Sick kitty is sick :( Cryyyy....

I can't work today so I guess I'll wait for Jenn and then go home. Spiderman is playing in the break room. Apparently Michael from QaF is in it... Still a silly movie.

Why do I get so sad when I'm sick? My eyes are hot. @-@

I no longer want a smartcar after some reviews I read... Maybe a prius? Feedback anyone?

EDIT: something in my head just... Um... turned? X.x I would say it was fluid shifting, but it was up in my brain... x.x

After thinking and thinking and thinking, I finally know a couple things I kinda want for Christmas. One of them is a Jigoku Shoujo gachapon/figure. I think I already forgot what the other one is. If I remember it I can add it, then I wont forget again. :)

This one's cute <3 but she's real cloth. Most likely expensive. ::thinking of clothed Gundam Seed dolls.:: Oh yeah, pfft... ::looks:: $150 easy, and she's out of print, so to speak.

This one's cute too. But this one matches her disposition ....


We were doing that the other day; thinking of things we might want for Xmas this year. I hope to do a little better than last year in terms of festivity. Perhaps Fran might want to/be coerced to decorate a tiny bit. Most of what we want for Xmas is big stuff anyway, so we'll have to see how the money goes by that time. I think we both want a new bedframe.

Like this one.

The imaginary deadline is past now, so now that Jay's planner is back in town, perhaps we can finally get down to work soon. >,>; since work = making money. C'mon nao Jay~

Also, the other thing I want to do is have the cash to fix my computer ::sob:: and commission x_lamia for that project. If you're reading this, I'm really sorry :( I'm just that poor. Maybe I'll be able to do something if >see last paragraph< can get in gear.

I have enough free time lately that I could totally be working on my Korea cosplay... if I had an ironing board. Or a substitute. Which I don't. Or some fabric chalk. Also a no-go. Le sigh. But I've been drawing again (Nhamorhi no koto desu~), now that the laptop has been f-disk'd, it actually thinks it's a computer. We brainwashed it into forgetting its former hatred for me. :P

Ooh, and we saw Josh on Thursday. Ray and the guys were there too, but apparently they won't stay in the same room with us unless something's up. I guess the other TV is more comfy cause its in their room. So Josh played Smash brothers and Flower with us and stole some of my anime to watch.

(er... sorry for all the pics. Enma Ai is sooo pretty tho D: My little Yamato Nadeshiko <3 )

After all this time, it seems rather silly to have to pay for computer repair, but there it is. Geek Squad never charges us tho, which has saved us more money than I can even guess, but unfortunately they had to refer me to PCG, who as a specializing computer repair place, seems to have developed a symbiotic relationship with GS - tatoeba, they seem to possess the test processor required to determine the extent of my baby's injuries. To be fair, this is the first time in 2 1/2+ years I've had to replace a part... >,> ah, it's just worse because now is an exceptionally bad time.

Good news; we enter the mythical "Phase 3" soon. I look forward to new job opportunities in the next month. Now is the time to read my horoscope... It has a better chance of being right.

Since I'm posting from my blackberry, I'll decline to link these articles but rather post my thoughts.
These articles can be found on BBC world news.
1) France Abolishes the Burka: First off, for those of us who are unaware, "burka" isn't a synonym for an Islamic woman's veil; rather a style of wearing the veil - the most conservative type which reveals only the eyes through a mesh screen.
A couple of things - one, I would sooner eat rat poison than be Moslem woman. Not that I have anything against them. Two - I can understand where France is coming from. As a matter of fact, situations like this rarely change without some kind of ethical challenge, so it was really perhaps only inevitable. But for civic reasons, does a gov't really have the right to dictate public religious practices in a situation where no citizen is coming to harm? Of course, Feminine Repression may come into play at that point... On a semi-related note, President Ahmedinejad is finally electing two females to his cabinet - both of whom are uber-conservative and support strict dress code and sexual segregation practices. I can hardly wait for when those two situations collide.
2) Afghan Husbands Permitted to Starve Wives......who do not meet their sexual demands. After people complained that the "sex once every four days" law was too oppressive. This is the part where we question the existence of slavery or lack thereof in the modern world. It seems that this law violates even Afghanistan's constitution. [Makes note to self to investigate that lead for curiosity's sake. ]
3)Aung San Suu Kyi's Visitor ... Just ARGH. At least there have been crazy Brits too, not just crazy Americans. Still, it's terribly "convenient" that she'll now miss the 2010 elections, isn't it? I wonder what would have popped up if her friend hadn't appeared? [Makes note to find some more current articles on Burma... When the computer's fixed]
Wish me luck~

What the heck was the name of that torrent site you use, Rae? [EDIT: nvm, I found it.] I've been seeding for a while so my ratio should be good, but damned if I can find my way back there.

