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Posted 16 years agoYeah, I'm on Facebook now. I'm swiftly becoming an addict, though I don't understand a lot of the games and gimmicks, like bumper stickers and throwing fruit and kidnapping and such.
It's weird, I'm finding all these people I haven't talked to in months... some in years. It's cool to find some of these folks again. :3 I hope it means catching up with a lot of them, because most are folks I enjoyed talking to and hanging out with and miss a lot :<
Also, drawing again, I promise. Posting soon. <3
It's weird, I'm finding all these people I haven't talked to in months... some in years. It's cool to find some of these folks again. :3 I hope it means catching up with a lot of them, because most are folks I enjoyed talking to and hanging out with and miss a lot :<
Also, drawing again, I promise. Posting soon. <3
Happy Birfday to Me
Posted 16 years agoI is 22 today. :D
Goin' out to Crazy Fire tonight with a group of people... I should probably call ahead and warn the restaurant... >.>
Yay, I'm older~
Goin' out to Crazy Fire tonight with a group of people... I should probably call ahead and warn the restaurant... >.>
Yay, I'm older~
So... this is new
Posted 16 years agoI just opened my mail from today, and among it were three checks from NextCare, the urgent care center I usually go to when I'm sick because I haven't had a "new patient" meeting with my soon-to-be primary care physician (supposed to do that in January).
Instead of paying NextCare like I usually do, THEY are paying ME something in the neighborhood of $350... but I don't know why. :x
I'm not complaining, I need the money. I'm just kind of weirded out by it. I've been going to them for like... two whole years now, and this has never happened before. Is it possible that they overcharged me for prior services rendered, and are sending me back the balance? And why in three separate payments (all with the same date of 12/18/2008 on them)?
Thoughts?
Instead of paying NextCare like I usually do, THEY are paying ME something in the neighborhood of $350... but I don't know why. :x
I'm not complaining, I need the money. I'm just kind of weirded out by it. I've been going to them for like... two whole years now, and this has never happened before. Is it possible that they overcharged me for prior services rendered, and are sending me back the balance? And why in three separate payments (all with the same date of 12/18/2008 on them)?
Thoughts?
CRAZY FIRE BIRTHDAY, OMG
Posted 16 years agoOn Tuesday, December 30th, we will be going out to CRAZY FIRE for my birthday. If you have not been before, it is a fantastic dining experience where you pick your own ingredients and get to watch them be cooked right before your eyes. It's a lot of fun, and dinner is an all-you-can eat kind of deal so if you put together something you don't like, you can always go up and try something else. :3
I've changed plans to this from Kanki because it is A) far cheaper (even with a soft drink AND a dessert, dinner comes out to $20 AT MOST) and B) a lot easier to get group seating on short notice (for you late RSVPs).
WE WILL BE MEETING UP AT MY HOUSE between 6 and 7 pm, and then heading over to the restaurant, so we can get everyone there at about the same time. I will call up the restaurant to give them a group estimate based on how many people I have heard from as of 6:30, so if you aren't going to make it TO MY HOUSE before 6:30, PLEASE CALL so we know to expect you and can make sure you get included in the carpool arrangements.
We will then be heading to the Best Western on Walnut Street (across from Cook-Out) to relax, have cake, play Apples to Apples, watch movies, and just generally have fun. Not sure how late this will run, exactly... >.> Alcohol will not be allowed at this party due to the presence of those under the legal age to drink.
If you need directions to any of these places, or will be arriving late to anything, please call me at 919 390 5914. Please at least give me some indication ahead of time if you intend to come. <3
IF YOU NEED THE INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE IN THIS POST (ie - my home address, the addresses and information for the restaurant and hotel), PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT sakuramerquise[at]gmail.com OR SEND ME A PRIVATE MESSAGE HERE ON FA.
Gifts are not required nor expected, but certainly welcome. <3
I've changed plans to this from Kanki because it is A) far cheaper (even with a soft drink AND a dessert, dinner comes out to $20 AT MOST) and B) a lot easier to get group seating on short notice (for you late RSVPs).
WE WILL BE MEETING UP AT MY HOUSE between 6 and 7 pm, and then heading over to the restaurant, so we can get everyone there at about the same time. I will call up the restaurant to give them a group estimate based on how many people I have heard from as of 6:30, so if you aren't going to make it TO MY HOUSE before 6:30, PLEASE CALL so we know to expect you and can make sure you get included in the carpool arrangements.
We will then be heading to the Best Western on Walnut Street (across from Cook-Out) to relax, have cake, play Apples to Apples, watch movies, and just generally have fun. Not sure how late this will run, exactly... >.> Alcohol will not be allowed at this party due to the presence of those under the legal age to drink.
