I really hope this one works! :)
1) Oh geeze! Stupid spiders! That must have been quite a scare. :( Glad you are alright, or else Caroline and I would have had to go all crazy on them haha.
2) Awesome! I love seeing your birthday bash videos and your summer trailer was exciting. They are always a treat via internet. :)Hope a new Potter Plot is coming along well ;)
3) Your vacation sounds like it's gonna be great. And don't worry I'm 16 and I don't even have a lap-top, my whole family shares my dad's, and I doubt I'll have one by next year too.
4) I agree about Harry Potter. The movie was great, but seemed a little fast paced on Shell Cottage, which I would love to live at one day haha, It's so pretty. Most of the movie revolved around unhappy thoughts until the dramatic end. I also liked how they kept the theme music from the other films, but it had one new track that was all it's ownn, and we could make out the new sound right from the beginning.
5) And to end this long-ish comment... I applaud your idea to draw from a hat. I shall try that some time. Have a great summer of reading, music, and movie watching! :)
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