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Indie Christmas Music

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Where do you live:: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Relationship Status:: Married

About Me:: I’m a 25 year old British girl currently living in chilly Winnipeg, Canada. I’m a proud indie kid who loves nothing more than devoting hours to keeping up with UK music and listening to BBC radio. I love graphic design, art, theatre, and creativity in general, but my heart lies in writing. I have a keen interest in psychology and the human mind, personality types (INFJ) and understanding, but am even more fascinated by the intricacies of the human heart as well as the way we perceive ourselves. I always try and look on the bright side of anything – no matter how hard things may seem I believe there’s a reason for everything and a learning experience in the toughest of challenges. Trust me.

I spent a big chunk of my life living a life I didn’t want to live; being around the wrong people, and being afraid to push myself out of my comfort zone. Allowing myself to be controlled by fear and anxiety. In the past year or so, I made the decision to get out there and do everything I was ever afraid of, and now I feel like I’ve really found who I want to be. I’ll continually push myself to grow, and gain experience and confidence. That means there’ll be goal lists floating around here every so often. It’s not an easy thing to be able to look back and say I allowed myself to be controlled by things over which I have no control – but if someone stumbles across my blog, and feels inspired to challenge themselves, push their boundaries and see how life can change… it’ll probably be the most rewarding thing in the world.

Right now I’m continuing that journey through life and falling more in love with the wonderful things the world has to offer, and fighting to change the things it doesn’t. I’m exploring my spirituality and purpose in this world, all sorts of amazing new music, diving into incredible books and continuing my love affair with the arts. I’m a huge music lover and animal lover… the list goes on. Let’s just say I’ll take love over hate any day, and work towards a better future rather than dwell on problems of the past.

There isn’t a great deal I dislike, but people who kick the back of your chair, being stuck behind slow walkers, the cold, animal cruelty, closed mindedness, and conflict are all surefire ways to make me one very sad panda.

There will always be a soft spot in my heart for William Shakespeare, Geoffrey Chaucer, Neil Gaiman, Mervyn Peake and any other master of the English language that leaves me feeling lucky to have been alive to see such beauty in words. I ramble on here about lots of things, but I secretly love to write fiction. I’m definitely a nerd. I love to curl up with a good book and occasionally wish I had my own personal TARDIS. I’m a sci-fi geek extraordinaire, and proud of it – I have a home-made WoW Night Elf costume, bought the hubby-to-be Dalek cufflinks, and... I may or may not have travelled to the US solely to go to a Star Trek convention.

Website:: http://emily-jane.net

Age:: 25

How long have you been blogging:: 7 years

Fill in the blank: "People who like _________ will love my blog!": The UK, music, psychology, sci-fi, proper grammar, England, challenging themselves to grow, literature, love, Doctor Who, setting goals, the English language, science, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, cooking, geeking out, and kittens

What makes you different from other bloggers?: I don't subscribe to any "rules of successful blogging." Who wants to pen themselves into a niche?

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Okay guys, I have to own up to something. I caved. I went to see The Time Traveller’s Wife.I’d heard bad things when it first came out and decided to wait until it hit the cheap seats; I’d loved the book so much I re-read it with Sweet immediately after I finished it the first time, and it’s become one of my most loved books ever. I knew movies based on books had a tendency to be completely disappointing and frustrating – but it was the BEST BOOK EVER – I had to see it on the big screen!Sweet…See More

Blog post by Emily Jane Dec 4, 2009

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Alternative Christmas Music

Just thought I'd share my alt/indie rock Christmas playlist with you all, Happy Holidays!http://fuchsiag.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/indie-kids-get-early-christmas-presents/See More

Discussion posted by Emily Jane Dec 2, 2009

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What would you ask your favourite author?