If you need directions to any of these places, or will be arriving late to anything, please call me at 919 390 5914. Please at least give me some indication ahead of time if you intend to come. <3
IF YOU NEED THE INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE IN THIS POST (ie - my home address, the addresses and information for the restaurant and hotel), PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT sakuramerquise[at]gmail.com OR SEND ME A PRIVATE MESSAGE HERE ON FA.
Gifts are not required nor expected, but certainly welcome. <3
I guess it can't hurt...
Posted 16 years ago...to make a Christmas/birthday wishlist, since the two are coming up soon (birthday Dec. 30th)
-Gift cards to Barnes & Noble, Circuit City, and/or WalMart
-New or gently used books (paperback preferred)
-A subscription to Wired magazine, because I read every issue I get my hands on cover-to-cover, at least twice
-An exercise bike, new or gently used (doesn't need to be fancy, just sturdy, since I'm a hefty girl)
-An external hard drive, 100GB storage or greater, new or gently used (I'm down to my last 5GB on this comp :x )
-Anything from Bath & Body Works' Japanese Cherry Blossom line - body spray and body wash preferred <3
-Disney and/or Don Bluth classics on DVD that I don't already have, new or gently used
-A room full of friends on my birthday (please let me know if you will be able to join us for dinner on Tuesday, Dec 30th)
-Drawings or handmade gifts of any kind <3
I know some of this stuff sounds like an odd request, but any of these things would mean a lot to me.
If you want to mail me something, please send me a private message for my address.
Please leave me a comment if you have questions about birthday plans or anything else.
-Gift cards to Barnes & Noble, Circuit City, and/or WalMart
-New or gently used books (paperback preferred)
-A subscription to Wired magazine, because I read every issue I get my hands on cover-to-cover, at least twice
-An exercise bike, new or gently used (doesn't need to be fancy, just sturdy, since I'm a hefty girl)
-An external hard drive, 100GB storage or greater, new or gently used (I'm down to my last 5GB on this comp :x )
-Anything from Bath & Body Works' Japanese Cherry Blossom line - body spray and body wash preferred <3
-Disney and/or Don Bluth classics on DVD that I don't already have, new or gently used
-A room full of friends on my birthday (please let me know if you will be able to join us for dinner on Tuesday, Dec 30th)
-Drawings or handmade gifts of any kind <3
I know some of this stuff sounds like an odd request, but any of these things would mean a lot to me.
If you want to mail me something, please send me a private message for my address.
Please leave me a comment if you have questions about birthday plans or anything else.
Second Life Roll Call!
Posted 17 years agoGuyver47 talked me into joining SecondLife, so... yeah...
Currently have a generic avatar... But it's decently cute, and will tide me over until I can get one that's more... me.
I'm on as Sakky Meersand. Friend me, plz? I know a bunch of you out there are on. <3
Reply with your SL names, please, so I know who is who.
Currently have a generic avatar... But it's decently cute, and will tide me over until I can get one that's more... me.
I'm on as Sakky Meersand. Friend me, plz? I know a bunch of you out there are on. <3
Reply with your SL names, please, so I know who is who.
AnthroCon Ride Help?
Posted 17 years agoOkay, I'm trying to solidify my plans for AC this year to determine if I can even go. I have a back-up plan if I fail to find a room (yay floors), but I have no means of getting myself there. I have no problem with planes, but I would really like to avoid flying if I can (mainly because I have no idea how I'd pay for tickets without a credit card), so if you are planning on DRIVING or RIDING to AC, and you are either departing from North Carolina or will be coming THROUGH North Carolina, please let me know. I can pack light if need be, and am all too happy to help with both driving and gas money.
I'm friendly, outgoing, easy to get along with, and a decent long-distance driver (I've made 6-hour trips by myself in the past with no trouble at all).
Please let ne know if you are interested or can help.
I'm friendly, outgoing, easy to get along with, and a decent long-distance driver (I've made 6-hour trips by myself in the past with no trouble at all).
Please let ne know if you are interested or can help.
Work kind of sucks, but also doesn't
Posted 17 years agoOh my god, I'm so freaking tired. I slept one metric shit-ton of sleep between yesterday afternoon (4:30 pm until 10 pm) and this morning (like 3 am ish until I had to get up for work).
