Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Wizard World Comic Con 2016

Hey everybody!

One of the great things I've done so far this year was go to Comic Con. I've been a huge Doctor Who fan for a while, plus I love other shows like The Walking Dead, Supernatural, and Firefly (alongside many others). My father and I have made a tradition of going to Comic Con, and this was my third year going. This year was definitely better than last year since I went to a panel and saw Jenna Coleman, a Doctor Who companion who I adore.

Although the convention goes on for three days, my family only went for two days. My father, mother, brother, and I went on Saturday; my mother and I went together on Sunday. Here are some moments from our adventures.

Day 1



For my outfit, I wore a sweatshirt from Walmart (don't judge me, it's cute), a necklace from Hot Topic, jeans from Rue 21, and boots from Zooshoo.com. I also straightened my hair to look extra put-together (sike, I did it because long hair is hard to tame and sometimes a straightener is my saving grace).




My brother was very excited to meet Loki, although he doesn't seem so excited. Kids.


The highlight of my day! Jenna Coleman was an absolute delight, and she made me fall in love with Doctor Who all over again. Plus my mother really enjoyed the panel, even if she had no clue what she was talking about.

Day 2



On the second day, I wore a Supernatural sweatshirt from Hot Topic, a scarf from Target, the same jeans and boots as day 1, and I also brought my grey hoodie (I received it as a birthday present, so no clue on where it's from) for extra warmth. However, it was really warm inside so I tied it around my waist. I also left my hair natural.



Meeting the TARDIS and a friendly Dalek. (This was super cool!)

I was also able to meet many incredible artists and cosplayers, but I was far too busy to remember to take more pictures of them. Hopefully next year I can make a complete post with more pictures.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this milestone just as much as I enjoyed living it. Thank you for reading. xx

-h.m.



Monday, February 1, 2016

Music Tag

Hey everybody!

I did a tag similar to this about a year ago (about, I'm not quite sure). I thought it would be fun to do something music related again and see how my taste in music has changed. By the way, I will either be using the first song that comes to mind or a song in my phone playlist.

1. A song with a color in the title.

2. A song with a number in the title.

3. A song that reminds you of summertime.

Cool for the Summer by Demi Lovato (Not sure why, this is just the song that came to mind.)

4. A song that reminds you of someone you would rather forget about. 

I Won't Give Up by Jason Mraz * (This song reminds me of an ex-boyfriend that made me a CD and this song was on it. Cringe.)

5. A song that needs to be played LOUD.

Take Me To Church by Hozier * (Good head-bang song.)

6. A song that makes you want to dance.

7. A song to drive to.

8. A song about drugs or alcohol.

9. A song that makes you happy.

The Monkees Theme Song (If you ever watched or listened to The Monkees, you're awesome.)

10. A song that makes you sad.

Teach Your Children by CSNY * (This was the last song that teacher in Glee performed for his students, so it makes me very sad.)

11. A song that you never get tired of.

12. A song from your preteen years.

13. One of your favorite 80's songs.

14. A song that you would love played at your wedding.

15. A song that is a cover by another artist.

Iris (Goo Goo Dolls Cover) by Sleeping With Sirens (Kellin's vocals are killin' it.)

16. One of your favorite classical songs.

Fur Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven (I know this is a basic song, but it reminds me of my best friend.)

17. A song that would make a great duet on karaoke.

18. A song from the year that you were born.

19. A song that makes you think about life.

20. A song that has many meanings to you. hold you hand

21. A favorite song with a person's name in the title.

Jackie And Wilson by Hozier (I really like Hozier.)

22. A song that moves you forward.

23. A song that you think everybody should listen to.

Here by Alessia Cara (The message behind this song is really powerful.)

24. A song by a band you wish were still together.

25. A song by an artist no longer living.

26. A song that makes you want to fall in love. 

27. A song that breaks your heart.

Hello by Adele (If this song doesn't break your heart then are you a human?)

28. A song by an artist with a voice that you love.

Bulletproof Weeks by Matt Nathanson (Actual falsetto goals.)

