If Facebook was around for all of history.

Geek on a leash.

I know I already linked to this, but MY GOD. Mark Reads Harry Potter is my new favorite thing in the world EVER. I've often wondered how I could delve further into my Harry Potter obsession. Besides (and I admit I have done this) reading usually-atrocious fanfiction, I have read each and every book at least 5 times (and some so many times I don't think I can count using my fingers). SO. I ask myself. How can I make this series which owns my heart seem new to me? And the answer practical falls into my lap (like a Hogwarts acceptance letter NERD LAWL!!!!!!1!1!!!!!111!!!). Seeing the story through someone else's eyes is almost like reading it all over again! You forget that you had no idea what the *phucque* was going on until you realize that it's some complicated shit! Holy tangled plotline, Batman! And even though I was only eight years old when I started the  series, Mark's general punctuations of "what the fuck!" at every plot twist bring me RIGHT BACK to eleven  years ago. Not everyone loves Harry Potter, but for those who do (or always have), this blog serves as a nice little reminder as to why.

PS. I really think the Harry Potter characters and plotlines have shaped me as a person. From a young age I was always that underdog nerdy kid who stood up for the kids who were even lamer than I was. And the themes of racism, classism, sexism, and how these things can be combated with love and respect is such a mature portrayal, but it's presented in a way that at the age of EIGHT I picked up on it and have been trying to utilize it ever since. So I know when I go on my Harry Potter rants, people call me a nerd, and some even say that Harry Potter isn't good literature. But I am not ashamed to say that it's fucking MARVELOUS literature, and I will defend it 'til my deathday, because of what it means to me.

PPS. J.K. Rowling, MARRY ME?!?!?!?!

The PHENOMENAUTS: Mission

For those of you who like space-age themed psychobilly music (and you're an asshole if you don't!), you will love the Phenomenauts. This is a video from the first song I had heard by them: The Phenomenauts: "Mission", from their 2004 album "Re-Entry," but my favorite album of theirs is 2006's "Rockets and Robots," with catchy songs such as "The Year 2000" and "Space Mutant 4."

Mark Reads Harry Potter on Buzznet.com

That Twilight blog is funny, but this blog is even better: Buzznet: Mark Reads Harry Potter. He tried to do the same thing he did in the Twilight book (break it down, point out every flaw) but ended up falling in love with the series... good taste, my man. Don't get me wrong, he still points out the flaws. But for those who love Harry Potter, I think we can all appreciate Mark's take on it. As well as his borderline-awkward crush on Hagrid:

Mark Reads Twilight on Buzznet.com

Ever read the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer? Still wondering how to get your soul back? In this lovely little blog, Buzznet: Mark Reads Twilight , a blogger reads Twilight and breaks it down by chapter. I'm only on the fifth post, but so many times I find that this guy shares my EXACT thoughts on what makes Twilight such a waste of brain cells. It's a great way to validate ever having read the book, because at least you know you're not the only one who isn't kissing Stephenie Meyer's ass.

Mark, who's Buzznet Blogger name is Panasonic Youth.

Raquel Has the Will to Live: The Miniseries. Part 4: Tea

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The only thing my cheap ass bought at Disneyland this summer: Wonderland Tea: The Official Unbirthday Tea. It came in a lot of flavors but I got the Mad Tea Party Blend. It smells sort of sweet and fruity like hookah shisha. I mostly just like it because it comes in a cool box, though. Anyway, this tea is hopefully hot enough to burn the viruses out of my throat in a timely manner. Because since I have recently acquired the Will to Live, I have also recently acquired the Will to Go Out and Do Things This Weekend.

Raquel Has the Will to Live: The Miniseries. Part 3

Drugs kicked in too fast. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