I've invited you on Goodreads (my name is Mel on it) and my goal is 100 books this year :) last year I reached my goal (81), so I'm going up again. In 2010 I managed to read 100, so I think I'll do just fine :)
@booksandquills Thannkk you for replying! brilliant channel and i'm pretty impressed with the book reading, might have a go my self, not sure if I could do the movie thing: i usually fall asleep. I would love it if you had a look at my channel and feel free to come down to brighton to have some lessons in english accents haha x
I knew you from tumblr first (via nanalew and meekakitty) and have been following you on that for a while and then I was like "what, she's one YouTube as well?" then I did a little dance.
Heads up though the world isn't going to end, charlie said so, and his views are based on NASA so . . .
I'm doing the 50 books thing as well
And the the Netherlands rule, I'm australian but I have an Opa (No Oma, the grandmother on that side is english)
Easiest way to learn the 50 states: The fifty states song. Alabama, Alaska Arizona Arkansas...look it up. I think it's a requirement for every kindergartner in the us.
@stormfet Good idea! There's a few 50 States songs out there. The one I learned (and still know very well now at age 24) was "The 50 States That Rhyme."
When you started talking about quills I thought you were going to write a book this year. Also - read all the Jane Austen books, they are so lovely, and free on kindle if that helps.
I am a slow reader and tend to read long books, so I'm going to 20. Opposed to the 14, my good-reads tells me I read in 2011 (not including school books).
I only started likeing reading in May of 2011 and I read somewhere between 30-50 books more or less! My goal for 2012 is to read more than 50 books! Good luck with your goals
I'm trying for 30 books which I'm reviewing on my personal blog (hopeandheart21[dot]blogspot[dot]com) and 15 works of literature which I'm reviewing on my project blog (hpobsessed21[dot]blogspot[dot]com).
Why not watch more movies? Step it up as little bit like 150? Maybe it's because I'm a huge movie buff but 100 movies doesn't seem that much to watch in a year.
Nickelodeon Election Connection had a very good song to learn all of the 43 USA presidents. it's on youtube. You should check it out; it helped me a lot in history class :)
In regards to your learn all the presidents goal, I suggest listening to "The presidents" by Jonathan Coulton. It's very catchy and includes all the presidents minus Obama, but you probably already know who he is anyway.
Im already 3 books into the 50 book challenge but ill probably still fail because i have to spend half my time revising for prelims and then standard grade exams :'(
Those are some good goals! i thought you were being serious about the quills haha. But that one did look really cool. I was really gonna try the 50 books challenge until someone pointed out that was about a book a week. So, i scaled back to 30.
in elementary school we learned this song, it's all the US states in alphabetical order.
search youtube: "fifty nifty states"
you can skip about the 1st minute, hope it helps :)
Yeah learning all the presidents in america would be kinda hard since america is a continent with about 30 countries in it. You should learn the Animaniacs countries and states song.
What I would love to do is actually write a book. I know that there's a specific month for that, but I seem to fail at NaNoWriMo each year sooo I figured a year would be a good start. Especially to flesh out a nice story and then settle on writing it, then editing it as well. Attaining a job would be nice, and passing all my classes for this semester and finally graduating would be nice as well.
photoshop takes time...You did pretty well last year!
I failed my 150 book challenge miserably last year... Barely got to a 100, still had to read about 5 books and I only had a few days left but I made it :D pfew. so yes, a new challenge this year, definitely going to try to read 150 books this year of which 25-50 should be on the '1001 books you have to read before you die' list. I still can't drive. 2012 will definitely be focused on that as well.
@wibblemania When I refer to 'british' I usually mean RP, which is what I was taught at uni. But I'm not sure exactly what kind of accent I'll try. Preferably something neutral.
You did quite well on your challenges. I'll have to see how my own go and let you know. As for the 50 books, I cannot take up the challenge. I just have too much school for a commitment like that, but I'll do my best and let you know how many I get. :]
With my busy schedule & the fact that I read painfully slow I'm making a goal to read only 12 books this, BUT you have inspired me to read more so thank you!
really impressed with your knitting btw that's great for a beginner. I've been knitting for about 3 years now and I find it really rewarding. :) Have you discovered ravelry yet? it really inspired me to knit more, love the free patterns and seeing suff other people made.
I want to try the 50 book challenge, and finish my sketch book (it's half full from the last year and a half) probably more importantly I need to make myself more employable :(
I only managed to read 35 books in 2011. I've lowered my goal to 40 for this year. It seems like a more manageable number. And I am glad to say, I already finished one book this year.
And not to make you jealous or anything (I swear I'm innocent) but I have the ability to switch between American and British and I am 100% certain of the fact that you can too :D
Also, just saw that TED talk about how telling your goals is bad (the video you posted on your resolutions video last year). So I'm not congratulating you on your resolutions. I'm telling you you're going to fail. Miserably. (Wow. I feel so mean. I'm just trying to help here though...)
