Fan Blog Reboot!

So Abby from Castles in the Air and I had started a Pirates of the Caribbean fanblog a while  back (with hardly any posts since then). But there has been a reboot! It is now a fandoms united blog, where any fandom (well that we are in, or most bloggers we know. Anime isn't our thing for example). From Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter, we will post away!

Also we have added another writer for the fandom blog, please welcome Kate!

We have put up anew header, background etc.We also have anew playlist up, with soundtracks from all the fandoms I could think of.

Here is the new link, to Fandoms United, check it out!

http://notjustafandom.blogspot.ca/

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Infinity Dream Tag

I was tagged for this a bit ago, and have finally found the time to do it, thank you to Abby at "Castles in the Air" for the tag!

Rules: 

1. Thank the blogger who tagged you. 

2. Tell us 11 facts about yourself.

3. Answer the 11 questions given to you.

4. Tag 11 bloggers and give them 11 new questions to answer.

11 (random) Facts:

Oh dear here we go...

1. I almost  never read a book twice (there are exceptions of course, but I have too many books to get through, I can't bother reading everything twice:)
2. I have never gone camping (not in a tent or trailer) ever in my life
3. I have kept a diary on-and-off since I was 12 (four years)
4. My favorite "nature-thing" is the sky
5. My favorite music eras are the 50s-60s and the awesome 80s!
6. I love time travel paradoxes
7. I've met Pippy Longstocking
8. I loathe flower print (like old couches and curtains you know)
9. I hate opera 
10. I don't like or watch horror movies, chic flicks or romantic comedies
11. I love dresses and skirts

The Questions

1. What is your earliest memory of reading, or being read to?

I really don't know, my Mom (being a psychologist on child development) probably read to me before I was even born! I do remember reading chapter books (the Magic Tree House series) as young as six years old.

2. Why did you choose to start a blog?

Well honestly because you did Abby! I wanted to see what it was like (since you raved about it so much) So here i am today.

3. Since this is the Infinity Dreams Tag, what is your biggest dream, no matter how out there it may seem?

I want to publish a bestseller (crazy right?)

4. Favorite subject in school? (If you are still in school. If not, what WAS your favorite subject?) 

Art is pretty close, but I will actually have to go with history

5. Where would you live in the world, if you could live anywhere?

Somewhere warm (as you must know by now, that's my only requirement), but I probably won't pick a country overrun by terrorists or lead by some dictator with nukes.

6. How would you describe your personal style?

Did you help write the literacy test questions this year? 'Cause that was one of them. I don't really know, chic I guess? If its cute I'll wear it. (unless it's bright yellow, no yellow)

7. Who has inspired you? It can be anyone, past, present, fictional, or no. 

Well I don't really know, I have probably been shaped by many people in my life, but the person I continually look up to the most is my dad, he's the best father a girl could ask for.

8. Do you prefer open plains, and sparkling beaches, or rugged mountains and wild forests?

I've only lived on the plains, and while vast and beautiful its full of nothing (well except grass. I'd have to live in the other settings before deciding on my preference.

9. If you could meet one celebrity, who would you choose?

Just one? Well I guess we all know the answer. Johnny Depp.

10. Favorite Disney princess? (Or Disney character if you don't prefer princesses.) 

My favorite Disney princess is either Rapunzel or Mulan. Rapunzel has such gorgeous hair! (I love the advanced animation so much!) And Mulan, well Mulan is noble, brave and just awesome!

11. Favorite quote? 

Favorite quotes are like favorite books, movies and songs, it changes a lot. Though Winston Churchill, Alexander G. Bell and C.S. Lewis have the best quotes for sure.

The New (extremely random) Questions: 

1. If you could have a talent for something, what would you pick?
2. If you were given the chance to be a great a subject you're not, but you had to trade in a subject you are good at what would you give up to become better at ______? Or would you not want to take the chance?
3. How would you feel about wearing the clothes you have on now, for the rest of your life? What are you wearing?
4. If you had to choose between only reading books or only watching movies for the rest of your life, which would you pick?
5. What is your favorite nail polish color?
6. Would you rather live outside in a small tent  (in all the elements of the seasons) or be shut up in a house with small windows (and the windows don't open but you still get fresh air) for a year?
7. What are you more afraid of, standing on high platforms or being cramped in tiny places?
8. How do you usually wear your hair?
9. Are you a cat lady or a dog person?
10. If you had the chance to glimpse into your future, would you want to know?
11. Would you be able to give up all social media, texting, watching the news, youtube, Netflix, email and TV for a year and live only as people did when they had only books, meeting in person, newspapers and radio to stay connected and entertain themselves?