29. A song that you remember from your childhood. 

30. A song that reminds you of yourself.

Superficial Love by Ruth B (I've been in love with this song for a while, and I've been thinking about getting into a new relationship, so this song has been motivating me to figure out what and who I want.)


* there's a great cover by Glee

Thank you for reading! xx

-h.m. 

Sunday, January 3, 2016

What I Got for Christmas 2015

Hey everybody!

Christmas has passed, and I've been taking lots of pictures of everything I was given this season. I'm excited to share it all with you! (Side note: I'm not trying to brag in any way. I enjoy seeing what other people get for Christmas, and I hope you do, too. If you see this as bragging or being rude, please do not read it. This is all just for fun.)

So let's get started:

NuMe Magic Curling Wand
From: Keran
I was given a new hair straightener for my birthday, and I wanted a curling wand ever since. I previously used a cruddy curling iron, but this wand is amazing and I love it so much! Worth the price.


Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Camera + Film
From: Parents + Aunt Lisa
I GOT IT! I've already taken around 8 pictures, so I made a display for my pictures. This camera is easy to take on-the-go and to have pictures made and kept instantly.


Geography Print Memory Box
From: Aunt Katie
I was given a memory box last year, and since then I have filled it to the brim. So this year I got a new one!


John Coltrane Tee
From: Aunt Lisa
John Coltrane is a famous saxophonist who inspires me, so having him on a shirt is the bomb.com.


Watercolor Set + Brushes + $25 Visa Gift Card
From: Shane
My cousin actually texted me and asked what I wanted for Christmas, so I told him that I wanted watercolor paints. He cracks me up. 


Farm Apple Pumpkin Candle
From: Parents
CANDLESS.


Spiced Apple Toddy Candle
From: Jenna
Did I mention that I like candles?


Christmas Puppy Fleece Blanket
From: Jenna
I LOVE DOGS. Christmas dogs are even better.


The Amazing Book Is Not On Fire by Dan and Phil
From: Yanissa
I've watched Dan and Phil for many years, and I sincerely enjoyed reading this book.


Black Frenchie Coin Bank
From: Meghan
This is so cute! Although I keep my coins somewhere else, I will definitely use it as room decor.


Volleyball + Net Set
From: Parents
I don't play volleyball, but we played the game in P.E. this school year. I love it, so my parents got me a full set!


Black and White Chevron Print Backpack
From: Parents
The theme of my room is pastel blue and black-and-white chevron, so this backpack matches perfectly!


"Hannah" Collage Pillow
From: Grandma and Grandpa
My grandparents always get me such cute and thoughtful gifts. Although the design is a bit young, I will use this pillow none the less! 


There are also some small things that I left out (socks, mugs, etc.), but these were the major things that I received this year. Thank you for reading; I hope you enjoyed!

Happy New Year!

-h.m.

Friday, December 25, 2015

Christmas Wishlist 2015

Hey everybody! I realized that in 2014 I posted 18 posts, while this year I've only posted 8. I plan to post a bit more this winter before the next year comes, and so far I've been posting quite a lot. I'll also have more time to write, edit, and post since I'm out of school for two weeks. And Christmas posts make me really excited, so I obviously am going to continue to excitedly post.

Okay, here comes my wishlist this year (and I'm also planning on doing a "What I Got for Christmas 2015" post so you can see if any of my wishes have been fulfilled). Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy it, and this can also inspire your wishlist! Let's get into it:

TRXYE Sweatshirt
$39.99
I've loved Troye Sivan way before he released TRXYE or Wild or Blue Neighbourhood, so of course I want to support him through his clothing. I've already purchased all of his EPs and albums, and I still haven't purchased this sweatshirt, although I've been wanting it for a long time.

Classic Lokai Bracelet
$18
I love the meaning behind the Lokai brand, and this bracelet is cute and aesthetic.

Horizontal Stripe Backpack Handbag Blue & Beige
$29.99
The backpacks at Target are always really cute and trendy. Any of the backpacks would work, but I especially like the blue and beige colors together in this one.

Attention Women's Auden Black Bootie
$16.99
THESE. These are adorable! I've been looking for good black booties for a while (since I already have a pair of brown ones that I love), and this pair is cute as well as reasonably priced. I will probably be buying these for myself soon.