So fun story. I just finished knitting and crocheting (try crocheting. It's way easier, and more fun in my opinion) my first pairs of socks.
I'm doing the 50 books challenge this year! I've already got two down. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Let it Snow. I'm also trying to update all my Goodreads from now on. I got it a while ago and then sort of forgot about it... but I'm using it again now!
when you brought up how you where neglecting the quills in your username, the first thing that came to mind was: "Oh shit, she's gonna start showing off her writing."
That's not to say i was disappointing with your idea to review quills. I know jack shit about quills and i wouldn't mind changing that.
I'm still on the fence about getting a GoodReads account. I feel like it would be a lot of effort to put in all the books you have already read, but then again, it would be nice to know when/where I read what book.
Also, the "something" that you knitting could be an abundance of things! Like, uh...a really large book mark or a scarf for a dog or umm...a table runner for...a very small table.
hi im from america and we had to learn the states in elementary school my mother put a list of all the states on our fridge and and made me read the list before i opend it. it worked really well. mabey you could try that! Good Luck!
In 2012 i want to: 1. Read 50 books. 2. Knit (at least) one Hogwarts house scarf. 3. Have healthy substitutes. 4. Study, be organised and work hard. 5. Drink more water. 6. Curse less. 7. Complain less. 8. Relearn arabic. 9. Take more pictures. 10. Be more productive. ^^Busy year ahead, let's just hope all of that doesn't go to waste, what with the world ending and all that fun stuff! :D
I completed the 50 books challenge in 2011 as well (actually I'd meant to do 40 but apparently I read 10 more books!), so I decided to try to read 55 this year. Considering how big my "to read" list already is, I'm definitely not lacking in books to read but my biggest problem always comes down to trying to juggle too many books at once and feeling in the mood for one book one day and another book the next.
I'm doing the 50 books challenge as well and can gladly say I've read four (I also finished one I've been trying to finish for months) so far. I'm proud of myself. I hope all of us doing some kind of challenge do the best we can and succeed.
Oh and almost forgot the most important thing...Don't forget to have fun!
Ik ga voor het eerst meedoen aan de 50 books challenge en ik heb tot nu toe twee boeken gelezen :} Succes, Sanne! (trouwens, je lijstje van 2011 op je tumblr moet bijgewerkt worden! :P)
@Reneederland 2005 and it was a birthday present from a friend (two years ago). Amazon / Pride-Prejudice-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/1423411137 (It looks like this one).
I would love to do the 50 books challenge, but with school I'm scared 50 is just going to be overkill! So I'm doing a roughly 30 books minimum challenge but will try to get higher!! One year I will get to 50 though!
I added you on Goodreads a few days ago, definitely going to read 50 books this year :) Finished my first one already ^^ En neeeee, niet nog meer vuurwerk!
The 50 Books Challenge sounds like a lot of fun - I even convinced three of my friends to do it with me! =] So far I've finished two and am working on my third(crazy love by Francis Chan). Then it's Phantom of the Opera!
Alright you got me in. I orignally set a 20 books goal for 2012, due to me being realistic about how I'll do. Reading 50 on the other hand will be an actual challenge (due to me sometimes losing complete interest, and might end up reading just one book over the timespan of two months.
Btw, did you count audiobooks as books read for the challenge last year?
Also, as someone from America, I can tell you that knowing all the presidents is not actually that useful. I never learned them, and it's been fine for me... its kinda one of those things they make you learn in elementary school to learn how to memorize.
You've inspired me to go for it this year, but because I'm doing the Leaving Cert (the final exam in school in Ireland) and it takes up nearly all of my time, I'm allowing myself to count books I reread. I've only been subscribed for a few weeks but I keep aspiring to be more like you! :)
I love the fact that you still take new years resolutions to heart. Your success rate in this last year was great and I know you will do even better this year.
I can do all the states and most of the countries. I'm british, so I think i would (try) to learn all the PMs first. I like the idea of 100 films and 50 books but i just dont think i'll have enough time :(
If you want to practice States & Countries, I recommend the geography quizzes at Sporcle. I use it every once in a while, it has taught me the U.S. States, and most of the countries in the world. Also, it's fun to do!
I've been attempting the 50 Books Challenge every year for the past few and I have succeeded every time...until I started my university course. Ironically, I have read less books whilst studying English Literature than I did before. I guess it's because I have less time for recreational reading...going to try and change that this year!
What I want to do is like/fave this video, but youtube is refusing to allow this to happen!
Seriously though I am still deciding. I joined Goodreads, and Ima give this whole 50 books thing a try. I am thinking (and when I will probably be thinking about this for a while) about starting to make youtube videos. And a bunch of college stuff related to computer science which... well yeah XD
I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavours (especially the accent thing)!