Watching Turn-A Gundam. Odd line timing... (not fansubs, but actual spoken lines) and many butts. Many many butts. Main character almost dies approx. 3 times in first episode, mostly due to his own ineptitude. However, he seems tasty nevertheless, thus far (episode 3).

That was back in the day, now. They couldn't match our special effects, but damn, they took TIME and did a good job. You don't have all these recycled cells, you get details on people and environments and shops and cars and trains and just fucking everything; it's a whole world. Secretly I always wished some of the anime set in the past (e.g., Fushigi Yuugi) would follow this example. But generally they don't....

6 things that shouldnt explode (but did anyway)

"Marius, take us out of Egypt."

Also, BoxTorrents = BakaBT? :/ whatevs...

Depart: Wed. approx. 8pm
Return: Monday approx. 10pm

Seeya, suckers! XD

May post from con... more to come.

Nightrunners \o/ ftw

Anyone native to the DC/Baltimore area speak up. I'm trying really hard to manage our trip there and I need some advice on a good place to stay a night. This has been taking up a good portion of my attention lately, but I think it's not going to be easy. Is there a "Travelocity" just for accomodations? :x

Work sucks more now than usual. The whole store seems to be hitting a rough patch. ::looks around suspiciously:: Everyone is my enemy... >.> lol. Just more "wtf" scenarios than usual getting everyone on edge. And too many fscking pre-orders x.x .

New guild on Domo: Nightrunners. :D Maybe I'll mosey on over to the NR community and advertise. \o/ Most of the important people are in it, but I know it will never be a big guild. Too many "isolationist" individuals (wtf Sunlit). But I prefer small guilds. Well, even if they don't come with us, at least we know who our friends are.

Seirei no Moribito on Anidb.com

I just thought I'd share a few of my thoughts on this series. Seirei no Moribito or Guardian of the Sacred Spirit is a relatively little-known anime that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Why do I say that? Because I think there are perspectives that can be enjoyed by many people. This is a series where we all "know someone like that."

Chagum, the Second Prince, is in danger of being assassinated by his own father. He has become possessed by a mysterious entity that could cause the recurrence of a horrific drought that once gripped the land. Balsa is a spear-wielder, a woman raised by warriors, who bears the crushing debt of saving eight lives.

The series itself can be described by any of the following handles; historical fiction, coming-of-age drama, family drama, fantasy, sprits, nature or martial arts. The visuals can be unexpectedly stunning, from reflections on water to sunselt lighting; the character designs comparatively simple but pleasing and solid. The action is steady but sedate - these people are trying to live their lives, not take over the world.

My favorite things in the series - besides the lovely opening theme by L'arc~en~Ciel - are the believeability of the characters; Chagum's coltish shyness, the way Tanda always has something he wishes he could say on the tip of his tongue, Balsa's staid practicality, the application of reason and the reverance of wisdom. As I said, "we all know someone like that," even if these characters seem like distilled examples of those feelings. The relationship between parent and child is explored without all of the drama and bull and trappings of our modern lives - as the characters themselves grow to understand.



Though I've never felt the hunger for a sequel - thank god, no threepeats for me - the series has a gravity that keeps it in my mind. Don't make the mistake of overlooking this series - the characters are like friends by the end.



Disclaimer: Seirei is not mine.
Disclaimer: *experimentally posted via Bolt browser for blackberry on AT&T

Here's my question: how does one obtain an editor/agent?

Truthfully, it's been a worry on my mind that partially prevents me from settling down to just do the task. I've been reading several journals and articles, but I'm not sure how it's done. The following list will detail some ideas.

1) a giant tiger pit outside a publishing office
2) a giant tiger pit outside your own home; everyone you catch gets asked, "Are you in writing at all? no? okay, here's the ladder, and some bandaids."
3) a blowgun and safari gear and an expedition. "Now if only these plastic office plants didn't rustle so badly...."
4) look them up on their personal journals and stalk them. o.o "Please take my manuscript... I'm cute! :D" <~~ this one is too disturbing even for me.
5) submit manuscript to random publishing company and hope someone a) reads it and b) likes it, and while you're at it hope that it's rainy tomorrow and a rainbow appears to lead you to the leprechaun's pot of gold.
6) post manuscript on the internet as several notable examples have, thus endangering your legal rights to the characters?
7) push bound copies of your manuscript from the back of a low-flying propeller plane or crop duster?
8) "liberate/borrow" a tiger from the zoo and tie a copy of your manuscript around his neck as he rampages through town (note to self: have solid alibi)
9) camp your local publishing facility (where the books actually get printed) and ambush anyone who approaches the door. This operation requires camoflage gear, which I swore I'd never wear...
10) ....::throws bear trap over shoulder::...

