Hallow's EVE

Hello EVERYBODY!! October 24th is Linkin Park day! It was nine years ago that they released Hybrid Theory, one of their BEST records ever! So, YEAH. We admire them, we love them, bow to those dudes, they deserve it!

Can you guys imagine when Overdose turns 9 years old? That's hardcore right there!

Anyways, Halloween is right around the corner, and we're all discussing what the hell should we wear....

"Fuck no! You're KIDDING me!" I laughed. Draven, Alex, and Lin were with me as we excited the studio.

"No. We've decided on it!" Lin said with a small cute frown.

I turned to Draven. "YOU DECIDED ON IT!?" I laughed a little louder.

He flushed slightly. "Yeah, we both reached a consensus."

Lin placed herself in front of me. It was impossible not to stare, first hand, at the neon earrings and the huge red strike in her raven hair. "See! See! The thing is Ashes. *I* wanted to go as Hinata and Naruto, but then that would've been complicated because it hasn't happened yet and maybe maybe secretly I want Naruto to end up with Sakura, although she's an idiot."

I didn't get shit, but I saw Draven nodding vigorously.

"Then I suggested we go as a YAOI couple! You know, Naruto and Gaara, but Draven didn't like that idea."

"HELL NO. Gaara is way too cool to be in love with a punk like Naruto."

Lin turned towards him. "NARUTO IS THE BEEEEEEEEEEEEST!"

And they started bickering. As they did, I slid my hands inside my pockets and looked at Alex. "What will you dress as?"

"Snow White."

There was a long silent between us.

"Ha. Ha. Dudette, o'course not." He said incredibly serious. "Actually, it'll be little bo beep."

Another long silence.

"You fell for that, didn't you, of course not..." he repeated. By this time, I was wondering what exactly Alex had consumed THIS time. "The truth is..."

I stared at him, expectant. "Aja...?"

He inhaled on his cigarette and blew "I'm not saying."

......... "THE HELL YOU MAKING ME LOSE MY TIME WITH! WHY didn't YOU JUST SAY SO FROM THE BEGINNING!"

"Because I love how mad you get." he smirked.

"THE POINT IS!" I jumped as Lin suddenly appeared before me like the ninja she thought she was "We decided we're going as Tamahome and Miaka!"

This time there was an even bigger silence than before, as Alex and I both turned towards Draven.

"Yo!" I smirked, barely being able to contend the malicious and teasing aura that had possessed me. "Could you find something CORNIER? Even I know that's like the supreme level of corny in manga/anime! It's downright pathetic!"

Draven's face was cherry red. "OH SHUT UP. IF it MAKES HER HAPPY THEN I'll do it!"

Lin blinked at him, then jumped on him from behind. "I LOVE YOUUUU!!"

He held her and somehow managed to keep his balance, but couldn't look up at how embarrassed he was, but held her close and they murmured something to each other and suddenly they were in their own world again.

I smirked as I saw them. They were awesome together. KUDOS.

"What are you dressing up as?" I saw Alex's raised eyebrows even on top of the dark glasses. "You're not wearing the sexy monkey suit again, are you?"

"No no..." I laughed. "I have to decide with Rink. I was thinking of maybe Master and Slave Girl. That's like naughty naughty."

"Hey, yeah, sounds like a good idea!"

"I know! He can even handcuff me!" I smiled happily

I heard Draven and Lin murmur something like "Lunatic..." from behind me

"I DON'T WANNA HEAR A WORD FROM EITHER YOU CORNY LOSERS!"

"Hey! Who you calling a corny loser, masochist?" Draven patted my head with his fist.

I laughed, days like these were incredibly fun. "I heard Eric wants Cat and him to go as "Caveman and Cavewoman"."

"OH MY GOD, that would be so fuuunnny!!" Lin laughed "And it would be so truee to their nature."

"They might not be brutes, but they're brutal." Draven added

"What about Leonardo and Caroline?" Alex asked behind us three.

"They're adding blasphemy to their thrill. They're going as a dirty nun and priest. He's apparently going with some holy water to sanctify "God" Eric, which will look hilarious given that he'll be dressed as a giant Caveman. I'm thinking he'll go King Kong on us all."

Draven threw his head back in laughter. "That's just too much."

"I know!"

"What about Lucille?" Lin held my hand, happily walking next to me.

