Sometimes I can't stand myself. Really. Again, I waited till too late to start working on the "Morgan's Lullaby" series to get it up today. I promise it will be up tomorrow. It is turning out well; I just don't have it finished. I mean, it's not like you guys are sitting around waiting for my posts, but I feel an obligation to you guys to get things done on time. So I'm sorry for that.
Now, because of this, I came up with a way to make it up to everyone. I will be picking an idea from the comments(if I can get someone to actually comment) and using it in a post for Sunday. The idea can be a prompt, a funny picture to write about, anything. I will even do a shout-out type thing to the person whose idea I picked. I think it's a pretty cool idea. I really hope you guys participate! Please don't be shy. Thanks everyone, and, again, I'm terribly sorry for the post delay.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
50 Questions About Me!
As if you haven't already learned enough about me, I've decided to answer 50 questions about myself, so you guys can get to know me even more. I found an awesome survey that seems more than sufficient for my purpose. I am going to answer each one 100% honestly, so I hope you guys like the honesty!
Q: What's your name?
A: The blogging name I use is David Smart, but my real name is Mason Domke. (Can you blame me for using a fake name? Just look at my real last name.)
Q: What's your favorite sport?
A: Probably Ultimate Frisbee(Yes, that is a real sport) or Soccer
Q: Do you have a crush?
A: Yes, I do. But I don't think she's into me. I heard she's seeing this dude named Jay Z.
Q: What's your eye color?
A: Brown.
Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
A: I would change my nose. It's all round and weird.
Q: Are you allergic to anything?
A: Nope.
Q: Have you ever broken a bone?
A: Never, luckily.
Q: What's your favorite movie?
A: 21 Jump Street!
Q: Books or Movies?
A: Movies. When I read a book, I love it. But it is rare I can actually get through one.
Q: Favorite book?
A: The Giver
Q: What's your favorite website?
A: Newsana is a recent discovery of mine, and I love it. Very cool. Also, Genuine Awkwardness isn't that bad... (I'm a sellout, I know.)
Q: Favorite number?
A: 21
Q: Favorite letter?
A: I don't really have one, but if I had to choose, M.
Q: Do you know all of the words to the National Anthem?
A: Not at all. I'm a horrible citizen.
Q: What's your favorite holiday?
A: Christmas or Easter for sure.
Q: What song best describes your life right now?
A: It's Time by Imagine Dragons. I feel like I'm starting a new chapter in my life.
Q: What's your favorite band/artist?
A: My favorite band is Imagine Dragons.
Q: What's your relationship status?
A: I'm so single it's not even funny.
Q: Do you exercise?
A: Yes.
Q: Have you ever thrown up before? If so, why?
A: Yes. I had the flu. (Great subjects here on Genuine Awkwardness, right?)
Q: Are you right or left handed?
A: Right.
Q: What's your nickname?
A: Some people call me "Mase", but others have cooler names for me like "Ugly," "That weird kid," and "Freak."
Q: Do you wear make-up everyday?
A: No, I'm not that cool.
Q: When's is your birthday?
A: January/21/1998
Q: How do you feel about "YOLO"?
A: I don't see a problem with it.
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: "The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~Gandhi
Q: What's the worst thing that has happened to you in your entire life?
A: Probably when my family got broken apart from an addiction. (Mom was on drugs... You can probably guess the rest.)
Q: If you could live in any state, what would it be and why?
A: Alaska because it is so beautiful there.
Q: What annoys you?
A: When people tweet but don't reply to your texts. When people only look out for themselves. When your friends up and decide they don't want to be your friend anymore. When people forget your birthday. When you try your hardest at something, but everything works against you... The list goes on.
Q: What food do you hate the most?
A: BAKED POTATOES.
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names?
A: Not anymore. They all died.
Q: Jeans, skinny jeans, skirts, denim jeans, or crazy-patterned tights?
A: Denim jeans.
Q: Do you wear your seat belt in the car?
A: Always.
Q: Do you like this survey?
A: So far, yes.
Q: Who's your favorite super hero?
A: Batman!
Q: Is that your natural hair color?
A: Yes.
Q: What color eyes would you like to have?
A: I'm gonna keep what I have cause I don't wanna mess up and make myself uglier.
Q: Do you look like your mom or your dad?
A: Dad.
Q: What's your favorite type of food?
A: Chinese.
Q: What are three things you can't live without?
A: Sleep, family, and water.
Q: Who do you miss right now?
A: My really weird, crazy friend Emily. She's kinda gone down hill, and I'd love to be able to help her. Too bad I was an ass.
Q: On a scale from 1-10, how bored are you?