Hair Sweater
$29.99
Shout out to anyone who watches Dan and Phil! I love this sweater, and the simple design is perfect to allow you to wear it out in public without the shirt screaming, "HEY HEY look at me!!! LLOOKK!" I prefer to be a lowkey fangirl.

Love, Tanya by Tanya Burr
$21.75
Another Youtuber product! I already own Tyler Oakley's book, Dan and Phil's book, and Connor Franta's book, so I would love to add this one to my collection. Plus I seriously love Tanya.

iPhone 5s
Price varies
I've had a Samsung phone (not a smartphone) and an iPod 5 for a while, and I'm really sick of having to carry around two devices. An iPhone 5s would be perfect, and I love the color and design of it over the 5c and the normal 5.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Film Camera - White
$79.99
One of my friends has this camera, and I instantly fell in love with it ("instantly" get it? like an "instant" camera? haha ok nevermind). I really want this camera so I can hang up the pictures in my room and have a Tumblr display of polaroids. (Don't hate me. I find them cute.)

Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
$6.19
Having long hair is a struggle and sometimes I just want a bit more texture in my hair. Plus I've heard some great reviews on this product!

Sadnecessary
$8.89
I've lately become obsessed with Milky Chance and having this album would top off my addiction.
Link to buy!


Thank you for reading! I hope you've enjoyed this, and I also hope you have a Merry Christmas!

-h.m.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

The Christmas Tag

Hey everybody! I wanted to do a normal tag post since my last post and the post coming after this one with be filled with pictures and data, so here's something a bit simpler. Merry (almost) Christmas!

1. What is your favorite Christmas film?

My top films are Polar Express, Elf, and Love Actually. I also like to watch the classic cartoons like the Grinch and Charlie Brown. (Polar Express is my all-time favorite though.)

2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?

I've never had a White Christmas, and most of the time the weather is still moderately warm in December. Life in the South.

3. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Baby, It's Cold Outside! (The Glee version, of course.)

4. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?

My family actually never hopped on this bandwagon, although I've tried to suggest the tradition to them many times.

5. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer?

Donner, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Rudolph, Dasher. (I Googled it and forgot Blitzen. So close!)

6. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?

I actually only like real Christmas trees because of the smell. Is that weird?

7. What is your all-time favorite holiday food/sweet treat?

Every Christmas my family makes special peanut butter fudge and yaasss. I'm going to take a blogging break to go get some from the kitchen.

8. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?

New York! I've always wanted to see Times Square and the big Christmas tree they put up and everything all lit up and gorgeous.

9. Do you wrap presents well?

In my opinion I do. I always try my best because I'm one of those people that judges the presentation of the gift as well as the quality of the gift.

10. What made you realize the truth about Santa?

My mom told me one day when I came home from school. I cried. For days. (I was 10, okay, give me some slack.) Nearly five years later and I'm still upset about it. "Santa" is an inside joke for my family, and the mention of that name is usually accompanied with an awkward glance my way. 


Thank you for reading! Please comment if you agree (or even if you disagree) with any of my answers! Merry Christmas Eve! x

-h.m.



Saturday, December 19, 2015

Collective Christmas / Winter Haul

Hey everybody! I've been collecting some pictures and data for some items I recently bought or received, and I thought you might be interested to see what I've got and what I've been obsessed with. (I'm literally in love with everything I got.) So let's get into it!


Indy-11 Bootie
Zooshoo.com
Originally $55, Paid $18
These shoes have become my staple this season. They look magnificent, and I love how easy they are to clean. My purse is also the same brownish-tan color, which makes them easy to style with any outfit.


My Ugly Christmas Sweatshirt
Rue 21
Originally $19.99, Paid $10
My first Christmas sweatshirt! I have dozens of sweatshirts, but this one is super festive and adorable. The material is super soft and quite thick. I'm going to wear this to a family Christmas Eve party. (:


Strawberry Sorbet and Sweet Mint EOS Lip Balm
Target
Paid $2.99, One free
Of course you need some lip balm to keep your lips safe in this cold weather. (However, I live in the southern U.S. so we're lowkey still waiting for the cold.) The CW Network actually sent me a care package and the Strawberry EOS was in it, so shout out to them! (It also has a logo of the CW on it, so it's cute and makes me feel fancy.)


