Watching the days slip by so fast...

fantasia_spirit @ 2009-12-24T20:50:00

2009-12-24T19:50:24Z

Merry Christmas and a blessed 2010!

Rammstein ist geil :D report

2009-12-14T19:29:54Z

Yes. I went to the Rammstein concert on Dcember 6.

AMAZING~!

Interesting fun-fact: I went with my dad, who is 50, but he was definitely not the oldest guy there. Lots if older kids came with their folks, infact. I went to the bathroom and I found a girl (older then me) sulking to someone about how her mom didn't wanna go. Quite an interesting phenonema that, it puzzled me at least.

Rammstein has been around for some 15 years now, so maybe fans of the first hour? Anyway.

We had to drive for 2 hours to get there, and we arrived after 16.00, with the concert starting at 19.00. Lots of people there already at that time. We were ushered to a parking space and then had to set out for "our" entrance to the stadium.
It was damn windy and cold so we decided to just get in line and pick up food, drinks etc. inside and for now make sure we stood nice up and front in the qeue. It was a smart move with 40 000 people there :D

Eventually we were all let in around 17.15 as the crowds roared in excitement.

Inside everyting was very lovely arranged. Plenty of different foods and drinks and me and dad definitely craved a warm bite at that point (dad even complimented their cappucino). They let us walk in and out of the stage area, so after we knew where our places were we went back to the hall to eat, drink and walk around to look at people. Dad treated me to a lovely Rammstein shirt (seeing I was the one who bought the tickets) and around 18.30 we decided to take our seats to avoid pushing and pulling.

At 19.00 sharp the opening act kicked of. It was a metal band called CombiChrist that I didn't really like (and dad hated so much he actually walked out). They played until 19.30, and when they finished you could immediatly feel tension rising in the hall. The last wait was on...

The lights went out for the second time at 20.00 and everyone (including me) went crazy. And immediatly Rammstein began showing why these 40 000 people loved them so much, even after a 4 year wait. They played about half of their new album and plenty of their old hits like "Sonne', 'Ich Will" and "Du Hast". The enrgy in the stadium was manic, everyone singing, headbanging and dancing even in the sitting areas where we were. Rammstein was at the top of their game and you could really feel how into the performance they were.

I was worried that my dad would hate it (though he likes Rammstein just fine) and when my dad doesn't like it he shows it. He'll cross his arms and sulk all the way through. But he loved it!
He applauded with the rest of the crowd, asked questions about song and often prodded me going "Oh God, that's crazy/amazing!" grinning and laughing all the way through. Really made me happy to see him like that too :). he even joined in on the long standing ovation the band received at the end (and really deserved!)

Rammstein played like beasts for over 1,5 hours once again showing other live bands how it's done. Spitting and throwing fire. Strapping fireworks on themselves and dancing around with it, riding the crowd in a rubber boat.

I love my boys so much. If they come back 'round here I'll definitely be there again ~<3

*I'm still sad my brother wouldn't come though, and he's a diehard rock fan*

Muses

2009-11-09T18:24:37Z

I haven't written fanfiction since 2007.

And suddenly I have a huge urge to write again.

*dun dun DUN*

*Goes of to write her somewhat ambitious paper on politics and the oil industry*

And, and. Like I said months ago...yes, I have tickets for Rammstein this December :DDD. Words can't descrbe my glee. I'm gonna cry that night.

Overall good

2009-10-09T13:27:58Z

Congratulations to president Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize!

Also, Valkyrie Profile 2 (which no one ever seems to play) is still one of the most addictive RPG's EVER *incoherent fangirling goes here. And it has some of the most badass female characters. I have a bit of a girl-crush on this one in particular:

Writer's Block: Sick day!

2009-10-05T17:15:52Z

When you get sick, do you prefer to go it alone or be doted upon by a friend, partner, or parent?

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It depends on how sick I am.

Right now I have a have a minor cold (light head-ache, sore throat, sneezing) and I've been home alone for over a week, which suits me fine. I took some days of from school (because our school is campaigning "anti-germs" right now) and as long as I eat warm, healthy meals and drink plenty I'm fine on my own.

However, when I have that hammer-against-my-skull-gotta-vomit-ice-icey-cold-stuff keeps-pouring-outta-my-nose-feeling-like-crap sickness? Yeah, I at least like to have my parents around to get me some medicine and make me something warm. And to give me some cuddles, which they fortunately give quite nicely :)

Back into the swing

2009-08-26T14:56:18Z

Oh my, I just noticed how long it's been since I last updated >->;

School is starting soon. I have the most afwul school in the region no doubt, with the most lazy, incompetent teachers in the world. But I keep going, because everyone at home is rooting for me to get that piece of paper, and yeah, I really do want that diploma myself too. I'm so glad I made it to my final year.
I want to find a good job at a nice office in a nice hospital and I'll be a Very Happy Girl then.

