So, welcome and have a look around and enjoy!
XOXO Velma
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Launch of The Velmaverse
Hello and good evening to you all and welcome to The Velmaverse! Now, I've already written a few entries here for your viewing pleasure, but I will be keeping it updated on a daily basis.
So, welcome and have a look around and enjoy!
XOXO Velma
So, welcome and have a look around and enjoy!
XOXO Velma
Speaking of Paranormal Investigating, Here Are The Rules
Now that I have decided to jump into this subject, I have now decided to lay down a set of ground rules for Paranormal Investigating properly. To this, I have to thank the following people for creating these rules I abide by VERY STRICTLY. Here's my list of Thankees:
1. Zak Bagans
2. Nick Groff
3. Aaron Goodwin
4. Billy Tolley
5. Zory Falto
6. Dave Schrader
7. Jeff Belanger
8. Chris Fleming
9. Mark Constantino
10. Debby Constantino
11. Aaron Sagers
Now here are the rules that I was taught by them all. Here we go!
1) Dress comfortably because you never know what the weather conditions will be like.
Example: Went to a public event and saw someone wearing a thin shirt and capri pants. It was cold outside and they bitched the ENTIRE time about being cold. Well, duh!!
2) No "squeaky" shoes!
Footnote: Zak Bagans and Zory Falto created this in order to prevent contamination of any audio evidence. An awesome rule and one easily remembered.
3) Make sure you learn your equipment inside and out and make sure it's in good, working order.
Example: At one event, a friend of ours just purchased a new Infrared (IR) camera and spent almost half the night of the investigation trying to figure out how to turn on the Infrared light.
4) Know the history of the place you are going to be investigating and always have it on hand.
Example: Eastern State Penitentiary investigation. We all studied up about the place and we caught some really awesome evidence.
5) If you're going to take flash photography, make sure you say "Flash!" prior to pressing the button.
Uhm, why? Because you're in complete darkness with no lights on and the sudden burst of light can cause you to see "orbs" that you should not be seeing. End of story.
6) During an EVP Session, if you need to sneeze, cough or fart, you tag it! Example, if you sneeze say "Tag, Velma sneezed."
Example: Ohio State Reformatory episode of "Paranormal Challenge" when the group supposedly got an EVP saying "Let's Go." Turned out the guy had said it and they submitted it as a Class A EVP to the judges. Enough said.
7) Always stay together with your group.
Example: A big group of us were on the Fourth floor of the Stanley Hotel and one of us was having problems with equipment so we all went off without the person. Thus a delay was created.
8) Depending on the time alloted for investigating, take only what you think you're going to need. For example, if you're doing a four hour investigation, take only the bare minimal.
Example: I was with a group of people for an investigation at Bobby Mackey's Music World and took an EM Vortex, which I only used once during the whole investigation. This was about a six hour investigation and I felt that this was an unnecessary tool and can only be used for investigations longer than six hours.
9) Have plenty of batteries on hand for your equipment. Spirits use energy in order to manifest and be known, remember that.
Re-read this rule and, before you know it, you will be up to your ass in AAA, AA, C, D and 9 Volts! Trust me, I'm knee deep in batteries!
10) When using your flash light, keep it pointed down on the floor or up at the ceiling.
Why? Do you really want to piss everybody off by shining the light in their faces? In addition, the longer you have been doing investigations, the better your eyes will adjust to the dark. I use a flash light for only one thing: Finding my way to the bathroom.
Now that you have read these rules, go out and catch you some apparitions.
Velma
1. Zak Bagans
2. Nick Groff
3. Aaron Goodwin
4. Billy Tolley
5. Zory Falto
6. Dave Schrader
7. Jeff Belanger
8. Chris Fleming
9. Mark Constantino
10. Debby Constantino
11. Aaron Sagers
Now here are the rules that I was taught by them all. Here we go!
1) Dress comfortably because you never know what the weather conditions will be like.
