Book Reveiw: Uglies, By Scott Westerfield

CAUTION: THIS POST MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

This book is set far in the future, after our generation is long gone. People are raised to think that only one kind of beauty is true beauty, and every other look is ugly. So from the time you are twelve to the time you turn sixteen, you are considered an Ugly. But when you turn sixteen, you get an operation that gives you super model good looks. What could be wrong with that? That is what Tally Youngblood always thought, and her entire Ugly life she looked forward to turning sixteen. But just a few month before she is to turn Pretty, she meets a new friend, Shay, who doesn't want to become Pretty. When Shay decides to run away, Tally must either betray her best friend, or never turn Pretty at all. But Tally is beginning to learn about a new side of the pretty world, and she's not sure she likes it. Her choice will change her life forever....

The Uglies series has givin Harry Potter a run for it's money as my favorite series. Well, more like a jog, nothing will ever compare to the amazing works of J.K. Rowling, don't worry, but I have LOVED this book, and I can't wait to read the next in the series, Pretties. I loved Scott Westerfield's somewhat melancholy take on the future and how being 'beautiful' can effect your mind as well as your body. The only flaw I found with this book was that it seemed to end at a crucial part. However, I assume that will be fixed by the rest of the series. I would highly recommed this book.

Review of 'Where the Wild Things Are'

Since you guys apparently like it when I write reviews of things, I'll do it some more!

'Where the Wild Things Are' is based on a beloved children's book, and is about a young boy,Max, who gets in a fight with his mother and runs away to a far off land where there are lots of monsters. He becomes their king and helps them build a fortress. At first,they all have a great time with each other, sleeping in a big pile and playing games. But soon, things start to go wrong when one of the monsters, Carol, gets angry because KW, another monster, has two new friends and is threatening to move away. One night, Carol gets so angry he threatens to eat Max so he has to run away. The next morning he goes home to his mother, who is so relieved to see him she gives him chocolate cake. I was only luke warm on this film. It was very deep and very profound. It really didn't seem like a kids movie. But, after you give it some thought, this movie is thought provoking. You realize that all of the monsters represent parts of him and his life, like carol is him, KW is his mom, Bob and Terry, KW's new friends, are his mom's new boyfriend, and the rest are all aspects of Max's personality. I was like he went on a journey to self enlightenment, and learned to appreciate his mom a lot more.The special effects and music were both really cool. However, to me, it seems like he messed up things at his home, left, messed up things in the other world, left, and came back to his mom. It wasn't my favorite movie, but it was definatly good. If your in the mood for something with childlike wonder and innocence, though, i would look elswhere.

More Quiz Results!

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This is a bad picture of Micheal Cera. Here's a good one!(scroll up)

(p.s., I LOVE Micheal Cera)

Health Care Bill Finally Passes

Last night, Washington narrowly passed the new health care bill into law, with a vote of 220 to 215. One Republican crossed party lines to vote the bill into law, and 39 Democrats crossed over to try and keep the health care bill out. But, despite all of their best efforts, President Obama signed the bill into law late last night. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you clearly live under a rock, so I will take pity on you and explain. The health care bill will (haha that rhymed......sorry) not only give people who can't afford health insurance a public option, but give Americans that already have health insurance the benefit of no longer being able to be denied coverage because of a pre-existing condition, or being dropped if you get sick. Despite what you might have heard from some people who were trying to scare us into voting the bill out, there are not 'death panels' or some other such nonsense. this bill will also bring down drug costs for seniors, keep health care companies from charging a women more than a man for the same coverage, and allow young adults to stay on their parents coverage until they are 27. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi added that she promised that the bill wouldn't add "not one dime to the deficit." Some people think that this is a bad idea, that the public option is a bad one, but i think its better than the coverage most Americans have - none!

New Bands I Love!

Hi everyone! As you know, I LOVE music, so i thought i might start updating you on bands i like and think you will too!
The first band i want to write about is called Owl City. If you listen to the radio, you will probably hear their song 'Fireflies', which i think is really cool. what is amazing about this band is that it's one guy, and he does the rest with a synthisyzer! It's really cool!

