The Rules of Fandoms

12:09 PM / BY Envy
Ever since fandoms became a thing in the Netherlands, I’ve been trying to grasp the rules of these over-the-top groups of fans. Because there are certain rules, unwritten laws, that you have to stick to. If you don’t, you’re just a regular pathetic nerd. Since quitting the fandom nonsense, I’ve observed that small fangirl population at my high school. It made me realize that the rules are… complicated. Unfair is also a great word to...

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It's Award Time

8:01 PM / BY Envy
The Liebster award has come to my little corner of the internet again! I was awarded by Riley from Smiles No Matter, which was a real surprise, because I didn’t even know she was reading my posts! And as usual, I have to start with 11 facts about myself. #1: Watching shows such as Wicked Tuna is my guilty pleasure. #2: My Dad and I sometimes quote entire scenes from Family Guy. #3: I hate...

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Am I Turning into a Hipster?

7:11 PM / BY Envy
Since last week, I've been a bit concerned about turning into a hipster. I'm not sure I am, though. There isn't a real hipster scene in the Netherlands, especially not where I live. At the border of so-called civilization, but still in a rural area, being a hipster can be dangerous. Being different can be dangerous. I have to find out if I'm turning into a hipster, but... I don't realy know what a hipster...

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The Curse of Fandoms

7:19 PM / BY Envy
I still remember the good old days of early 2012. I was an overexcited fifteen-year-old, waiting for the Hunger Games movie to be released. I reread the book a dozen times, hummed songs from the soundtrack during class and wore a Mockingjay necklace at all times. My friends called all this an 'unhealthy obsession'. These days everyone has an obsession. The cashier at the local supermarket speaks High Valyrian, the jocks discuss which one of...

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