Thread:Neildown/@comment-1427879-20150428150929/@comment-1427879-20160109212811

Oh my goodness...at what point will I learn to save my reply somewhere before posting? Stupid wiki swallowed my long answer. Anyway, here goes.

From what I've heard, the book Wicked is based on is even worse in terms of PG-13 rating etc. I just really like the music (which I'm actually listening to right now). I do admit to a nostalgia bias since I've been listening to it since middle school, but you have to appreciate the power anthem of Defying Gravity, or the friendship emotions of For Good. That's true, a lot of fairy tales are incorporated. I do enjoy revamped or combined fairy tales for the most part...that is except for Into the Woods, which is just annoying on multiple levels.

That's a really good point. I know that both are out on Redbox though, which is much cheaper, if you have one near you. At least AoU is on Netflix if you have access to that. If not, online (and less legal means), always work great. Though I did watch Antman over break and even though I had low expectations, I was still disappointed. Maybe I'm too picky. CAPCOM does sound interesting. I suppose that means you haven't seen The Force Awakens yet either (my family are such movie nerds, oh my goodness). Are you a Star Wars fan?

Oh, that's very true. Also, now I want to watch a teens + cabin in the woods espionage flick. Execution is definitely the key (which also applies to most writing, maybe even life. Haha, I'm so profound). Even if the scenario is genuinely cliche, if well done, the majority of the audience can hopefully look past it and enjoy it anyway. I'll definitely keep that in mind.

Ha...ha. Yeah, about that. I made it halfway through November (got 17k) before the most intense finals week/month in my school career thus far hit and I decided to discontinue NaNo for the sake of my sanity. I am glad with what I got done before that though, so hopefully now that I've rested I can get back into it. Yes, you should definitely write!

About your NaNo page...I was looking at it the other day, and was curious about something you said. You mentioned having a point where you doubted, but then was reaffirmed in your faith. I completely understand if this is too personal, but would you mind telling me more? I'm only asking because I went through a similar spiritual struggle last spring, and I guess I want to hear other peoples' experiences. Their doubts as well as their affirmations. Again, if it's too personal, that's totally fine.

Ah yes, the many distractions of the internet. I'm rarely on Fb (as you may have noticed), but there's plenty of other distractions out there. RW isn't as big of a distraction as it used to be for me, for better or worse. It's probably because I now feel ancient since I'm not as connected with the newer generation. Like LordTBT's question the other day? All these youngsters counting months and we're over here with graying fur and cobwebs counting over half a decade.

Oo, that sounds fun. At least the customers appreciated it. I might have dressed up for work, but it completely skipped my mind. Oh well.

My Halloween was pretty good though. I mean, I just stayed home with my roommates and watched movies, but I did get candy and dress up in case we got visitors (we got two groups, so I consider that a success). I dressed up in my "medieval warrior" outfit which I made with my mom for my 12th medieval-themed birthday party. Historic event actually, considering that's when I got High Rhulain and first dived into Redwall. We know how that ended. I also had my Damascus short sword which I also made, though more recently.

My Christmas was also good. I got to spend a month with my family, relaxing and having various festivities. My family is actually hosting two foreign exchange students right now, which was different, but fun. Always good to celebrate the reason for the season, practice old traditions, and hang out with family. How was your Christmas? And, for that matter, Happy New Year!