Definitely trying out the 50.books challenge this year! And knitting is actually pretty fun if you can do it - especially if you can watch tv at the same time! :D
I managed 90 last year, in the reading challenge (although I was aiming for a hundred *hangs head in shame*). I know I won't get nearly so many this year though because I'm at uni, so I'm thinking of aiming for maybe 70?
Seeing I have lots of books to read anyway, I might as well do the 50 books challenge. I did want to read LotR this year, though, and I don't think I'll be able to read 1k pages in one week :P But yes! I will accept this challenge.
I don't understand why you would want to read 50 books in a year. I think I can enjoy books more when I take the time to read it and don't think that I still have to read a lot of books to have read enough by the end of the year. Or do you do it so you because otherwise you don't read at all?? Because I do want to read more.
I am also doing the 50 books challenge - but one of the books are fixed - it's Les Misérables. I have already started it, but I suspect it will take at least a couple of months to finish - it's over 1400 pages long. I suspect I will be reading other books while I read it. I am active on Goodreads, yay!
I'm going to do something similar to the 50 book challenge thing, but with30 books instead. Actually, do revision guides count? I've been reading a lot of revision guides recently 'cause of exams...
Since I managed to complete the 50 books challange last year, this year I'm going for 60 books. I also want to get my driver's license this year. And a job. And possibly write a book. Let's see how many of those goals i can actually accomplish.
Should be an interesting year at least. Happy 2012 and good luck with your own goals :D
So you had a British accent then went to America and got an American accent. What you British accent back? LIVE IN BRITAIN! Yaaaay! (I have a sneaky feeling that might be your other secret reason...?)
Women speaking English with an educated British accent is very sexy. I'm not a native speaker so I know how different all accents sound. Is that your 'secret' reason? hehe
Learning morse code? Cool. I've got an amateur radio licence and I've kept trying to learn morse but never really cracked it so perhaps I'll see if I can get it done this year as well.
I think you did pretty well as well! I'm up for the 50 books challenge as well on goodreads (dustfinger) and I'm already 3% ahead, wohoo! I suppose learning all the states and so on would be a good idea, I might try that one as well, but I'm not gonna watch 100 Movies. Im just not a movie person I guess ; ) I really wanna keep up with my blog though, and learn how to play the harmonica ;)
To the accent: Is that for theater/actor reasons maybe? Just a guess ;)
I think you did pretty well as well! I'm up for the 50 books challenge as well on goodreads (dustfinger) and I'm already 3% ahead, wohoo! I suppose learning all the states and so on would be a good idea, I might try that one as well, but I'm not gonna watch 100 Movies. Im just not a mivie person I guess ; ) I really wanna keep up with my blog though, and learn how to play the melodica ;)
To the accent: Is that for theater/actor reasons maybe? Just a guess ;)
Thumbs up if malia brought you here and if she didnt look up her channel maliaaupair shes wonderful!
ABoyNamedTroy 2 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I've invited you on Goodreads (my name is Mel on it) and my goal is 100 books this year :) last year I reached my goal (81), so I'm going up again. In 2010 I managed to read 100, so I think I'll do just fine :)
DreamMel 1 month ago
What camera do you use? x
HitchsGoingsOn 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@HitchsGoingsOn I have a Canon 60D with a Tokina 11-16 wide angle lens and a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens
booksandquills 1 month ago
@booksandquills Thannkk you for replying! brilliant channel and i'm pretty impressed with the book reading, might have a go my self, not sure if I could do the movie thing: i usually fall asleep. I would love it if you had a look at my channel and feel free to come down to brighton to have some lessons in english accents haha x
HitchsGoingsOn 1 month ago
So much bokeh in this video. I love it!
treavioli 1 month ago
SUBSCRIBE!!!!
I knew you from tumblr first (via nanalew and meekakitty) and have been following you on that for a while and then I was like "what, she's one YouTube as well?" then I did a little dance.
Heads up though the world isn't going to end, charlie said so, and his views are based on NASA so . . .
I'm doing the 50 books thing as well
And the the Netherlands rule, I'm australian but I have an Opa (No Oma, the grandmother on that side is english)
SO yeah WOOO
Love your work
eatapapercut 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Easiest way to learn the 50 states: The fifty states song. Alabama, Alaska Arizona Arkansas...look it up. I think it's a requirement for every kindergartner in the us.
stormfet 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@stormfet Good idea! There's a few 50 States songs out there. The one I learned (and still know very well now at age 24) was "The 50 States That Rhyme."
kaitlynwithakay 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
When you started talking about quills I thought you were going to write a book this year. Also - read all the Jane Austen books, they are so lovely, and free on kindle if that helps.
sepiasunrise 1 month ago
I am a slow reader and tend to read long books, so I'm going to 20. Opposed to the 14, my good-reads tells me I read in 2011 (not including school books).