It wouldn't be such an issue if every good publisher was "not accepting submissions". Is it appropriate to send unsolicited manuscripts? I see several that mention it. It's always discouraging to see some of the awful books that do get published, though... I wouldn't want to get a random editor who would let me get away with something like that without realizing it!

Blame shuffles for this turn of thought, and the question: do you write on paper or computer? as well as Lucienne Diver's recent link to the article over at Grasping for the Wind.

Internet is back on!

Diplomats' Same-Sex Partners To Get Benefits

Although it's not up for free access atm. Lack of this was the reason I had decided against the U.S. State Department as an employer.
Therefore...

Off to check out Rosetta Stone and read May's Ranch.

Ps - Thanks for the sign, Lynn. :D I was happy - my fiancee said we chose a book that had been well-loved to send along with Fran for the sign.

These are some of my favorite Domo-inspired icons for friends' forums and skype images and whatnot. You can steal them but they're only IDs for these much-luved peeps.



Buuyo o/
Kamlin \o
Song-Yu \o/
Raevyn \o>


And for the fun of it, these are the lyrics to my favorite UVERworld song. For some reason I fell in love with the sound of this song.


This is my monthly dose of Song-Yu, whom I miss dearly.
1 - with Tavio
2 - with (adopted brother) Ji-Sil (Shi's alt)





This one was thieved from Buuyo, I think, but it was a really good shot.

Is anyone else's last.fm being a bych?

...the past couple days.

But ALAS. I will not be able to see Lynn this weekend. I work all weekend (skirting overtime). While I will be able to go to Otakon, I will not be able to go to Jacon. ;( Fran will be under STRICT ORDERS to obtain her sigliture in my favorite of her books... Stalking Darkness. (I considered the others, but I guess I like SD best for one reason we all know well.)

Otherwise, nothing. Work is dumb but I've learned to sneak ways to read my books on my blackberry. Need more of those tho.

fsking last.fm's acting up again.

The lyrics can be found linked on the page... it is quite infectious.

Er........
fuck. They took it down. FAIL.

Here's an odd Vocaloid version of it.



This is really Italy's song, but sounds like Spain has a version of it. Minami Itaria's version is better.

Oh, nvm. I found a version of it. I'll leave Kaito's version for the lulz.



Hmm... odd video...

Oh by the way, fail!me... I tried out Pandora anyway, cause I got impatient.
Fail!Pandora has like... Gackt, L'arc, Utada... and that's about it.

But I did get Last.fm working for my comp again, so Rae, let me know if you see something you want.

Early meeting tomorrow.... (PH41L)

But I can still doc~ notso!fail!

Also, Terra was apparently based on a movie released in 1980. Want~ should be interesting.

In honor of the new theme, I thought I would go ahead and post a celebratory update. Yay! This is probably the first time I've used my web degree of my own volition since I graduated... >.>;
...yeah...

But it took literally hours to change the theme because of a minor upset in the header links... which is why your page doesn't have an html title. Haha, surprise? But, that was minor to me, so I should just be confident that I managed to get it to work in the end. Tbh, I noticed that the customization screen is quite a bit different from what I'm used to - I failed to find a "hide title" button like before. Wtf gives?

Anyway... the text is dark. For the time being, just deal with it. I'm working on it.

Fran is still away at her parents', Jenn's computer is still freaking broke, one thing after another. I realize we're getting off easy with the amount of money we could be having to pour into it. Working at Best Buy does have its perks, in the end.

What have I been doing lately? Managing my student loans... @_@ just a ridiculous enterprise anyway you slice it, imo. But I'm pretty sure its under control for the time being. Related to money - or lack thereof - I've never told anyone, but when I think about what I consider to be a "real job", I usually think of airlines first. Why? I don't know. I love the airport; I love flying; I love the little shops at the airport, I like the way it smells, I like airplane cookies for fuck's sake. So I was looking to see if there were any open positions in Tampa, since Tia is like one whole minute's drive from where I currently work. There isn't anything listed - but then again, I was only looking on certain websites.

Continental, and Delta, in specific, offer a ton of benefits such as health plans that cover domestic partners (congratulations to Maine, btw. I bet Lynn is pleased) so I definitely want to check those. I need a change and I'm tired of my job, it's very frustrating. Just think about being able to fly places for free :D. Unfortunately like everyone else they're not hiring, so I'll have to get creative. I guess I just don't believe that any place doesn't need people right now - if they're anything like what I've experienced, they need people but are under some kind of sucktacular hiring freeze. Do I want that to be my career? No. But, if it ended up being, I don't think I'd hang myself in the bathroom til my toes twitched (as I would be obligated to do if it were my current job).