A: 1. I'm not bored at all.
Q: If something falls off your bed, do you get off your bed to get it?
A: NEVER.
Q: How tall are you?
A: 5' 10"
Q: What's your shoe size?
A: 12 (Men's)
Q: How would you describe your personality?
A: Very energetic. Motivated.
Q: What's your favorite type of cheese?
A: String.
Q: What's your favorite ice-cream flavor?
A: Cookie dough!!!
Q: What's your life goal?
A: To make a difference in peoples' lives.
**Phew. That's a lot about me. In the comments, how about some of you guys answer a few of the questions from the survey about yourself?**
Q: What's your name?
A: The blogging name I use is David Smart, but my real name is Mason Domke. (Can you blame me for using a fake name? Just look at my real last name.)
Q: What's your favorite sport?
A: Probably Ultimate Frisbee(Yes, that is a real sport) or Soccer
Q: Do you have a crush?
A: Yes, I do. But I don't think she's into me. I heard she's seeing this dude named Jay Z.
Q: What's your eye color?
A: Brown.
Q: If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
A: I would change my nose. It's all round and weird.
Q: Are you allergic to anything?
A: Nope.
Q: Have you ever broken a bone?
A: Never, luckily.
Q: What's your favorite movie?
A: 21 Jump Street!
Q: Books or Movies?
A: Movies. When I read a book, I love it. But it is rare I can actually get through one.
Q: Favorite book?
A: The Giver
Q: What's your favorite website?
A: Newsana is a recent discovery of mine, and I love it. Very cool. Also, Genuine Awkwardness isn't that bad... (I'm a sellout, I know.)
Q: Favorite number?
A: 21
Q: Favorite letter?
A: I don't really have one, but if I had to choose, M.
Q: Do you know all of the words to the National Anthem?
A: Not at all. I'm a horrible citizen.
Q: What's your favorite holiday?
A: Christmas or Easter for sure.
Q: What song best describes your life right now?
A: It's Time by Imagine Dragons. I feel like I'm starting a new chapter in my life.
Q: What's your favorite band/artist?
A: My favorite band is Imagine Dragons.
Q: What's your relationship status?
A: I'm so single it's not even funny.
Q: Do you exercise?
A: Yes.
Q: Have you ever thrown up before? If so, why?
A: Yes. I had the flu. (Great subjects here on Genuine Awkwardness, right?)
Q: Are you right or left handed?
A: Right.
Q: What's your nickname?
A: Some people call me "Mase", but others have cooler names for me like "Ugly," "That weird kid," and "Freak."
Q: Do you wear make-up everyday?
A: No, I'm not that cool.
Q: When's is your birthday?
A: January/21/1998
Q: How do you feel about "YOLO"?
A: I don't see a problem with it.
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: "The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." ~Gandhi
Q: What's the worst thing that has happened to you in your entire life?
A: Probably when my family got broken apart from an addiction. (Mom was on drugs... You can probably guess the rest.)
Q: If you could live in any state, what would it be and why?
A: Alaska because it is so beautiful there.
Q: What annoys you?
A: When people tweet but don't reply to your texts. When people only look out for themselves. When your friends up and decide they don't want to be your friend anymore. When people forget your birthday. When you try your hardest at something, but everything works against you... The list goes on.
Q: What food do you hate the most?
A: BAKED POTATOES.
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names?
A: Not anymore. They all died.
Q: Jeans, skinny jeans, skirts, denim jeans, or crazy-patterned tights?
A: Denim jeans.
Q: Do you wear your seat belt in the car?
A: Always.
Q: Do you like this survey?
A: So far, yes.
Q: Who's your favorite super hero?
A: Batman!
Q: Is that your natural hair color?
A: Yes.
Q: What color eyes would you like to have?
A: I'm gonna keep what I have cause I don't wanna mess up and make myself uglier.
Q: Do you look like your mom or your dad?
A: Dad.
Q: What's your favorite type of food?
A: Chinese.
Q: What are three things you can't live without?
A: Sleep, family, and water.
Q: Who do you miss right now?
A: My really weird, crazy friend Emily. She's kinda gone down hill, and I'd love to be able to help her. Too bad I was an ass.
Q: On a scale from 1-10, how bored are you?
A: 1. I'm not bored at all.
Q: If something falls off your bed, do you get off your bed to get it?
A: NEVER.
Q: How tall are you?
A: 5' 10"
Q: What's your shoe size?
A: 12 (Men's)
Q: How would you describe your personality?
A: Very energetic. Motivated.
Q: What's your favorite type of cheese?
A: String.
Q: What's your favorite ice-cream flavor?
A: Cookie dough!!!