The next band i want to talk about is probably one you haven't heard of. It's call A Rocket to the Moon. They are great! Their song, 'Mr. Right' is my favroite. I'll post both of the videos. Hope you like them!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hdqceg71QA this is Mr. Right

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XS01qrNa0cE This is Fireflies

Balloon Boy

As you have probably heard, Falcon Heene of Fort Collins, Colorado (my home town, unfortunatly) was allegedly sent up in a weather balloon and was later found in the attic of he Heene family's garage. Later when they interveiwed him, his mother and father asked him why he hadn't come out if he heard them calling, and he said, and i quote "Because you said we were doing it for the show". Later the public learned that the Heenes called the news station before they called the police. A few days later, the mom announced that it was all a hoax. The family had been on Wife Swap two times previously, and apparently wanted their own reality show. The best part is, the believe we are all decended from aliens. They did it all for a publicity stunt. My question is why? Why did you scare the nation like that for a stupid TV show? Why did you trust a six year old boy to keep it a secret? Why does Fort Collins have to be known for this, and not for the latest rock star, or pulitzer prize winner, or a cure for cancer or something good????? Thanks for making Coloradans the weirdies of the nation, Heene family! Thanks a lot!


*I believe in aliens too, but clearly not as avidly as they do.

I'm Back!

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't posted for a while, but shool started and i have been REALLY busy. But today, i have a snow day and i'm gonna post as much as i can. Well, as much as i want to. So get ready to read!!!!!

Stream of Consciousness

Well, I thought I'd pull a Sigmund Freud, and just randomly type stuff. Here I go!!

I'm listening to the Killers right now. It's a band.
That reminds me of this icon I found that said Brunette: I was listening to Eminem last night Blonde: You were listening to candy??
Do you know what band I want to listen to right now? Panic At the Disco. Especially this one song thats called "When the Day Met the Night" it's so sweet its a love song about the moon and the sun. Have you guys heard the song "Say Hey"? I really like that song. He says "I don't wanna write a love song" in it, but it is a love song. Weird. I just sneezed. i think I have a cold. speaking of cold, it might snow this weekend. It's only september!!! Thats so weird. I'm sleepy. I got my ears peirced last january, but i haven't really been wearing my earings. i hope the holes haven't closed up.....................................i check later. i wonder who reads my blog. Besides my followers i mean. If you don't follow my blog, but you read it, leave comment. I heard on Jay Leno that Kim Kardashian posted on her blog that she wanted to have a baby, and he made a joke that a whole bunch of naked men showed up at her house...i wonder if that actually happened. Probly not. I like Conan O'brien more than Jay Leno. Conan is HILARIOUS! you should watch him. I'm hungry. I have this song called 'Mad as Rabbits' stuck in my head. I really want to see that new move of Alice in Wonderland, where Johnny Depp plays the mad hatter. I love Johnny Depp. He's an awesome actor. i wish my hair would grow faster. i'm gonna check my email.........................................................................................sorry that took so long i had twenty emails. any way i'm gonna go now. peace out home dog!! lol Fred

CAUSE FOR PANIC!!!

PANIC AT THE DISCO IS BREAKING UP!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! WHY??????????????????????? I LOVED THEM SO MUCH!!!! im sad.


well hopefully they will have good solo careers, like the Beatles did. Well, i hope Brendon Urie doesn't end up like John Lennon.

Pesident Obama's Speech

President Obama's Speech

I watched as Obama adressed the senate. I was very angry, as any dirt-worshiping-tree-hugging Democrat like me would be. If you don't know what I'm talking about, I mean I was angry at the republican senator ( i don't remeber his name) who shouted "You lie!" as the president talked about how he wouln't provide health care for illegal aliens. I swear if I ever see him on the street, I will hit him so hard in the face it'll make his feet hurt (if you think about that for a while, it'll make sense) President Obama is not lying! Why should he? Health Care reform is good! I can't believe Republicans have stooped low enough to use scare tactics. It's stupid and it's not gonna work. Makes me soooo angry!!! Just like Rush Limbaugh! And country music! (no offense to anyone who likes that sort of thing) Well, I'm gonna stop cause i don't wanna yell at you guys.

More In the News!!! Hoooraaaayyy!!!

i think all of you know where i got this from by now. So im not gonna say it anymore, but Aol still gets credit.

Micheal Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide

A while ago, i found out that Micheal Jackson's death was ruled a homicide. His doctor, Conrad Murray is the prime suspect and will probably be charged with man-slaughter or murder, if he hasn't been already. The sleeping drug Propofol is the main cause, though they think it was mixed with other sleeping pills, and the combonation killed him. I'm sorry I keep talking about this, its annoying me too, but its big news, and i want to talk about it. I'm glad all the hype has died off though.