CamBlogs 1 month ago
I only started likeing reading in May of 2011 and I read somewhere between 30-50 books more or less! My goal for 2012 is to read more than 50 books! Good luck with your goals
ipodlove223 1 month ago
hey, this has inspired me to review 100 films myself. all on video! they'll all be going up on my channel.
Indietrix 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I'm trying for 30 books which I'm reviewing on my personal blog (hopeandheart21[dot]blogspot[dot]com) and 15 works of literature which I'm reviewing on my project blog (hpobsessed21[dot]blogspot[dot]com).
hpobsessed21 1 month ago
Learn the states (50) by learning 50 nifty united states. Learned it 8 years ago, never forgotten it :)
ielle44 1 month ago
Why not watch more movies? Step it up as little bit like 150? Maybe it's because I'm a huge movie buff but 100 movies doesn't seem that much to watch in a year.
BambuProductions 1 month ago
I'm going for 25 books! I've already got one down.
seedoubleewe 1 month ago
Nickelodeon Election Connection had a very good song to learn all of the 43 USA presidents. it's on youtube. You should check it out; it helped me a lot in history class :)
nuttynatty320 1 month ago
Every time I pause this video at any part, your facial expression makes me laugh :)
nuttynatty320 1 month ago
i noticed halfway through the library you have an accent. and by that i mean not american. am i right?
seeradurr 1 month ago
@seeradurr Yes, I am from the Netherlands.
booksandquills 1 month ago
@booksandquills oh so cool! my roommate is norwegian. :)
seeradurr 1 month ago
I'm curious.. have you read Jane Eyre? It's one of my all-time favourite novels. If you've read it, what did you think of it? :)
FrkHoltegaard 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@FrkHoltegaard Yes! I absolutely love it. I may have been influenced by the BBC mini series a little bit.
booksandquills 1 month ago
In regards to your learn all the presidents goal, I suggest listening to "The presidents" by Jonathan Coulton. It's very catchy and includes all the presidents minus Obama, but you probably already know who he is anyway.
charmstub 1 month ago
Im already 3 books into the 50 book challenge but ill probably still fail because i have to spend half my time revising for prelims and then standard grade exams :'(
iismeable 1 month ago
I for one know she has a english accent while talking dutch... so that shouldnt prove much of a challange
LadyGronak 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
When she said Wednesday, and explosions I thought = EXPLOSION WEDNESDAY (Weezywaiter, even though it's not a thing yet)
utube5213 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos 30
I'm definitely doing the 50 book challenge and I'm also wanting to get better at playing guitar and make 35 YouTube videos this year.
maggiehanna 1 month ago
I'm going to do the 50 book challenge this year! :D
Ooo, 100 movies...that's a good idea!
Dmfriend26 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Those are some good goals! i thought you were being serious about the quills haha. But that one did look really cool. I was really gonna try the 50 books challenge until someone pointed out that was about a book a week. So, i scaled back to 30.
in elementary school we learned this song, it's all the US states in alphabetical order.
search youtube: "fifty nifty states"
you can skip about the 1st minute, hope it helps :)
JoyPhilpp44 1 month ago
You are an amazingly inspiring person.
Maliamoss 1 month ago
Yeah learning all the presidents in america would be kinda hard since america is a continent with about 30 countries in it. You should learn the Animaniacs countries and states song.
pete275 1 month ago
What I would love to do is actually write a book. I know that there's a specific month for that, but I seem to fail at NaNoWriMo each year sooo I figured a year would be a good start. Especially to flesh out a nice story and then settle on writing it, then editing it as well. Attaining a job would be nice, and passing all my classes for this semester and finally graduating would be nice as well.
evolgina 2 months ago
you inspired me to do the 50 book challenge (:
eny41394 2 months ago
wow...i really loved ur video! amazing :D :D! subscribed hehehe! i must say those stuff were pretty awesome! i read 61 books in 2011 :)
DarkCalling95 2 months ago
I would do the 50 books challenge but I am such a slow reader that it takes me a month to read a 400-500 page book
kritickatie 2 months ago
I've tried to do the 50 book challenge the past two years as well - I'm going to try again. Third Time's the Charm, right?
whatallison 2 months ago
i am not going to do the 50 books, but i'll totaly read 22 books in 2012... thats my goal :)
scrapkathleen 2 months ago
Number 3: RAWK SAWK!
yrpgullwings 2 months ago 7
photoshop takes time...You did pretty well last year!
I failed my 150 book challenge miserably last year... Barely got to a 100, still had to read about 5 books and I only had a few days left but I made it :D pfew. so yes, a new challenge this year, definitely going to try to read 150 books this year of which 25-50 should be on the '1001 books you have to read before you die' list. I still can't drive. 2012 will definitely be focused on that as well.
nenalyzed 2 months ago
There isn't a british accent. Do you mean a classic english accent (upper class) or a regional accent. Try geordie or scouse, that could be amusing.
wibblemania 2 months ago
@wibblemania When I refer to 'british' I usually mean RP, which is what I was taught at uni. But I'm not sure exactly what kind of accent I'll try. Preferably something neutral.
booksandquills 2 months ago
@booksandquills There isn't a British accent.
