Day 24-If You Won the Lottery...

Here we go!
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Take my family to Tahiti

-My mom and stepdad are in love with Tahiti. They have been there numerous times and they want to go back, but like most travelling experiences, Tahiti is expensive. You have to pay for most if not all your meals, drinks and other stuff unless you luck out with an all inclusive, which is rare in French Polynesia.

Travel

-I'd love to travel. London would be one place I'd go to because a good majority of the bands I listen to come from London, mostly Iron Maiden, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, The Police, As Lions, Billy Idol. And the bands I listen to that don't come from London have gone to this city to record. Plus, I'd love to see an authentic soccer (football) game. Doesn't matter the team. If they are English, I'd love to see them play. I'd love to go to Australia because it's beautiful. Not now, with those raging wildfires. I'd love to visit Japan because I've been deeply interested in the culture since I was 13.

Donate to charity
-I'd donate to the ASPCA, because I love animals. I'd donate to Wounded Warriors because I deeply support the military. I'd donate to Alzheimer's Association because Alzheimer's Disease  runs in my stepdad's family and it's what killed his aunt Rita. I'd donate to the Breast Cancer Foundation because I can't even begin to imagine the horror of getting the diagnosis of breast cancer. The horror of losing your hair or even having to have a mastectomy done.

Find a passion and go back to school
-If I could, I'd love to go to college or university for something. The only problem is that I have no passion for anything anymore. I used to have a passion for medicine, but my biological father drove that out of me by saying I was a failure in school, what makes anyone think I would be any better in medicine? No one would trust someone who can't pass a class in school. My mom and stepdad say that if I am destined to do something or have the talent for it, then I should pursue it. You can't go to school just for something you're interested in. You have to be destined to do that, have a talent for it and a strong passion for it.

Slight cosmetic surgery
-Nothing too major. Just mostly some sort of weight loss procedure, like that Coolsculpting that keeps getting advertised on TV. I would never modify my body in major ways, like breast augmentation or enlargement, lip fillers or any of that. The only reason I would want a weight loss thing like Coolsculpting is to help me lose a few pounds. I'm not fat, but I'm not skinny either. I'm curvy, but I do have problem areas with my midsection. But then again, what woman doesn't?

Benefits of Travelling

Besides seeing new destinations, studies show that travelling can good for your health!! YAY!! Now where's that suitcase?...…..

1.) It teaches you about the world

-Saint Augustine once said "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page". Any university course can teach you about countries, but you can learn so much more about the traditions, culture of the country you visit. You can interact with the locals, who will, most likely, be more than happy to teach you about their ways of life

2.) You can learn about your homeland

-You can not only learn about a new culture, but you can also learn about your own homeland. You will notice unique cultural differences

3.) You can learn a lot about yourself

-It's been said that those who want to travel abroad want to "find themselves". You are given the chance to reflect on what it's like to be far from your home, what you feel about your homeland, how you feel about foreign people or what you do/don't know about the various places in the world.

4.) Tolerance is key!

-Everyone says that they are tolerant of everyone. But is that really true? You can often meet others who are different from you and that will teach you to be more accepting of people different from you and also more open

5.) Times you'll never forget
-Everyone looks forward to creating memories they'll never forget when travelling. You tend to change slightly by doing activities you never thought you'd do. You'll see beautiful landscapes and areas you never would have seen at home. You'll talk to people you never thought you'd ever meet

6.) Confidence and independence can be yours

-Travelling makes you feel more confident and independent. You realize that any situation can be mastered. You find out that you can survive without help from others. You realize you are stronger than you thought

7.) Knowledge is key!

-You can learn a lot through travelling. You can learn all sorts of things, such as a new recipe, find something pop culture-related you may never have known about, a new way of solving problems, a new mindset or more

8.) The language of travel

-Every country has its own language and dialects for different areas. Travelling can improve your language skills. If you go to a country where they speak the same language as you, you can learn some new local words and phrases only used there. If you go to a country that speaks a different language, you will learn even more about that language, especially if the local culture is what interests you and propelled you to go to that country in the first place

9.) Motivation!
-People will often say that when they return home from a long journey, their motivation is higher. You might learn things you want to try at home. These experiences will give you a new energy, a new sense of purpose

10.) Bragging rights

-Everyone loves to tell a good story about the places they've seen, the things they've done. With all this travelling, you can have a few good stories for the kids and grandkids. You can look back on life in your older years and realize that you have lived a full life, that your life was not in vain. You can be satisfied you have done so much. This will give you unlimited satisfaction and happiness

9 Annoying Things Friends Say When Returning from Travelling

We all have friends who brag about all the amazing things they did on their time away. Or they brag about how they met all sorts of interesting people, the amount of booze they drank or whatnot. Here are 9 annoying things friends may say when returning.