I stared at her strangely, then just shrugged and continued walking. "I have absolutely no idea. She'll probably make her own costume, she's got art for that too. Last year, she decided to dress as a nymph, had half the men in the party following her around."

"Sounds like Luce alright." Draven snickered.

"Yeah, but this year is going to be much more promising. I know..."

Alex, Draven, and Lin stared at me as I walked ahead. I just heard them whisper. "Ashley is being evil again."

MUA HA HA.... let's have fun, ok? XD

9/9/9

OMFG.

I could NOT let this day pass without commenting on one of the greatest events ever known to mankind: The Beatles Rock Band edition is now on sale!!

I'm a BIG Beatles Fan. I mean, you can't TRULY appreciate rock without having listened to their art. And it's ART! So, I had already preordered my game. I'm at my studio right nowm get ready to Rock, and yes baby, this is REAL rock.

Remember "ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE" and this a "REVOLUTION no. 9"

I won't be blogging again any time soon, I'm going to play!

Luv ya!

Ashes

Happy Birthday, Rink!

Hey Overdosed ones!

Today, Sept. 3, is my hubbie's bday! So please give him a grand round of applause!

I love you, sweetheart, and I hope you have the best day E-vER. I'm going to try to make it so anyhow. I'll be there through thick and thin, even though obstacles might threaten everything else, nothing will ever diminish the love I feel for you. Yeah! Let's open the wine, bring on the cream, because I'm yours, forever & ever.

Love and best wishes, Ashes. <3

"Wicked Lovely" Critics

So I was chatting with my friends: "who's gonna do it? who's gonna pop Wicked Lovely's cherry?"

And this reflection my friends, is incredibly important, because, hey, the world might be in danger, you might've just been abducted by faeries, you are being pursued by some dude called the Summer King, but all our main character is doing is worrying about her virginity.

I really digged the villain, Beira.... for the first 50 pages. After that, by the ending, she was a big J-O-K-E (and here I'm quoting a good friend, @nmessina). But DAMN. Here I thought we'd have, at least, some good vs. evil epic battle.

The main character? Hated her. We share the nickname and therefore she should die for disgracing the "Ash" nickname everywhere. She's weak and pathetic and her bravado might spark some interest in five of the 327 long page book, but after that she could by the Summer Shit and I couldn't care less.

As for the main male characters. On one side you have the Summer King, who the author describes like if he were some sun who'd brighten your life instantly. Luckily for the reader who's expecting some turmoil, the one girl he can't attract is the one girl he's destined for. Irony? No. BORING. Predictable. Talk about... ~yawn~ What comes up next? But, you have to give Keenan a break. It's not easy flirting for nine centuries to find "the one". That's all you have to do, big fellow, smile and bear it. And if the Summer Queen had been dead ugly, you would've had to smile and wave (with the Madasgar Pinguin's style). No man is perfect, and if a male "faerie" is the perfect male specimen, we might as well start dancing YMCA to the DJ's rhythm. Don't take me wrong, Keenan was pretty entertaining. Nothing like watching a King being utterly confused and humiliated to crack a smile on your face. Ouch.

On the other hand, we have Seth. Seth is a mortal. Boo-hoo. Um... but wait. Super Seth (who has waited six months to make a pass on the girl, let's give him an applause for his patience) eventually gains the "Sight" (kudos on originality) and he's able to see the faeries. Now, Seth has as many rings to his persona as Keenan has rays of sunshine around him. Seth is like Alex (you all know Alex, right?) but a boring version of Alex, totally and completely, stupidly enamoured with a woman who can't fend for herself. And here's my question, what is happening to men and books and main female characters? Are they all attracted to women who are not worth their salt? Like, dude... what's the lesson these books are teaching us "Be dumb and get your man?"

All in all, I kinda liked Seth. I didn't see much antagonism between Keenan and Seth, not as much as was necessary, but enough for you to tilt your head and think "what the hell".

The main plot? Stupid. I rather sit through english dubbed anime. I mean, you expect something big to happen and it never does. And when the moment of truth suddenly appears, you put the book down and stare into limbo and ask "That was it?"

Anyways, read, go ahead, go Overdosed ones and tell me what your opinion is. Overall, it is pretty entertaining. At least I can say I read it in one day, I'm sure you will too.

Adios, ppl, and remember to through some salt before the faeries abduct you. Ohhhh Scary.