First off: I apologize for all the bad grammar on the last post.
Second: On top of whatever I feel like posting, I will try to also post what the national day is for that day as a writing prompt. Starting tomorrow, I will also try to be writing drabbles (writings of a hundred words or less) with those prompts.
Today, June 23, 2014, I found some interesting ones.
1. National Pecan Sandy Day
2. National Pink Day
So there you go. :)
Have a blessed day,
Gwen
Monday, June 23, 2014
A Bond of Blood
Today, I want to make a simple post about fictional sibling relationships that are real and I adore. These may be from things I have heard about, or only seen a little of, but I find my top ten to be the sibling relationships that I connect with more, and have loved at first glance.
Some spoilers. We'll also label this as a more nerdy round. :)
10. Arthur and Morgana Pendragon from Merlin.
This is number ten because I don't think the show really touched them, but I love it because of their relationship in seasons 1-3. Morgana was always pushing for him to do the right thing, and in that he supported her. Though, like siblings, they hold their usual banters and disagreements, I still find them endearing.
9. Sherlock and Mycroft from BBC's Sherlock.
Though they both keep the facade of insensitivity, it is to me, very obvious they care they have for each other. Season 2 episode 1 even has Mycroft on the phone with John, warning him that it is a danger night. Season 3 has him even playing games and deducing with his brother. Again, they keep up the banter, but their love is never really lost.
8. Eragon and Murtagh from Eragon.
Going from only the books, I admire these two for keeping on some levels of understanding despite their different views. Even when his brother has betrayed him, Eragon, in the end, still makes an effort to bring him back.
7. Thor and Loki
I love these two because we have the classic case of ignorance and redemption. Thor, all his life, never really knew how much Loki suffered under their father's harshness, but they manage to keep up a some what stable relationship in the first movie. Though they are not aware of it, when they combined forces in Thor the Dark World, they will literally unstoppable. Their chemistry and immediate connection when they aren't bickering, is what put them at seven.
6. Fili and Kili from The Hobbit.
What makes me love them is their death scene from the book. They both harbored such a love for their uncle, both going out of their way to protect him. Even in the fighting scenes they are often collaborating and fighting as one. And as fate would have it, they died "protecting their uncle with shield, and body."
5. Deborah and Miss Mattie from Cranford.
What put them at number 5 is their respect for each other. There was no constantly fighting, and the older sister kept the wand, but the younger sister could always persuade her one direction or another. Deborah ran the house hold with Mattie at her heels, but not once did they treat each other sourly, which I admired.
4. Katniss and Prim Everdeen from The Hunger Games.
The older sibling fighting to protect the youngest from the world, as they try to reach their hand out through their siblings wings. Their relationship was heart breaking in all senses of the word, but again, they had few to none arguments. Here was nice, because we see the younger taking a leap to protect her older sister and assist her, while allowing her to do the same. Sweet and beautiful.
3. Sam and Dean Winchester from Supernatural.
Here is a show that has gotten everything wrong but the sibling chemistry. Though I have seen barely any, most of this comes from Tumblr, this relationship is a fav. Dean having practically raised Sam his entire life, you get a new meaning to older protective sibling. Though they go through much, their relationship always manages to pull through.
2. Lucy and Edmond from The Chronicles of Narnia.
I chose these two because we get to see their friendship until the end. Despite his flaws, Lucy's quick forgiving heart lands her a place in his forever. Him being quiet and reserved, and her more outgoing, they make the perfect pair for tackling problems, but still maintain the sibling fluff that we all adore.
1. Betty and Judy Haynes from White Christmas.
They argue, they are quick to assume, and more than anything, simply wish for the others happiness. They are number 1 because they are the embodiment of sisters. The quirks, fights, and love are so very realistic. With a happy ending, we can only assume they continue their good relationship despite the new men in their lives.
So there you have it, let me know your fav or what you thought. :)
stay tuned next week for the top ten friendships.
God Bless,
Gwen
Some spoilers. We'll also label this as a more nerdy round. :)
10. Arthur and Morgana Pendragon from Merlin.
This is number ten because I don't think the show really touched them, but I love it because of their relationship in seasons 1-3. Morgana was always pushing for him to do the right thing, and in that he supported her. Though, like siblings, they hold their usual banters and disagreements, I still find them endearing.
9. Sherlock and Mycroft from BBC's Sherlock.
Though they both keep the facade of insensitivity, it is to me, very obvious they care they have for each other. Season 2 episode 1 even has Mycroft on the phone with John, warning him that it is a danger night. Season 3 has him even playing games and deducing with his brother. Again, they keep up the banter, but their love is never really lost.
8. Eragon and Murtagh from Eragon.
Going from only the books, I admire these two for keeping on some levels of understanding despite their different views. Even when his brother has betrayed him, Eragon, in the end, still makes an effort to bring him back.
7. Thor and Loki
I love these two because we have the classic case of ignorance and redemption. Thor, all his life, never really knew how much Loki suffered under their father's harshness, but they manage to keep up a some what stable relationship in the first movie. Though they are not aware of it, when they combined forces in Thor the Dark World, they will literally unstoppable. Their chemistry and immediate connection when they aren't bickering, is what put them at seven.
