Poor Little Viola!

Late last Thursday, there came a knock at my door. I opened it to reveal a miniature little viola (NOT violin) at my door. It was cold and wet, so I took it inside. When I placed it on my desk, it dropped something on the floor. It was...

A GUEST POST.

Yes, another one.

Thinking that this might be one of Seana's invisible teddies in disguise (I do detest those things), I immediately drew my sword. Then, I realized that I didn't have a sword. So I drew my wand. Instead of lunging at me, the little viola fell over on its back and didn't move.

It's funeral will be held this friday.

Anyway, the viola's dying wish was that this guest post, made by Destiny Skye, would be posted on my blog. So I tucked it away safely in my computer, promising to post it on Saturday. Which, of course, I forgot about until this very moment. So, without further ado, I present Destiny Skye's Guest Post!!!!

I, unlike Seana, am not a writer. That means that I do not have the ability to turn caffeine into books. Sorry folks. This might not a very interesting post.
Well, I’ve seen, by reading this blog, that Hermione likes music and Harry Potter. I do not know anything about the latter, only that Harry Potter in 99 seconds is funny. Listen to it . Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y57sYHIDP_Y
Yep, that’s about it.
       Music though? Now that’s more my kind of thing. I play viola which is a string instrument often confused with a violin. Curse you violinists! Sorry, I’m prejudiced against violinists. Yeah, something about violas never getting solo parts that’s all.
But anyhoo, see a difference?  I
didn’t think you would. The viola is slightly larger than
the violin. Also the viola has a lower
tone than the violin. Those are
pretty much the only differences.

       So, I didn’t plan on an informational post, I planned on a musical post. But violas and violins are musical instruments.
Here is a piece that I played with a string orchestra during the summer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB0raw6J53Y
Well, I think this post is coming to a close. Thanks to Hermione who picked my blog button as her button and let me have a guest post.
Without further ado, I’ll leave you with the Lord of the Rings in 99 seconds:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FPxYDGfniM
~Destiny Skye <3

When It Ends

I get a bit hysterical when I finish reading the last book of a series. The inspiration for this post struck after finish *sniff* The Mother Daughter Book Club series. Oh, I cried...
I do some pretty strange things when an event like this occurs. It's always so painful. Not that this helps the pain--it's really just all of my emotions being let out. And here it goes...
First, I reread the last sentence. Then the first sentence. Then the last again. After that, I clutch the book to my chest and sob. This usually lasts about 20 minutes, then it turns into silent tears, then mere sniffling, making this part last about 30 minutes (Harry Potter was an exception--I swear it was over an hour.)
Next, I begin yelling and demanding the next book (I'm still not quite aware that there isn't one) at whoever has the misfortune of being closest to me. Poor them. Finally, I reread the series, attempt (but usually fail) to face the fact that the series has ended, and wander mindlessly around the neighborhood. The time when that wears off can vary.
Now that you've finished this post, I'm sure you will all experience these symptoms. Good luck keeping them under control.
Au revoir!
~Hermione

My LIfe is Over. I am Dead Now.

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Tsk, Tsk, Tsk...

[Ow! Stop poking me with your sword!]
Ahem. Sorry, I was just being attacked by [ow! I mean it!] one of Seana's invisible teddies, whom you may have seen (or rather not seen) running around on her blog.
What was Seana's invisible teddy doing here? Why it was delivering...
A GUEST POST *dun, dun, dun....*!
As you may or may not know, Seana came tied with Destiny Skye in my fabulous contest. The prize? Her very own guest post!!! But before I begin...
Seana,
There is an invisible teddy that appears to have escaped from your blog and is now running loose around mine. Please come and get it as soon as possible, as I do not know how many more sword pokes *wince* I can take.
Thank you,
Hermione
Alrighty then, let's get this show on the road.
Ladies and gentlemen...
It is with great pride I present...
The (tied) winner of the 2012 first ever Everything Hermione contest...
SEANA J VIXEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*APPLAUSE*
*LOUD CHEERING*
*I GET POKED WITH THE INVISIBLE TEDDY'S SWORD AGAIN*

I'm a writer. This means I take caffeine and turn it into a form of entertainment that people stare and giggle at.

It's intimidating, I admit that. Other people are reading this outside of the blogosphere I call home. Reading. Pressing their noses against the computer screen and reading every little thing I have to say, wiping their noses occasionally on their sweater sleeves.

Now I've always wondered where people come up with bizarre ideas that seem impossible. Yes, let's pluck that man over there and send him up into a freezing atmosphere in a giant puffy suit that looks like the Michelin Man and stick him up on a giant crater-filled rock we call the "moon." Yes, yes. And while we're at it, let's make a movie about an out-of-control ape who captures innocent ladies and practices his rock climbing skills on a building. It's brilliant!

And then I saw an equally odd idea.

You know when you paint your nails, and then scratch your head before they're dry? They end up smudged, aye? I was seeing if there were other solutions to this problem than adding another coat of polish. One website suggested that I either a.) lick my nail, or b.) lick my finger and use that to fix the smudge.

I find this odd.

"Oh, no! My nail polish is smudged! Whatever am I to do?!"

"NEVER FEAR! MY TONGUE IS HERE! *lick lick* All better! *grin*"

"Oh, thank you, Mr. Tongue! You're my hero!"

"Happy to help, citizen!"