Tomorrow is a pansy-ass four-hour shift. Friday, all hell breaks loose. I go in to cover for B at the High House* store at 5 am, work until 10 am, then go to MY store and work from noon until 7:30ish. Approximately 13 hours of work. Oh, there will be carnage. Sweet, caffienated carnage. *grins* I love days where I work my ass off and have a lot fo money to show for it. As it is, I'll probably have a good hour or so of overtime, since I stuck around at High House today helping out after my original shift until they could find someone to come in for Doc (poor kid's trying to work while he's got the flu).
*So, reason I'm working at High House this week... My manager, fucking sweetheart that he is, scheduled me a grand total of 25 hours this week. After only haveing 20-some-odd hours last week due to court shit, I can't take two weeks of HALF the hours I'm used to getting. Last week and this week will go on the same SHITTY paycheck together. I have bills to pay, and 25 hours a week doesn't pay them. So I went to High House looking for hours because I'd heard they needed help (turns out, they don't need it as bad as I thought, but they had some folks who were happy to give up some hours). I managed to pick up 16 hours altogether, which put me at 41 for the week. My manager hates it when we get overtime (anything past 40 hours in a week), os I negotiated with one of the girls I'm covering for, and I now have 40 scheduled hours fro the week. I stay behind an extra thirty minutes today so some calls could be made to find someone to cover for Doc, so that gives me a half an hour of overtime, which makes me rather happy, anyways.
Saturday is a decent shift, at least I won't have to be there at the crack of dawn.
I have Sunday off, and Sunday evening is Crazy Fire with Lara and other various stompy arrow people. Apples to Apples may occur, who knows. =D
PS - I found the hair dye color I was looking for. Dyeing hair sometime in the next 2 days. <3
Tomorrow is a pansy-ass four-hour shift. Friday, all hell breaks loose. I go in to cover for B at the High House* store at 5 am, work until 10 am, then go to MY store and work from noon until 7:30ish. Approximately 13 hours of work. Oh, there will be carnage. Sweet, caffienated carnage. *grins* I love days where I work my ass off and have a lot fo money to show for it. As it is, I'll probably have a good hour or so of overtime, since I stuck around at High House today helping out after my original shift until they could find someone to come in for Doc (poor kid's trying to work while he's got the flu).
*So, reason I'm working at High House this week... My manager, fucking sweetheart that he is, scheduled me a grand total of 25 hours this week. After only haveing 20-some-odd hours last week due to court shit, I can't take two weeks of HALF the hours I'm used to getting. Last week and this week will go on the same SHITTY paycheck together. I have bills to pay, and 25 hours a week doesn't pay them. So I went to High House looking for hours because I'd heard they needed help (turns out, they don't need it as bad as I thought, but they had some folks who were happy to give up some hours). I managed to pick up 16 hours altogether, which put me at 41 for the week. My manager hates it when we get overtime (anything past 40 hours in a week), os I negotiated with one of the girls I'm covering for, and I now have 40 scheduled hours fro the week. I stay behind an extra thirty minutes today so some calls could be made to find someone to cover for Doc, so that gives me a half an hour of overtime, which makes me rather happy, anyways.
Saturday is a decent shift, at least I won't have to be there at the crack of dawn.
I have Sunday off, and Sunday evening is Crazy Fire with Lara and other various stompy arrow people. Apples to Apples may occur, who knows. =D
PS - I found the hair dye color I was looking for. Dyeing hair sometime in the next 2 days. <3
Current Mood: comtemplative
Posted 17 years agoI'm still here, I promise.
Nights like tonight make me grateful to have a balcony. I have the door open and my window open... it's 62 degrees out there, and it feels fantastic, I love it.
The night is quiet, but far from still, and the wind is playing just a bit amongst empty tree branches. The whispers of spring are on the tips of the tongues of the trembling grass and the flirting breeze. It's only a matter of time. The Bradford Pears are due to burst into short-lived and vividly fragrant bloom any day now, but one last frost will steal them from the branches of their trees, which will quickly turn green to follow and usher in the rest of the blossoms and leaves and greenery everywhere else.
Sometimes, I love being a writer of sorts.
Nights like tonight make me grateful to have a balcony. I have the door open and my window open... it's 62 degrees out there, and it feels fantastic, I love it.
The night is quiet, but far from still, and the wind is playing just a bit amongst empty tree branches. The whispers of spring are on the tips of the tongues of the trembling grass and the flirting breeze. It's only a matter of time. The Bradford Pears are due to burst into short-lived and vividly fragrant bloom any day now, but one last frost will steal them from the branches of their trees, which will quickly turn green to follow and usher in the rest of the blossoms and leaves and greenery everywhere else.
Sometimes, I love being a writer of sorts.
TMI ENTRY: Mommy Fur?
