Computer Building and IGGPPCamp

I've had such an excellent time since we last recapped and I have so many updates!

Last Saturday night, I built my first ever gaming rig! It was so awesome and I had an absolute blast making it. All the hard work paid off the moment the lights turned on! I really wanted to make my entire setup D.Va themed, so this was an incredible start.

Jonathan surprised me with a D.Va gaming mouse and mousepad and we also added a dual monitor display, which has been life-changing!


This past weekend, I was able to really utilize my new computer since IGGPPCamp was happening! If you aren't familiar, IGGPPCamp is run by the lovely ladies of The International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club every year. This event includes sorting into Troops, twitter chats, watchalongs, hangouts, and just gathering to celebrate being a geeky girl with other geeky girls. The great thing is, it's like summer camp but without leaving your home!

  #igglebugs scavenger hunt! Percy Jackson watchalong, hosted by my troop #TroopChimera #iggppcamp #trooppride

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We had such a blast this year! I was in Troop Chimera and I made so many great friends! I was so bummed when it ended but now I have some awesome people to connect with forever!

Due to all the excitement, I've been slacking a bit on my reading but I'm excited to jump back in, especially since I still have to finish our book club read of the month! 

Other cool things that have happened this month:

I met some really awesome Sailor Scouts on International Sailor Moon Day!

So much good food!!

 

   

First Day of #iggppcamp: Camp Breakfast. Awesome recipe by @justcombined. ♡

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I had an absolute blast and I'm so glad to have made so many great memories!


What have you guys been up to? Let's chat in the comments or tweet me @raineedayze!




Always, Raineedayze

Captain's Log #9: Back in the Captain's chair

Hey guys!

This weekend I went to Geek Girl Brunch! It was an absolute blast! Our brunch for this month was Lord of the Rings themed and it was fabulous.

I didn't know we doing a serious face with the props, so here I am smiling with a sword

Also, $2 mimosas? Yes, please. 

I'm so glad I got to hang out with old friends and make new ones! To top it all off, I won a copy of The Silmarillion and an Arwen bookmark!

  
AND....

***SPECIAL NOTE***

If you are attending PAX South, I will be at the after-hours GGB multi-chapter event!! Come hang out and say hi!  


And now, on to the Captain's Log!       

Wayward Pines Trilogy by Blake Crouch. (Book) If your a regular reader here, you know I was super obsessed with the Wayward Pines TV show. Since we bought a Kindle, I decided to start reading more and the trilogy was free on the Amazon library. I'm currently on book 2 and I love it! It's very different from the TV show, so I like not knowing what will happen at the end. If you like creepiness, definitely check this one out.

Dorkface. (Blog) It's no secret, I love my fellow geek girl bloggers. I found Jemma on Twitter from some of the IGGPPC girls and I love her blog. From blogging tips, motivational posts, fun ramblings, DIYS, she has it all. I even joined #theGirlGang. Definitely give her a visit here.

Pokemon Moon. (Nintendo DS) We picked up Pokemon Sun and Moon and I absolutely adore it. This is the first full Pokemon game I've played so I love experiencing it for the first time with Jonathan who has played all of them. The graphics are great and I love the characters and storyline. 

The ClueFinders. (PC...kinda) Okay, this is a little bit weird, but hear me out. When I was a kid and AOL was a thing, we received a free trial of this game. I absolutely loved the thing and played it for months, even though there was limited content. I mentioned it offhand to Jonathan a while back, and I couldn't even remember the name of it, just that it had math and Mothra (this was the 90's). Also, yes I was a nerd obsessed with an educational game. For Christmas, he managed to find the whole game and gave it to me. I cried of laughter and couldn't wait to reminisce on this dorky thing. Turns out, my math skills have barely improved but it's still as fun as ever. Now at 21, I can see how cheesy it is but I adore it. (Even though I had to do a little maneuvering since it only runs on Windows 95.)