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer so far. I can't believe it's almost over. It went by so fast for me &hearts;

Haaaaarry

2009-07-21T15:18:38Z

I didn't intend to go see Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, because I didn't really like the changes they apparently made (like continuing to let Hermione steal other peoples lines, no funeral and so on).

Alas, my plan was twarted.

This afternoon my mom called and was all like "DID YOU SEE HARRY POTTER YET?!" and I'm like "...No" and she goes "LOL LETS GO TOMORROW NIGHT THEN" and I go, without thinking "Okay, fine". *facepalm*

It's actually kinda our tradition. We always went to see the Harry Potter movies together since the first one came out. Mom's never read the books, but she really likes the movies and it's always been a good chance to spend to together, so yeah...

I'm actually interested now that I know I'm seeing it tomorrow, but Yates and his Hermione-the-Goddess complex is kind of annoying.

Its hot in here

2009-07-02T17:59:50Z

The sun can go die in a fire as far as I'm concerned :D (check me out being funny!)

Also THIS. The Eftelings Cinderella, just because I can and will be childish if I want to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBgi7EFwvA8

Back to the old days

2009-06-30T16:40:40Z

OMG THE EFTELING FINALLY HAS CINDERELLA!

And it's so cute, I watched the puppetplay twice and everytime the whole crowd went all "awww" (including me) when it finished. I flailed over it for the rest of the afternoon.
Unfortunately the Dromenvlucht (Dreamflight) was kaput, so we couldn't ride it. But I did get a lovely CD with a lot of theme music from the Efteling on it and the queus for the other rides were reasonable.

But goddam, the Fairytale Forest is as magical as always. It contains my childhood, yo.

Writer's Block: RIP Michael Jackson

2009-06-26T10:46:14Z

In honor of the King of Pop: What is your favorite Michael Jackson song?

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Probably "Billie Jean" or "Blood on the dancefloor". But thinking about it I loved most of his songs either way.

(Im still completely floored on how suddenly he passed away)

Planning parties

2009-06-10T13:06:53Z

My mom called this afternoon to fangirl The Sims 3 with me. We chatted for a while and during our conversation the eternal subject came up that every child of divorced parents has to deal with.

How are we celebrating my birthday at your place this year?

My parents are not civil enough to spend an afternoon together. They live around the corner of each other and haven't seen or talked in 5/6 years. It's ridicilous. The last few times they talked (on the phone) it ended in screaming from both sides.

So every year my brother and I have to carefully plan our birthday to the hour at every house.

I suggested a small get together at her house (her, me, the brother, her boyfriend and my "grandfather") I'd even bring a homemade cake. But mom wanted a Girls Night Out (like we had on mothers day) and so now she's gonna treat me to a nice dinner somewhere (I love eating out)! And we're gonna see Harry potter when it comes out.

But I'm still bringing a homemade cake >->; (I'm baking 2!)

Also, I'm finally taking steps to get my drivers license *pumps fist*

A soft summery breeze

2009-05-29T13:57:17Z

Cleaning out my laptop is such a pain~
But I really want to make some space. The Sims 3 is coming out in a week, so I want to be ready.

Also, Rammstein is coming to the Netherlands in December :D I am SO gonna be there this time!

Dusts off

2009-05-10T16:24:35Z

Long time no update. My life just hasn't been very interesting lately.

Anyway, happy Mothersday. Hope everyone had a great day with their mother if they could. I treated my mama to a lovely dinner and a movie. We watched Wolverine, which was quite awesome :D

Also, my dad is taking me to the Efteling as my birthday present. Dromenvlucht here I come!

fantasia_spirit @ 2009-02-25T07:07:00

2009-02-25T06:08:35Z

Happy Birthday BLUEBERRYAPPLE ~<3

Trusting is not always a smart thing

2009-01-30T15:45:30Z

This is the last time I'm letting my mother (or anyone for that matter) use my stuff unsupervised. She clearly isn't responsible enough for it, even knowing how anal I am about borrowing out my things (especially expensive things).

