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My complete weakness is words. A good set of words thoughtfully and beautifully strung together make my head spin in only the best of ways. I spend hours either getting lost in books or searching for quotes that I can relate to.  I feel like, besides poets and writers, people don't appreciate words any more. We are always shortening or changing them up to make new ones when we have perfectly lovely words already. We don't even make an effort to seduce people by clever phrases or lure them with bewitching poetry. You don't even need to come up with it yourself, find something of F.Scott Fitzgerald's or Michael Faudet's and apply it to the gorgeous lady you've been captivated by. There is always something better than a "hey girl, you looking good tonight" or some cheesy pick up line. If you are seriously interested, you'll make the time to either think of something lovely or find a quote that expresses your attraction to her.

Let's not stop there though! We can bring wonderful words to everyday compliments, instead of saying "yeah that dress looks nice" try "you look enchanting tonight". A little effort goes a long way when it comes to words. Whether it's to your mom, dad, sister, brother, who ever, make an effort to flatter them with exquisite compliments.


If you need somewhere to start I actually have a collection of quotes on Pinterest . Otherwise, type anything into google and put the word "quote" behind it and I'm sure you can find exactly what you are looking for.

Let me know in the comments below some of your favorite quotes!
I know, I know. That whole "I'm back and here to stay" shit didn't last long, now did it?? Let me tell you why. Have you ever started telling someone about something that you are passionate about and you can just see them stop listening and so you just kind of fade out with what you were talking about and they change the subject? That's how I was feeling when making my videos or writing on here. Not to sound all depressing but its hard to put stuff out there, whether it be in conversation or on the internet, when you feel like no one is listening or no one cares. You start to feel almost irrelevant. And when we start feeling that way we almost condition ourselves to hold back and not talk about those things that make us so giddy.

After realizing what was making me feel so shitty, I decided that it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if no one reads this or if they do read it and find it annoying. I am  not doing this for other people. I am not doing what I love to do to gather an audience. It would be nice, of course, but just talking about something that I am passionate about is enough for me. So, here we go again.


If you have found your way back and powered through that whiny post, let me know what you want to see on here AND tell me what your new years resolution is (if you do the goal setting thing).

Since I talk about comics a lot I thought I'd give a little run down on what they're all about just in case there are some people who starting to get into them.

The Terms

Comic Book is used as a general term but there is so much more behind it.
  • Single Issue: These are the magazine like issues that are around 30 pages with staples holding it all together. You can think of these as the episodes of a show or chapters of a book. I feel like people hardly buy these anymore unless they are collectors or they are really into the story and want to be able to read it right away. Most people that I know wait until they come out in a collected edition.
  • Collected Edition: This is where multiple single issues are put together to make one or more story arcs. These would be the seasons of a show or a book in a series. For example, the Batman Gothic story collects Legends of the Dark Knight issues 6-10. Anywhere before or after those issues is part of a different story arc. This is what most people go for because it is a bit cheaper and easier to read because it's all there for you to read. Sometimes a story might include single issues from a multiple lines of comics, collected editions will organize and include even the random issues that might be necessary for the story.
    •      Trade Paperback: This is exactly what it sounds like, a paperback collected edition. Collects about 6-10 single issues and is often called a "trade".
    •      Hardcover: Same as a trade paperback, only hardcover. Sometimes it might collect a few more single issues than the trade paperback.
  • Graphic Novel: People might use this word as a fancier term for comic but I use it strictly to describe an Original Graphic Novel. OGN is a collected edition paperback/hardcover that did not originally come out in single issues. So in other words the story all comes out at once in either a paperback or hardcover form.                      


  • Mini Series: A story with a set number of issues, not part of a giant series with multiple stories. This series contains the beginning and end of the story. 
  • One-Shot: A story that takes place in one issue.
  • Variant Cover: Single issues with a different cover than the original, usually done by a different artist. 
  • Crossover: When two different stories come together through multiple titles to create one storyline.
  • Event: A giant crossover story that usually includes multiple characters and has an impact on future titles.
If there are any other terms you think I should have mentioned, just tell me in the comments below.