I tag all who read this ('cause I don't know 11 bloggers) and have not been tagged yet, have fun!

~Alicia~

The-get-to-know-me-tag

I was tagged for this awhile back by Abby from Castles in the Air. Anywho I have an hour to spare so I'll get right into it.

~Vital info~

Name: Alicia Kyra Koepke

Nicknames: Lissie or Ali (really only used by my grandparents)

Place of birth: Buchholz in der Nordeheide Germany

~Firsts~

Bestfriends: Well my first bestfriend, first friend in general was a girl named Jenny whom I haven't been in touch with for years. She still lives in Germany.

Awards: I guess something from baseball, but everybody gets a "participation medal" these days. They don't mean anything. So I'll have to say, my "Most Improved Player" baseball award.

Sport: The first "official" sport I played was baseball.

Real Holiday: Well my birthday is in January, so probably Easter.

Concert: I really don't know, probably a concert outside Castle Kilbride in my town. They have free concerts for the community during the summer. It's small though, if that doesn't count then I guess I've never been to a concert.

~Favorites~

Film: Well I ................................................................

-The Hunger Games

-Pirates of the Caribbean

-Almost any Disney movie...

-The Bourne series

-Catch me if you can

-MIB series

.....what a madding question!

TV Show: Once Upon a Time

Color: Blue

Song: Oh what maddingly insane stupid questions! It changes by the hour! To even attempt to pinpoint my favorite right now would only kick me later.

Lets just say no heavy metal, German pop (it stinks) or opera (for heavens sake no opera!)

Restaurant: Pizza hut. Because pizza. (duh!)

Books: Wretched, wretched questions! But this question was phrased as plural so here's the list:

-Letf Behind: >>The Kids<< (40 books, will not bother with titles)

-Harry Potter and the philosophers stone

-Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets

(haven't gotten through the series yet, consider the rest to be on the list)

--The Hunger Games

-Catching fire

-Mockingjay

-Several old Nancy Drew's (titles I cannot recall)

-Ronja the robbers doughter

-Divergent (only divergent)

-The Chronicles of Narnia

-(probably tons of others that I can't think of right now)

~Currently~

Feeling: Tired. I was babbling in Charles Dickean again aren't I?

Single or Taken: Guess you'd call it single... I say taken by a fictional character in a more exciting realm (ya feel me?)

Eating: Saliva... no nothing actually! I must be tired... starting to get sarcastic here...

Watching: Well I'm typing this! So obvi... ... ... nothing at the moment

Wearing: A bright pink sweatshirt, black pants white and orange socks. 

~Future~

Want children: At some point. (At least that's my mind set when I'm not lying in the fetal position with a hot water bottle to my abdomen, ya feel?)

Want to be married: Yes.

Careers in mind: Teacher or writer, ... or something else. (I clearly have not figured out my life yet)

Where you want to live: I have only one 2 word requirement for this one. "somewhere warm". ( (I currently reside in Canada, a country that despite the "supposed stereotype" IS pretty cold.) Rain isn't my thing either. (My mood and energy depends on it) Guess I'm just a walking talking, breathing solar-panel-person

~Do you believe in~

God: Yes. Simply, undoubtedly, yes.

Miracles: I've seen them happen with my own eyes.

Love at first sight: ehhh.... I'm inclined to say no, that love is something that grows. However I had an instant connection with my closest friends when I first met them, I suppose the same can happen for love. But 'love' definitely needs growth.

Ghosts: Not the classic, no "Moaning Myrtles". But fallen angels do exist, and I guess that's pretty haunted.

Aliens: *snort*

Soul mates: Yup..

Heaven: Very real

Hell: also very real

Kissing on a first date: That's just desperate... and weird! The epitome of moving too fast, and it also wouldn't help me develop the kind of relationship I would want. 

I tag anyone who hasn't been tagged yet. I really haven't kept up much in the blogger world, so I'm a little clueless on who's done what.

So long M'dears!