1.) You haven't had coffee until you've drank it here!

-It's pretty much a known fact that each country brews coffee differently. It may not have been grown in the volcanic soils of Hawaii or passed through the digestive system of an Indonesian cat, but coffee is coffee none the less

2.) "That place was way too touristy for me"

-For starters, you want to say to them "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WERE?!?!?!" Every country has those locations considered too "touristy" but people still go to see them. It's amazing the things that come out of people's mouths

3.) I had the craziest night at the Full Moon Party

-For one thing, a lot of countries have parties to celebrate things that are important to them. For example, in springtime in Japan, when the cherry blossoms bloom and fall, parties are held to view them because it is considered a beautiful occasion. (I would go and see them like the locals) No one really cares about the drunken nightclub war stories you have.

4.) You have to see [insert famous landmark] when the sun is coming up.

-This is so typical it's pathetic. Not everyone wants to go to the same places for the same reasons as you. Everyone has those places in the world they want to see for reasons personal to them. So if you keep irritating people about seeing this place when the sun is coming up, you're going to find something being shoved where the sun doesn't shine!

5.) Travelling really changes your personality

-Travelling is different for everyone. Some consider backpacking through Europe to see the historical sights an eye opening experience, especially if you've never been out of the country before. Some consider drinking the bar dry in Riviera Maya, Mexico a legend to behold. It's not like travelling changes everyone. If it's your first time, last time or just a vacation somewhere, it can certainly open your eyes and make an impact

6.) It was time to unplug

-Yes, we all know we're just dying to post those pics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other mindless drivel called social media. Funny, for someone who said they wanted to "unplug", those social media sites are seeing some high density from you...

7.) "That reminds me of this one time in Argentina..."
-When someone asks you if you've ever been to a place, it's okay to say yes and tell them about it. It's a completely new thing to shoehorn your travel experiences into a conversation that has nothing to do with it.

8.) You should be able to fit everything you own into a backpack

-First things first, consider where you are going. Some places are subject to radical changes in climate. You need to be prepared. A carry on and a suitcase should be sufficient. For example, if you plan on climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan during the spring and summer, you need to bring proper winter gear for climbing the mountain, such as winter clothes, winter coat, hat, gloves, VERY GOOD hiking shoes and proper summer and spring weather gear for when you come down. It's all down to knowing how the weather and climate is in the destination you're embarking to

9.) I'm glad I went when I did

-Here's a translation for this: "I had the best trip ever and you will never come close to that". Everyone has those one or two special destinations they want to see. They've been planning, saving and doing what they needed to prep themselves for that special day when they can embark. It does not reflect well on you when you basically brag about them not having as good a trip as you. Everyone travels to different places for different reasons. For some it's culture. For some it's religion. For some it's to see the sights. Do not take away the specialness of their dream destination(s) just because it doesn't compare to what you did. Not everyone aims to get completely London Blitzed on alcohol the whole time they are on vacation. Do not put someone down for wanting to go to a certain place in the world simply because you don't want to go there.

Day 23-Who Would You Want to Be for a Day

This will be interesting...
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For just one day, I would like to be Georgia May Jagger. I think, as a girl, she's a beautiful model with a great personality to match. She doesn't care that people think the gap in her teeth is big enough to drive a truck through. She doesn't care. She is a model who is famous in her own right instead of what her last name is. I wish I had her beauty and confidence and self esteem instead of being a fair skinned, easy-to-burn girl with bad teeth, 0% self esteem and confidence and losing weight only because my job prevents me from eating.