Q: What's your life goal?
A: To make a difference in peoples' lives.
**Phew. That's a lot about me. In the comments, how about some of you guys answer a few of the questions from the survey about yourself?**
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
A Post for Support
So to start off, this blog has become an extremely important part of my life. Everyday I'm thinking about what to write about and how to make sure you guys have a great reading experience. And the best part is I wouldn't want to be doing anything else. I feel this blog is my way to reach out into the world from my small city. More importantly, I want this to be a place where you guys come and escape from your daily problems. This brings me to the main reason for this particular post. My ultimate goal is to have this blog kinda run by you guys guiding me with what you like/don't like, but for that to happen, I need some feedback. I need a comment here and there or a tweet (@GAwkwardness) or an email(davidsmart414@gmail.com). Anything you guys can do. I am here blogging for you. So please feel completely free to reach out to me in any way to tell me your opinions or likes or anything. I'm not trying to force you guys into anything or anything like that, I just need some feedback. That's all. :) Thank you so much. Here's a picture of a baby kangaroo in pajamas because... why not?
The Awkward Person's Guide To Family Gatherings
Hey guys! It's time for the second entry of "Hump Day How-To's." Today's topic is: how to handle family gatherings. As I said on this week's installment of "My Struggles," I have grown to dread family gatherings. Not because I dislike my family, but because I can't stand the criticism/weird questions that come with being the teenager in a group of adult family members. So I figured I'd show you guys some possible questions you might encounter and the correct (awkward) responses to those questions.
1. Question: So what career field have you picked out for your future?
Correct response: I heard the drug industry is booming so...
2. Question: Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Correct response: No, but I have a cat. It's the same thing really.
3. Question: How are you doing in school?
Correct response: I haven't killed anyone yet so pretty well.
4. Question: What music do you listen to?
Correct response: Gospel. So much gospel. PRAISE JESUS HALLELUJAH.
5. Question: Why do you wear such weird clothes?
Correct response: Because running around naked is "indecent."
6. Question: What college are you going to apply to?
Correct response: A very, very far away one.
7. Question: Why don't you do more chores?
Correct response: I supply the household awesomeness thank you very much. *Walk away triumphantly*
8. Question: Do you swear?
Correct response: All the time. Just yesterday I swore that I'd never try to conform to your unreachable expectations... Oh. You meant like cussing? Yeah, I do that too.
9. Question: What's your favorite book?
Correct response: When you book your flight back to where you came from... I mean, The Hunger Games.
1o. Question: Why are you still single?
Correct response: I'm waiting for the right person... HA HA just kidding. Have you seen my face?
11. Question: Have you been accepted into any colleges?
Correct response: Depends. Does "You're Rejected" have a hidden meaning I'm not aware of?
12. Question: Are you sexually active?
Correct response: In my mind, yes. In reality, no.
**That was it, guys! My first attempt at an at least remotely funny post. I really hope you guys liked it! I know it's a little short, but I really wanted a break from the depressing material. Comment your thoughts?**
1. Question: So what career field have you picked out for your future?
Correct response: I heard the drug industry is booming so...
2. Question: Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
Correct response: No, but I have a cat. It's the same thing really.
3. Question: How are you doing in school?
Correct response: I haven't killed anyone yet so pretty well.
4. Question: What music do you listen to?
Correct response: Gospel. So much gospel. PRAISE JESUS HALLELUJAH.
5. Question: Why do you wear such weird clothes?
Correct response: Because running around naked is "indecent."
6. Question: What college are you going to apply to?
Correct response: A very, very far away one.
7. Question: Why don't you do more chores?
Correct response: I supply the household awesomeness thank you very much. *Walk away triumphantly*
8. Question: Do you swear?
Correct response: All the time. Just yesterday I swore that I'd never try to conform to your unreachable expectations... Oh. You meant like cussing? Yeah, I do that too.
9. Question: What's your favorite book?
Correct response: When you book your flight back to where you came from... I mean, The Hunger Games.
1o. Question: Why are you still single?
Correct response: I'm waiting for the right person... HA HA just kidding. Have you seen my face?
11. Question: Have you been accepted into any colleges?
Correct response: Depends. Does "You're Rejected" have a hidden meaning I'm not aware of?
12. Question: Are you sexually active?
Correct response: In my mind, yes. In reality, no.
**That was it, guys! My first attempt at an at least remotely funny post. I really hope you guys liked it! I know it's a little short, but I really wanted a break from the depressing material. Comment your thoughts?**
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
My Struggles (Entry 2)
Hey guys it's Tuesday here on Genuine Awkwardness(wow, Daily Grace much?), and that means it's time for the second entry of "My Struggles!" I think this list is a little more interesting, so get ready!