Posted 17 years ago(POSTED UNDER TMI FILTER ON MY LJ A FEW DAYS AGO, friend suggested I go ahead and post it here...)
So I've been thinking of broadening my horizons lately, and one thing that popped into my mind in particular was the idea of being a "mommy fur" - the parent counterpart to a babyfur. I don't think I could take it all the way to the level of changing adult diapers (sorry, not messing with diapers until I actually have kids of my own, or if I'm babysitting an ACTUAL baby). It would really just be something I'd look into doing as a very casual, light-hearted, once-in-a-while kind of thing. It's not something I would consider doing full-time by any means.
I've met a handful of babyfurs, and most of them have been really sweet and fun people to hang out with, you wouldn't know they were babyfurs without them telling you, they're not obnoxious about it (contrary to most stereotypes of this furry subculture).
I've taken this into consideration in a completely, 100% non-sexual way. Sorry, the idea of being a dearest mommy does not strike my sexual fancy at all, but some part of me would really like to let out more of the nurturing part of my personality. I've roleplayed such things online, and really enjoyed it in the past, and would be open to at least talking about it with someone.
I dunno, it's just something that kinda struck me as an interesting idea.
Thoughts? Ideas? Feedback of any sort?
So I've been thinking of broadening my horizons lately, and one thing that popped into my mind in particular was the idea of being a "mommy fur" - the parent counterpart to a babyfur. I don't think I could take it all the way to the level of changing adult diapers (sorry, not messing with diapers until I actually have kids of my own, or if I'm babysitting an ACTUAL baby). It would really just be something I'd look into doing as a very casual, light-hearted, once-in-a-while kind of thing. It's not something I would consider doing full-time by any means.
I've met a handful of babyfurs, and most of them have been really sweet and fun people to hang out with, you wouldn't know they were babyfurs without them telling you, they're not obnoxious about it (contrary to most stereotypes of this furry subculture).
I've taken this into consideration in a completely, 100% non-sexual way. Sorry, the idea of being a dearest mommy does not strike my sexual fancy at all, but some part of me would really like to let out more of the nurturing part of my personality. I've roleplayed such things online, and really enjoyed it in the past, and would be open to at least talking about it with someone.
I dunno, it's just something that kinda struck me as an interesting idea.
Thoughts? Ideas? Feedback of any sort?
Well, it's (more or less) official...
Posted 17 years agoI'm going to move to Atlanta in July.
I finally talked to my dad about it, and something strange happened....
He listened.
He didn't interrupt.
He didn't yell.
He didn't shoot me down.
He let me speak.
And he listened.
I cried afterwards, I'm still in shock. he let me talk, asked a few questions, and seems to generally be okay with it.
I... I'm in shock. I really am.
I finally talked to my dad about it, and something strange happened....
He listened.
He didn't interrupt.
He didn't yell.
He didn't shoot me down.
He let me speak.
And he listened.
I cried afterwards, I'm still in shock. he let me talk, asked a few questions, and seems to generally be okay with it.
I... I'm in shock. I really am.
Prints?
Posted 17 years agoI got asked a couple of times at FWA if I offered prints of any of my pieces, and it never occurred to me, really, to do such a thing...
So I'm kind of curious as to what pieces you'd ilke to see offered as prints in the future, possibly at AC... Thoughts?
I had at least one person ask if I had prints of "Look at the Stars," which I already don't like for its various proportional issues... =/
Any and all thoughts are welcome.
So I'm kind of curious as to what pieces you'd ilke to see offered as prints in the future, possibly at AC... Thoughts?
I had at least one person ask if I had prints of "Look at the Stars," which I already don't like for its various proportional issues... =/
Any and all thoughts are welcome.
Hey, Dad, look at me...
Posted 17 years ago...think back and talk to me;
did I grow up according to plan?
And do you think I'm wasting my time
Doing things I wanna do?
But it hurts when you disapprove
All along
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't pretend that I'm alright
And you can't change me
I try not to think
About the pain I feel inside
Did you know you used to be my hero?
All the days you spent with me
Now seem so far away
And it feels like you don't care anymore
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't stand another fight
And nothing's alright
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Nothing's gonna change the things that you said
Nothing's gonna make this right again
Please don't turn your back
I can't believe it's hard
Just to talk to you
But you don't understand
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect...
I wish Mom were alive for times like this, when Dad is being controlling and completely unreasonable. I HATE being treated like I'm 14 because Mom's not around to remind Dad that Kiersten and I have to grow up SOMETIME and that we can't be prisoners of the house and his rules FOREVER.
I understand that he is trying to look out for us and everything, but... I need my breathing room, and I feel like I'm being smothered.
