Andais

Between school, registration for school, finals, and the wedding, I have no time for anything. It’s a damn shame, too, let me assure you. So, in lieu of writing anything worthwhile, I shall instead shower you all with a pile of fun links and stuff.

Enjoy!

Doctor Horrible-Act 1 in 8 bit-Pure awesomness, trust me.

It’s just about that time again! Free comic book day! Coming soon to a comic shop near you. Sadly, I might miss this seeing as I’ll be getting married.

Darth Vader still kicks serious ass, even after all these  years.

It’s also time for the 2010 Hugo Award Nominations! The years best in sci fi and Fantasy.

xox

Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope that your holiday-whichever you choose to celebrate- was fun and happy.

I myself went with my almost husband to go see Avatar 3D. There was WAY more people there then I had expected! Our show sold out, as did the one before and after.

If you plan on seeing this movie, I highly suggest the 3d version. I’ve seen it both ways (we downloaded it and watched it on the laptop) and big screen and 3d was the way to go. The movie was fantastic small, but seeing it big was mind blowing. What makes this movie stand out is how seamlessly the 3d is integrated into the movie. Its so well done that, by the end of the movie, the most amazing thing is how much you DIDN’T notice the 3d. You just fell into the world, without even noticing.

I finished my book (!!), or at least the first draft. For some reason I thought it was a great idea to write it out on paper, so now I have to type it out and begin edits. I already know that its too short, so I have some scenes plotted out in my head that will add to both the flow and the plot. I’m excited to get them in. I conned my almost husband into typing it out for me because 1. I’m a slow typer and 2. he wants to get better at typing on his laptop. I just need him to do it. Preferably before school starts, in a week or so.

Love

Andais

We all have that geek that we love in our lives. With the Christmas holiday fast approaching, one has to wonder-what the hell do you get a geek? This is especially hard for those people who are NOT geeks.

Makes buying harder when you have NO idea what geeks like.

Hopefully, this will help you buy for the geek you love, without looking clueless.

Tip #1- They play computer games, such as World of Warcraft, or Starcraft, and you want to get them a collectible figure. It’s a good idea, however, make sure you know WHAT they play. For example, if they play a horde character, don’t get something from the Alliance side. If you need to, casually ask them while they are playing, saying that a friend wanted to know.

Tip #2-Know what kind of geek you are buying for. This seems obvious, but there are more then one type of geek, and a lot of them overlap. First thing is to know what type you are buying for, then see what they have already. Fantasy geek? Look into new books, or see if their favorite author (s) is traveling, or speaking at a con and buy them tickets.

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Tip #3-Want to buy them clothing? It isn’t impossible. It just takes some work on your part. Snoop around their closets, see what they have and pay attention to the sizes you see! Buying them something that’s too big is just as bad as buying them something too small. If it’s for a girl, its even worse, because then you insult them. ThinkGeek is always a good bet, and so is Jinx.

On this clothing note-I don’t suggest anything sexy, or handsome. It won’t end well, no matter how cute you think he/she will look in that dress top/skirt. The key to geek clothing is comfort and usability. If its a once in a while thing, it will be seen as useless.

Tip #4-Gift certificates are NOT the way to go. Ever. They are the epitome of laziness and proof that you really don’t know the person you are shopping for. Furthermore, it shows the person EXACTLY how much you spent on them,  and, those things should be kept private.

Tip#5- Just because they like small toys and gadgets doesn’t mean they need a 12 pack of thumb drives, no matter how cute they are. In most (but not all) cases one is often enough. At most, 2.

My recommendations! (or, things I want)

Caffeine, now in bling!

Never be OOM again

Druid FTW

Hope this helps!

xox

..But I can’t help myself. Felicia Day? Yea. Enough said.

I was trolling around in this website (seriously, that man is in a league of his own-one that is wittier than yours by far) and, by pure chance, happened across this.

Feel free to watch it multiple times. I did.

If that isn’t enough, the third season of The Guild is up on Xbox360 now.

Now, the real question is this: where do I find that outfit, and do they have my size?

Besides that, this is also truly epic, in a different way then the Guild, but just as fantastic.

Love

Andais