Nov 16, 2005 23:02
Well...here I am...months after my last post, procrastinating, and still using ellipsis' extensively.
I am really freakin' excited about the Harry Potter movie coming out this Friday. I really want to see it. It looks incredible. It's going to be so good. No one had better get angry with it because "it isn't like the book" because, I mean, no freakin' kidding. The book is over 700 pages long. The movie cannot possibly contain all of the information included in the book unless the movie is going to be of titanic length (double meaning...I think so). So, don't bitch and complain. Accept the movie for what it is...a movie based on a book. If they get the overall feeling and essence of the Potter that is far more important to me than the details (they can't completely change it...that would be stupid...but I am willing to make allowances). I think the third movie was the best of the series by far, and it did not have every detail to the letter, in fact it changed some things significantly (the only thing that bugged me is that Harry never questioned Lupin knowing the Marauder's Map was indeed a map...he never asked...and he never learned his dad's nickname, which is just nice for him to know) but it was the best film. So, suck it up if the fourth movie isn't exactly like the book...it won't be. And, if you are truly having major issues with the plot...look at the pretty.
Now, that that is off my chest I think I will do a survey. I mean, you all have forgotten what I am like...you don't remember...so I must share with you, again. Don't look back...it'll ruin it.
Hehehehehe...looky what I found! I think there will be another one...because I wanna.
ABOUT YOU
1) Name: Julia
2) Age: 17
3) Which Harry Potter character are you most similar to? I used to think Hermione, but that's just not right. I also want to say Ron, but that isn't right either. Right now, I am going to go with Dean Thomas, because he is a pretty cool fellow without too much prejudice or anything (exnay on the making out with Ginny, though).
4) Which character would most likely be your enemy? Draco Malfoy...he's a bastard. I would utterly detest him, with a fiery passion if I knew him.
5) If you were sorted, in which house would you belong? (NOT which house you want to be in, but which your personality fits best!) I think that I would be put in Ravenclaw (when I was eleven I was studious).
THE BOOKS
6) How were you introduced to Harry Potter? Someone asked me if I had read it at a school bookfair in about fifth grade (when it first started). I said "No." I was intrigued. I looked at the back, and I really wanted to buy it, I had money to buy books, and so I bought it. That is probably the best decision I have ever consciously made.
7) Have you read all of the Harry Potter books? Absolutely
8) How long have you liked Harry Potter? Fifth grade (I thought I might get a letter...I knew the school didn't exist, but I hoped)
9) How many times have you read each of the books?
1: Over ten
2: Over ten
3: Over ten
4: Over five
5: Over two
6: Once (depressing, I know)
10) Which is your favourite book? Sixth, the most happened. Much more psychological aspects.
11) Which versions do you own? All of them...Kelly lost the CoS, though, so I am going to make her buy me another one...hardback.
12) Do you own Quidditch Through the Ages, Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, &/or The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter? I do not have The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter. The school books, I do own. Quidditch Through the Ages is really quite interesting, and it was for charity.
13) Do you think the books can be improved in any way? No. Not at all. She is a fucking genius. People are analyzing and overanalyzing this book like we do to classic literature, today (Shakespeare, for example). She's a genius.
14) Favourite chapter? (all books) In HBP, umm...I dunno. Chapters are hard to pick. Probably one where squishy, happy things happen.
15) What theories/predictions do you have about the last book? Harry's gonna die...with Voldy. He will acknowledge his love with Ginny and his friends (who will acknowledge their own love (R/Hr!)) and for the Weasleys and in his dying moments as his life flashes before his eyes the power of love will consume Voldy because it is against everything he ever stood for. Or something as equally dramatic and breathtaking.
CHARACTERS
16) Who is your favourite professor? Hmm...Lupin was terrific. I also like McGonagall a lot. Perhaps Flitwick, but I don't know much about him.
17 Who is your favourite student? Ron...he is the coolest.
18) Who is your favourite minor character? Kingsley Shacklebolt...coolest name, cool voice...I like him.
19) Who is your least favourite professor? Yeah, most people would say Snape (understandably), but mine is Lockhart. I would punch him so, so hard, in the smile.