I shouldn't have to lie and cheat and be dishonest all the time just so I can have a life outside these four walls.
And I should be able to talk to him, but HE NEVER LISTENS. It's always his way, or nothing at all.
I keep trying to do what he asks to get him happy enough to try to talk to him for more than 10 minutes without him bitching about something I'm not doing right or well enough, but I never manage to get ahead. There's always SOMETHING I'm doing that's pissing him off. I'm never good enough. I'm always some kind of failure or letdown.
He's threatened to kick me out over stupid shit like not doing the dishes (despite me being at work like... almost anytime I'm not sleeping).
Living with him is stressing me out WAY more than I need, so I'm definitely bringing up the moving thing with him soon (I've been waiting till I get some things around the house taken care of so that he has less to bitch at me about when I bring it up). I still stand by my original plan, and that's to only be in Atlanta for a year, just so Dad doesn't think that I'm leaving for good and start throwing my shit out, or demanding that I take ALL my shit with me.
I'm sorry, but I'm tired of asking for permission to live my life. I've been a good daughter, and I've let myself be pushed around, and I'm tired of it. I'm not going to keep hurting myself just to survive under this roof.
Yes, I still do that, because I HAVE to.
Looks like I'm just another emo kid.
did I grow up according to plan?
And do you think I'm wasting my time
Doing things I wanna do?
But it hurts when you disapprove
All along
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't pretend that I'm alright
And you can't change me
I try not to think
About the pain I feel inside
Did you know you used to be my hero?
All the days you spent with me
Now seem so far away
And it feels like you don't care anymore
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't stand another fight
And nothing's alright
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Nothing's gonna change the things that you said
Nothing's gonna make this right again
Please don't turn your back
I can't believe it's hard
Just to talk to you
But you don't understand
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry, I can't be perfect...
I wish Mom were alive for times like this, when Dad is being controlling and completely unreasonable. I HATE being treated like I'm 14 because Mom's not around to remind Dad that Kiersten and I have to grow up SOMETIME and that we can't be prisoners of the house and his rules FOREVER.
I understand that he is trying to look out for us and everything, but... I need my breathing room, and I feel like I'm being smothered.
I shouldn't have to lie and cheat and be dishonest all the time just so I can have a life outside these four walls.
And I should be able to talk to him, but HE NEVER LISTENS. It's always his way, or nothing at all.
I keep trying to do what he asks to get him happy enough to try to talk to him for more than 10 minutes without him bitching about something I'm not doing right or well enough, but I never manage to get ahead. There's always SOMETHING I'm doing that's pissing him off. I'm never good enough. I'm always some kind of failure or letdown.
He's threatened to kick me out over stupid shit like not doing the dishes (despite me being at work like... almost anytime I'm not sleeping).
Living with him is stressing me out WAY more than I need, so I'm definitely bringing up the moving thing with him soon (I've been waiting till I get some things around the house taken care of so that he has less to bitch at me about when I bring it up). I still stand by my original plan, and that's to only be in Atlanta for a year, just so Dad doesn't think that I'm leaving for good and start throwing my shit out, or demanding that I take ALL my shit with me.
I'm sorry, but I'm tired of asking for permission to live my life. I've been a good daughter, and I've let myself be pushed around, and I'm tired of it. I'm not going to keep hurting myself just to survive under this roof.
Yes, I still do that, because I HAVE to.
Looks like I'm just another emo kid.
FWA Stuff
Posted 17 years agoSo, finishing up housework and trying not to spend money between now and Thursday.
Working on badges for a zillion people, including Sean, April, FoxyTangerine, Jamie, M?a, Fenrir, Regi, Lin, Kilcodo, and a few others...
Trying to figure out how I'm going to get my dad to let me drive my own car down to Atlanta (because I have no hope of getting a ride).
Stressing out a little, but mostly ready to have fun and not worry about things for a few days. <3
First game of Apple to Apples set for 10:30/11:00ish on Thursday night, outside the Dealer's Den. If you're interested in dropping by and joining us, well, drop by and join us, or call my cell at 919 390 5914. =3
Q: Where will you be?
A: Mostly Artist Alley during the day. At night... who knows? =3
Q: When are you getting in and leaving?
A: Arriving Thursday afternoon, leaving Monday sometime
Q: How will I spot you?
A: Giant pink crayon! Or call me, 919 390 5914 =D
Q: Where are you staying?
A: Main hotel
Q: Who will you be with?
A: Rooming with Lin Panda and her mate and Goosestep and Regi. JavaKat was supposed to be joining us, but had a financial issue come up at the last moment.
