Liebstered.

I got tagged! Or awarded? Liebstered. What does that even mean?
...

Google told me it meant 'dearest', in German. Why thank you, Talita ;)

Before I embark on this epic expedition... I will tell you about my Valentines Day adventure. No, I do not celebrate, and don't worry, I hath no rants about this :P So don't blow up my comments section.

Anywho, basically, Star had a dream.

She had this idea that she wanted to make roses for all the girls in our year level. Origami, of course. And I'd do my usual duty of painting them, and everyone would be happy. This was our plan - but mostly hers, as you can see - from last year. We discussed it, experimented, and it mutated into such a way that roses were out of the question - 'twould be flowers instead - and we'd do it anonymously. We didn't want our peers to know, because neither of us know how to handle compliments - well, okay, I don't know what to do with compliments, and I'm just guessing she's the same. So we had to get the teachers in on this, and we figured our legal teacher, Ms D, would do it for us. But it felt weird saying 'hey, we're making flowers for the girls in our year level, can you hand them out?' So we decided to base it on the excuse of Valentines Day, because Ms D happens to be one of those really excited about it, and we figured no one would really question that.

So it happened. We made 77 flowers, for all the girls in our year level, and handed it to Ms D in a basket the day before.

Note: walking into your average high school carrying a basket right out of Little Red Riding Hood is not exactly inconspicuous.

But it was an emergency, okay?

They look better in real life

Never trust baskets. Ever. Not even the Basket of Love.

So yes, the teachers handed them out at assembly, raving on about how nice and lovely those two anonymous peers of your year level are, and for some INEXPLICABLE reason (damn that basket!), the word started getting around it was us. Well sort of.

See, the problem was, people kept assuming it was me. J Turtle was like: 'you're the only one I know whose humble enough to do this anonymously!'

And so it went, and I just have to say, I DON'T GET IT.

I am not a nice person. I wouldn't say I'm... malicious. But I'm the kind of person who insults my friends for fun, more than I cuddle them. I have this completely non-sentimental persona at school, and I successfully convinced a few people that I was incapable of feeling. I donno, it's fun. I get along with people, I do, but I just don't have the sweet personality at school. I just prefer keeping people at bay, so some people see me as reserved, and my friends see me as a bit of a raving lunatic.

SO WHERE DID THIS IDEA COME FROM?

I usually wouldn't care so much, but it upset me because it was 90% Star. She came up with the idea. She made it happen. I'm just a side-kick. I do have nice ideas... sometimes... but I'm one of those people who don't put much into making them happen. Star is amazing though, and she wasn't getting enough credit for it, and no matter what I said to people, she kept throwing it back at me, so that people just thought we were both being really humble, but seriously, it was more her. Arrr.

But nevertheless, I know that I know this, so I'll find a way of making sure it goes appreciated.

SO....LIEBSTER TIME.

The rules:

1.     Give 10 random facts about myself.

2.     Answer the questions given to me by my wonderful nominators.

3.     Nominate 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers.

4.     Write 11 questions for them to answer.

Facts about myself:

1. I am not a nice person. I hit people, sometimes.

2. My English teacher said I have a special talent for insulting people without them knowing it... (he said it in more sophisticated words).

3. I absolutely hate being in photos. Even if you used your incredibly stalkerish skills to find out who I really am, you would have great difficulty finding a recent, complete picture of myself.

4. I measured my eyelash once. It was 1cm.

5. I don't know how to swim. But I don't drown either.

6. Um... I like horses.

7. Oh, I once took a test, and I said my favourite animal is a tiger, because it's regal, lithe and powerful... and apparently this is what I will be looking for in a spouse o.O

8. Books sometimes annoy me because they're so much more fun than my life. I end up craving near-death experiences.

9. My mother thinks I'm special... Okay, she didn't say that, but I know I'm her favourite.

10. I talk to my cat when he's sleeping. Then I listen to his heartbeat. I know it's creepy.

Now the questions...

1. Sweatpants or jeans?

 I don't have sweatpants, I think o.o Jeans, I guess.

2. Your reaction when you get caught in the rain without an umbrella.

Tongue out and all x) J'adore the rain. 

3. The phone's ringing, someone just rang the doorbell, the baby is crying and the tap is overflowing. In which order would you tackle these?