Day 22-What Will You Do Differently If You Become a Parent

I'm going to be honest about this!
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What I would do differently if I was a parent would be to encourage my childto follow their dreams. I would teach them that dreams have no limits. That dreams are not for suckers. That if you do work hard enough and put enough dedication into it, it can happen.

I would be supportive of whatever decision my child made. I would make my child feel comfortable enough to come to me or the other parent about anything. Such as if the child identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. I would want that child to come to me or the father and feel comfortable opening up about it and know that regardless of what happens, they will be loved and adored.

I would not tell my child that they would need to work hard to achieve their dreams, that the road to success will be a hard one, but if they are willing to push past the moments where they question themselves about doing this, they can go all the way! I would support my child no matter what they said they wanted to do. If they said they wanted to pursue music as a career, I would tell them it's going to be a hard road, getting all that practice in. But if they are willing to push past that, do the practice and keep at it, they will get to where they need

Case in point, I would positively encourage my child to have limitless dreams. Anything they want to do can be achieved with hard work and dedication. And no giving up!

Day 21- Who Made You Who You Are Now

I can't really answer this. I don't know who made me who I am. All I can say is that I am constantly thinking negative of myself, I think I am ugly and worthless and not worthy of anyone's love except for my family.
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This is too hilarious!!

Elderly couple sued for playing Iron Maiden too loud!!

In a quiet retirement community in Stockholm, Sweden, things turned out to be not so quiet. An elderly couple decided to destroy the silence by blasting legendary metallers Iron Maiden.

According to a local newspaper, Aftonbladet, the couple played the legendary English metallers' music to get payback on a new couple who moved in nearby. Some neighbors say the issue started in October when the new neighbors had a loud, rowdy sex life that would go all night. The unnamed elderly couple, an 81 and 71 year old, decided to take the law into their own hands. They decided to drown out the new neighbors by cranking up the stereo to 11 and blasting Iron Maiden.

Ironically, the police were called and had to force in the door while "Afraid to Shoot Strangers", the Gulf War epic written by bassist Steve Harris from the band's 1992 Fear of the Dark album was playing. Thankfully, despite the song's title, no shots were fired. There was a charge of harassment issued to the couple by police, but was later dropped.

OH PLEASE OH PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ian Hill, bassist of Judas Priest, wants to do a co-headline tour with "rivals" Iron Maiden!

That's right. You read it right!! According to noted metal music site Loudwire, it's being considered that metal legends Iron Maiden and Judas Priest might do a co-headline tour.

In the early 1980s, Iron Maiden was still in opening band status. They often opened for then big band Judas Priest. Things got off to a rocky start when then Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno announced "they would blow the bollocks off Judas Priest". Eventually, both bands came to terms with the issue and now are the best of friends while also being the two biggest names in metal. The whole idea of Priest and Maiden touring TOGETHER would be something out of the best dreams of most metal fans.

During an interview with Audio Ink Radio, Priest bassist Ian Hill had this to say. "There’s always the big question of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. That would be really interesting if we could get that together before some of us die. It’d be great! You run into these people over the years. We’ve played with quite a few of them, but we’ve got to get together with Iron Maiden."

Maiden's first outing with Priest was in 1980. Priest was out touring British Steel while Maiden was out touring as "opening band" for their debut album Iron Maiden. The opening band had, once again, played opening band to Priest again in 1981 as Priest was touring Point of Entry and Maiden touring Killers. The tour was dubbed the World Wide Blitz. To get back to the current day, Judas Priest is still touring their Firepower album while Maiden is embarking on their Legacy of the Beast tour. The Firepower tour is the first Judas Priest tour to not feature guitarist Glenn Tipton, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease a few years prior. To play in Tipton's spot is famed producer and musician Andy Sneap, who is known for working with bands like Dimmu Borgir and Amon Amarth.

During an interview with The Void with Christina, Sneap had this to say. "I'm just filling in, really. They asked me to help out, so it was a case of jumping in and doing what I could do. I'd had a year in the studio with them — I was doing Accept and Saxon at the same time — so it's been good for me to step away from the studio, because mentally, I was getting a little bit burnt with that, if I'm honest. To be able to step back and still do something this size and musical has been great. Where it's going to go? I've got no idea. We haven't even discussed it. It's been, 'Andy, can you do this tour? Can you help us out here?' That's fine."