Will probably hanging out with Sean Blackthorne and April (Torishima Eve), Regi (the guy with the Brazilian flag), FoxyTangerine, Lin Panda, and who knows who else? =3
Q: Are you an Artist, Do you do free art?
A: I'm an artist, but I don't do freebies, except for non-profit organizations (like Yiff Safely)
Q: Do you do trades?
A: Yes!
Q: Do you do commissions?
A: Yes!
Q: Do you have prints/CDs?
A: Nope
Q: Do you do badges?
A: Yes!
Q: If you aren't an artist, what is your favorite interest? Fursuiter, Puppeteer, Writer, Gamer, Lan Gamer, Fan, Just some schmuck drug along by a friend
A:
More Personal Stuff
Q: What is your gender?
A: Female
Q: How old are you?
A: 21
Q: Are you taken?
A: It's hard to explain. x_x; I'm taken, but in an open-relationship sort of way.
For those who are curious, I am bisexual.
Q: Can I touch you?
A: *grins* Depends where.
Q: Can I talk to you?
A: Absolutely! I love meeting people and making new friends!
Q: Is it ok to hug you?
A: Absolutely! I love hugs!
Q: Can I buy you a cup of coffee or something to drink?
A: I don't really do coffee, but hot chocolate, strawberry soda, and other substances are fine. =D
Working on badges for a zillion people, including Sean, April, FoxyTangerine, Jamie, M?a, Fenrir, Regi, Lin, Kilcodo, and a few others...
Trying to figure out how I'm going to get my dad to let me drive my own car down to Atlanta (because I have no hope of getting a ride).
Stressing out a little, but mostly ready to have fun and not worry about things for a few days. <3
First game of Apple to Apples set for 10:30/11:00ish on Thursday night, outside the Dealer's Den. If you're interested in dropping by and joining us, well, drop by and join us, or call my cell at 919 390 5914. =3
Q: Where will you be?
A: Mostly Artist Alley during the day. At night... who knows? =3
Q: When are you getting in and leaving?
A: Arriving Thursday afternoon, leaving Monday sometime
Q: How will I spot you?
A: Giant pink crayon! Or call me, 919 390 5914 =D
Q: Where are you staying?
A: Main hotel
Q: Who will you be with?
A: Rooming with Lin Panda and her mate and Goosestep and Regi. JavaKat was supposed to be joining us, but had a financial issue come up at the last moment.
Will probably hanging out with Sean Blackthorne and April (Torishima Eve), Regi (the guy with the Brazilian flag), FoxyTangerine, Lin Panda, and who knows who else? =3
Q: Are you an Artist, Do you do free art?
A: I'm an artist, but I don't do freebies, except for non-profit organizations (like Yiff Safely)
Q: Do you do trades?
A: Yes!
Q: Do you do commissions?
A: Yes!
Q: Do you have prints/CDs?
A: Nope
Q: Do you do badges?
A: Yes!
Q: If you aren't an artist, what is your favorite interest? Fursuiter, Puppeteer, Writer, Gamer, Lan Gamer, Fan, Just some schmuck drug along by a friend
A:
More Personal Stuff
Q: What is your gender?
A: Female
Q: How old are you?
A: 21
Q: Are you taken?
A: It's hard to explain. x_x; I'm taken, but in an open-relationship sort of way.
For those who are curious, I am bisexual.
Q: Can I touch you?
A: *grins* Depends where.
Q: Can I talk to you?
A: Absolutely! I love meeting people and making new friends!
Q: Is it ok to hug you?
A: Absolutely! I love hugs!
Q: Can I buy you a cup of coffee or something to drink?
A: I don't really do coffee, but hot chocolate, strawberry soda, and other substances are fine. =D
Conversations with FoxyTangerine are amazing
Posted 17 years agoWould you like a fresh melon? = LIKE A WOOLY MAMMOTH!
Attention Artists Attending FWA!
Posted 17 years agoSome of you may or may not be aware of the art theft my friend Guyver47 has been dealing with lately, but it turns out that the thief in question, a supposed artist by the name of KittyPaw, will be attending FWA, and I feel that any artist who will be there has the right to know about it.
I'm not asking you to harass this girl, but just be aware. It is entirely up to you as to whether or not you want to do business with her, should she approach you for a commission or badge, but I personally will tell her that she is out of luck.
The details are available on Artists Beware on LiveJournal HERE: http://community.livejournal.com/ar.....re/172407.html
The entry contains the images that KittyPaw has claimed as her own, and the originals that she has traced, from a number of artists.
According to comments on the entry, this is not the first time she has done this, and I have my doubts that it will be the last. She has obviously learned nothing thus far.
