Random... but Relevant... well, maybe

So I usually don't like to talk to people about my youtube account, mostly because I think it's the nerdiest thing ever.

Which it's dumb to be embarrassed about, because it really is my life sometimes.

But I recently logged in and took a look at my account stats, and I was rather proud of myself.

Let me give a small amount of background first.

I first got my youtube back in early 2007 (February of '07 to be exact).

I was 15 at the time.

And honestly, I didn't think I'd be getting on youtube that often.

Little did I know that three years later, not only would my career path be based upon what I started doing on youtube, but it would become, basically, my second life.

So in three years I may not have accumulated 10,000+ subscribers, nor have I accumulated 1 million video views.

However, the following screenshot of my stats is something I never dreamed of reaching.

I cannot believe that I hit the 200k so fast! I expect to reach a quarter million within the next few months.

And I gain one or two subscribers everyday which is really cool. :)

I can still remember when my first video only had 40 views in the first two weeks it was uploaded (and I remember thinking that was a lot!).

Blog Copier

Jeremy did this survey, and it looked interesting (plus I was very bored), so I did it too. :)

*le gasp* I am a blog copier. :O

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Politics:

Are you registered to vote?
Nope.

Did you vote at the last election?
No. I was still 17 at the time.

Democrat or Republican?
Libertarian. (Basically a conservative with some shared liberal views).

Did you vote for Clinton?
Nope.

Did you vote for Bush?
Nope. (Though I would have)

Do you wish you could change your vote?
Didn't, so why would I wish I could?

For or Against:

Abortion?
Both. Let me explain. I am under no circumstances for abortion if the reasoning is "the child will ruin my life", okay so that gives you the right to not only ruin your unborn child's life, but destroy it before it even gets a say?

HOWEVER;

If the circumstances are life threatening to the mother, child, or both, then that decision is up to the mother.

Gay marriage?
For (not like, actively for, but I'm not really against it either, so I can't say neutral). If people want to be happy, let them. I don't think that as christians we should be cruel to others based upon our belief.

Prayer & bibles in school?
For. Let people do what they want. We should not discriminate based upon religion, skin color, sexual orientation, gender, or anything else.

Capitol Punishment?
For. If a person deserves it, they probably deserve it for a reason. This is NOT the same as abortion. This person has lived their life, and chose how they wanted to live it. Whereas an unborn baby had no say in the matter, and didn't get to live one breath of air.

War?
Against. Though if it needs to be done, it needs to be done. I wish "talking it out" were an alternative though.

Legalized Marijuana?
This is a tough one. Legalize it, and it may not have the "this is bad and my parents say no, so I'm gonna do it" type of aura. Also, keep it illegal, and it may help teens and children stay away. So I'm on top of the fence on this one.

What do you think of:

Paris Hilton?
Slut whore. Slore. (My friend came up with that word)

Rosie ODonnell?
Don't care.

George Bush?
Hey I liked the guy, even if he couldn't pronounce "nuclear".

Donald Trump?
YOU'RE FIRED.

Britney Spears?
Liked her before she went slutty, and crazy, bald, and now she's okay. She's got adorable kids, but I think it's time she grew up... for her kids' sake.

Lindsay Lohan?
IDIOT. I have no words.

Nicole Richie?
I think she smartened up when she had her first kid. Being ex-BFF's with Hilton was a smart choice too. Though I wish she'd eat something. She's skin and bones.

Exes:

Would you hook up with an ex?
I don't have an ex, so I have nothing to base my answer to this question on.

Would you forgive an ex who cheated?
No.

Have you cheated on an ex?
No. Not only because I don't have an ex, but I think that's inexcusable behavior, and I wouldn't want it done to me, so I wouldn't do it to him.

Have you stalked an ex?
No. That's creepy.

Have you stalked an exes new partner?
No. Though I may try to find out a think or two about her if something like this were to happen.

Do your friends still like your ex?
Don't have an ex, so...

Is it ok for a friend to date your ex?
I would say no. It would break the friend code. And be really uncomfortable for me. UNLESS I knew me and my ex weren't working out, and we remained friends after the break up, and I knew he had feelings for my friend (who may have feelings for him as well)... yeah. Weird scenario... but I have weird streams of thought sometimes.

Would you date:

Someone who cheated in their past?
If I knew for sure they wouldn't do it to me. (Though if they cheated on every single one of their ex's, then probably not).

Someone your family didnt like?
No, probably not.

Someone with different religious beliefs?
If it didn't completely throw my religion under the bus. Also, our religions would have to be similar on a LOT of levels.

Someone of a different race?
Yes. I don't have a problem with it. Though I'm not always phycially attracted to other races... asian men for example. Though if I can grow to love them on an inner level, then the outside wouldn't matter as much to me anymore.

