That Time Again

[katiefoolery]

Yes, it's that time again when I force you all to watch as I make an idiot out of myself on the internets. Huzzah! And I make even more of an idiot of myself this time, because this is my punishment video. Said punishment was dictated by theemdash, sopdetly and katilara for the very modest crime of going over the four minute time limit by the tiniest little bit.

One minute and forty-six seconds is the tiniest little bit in my book.

Also, I thought it was more of a guideline than a rule, but there you go. We are not pirates, we are fivedotnerds.

My punishment consisted of three parts: firstly, I had to spend the main part of my vlog facing in the wrong direction; secondly, I was required to provide a dramatic re-enactment of my national anthem; and finally, I was to finish off by providing everyone with pictures of Australian animals.

It was kinda fun, actually. Don't tell anyone. :D And here it is...

I wasn't the only one being punished, though - surferartchick suffered as well. Watch as she proves to us that she's not a couch here.

I'm still after questions about writing, too. Anything from how to decide how long your paragraphs should be to how to format dialogue. Anything. I have all this knowledge in my head and I figure it's time I started sharing it before my brain explodes or something.

Comments

[alankria.livejournal.com]

Your vlogs are very entertaining. You have a face now! And hair! And an accent! (You... presumably already had these things, but now I know you have them.)

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm aiming to get a little bit better with each one. And I do indeed have all of these things, as I suspect you do, too (although I have yet to see the proof).

[penchaft.livejournal.com]

alankria has a rather shockingly stereotypical English accent. v. disappointing, would not recommend.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

What a shame. Oh well, at least I'm forewarned, shoudl I ever have a chance to hear it.

[rilla06.livejournal.com]

Yay, Ringwood Lake! Or, uh, Ringwood Sea :P

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

It's a sea! The entire country is girt by it. :D

[saralonde24.livejournal.com]

Ringwood Sea, love it. like the sea of galilee but even smaller...
Also hooray for (slight former but previously longstanding) local hood locations!! and awesome vlog btw :)

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

I was originally intending to go to the beach, but it was so hot that I figured I'd be hard pressed to find one that wasn't packed full of people. So Ringwood Sea had to suffice. :D

And thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[vegetachik.livejournal.com]

Whoa!! A Koala Bear!

I loved that one pigeon that really wanted to be friends with the ducks. I laughed a lot. :D

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

Yep, it sure is. You tend to think koalas are cute little things... and then you realise they're actually quite large furry balls of grumpiness.

The pigeons were trying hard, they really were.

[penchaft.livejournal.com]

Can't tell it's 40°+ AT ALL.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

This fact is indeed well-concealed. :D

[frohike.livejournal.com]

Very nice video. My favourite part was the hats at the end.

Possible writing related question: How do you decide whether there should be a full stop, comma, or even a semi colon at the end of a line? Is it okay to leave it with none of the above?

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

I think the hat bit is my favourite, too. Strange how I go from staring at my webcam when I start a video, feeling like an idiot... to going out of my way to behave like an idiot of my own volition. Still, it's fun. :D

And that question there is a very good one. I think I love it quite a lot, really. I can't wait to start answering the questions I've been asked - the only difficulty lies in choosing which ones I want to do first.

[natally.livejournal.com]

Oh brilliant, you are hilarious! And lots of dynamic camera action, huzzah!

I discovered your cast list. I don't think I will ever be able to shake off that image of that handsome, pixelated and question mark adorned face driving like a maniac.

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

You're too kind. :) I was just hoping to be vaguely entertaining. It was a lot of fun to make the video, though.

Ah, that question mark. We've tried everything we can to remove it, but it just won't go. It makes things interesting. :)

[crazedturkey.livejournal.com]

Look at you thinking about being Madonna. I saw it!! Ha!

[katiefoolery.livejournal.com]

And look at Spike and Giles having tea. I am most amused.

How was I supposed to resist, in the face of glittery, pointy, conical shaped things? :D