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5 Fandom Friday: Gateway Fandoms That Made Me Who I Am Today

I believe I was always a geek. Growing up with two brothers who I was pretty close with opened my world up to more video games, action figures, cartoons, and movies than I think I would have been exposed to if I didn't have brothers. Honestly, they actually introduced me to some of the fandoms I'm still into today.

1. Harry Potter


I didn't even know who Harry Potter was when my youngest brother received the first three Harry Potter books for Christmas. But after he read through them I decided to give them a go and, well, that started my obsession and need to read all of the books as soon as they came out. Never until this series did I know what it felt like to wait impatiently for a book or a movie to come out.

2. Nintendo


We always had some Nintendo console in our house and the amount of hours I put into Mario Kart, Mario Party, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, and other multiplayer games is insane. To this day I have a weakness for Nintendo-only games and will never turn down the chance to play a Mario, Donkey Kong, or Kirby game. 

3. Hello Kitty


My best friend in high school introduced me to the adorable world of Sanrio. She took me downtown to some small independent stores that were filled with Japanese stationery, candy, and tons of Hello Kitty merchandise. Never would I have guessed that this would start my love for Japanese culture and all things cute.

4. Supernatural (theme, not the TV show)


I was a kid who grew up watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer and reading Christopher Pike books. I was into ghosts, vampires, and other supernatural things. This interest has continued on with me as I read fantasy and supernatural books and watch shows like Grimm, Supernatural, and iZombie. I've become someone who enjoys being creeped out.

5. Beverly Hills 90210


This was MY show growing up. I was addicted to the drama, fashion, and the California setting. This was the first television show that I watched every week and knew everything about. And now I still find myself loving similar television dramas - The O.C., Gossip Girl, Felicity, One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars... they might not be all the same but the cheesy, over dramatic story lines get me hooked every time. 

What fandoms made you who you are today?
xo Jen


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My Life In Photos

I hope you had a lovely Christmas. It's crazy it's already over. December went by way too quickly. We had a great time visiting family but I cannot even describe how tired I feel from our mini Christmas vacation. December was filled with fun Christmas activities and I'm sad that it's over.

I baked whipped shortbread with maraschino cherries in the middle, which is the only way I like shortbread.



I also made fruitcake cookies for Adam since he's a big fan of them. I could do without them.


I consumed a decent amount of eggnog - plain and in coffee.


I squeezed in quite a few Christmas movies, but I had the most fun watching Home Alone and tweeting along with Rosa.


I spent a night watching Christmas movies and wrapping gifts. All of Adam's gifts got wrapped in this amazing Star Wars paper.


The cutest gingerbread Hello Kitty on my tree!


Animal Crossing: New Leaf was very festive this month. I'm so in love with the snow and colourful lights in the trees. I tried to play as much as I could. And as usual, Seymore always found a way to snuggle with me while I played.


How was December for you? Did you have a good holiday?
xo Jen
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Sweater Weather

This week the weather turned to Fall. The last couple of nights have dipped to the negative temperatures and the daytime highs have been quite chilly. We went outside a couple of days ago in jeans and sweaters and we were both still cold.

I'm not complaining though. I love snuggling up in giant sweaters and blankets when I'm at home. And using the cold weather as an excuse to drink as many hot drinks as possible makes me happy.

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From now until the end of March I'll be living in all my sweaters and cardigans since our house is always chilly. The sweaters above make me want to invest in a couple more too. 

Are you a fan of the cool Fall weather?
xo Jen
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What I'm Loving Now

It's been a whirlwind of a week between work, errands, and crafts. One thing I did make a point of doing this week was catch up on my TV shows when I had a bit of time to myself. 

The Mindy Project

Of all the shows I watch by myself and with Adam, The Mindy Project is easily my favourite show airing right now. Especially this season. Mindy and Danny make me laugh and make my heart melt weekly. This season has been fantastic so far and I'm so happy they added more episodes to this season. 

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The Simpsons x Hello Kitty Line

I recently found out about this line through Twitter and I'm obsessed! The Simpsons characters look adorable in Hello Kitty form. I'd love to have this dress in my wardrobe!

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Ghostbusters vs Mythbusters. Epic Rap Battles of History 

A friend told me about this video and well, it's amazing! Watch!


I hope you're having a great weekend!
xo Jen
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Etsy Crush

I'm a sucker for cute things. I'm a sucker for geeky things. When you make geeky things cute, well, I'm in love! Recently on Etsy, I saw the most adorable Legend of Zelda earrings in my Activity. I instantly headed over to the seller's shop and just freaked out over all the adorable earrings! Sweet Whatevers is filled with the most adorable fangirl jewelry. I highly recommend checking out her shop!





Amanda, the amazing lady behind Sweet Whatevers, is super talented! I'm a huge fan of these earrings and the detail put into them. Definitely go check out her shop!

xo Jen
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Current Obsessions

How is your weekend? It doesn't feel like a Saturday night for me. I have to work tomorrow so today feels like a Sunday. It's throwing me off. But I had a good, though short, weekend. Friday evening was spent doing errands and buying a new chair at Ikea with Adam. Then today, we went for a family reunion/picnic for Adam's side of the family. Luckily it was in Welland so we didn't have far to go. The rest of the day has been spent packing and stuffing pillows. I've been very productive.

Last week I finished up Season 1 of Supernatural. Oh my, the season finale left me hanging! I need to get Season 2 as soon as possible but I have a feeling I won't be able to start it until after we move. I really love the show. The chemistry between Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Sam (Jared Padalecki) is great and pretty funny. I'm excited to see how they grow as I watch the rest of the seasons.


Some episodes definitely play up my childish fears I have about the supernatural as well. I can end up freaking myself out watching the show while home alone.


I finished up Supernatural with just enough time for me to squeeze in Season 7 of Bones before we move. I know I'll be finished the season by next weekend and then I can watch the new season as it airs on television.

With Fan Expo coming up in 5 days, I'm definitely getting excited about looking around the huge convention. I love seeing all the booths setup and picking up all the freebies everyone is handing out. I have a list of some things I want to look for and buy at the show. Besides some Supernatural products, I'd love to find these new figures.


How cute are they?!?!


If you're going to Fan Expo and you spot any of these Hello Kitty figures, please come find me and tell me where they are! haha. I need them in my life.

I'll be posting some finished craft projects on here in a couple of days. I'm so incredibly happy with my stock for this year's Fan Expo. I have so many items that I'd love to keep for myself.

Well, I hope you're having a great weekend!
xo Jen
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