I'm asking because my little city won a nation-wide contest to have Neil Gaiman come do a book signing!! He is my absolute HERO, and I totally want to meet him. But what the heck do you SAY to your absolute hero, and not look like a total prat??http://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/events See More

Emily Jane added a discussion to the group On My Bookshelf Nov 17, 2009

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Blog posts by Emily Jane Nov 16, 2009

Some days, I'm extra proud to be a sci-fi geek

This weekend, I did something I haven’t done for what feels like at least a year. And I did it two nights running. Ladies and gentlemen, this Friday and Saturday, I went to the cinema. In a world of video piracy and mass filesharing; actually deciding to go out and spend $20 on a film where you may get kicked in the back of your seat multiple times (and may end up hating anyway) hasn’t really been top of my list on a Friday night. But this weekend, Sweet and I went for a couple of good old…See More

Blog post by Emily Jane Nov 10, 2009

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British 20-something bloggers

For all those 20-something bloggers who have a strong connection with England, Scotland, Wales and/or N.Ireland

Emily Jane joined James Ink's group Nov 8, 2009

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Future Nostalgia, or Why I Hate Louis Walsh

I’m sure at some point in everyone’s online lives, they’ve been forwarded one of those “you know you’re __________ if…” emails, had a quick chuckle and felt pangs of nostalgia. I’m sitting here listening to the Wonder Years feature on my favourite radio station (an hour every Friday consisting entirely of songs from one year out of the past twenty), happily enjoying my Backstreet’s Back, remembering the days of watching Goosebumps after school, collecting POGs and taping songs off the radio,…See More

Blog post by Emily Jane Nov 6, 2009

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Advocation for Self-Education

Not normally one to write about politics or current events, I couldn't help but hop on the H1N1 discussion. At work, I've somehow landed myself the position of Co-Chair of the Workplace Safety and Health Committee (yes, me, I know) and naturally, the topic of H1N1 and subsequent vaccination has been a bit of a hot potato in recent meetings. I've found myself very much in the minority when I decided to sit in at lunchtimes and continue to watch…See More

Blog post by Emily Jane Nov 1, 2009

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Nerdy Girls and Boys Bloggers

Are you a nerd? Do you like Battlestar Galactica, and not just for the hot Cylon lady? Do you prefer reading Vonnegut instead of watching Dancing With the Stars? Is your idea of a fun Friday night playing The Game of Thrones boardgame? Is so, join!See More

Emily Jane joined Jenn Belle's group Oct 27, 2009

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When did my life become so adult!?

This group is for 20 somethings that have recently realized their life has gotten SO adult on them and they aren't sure when it happened.

Emily Jane joined Karie's group Oct 27, 2009

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We love comments!

For all bloggers who love receiving comments on their posts! The idea of this group is to discover each others blogs and leave nice comments on them!

Emily Jane joined PinkNic's group Oct 27, 2009

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Blogger Swap Day!

Today I'm participating in my very first blog swap thanks to 20sb Blog Swap Day! I'm paired up with the lovely Erin , who was lucky enough to study and travel in Ireland before heading back to the states.me and my friend kara at our MA graduationhi! i'm erin from and her heart it is in ireland in honor of the 20sb blog swap i have been paired with the fabulous…See More

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At 3:54am on January 2, 2011, Chase said…: Happy New Year, Emily! 2011 has big things for you, doesn't it? :)

At 1:36pm on September 24, 2010, Jill said…: Hey, I really enjoy your blog - glad I found it! Keep up the great blogging!

At 1:08pm on July 29, 2010, Serena T said…: Hiiii! Thank you for accepting my request! I love reading your blog! :)

At 3:48pm on June 26, 2010, Catherine said…: hi :) so good to find you here!

At 12:02pm on May 14, 2010, Mad Hatter said…: I absolutely hate the color purple, but photo 5 is possibly responsible for making me rethink...

At 3:29pm on April 30, 2010, Jpeazy said…: I saw you were nominated for the the May blog title, and must say I can see why!

At 3:04am on April 28, 2010, RAY J said…: Hey there! Thanks for the comment and glad to hear you enjoy my Music and Warcraft features =)

I'm gonna check out your blog now =)

At 9:16am on April 15, 2010, Antonia said…: Thank you for the add. Have a good week ahead! Cheers!

At 12:43pm on April 10, 2010, Kara said…: That is so incredibly cool! I love it! My fave geeky moments in our wedding were movie references. We used the wedding march from "Sound of Music" instead of the traditional one and my MoH referenced "The Princess Bride" wedding ceremony (wove, twue wove and mawwiage) in her toast!

At 12:25pm on April 10, 2010, Kara said…: I read that you're using a custom sci-fi cake topper at your wedding. #1 that is so awesome! #2 What is it? Or are you keeping it a secret until the big day?