20) Who is your least favourite student? Malfoy. Hate him...he is a bastard, more humanity in HBP, though. But, still, hate him for being naive and easily mislead.
21) Who is your least favourite minor character? Slughorn. Jackass.
22) What is your favourite beast? Ohhhhh...I really have always had an affection for phoenixes and dragons. But, I think I am going to settle with the hippogriff (yes, there are many more, no I don't care, these are my favorites, dammit).
23) Favourite quotes? Not off the top of my head. They're funny, though. And probably came from Ron (the man).
THE MOVIES
24) How do you feel about Harry Potter being made into movies? Not a problem with it, at all. A different form of entertainment that is also an art form.
25) Have you seen the movies? Yes.
26) What did you think about the movies? The first two were a little childish and trite, and just basically retold the plot. PoA was a much better film, that did leave out one to two details that I thought were important, but it was a much better movie.
27) Are you planning on seeing the rest of the movies? God, yes.
28) What do you think should be changed about the movies? You cannot retell the plot. That is not capturing the essence of the book. You have to capture the book to make a good movie about a novel. If the book gets darker, funnier, so does the movie. (I think they are doing well with it, so far).
29) Is there anything you hate/extremely dislike about any of them? Some of those lines in the first two were terrible. Jason Isaacs (Lucius) tried so hard to make it sound good, but there was nothing he could do. I even remember it, it was so corny and terrible.
"I hope Mr. Potter is always here to save the day."
"Don't worry I will be."
What kind of crap is that...seriously?
FANDOM
30) Do you like fanfiction? Yes.
31) Do you read fanfiction? Yes.
32) Do you write any fanfiction? Yes. (Astronomy Tower...Fiction Alley.) Romantic stuff...oohhhh.
33) Do you like fanart? Yes.
34) Do you do any fanart? NNNoooo.
And, I do another one, because I got all excited while doing that one.
One of those ones that I will answer because you all have absolutely forgotten everything about me...I know it.
SECTION ONE:At The Moment
1. Name: Julia (for now....)
2. Nicknames: Jules
3. Feet size: 8 Men's. 9 Women's.
4. Do you have a crush: Yes.
5. Girlfriend/Boyfriend? No.
6. Age you act: Mine.
7. Where Do You Live: Hillsborough
8. Where you want to live: Elsewhere (mountains, maybe...PA)
9. Birthplace: Durham
10. Favorite Salad Dressing: Poppyseed or Honey Mustard
11. Ever gone skinny dipping? Nopes
12. What are you watching? The Computer moniter.
13. Last person you talked to: My mother.
14. Favorite movie: Love Actually.
15. Favorite Book: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood.
16. Favorite Type of music: Rock/Indie/Hipster
17. Favorite types of cars: Aston Martin.
18. Favorite Saying: Suck it up and deal.
19. Favorite Fast Food: Hardees.
20. Favorite Ice Cream: Double chocolate with marshmallows and choc. chips.
21. Favorite Alcoholic Drink: I don't know.
22. When Do You Go To Sleep: Late.
23. Most Embarrassing Moment: I don't know.
24. Stupidest Person you know: Rob, the people who did last year's yearbook layouts.
25. Funniest Person you know: Bill.
26. Favorite holiday: Christmas.
27. Favorite Food: Ghiradelli's Mint and Dark Chocolate squares.
28. Favorite Song: What About, by Carbon Leaf.
29. Favorite Television Show: Tie, The Office, CSI, ER, My Name is Earl, Grey's Anatomy.
30. Favorite Radio Station: 96.1 Rock or 91.5 WUNC/NPR
31. Favorite junk food: Chips and salsa...mmmmm.
32. Favorite sappy love song: And I Love Her by the Beatles.
33. Favorite Drink: Cider...Coffee...Hot Cocoa.
34. Favorite article of clothing: My softball belt.
35. Favorite Animal: Falcon
SECTION TWO:The Future
1. School: College
2. Where You Want To Live: Mountains or something.
3. How Many Kids You Want: I don't know.
4. What Kind Of Job You Want: The kind that makes me happy.
6. Pets? Sure.
7. Car? Please.
8. 5 years from now? Grad School?