... I would give the phone to the baby and put him/her in the sink. Then I would open the door and say 'I'm sorry, we're not available right now, please leave a message, after the beep.' Then I would shut the door and go crawl under a bed.

4. Something you absolutely cannot bear and something you love in a person.

Wait... so you hate and you love the same thing? Or two separate? I'ma go with separate. Umm... I donno how to explain this, but there are people who are just so... genuine. Genuinely kind, sweet, nice. Love them. Like my cousin :)

And I hate... self-obsessed people. Well, I don't hate them, but it really annoys me when people spend so much time looking at themselves in the mirror, or taking selfies. I donno. 

5. Coolest job ever according to you?

OH. I have this friend, I don't know what she does exactly, but it has something to do with working at the YA sector of the state library, and she coordinates events relating to it, she gets to interview YA authors, and they send her their books before they're even released. She's living The Life.

6. One thing on your bucket list.

Macarons. I have to try them.

7. Pirates or ninjas? Why?

 I WON'T! I WON'T CHOOSE! YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!

8. Current ear-worm or stuck-in-my-head song.

 Though admittedly, I heard this version first... donno which one I like better.

9. How many kids(if any) do you want to have?
I don't usually think about the actual process of baby-making, so that's why I say As Many As Possible. But when I get to thinking about it... the hows and all... that answer may change... o.o

10.Is Pluto a planet according to you?
:O You even ASK?  A LE DUH. Of course Pluto is a planet. And don't you dare doubt it, or I'll sock you.

11.What would you rather be doing now?

... If I had something I'd rather be doing, then I'd probably be doing it ^_^ Unless it was something not accessible... like climbing a volcano. I'd like that.

My nominees...
(and like Talita said on hers, if you don't want to make up a whole post, you can answer in the comments... or not at all. Just be honoured (: )

1. Linchy... donno what to link to, so you can leave one in the comments :P
2. Arvie. Can't link her, 'cause she's private.
3. Ali. Can't link him, 'cause he's private too.
4. Meliiii.....  ^_^
5. Deserae (: My writing buddy. 
6. PurpleMist... doesn't blog enough.
7. Fathi... doesn't blog at all anymore :( Where'd you go? 
8. Hanis...just because she deserves an award.
9. Arianna... one of the most determined people I've ever met.
10. Bethany... she's too funny. I need to see her answers x)
11. Dazzling Mage... she's so booky :)

And yo questions:
1. A book that made you [want to?] throw it across the room?
2. What was the last lie you told? (assuming you have lied :P )
3. How long is your thumb?
4. What did you eat for breakfast four days ago?
5. Have you ever done something violent? If so, what didja do?   
6. What's under your bed?
7. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear 'kangaroo'?
8. What happens to Pinocchio when he says 'I'm lying'?
9. Can you stand on your head without leaning against anything?
10. When was the last time you climbed a tree?
11. When someone asks you to tell them about yourself, what do you say?
      
Peace in,
Laila

Butterbees

I'm going to begin this with an utterly shameless promotion of my artwork, just so you can get a grasp on who I am:

Butterfly+bee=...BUTTERBEE!?

And who was the wonderful person to inspire me to make this? Why, this blog's author! If you haven't, I highly suggest you check out her lovingly inspiring page, The Better View, which is linked somewhere on the side. 

Now what can you make up from that artwork that described me? Well, don't bother thinking, here's the answer: amateur artist, wanna-be graphic designer, kick-ass girl full of spunk. Haha, well, I hope that's what you gather. Don't worry, I'm not that new to you guys, I believe Laila has dedicated most of a post (if not all) to my artwork...

*scrolls down*

*sees said post*

*is amazed*

*scrolls back up*

That's right! It's me, Linchy! The only person Laila has met in real life that reads this blog.

Thaaaaat's me.

Back to business. What on earth is a Butterbee?

It's an awesomely made title of the typographic piece above. It's also, what I will officially describe Laila as. In so many ways, she's like a butterfly. Innocent, light, fluffy and nice to watch. But her views and her strong beliefs, as well as her subtle stubbornness and truly headstrong heart make her like a bee too. Let's just hope she never has to use her sting, right? Butterbee. 

Meanwhile, Laila blushes in a corner.