The Publishers

The Big Two
  • DC Comics: This is your Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, Flash, Wonder Woman, etc. DC was founded in 1934 as National Allied Publications, they later changing their name to DC after its popular series Detective Comics.
  • Marvel Comics: Here we have Spider-Man, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Black Widow, Wolverine, etc. Marvel was founded in 1939 as Timley Publications, they later were known as Atlas Comics until finally becoming Marvel the same year they launched The Fantastic Four. 



Other Publishers That Have Made a Name for Themselves: 
  • Dark Horse Comics: Founded in 1986 this company is responsible for comics like Sin City, Hellboy, Aliens, The Thing, Terminator, Star Wars,  etc. 
  • Image Comics: Founded in 1992 after multiple illustrators had a dispute with Marvel, this company has been successful with Spawn, The Crow, The Walking Dead, Saga, etc. 
  • IDW Publishing: IDW or Idea & Design Works was formed in 1999 and has given us titles such as Doctor Who, 30 Days of Night, Star Trek, Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, etc
  • Vertigo Comics: Vertigo is an imprint of DC Comics and was created in 1993 originally so they could release more graphic content. We can thank Vertigo (& DC) for titles such as The Sandman, Fables, Hellblazer, iZombie, Constantine, Swamp Thing, etc.



There are many more but these are the ones that I see as the most popular or familiar.

Where to Get Them

Physical Comics:

  •      Your local comic book shop is the perfect place to find single issues, collected editions, and graphic novels. If you live in a city where the comics go fast, you could set up a pull list to make sure you get all the issues you're wanting. You can locate where the nearest shop is to you using this website: 
  •      Book shops, local and chain. Barnes & Noble specifically has been expanding their comic and manga sections. This is going to be collected editions & graphic novels only, they do not have single issues. For local book shops, you might stumble on a few single issues but most of the time it's going to be collected editions.
  •      Garage Sales & Thrift/Vintage Shops. I have found a ridiculous amount of my single issues and even collected editions at garage sales or from people on sites like craigslist. The best thing about going to these places are that 1. you never know what you are going to get (unless you go through every single issue) & 2. you can haggle the price. I've gotten deals like $4 for 40 comics or $30 for 150 comics. 
  •      Amazon/Ebay. You can buy physical comics online, I have never personally done it so I can't tell you if it's reliable or anything but the option is there.
  •      Library! If you don't want to spend money on comics you can go to your local library and from what I've seen they have a decent amount of collected editions and graphic novels. Even if they don't have them there, I bet they'd order some for you if you know the titles. 
(Also, if you don't know if you are going to like a series you can always borrow it from a friend or do like I do and read a bit at the book store)

Digital Comics:

These are an easier and cheaper way to read comics BUT it's not the best way to read them if you don't have a kindle, tablet, or one of those ridiculously huge phones. I suppose you could read it on a computer if you had an application or on your phone if you don't mind pinching to zoom into the tiny text of each page. 
  •      Comixology: An app that has a gigantic selection of comics both single issues and the collected editions. It is easy to navigate, buy, and read on. 
  •      Publisher Specific Apps: There is a Marvel app, DC app, Dark Horse app, etc. All of these are almost exactly like the Comixology app only for their specific publishers. 
  •      Amazon: You can buy and send collected editions to your devices or just download it to your computer.

What to Read

There are comics out there for every type of reader, you just have to know how to look for it. If you don't know where to start but you have a superhero or a specific genre that you are interested in let me know on social media or in the comments below. Also, you could also just google a list specific to what you're looking for, in case you want an unlimited source as opposed to my limited knowledge.
We've all heard about the Myers Briggs test and it's 16 personalities. If you're not familiar, it's a test that places you in one of the 16 different personalities. It focuses on the theory that there are five personality aspects, mind (introversion/extraversion) , energy (intuition/sensing) , nature (thinking/feeling), tactics (judging/perceiving), and identity (assertive/turbulent) and everyone is made up of a mixture of those (focusing mainly on the first four). Now, there are a lot of people who think this is bogus and just plain ridiculous which I agree in a way. There aren't 16 personalities, everyone is so different and cannot fit into just one of those. You can't pigeon hole human beings, we are too complex. Also, a person might not be strictly introvert or extrovert but somewhere in the middle. BUT I will say this, if you take this test AND answer truthfully, it will give you a tiny look into who you are. It does make you feel validated and more understood and for that reason, I believe in this test. Not necessarily to define who we are or how we should be but help us feel more understood, which is something we all want.