1. Diets: Now you all probably remember this from my last "Hump Day How-To," but I'm restating for the possible new readers. OK. So I am a huge health nut, and that mixed with an obsessive personality makes for an interesting outcome. I just can't do the "normal" version of exercising/dieting. I go way too crazy with it.
2. Family Gatherings: I used to love being with my family, but now, I really dread it. It seems my family is more like "let's see how many insults we can make about him" than "we love him" nowadays. I don't know. I might just be imagining it...
3. CHEMISTRY: I have always done well in school, but Chemistry class kicked my butt! I can't remember an iota of what I was "taught" in Chemistry at all. You would never guess my favorite subject is science.
4. Criticism: I know everyone should be able to take constructive criticism, but when I hear someone criticizing me, I immediately get ultra defensive. I know. It's a bad quality.
5. Making People Happy: I am not the type of person who can make someone laugh or happy. When someone I know is sad/crying, I just have to give them their space because I try to help, I will inevitably make things worse.
**Sorry for the short, crappyish post guys. I'm working on a great "Hump Day How-To" for tomorrow, so make sure to check it out!**
1. Diets: Now you all probably remember this from my last "Hump Day How-To," but I'm restating for the possible new readers. OK. So I am a huge health nut, and that mixed with an obsessive personality makes for an interesting outcome. I just can't do the "normal" version of exercising/dieting. I go way too crazy with it.
2. Family Gatherings: I used to love being with my family, but now, I really dread it. It seems my family is more like "let's see how many insults we can make about him" than "we love him" nowadays. I don't know. I might just be imagining it...
3. CHEMISTRY: I have always done well in school, but Chemistry class kicked my butt! I can't remember an iota of what I was "taught" in Chemistry at all. You would never guess my favorite subject is science.
4. Criticism: I know everyone should be able to take constructive criticism, but when I hear someone criticizing me, I immediately get ultra defensive. I know. It's a bad quality.
5. Making People Happy: I am not the type of person who can make someone laugh or happy. When someone I know is sad/crying, I just have to give them their space because I try to help, I will inevitably make things worse.
**Sorry for the short, crappyish post guys. I'm working on a great "Hump Day How-To" for tomorrow, so make sure to check it out!**
Monday, January 27, 2014
First Week Recap!
As my first week running this blog comes to a close, I'm realizing just how rewarding blogging is. I haven't gotten a lot of views. I haven't gotten a lot of followers. But I enjoy writing for this blog so much. More than I ever thought I could/would. Every time I see I got even one view, I get so happy because you guys are reading something that I wrote, something that I think. Whether you guys hate my writing or love it, you saw it, and, for some odd reason, that means the world to me. So I want to thank each and every one of you that have viewed my blog/supported it in any way. I know it seems like I'm getting way too worked up over a simple week, but I can't help it. I have never been the popular kid in school or the guy everyone likes, but on here, I feel important. And that's a gift I can't be more grateful for, so thank you all. I am going to work as hard as possible to write content you will love!
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Grammy Predictions!!! (Awkward Edition)
OK guys. I have a secret to tell. I get WAY too into award shows. I go crazy when my favorites win, and I throw tantrums when they don't. It's just one of my things. As you can imagine, over the years I've gotten pretty good at predicting winners(at least in my mind). So what better to write about than my Grammy predictions???
Record of the Year:
Nominees:
*Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
*Radioactive (Imagine Dragons)
*Royals (Lorde)
*Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars)
*Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. & Pharrell)
Who I want to win: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons.
Who will win: Royals by Lorde. Lorde is the talk of the music industry right now, and I don't see anyone else winning in this category.
Album of the Year:
Nominees:
*The Blessed Unrest (Sara Bareilles)
*Random Access Memories (Daft Punk)
*Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (Kendrick Lamar)
*The Heist (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis)
*Red (Taylor Swift)
Who I want to win/who will win: The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Macklemore has taken the music scene by storm and has covered every subject from thrift shops to gay rights. I think it's a sure win.
Song of the Year:
Nominees:
*Just Give Me A Reason (Pink & Nate Ruess)
*Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars)
*Roar (Katy Perry)
*Royals (Lorde)
*Same Love (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Mary Lambert)
Who I want to win: Just Give Me A Reason by Pink & Nate Ruess.
Who will win: Same Love by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Mary Lambert. I don't really have many reasons for this pick. I just think it's a winner for sure.
Best New Artist:
Nominees:
*James Blake
*Kendrick Lamar
*Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
*Kacey Musgraves
*Ed Sheeran
Who I want to win: Ed Sheeran.