Galaxy Print Ear Buds
Rue 21
Paid $4.99
I've used many pairs of earbuds, but these are taken the cake. They're cute, affordable, and really good quality for the price! I actually made a few of my friends buy pairs and they also love them so hey, I give good advice sometimes.
You may need to go into a Rue 21 store to find this exact pair.


Burgundy Love of Music Earbuds
Rue 21
Paid $4.99
I got these for a friend who LOVES the color burgundy, so hopefully she likes them!


Panda Lip Balm
Claire's
Paid $4.95
I also got this for a friend for Christmas who loves pandas, and she loves it! It's something that you can throw into a stocking or add alongside a bigger gift.
I bought this one in the Claire's store at my local mall.


Slim-fit Pants High Waist
H&M
Originally $23.99, Paid $10
I wear these almost everyday (no shame). These are my first pair of high waisted pants, and I love that they help on days when my stomach is upset. I typically wear tighter pants (leggings, skinny jeans, etc.) and these pants are tight on the legs and quite loose around the stomach area. I recommend these for anyone who wants an edgier piece to add to their closet.

Originally: $119.89
Paid: $55.92
Saved: $63.97

Goodness. Also remember that I bought many of these things over a period of months, so I didn't go out and buy everything in one go. 

I'm hoping to have two other Christmas posts coming (one before Christmas and one after) so get ready for that! Thanks for reading!! x

-h.m.






Sunday, December 13, 2015

The Best Friend Tag | 2015 Edition

Hey everybody!

Seeing as Turkey Day passed just a few weeks ago, I want to make an entire post about someone who I am extremely thankful for - my best friend Melissa. She's gotten me through some difficult things in my life, and I could never thank her enough. Much love to her.

For this post, I'm going to do a tag between the both of us. I'll be referring to her as "M" and to me as "H" (because my name's Hannah aye see what I did there) (okay bye now).

1. How and when did you meet?

M: Okay. It was in band class, right?

H: Yeah.
M: Yeah, so we were in band together and I was in the clarinet section at the end. And you were the only person in the saxophone section so we sat next to each other day.
H: I will forever be the only person in the saxophone section. *laughs nervously*

2. What's your favorite memory?

H: We're getting personal.
M: My favorite memory... I was at your house, like maybe a year after we first started hanging out and like we were just sitting and I was in the wheelie chair and I kept spinning and you were on your bed. And we were just talking and we like accidentally talked for four hours straight. And we didn't even notice until it was four hours later.
H: Yeah, we do that a lot. Let's see...my favorite memory...the first time I ever gave you a really fancy card and that was the start of that tradition. And you got really excited and you were like, "Wow, this is so good!" and you opened it and I explained everything.
M: That was the first card I ever got from a friend and I was so happy.
H: Milestones.


3. Describe each other in one word.

H: This'll be fun...murderous? Is that okay?
M: I would say that you're very...like, aesthetic.
H: Did you just talk about my butt? You're very...what's that word? Eccentric? No, let me look it up.
M: Okay?
H: Unconventional! I like that word.
M: I have no idea what that means.
H: That means "not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed." Or unorthodox; I like that word too. Very different, and murderous.
M: That too, that too. *laughs*


4. What's your dream job?

M: I would say yours is architect.
H: That's me. I would say you would be, like, a writer.
M: Writer...?
H: But not just novels, you'd write articles about stuff too. About, like, equality.


5. What's your favorite makeup brand?

H: This is easy...because neither one of us wear makeup.
M: What about the one that doesn't go on your face and I never use it? None of the above?
H: Ha ha, true.


6. What is something that annoys you about the other person?

H: You crack your knuckles, you slimy little weenie-head.
M: You can do hair and I can't. My extent of doing hair is a ponytail, and that usually comes out lopsided. It's like you can do hair perfectly.


