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13 Songs That Rocked My Week

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Dec 3, 2009, 11:00 pm
This is part of my Friday 13 weekly feature/meme. If you're interested in participating, read this. Today I'm sharing my favorite tunes for this week- the songs that got me shaking my booty ...
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December- It's a love/hate thing.

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Dec 2, 2009, 11:00 pm
The month of December has come around yet again, and already I'm longing for the warmer weather of late summer.. I've never been one to enjoy the cold northeast. This means I can't take lo...
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Questioning.

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2009, 11:00 pm
I didn't mind. You didn't know. But now I find You still don't. And who am I To go Beyond time and reason?
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A long-winded status update.

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 11:00 pm
As you may or may not have noticed, I was rather quiet online this past weekend- skipped the Friday 13, and none of my usual chatter, other than some poetry/lyrics I had been working on earlier in the...
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Musical Monday: Combichrist

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 30, 2009, 9:26 am
For this week's Musical Monday (see Diane's blog), I chose "Get Your Body Beat" by Combichrist. I love the industrial and harsher electronic genres, especially first thing in the morning whe...
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More words..

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2009, 10:15 pm
Hanging high by my halo, Bound so tightly 'round my throat. Words can choke one, you must know, And that is such a lovely way to go. Might be you're so pretty in your ways, A vision of mo...
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Words. Just words.

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 11:00 pm
I don't have much to say.. Just words, such words, and they Are broken, incomplete, And disconnected, as you know. But those in prose, my poetry, So clean and clearly stated Just for you. If...
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Why I'm Not Looking Forward To Thanksgiving

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2009, 7:42 am
(I hope my sister is the only family member I have reading this blog, or else I'll have some explaining to do later.. LOL) To put it bluntly- I DESPISE THANKSGIVING. First of all, why have one...
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*This is temporary, and will be removed soon. ZRQJWAAKU75S

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2009, 4:29 pm
*This is temporary, and will be removed soon. ZRQJWAAKU75S
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F*ck You, Firefox!

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 11:01 pm
Okay, I have to admit- Firefox has done a great deal of good for me, as well as my computer, in the past. But as of lately, it's been nothing but a problem. It has been running slowly, crashing of...
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Musical Monday: Emilie Autumn

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2009, 7:30 am
For this week's Musical Monday (see Diane's blog), I chose to share a live version of "Unlaced" by Emilie Autumn. No matter how many times I hear this song, I'm captivated by the complexit...
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Consciousness, Pt2

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 20, 2009, 11:00 pm
I want to float away, Slip away, Fall into another day. Such a miracle you were, But never will be.. Let me Float away, Slip away, Fall into another day. If eternal silence Becomes of me, I won't ...
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13 Spooky Blogs By Fellow Darklings

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 11:00 pm
This is part of my Friday 13 weekly feature/meme. If you're interested in participating, read this. Ever notice how some blog niches are so packed, you loathe seeing yet another blog on that topi...
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Don't Waste My Time

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2009, 11:00 am
Show the world Your pretty face, That mask you wear With heels and lace. Do you really think that no one sees Your obvious charade? You blabber on, Such blather, why? Just a simple thrill For a simple...
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Get Paid to Promote Your Blog on Blog Engage

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 11:15 pm
Brian just implemented a new revenue sharing system over at Blog Engage- Members can add their Google AdSense publisher IDs when editing their profile information. So on the pages displaying your art...
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I'm on YouTube.

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 18, 2009, 3:59 pm
Okay, I'll admit it- I'm not as camera-friendly as a lot of people you'll find hanging out on YouTube. But here I am, and will be uploading videos sporadically, whenever the mood strikes. ...
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More Advice For Aspiring Pro Bloggers

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 6:03 pm
Last month I wrote an article called My Advice to Aspiring Pro Bloggers, in which I gave 20 of the most important blogging tips I could think of. And after reading over it again, came to the conclusio...
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People crack me up.

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2009, 6:49 am
While on the phone last night- him- "What is that I hear in the background? It sounds like you're violently murdering a large insect." me- "It's called industrial music." him- "Ohh.. cool." ...
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Off for the weekend..

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 14, 2009, 11:18 am
Okay guys, I've got a busy couple of days ahead of me, so you won't be hearing from me until Monday. However, you can still catch me on Twitter (@Raivyn). Also, I want to say thanks to Gregor...
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13 Free Dark/Gothic Fonts I Love

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 12, 2009, 11:00 pm
So here it is, week 3 of my Friday 13 meme- and this time, it just so happens to be the 13th. If you're interested in playing, read this. I'm a Photoshop fanatic, and love finding free fonts ...
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7 Great Tools for Productive Writing

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 11, 2009, 11:00 pm
As a blogger, poet and lyricist, I do a lot of writing and have deadlines to meet- every single day. It's not easy. Some days it can be downright draining, especially when I'm less than inspir...
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Wednesday Photo

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 11:00 pm
So here's one of the shots taken this past weekend, my favorite of all of them. You'll find it, and perhaps a couple others, scattered across the web on social networks and used in various int...
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Breaking the Silence..

