I do love a good book

Salut guys,

These days, when I'm not at school, watching TV, fighting zombie ninjas, breathing or writing blog posts, I'm usually reading. And I've been reading a lot lately, in particular books with supernatural/paranormal themes. I don't know what's brought all this supernatural reading on, but I'm not complaining. So far, all the books I've read recently (the last two weeks counts as recent, right?) include:

• Zombies Vs Unicorns- Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier
• Liar- Justine Larbalestier
• Paranormalcy, Supernaturally- Kiersten White (Supernaturally is the amazing sequel to Paranormalcy)
• Beatle Meets Destiny- Gabrielle Williams
• Scatterheart- Lili Wilkinson

That's six relatively large books in the space of two weeks, so I'm pretty pleased with my self.
Unfortunately, those were all the books I borrowed to last for the rest of the holidays, so tomorrow I'm off to the library... again.

Some of my mates, the ones who live in Generation i, think I'm insane because I read normal books as opposed to ebooks. And they also think I'm insane because I like reading for entertainment. I know I should probably disown them for judging my insanity, but I don't care. They're my mates anyway, and each to their own.

If you're wondering why I read real books over ebooks, my reason is explained in this uber mad quote from the late Ray Bradbury: 'I still love books. Nothing a computer can do can compare to a book. You can't really put a book on the Internet. Books smell good. They look good. You can press it to your bosom. You can carry it in your pocket. All the computer can give you is a manuscript. People don't want to read manuscripts, they want to read books.'

If you've got any ideas for my holiday reads, any posts or you want to know why I secretly fight zombie ninjas in my spare time, let me know in the comments below.

Au revoir, Vivmarie1407

The Failed Name Change and The Italian Debacle

Ciao guys,

Normally I stick to one post a week, but today's different. Because between this post and the last, I:

1. Changed the name of the blog from V=MC squared to Chocolate Covered Pirahnas Are Still Dangerous, They're Just Tasty, then back to V=MC squared
2. Started to learn Italian

The reason why I decided to change the name is because I was bored with it and it was no longer catchy. Don't ask me where the idea to name my blog after chocolate covered pirahnas came from (trust me when I say I wasn't high), but yesterday I started to regret that decision. Because not only did the new name sound stupid, but I re-listened to the song that inspired this blog: 'E=mc' by S.mouse (it's a legit song, contains swearwords and makes no sense at all). And I remembered why I called this blog V=MC squared, because it's a play on the famous Einstein chemical formula and my initials. And that was the story on this blog's name origin.

I've also started to learn Italian, as of yesterday. Why? Because it's a beautiful language and when I go over to Italy one day, I at least want to know some of the local dialect. And also so I can pick up hot Italian guys. And even though I know how to greet people and say my name, I still am struggling to understand everything else. Maybe it's because I need to either:

• Stop saying it in a French accent, or
• Keep revising it

If you guys have any advice about learning Italian, or you'd like to say whatever's on your mind, let me know in the comments below.

Arrividerci, Vivmarie1407
(see? I'm learning)

I'm Gaga for, who do you think?

Labdien guys,

The other day I finally got around to seeing The Avengers. And I was blown out of my seat. It was funny, exciting, awesome and so action packed I dropped my Maltesers (that was a disappointment for me).

But that's not the topic of todays post. A few days ago, Lady Gaga brought her Born This Way tour to Australia, and she blew us all away (still is blowing us away). Well, those who listen to her. I love it when Lady Gaga brings her tour to Australia, not because it means I have an oppurtunity to jump onto her stage and hug her, but because she is just an amazing, highly talented singer, which is hard to find these days when you look at 'next big thing' icons like Justin Bieber and One Direction. And I also love having her in Australia  because you can look at Facebook photos of your mates all dressed up in Gaga-inspired outfits, which is cool because all my mates are pretty damn artistic.

I've been a Little Monster since February 2009, back in the days when male singers didn't usually have high voices and look like girls. When The Fame came out, it was a major turning point in my life. Lady Gaga taught me that it was awesome to be different and that it was awesome to sing Poker Face in the shower (the acoustics made me sound amazing). And when The Fame Monster came out, my head exploded from all the awesomness and excitement.

In other words, I really love Lady Gaga, but in a non-creepy, perverted way. She's got a wardrobe bigger than Snooki's poof, a kick ass voice, a collection of teacups and she's met the Queen. What's not to love?

If you're a Little Monster or you were blown away by the amazingness of The Avengers, or you have any ideas for a post, let me know in the comments section below.

Nashledanou (and that isn't a typing fail, it's Czech for goodbye) guys, Vivmarie1407

Top 10: Most Played on my iPod

Bonjour guys,

Before I start the post, I would just like to ask this question: is it worth asking out a guy who:

• Knows you like him
• Is your total opposite
• After the badly kept secret of you liking him was released, there is a slight aura of awkwardness and silence. But yet you both still talk to each other as if the whole thing never happened

If it is or if it isn't please let me know in the comments below, it would be much appreciated.

And now for the fun part, my list of the top 10 most played songs on my iPod!! (starting from the top)

1. Heart That's Pounding- Sally Seltmann. It's probably the best love song ever. Simple, not trashy and amazing.
2. Holiday- Green Day. It's on the soundtrack to holidays, has an epic guitar solo and it's by GREEN DAY!! In other words, it's awesome.
3. Never Let Me Go- Florence + The Machine. It makes me think of the guy I like
4. I Miss You- Jessica Lea Mayfield. Ditto.
5. Highway To Hell- AC/DC. Play on the way to school or work. Just don't, whatever you do, air guitar on the bus/in the car, tempting as it may be.
6. Cannibal- Ke$ha. So catchy, dancy and may or may not be Ke$ha's best song. There really needs to be a video clip to go with this
7. St. Jimmy- Green Day. A song to listen to while running, amazing guitar work and it's  GREEN DAY!
8. I'll Change Your Mind- Kate Miller-Heidke. Love songs have never been like this. Perfect for those who wait outside their crushes houses in their cars. While it's freezing.
9. We Run The Night- Tonite Only. Makes you think child zombies/vampires/werewolves are singing this. Play at a Halloween party or because you like songs about zombies/werewolves/vampires.
10. Lucky Ones- Lana Del Rey. Laugh at her other songs if you want, but there is no denying you'd feel like serenading someone with this

So if you have a request for another Top 10 you'd like me to do, a post topic, answer the question or just feel like saying something (please no hating or spamming, trolling is fine though), let me know in the comments below.

Au revoir, Vivmarie1407