Man Is Jailed For Yawning....................wow


Recently, a man named Clifton William was at his cousin trial, yawned, and was arrested on charges of contempt. I have but one thing to say: WHAT THE HECK?!?! He just yawned! He wasn't trying to be rude! He was tired!!! It wasn't his fault! What the heck kind of justice is that??? Thats so unfair!!! LET HIM GO!! God, this is the weirdest country.

Whoa, I just yawned. Thats funny

Quizzes

I took a few quizzes on the-n.com recently. these are the badges i got:

So check 'em out!

In The News

Again, thanks to Aol.com for these stories

Palin Calls Obama's Health Care Plan 'Evil'!!

This week, Former(thank God) Alaska Governer Sarah "I can see Russia from my house" Palin called President Obama's heath care plan 'evil', saying it would create a so-called 'death panel' that would deny the neediest Americans coverage. There are several things I would like to say on this matter, but there are only a few things I can say without getting my blog deleted. Here I go: Oh, come on!!! How can you think the President could care so little about the people of the country he runs that he would deny coverage to people who really need it?!? That is the exact OPPOSITE of what the health care reform is trying to do!!! There are millions of Americans that don't have any health care at all, and Obama is trying to fix that!! You know, if I were Palin I would lay low for a while. I don't know about her, but i don't like being hated.

Oh My God, Not Again!!

Vanessa Hudgens made the headlines this past week, but not because of her new movie Band Slam (which looks OK, considering she's in it). More nude photos have surfaced of the Disney actress. Yes, again. I mean, is she trying to get into a scandal?? If your famous, you don't pick your nose in public, you don't cuss at the paparazzi, and you absolutly DO NOT take your top of within a ten mile radius of a camera!! I mean, it's just common sense! She must want these photos out there, because no one is that dumb.

Wow, I have serious angst issues.

Critics Corner: Harry Potter and the Half- Blood Prince. SPOILER ALERT!!! DON'T READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT AND PLAN TO!

I should have posted this a long time ago. I saw it the first day it came out, like the Potterhead I am, and I meant to write a reveiw on it some time ago. Oh well.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, like all its predicessors, is my nominee for film of the year (Sorry, Star Trek). My only complaint is that it wasn't as good as the book, but most movies based on books aren't. And this one was pretty dang close. My favorite part was when Ron was in the hospital wing and Hermione was there holding his hand, even though he was dating Lavender and then she storms in.... all just right what the lines were.

LAVENDER: Where is he?!? Were is my Won-Won?! It's okay, Won-Won, I'm here.
HERMIONE: What are you doing here?
LAVENDER: Me? I happen to be his girlfriend! What are you doing here?
HERMIONE: I happen to be his..........friend.
RON: (incoherant mumbling) (ron is unconcious)
LAVENDER: There, see? He senses my presence. What is it Won-Won?
RON: Her...mio....ne. Her......mione...Hermione.
Lavender runs out of the room crying while hermione smiles triumphantly.

Though, I wished the Harry/Ginny kiss would have lasted longer. Overall, the best Potter yet!

San Francisco

Hi!! I'm a hypocrite for not posting for so long(since i'm the one who always rights angry comments on the Federal Berau of Yogurt,saying 'UPDATE YOUR BLOG!!' over and over) but i was in San Francisco for vacation, so i wasn't able to post anything. So here's my newest post.
Enjoy!

Stuff You Should See In San Francisco

1. The Golden Gate Bridge - It's really cool and fun to drive across.
2. The Cable Cars - They aren't very comforable, since they pack you like sardines into this little tiny car, but its fun to go up and down hills.
3. The Munis - By the way, it's pronounced 'mewnee' not 'mooni' so say it right if you don't want to soud like the tourist you are.
4. Fisherman's Wharf - If you like seafood and riding big cruise ships, this will definatly be your favorite part of the trip. If you don't, you probably shouldn't go to San Francisco
5. Haite Ashbury - For all of you that don't know, it is basically the center of hippie culture. If your not into this kind of thing, I don't like you anymore (jk...kinda). Why they chose Haite Street to host the Summer of Love, I do not know. BE FORWARNED! This is probably a bad place for children. Lots of weirdies.
6. Angel Island - Very historical.
7. The Bay Bridge
8. Chinatown
9. Some protesters or a naked person - you haven't really been in San Fran till you have.
10. The Sea Lions- they're soooooooooo cute!!