LLOYD19851012 1 month ago
What's your favourite song in the Pride & Prejudice songbook? :)
jodieshelley 2 months ago
I can't be bothered to do anything in 2012.
marionhoney 2 months ago
Am totally doing the 50 book challenge, I look forward to chilling with you on Goodreads :)
ellabooray 2 months ago
We are already friends on Goodreads and I follow you on Tumblr so I am excited to see what this year brings!
KatOfDiamonds 2 months ago
So, question about the 100 films. Do they have to be ones you haven't seen?
ifimjuliet 2 months ago
@ifimjuliet Nope, you can do whatever you want!
booksandquills 2 months ago
I'm reading 100 books by the end of 2012. YEAH ! :D
MrFrankFreeman 2 months ago
I loved the "bye" at the end.
You did quite well on your challenges. I'll have to see how my own go and let you know. As for the 50 books, I cannot take up the challenge. I just have too much school for a commitment like that, but I'll do my best and let you know how many I get. :]
taysteekiwiz 2 months ago
Morse code... different accents... driving... You're becoming a secret agent, aren't you?
NatalieZenaLouise 2 months ago
I like your accent, american with British roots, ideal.
modernhosein 2 months ago
totally doing the 50 books challenge this year (although i'm aiming for 100!). book count is 2 so far :)
jaybakeable 2 months ago
With my busy schedule & the fact that I read painfully slow I'm making a goal to read only 12 books this, BUT you have inspired me to read more so thank you!
DontBePossin 2 months ago
My goal is to read100 books this year I'm also on the same page where i want to learn how to drive
elenilovespenguins 2 months ago
Oof. Socks are tedious. I haven't finished either of the pairs I started. Good luck!
betsyismadeofawesome 2 months ago
I've already read 4 books this year. 8D
JawsofLight 2 months ago
I finished the 50 book challenge for the first time this year as well!
allshalldelight 2 months ago
50 books? Challenge accepted!
Jonnytheloof 2 months ago
50 books in a year? Challenge accepted! :D
timelordsandwizards 2 months ago
So exited for this year's challenges.
BookPeek 2 months ago
is Explosion Wednesday really a thing yet though? :p
ukuleleandbaritone 2 months ago
Someone's a Beard Lover :3
Petajoe 2 months ago
Also, I'm a little bit disappointed that there won't be quill reviews. Not even one?
gnomeoneshome 2 months ago
Wait - it's 2012. WHAT?! Sanne, where did Eleven go?! I want Eleven back!
gnomeoneshome 2 months ago
I've read one so far :P
kalobiam1 2 months ago
i'm going to try the 50 books challenge!
ingridsays 2 months ago
Also - explosion Sunday - is that a thing?
alaricdogface 2 months ago
You filled a video journal with a year's worth of videos. Count it!
alaricdogface 2 months ago
Nice list! And that reminds me, I've got to read 'I am Number Four', so I can pass it to you! Will do that once I finish Ally Carter's Heist Society!
Niphai89 2 months ago
yay! I was worried for a bit when you said you would not do the 50 books challenge.
frenzymania11 2 months ago
really impressed with your knitting btw that's great for a beginner. I've been knitting for about 3 years now and I find it really rewarding. :) Have you discovered ravelry yet? it really inspired me to knit more, love the free patterns and seeing suff other people made.
I want to try the 50 book challenge, and finish my sketch book (it's half full from the last year and a half) probably more importantly I need to make myself more employable :(
silverelfy 2 months ago
I'm reading 100. I don't know why, I just wanted to read more then 2011, I ended up reading 63, and somehow it got to 100.
CHALLENGE ACCEPTED, SELF.
werewolfluvr119 2 months ago
I only managed to read 35 books in 2011. I've lowered my goal to 40 for this year. It seems like a more manageable number. And I am glad to say, I already finished one book this year.
inthewordsoferin 2 months ago
I'm 2 books into the fifty books challenge
AmzlyTee 2 months ago
I am well on my way to reading 50 books this year. I am 1 1/2 in!
Also, I think we're the same person. I jus learned to knit too.
zazeezoo17 2 months ago
ooo i see little rubber duckies:P
JKLOUK 2 months ago
And not to make you jealous or anything (I swear I'm innocent) but I have the ability to switch between American and British and I am 100% certain of the fact that you can too :D
GgirlMe 2 months ago
But, how will I know which quills are worth buying?! (Good luck with your goals!)