9. 10 years from now? Profession?
10. 20 years from now? How the hell am I supposed to know?
SECTION THREE:Have You Ever..
1. Done Drugs: No.
2. Run Away From Home: No.
3. Hit A Girl: Yes, in a joking manner.
4. Lied: Yes.
5. Stolen Anything: Accidentally or something inconsequential.
6. Broken A Bone: No.
7. Cheated On A Test: Yes.
8. Cheated On A Girlfriend/Boyfriend: Impossible.
9. Gotten Drunk: No.
10. Been With Two Guys/Girls At Once: Yes...many times...in public.
11. Been In The Hospital: Yes, but not for me.
12. Let a friend cry on your shoulder: Yes, figuratively, I think.
13. Fell asleep in the shower/bath: Yes.
14. Gone to Church: Yes.
15. Never slept during a night: Yes.
16. Ever been on a motorcycle or motorbike: No.
17. Been to a camp: Yes.
18. Sat in a restaurant without ordering: Yes.
19. Seen someone die: No.
20. Gone a week w/out shaving: Yes.
21. Didn't wash your hair for a week: Yes.
22. Broken something valuable: Yes.
23. Thought you were in love: I don't know.
24. Streaked the streets: No.
25. Screamed at someone for no reason: Yes.
26. Said I love you and meant it: Yes.
27. Been Hurt by a guy/girl you loved: Not intentionally.
28. Stayed up till 4 am on the phone: About.
29. Pulled a prank? Sure, wasn't very good, though.
30. Made fun of someone? Often.
SECTION FOUR:Which Is Better..
1. Coke Or Pepsi: Coke.
2. Cats Or Dogs: Cats or Big Dogs
3. DVDs or VHS: DVD
4. Deaf Or Blind: Deaf
5. Pools Or Hot Tubs: Hot Tubs
6. Television Or Radio: (for what?) Both
7. CDs Or MP3's: Both
8. Apples or oranges: Apples (barely).
9. Strawberries or Blueberries: Strawberries (barely).
10. Gold or silver: Silver
11. Vanilla or chocolate: CHOCOLATE
12. Movies or music: Movies with Music. Music with Movies.
13. Park or Beach? Park.
14. Hot or Cold weather? Cold.
15. Sunset or Sunrise? Sunset.
SECTION FIVE:When is the Last Time You..
1. Took a shower: This morning.
2. Cried: While ago.
3. Watched a Disney movie: Coupla months.
4. Given/gotten a hug: Couple minutes ago.
5. Been to the movies: While.
6. Had a boy/girlfriend: Never.
7. Kissed someone: Long time (related).
8. Said I love you: Recently.
9. Danced: Couple hours ago...I busted a move.
SECTION SIX:What is..
1. Your Fondest Memory Of This year: Spending time with the cool kids.
2. Your Most Prized Possession: Me.
3. The Thing That Makes You The Happiest: My friends.
4. Your Favorite Food For Breakfast: Cheerios.
5. Your Favorite Food For Dinner: I don't know.
6. Your Favorite Slow Song: "The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice *shiver*
7. Your Ideal Boyfriend/Girlfriend: I have to like their personality. They could be good looking, too. That would be great. A sense of humor is a must. I normally am not attracted to guys smaller than me. Someone who understands who I am, and why I do what I do. Someone I like spending time with and likes spending time with me. We have that "connection." Could it get anymore sappy? Oh yes it could.
SECTION SEVEN:What do you feel about...
1. Bill Clinton: Good President, mostly. Could have had a better choice in morals...and affairs.
2. Love at First Sight: Iffy. Attraction at first sight, yes. Love, perhaps not, unless in the very doubtful circumstance, that you have already fallen in love with their personality (through letters or e-mail) and have not seen them.
3. Abortion: Medical and not political issue. It should be the woman's right to choose as long as she understands all the risks involved and the results, as with any medical procedure.