First of all, does this actually work? The website claims that the saliva mixes with the paint and acts as a smoothing agent. ...Right. Second of all, if the paint is still wet, wouldn't your tongue get covered in paint? Not exactly sanitary, is it? And if you use your finger, you WILL end up with a fingerprint on your nail. I speak from experience. Do not doubt my expertise in the enterprise.

Although, I do wonder if the person who came up with that tip was a bit scrambled in their attic. Too much exposure to garden gnomes can do this to a person.

So will you try licking your nails next time they smudge? Or are you like me and think that you'd rather stick another coat on there than go for the drool-all-over-the-place attempt?

Thanks again, Hermione. (:

Cheers,

<3 Seana

And Here We Are...

It's done.
Over.
Finished.
Complete.
The first contest in Everything Hermione history has drawn to an end.
And here we are.
You and me.
Waiting for the winner's name to be announced.
Or perhaps, you were so annoyed with all of my rambling, that you skipped ahead. to see who the winner was.
If you did not, however, skip ahead, then you will know about...
3rd place!!!
In third place is Mars, with this awesome entry. Great job, Mars!

In second place, we have the lovely July, with her applause worthy entry. Thank you, July, for submitting this fabulous entry!

And now, the moment you've all been waiting for...*drum roll*...
WAIT! STOP! STOP!
It seems, my dear readers, we have...
A tie.
Do you know what this means?
Do you know what this means?!
IT MEANS DESTINY SKYE AND SEANA J VIXEN ARE EACH DOING A GUEST POST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know what you're thinking: "But, Hermione, which will you use for your blog button?" Well, after a very intense "eenie, meenie, miney, mo," The result was...
*drum roll again*
DESTINY SKYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But, since I also loved Seana's so much, I decided to award her the prize of a guest post as well. Here is her button:

Just...Harry's face...I can't...oh my...
Thank you to all who entered! Seana and Destiny, please send me your posts--at anytime, about anything or anyone!
This concludes the first Everything Hermione Contest! Thank you for making this so fun! I hope to do more in the future.
~Hermione
Edited in: Thank you, Destiny Skye, for also helping me add pictures! It's finally fixed! Hurray!

I Have Way Too Much Energy for a Monday...

It's true.
I'm bouncing of walls, dancing on the ceiling, and doing every other crazy thing that I can't really do.
Why am I so excited, you ask? Well, not only does my contest ends tonight at midnight, but...
I JUST SAW WICKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those of you who don't know, Wicked is a musical based loosely of the novel by Gregory Maguire. The musical tells the story of Elphaba, a.k.a. the Wicked Witch of the West, and G(a)linda, a.k.a. the Good Witch.
It.
Was.
Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The songs, the costumes, the performance, everything was perfect. I literally started tearing up at the end of Act 1 it was that good!
I know this is short but it's time to wrap this up! I have to go examine the contest entries but don't worry! You have until midnight tonight to submit any last minute entries!!!
Until next time,
Hermione

Contest Update!!!

Hey, guys, this is just a quick little reminder about the contest. To review the info click here.
Anyway, I have already gotten quite a lot of entries, which is great because truthfully, I was barely expecting any! So thank you, everyone, and remember--the deadline is October 15th!!! That's right, this Monday!!! Keep in mind the fabulous prize of a guest post.
Regarding the Guest Post
If you are the winner, I have a couple Everything Hermione laws to be followed. These rules also apply for commenting:

• Absolutely no profanity. Sorry if that sounds too strict, but we must be mindful of young readers!
• Please no...how shall I out this..."adult content." Again, young readers!
• For the winner of the guest post: if you let a bad word slip out somewhere, I shall send the post back to you, asking you to change it. If you do, it will be posted!
• I prefer not to discuss politics. I'm just not a very political person, I guess you could say, and...yeah. I'd rather not talk about politics.

That's pretty much it! These rules are fairly basic, so I hope I didn't overwhelm you too much :P.
Good luck! Contest ends at midnight on the 15th!
~Hermione

Poll Announcement

Are--are we on?
Oh, okay.
Go-o-o-od afternoon Everything Hermione followers! Today on Everything Hermione, we have a special announcement.
Ahem.
*cough*A-hem-hem-hem *splutter*
Sorry. I just choked on my gum (which is peppermint flavored, although I'm not sure why I just told you that).
Alrighty, now that that gum is out of my throat, back to the special announcement (no, it is not about the blog button contest--but all entries due Monday!)
Here on EH (urgh, that is not a good acronym), I like to know what you want to hear from me.
That's right, I'm not self-centered.
Anyway, I don't want to bore you blogging about the color of my socks, or the length of a leaf I found, or whatever. I want to blog about what you would like to hear. So I have started a poll on the sidebar of my blog. Here is what you may choose from:
Choice #1: Books/Writing (Reviews, recommendations, story excerpts, writing tips, etc.)
Choice #2: Music (Bands, songs, plays (I'm seeing Wicked this Sunday!!!), etc.)
Choice #3: School (My electives, good classes, bad classes, etc.)
Choice #4: Activities (Art class, improv (hasn't started yet but I'm so excited for it!), voice/piano, saxophone, etc.)
Choice #5: Movies (Things I've seen recently, old favorites, etc.)
These will all be in the poll.
But before you vote, I want you to know,
THIS WILL NOT AFFECT WHAT MY BLOG IS ABOUT!!!
It will still be Everything Hermione, but I will post about the top two (maybe three) things you voted for just a wee bit more. And, they will each have a long post dedicated to that section.
So go on! Vote! And I'll see you next tim on...
Everything Hermione!

I Just...Oh My Gosh

Favorite. Picture. Ever.