Mykemyday 2 months ago
My challenge this year is 30 books. Are we still excited now? (a)
GgirlMe 2 months ago
Je bent een innemend persoon alleen jammer dat je van boeken houdt :-) Een fijn 2012!
keestelpro 2 months ago
Also, just saw that TED talk about how telling your goals is bad (the video you posted on your resolutions video last year). So I'm not congratulating you on your resolutions. I'm telling you you're going to fail. Miserably. (Wow. I feel so mean. I'm just trying to help here though...)
emmyelf 2 months ago
So fun story. I just finished knitting and crocheting (try crocheting. It's way easier, and more fun in my opinion) my first pairs of socks.
I'm doing the 50 books challenge this year! I've already got two down. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Let it Snow. I'm also trying to update all my Goodreads from now on. I got it a while ago and then sort of forgot about it... but I'm using it again now!
emmyelf 2 months ago
whats your favorite song from pride and prejudice soundtrack?
RubbyDarling 2 months ago
when you brought up how you where neglecting the quills in your username, the first thing that came to mind was: "Oh shit, she's gonna start showing off her writing."
That's not to say i was disappointing with your idea to review quills. I know jack shit about quills and i wouldn't mind changing that.
Viroquet 2 months ago
Doing the 50 book challenge and the 100 Movie challenge. 3 Books read, 3 Movies watched :)
judyandthecat 2 months ago
i prefer when your hair is curlier :)
cormacorp 2 months ago
I told myself that I am going to read 60 books
nerdyreader 2 months ago
I'm doing the 50 books this year, one down, 49 to go!
ramblingbookworm 2 months ago
You filled a notebook with PAINTINGS. I call that a success.
Lidespam 2 months ago 12
@Lidespam Ah I guess that's true!
booksandquills 2 months ago
SO MUCH BREATHING
Lidespam 2 months ago
@Lidespam INORITE
booksandquills 2 months ago
I'm still on the fence about getting a GoodReads account. I feel like it would be a lot of effort to put in all the books you have already read, but then again, it would be nice to know when/where I read what book.
Also, the "something" that you knitting could be an abundance of things! Like, uh...a really large book mark or a scarf for a dog or umm...a table runner for...a very small table.
allystandsforawesome 2 months ago
hi im from america and we had to learn the states in elementary school my mother put a list of all the states on our fridge and and made me read the list before i opend it. it worked really well. mabey you could try that! Good Luck!
15writergirl 2 months ago
WelllWhatCanISay 2 months ago
ok this means I'm going to have to do the 50 books challenge
Poricsfilms 2 months ago
I am going to do the 40 book challenge. I only read 22 books last year.
crazygirl1502 2 months ago
I think I'm going to try the 50 book challenge, but since it's my first year of trying it I'm expecting to read about 25.
Do you accept anyone on goodreads?
thekilljoypotato 2 months ago 9
@thekilljoypotato I accept EVERYONE :)
booksandquills 2 months ago 4
I completed the 50 books challenge in 2011 as well (actually I'd meant to do 40 but apparently I read 10 more books!), so I decided to try to read 55 this year. Considering how big my "to read" list already is, I'm definitely not lacking in books to read but my biggest problem always comes down to trying to juggle too many books at once and feeling in the mood for one book one day and another book the next.
Stephrosyne 2 months ago
This is so weird that I was doing my homework with my new quills and I clicked on your video randomly for a break :)
PeaceMilly04 2 months ago
SANNE!!!!! wow, overachiever :D heehee :D
MegaKooala 2 months ago
If we can't know it yet why did you mention it?! Now it's the only thing I want to know in the world!
(I'm kidding. But seriously. I bet it's something cool.)
Driptweet 2 months ago
Mind telling me what camera do you use? :>
almostcorny 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@almostcorny I use a Canon 60D (and a Tokina wide angle lens).
booksandquills 2 months ago
@booksandquills Thanks!
almostcorny 2 months ago
I'm doing the 50 books challenge as well and can gladly say I've read four (I also finished one I've been trying to finish for months) so far. I'm proud of myself. I hope all of us doing some kind of challenge do the best we can and succeed.
Oh and almost forgot the most important thing...Don't forget to have fun!
lurizdarooster 2 months ago
Ik ga voor het eerst meedoen aan de 50 books challenge en ik heb tot nu toe twee boeken gelezen :} Succes, Sanne! (trouwens, je lijstje van 2011 op je tumblr moet bijgewerkt worden! :P)
xDROPDEADGORGEOUS 2 months ago
Oh. I actually thought you were going to review quills. Now I'm just a little bit disappointed...
IfElephantsCouldFly 2 months ago
That piano soundtrack book, is it from 1995 or 2005 ? and where did you get it?
I am joining in with the 50 books challenge, read 3 already!
Reneederland 2 months ago
@Reneederland 2005 and it was a birthday present from a friend (two years ago). Amazon / Pride-Prejudice-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/1423411137 (It looks like this one).
booksandquills 2 months ago
Can books for school count for the 50 books challenge?
beyondthebluu 2 months ago
@beyondthebluu Yes! But you can make your own rules of course.
booksandquills 2 months ago
States are easy to remember but presidents hats off to ya good luck.
