2004-04-11 | 9:25 p.m.
I understand that you did what you had to do and I thank you...
Username: [10/10 points] I'm not sure if it's "vasamo" or "fatefellshort". I'll do both though. Fatefellshort is beautiful, elegant and goes perfectly with your site. I love it. Not only would I click it, I would use it if it wasn't already taken. Vasamo reminds me of medieval times. It just does. I kind of like it too. I know I'm way off with the medieval thing, but so what? Let me know which one I'm judging and delete the other and award you the correct points. Until then, I'm awarding you full points because I like both of them.
First Impression: [20/20 points] Michelle Branch, is that you, dear? I love the colors used. I also love the quote at the top and bottom. Beautiful.
Content: [45/55 points] You're a daylogger. Admit it. All right, well, you don't update everyday, but fairly often and with stories of what you did while you were gone. I couldn't find much emotion in your entries, aide from sarcasm and humor, but I don't think that can be considered an emotion. You use a little internet slang , but it's mostly just "lol". You also abuse the hell out of parenthesis. Your spelling and grammar is great and I didn't even notice any typos. One thing I noticed was the excessive use of the word "and". You use it numerous times instead of ending a sentence, and you start sentences with it. It isn't often you see a sentence started with "And I..." or "And we...", now is it? Didn't think so. You don't add useless details to your stories, but sometimes you don't really add enough either. Most of the time you give the reader the exact amount needed to get a good visual of what you're saying, but not so much that we know you had on a red shirt and Nike's, you know? I would say your diary is better suited for your friends and not outside readers. I was interested in you somewhat and I would probably even come back to check up on you, but I would be a lot more frequent if I knew more about the people or what was going on in your life.
Layout: [40/40 points] I think it's self-designed. I feel like it is, but correct me if I'm wrong. I simply adore this layout. I don't like Michelle Branch as a musical artist, but there is no denying that she is a beautiful person. The image of her on a beach at sunset is gorgeous. The colors used in the layout compliment the image very well, although I think a more golden color should be used. I love the quote/lyrics along the top and bottom of the image. The transparent navigation bar to the right is something I haven't seen before. Well, I've seen it before, but it looks connected to the entry area. I find that to be a rather interesting touch. I think the counters at the top left corner would look better in the navigation area. I've never seen the lyrics thing, so that's new to me. I kind of like it, because it adds a more personal touch to the layout, but I seriously doubt many people are going to stop and read the lyrics, so it's mostly a waste of space. Beautiful layout though.
Contact: [1/5 points] Comments.
Personality: Bored. In love [even if you don't admit it]. Friendly. Easy to get along with. Honest. Music fanatic. Internet addict.
Extras: [19/10 points] History. Bio [6]. Friends. Writings. Quotes. Quizzes. Surveys. Pics. Group Blog. Lyrics. About. Wishlist. Counter[2].
Am I linked: [0/5 points] I feel like I am, but I can't find it. Let me know if I'm wrong.
Favorite entries: [10/25 points] I can't link them, but there were two I found that kept my attention.
Originality: [10/10 points] I got a different vibe from you. I can't explain it, but something about you made you really unique. Keep doing it. Whatever IT is.
Quotes:
I think sometimes in order to figure things out you need alittle self pity. I'm wallowing in it tonight.
Most Memorable: You going to CT for Nat. You Michelle Branch obsession. [not really an obsession]
Comments: Your diary is so full of people and events that I couldn't keep up with them. I enjoyed reading, but nothing really stood out. No crucial life dilemmas or boyfriends or anything. I'm not saying it's boring, because it's not. I'm just saying I couldn't really find a "beginning" and "end", which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Would I come back: [15/20 points] I'll consider it.
Total: [170/200]
[reviewed by: Mandy].