Who will win: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Who else could possibly win?
Best Pop Solo Performance:
Nominees:
*Brave (Sara Bareilles)
*Royals (Lorde)
*When I Was Your Man (Bruno Mars)
*Roar (Katy Perry)
*Mirrors (Justin Timberlake)
Who I want to win: Mirrors by Justin Timberlake.
Who will win: Roar by Katy Perry. I see Katy taking home this award, and I don't even know why. Just a feeling, I guess. (Is my awkwardness showing?)
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
Nominees:
*Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
*Just Give Me A Reason (Pink Feat. Nate Ruess)
*Stay (Rihanna Feat. Mikky Ekko)
*Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. & Pharrell)
*Suit & Tie (Justin Timberlake & Jay Z)
Who I want to win: Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake & Jay Z.
Who will win: Just Give Me A Reason by Pink Feat. Nate Ruess. I think the chemistry these two convey in this song will definitely be enough to get them the win.
Best Pop Vocal Album:
Nominees:
*Paradise (Lana Del Rey)
*Pure Heroine (Lorde)
*Unorthodox Jukebox (Bruno Mars)
*Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke)
*The 20/20 Experience - The Complete Experience (Justin Timberlake)
Who I want to win/will win: Pure Heroine by Lorde. She definitely deserves this award. From the vocals to lyrics to the impact this album has had, it's a winner in my book.
**Don't hold me to these guys! I've been known to either be almost all right or almost all wrong. Also, I fought to get this post up before the Grammys actually started. I told you I am a horrible procrastinator. Comment your thoughts/favorite artists! Thanks guys!**
Record of the Year:
Nominees:
*Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
*Radioactive (Imagine Dragons)
*Royals (Lorde)
*Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars)
*Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. & Pharrell)
Who I want to win: Radioactive by Imagine Dragons.
Who will win: Royals by Lorde. Lorde is the talk of the music industry right now, and I don't see anyone else winning in this category.
Album of the Year:
Nominees:
*The Blessed Unrest (Sara Bareilles)
*Random Access Memories (Daft Punk)
*Good Kid, M.A.A.D City (Kendrick Lamar)
*The Heist (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis)
*Red (Taylor Swift)
Who I want to win/who will win: The Heist by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Macklemore has taken the music scene by storm and has covered every subject from thrift shops to gay rights. I think it's a sure win.
Song of the Year:
Nominees:
*Just Give Me A Reason (Pink & Nate Ruess)
*Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars)
*Roar (Katy Perry)
*Royals (Lorde)
*Same Love (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Mary Lambert)
Who I want to win: Just Give Me A Reason by Pink & Nate Ruess.
Who will win: Same Love by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat. Mary Lambert. I don't really have many reasons for this pick. I just think it's a winner for sure.
Best New Artist:
Nominees:
*James Blake
*Kendrick Lamar
*Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
*Kacey Musgraves
*Ed Sheeran
Who I want to win: Ed Sheeran.
Who will win: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Who else could possibly win?
Best Pop Solo Performance:
Nominees:
*Brave (Sara Bareilles)
*Royals (Lorde)
*When I Was Your Man (Bruno Mars)
*Roar (Katy Perry)
*Mirrors (Justin Timberlake)
Who I want to win: Mirrors by Justin Timberlake.
Who will win: Roar by Katy Perry. I see Katy taking home this award, and I don't even know why. Just a feeling, I guess. (Is my awkwardness showing?)
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance:
Nominees:
*Get Lucky (Daft Punk)
*Just Give Me A Reason (Pink Feat. Nate Ruess)
*Stay (Rihanna Feat. Mikky Ekko)
*Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. & Pharrell)
*Suit & Tie (Justin Timberlake & Jay Z)
Who I want to win: Suit & Tie by Justin Timberlake & Jay Z.
Who will win: Just Give Me A Reason by Pink Feat. Nate Ruess. I think the chemistry these two convey in this song will definitely be enough to get them the win.
Best Pop Vocal Album:
Nominees:
*Paradise (Lana Del Rey)
*Pure Heroine (Lorde)
*Unorthodox Jukebox (Bruno Mars)
*Blurred Lines (Robin Thicke)
*The 20/20 Experience - The Complete Experience (Justin Timberlake)
Who I want to win/will win: Pure Heroine by Lorde. She definitely deserves this award. From the vocals to lyrics to the impact this album has had, it's a winner in my book.
**Don't hold me to these guys! I've been known to either be almost all right or almost all wrong. Also, I fought to get this post up before the Grammys actually started. I told you I am a horrible procrastinator. Comment your thoughts/favorite artists! Thanks guys!**
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