7. If you could go anywhere in the world together, where would it be and why?

M: I think London just because of Sherlock and Dan [Howell] and just London in general.
H: Yeah! I'd want to go to Los Angeles... Isn't that where VidCon is? That'd be so fun.
M: That would be. 
H: Or, like going to ComicCon together would be fun too.


8. Favorite inside joke?

M: I like Biggums.
H: I like Biggums or sideways cat. Those are just the foundations of friendship.


9. Who takes longer to get ready in the morning?

H: *laughs nervously* We're both gonna know the answer to this one.
M: I would say you. Yeah.
H: That's me.
M: I take like 3 minutes by just putting my hair in a ponytail and brushing my teeth.


10. Favorite season?

H: I feel like you're fall.
M: Really?
H: Well, I know you like to wear shorts too.
M: Yeah, and then, like winter. Cold. I would say you're like a spring-y person? Fall?
H: I'm a fall person.


11. Favorite song?

H: I could not guess that for you. I'm sorry.
M: I don't really have one. Is yours still Fall For You by Secondhand Serenade?
H: No... That's a good song but I like another song... Here by Alessia Cara?
M: I've never heard that.
H: It's so, like, raw. Raw? Is that weird? It's not like a piece of meat. But it's so real. So you don't have a favorite song?
M: No, not really. 


12. What's it like being best friends with someone who is obsessed with YouTube?

M: Wait that's the question?
H: That's the question.
M: Well, I mean, we both like YouTube and we're both obsessed with Dan and Phil so it's nice.
H: I think I'm more of a lifestyle person, do you still watch gamers? I don't really know who you watch anymore.
M: Gamer and comedy, mainly.
H: I guess comedy too because I love Jenna Marbles.


13. Heels or flats?

H: You're flats.
M: I was looking at your shoes. You wear mainly flats.
H: I do wear flats a lot, but I like heels. But I'm more comfortable in flats.
M: So flats?
H: Yeah. Plus I'm quite tall so being taller than a boy is quite awkward.


14. Pants or dresses?

H: You're a pants person.
M: I think you're a dresses person.
H: I am!


15. Favorite animal?

H: I don't think you're gonna guess mine. Mine changed. It's not a dog anymore. Yours is foxes?
M: Yess. So... What is yours? What species?
H: Uh, zoo animals.
M: Zoo animal. Like an elephant?
H: Yes elephants! I also like sea otters.


16. If your house was on fire, and your entire family will be okay, what would you save and why?

H: Dogs are family.
M: You would probably save your electronics. Like your phone?
H: Yeah, I would say that. Either that or that box down there. Cause that has a lot of good stuff and old pictures in it. I would say for you: your grandpa's guitar. Or your phone.
M: Yeah, you know, always the phone. I would probably grab the guitar or that stuffed fox.


17. Comedy, horror, or chick-flick?

M: I think you like chick-flicks.
H: *laughs* I do. You're a horror and comedy person.
M: I'm just a hellish combination. Supernatural basically.


18. Blackberry or iPhone?

M: iPhone.
H: *holds up iPhone*
M: Who has a Blackberry anymore?
H: My dad.


19. Favorite movie?

H: Your favorite movie was Red. For a while.
M: Is yours still Ant-Man? Mine has changed too.
H: I did really like Struck by Lightning. That was my favorite for a while. What's your favorite Marvel movie?
M: If you know my favorite Marvel superhero, you'll know.
H: Iron Man? Captain America?
M: Yes! Buckkyyy.


20. What's something weird you eat?

M: You drink a lot of tea for an American person. You could be British.
H: Don't you put ketchup in something weird? Like your eggs?
M: Yeah yeah!
H: *gags*


21. Do you guys have anything matching?

H: We have those rings we used to wear.
M: That necklace I gave you in the Sherlock box. I have one just like that.


22. What's your favorite TV show?

M: You have so many. Is it Doctor Who? Or Glee? Or Supernatural? Or Sherlock?
H: I would say Doctor Who is getting bumped down. Honestly I really like Psych and Glee. I could watch those all day. Your favorite show is The Walking Dead or Supernatural.
M: The Walking Dead.
H: I can see it.


Thanks for reading!

-h.m.