A shorter guy (for girls) OR taller girl (for guys)?
Well... I'm pretty short. Annnd I'm not a fan of Napoleon complexes. So I'd have to say no way, Jose.

Someone who has been to jail or prison?
No.

Someone who lives with their parents?
Yeah. As long as he planned to move out.

Someone overweight?
Not like, obese! But I don't care if he has a little extra. I'm not exactly the thinnest person around, so why should I have a double standard and expect him to be physically perfect?

Video Games

I'm here to talk about why I like them.

Because I guess it's such a big deal for a girl to be into playing them.

Which... I find... odd.

It is not just a nerdy-boy's hobby. (LOL)

Maybe it started out that way and all, back when Pong was a hit and nobody cared much for a little ball you smacked back and forth with a paddle. Why do that when you can do the same thing in real life?

Well anyway, I want to ramble for a while on what makes video games attractive. For me at least.

1. The story lines

Games in today's times have such intricate story lines and sub plots. I get sort of lost in a fantasy that I'm actually a part of that story. And without me, the princess will not be saved, and the fate of the world will be forever lost to the dark overlords of the kingdom.

I have to save the world! It's my one and only shot to be the hero, so I need to do my part!

Games such as Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Kingdom Hearts have such wonderful stories that accompany addicting gameplay in such a way that to play for a couple of hours feels like only minutes.

2. I like to kill things.

Yes. But don't get me wrong, I'm not into the games that have you killing random/innocent bystanders. No, I'm more of a "I need to kill the evil that's threatening to take over the good" type of gal. And being able to kill something relieves stress. You have no idea how therapeutic frantically smashing the "X" button is. That is until your thumb gets sore from too much repeated pressing.

3. Team work.

I like to play games with other people. My sister has been one of my few co-gamers. Okay, more like my only co-gamer. Games such as Gauntlet, Balder's Gate, and Champions of Norath are all great multiplayer games in which you tag-team to kill off the evil forces for good. However, I don't like MMOs. I don't enjoy playing and interacting with random strangers online. That's just... weird. :/

That and whenever I think of something like World of Warcraft... an image of a balding 40 year old comes to mind, playing on his computer in the basement of his mom's house.

I know that's a stereotype and all... but, that image refuses to leave my brain. It's as if it's been branded there for life.

4. Leveling Up

There's always cool new items you get when you level up! And so much customization! It's fantastic that I can choose my weapon of choice.

5. Simplicity

Sometimes it's the simple games that get me hooked. Such as all the games on facebook. Farm Town, Pet Ville, Treasure Isle, you name it. Even games like Animal Crossing or The Sims. Sometimes that's all I need to occupy my wasted time.

6. Character Designs

I love today's technology. To go from barely recognizable humanoid sprites of yesteryear, we now have extremely life-like characters. The game Heavy Rain is a good example (though I have yet to play it). Along with advanced characters comes huge worlds and landscapes. Textures theses days are beautiful. (That sounds nerdy, I know). But here's an example: Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for N64. The grass in that game was basically a rectangular block which Link (the main character) could walk through. Now fast forward to Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for Wii. Each blade of grass has been rendered. It's not longer a green colored block. I'm a sucker when it comes to graphics.

7. Music

By the time the end of a game rolls around, I pretty much have the entire game's score memorized. I love the music they compose for games. Kingdom Hearts for example. Beautiful game score. I loved it so much that I actually ordered the sound tracks for both the first and second game off e-bay (a total of 4 CD's). Yeah. I went there.

And that's really all I can tell you about why I like video games.

I guess I wanted to write about it because sometimes I feel like people are overwhelmed by the fact that I'm a gamer.

Do I not seem like a typical female gamer?

Is there a certain image that goes along with female gamers?

I wouldn't know.

I've been playing video games since I was 8... so... I'm not aware of the "stereotypical female gamer".

Enlighten me.

Interesting Surveys...

I came across two very interesting surveys tonight while randomly googling some information.

I think they're worth checking out.

Wish I had time/brain power to type something more, but it is my bed time (it was my bed time half an hour ago ;P ) and I am ready to hit they hay.

But if you're up and looking for something interesting to investigate, go ahead and click away.

Attractive Men Survey

Attractive Women Survey

They're both worth looking at I think, not only to see how you view the opposite sex, but how the opposite sex views you!

I was surprised to find that I voted all the mainstreams as far as what I find attractive in men.

I was also completely surprised by the results of what men find attractive in a woman.

I always thought I was a pretty unattractive person to be honest, but apparently (aside from the fact that I have brown eyes), it turns out I'm moderately attractive.

;P

Not that that will actually raise my self-esteem... oh no. High school damaged that permanently.

But it's nice to know I can still dream.

;)

And with that, I bid you ado.