A FEW WORDS OF WARNING: It is not, contrary to popular belief, warm in San Fran during the summer. When Mark Twain said "The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco" he wasn't kidding. It's really foggy, so bring long pants, a jacket, and sneakers.

In The News

I got these stories from the Aol.com homepage.

Possible Homicide In The Micheal Jackson Case

I recently learned that the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) has already started treating Micheal Jackson's death as a homicide case (homicide meaning murder). The prime suspect is none other than his doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray. Evidence has been found that points to the cause of death as an anethesia called Propofol. Personally, I don't think think the doctor had anything to do with it. I think he killed himself. But, hey, what can I do?

Beached Basking Shark

I have also recently become aware of a beached basking shark that was seen earlier in the week in Long Island, New York. It was 20 feet long and had been seen circling in the water just a few minutes before it washed up on shore dead. The cause of the poor creatures death is unknown, since there were no visible injuries, but officials say it likely had some sort of illness. The shark will be examined for cause of death, then burried in the sand dunes of the beach were it was found.

That made me feel like Anne Curry.

Search Overload, Even Bing.com Has It!

By now, unless you don't have cable or don't watch TV, or you just woke up from a coma ( in this case, why are you reading my blog? Go talk to your family, for crying out loud!) you have probably seen the Bing.com commercials where the tagline is 'what has search over load done to us?'. Well, guess what? Bing.com is just like all the rest. I searched 'emma watson with short hair' because I wanted to get my hair cut like that, and it gave me a picture of Jennifer Aniston, a bunch of Emma with her long hair, and some random people with short hair that I didn't even recognize! Thats false advertising! That bothers me. Bing. com needs a new idea for a comercial.

Elitch Gardens

I just went to Elitch Gardens with my cousin a few days ago. I had so much fun! I went on my first rollercoaster that went upside down, the Sidewinder ,while I was there. If you've never been on a rollercoaster that goes upside down, I suggest that you keep your head up, but close your eyes. I put my head down, and my neck still hurts like crazy ( stupid gravity, can go jump off a cliff and die) but I don't regret not being able to see what was happening. I'm such a fraidy-cat, I prabably would have passed out. Oh, and another thing for first-time-upside-downers: SCREAM. As loud as possible. Don't hold back. Seriously, it makes you feel safer.

Till next time, have fun, go nuts, and sleep in ( I know I will!)
(Incase you couldn't tell, I like parentheses)

25 Random Things About Me

1. I can make my eyes go different directions.
2. I like to eat cold chicken nuggets. ( don't look at me like I'm crazy!)
3. I have read the Harry Potter series 3 times
4. I have a dog named Nikki.
5. I hope to someday either be a published author or an owner and proprietor of an ice cream shop.
6. My favorite band either is Panic! At the Disco or We the Kings ( if you haven't heard of them, don't worry. No one has.)
7. I play the violin, very well, if I do say so myself.
8.I've seen the new Star Trek movie twice.
9. For some reason, I want to buy a crab. A really little one that I saw at Wal Mart. They were so cute!
10. I LOVE chinese food. My favorite restraunt is East Moon.
11. My lucky number is 2.
12. I have never been out of the contiguous (sp?) United States and I hope to change that very soon.
13. I bite my nails ( yes I know, it's a problem)
14. I should have done this using a numbered list, but I didn't and it kinda sucks.
15. My guilty pleasure is the Jerry Springer show.
16. I like chocolate cake with no frosting.
17. My favorite fruit is a pomagranite
18. My Favorite song right now is '21 Guns' by Green Day.
19. I am an only child.
20. I am a democrat.
21. I am obsessed with tee shirts. I have WAY too many.
22. I'm a total green freak. GO GREEN!
23. I just got a new computer. I'm using it right now.
24. I'm a total pack rat. I never throw any of my old junk away.
25. I am not girly whatsoever.

Well, I feel like we've gotten to know each other a little bit better. Bye bye now!

HOORAY! I HAVE A BLOG!!!

YAY! I finally have a blog!!! Now people will stop bugging me to get one!!! I will be blogging about all sorts of things! New songs I've heard, movies I've liked, stuff happening in the news, and random things happening in my life. Make sure to check for new posts periodiclly! See ya soon!