I woke up a 8:30, then closed my eyes for just a minute, only to open them to see it was suddenly 10:00am.
Ahhhhh. I wanted to do things today and I've spept away so much of the day already 😭. But I suppose if I slept over 10 hours there was a good reason for it/my body needed it...probably...Hopefully it'll pay off in reduced exhaustion.
Happy New Year! I'm late again, lol, but I do like to reflect on my fave media, new & old, every year. Just for funsies xD! This is a collection of questions inspired by various ask games x x. If anyone feels like doing this too, go for it!
Top 5 songs you listened to for the first time last year?
'Cry Little Sister' from The Totally Authorized Unauthorized Slime Tutorial of The Craft: An Unauthorized Musical Parody by Majestic Repertory Theatre
'Personal Jesus' from The Totally Authorized Unauthorized Slime Tutorial of The Craft: An Unauthorized Musical Parody by Majestic Repertory Theatre
'Trying' from Of Ashes the Musical
'Aacro's Revenge' from Of Ashes the Musical
'Aacro's Secret' from Of Ashes the Musical
Album released last year?
Cinderella's Castle Musical Soundtrack by Starkid
Musical artist / group of the year?
Pulp Musicals!
Movies watched for the first time last year? (In no particular order)
Wicked: For Good - Loved it! My dad gave me a cinema gift card for my bday and I used it all up on seeing this movie 3 times! Best decision of my life! Been a big fan of the stage musical for years (hence the username xD) and I had a lot of fun with this adaption! I lost all my bananas with that ending!!
We Were Dangerous - Found out about this through The Wilds fandom on insta. Heartbreaking! Loved the twist! Highly recommend!
The Craft - I'm super late for the party but got really into the parody musical by Majestic Repertory Theatre and decided to finally watch the movie. Really enjoyed it!
Sinners - The themes! The themes! Holy bananas! Such a great movie!
Top TV Shows or TV Show Seasons watched for the first time last year?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 - It's still ongoing and I'm having so much fun with it! I didn't grow up with the books & listened to them at 3x speed as an adult. I know the show has a lot of plot differences, but it's made me want to reread the book carefully. I barely remember the books, but I just love all the adventure and dynamics in the show.
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School - I finally got around to finishing the second season. I'm glad I did! Loved seeing my girl Tabby have her moment. I am pretty terrified of horror, which is why int look me so long to finish the show, but it doesn't affect me as badly anymore so maybe I'll try & venture into some milder horror.
Saint X - Yes man! I don't think I've ever seen a show set in the Caribbean with Caribbean characters as mains before! It was really great to see as a gal with Caribbean heritage. Loved the characters. I cried so much. Been trying to form a deeper connection to my culture this year and this was a great starting point for me, but there are triggering topics! It was heartbreaking! Definitely gonna read the book and search for more Carribean shows!
School Spirits Season 2 - Got really into this season! Very excited to see what happens with the 3rd season!
Top musicals discovered this year?
The Totally Authorized Unauthorized Slime Tutorial of The Craft: An Unauthorized Musical Parody by Majestic Repertory Theatre - I am not normal about this musical. I have watched it at least 8 times this year and will do so again xD! I love everything about it! It's The Wild coded to me! I mean, everything is The Wilds coded to me now, but this musical especially
2. Of Ashes the Musical - I'm not religious or anything but I freaking love this musical. Have not stopped listening to the soundtrack. The music! The characters! The story! My emotions!! I fear I may never recover.
3. The Traveler's Vow by Pulp Musicals - My favourite of the Pulp Musicals yet! It was so freaking good! I'm never getting over it. Freaking Itzal! I can't stop thinking about his arc.
Game of the Year?
Coral Island! This game has a vice grip on me. I haven't gotten bored of it at all yet, maybe partly coz I made a weekly schedule. Really loving venturing into cozy games. This is my favourite yet. Haven't decided who my character should marry yet.
Top 5 new favorite characters last year?
Ashra from Of Ashes the Musical
Tabby Haworthe from Pretty Little Liars: Summer School
Rowan Fricks from T@gged
Emily Fields from Pretty Little Liars (I'm like 10 years late for this show but on Season 1 and love Emily so much already!)
Bree Matthews from the Legendborn Cycle
New Ship of the year?
Ashra x Matthias from Of Ashes The Musical
Top books last year?
Legendborn from The Legendborn Cycle series- The climax! Holy crap! Chills! Couldn't stop thinking about it for days! Yes Briana! I felt that with my whole soul. Made me reflect on my ancestry a lot. A straight up life changing book! Very excited to continue with the series!
Unlocked from The Keeper if the Lost Cities series. Just loving this series! I may reread!
Just good memories & personal reflection under the cut:
Best month for you this year?
Probably April because I got to see a Starkid concert live for a second time and I think my soul left my body. A freaking incredible experience!
Something you want to do again this year?
I went to the cinema so much this year and I loved every second. Definitely want to do that again!
How was your birthday last year?
Another wilderness themed party at home. I wonder if I could get away with doing that again for the 3rd year in a row. It's just such a blast!
What was the most delicious meal you enjoyed last year?
I really like vegan spinach ravioli with vegan sriracha mayo. Listen, it has to be the goose one. The dragon one is delicious but fire will erupt from your mouth and ears and the eagle one doesn't have the same flavour. The goose one! Trust me guys!
What’s something you learned this year?
Read a few books on neuroscience and it taught me to keep in mind that people in my personal life can have very different journeys than lil ol' me. Definitely something I don't think I fully comprehended before. But keeping that in mind has prevented so many misunderings. There's been a sense of peace in that.
Favorite place you visited this year?
Probably Amsterdam! It feels wild to say I went to both Amsterdam and Belgium this year. This time 2 years ago I hadn't ever left the country. I had a great time. Had an autistic meltdown at the end which wasn't fun at customs. But was pretty chill at Belgium. Maybe one day I'll feel relaxed while travelling enough to visit Narnia (the ultimate goal xD)!
i think alex needs a piercing, either in his eyebrow or his nose, maybe both. lando should have a bellybutton jewel too, and probably some sort of small earring only in one ear. charles: ditch the rings, nose piercing, now! lewis also bellybutton piercing.
10 things for 10 people you’d like to know better!
Tagged by: @dittobtch Thanks so much, Rel! :D
Last Song: Christmas Day from my monthly rewatch of Starkid's VHS Christmas Carol on Monday xD! Was still buzzing from the Starkid concert Sunday, so I guess May had to come early this year!
Last Book: The Changeover. It was so good!! I loved the movie too, so thought I'd read the source material. Might be my favourite book ever!!
Last Movie: Spider-Man 2. I've been rewatching the original movies over the weekends.
Last TV Show: Smallville. Rewatching from the beginning! Started watching when I was 9 and rewatched a million times after that. But then Ouat took over, so it's been too many years! The nostalgia is great. I can see how it formed me as a person lol.
Favorite Colour: Baby blue
Sweet, savoury, or spicy: Always spicy. But would not say no to all 3 mixed together.
Relationship status: Single as Kris Kringle. Though I guess maybe he's married to Mrs Claus. But, hey, things can change! I wouldn't say no to either of them xD!
Last thing googled: "vhscc songs". Wanted to check that song was actually called "Christmas Day" lol.
Current Obsession: The Wilds and Starkid!
Looking forward to: My trip to Amsterdam with my mum next week! It will be my second time in a different country. The first time was around last christmas. I'm nervous but super excited to explore somewhere new!
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Goodnight, I do have an inkling as to who you are now anon, Goodnight, I'll fall on ya later in the form of a tiger. They still are cats at the end of the day.