4. Smoking: Will kill you, smells bad, but I am not going to be all that outspoken about it.
5. Death: Will kill you. It will happen. And, hopefully, you have lived a full enough life that you won't regret it.
6. Eating disorders: Are a mental condition created by society, friends, family, and general social pressures and insecurities. They are utterly dangerous and whomever is suffering should be treated with counseling and other psychological help.
7. Rap: The C is silent. Nah, some of it means something. I don't prefer it because it isn't really music.
8. Marilyn Manson: Is a little bit of a strange person. He isn't all that bad. I like "Rock is Dead." I can do without the screaming stuff, but that applies to all.
9. Premarital sex: Is fine as long as the people having it are emotionally ready and physically mature enough to perform the sexual act without endangering themselves or their futures.
10. Suicide: Is for the psychologically disturbed in an unhealthy environment. They do not understand the beauty of life (even the small things). And, have lost their will to live because they have blinded themselves to the joys of life.
INFORMATION
1. Full birth name: Julia Chauvin
2. Hair color: Brown
3. Eye color: Sometimes blue, sometimes green, nobody knows.
4. Current height: 5' 5" with shoes.
5. Glasses/contacts: Contacts.
6. Birthdate: 10-06/88
7. Religion: Agnostic.
8. Current age: 17
9. Siblings: 1, Kelly.
10. Siblings age: 19
11. Location: North Carolina
12. College plans: Yes.
13. Any piercings: No.
SOCIAL
1. Best guy friend: Dan.
2. Best girl friend: Emma.
3. Current crush: Ain't happenin' my business...not yours (though a significant number of people know compared to my other)
4. Boyfriend/girlfriend: Nonexistent.
5. Are you center of attention or wallflower: Center of attention (used to not...Julia's changed a bit)
6. What type automobile do you drive: 2004 White Honda Civic Sedan. SEXY BEAST!
7. Are you timely or always late: Late.
8. Do you have a job: Yes.
9. Do you like being around people: Most of the time. Sometimes, though....
10. Hobbies: Internet bullshit...like I am doing now, which will make me feel guilty because I didn't do my homework, and created less time for myself. And, I will be more stressed out and tired because I am doing this.
LOVE
1. Have you ever loved someone you had no chance with? Sure.
2. Have you ever cried over something someone of the opposite sex did? No. I refuse.
3. Do you have a "type" of person that you always go after: Not really.
4. Want someone you don't have right now? Yes.
5. Ever liked a close guy/girlfriend? Yes.
6. Are you lonely right now? A little. I can deal, though. That's not a problem.
7. Ever afraid you'll never get married? No. If I don't, I don't. I am not afraid of it.
8. Do you want to get married? If I find the right person.
9. Do you want kids? If it feels right, I guess.
10. Would you rather love or be loved? Both dammit. Umm...Love.
FAVORITES
1. Room in house: Sunroom.
2. Type of music: Rock/Indie/Hipster.
3. Location for dates: Calender. (Yes, I do understand the question).
4. Memory: This last summer.
5. Day of the week: Saturday.
6. Color: It depends what they are doing.
7. Perfume or cologne: Umm....I dunno.
8. Flower: One that will give me money.
9. Month: If we weren't in school: October.
10. Season: Fall or Spring. They fight all the time.
In the last 48 hours have you..
1. Cried: No.
2. Bought something: Yes. Lunch and cider and coffee.
3. Gotten sick: No.
4. Sang: Yes.
5. Said I love you: Yes.
6. Wanted to tell someone you loved them but didn't: Yes.
7. Met someone new: Yes...kinda.
8. Moved on: No.
9. Talked to someone: Yes.
10. Had a serious talk: Yes.
11. Missed someone: Yes.
12. Hugged someone: Yes.
13. Kissed someone: No.
14. Fought with your parents: No.
15. Dreamed about someone you can't be with: Yes.
16. Had a lot of sleep: No.
You know all about me...again. I am a fucking retard. YAY! Let's do stupid shit on the internet instead of homework or college apps to make Julia even more stressed out! YAY! YAY! YAY! FUCK!