Example: Went to a public event and saw someone wearing a thin shirt and capri pants. It was cold outside and they bitched the ENTIRE time about being cold. Well, duh!!
2) No "squeaky" shoes!
Footnote: Zak Bagans and Zory Falto created this in order to prevent contamination of any audio evidence. An awesome rule and one easily remembered.
3) Make sure you learn your equipment inside and out and make sure it's in good, working order.
Example: At one event, a friend of ours just purchased a new Infrared (IR) camera and spent almost half the night of the investigation trying to figure out how to turn on the Infrared light.
4) Know the history of the place you are going to be investigating and always have it on hand.
Example: Eastern State Penitentiary investigation. We all studied up about the place and we caught some really awesome evidence.
5) If you're going to take flash photography, make sure you say "Flash!" prior to pressing the button.
Uhm, why? Because you're in complete darkness with no lights on and the sudden burst of light can cause you to see "orbs" that you should not be seeing. End of story.
6) During an EVP Session, if you need to sneeze, cough or fart, you tag it! Example, if you sneeze say "Tag, Velma sneezed."
Example: Ohio State Reformatory episode of "Paranormal Challenge" when the group supposedly got an EVP saying "Let's Go." Turned out the guy had said it and they submitted it as a Class A EVP to the judges. Enough said.
7) Always stay together with your group.
Example: A big group of us were on the Fourth floor of the Stanley Hotel and one of us was having problems with equipment so we all went off without the person. Thus a delay was created.
8) Depending on the time alloted for investigating, take only what you think you're going to need. For example, if you're doing a four hour investigation, take only the bare minimal.
Example: I was with a group of people for an investigation at Bobby Mackey's Music World and took an EM Vortex, which I only used once during the whole investigation. This was about a six hour investigation and I felt that this was an unnecessary tool and can only be used for investigations longer than six hours.
9) Have plenty of batteries on hand for your equipment. Spirits use energy in order to manifest and be known, remember that.
Re-read this rule and, before you know it, you will be up to your ass in AAA, AA, C, D and 9 Volts! Trust me, I'm knee deep in batteries!
10) When using your flash light, keep it pointed down on the floor or up at the ceiling.
Why? Do you really want to piss everybody off by shining the light in their faces? In addition, the longer you have been doing investigations, the better your eyes will adjust to the dark. I use a flash light for only one thing: Finding my way to the bathroom.
Now that you have read these rules, go out and catch you some apparitions.
Velma
Monday, November 28, 2011
Now That You've Got Me Started...
Just yesterday, whilst reviewing my Twitter feed, I came across the news that someone is claiming to be in a relationship with someone that I know from firsthand knowledge to be a married person and quite happy. To this, I must express my extreme disgust. How dare you?! HOW FUCKING DARE YOU?! You are a grown person and you are making up these disgusting machinations IN PUBLIC?! If you were in front of me right now, I would slap you beyond silly and into utter humiliation! There is a reason why people like you are not married nor in relationships for one reason. That reason: You are batshit fucking crazy! Get over the fact that you were never, EVER his first choice nor will you ever be his second! Get on with your life and get over it! In addition, change your Facebook status to "single" instead of "In a Relationship with..." because you know the reality: It's not true and you're only looking for attention.
When I was a teenager, I should've known that Kevin Richardson would never be mine. He was a decade older than me, but yet I still held hope. Then I realized that I had to move on. This advice I should've taken when I got into this toxic, sickening relationship with a guy that sold me short and broke the news that he had married someone else just two weeks prior to my grandmother's death. What a hypocrite I am, huh?!
Enough Said!
When I was a teenager, I should've known that Kevin Richardson would never be mine. He was a decade older than me, but yet I still held hope. Then I realized that I had to move on. This advice I should've taken when I got into this toxic, sickening relationship with a guy that sold me short and broke the news that he had married someone else just two weeks prior to my grandmother's death. What a hypocrite I am, huh?!
Enough Said!
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The Velmaverse. Blog One
This is the Velmaverse. Population...ME! This is where I can be me and nobody can stop me from doing such. However, since you are all guests here in my Velmaverse, let me just give you an introduction.