Please take the time to read the entry and protect your art.
I'm not asking you to harass this girl, but just be aware. It is entirely up to you as to whether or not you want to do business with her, should she approach you for a commission or badge, but I personally will tell her that she is out of luck.
The details are available on Artists Beware on LiveJournal HERE: http://community.livejournal.com/ar.....re/172407.html
The entry contains the images that KittyPaw has claimed as her own, and the originals that she has traced, from a number of artists.
According to comments on the entry, this is not the first time she has done this, and I have my doubts that it will be the last. She has obviously learned nothing thus far.
Please take the time to read the entry and protect your art.
Valentine Meme
Posted 17 years ago1. Are you single or taken?
Taken, but in an open relationship sort of way.
2. Chocolate or flowers?
Neither will last very long, but I'd have to go with flowers, I love both white and red roses.
3. Will you do anything special for Valentines Day?
YES, I'm going to FWA to visit Sean <3
4.Do you like anyone?
Very much so.
5. Were you dating anyone last Valentines?
No... I'm pretty sure Billy and I didn't start dating until a little after Valentine's Day... Closer to the end of February, or early March. It's so hard to tell, the way in which we started dating. Long-distance relationships are weird like that.Either way, I didn't spent Valentine's Day physically WITH anyone, so... *shrugs*
6. What would be your dream Valentines date?
I dunno... *scratches head sheepishly*
7. Do you make a big deal about Valentines?
Well, I haven't in the past, but that's because I haven't spent Valentine's Day with anyone in a long time.
8. Have you ever had a secret admirer?
Actually, yes. A lot. And probably more I'm not aware of. THEY ONLY WANT ME FOR MY BOOBIES~ ;_;
9. Would you ever write someone a love letter?
Done that. Might do it again, if I felt I had the right words to say, but not the guts to say them in person.
10. Do you believe in Cupid?
*shrugs*
11. Do your parents give you presents on Valentines?
Yep! When mom was alive, she always got us something cute and clever. Last year was our first Valentine's Day without here, and Dad got me and my sister flowers and candy and cards, and surprised us with announcements that we were going to go to the beach for a week over the summer.
12. Do you still send out Valentines cards?
I haven't for a while. *gets idea*
13. Do you like candy hearts?
I like the little cinnamon hearts better. Mom used to buy them every year.
15. Is Valentines depressing?
Not exactly. I mean, it can be. It has been in the past, but after a while, I realized that the years I'm without a special someone to celebrate with, it's Singles Awareness Day!
16. How do you feel about PDA?
I like to be a subtle tease in public. I like to get my partner going with the little things I know get them hot, without making a big enough deal about it for anyone else around to notice it. And yes, I like holding hands in public and maybe prolonged (but not tongue-down-the-throat) kisses.
17. How is your love life?
Love life or sex life? D=
18. Have you ever been dumped on Valentines?
Nope. I did dump someone on the night of the Superbowl, though. After the day he'd had, I still feel really shitty about it.
19. How many roses would you want?
I don't know. However many me date would see fit to give me.
20. Will you have a boyfriend/girlfriend next Valentines?
Who knows? I certainly hope so. <3
Taken, but in an open relationship sort of way.
2. Chocolate or flowers?
Neither will last very long, but I'd have to go with flowers, I love both white and red roses.
3. Will you do anything special for Valentines Day?
YES, I'm going to FWA to visit Sean <3
4.Do you like anyone?
Very much so.
5. Were you dating anyone last Valentines?
No... I'm pretty sure Billy and I didn't start dating until a little after Valentine's Day... Closer to the end of February, or early March. It's so hard to tell, the way in which we started dating. Long-distance relationships are weird like that.Either way, I didn't spent Valentine's Day physically WITH anyone, so... *shrugs*
6. What would be your dream Valentines date?
I dunno... *scratches head sheepishly*
7. Do you make a big deal about Valentines?
Well, I haven't in the past, but that's because I haven't spent Valentine's Day with anyone in a long time.
8. Have you ever had a secret admirer?
Actually, yes. A lot. And probably more I'm not aware of. THEY ONLY WANT ME FOR MY BOOBIES~ ;_;
9. Would you ever write someone a love letter?
Done that. Might do it again, if I felt I had the right words to say, but not the guts to say them in person.
10. Do you believe in Cupid?
*shrugs*
11. Do your parents give you presents on Valentines?
Yep! When mom was alive, she always got us something cute and clever. Last year was our first Valentine's Day without here, and Dad got me and my sister flowers and candy and cards, and surprised us with announcements that we were going to go to the beach for a week over the summer.
