When Did I Start A New System?

Hello all, we are getting close to our 100th post here on "When Did I Get Here?". Can you believe it? Once the 100th post arrives, there will be a change. I'll be ringing in our day specific posts as follows:

• Maribel Mondays: Mondays suck. We can all agree on that. So since my brain isn't even really on those days, my mother Maribel will be giving me a prompt each Monday to write about? Sometimes it will be controversial, sometimes funny, sometimes (more often than not) weird, but you can at least expect it to be better than what I would have come up with on my own.
• Terrible Two-sdays: Okay, Tuesday isn't much better than Monday. Tuesday is a perfect day to air my grievances with 2 things going on in our world (past, present, future). Enjoy my ranting tone.
• Wonderin' Wednesdays: That thing that's been bugging me, right at the back of my brain? Yeah, this is where it goes.
• Domestic-Dame Thursdays: "Adela, why does this day's theme not start with a 'T'." You can't always get what you want. This is the day I will talk about my Domestic Wife Adventures.
• Fan-Tastic Fridays: This is my fangirl, geek out, pop culture post of the week.
• Sinful Saturdays: All the things I love that are bad for me are posted here.
• Sundays Off: No blog posts on Sundays, because the blog gods forbid it.

Now I'd ideally like to see people comment more on the posts they read, but I get that sometimes reading is more fun than participating; I've been there. Just keep in mind I feel like I've done something people enjoy if you give me a quick comment.

Looking forward to the new blog format? Hate it? Tell me in the comments.

When Did My Body Ever Feel So Sore?

Afternoon everyone! A quick update since I'm still busy with work and my sister being here.

• I went to The Field Museum here in Chicago with my Dad and sister yesterday. It was about 6 hours of walking. I'm used to sitting in a chair at work all day, and only walk to and from a car. My calves and ankles are on strike.

Me and my sis Aleida.

• I found out some promising news concerning Harley Quinn being given a monthly series from artist Amanda Conner and writer Jimmy Palmiotti. Heard they did good things with Power Girl, so we'll see. Fingers Crossed!
• I saw Pacific Rim (IMAX 3D) with my whole family, and can I tell you, I was so happily blown away. I want to see it a couple more times in theaters. My favorite characters? The Kaidanovsky couple who pilot Cherno Alpha. Bad. Asses.

• Just found out the loan for James's and my first house was APPROVED! This weekend James will be going to look at houses. Can you believe it?

So there you have it. Been a busy lady. My sister leaves early Sunday morning. After that I plan on doing laundry and going to do my nails. Hopefully we can talk soon!

When Did I Become Protective Of Harley Quinn?

So I really love Harley Quinn. I wanted to be her for a very long time (yes, I see the pit falls). I admire her. I'm essentially obsessed with her "boyfriend". I love reading about her. That being said I jumped the gun when I heard there would be changes. I'm looking at you, New 52.

So who exactly is Harley Quinn? The way I know her, and her original origin story goes, is a former psychiatrist working at Arkham Asylum who volunteered to analyze The Joker. She falls in crazy ass love with him, and helps him not only escape but becomes a sort of side-kick/punching bag. Is there nothing more romantic? She becomes BFF's with Poison Ivy, who does her a solid by injecting her with a dose of instant agility, strength, and toxin immunity. What a pal.

The Harley Quinn I've come to know and love.

Okay, so now it's New 52 time. This is it in a nut shell. Harley was a top student in NYC. Came to work in Gotham City with the same psychiatrist gig. The Joker manipulates her using knowledge about her fathers death. Blah Blah Blah, she breaks The Joker out, goes with him somewhere, voices she doesn't want to be there anymore, and bam! A rehash of The Jokers origin in a vat of chemicals. Bleached skin and two tone hair. Fine.

New 52 Harley Quinn statue.

I was shocked when I saw her new outfit for the first time. What. A. Slut. I liked that with her old outfit, she could be seductive and funny. Now it's "Hey, a crazy set of walking ass and tits." Where is my black and red? I can try to over look it as much as I want, but it comes back to nag at my eyes. I cannot admit to myself it is really Harley Quinn.

I will admit I haven't READ any of the New 52 Harley Quinn content. I think I am, however, now ready to start. From what I can tell from other Harley Quinn lovers is she is still funny (a little more twisted), smarter (she originally sleeps her way through college), and in love (pretty much) with The Joker. Aside from the cop-out chemical transformation and whore of a mess outfit, I'm not hearing much I don't like.

So, I will start reading, and update you on my thoughts as they come. Wish me luck!

When Did I Become A Fangirl?

If you haven't figured out yet that I'm an incurable Sherlock (BBC), Hannibal (NBC), Harry Potter, Star Trek, or Avengers fangirl, don't worry, there is still time. I've been busy with my sister visiting from Mexico, but wanted to post a video with some thoughts.



This is a smart and funny video that illustrates an event that happens in fandom circles I don't understand and that peeves me.

I am a married almost 21 year old woman. I plan on having kids (not that soon). I don't get home some fans use those things as an excuse to leave the fandom. You can leave the fandom because your priorities changed: Your family is number one and you have no time for other things. For someone who is truly immersed in the fandom, being married and having children isn't a hindrance, but a chance to express your fangirl nature in other ways, for example:

1. Tardis PJ's for your toddler.
2. Harry Potter themed marriage.
3. Attending conventions as the Loki Family.
4. Having a movie/tv marathon with your kids (if it's appropriate for them).
5. Making meals based on your favorite source material.
6. Fanfiction can be written by anyone of any age, marital status, or amount of kids.

If you REALLY consider yourself a fangirl, it is a way of life. That will never change. If you abandon it after getting married and having children, then you were never really a fangirl to begin with.

CUMBERBITCH FOR LIFE!!!

When Did I Become So Irritable?

I don't really know what it is, but this week has been a special week of feeling pissed off easily. Has my special reserve of "give a fucks" been depleted entirely? Let me check...

Yup, all out it seems. I take issue most with people who simply refuse to take responsibility for their actions or take action for things that are being let run wild that should be stopped. Like at work, for example:

This phrase gets me every time I hear someone who works let it spew out of their ugly little mouths. "Well, I'm not getting in trouble for it." This one is just as bad. "I dunno, but it's not my problem." I just have one thing to say to those things.

Guess what? We all work here. We are all responsible. Yes, you will get in trouble if you did nothing to stop some shitty situation you knew about. Yes, it is your problem. I know this silly "team" concept may be lost on you, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exists. 

Take. Some. Fucking. Accountability. Please.