Hmm... is hungry... >.> I smell potatoes that she is baking, nom...

Let's see... rewatching Terra...


and debating whether or not to start watching samurai stuff soon or Jyu-Oh-Sei.

Oh, look what Rae taught me to do! 私のなサダです。どぞよろしくお願いします！
Saa, now all I need is the skill to construct rather than just follow.
The real kicker? Delta has 4 bilingual Japanese positions open. DX

Kamlin, I was glad to see you the other day, but you need to give me Fai's costumes back if you aren't planning on playing... :/

Need to apply to UT. Hopefully next payday... hopefully. Also need to save for Otakon. ::rattles Jon's cage:: Gimme more hours! I has a plane to pay for!

To do: "Terra e.." icon. I'm thinking all the poor unloved byshes; Matsuda, Seki Rae Shiroe, Sam, and Tony's girl, whasserface? "root for the underdog"? XD Jitsu wa, I'm not really sure why I waste time making icons or why I save them when I'm not gonna use them. I just love them. ::also needs a Shoebox icon::
Raevyn, if you haven't already, read The Shoebox Project. Dont ask me any questions, before or after. Just... just do it. Yes, it's ongoing.

As an experiment, I'll set LJ as my home page and see if it urges me to update more.

I just like the stuff this has, so I see no reason to go to Pandora. If you look carefully, Last.fm has its own free downloads too.
Anyone know of a Last.FM Plugin (hacked or otherwise) for Blackberry (curve 8300 ser.) OS 4.5?
(Oh, plus, Aisha, Livejournal has a link to the Last.fm plugin so your journal can "hear" your music. Kinda neet.)

EDIT: Quiltzors :3

First of all - and this was a while back - my photoshop un-broke and legitimized itself (traitor) so now I can't use it to change my livejournal theme.

Secondly (I dread) the Superbowl is tomorrow. Just, gah. At least we won't have to sit around minding the candy store, since it's Sunday.

Thirdly, a couple who were my customers randomly bought me lunch today. Has never happened to anyone I know before now, tho one guy shared his peanut M&M's w/ me once. Granted, I worked on their account for Two Bleeding Hours, but this was at the beginning of all that. It was terribly nice of them...

In the Fourth part, I'm having trouble with my story and I need more feedback. I'm considering posting it without security features as Jesse has. I'm just not feeling it now. I don't know why.

Fifth, Ursula Le Guin is a fairly bright author, but The Left Hand of Darkness is a terribly dry read for all its brilliance. Now, the Earthsea books tend to also keep the reader at a remove (imo) but in a way it seems right... Like Norse Epic Poetry.

And Sixth, or lastly, I became fairly excited today about attending college again, and for no discernable reason. Perhaps as it is not merely a means to an end (independence) this time. What a costly declaration that was, then. However, when I pulled my notebook out of my drawers the other day (ostensibly hunting a lost necklace) I'm pretty sure I cried over all that lost creativity. If only I had been pretty, I think sometimes to myself; I could have been a singer. :(I sing all day, as will attests anyone forced to abide with me that long).

*~THE END~*

Post Script: there is rather a lot occuring in Israel/Gaza/Iraq atm, no? Quite interesting. I have been following it of late.

This seemed cute.
Thieved from otterdance.

IF YOUR LIFE WAS A MOVIE, WHAT WOULD THE SOUNDTRACK BE?

So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
7. No cheating and doctoring your list to make yourself look cooler than the person you took this from

( Oh, I get it. I'm Rocks. )

I'll do it again for my own amusement.
( Like lazy, lazy Lupins )

It occurred to me that most people wouldn't know this music, so I felt the need to narrate my own responses in brief. I'd love to post this playlist somewhere, but not sure where. Tho my Last.FM page won't show most of them cause I breezed through too quickly...

-Tears are tickly. :(
-I have all of Terra he... !
-I am thinking I will read more Carol Berg.
-Had only 12 episodes of Wild Striker. It's actually about 53.
-Learned that Centrifugal force is an illusion. Researched Centripetal force.
-Quickly, what tabs does your browser have up??? Don't think, just look! Centripetal Force, Stress (Mechanics), Kinetics (physics) [all wikipedia], Hungry Heart: Wild Striker [boxtorrents], free blackberry themes [google]
-Still waiting on that huge torrent of all QaF to finish. Been months now. Promises to be a few more.
-I wonder if we can go to the park today? ::goes to ask:: Someone needs to walk me! :P