It is a curious thing, the death of a loved one. We all know that our time in this world is limited, and that eventually all of us will end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up. And yet it is always a surprise when it happens to someone we know. It is like walking up the stairs to your bedroom in the dark, and thinking there is one more stair than there is. Your foot falls down, through the air, and there is a sickly moment of dark surprise as you try and readjust the way you thought of things.

By: Lemony Snicket

Hello, I am Requiem for a Writer

I find pleasure in literary and artistic activities - writing, reading and drawing. I also savor sleeping when I have the time (exciting, right?). And herein lies the conflict: When I should be slumbering, I am up awfully late reading some enticing novel. I am a person who drinks more caffeine than they should- I seriously need it though, since when I am not reading, I have severe insomnia… Guess watching anime at night doesn't exactly help with that, now does it? I was introduced to this this by an awesome friend of mine (though I shall not give you the persons name, i will say that person is the Kazekage of Suna. You should read that authors stories, there quite funny). On a side note, I want people to be well aware that I am incredibly lazy and procrastinate all the time. Sometimes I'm so lazy that I don't even feel like walking to the refrigerator: I just crawl. Not kidding. I don't know if you really needed to know this, but hey, I just want to get the point across that I'm pathetic... Think that’s about it.

I will say beforehand about the things I dislike; I’m not a negative person (sort of...), I just dislike a considerable amount of things.

Things I dislike/hate (not prioritized):

1. I dislike the silent “j” in jalapeno (any word, for that matter, with a silent letter in it I despise)

2. I think parades are disturbing. The “beauty queen” who is surrounded by cheap props, with vacant eyes, and a pasted on smile, waving like we’re old friends makes me uncomfortable. I have no idea who that lady is, why is she waving at me? Then there’s the giant lumbering, inflatable character precariously leaning over the crowd, while smiling of course. I constantly feel as though it’s going to collapse on me, along with the rest of us, at any given moment.

3. I dislike goat eyes. They look ominous. I know they’re up to something.

5. I dislike when people judge me because I stick my hand in a glass of cold ice water and eat the ice. Sorry if I’m not as sophisticated as you are.

6. I hate it when I think I'm typing something but haven't typed anything at all because I didn't click on the screen.

7. I hate it when I pull on a door and it won’t open because you have to push it (or vice versa)... I also hate doors because I face-door them often. When face palm just isn't enough...

8. I hate it when people use the word ‘gay’ to mean ‘bad’. If you don’t understand what I mean, that’s totally fine. I consider this an acceptable example: ”Hey want some cereal?” (The other guy doesn't like cereal though, know what he says…) “No dude, that’s gay.” Well, since Mister Genius says it’s gay, it must be. Its official- Co-Co Puffs are homosexual. IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE. Homosexual means (and i quote from majority of dictionaries)"a person who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex"... How on earth does that apply to cereal or any other object or sport for that matter. Cereal is not alive; it therefor cannot have any feelings, such as romantic ones. It there for cannot be homosexual. End of discussion if there ever was one. Your argument is void. And, underlying in the topic of people using gay in an incorrect way, I hate it when people gay bash. Now we all have our opinions, but seriously... why are you? Just because you don't agree with them, doesn't mean you should automatically hate them. Sorry if I'm ranting I just hate it when people use words incorrectly. Don't even get me started on people who say things are racist.

9. I dislike all “Buddies” movies - Snow Buddies, Air Buddies, Space Buddies - I scorn them all.

10. I hate it when people wear reading glasses, and yet they don't even need them. I even hate it more when they don't have lenses. it's just plain stupid. You know what I'm talking about... the hipster glasses.

11. I dislike Aloe Vera - it does absolutely nothing and it feels repulsive.

12. I hate U.P.S trucks. I always hide when I see one because I believe (and know) that their sent from the netherworld to abduct children and have them labor in their mines. if you don't believe me, just know... they always abduct the ignorant ones first.