SomeguyRants 2 months ago
I would love to do the 50 books challenge, but with school I'm scared 50 is just going to be overkill! So I'm doing a roughly 30 books minimum challenge but will try to get higher!! One year I will get to 50 though!
kaysyconundrum 2 months ago
I added you on Goodreads a few days ago, definitely going to read 50 books this year :) Finished my first one already ^^ En neeeee, niet nog meer vuurwerk!
ingeloveswobbly 2 months ago
The 50 Books Challenge sounds like a lot of fun - I even convinced three of my friends to do it with me! =] So far I've finished two and am working on my third(crazy love by Francis Chan). Then it's Phantom of the Opera!
pidgeonfish 2 months ago
I'm doing a 100-bok challenge this year! Wish me luck (:
Also, good luck to you on 50-books, Sanne!
sofullofwords 2 months ago
you inspired me and I definetly try to read 50 books this year.thanks for that.
bewitchedcalimero 2 months ago
EXPLOSION WEDNESDAY.
almostcorny 2 months ago
Alright you got me in. I orignally set a 20 books goal for 2012, due to me being realistic about how I'll do. Reading 50 on the other hand will be an actual challenge (due to me sometimes losing complete interest, and might end up reading just one book over the timespan of two months.
Btw, did you count audiobooks as books read for the challenge last year?
Jiveina 2 months ago
wheezy waiter YES!
Also, as someone from America, I can tell you that knowing all the presidents is not actually that useful. I never learned them, and it's been fine for me... its kinda one of those things they make you learn in elementary school to learn how to memorize.
rainbowbubblesXD 2 months ago 12
@rainbowbubblesXD It seems like a fun party trick and it's a nice challenge :D
booksandquills 2 months ago
I've already read two books. But I don't think I have 50 books or what ones to read
TheCosmoMurphy 2 months ago
Fifty book challenge will be a big fail for me... But I guess my reading has gone way down hill.
MissMoonWillow 2 months ago
wheezy explosions!
TheDuish 2 months ago
I'm doing the challenge, again, this year! I'll be making videos on my channel, too, I guess. Haha.
TheLunarFire 2 months ago
Wow, well done for the 50 books!
You've inspired me to go for it this year, but because I'm doing the Leaving Cert (the final exam in school in Ireland) and it takes up nearly all of my time, I'm allowing myself to count books I reread. I've only been subscribed for a few weeks but I keep aspiring to be more like you! :)
anniethesponge 2 months ago
I think explosion sunday should be a thing. I mean you don't have to make a decision now you could try it out for a bit - it's not official.
oddzag 2 months ago
I love the fact that you still take new years resolutions to heart. Your success rate in this last year was great and I know you will do even better this year.
plot2themoon 2 months ago
For the 50 books challenge, do the books have to be books that you haven't read before?
Camilleypow 2 months ago
@Camilleypow You can do whatever you want! I can't do re-reads in the same year, but all other things are fine.
booksandquills 2 months ago
@booksandquills Thank you! I think I might make it a rule that I have to read 50 new books because that will make it much harder.
Camilleypow 2 months ago
I'm joining you this year for the 50 books challenge and I signed up and everything. :)
And now I have to put all the books I own on Goodreads...argh...
firnantok 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I can do all the states and most of the countries. I'm british, so I think i would (try) to learn all the PMs first. I like the idea of 100 films and 50 books but i just dont think i'll have enough time :(
nickorichards 2 months ago
If you want to practice States & Countries, I recommend the geography quizzes at Sporcle. I use it every once in a while, it has taught me the U.S. States, and most of the countries in the world. Also, it's fun to do!
Cutlesnap 2 months ago 11
I've already read 10 books so far, BUT back to Uni next week and will NOT have time to read many so yh. I'm trying the 50 books challenge though! :)
imsoooofunny 2 months ago
You should check out the animaniacs songs about the countries of the world and the states and presidents of America, they might help.
SimplySalma 2 months ago
I've been attempting the 50 Books Challenge every year for the past few and I have succeeded every time...until I started my university course. Ironically, I have read less books whilst studying English Literature than I did before. I guess it's because I have less time for recreational reading...going to try and change that this year!
proudveggie 2 months ago
See you on goodreads, just so I can copy your recommendations :)
SarahhhDH 2 months ago
What I want to do is like/fave this video, but youtube is refusing to allow this to happen!
Seriously though I am still deciding. I joined Goodreads, and Ima give this whole 50 books thing a try. I am thinking (and when I will probably be thinking about this for a while) about starting to make youtube videos. And a bunch of college stuff related to computer science which... well yeah XD
I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavours (especially the accent thing)!
