the seeming of truth

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

7:16 AM

Our rabbit (see right) ate my mouse and both our remaining headphones (my original pair was eaten by the cat). So, I've been on a quest for the perfect headphones. Sadly, I don't have money to buy the pair I want. I ended up getting these. Which suck.

Skullcandy is a brand that is getting ever-famous for their unique headphone design. However, the larger headphones that yes, are only marketed to Target, are cheap. Just, cheap. Plastic, easy to break, too tight around your ears, they fall off verrry easily. I have to wear a hat so they're even semi-comfy at all. Which you'll see in all the promo pics, almost everybody is wearing a hat and not having them touch their ears...that's because they HURT like hell and are extremely uncomfy.

Well, for now I may have to settle for a pair (picture right) that isn't great, but will cover my ears and have ok sound. I'm taking the Skullcandy Lowriders back tomorrow. Shame, they looked so good.

My quest for a new mouse hasn't ended, either. I picked up a cheap $10 one today and it works but oh my god, it's so annoying loud! CLICK CLACK CLICK. I'm picking up a more expensive pair with the money I'm saving by turning in the SC headphones.

Just so that this whole post is full of bitch, I decided to write a list of the websites I go to on a daily basis. Plus a bunch of reviews and comments on why I go there.

1. Gaia Online

What it is:
Gaia is an online avatar community. Online avatar communities are basically online forums with dynamic avatars (changeable, unique somethings...usually in the form of pixel people) where you chat and buy things for your avatar. It could be likened to a type of game, and probably will evolve into such in the future. Gaia is the largest of this genre of websites, raking in a good amount of money (let's say mid-millions, if not more...Gaia itself takes around 24+ just for maintenance) and a good amount of press. It is one of the largest forums on the internet.
Why I'm there:
It's interesting. I love being rich on some place where I don't have to play bullshit politics. I can have fun, look good, and be liked. Not to mention, Gaia has a lot to keep you occupied.
Who I am:
I'm a moderately rich Gaian, I can get almost any avatar I want with ease if I try. I'm also an official beta for a lot of Gaia's new projects.

2. Roliana

What it is:
Roliana is another avatar community, smaller than Gaia but along the same lines.
Why I'm there:
I like Roli because it's small and more personable than Gaia (which can have over 1oo,ooo users on it at one time).
Who I am:
I've been on Roli since the day it opened, garnering the title of Oldbie and along with almost all the other Oldbies, the position of Mod.

3. Facebook

What it is:
Social network site.
Why I'm there:
It's one of the best social network sites out there. I used to be hellbent against it, but one day I tired of MySpace (which is dying) and got hooked on the amazing applications FB has to offer.
Who I am:
Just another FB user.

4. GMail

What it is:
Google's email service.
Why I'm there:
The BEST email service. No doubt about it.
Who I am:
Used GMail since beta, never looked back.

5. Blogs (Uzume, Me, Mandy)

What it is:
Personal blogs I visit every day.
Why I'm there:
I love my niggas.
Who I am:
Writer of one and reader of the rest.

6. Fanfiction.net/Fictionpress.com

What it is:
Both sites used to be combined onto ff.net, but split a few years back. ff.net offers what is called fanfiction, fiction that is written by fans about some fandom (ex. stories written by fans about Harry Potter, that never actually happened in canon). Fanfiction is extremely popular, offering a sort of outlet for fans of a specific fandom that never used to exist. Fictionpress, the offshoot of ff.net, resulted when there were too many original stories popping up on ff.net. fp.com is now filled with amazing original stories. Users can submit their own stories.
Why I'm there:
I love reading, period. fp.com offers at-home fiction that is quality and puts me on a level equal with the author. ff.net offers fanfiction that lets me love my fandoms even more. Also, if I ever wanted to, I could submit my own stories for others to read and critique and review.
Who I am:
Avid reader and old ff.net writer. I've been visiting both sites since I was an internet toddler.

7. Sheezyart

What it is:
SA is an art community. People can join, post their art, get comments, watches, etc. These types of communities are very prevalent on the internet and offer great critique for budding artists. You can submit any type of art, ranging from lit to animation to graphic design to customizable desktops.
Why I'm there:
SA is my personal artistic haven. It's an awesome small community and I've met some of my greatest friends online on there. (lovely Uzume, Luis, Julie, and more)
Who I am:
Just a small contributor to the art on SA.

8. Deviantart

What it is:
The largest art community on the internet. Deviantart has long arms, reaches far.
Why I'm there:
To look at high quality art. I usually don't submit, it's too easy to get lost amoung so many other artists.
Who I am:
Just looking for inspiration.

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