Ooooh, stop it, YOU! Seriously, stop.

Well, that's enough of shameless promotion and ego stroking. As I grab the first post of 2013, I'm going to discuss with you what I did as the last hours of 2012 dwindled.

Nothing. Well, not really.

I know, it gets better!

Rather than cook up a storm of a party like many Australians, my family and I spent our Monday mostly lounging around, waiting for 12AM so we would regain our internet data. To pass this, most of us read.  Me, well, I completely gobbled up three of the five books I had borrowed from the library that day. 

And although I was interested in the fireworks going off, I was mostly disappointed with the display and continued reading. The books weren't that great, but I needed something to pass the time. 

While reading, I found that I was very, very content with reading. After all, it was nice and quiet, and it wasn't noisy, and we were all allowed to dwell within our own thoughts. I've never been into going to a party, dressing up...party-like and dancing to psychedelic lights, not to mention having to deal with the BO of numerous other people, on top of that, alcohol and inappropriate behaviour. I'm not just talking about New Year's...I'm talking about every single kind of these parties. I, as I am proud to say, not interested in those kinds of socialising at all.

I don't do much socialising, anyway. I make sure I see a couple of my friends over the holidays, just so we don't drift and we can catch up, but other than that...that's about it. The one time I went to a party where there was alcohol, I immediately backed out. I was not pleased with the party host, who had caved in to the peer pressure.

I'm very, very, very, anti-alcoholic, anti-smoking, and of course, anti-illict drugs.  Why would you want to  want to make yourself look stupid?

Observe.

I'm glad Islam prevents me from indulging from any of the three. I guess, it is alright to have a bit of alcohol or wine for a celebration, as if it was like any other kind of refreshment, but I don't see why you need to get yourself completely drunk. But I believe it's one of those things that should be treated sparingly: once in a while, a blue moon, perhaps a treat. Something  really special. Even better, why not become a Muslim and not have it at all! 

Hah. That being said, my 'respect levels' plummet down considerably if I find a classmate drinks at a party. I just believe it's not appropriate. What are you doing, training yourself to become an alcoholic?

Harsh. Excessive; I know. But I can't help but think that. 

And you know what else bugs me? When I text some precious friend, and they don't reply AT ALL. 

I'M SORRY I WANTED TO STRENGTHEN THE BONDS OF OUR FRIENDSHIP!

I'm guilty of late replying, but not responding at all? Really?

Oh yes, and there's Facebook. Not keen on that either. I may lower myself to get it for the sake of my friends...but I'm not budging yet. 

Now I've gone off topic. What was I talking about? The new year.

Ahh, yes. 

Well, there's lots of opportunities for me in the new year, and lots of things to learn. Hopefully I'll improve as a graphic designer and an artist all together, and learn some new techniques and score with the Adobe Master Collection.

If only. If ONLY I COULD GET IT!

Grr. I also hope to score with numerous books to add to my beautiful collection. Mwahaha. And watch more anime. Hmm.

I'm getting off topic. I guess I'll end it here. It was nice being a guest. Back to you, Butterbee!

Adios.

AHAHAHA. 

HAHA.

I love Linch ♥ 

If you don't love her I will stab you.

I'm a Butterbee :O

Okay, sorry, I just read this post and I'm excited.

Before I go, however, I shalt dot point some Things:

• DO YOU LIKE THE BACKGROUND? LINCHY MADE IT. IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE HER.
• So yes, I changed some things. I realised I can't explain 'impossibly-tiger', it only makes sense to me and me alone. So I changed it to 'unjumbled', because I can explain that, but I'm not going to do so now.
• And I got rid of some pictures! Because I feel like it clutters. I may change them time to time, but I shalt not spam and go nutty.
• And I'm going to tag things. Because tagging things seems right.
• And I won't do an ATM thingo anymore, because that annoys me sometimes. I just feel clingy, which is why I didn't get rid of it initially. I sometimes get attached to things for inexplicable reasons. But if you're interested at all in my readings, look/add me here.
• WE MADE IT TO 2013 FIRST. IN OZ. NANANANANA.
• I hope you are very happy.

So the closure of 2012 saw Kiko learning to climb. The dawn of 2013 taught him to get down.

Such is life. This too shall pass. Life goes on.

Peace in,
Laila