Demolition Man. (Movie) It's no secret that I'm so behind on movies. I really suck at watching them, even though I love them. Last night, Jon convinced me to check this out and I'm so glad I did. It's like watching Galaxy Quest with Rambo. I loved it. Cheesy 90's action goodness is my favorite thing ever. I encourage all my fellow geeks to check this out.

Saturday Night Live. (TV) Ok, this is kind of weird but I cannot watch SNL on TV. I get too distracted and restless. Plus, I'm not usually a fan of the musical guests. So, I tend to watch the skits on Youtube or Hulu. I love to just watch these on my phone while I put on my makeup or when I'm cooking. Plus, I'm loving all the female comedians on there. They are hilarious!!! Check it out if you haven't seen it. I was one of those who checked out after Tina, Amy, and Jimmy left, but I'm so glad I got back into it.


What are you guys up to? Do you have any suggestions for what I should read, watch, or play next? Let's chat!


Always, Raineedayze

End of Summer?

Hey ya'll!

Today it hit me that in a few weeks, Summer 2016 will be over and it will be back to the daily grind. I feel like this summer has been a very big turning point in my life. I finally got a car and no longer have to take the bus around town. I made amends with a person whom I thought I would never speak to again. We actually made our apartment a home, something we never did with our old apartment. And I started this blog!

I think I've also grown more as a person this summer. When I first came here and when I first got together with Jonathan, I was very dependent on other people to do everything for me. Now, I find myself actually running through things that need to be done and seeing how much I can fit in so he doesn't have to do them. I am becoming my own person which is only making us closer to our goal of building a great future for ourselves. I've stopped feeling entitled to treating myself when I  couldn't afford it. (Note: I still treat myself. Just not always by buying things when I need to budget). 

I've also met so many wonderful, interesting, like-minded people by participating in events with our Geek Girl Brunch Chapter and participating in events with the Geek Girl Pen Pals Club. I'm even doing camp for the first time this year! 

When I reflect back on this summer, I know I'm going to miss it. There are so many great memories. But I also know that I can now take these things and apply them to become an even better version of myself from now on. I can continue to grow. 

Raineedayze Mixes: Playlist for the Superhero In You

So this month over at IGGPPC, the theme is Heroes and Villains. I figured, what better way to celebrate this theme than with a kick-ass playlist? For the soundtrack to your hero (or villain) adventure, look no further!

1.  Power of Love - I FIGHT DRAGONS
        - This song is so powerful, it has the word Power in it! The cover is really good and IFD is amazing. Plus, the song always gets me pumped up!
 

2.  Hawkguy - Adam WarRock
        - I love Hawkeye, but I think this goofy song does play around with his weaknesses (at least in the MCU). Plus, it will be stuck in your head for days!
 

3.  I Wanna Live In a World Full of Heroes - Kirby Krackle
       - This is my go-to song, especially on days that just aren't going my way. Sometimes, it would be amazing to live in a world full of heroes. KK is chock-full of nerdy goodies, but this is one of my favorites.
 

4.  Brand New Day - Neil Patrick Harris
      - I love Neil Patrick Harris and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. I must admit, I was stumped for a villainous song, but finally remembered this gem. 
 

5.  Skullcrusher Mountain - Jonathan Coulton
     - Jonathan Coulton is one of my favorite artists and this song is one my favorites. I once put it on a mix for Jonathan and he played it over and over for 6 months. And the song was still amazing! Plus, it was the easiest to think of for "lair". 
 

6.  Heroes (The 8bit Remix) - David Bowie
     - 'Nuff said.
 

7.  Batman and Robin - Snoop Dogg ft. The Lady of Rage (NSFW)
     - I just think this song is amazing and hilarious. Plus, Batman is the first hero I think of when I think of a cape (well, technically a cowl). Be warned, the NSFW label is there especially for this one.

 

8.  *BONUS* Wonder - The Doubleclicks
     - How could I not include a Wonder Woman song on this playlist? And the Doubleclicks are another amazing geeky band, comprised of some incredibly geeky women. Yay!


You can listen to this Super playlist here.


 
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What songs would make up your Super playlist? Let's chat about it!



Always, Raineedayze