Is heavy metal music bad for your health?

There are some who say that heavy metal is bad for your health.

It's been said that heavy metal, more than any other genre of music, has the worst reputation and effect on its listeners. It's been said that heavy metal has the reputation of affecting the behavior mental of its listeners. Apparently scientists noted a link between listening to heavy metal and a high risk of suicidal thoughts or actions, becoming desensitized to violence and other factors. What these "studies" have forgotten, probably on purpose, is that there are external factors there sometimes as well, such as poor family relationships, drug abuse/substance abuse, feelings of being "the outsider".

According to a study done at Macquarie University in New South Wales, Australia, music with violent themes does not make fans more violent or prone to violence. There is a long standing idea that the music a person chooses to listen to can inform others of their behavior. Aristotle was of the opinion "if over a long time [a person] habitually listens to music that rouses ignoble passions, his whole character will be shaped to an ignoble form". So it can be said that heavy metal is not so bad for your health. If someone is prone to violence, has suicidal thoughts/actions or abuses substances, aggressive music can certainly be ruled out.

Here are some pictures to debunk that!!

 



January Birthdays

Since it's January, it's time to say Happy Birthday to the following people

LOL, out of all the people listed here, there are only two people here who aren't British-Paul Stanley and Malcolm Young

Janick Gers

-Birth name: Janick Robert Gers

-DOB: 1/27/1957

-Where: Hartlepool, England

-Has two children, Sian and Dylan

Paul Stanley

-Birth name: Stanley Bert Eisen

-DOB: 1/20/1952

-Where: Manhattan, New York

-Suffered from a rare condition called microtia for the majority of his life. This condition, depending on the severity, affects development of the ears and thus affects hearing

Ian Hill

-Birth name: Ian Frank Hill

-DOB: 1/20/1951

-Where: West Bromwich, England

-His wife Sue was front man Rob Halford's sister

Richie Faulkner

-Birth name: Richard Ian Faulkner

-DOB: 1/1/1980

-Where: London, England

-Prior to joining Judas Priest, he played guitar for hard rock singer Lauren Harris

Rod Stewart

-Birth name: Roderick David Stewart

-DOB: 1/10/1945

-Where: London, England

-Started out singing for The Faces before going solo

Jimmy Page

-Birth name: James Patrick Page

-DOB: 1/9/1944

-Where: Hounslow, England

-Formed Led Zeppelin from the remains of The Yardbirds

David Bowie

-Birth name: David Robert Jones

-DOB: 1/8/1947

-Where: Brixton, London, England

-DOD: 1/10/2016

-Where: Manhattan, New York

-His unusual colored eyes are a result of getting into a fight as a teen. One classmate had punched him and scratched the cornea of one of David's eyes, causing the eye to dilate permanently, giving the impression of two different colored eyes, when he really has two blue eyes

James May

-Birth name: James Daniel May

-DOB: 1/10/1963

-Where: Bristol, England

-Known as "Captain Slow" or "Captain" anything else according to his Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson

Georgia May Jagger

-Birth name: Georgia Mau Ayeesha Jagger

-DOB: 1/12/1992

-Where: London, England

-Known for the sizeable gap in her teeth

Rowan Atkinson

-Birth name: Rowan Sebastian Atkinson

-DOB: 1/6/1955

-Where: Consett, England

-Known for his characters Mr. Bean and Blackadder

Kate Middleton

-DOB: 1/9/1982

-Where: Berkshire, England

-Her and the current Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, do not get along very well

Malcolm Young

-Birth name: Malcolm Mitchell Young

-DOB: 1/6/1953

-Where: Glasgow, Scotland

-DOD: 11/18/2017

-Where: Elizabeth Bay, Australia

-Was one of the founding members of AC/DC

Phil Collins

-Birth name: Phillip David Charles Collins

-DOB: 1/30/1951

-Where: London, England

-Started out as the drummer for Genesis, but replaced front man Peter Gabriel when the other band members realized that Phil could sing very well

John Paul Jones

-Birth name: John Baldwin

-DOB: 1/3/1946

-Where: Sidcup, England

-Prior to joining Led Zeppelin, he worked as a session musician