One of those "Update-on-my-life-posts" and hello... I'm back!!!!

Hello blogger world!!!!!! Miss me? Thought you'd never see me again? I was officially dubbed "The blogger who does not blog"... it is rather sad that posting today was on my To-Do list (followed by 200 exclamation marks) and that my header is stuck in Christmas past. I do apologize. Life gets in the way.

So, I figured the  best way to break this long silence is to do one of those update on my life ramblings, I may bore you to death but heck I need a post!

I have been reading:

-The Hunger Games (loved it!!!)

-Catching Fire (I'm a fan!)

-Mockingjay (*rage* Finnick died!!!)

 -Divergent (liked it pretty well)

-Insurgent (life-threateningly boring)

-Allegiant (almost done, better than Insurgent)

-Four (still getting to that one)

And some other books that I can't recall...

Reading Bucket List:
-The Harry Potter series (read the first book)
         :Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets
        :Harry Potter and the prisoner of Azkab
:Harry Potter and the goblet of fire
            :Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix
           :Harry Potter and the half-blooded Prince
       :Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows
-The Left Behind series (I have read "Left Behind: the kids")
{Left behind is a christian series on the end of the world as 
described in the last book of the bible, Revelations}
:Left Behind
:Tribulation Force
:Nicolae
:Soul Harvest
:Apollyon
:Assassins
:The indwelling
:The Mark
:Desecration
:The Remnant
:Armageddon
:Glorious Appearing
:Kingdom Come
:The Rising
:The Regime
:The Rapture
-Finish Allegiant
-Four
-Lord of the Flies (for school)
-The last of the Mohicans

I have been watching:

-That 70's show (6/8 seasons)

-Sherlock

-Divergent

Started "The Martian" (great movie!)

The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Ultimatum

The Bourne Supremacy

(a great trilogy!)

Enemy of the State (with Will Smith)

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Home (finally came out on Netflix) it was ok
The Terminator
The Terminator: Judgement day

Movie Bucket List:

-Inside out ('cause Disney!)

Finish -That 70's show

-Insurgent

Allegiant (in theaters Friday!)

Mockingjay pt. 2 (pre-ordered on Amazon!)

-More Sherlock

Mr. Bean's Holiday (just 'cause)
Bean, the ultimate disaster movie(:-)

Transcendence (b/c Johnny Depp!)

The Da Vinci code (heard of it)
Sleepy hollow (with Johnny Depp)
I haven't worked up the courage to watch that one yet:)
Finish "The Martian"



In other news, school is at that point where it is just a draaaaaaggggg. And during the week I like to escape the stress of my mediocre everyday life by going someplace else, another world (whether that be through a movie or a book). In other words, I escape my homework by getting lost in another world fighting a corrupt government (anything beats homework:).

Also I turned 16 back in January, and there was a snow day on my birthday so I didn't have to go to school!!! I got a record player that can play records (obviously!) and also comes with a CD and tape player AND radio! #UltimateStereo and I also recieved a few records (My favorite being Michael Jackson's and The Everly Brothers).

Finally for this post, i have discovered loads of new music that i must share. Get ready for video overload!

Where do broken hearts go- Whitney Houston

I was looking up Whitney Houston songs and came across this one, I guess its suppose to be some sad break-up song but I just thing its a beautiful song, the flow of the beat and of course Whitney's amazing voice!

Nothing's gonna stop us now

I never heard of the artists before ( Daniel Padilla and Morisette Amon) but I like this version a lot more than the original.

Everything at once- Lenka

I discovered a new artist, Australian singer, Lenka. The song "Everything at once" was used in a Disney and Windows 8 commercial so it might sound familiar.

Trouble is a friend- Lenka

Another song by Lenka, I loved the beat right away, so far its the only other song I like by her.

My heart will go on- Celine Dion

I just love this song!

You give love a bad name- Bon Jovi

We just had a musical at my school "Back to the 80's - the totally awesome musical!" (So I have a bit of an 80's vibe going on)

Livin' on a prayer- Bon Jovi

The hair a getup though! The 80's were quite a wild decade!

Stars (from Les Mis.)- Collabro

I shall leave you with a song by Collabro, the most awesome musical theatre boy band in the history of Britain, and the world.

I shall try to have a new header up soon as well.

Three finger salute to you all!

(yes that's a reference)