I took the test a while back and then took it again today and both times I got INTJ. Which means that I am Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, & Judging. This is one of the rarest types not just in general but in women (0.8% of the population), which makes me feel a bit like a freak. When I started reading about this personality I of course started with the introduction and right there they had me hooked. This was me. This is how I constantly felt and thought about things. As I kept reading they have sections on strengths/weaknesses, emotions, friendships, and the more I read the more I felt validated about who I was. There are more people who feel this way? There are actual people who live in their heads more than the real world and who are painfully honest to a point where people avoid them? On top of feeling understood, it brought up points of INTJ weaknesses and made me want to work on them, maybe try to be a bit friendlier with my honesty sometimes, try going out and making a new friend who I would normally label as vapid.

So, in conclusion, is this going to change my life? Definitely not. BUT it does help and I do suggest taking the quiz. It's nice to get to know yourself a bit more. DO NOT use it as people use their zodiac sign, just because you are an INTJ or a pisces does not give you the right to be a dick.

After you take the quiz, if you are comfortable, share your results in the comments down below and how/if you think any of it applies to who you are! I would love to read about it! Click HERE to take the quiz.

If you want to read about my personality, INTJ, and see what a terrible person I sound like here is a link! INTJ
As I have said before, I love to learn new things and I go hard on specific subjects. The problem I have though, is that I have a terrible memory. I will learn something and then forget it within a week so I have decided to work on improving my memory. I am just starting this journey so I began with a book that was highly recommended by a friend of mine. Moonwalking with Einstein doesn't exactly teach you how to improve your memory, it just introduces you to the world. It is a wonderful book so far and has inspired me to give mind palaces a try. I'll get more into this once I've finished the book and practiced it a bit.

Another thing that I am trying out to help me actually obtain new information is writing about it. That's what this new series "What I've Learned Wednesday" is all about, I feel like if I talk about it or write about it I actually remember it. I'm going to be honest though, no one wants to hear about me ramble on about the random facts I adore learning so I'm going to type it up on here and if you want to read it, cool beans. I never say cool beans.. And I'm definitely not going to start now. Moving on! If you like reading about random facts on serial killers, psychology, philosophy, doctor who, comics, and much more then this is the extremely random but organized series for you! And what do all of those subjects have in common  you are thinking to yourself. Absolutely nothing!! That's just what I've been wanting to learn about. (Now you are creeped out because why does CJ want to learn about serial killers..? Because CJ has always found serial killers interesting and she's been watching a ridiculous amount of Criminal Minds. How cool would being a profiler be?) If you are still reading this you are one brave soul because you are diving into the strange place that is my mind.

Enough of my rambling, let's get to learning! Let me know if you are at all interested in this series. And even if no one is, I'm still going to do it because typing about it is going to help me obtain what I've been learning. If you have any tips on how I can be a better learner, tell me your secrets!


Recommended Reading: Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer
Oh hey, I fail. Obviously I stopped posting stuff on my blog and making Youtube videos and I'm going to be honest. I have no brilliant excuses. Just sometimes I'm not feeling myself and lately it's been that way. Add the fact that my work schedule kept changing and well you have an unmotivated CJ. BUT I am back and I am here to stay because, as cheesy and ridiculous as it sounds, I have taken my happiness into my own hands and I am getting shit done. There isn't really any reason that I can't sit down for an hour a day and type out some thoughts swimming around (or rather drowning) in the raging ocean that is my mind. Eventually I'll get back to making videos but I just started a new routine that schedules every hour of my day and once I follow it regularly I will get back on the video making roller coaster (or is it wagon?). Anyways, I've missed this, so I'll be doing it again real soon.
Here is my opinion on the recently released photo of Jared Leto as the Joker. I have seen mixed opinions so I'd love to hear yours down in the comments down below. The tweet of Jared Leto's photo below!

 Click on the photo to watch the video!