If I could be anyone, I'd be...

In honor of Talli Roland's new book becoming available electronically, she's hosting an online "if I could be anyone party" here, where you basically sign up and tell the world, if you could be anyone, who you would choose.
So, I'll start off by saying I really do like being me, but that aside, if I could be someone else, I'd be someone fictional. Now, that's kind of hard considering most of my favorite characters lead very depressing lives. I thought about maybe Hermione or Ginny, since, though bad things do happen to them, they do end up happy and still made a difference in the world. But since comic books have been on my mind (with the new X-men movie released on DVD over the weekend) I'm going to choose Kitty Pryde:

She's funny, witty, can walk through walls, and is part of the X-men (what teenager doesn't want to go to school in a mansion?). She's got all the perks of being a superhero and, though she still has to deal with the stereotypes of being a mutant, doesn't have any of the overwhelming drawbacks that could cause her to accidently harm someone. Plus, she has a pet dragon, which is pretty freaking cool :)

Star Trek As We Know It: Blogfest

Today is the Star Trek As We Know It Blogfest, (hosted by Ellie Garratt, here) where you're supposed to post your top five favorite star trek characters and episodes/films. 

Let me start by saying I’m somewhat new to star trek. I was actually introduced to it during my freshman philosophy class, when our teacher showed us scenes from Next Generation to familiarize us with philosophical content. Then the new movie came out and my friends and parents dragged me to see it, though I’d never seen the originals. I stated really watching them early this summer so, at this point, I’ve only seen the movies, the first three seasons of Next Generation, and a few of the original episodes.

Favorite Characters

5. Spock- So smart and serious it’s hilarious.

4. Dr. Beverly Crusher- Every crew needs a smart woman. She's kind and caring, but doesn't let anyone push her around.

3. Captain James T. Kirk

Um… he’s Captain Kirk! Need I say more?

2. Lt. Commander Data

I find him absolutely hilarious. Especially when he’s trying to be human. And the fact that he’s looked down upon for being an android just makes me love him more.

1. Captain Jean-Luc Picard

His morality and attempts to peacefully resolve conflict are what makes him my favorite. Though he’s an intelligent, resourceful captain, he still listens to other’s opinions, considers their advice, and then forms his own solution.

As for my favorite episodes, I don’t think I’ve seen enough to choose. The new movie was great. My mom made me watch “trouble with tribbles” with her recently, and I found it hilarious. I love the Sherlock Holmes episodes with data: Star Trek in London and Data as Sherlock Holmes… what’s not to love!?

Since my family has become recently obsessed with this you tube music video (and it fits just perfectly with this blogfest) I felt obligated to share (If you haven't seen it, it's hilarious):

Inspiration Blogfest

Aka, the first Blogfest I've participated in :)

Hosted by Summer Ross, here were the rules:

•  On July 18th post one inspiring prompt. You can use a writing prompt or a photo prompt.
• Go around and comment on each others prompts

Rewards:
        Every one will have some great inspiration to write from 



Sounds great! Inspired by my recent move (and my roommates severe loathing of the furniture), I made up the following prompt:

First, describe your ideal house/apartment/vacation spot, etc.

Next describe the worst house/apartment/vacation spot (make sure you pick the same type as in the previous part).

Finally, write a scene where a character is expecting the first, but gets the second. Or expecting the second, and gets the first.