6. Fili and Kili from The Hobbit.
What makes me love them is their death scene from the book. They both harbored such a love for their uncle, both going out of their way to protect him. Even in the fighting scenes they are often collaborating and fighting as one. And as fate would have it, they died "protecting their uncle with shield, and body."
5. Deborah and Miss Mattie from Cranford.
What put them at number 5 is their respect for each other. There was no constantly fighting, and the older sister kept the wand, but the younger sister could always persuade her one direction or another. Deborah ran the house hold with Mattie at her heels, but not once did they treat each other sourly, which I admired.
4. Katniss and Prim Everdeen from The Hunger Games.
The older sibling fighting to protect the youngest from the world, as they try to reach their hand out through their siblings wings. Their relationship was heart breaking in all senses of the word, but again, they had few to none arguments. Here was nice, because we see the younger taking a leap to protect her older sister and assist her, while allowing her to do the same. Sweet and beautiful.
3. Sam and Dean Winchester from Supernatural.
Here is a show that has gotten everything wrong but the sibling chemistry. Though I have seen barely any, most of this comes from Tumblr, this relationship is a fav. Dean having practically raised Sam his entire life, you get a new meaning to older protective sibling. Though they go through much, their relationship always manages to pull through.
2. Lucy and Edmond from The Chronicles of Narnia.
I chose these two because we get to see their friendship until the end. Despite his flaws, Lucy's quick forgiving heart lands her a place in his forever. Him being quiet and reserved, and her more outgoing, they make the perfect pair for tackling problems, but still maintain the sibling fluff that we all adore.
1. Betty and Judy Haynes from White Christmas.
They argue, they are quick to assume, and more than anything, simply wish for the others happiness. They are number 1 because they are the embodiment of sisters. The quirks, fights, and love are so very realistic. With a happy ending, we can only assume they continue their good relationship despite the new men in their lives.
So there you have it, let me know your fav or what you thought. :)
stay tuned next week for the top ten friendships.
God Bless,
Gwen
Monday, June 9, 2014
What do you mean it's not a living nightmare?
I'm back, again.
This post is going to be a little more family oriented. I'm not going to go into a huge amount of detail, I don't really need to, but I was hoping to get a point across. My life is not a living nightmare.
Sure, I can be over-dramatic and anti-climatic at times, but just because my family is large, and I only have one sister, does not make my life interesting, chaotic, or any other stereotypical words applicable in today's society. Honestly, when I tell you my mom has eight kids (myself included) and is pregnant with her ninth child and that I only have one sister, save me the time, and don't look surprised. I've seen, and heard, it all. "Wow, it must be a pain to study," and, " I bet you fight all the time." Yes, I'm sure our family of ten fights all the time, that's why were still alive and functioning.
The fact that I have so many siblings, actually means the opposite. Sure, we have our disagreements, but we also have to work together to make sure there isn't ten people constantly yelling. If all we ever did was fight nothing would get done. If I wasn't friends with my siblings I would have no one at my back. We're basically our own little society. Sure, it's odd and "old-fashioned", but my parents chose to have us. They chose to raise us. So shouldn't we at least chose to get along?
I understand, we can be overwhelming. Not everyone has nine kids, certainly not today, but nine doesn't mean chaos. If anything, it means more love. I get to come home everyday with little brothers looking up to me and asking "how was work", what could be better? In the long run, I get a little glimpse of why my parents had us.
So, please, don't mark my life as a living hell the moment I mention that I have a billion siblings. I enjoy cake and movies just as much as the next person, I simply have more minions.
God bless,
Gwen
This post is going to be a little more family oriented. I'm not going to go into a huge amount of detail, I don't really need to, but I was hoping to get a point across. My life is not a living nightmare.
Sure, I can be over-dramatic and anti-climatic at times, but just because my family is large, and I only have one sister, does not make my life interesting, chaotic, or any other stereotypical words applicable in today's society. Honestly, when I tell you my mom has eight kids (myself included) and is pregnant with her ninth child and that I only have one sister, save me the time, and don't look surprised. I've seen, and heard, it all. "Wow, it must be a pain to study," and, " I bet you fight all the time." Yes, I'm sure our family of ten fights all the time, that's why were still alive and functioning.
The fact that I have so many siblings, actually means the opposite. Sure, we have our disagreements, but we also have to work together to make sure there isn't ten people constantly yelling. If all we ever did was fight nothing would get done. If I wasn't friends with my siblings I would have no one at my back. We're basically our own little society. Sure, it's odd and "old-fashioned", but my parents chose to have us. They chose to raise us. So shouldn't we at least chose to get along?
I understand, we can be overwhelming. Not everyone has nine kids, certainly not today, but nine doesn't mean chaos. If anything, it means more love. I get to come home everyday with little brothers looking up to me and asking "how was work", what could be better? In the long run, I get a little glimpse of why my parents had us.
So, please, don't mark my life as a living hell the moment I mention that I have a billion siblings. I enjoy cake and movies just as much as the next person, I simply have more minions.
God bless,
Gwen
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