13. I dislike people who say, “Grinds my gears” too much.

14. I dislike when I say something funny, then my friend says it louder, and gets all the credit.

15. I hate when people walk up to me while I’m at the bus stop and ask, “Hey, did I miss the bus?”...How do I respond to that? If I’m standing here, obviously I am waiting for the bus. How do I know if you missed the bus? I would be long gone on the bus if you missed it, then I couldn't tell you anything.

16. I dislike exercise, it’s too much effort

17. I dislike it when people talk in a large group in the middle of a pathway. You seriously don’t have the decency to stop talking and get out of the way for more than 3 seconds?

18. I dislike people who don’t cover their mouth when sneezing or coughing. I’m sure they've infected me with God knows what.

19. I dislike it when people abuse annotations… need I say more?

20. I dislike leprechauns…those petite ginger demons freak me out so much.

21. I dislike spell check. It’s not always write.

22. I dislike it how almost all the cereal characters have noticeable negative characteristics. Bird from Co-Co puffs- mentally ill. Cinnamon toast crunch- cannibal. Trix rabbit guy- thief and is mentally ill. Lucky- thief (well perhaps not, could just be selfish). Tony the tiger- cardioholic. Toucan Sam- thief. Yeah, I know, all very attractive personalities (sarcasm) (at the same time though you can’t help but like them).

23. I hate it when you get into bed, all comfy and cozy ready to read a book, when you suddenly realize you left it in the other room and have to go get it.

24. I hate the thoughtless parents of the kids on Lucky Charms Commercials. I suppose it could be viewed as a positive thing that they run all day chasing a miniature man, which falls under the category of exercising. However, on one commercial they were chasing him IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. Shameful parenting much? You seriously let your kid... chase a leprechaun... in a dark eerie forest... at 12.00 a.m.… all for some cereal... wow, great job raising your kids (sarcasm).

After reading all these things I dislike (if you seriously read all of it I’m slightly flattered and thoroughly perplexed at why you would) you probably think I’m an awfully negative person. As I said earlier though, I’m no such person... sort of. I just loathe an abundant amount of things. And if you can still stand learning things about me, I’ll tell you what I like:

Things I like/love (not prioritized):

Anime-

1. I love the anime Naruto Shippuden. Seriously though just give up on Sasgay already. He’s not coming back! One does not simply bring back a homicidal guy with duck bottom hair. Because for Naruto…he’s the one that got away.

2. I love the anime Black Butler. Still don’t know if Grell is female or male.

3.I love the anime Death Note. I LOVE DE APPLES!!!

4. I love the anime Full Metal Alchemist

5. I love the anime Soul Eater. Death the kid is such an outrageous symmetrical shinigami... which is good

6. I love the YU-GI-OH! TV series (The original only though)

7. I love the Pokemon TV series. Judge me if you want but I just can’t enough of it. I like the original TV series that takes place in Kanto the most, though. I noticed it kind of gets worse when Ash progresses to the next region. And can someone please explain to me how ash still looks like a 10 year old. He's posed to be... 30 by now.

8. I love the anime Fairy tail!

Music-

1. Florence The Machine FTW!

2. I love The Killers

3. Muse is just… remarkable

4. I absolutely love Lana Del Rey

5. Voltaire is awesome. Because “when your evil” you love his music (song reference intended)

6. Imogen Heap!

7. I like the Dresden Dolls

8. I like Evanescence

9. Grouplove

10. I like Three days Grace

11. I like Alex Clare

12. I like Circa Survive

13. I love Graffiti6

14. Gorillaz!

15. I love White Lies

Video Games-

1. I love Skyrim. Sure, it probably takes over my life and it makes me lose track of time, but that doesn't excuse the fact that it’s breathtaking!

2. I like the Legend of Zelda. I see Zelda, however, as just a nuisance.

3. I love Pokemon games (especially fire red, pearl, diamond, black, and white)

4. I love Assassins Creed!

5. I like the Sims 3.

And most of all…

I LOVE FAN FICTION!

…Well - I actually like Dr. Pepper most of all.