See, we are both HUGE "The Sims" fanatics. I always buy every expansion pack, and occasionaly she borrows mine to catch up with her own game. I usually install it for her, and always take back my games back with me immediatly.
Some time ago she wanted to complete her set of Sims expansion packs, so I brought them all over for her. Anyone who has ever installed several Sims games in a row knows how long it can take. Not really up for the long wait, I decided to be brave and leave the games with her. My brother would bring them back to me later, and so he did.
Nothing wrong about that right?

Think again. This afternoon I decided to finally sit down and reinstall all my Sims packs on my laptop. I discovered one of the games missing so I went over to ask it back. My mom dug up the disc without the box from underneath several other discs and boxes. This was enough for me to want and slap her, but it gets better.
I later find another expansion pack uninstalable due to 2 huge scratches on the back.
Fuming I go over to her, asking if she maybe has the same expansion pack, but she didn't have it.

I then tell her half joking, half serious that if I was really mean, I would now demand money as a resittution. She then actually gives me money for a replacement game which leaves me surprised and very thankful. I'm getting the new disk tomorrow.

I'm happy she repayed me but...this is the last time I'm lending people my things without supervison. I was so beyond angry at all this hassle.

The obligatory end-of-December post

2008-12-25T09:39:36Z

Happy Holidays
Everyone!

A moment of glee

2008-12-10T10:18:01Z

I finally have my own computer :D

It's a dinky laptop with Windows Vista and wireless internet, plus better graphic performance than our old PC downstai
I saved my money so long and hard for this moment and I'm saouring every second of it.

I got my laptop Wednesday and I already love her more than most of my family (and they're already threatening to hog it D;).

A picture of her on my desk in my room (taken with my crappy digi-cam)

Little things that make you happy

2008-11-22T13:20:03Z

Opened the curtains in my bedroom this morning to see a rather heavy snowfall!

Last winter we didn't have any snow at all, so this was a great way to wake up (I'm a winter person, yes).

Too bad it's already melting though :(

Also, I want to radiate the genuine joy and happiness of Joe Biden when I grow old. He just seems like such a truly happy man when surrounded by loved ones. I wanna be like that someday too.

Moving out (something like that)

2008-11-15T10:29:28Z

Okay, I've been thinking on this for a while now.

And I've decided I want a laptop or a very simple computer for myself. I even have the money available for it right now.

We have one computer in the house, and between me and my dad it just isn't enough anymore, as we are both heavy users >->;
The thing is pretty old too and is starting to croak. It just can't fit the huge amount of data dad and I keep on it anymore. We had her custom-build quite a few years ago and she had her best days which makes me a sad panda (I can get so attached to devices around the house, it's ridicilous).

So, to spare her I want to transfer my data to my personal medium. The Sims will have to stay I think, but shit like anime, manga, music, movies, writing, program files and school reports I can move without much trouble.

And now seems like a good time somehow. PC's come standarly equiped with DVD-burner and Windows Vista most of the time these days (which our current computer doesn't have), so I might as well take a shot

But...

Obviously, an additional computer or laptop won't do me any good without internet. I searched around the net today, but can't find an explanation in human language how to handle installing internet to an additional computer or wireless device.

Anyone throw me a bone?

So. Very. Happy

2008-11-05T07:05:57Z

Why hello there, Mr. President :D
This girl sends her congratulations from Europe and the Netherlands.

What.The.Hell.

2008-10-22T10:45:03Z

So, I just got back from shopping for a new coat. Holy shit, when did they become so expensive D:
I also fetched some birthday presents for my mom and brother.

But that's not what I want to talk about. It's what happened during it.

I took a coat with me into a booth to try it on. I hang it up for a bit to take of my jacket and put down my bag.
So, when I reach up to grab the coath I suddenly feel something warm and wet splatter across my cheek.

"Okay, that was weird." I thought.

And when I turn to look into the mirror, I see that it was blood.
After a quick body-check I see that one of my fingers has a fairly big and deep cut on it. Aside of WTF-ing over how I made that happen I don't think of it much, wipe the blood away and start suckling on my finger asuming it will stop bleeding quick enough.

NO.

It didn't stop bleeding and only got worse D:
After a while I do start freaking out a bit and realize I need some help in form of at least a bandaid unless I want to bleed all over the place while I continue shopping. I don't think people like it if I stain they're merchandise.

But where do you ask for a bandaid in a warehouse? The restroom-lady somehow jumped to mind.
So I dash over there and ask if she has any for me. But no, she just ran out ;__;
I ask her where else I could try, and she says the cassiers usually have some. So I make my way over there.

Still bleeding like a runt I quitely get in line behind a mother and her kid throwing a tantrum because she can't have the coat she wants NOW (bitch actually cut in line, WTF).