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 5:56 pm
Wow, things have been incredibly busy lately! Lots of cool new stuff going on- I've been spending a lot of time writing, new lyrics mostly, for both of my projects; and blogging almost daily...
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Consciousness

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 12:33 pm
I can see Every face in the lake, Heads severed By lack of reason. I want to undo All that cannot be undone. But the things that mattered, They don't anymore.
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Musical Monday: Epica

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 11:00 pm
This is my first week being a part of Diane's Musical Monday meme. I discovered it a few days ago, and naturally, being the music freak I am, I have to play too. Epica has been incredibly inspira...
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The Faceless

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 11:00 pm
Behind false promises, You cannot hide yourself. That does not change A travesty of honor. Behind the mask of innocence, You cannot change what you are. Still you remain The Faceless One.
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Another Busy Saturday..

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2009, 3:00 am
I've got yet another busy Saturday ahead of me- a long day of recording and getting photos taken. Lots of cool new stuff in the works.. I can't wait to share it. ;) I'll be back tomorrow....
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Shadow Man

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 11:00 pm
Flattered by the things you will You, in all your opulence Shadow man, My dream for day Obscurity at its finest
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Oh Shit.

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 3:29 pm
To those of you who don't know me personally, I'll fill you in before I begin my freak-out fest- My hair is my pride and joy. I haven't cut it (except for my bangs) in years, and it is ne...
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13 Albums That Rocked My Week

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 11:30 pm
This is the second week of my Friday 13 meme (technically the first, last week I intended for it to be just a weekly feature). If you're interested in playing, read this. I spend every hour of th...
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Add My Banner To Your Website

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2009, 11:00 pm
If you'd like to add a banner to your blog or website, simply copy the link code and paste into your html editor. Link URL: http://www.quoththeraivyn.com 180x60 banner: 468x60 banner:
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On Death And Rebirth..

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 12:05 pm
I have been reminiscing for the past hour or so, coffee in hand and scouring YouTube for videos of all the fun times and great music I had experienced over the past few years. Then I found myself in t...
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Reverie

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 2:37 pm
It was silence That moved me As night begged For me to wake From a reverie Of you and I Entwined Before the dawn Of consciousness Embracing sleep, I danced alone A...
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The Game, Pt2

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 12:04 am
Take Away The dismay, Decay Of those you've preyed upon. "Don't stray, It's okay. You'll see Divinity. He stands before you." With a one-track mentality, You condemn yourself to hell....
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The Game, Pt1

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2009, 7:11 pm
"Stay And play This game," You say, Or may as well have. "Pray And obey None but me. You'll see.. Just follow blindly." With a one-track mentality, You condemn yourself to hell. With one skewed r...
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Friday 13 - Meme

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 11:44 am
Last Friday I came up with an idea for this blog, Friday 13- every Friday I post 13 things that happened during the week, or things I liked, etc. The catch is, the majority of the list has to have a "...
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Happy Halloween!

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 12:34 pm
I've got a busy day ahead of me, so this will be short- I want to wish everyone a happy Halloween- have fun, eat lots of candy, and be safe if you're going to any parties. Also, happy birthd...
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13 Things That Made Me Smile This Week

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2009, 10:07 pm
Okay, so here's the deal- Every Friday, I'm posting 13 ..things.. well, whatever it is I choose to write about. (Granted that I don't forget it's Friday.) I chose the number 13 simply...
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Say "No" To Mediocrity

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 10:32 am
Since moving back to PA, I've had a lot of time to think, as well as observe the world around me. And do you know what I see? I see a bunch of miserable fucks who like to bitch about everything t...
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If you're having a bad day...

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 11:00 pm
Always remember- if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.
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Pandemic, Pt1

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 11:00 pm
You've gone mad and I'm to blame. But I don't care, you're all the same, Always looking for a Simple way to ease your simple mind. And all the lines I've tried to hide, Leaving the...
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An Update:

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 9:45 pm
There is a lot going on now- new things in the works, transitions, expansion, death of some things I used to love.. (but the latter is ultimately for the better.) The compilation cd is currently...
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The Tangle, Pt2

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 2:12 pm
It's all transparent, No wicked mask cheating us. It's all in your head, Feeling withered and dead, Something to last beyond the fall. And you think you know it all.
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5 Lessons I've Learned About Songwriting

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 9:34 am
For those who haven't gotten the memo, I am a musician, and have been for 15 years so far. It's not easy, and it never has been. I'm not one of those people who can pick up an instrument ...
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Notes from the Universe

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 11:00 am
I recently signed up for Notes from the Universe, which is a free, short inspirational email sent out Monday-Friday (and you can choose which days you would like to receive these notes). Personally, ...
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Wednesday Photo

Raivyn <. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 1:19 am
Me, in my new "lair".. I must say, I'm a LOT happier now that I've moved back to PA (for the time being). hElmira just wasn't for me. It's a sometimes-frightening change of pace, but ...
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About Me

I'm a musician, poet, and blogger from upstate New York, USA. I love just about any type of music, but it's the darker genres that strike my fancy, especially symphonic metal, industrial, darkwave, harsh electro and the like. At the moment, I'm involved in two musical projects- darkwave/industrial and symphonic/progressive metal. I also have plans to compose a few orchestral pieces, as well as ambient music in the future. My personal blog can be found at http://www.quoththeraivyn.com

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