TheDreamingEva 2 months ago
Definitely trying out the 50.books challenge this year! And knitting is actually pretty fun if you can do it - especially if you can watch tv at the same time! :D
whoahchloe 2 months ago
You are my favourite YouTuber! Greeting from Ireland! Don't forget to visit the Emerald Isle someday!
Bazpierce 2 months ago
I genuinely thought you were going to do reviews of quills..
molly2759 2 months ago 2
Woo! Sign Language! Even if it isn't ASL lol
BookBunnyReviews 2 months ago
I managed 90 last year, in the reading challenge (although I was aiming for a hundred *hangs head in shame*). I know I won't get nearly so many this year though because I'm at uni, so I'm thinking of aiming for maybe 70?
SableCaught 2 months ago
I'm joining you on the 50 books challenge! Thus far I've read 1 and a half, hopefully by the end of the month I'll have read 5 :)
atomaant 2 months ago
Seeing I have lots of books to read anyway, I might as well do the 50 books challenge. I did want to read LotR this year, though, and I don't think I'll be able to read 1k pages in one week :P But yes! I will accept this challenge.
BelgianBollocks 2 months ago
That's a great idea, I'm also going to try and watch 100 movies this year. Only 99 more and I'm done!
MaggaTheMuggle 2 months ago
I don't understand why you would want to read 50 books in a year. I think I can enjoy books more when I take the time to read it and don't think that I still have to read a lot of books to have read enough by the end of the year. Or do you do it so you because otherwise you don't read at all?? Because I do want to read more.
sarepaar 2 months ago
I am also doing the 50 books challenge - but one of the books are fixed - it's Les Misérables. I have already started it, but I suspect it will take at least a couple of months to finish - it's over 1400 pages long. I suspect I will be reading other books while I read it. I am active on Goodreads, yay!
jullachris90 2 months ago
your videos always motivate me to do something good with my free time! I'm a new subscriber but I am already in love with your videos!!! :))
luizajimenez17 2 months ago
I'm going to do something similar to the 50 book challenge thing, but with30 books instead. Actually, do revision guides count? I've been reading a lot of revision guides recently 'cause of exams...
thestickmann1 2 months ago
I second "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro! It's a hauntingly beautiful book.
superclarinetgirl 2 months ago
@superclarinetgirl This is on my to-read list :D Looking forward to it.
jullachris90 2 months ago
Since I managed to complete the 50 books challange last year, this year I'm going for 60 books. I also want to get my driver's license this year. And a job. And possibly write a book. Let's see how many of those goals i can actually accomplish.
Should be an interesting year at least. Happy 2012 and good luck with your own goals :D
FireLordAzulon5 2 months ago
Sanne: Pro-Quiller.
sambernste 2 months ago
So you had a British accent then went to America and got an American accent. What you British accent back? LIVE IN BRITAIN! Yaaaay! (I have a sneaky feeling that might be your other secret reason...?)
hannahgirasol 2 months ago
Have you read the book 'Never let me go' Kazuo Ishiguro?
Or any of his books? :)
MrSpecialwun 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Women speaking English with an educated British accent is very sexy. I'm not a native speaker so I know how different all accents sound. Is that your 'secret' reason? hehe
MattRodrig 2 months ago
Learning morse code? Cool. I've got an amateur radio licence and I've kept trying to learn morse but never really cracked it so perhaps I'll see if I can get it done this year as well.
AdamM0HKY 2 months ago
where are you going on your road trip? :D
devoiddude 2 months ago
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I think you did pretty well as well! I'm up for the 50 books challenge as well on goodreads (dustfinger) and I'm already 3% ahead, wohoo! I suppose learning all the states and so on would be a good idea, I might try that one as well, but I'm not gonna watch 100 Movies. Im just not a movie person I guess ; ) I really wanna keep up with my blog though, and learn how to play the harmonica ;)
To the accent: Is that for theater/actor reasons maybe? Just a guess ;)
Paulinemoke 2 months ago
I think you did pretty well as well! I'm up for the 50 books challenge as well on goodreads (dustfinger) and I'm already 3% ahead, wohoo! I suppose learning all the states and so on would be a good idea, I might try that one as well, but I'm not gonna watch 100 Movies. Im just not a mivie person I guess ; ) I really wanna keep up with my blog though, and learn how to play the melodica ;)
To the accent: Is that for theater/actor reasons maybe? Just a guess ;)
Paulinemoke 2 months ago
I'm actually gonna try and read 20 books this year cause I tried to read 20 this year and only got 17, so gonna go for 20 again this year
BobmansCave 2 months ago
Look great with this makeup.
Book to read - 'Why Does e=mc²?' by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw, fantastic read.
IronHarper 2 months ago
Happy to be one of the first :D Happy 2012 and congratulations on the 50 books challenge!
jessietheyoungone 2 months ago
oooh, never been this early before!
wylie662 2 months ago