They finally leave, and I show the lady behind the counter my finger and go all "This might be a strange question, but do you have a bandaid for me :__; ?"
And she's all "YOU POOR THING! I'M SORRY, I DIDN'T NOTICE YOU WERE BLEEDING! AND I'M OUT OF BANDAIDS TOO D:"
And then a nice mom-like lady behind me says "I WILL SAVE THE DAY! BEHOLD, I HAVE A BANDAID IN MY WALLET!"

And she was so nice :D Even putting the bandaid around my finger and being all "There you go, dear :)"
All I could do was flail like an idiot and go all " Thank you so much! Really, you have no idea how thankful I am! Thank you!'

I love it when people surprise you with such niceness. Shows me we still can have nice things. Now I want to carry bandaids in my wallet too (I'm such a little kid).

Later I found a pretty coat and scarf, and ended up paying with the same saleslady from before. She asked me if I maybe pricked myself on the clothes-hangers. I told her I honestly had no idea how it happened and was just glad I didn't stain the merchandise. She laughed and then told me the restaurant section of the warehouse always carries some bandaids. I smiled and told her I would keep it in mind for next time~

Seriously, how did I get hurt. It's a mystery.

Barack Obama

2008-10-18T07:53:28Z

Because I just need to put it out there, I guess this icon best expresses my POV:

Honestly, I'm so nervous about the American elections. I know as an European I have no say in it, but (sadly) America does have a huge effect on Europe as well. I'm antsy, I immediatly read through the newspaper checking for news on the elections every morning, I check the political communities here on LJ obsesssively.

America needs to move forward, rather then cling to old believes that, while are a wonderful sentiment, just aren't relevant in the year 2008. Hearing Barack Obama speak I think he would be a wonderful start for them, because at least he seems willing to try and get that change going. And damn, I actually think he can do it.
I nearly cried at several points during his acceptance speech some time back. and I'm hardly ever swayed by anything.

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Mr. Obama,

As a student with little money and not even living in America, I sadly can't give you my true support or participate in your (quite amazing) campaign.

I will however hearby give you my endorsement as an "annoying European" and wish you the best of luck in these last few weeks before the voting. You will be in my thoughts and, since I cannot pray, I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

All the best,
Laura

But I'm a big girl already D:

2008-09-20T17:00:05Z

Last night my dad and I decided to join the "cool crowd" and go watch The Dark Knight (great movie, definitely lives up to the hype).

This movie also happens to be ages 16 and up. Our cinema sporadically checks ID's, especially for the late night screenings.
I'm 20. I'm short (barely over 5 feet), but my... *coughs* chest and overall demeanor should give away I'm a bit older then my height might give you. People usually adress me with "miss" or "ma'am" these days and I can't remember the last time I was treated like a minor.

Not so last night.
Two older men (mid-forties at least) were checking tickets and as I handed over mine one of them gave me a long searching look. You could just see him think "Why, she reminds me of my teenage daughter at home :D"
I knew right then what he would ask me.

So he, indeed, asked for my ID, haha. I just rolled me eyes and handed it over without a word (thank God, I happened to carry my wallet). My dad however, took major offence for some reason and after ranting at and subtly insulting the poor man he continued broading over it for the rest of the night. Because my old man is cute like that XD

But seriously, I wonder how old this man thought I was >->;

Babysitter

2008-08-23T19:33:05Z

I'm watching the kids of an family friend tonight, while the "adults" are away to "rock out" and come home with hangovers. They should be so lucky that I'm doing it for free, since this makes me delay doing my weekly newspaper rounds. I have to get up early now.

The kids are so sweet (a girl and boy of 7 and 5 years old). It's easier to keep them busy now that they're older. You don't always have to be involved in keeping them entertained and hanging over their shoulder. Of course you keep a watchful eye, but I don't have to follow their every step anymore.

We watched a movie, had a snack and now they're playing with some cars and Barbies.

Time to put them to bed in 10 minutes :)

Twilight y/n?

2008-08-04T17:16:48Z

Can anyone tell me something about the Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyer? It was wrapped up a few days ago and the whole discussion about the saga going "OMG! Loved it!!!!!" and "OMG! It sucked!!!!!" pinged me, because I was silently contemplating to sit down and read the story someday (I love modern horror/fantasy).

The only concrete thing summaries tell me is that this Bella girl wants to sex up this vampire that sparkles and is called Edward really badly, And that Edward is apparently perfect.

Doesn't sound very positive, but a lot of people are also saying it's not as bad as it sounds :/

Thoughts? I am so out of touch with recently published literature.