I'm Nicole, otherwise known as Velma. I was born the same year Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer (my role model), MTV premiered and ten men died on hunger strike in Northern Ireland. For those of you less fortunate to have been born in the most awesome decade on the planet, Google these things to see what year they have in common. I was born and raised and reside in New Jersey, but hope, someday, to be living in a place that is NOT affiliated with the so-called "Guidos and Guidettes" that are advertised on that sub-par show called "Jersey Shore." MTV, you have lost the little respect that I had left for you due to you damaging the reputation of good people from New Jersey such as myself.
I grew up in an Italian American household with Italian American grandparents with Italian American values. You fuck up once and you get your ass handed to you on a pewter platter with Marinara sauce. We were the "pioneers" on our block in the town of Bayonne, seriously! We were the first to have cable, therefore we were the first to have MTV. And I remember vividly my aunt Gina and cousin Marguerite skipping school to come over and watch it. Due to their frequently watching of said channel, I also noticed that my aunt lost more brain cells than my cousin because my aunt dropped out of high school and my cousin went on to college.
I was profoundly influenced by music, mainly Def Leppard. Sorry, they rock and if you say they suck you're gonna wake up with a Michael Kors black flat shoe up your ass. Their music kicks you in the face, proverbially. It rocks and this is the only band you're ever going to find where the drummer only has one arm. Rick Allen, you rock and don't you dare refute me! What's said and done is meant to be said and done.
I had the most interesting of influences in my life. In addition to Diana, Princess of Wales, I also had George Carlin, Sam Kinison and Robin Williams to help mold and shape me into the person that I am today. I credit George with my cynicism and realism, Sam for my ranting and screaming, and Robin with my ability to speak in various tones and accents.
So, here's a "Terms of Agreement" if you want to explore the Velmaverse. I am totally for real in what I say and refuse to hold back. If you don't like what I have to say, you are free to turn away and not read it. It's all good! Now, rock on and enjoy!
xoxo Velma
I'm Nicole, otherwise known as Velma. I was born the same year Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer (my role model), MTV premiered and ten men died on hunger strike in Northern Ireland. For those of you less fortunate to have been born in the most awesome decade on the planet, Google these things to see what year they have in common. I was born and raised and reside in New Jersey, but hope, someday, to be living in a place that is NOT affiliated with the so-called "Guidos and Guidettes" that are advertised on that sub-par show called "Jersey Shore." MTV, you have lost the little respect that I had left for you due to you damaging the reputation of good people from New Jersey such as myself.
I grew up in an Italian American household with Italian American grandparents with Italian American values. You fuck up once and you get your ass handed to you on a pewter platter with Marinara sauce. We were the "pioneers" on our block in the town of Bayonne, seriously! We were the first to have cable, therefore we were the first to have MTV. And I remember vividly my aunt Gina and cousin Marguerite skipping school to come over and watch it. Due to their frequently watching of said channel, I also noticed that my aunt lost more brain cells than my cousin because my aunt dropped out of high school and my cousin went on to college.
I was profoundly influenced by music, mainly Def Leppard. Sorry, they rock and if you say they suck you're gonna wake up with a Michael Kors black flat shoe up your ass. Their music kicks you in the face, proverbially. It rocks and this is the only band you're ever going to find where the drummer only has one arm. Rick Allen, you rock and don't you dare refute me! What's said and done is meant to be said and done.
I had the most interesting of influences in my life. In addition to Diana, Princess of Wales, I also had George Carlin, Sam Kinison and Robin Williams to help mold and shape me into the person that I am today. I credit George with my cynicism and realism, Sam for my ranting and screaming, and Robin with my ability to speak in various tones and accents.
So, here's a "Terms of Agreement" if you want to explore the Velmaverse. I am totally for real in what I say and refuse to hold back. If you don't like what I have to say, you are free to turn away and not read it. It's all good! Now, rock on and enjoy!
xoxo Velma
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