12. Do you still send out Valentines cards?
I haven't for a while. *gets idea*
13. Do you like candy hearts?
I like the little cinnamon hearts better. Mom used to buy them every year.
15. Is Valentines depressing?
Not exactly. I mean, it can be. It has been in the past, but after a while, I realized that the years I'm without a special someone to celebrate with, it's Singles Awareness Day!
16. How do you feel about PDA?
I like to be a subtle tease in public. I like to get my partner going with the little things I know get them hot, without making a big enough deal about it for anyone else around to notice it. And yes, I like holding hands in public and maybe prolonged (but not tongue-down-the-throat) kisses.
17. How is your love life?
Love life or sex life? D=
18. Have you ever been dumped on Valentines?
Nope. I did dump someone on the night of the Superbowl, though. After the day he'd had, I still feel really shitty about it.
19. How many roses would you want?
I don't know. However many me date would see fit to give me.
20. Will you have a boyfriend/girlfriend next Valentines?
Who knows? I certainly hope so. <3
FWA Roll Call!
Posted 17 years agoAlright, y'all... who's going?
What day are you arriving?
Where are you staying?
How will I find you?
(Feel free to note me with cell numbers if you're intent on hanging out)
What day are you arriving?
Where are you staying?
How will I find you?
(Feel free to note me with cell numbers if you're intent on hanging out)
I would really like some feedback
Posted 17 years agoI'm already doing badges for FWA, and I enjoy doing small, simple things to be personalized for each person (like badges, keychains, coffee cups, etc) with a picture of their fursona and their name and something that makes the item truly theirs.
Problem is, I haven't got a lot of idea for things to do. I can do shrinky dinks, but I don't want to lug a toaster oven down to Atlanta if I'm not going to have many people interested in them, especially since there are other people at this con who do them. I feel like I'm treading on someone else's artistic territory if I do them, too.
Basically, I'm looking for ideas of things that YOU would think of buying if you saw someone selling them in Artist Alley.
As of right now, I'm planning on doing badges (including my rollymuffin and blob badges, see entry here for details: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/286212/ ), 16-oz hot drink tumblers (which I will have a limited quantity of), and hemp items (necklaces, anklets, keychains). I may also do full commissions...
What kinds of things would you like to see, what would you consider buying if you saw someone selling them at a con?
This also goes for my anime friends, I might do a table at Animazement this year, but I'm kinda stuck on things to do for it.
EDIT: WTF, FA apparently posted this journal twice, but the first one was blank. *cries*
Problem is, I haven't got a lot of idea for things to do. I can do shrinky dinks, but I don't want to lug a toaster oven down to Atlanta if I'm not going to have many people interested in them, especially since there are other people at this con who do them. I feel like I'm treading on someone else's artistic territory if I do them, too.
Basically, I'm looking for ideas of things that YOU would think of buying if you saw someone selling them in Artist Alley.
As of right now, I'm planning on doing badges (including my rollymuffin and blob badges, see entry here for details: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/286212/ ), 16-oz hot drink tumblers (which I will have a limited quantity of), and hemp items (necklaces, anklets, keychains). I may also do full commissions...
What kinds of things would you like to see, what would you consider buying if you saw someone selling them at a con?
This also goes for my anime friends, I might do a table at Animazement this year, but I'm kinda stuck on things to do for it.
EDIT: WTF, FA apparently posted this journal twice, but the first one was blank. *cries*
when you find the peace of mind
Posted 17 years agoStarting Friday night, I kind of dropped off the radar for a bit, and I have to say that I definitely enjoyed it. Just to warn you now.... I may do it more often.
A friend of mine came and got me Saturday morning, and we hung out at his apartment (about an hour or so from Raleigh/Cary) most of the weekend. It was refreshing to be somewhere I wasn't familiar with, a city I didn't know like the back of my hand. Sometimes I hate knowing where I'm going. Sometimes, I like to let someone else take the wheel. I owe this friend big time for doing just that. No plans, no guidelines, no schedule... I left my at-home messagers logged out all weekend (I found out later that my mobile ones weren't receiving messages). While this worried someone dear to me, I was otherwise grateful for the quiet.
It was refreshing to slow down and spend some one-on-one time with this friend who seems to have helped me recover a little of my sanity in the face of my accident, and a great number of things going on in my life. The only times I've been around this person in the past have been in a group of people, so it was, again, refreshing to get to talk to and get to know this person, to discover a number of things I didn't know (about the person, and in general).
I didn't have to worry about anything. I didn't have to think about anything except that I was in the company of a person I can learn a lot from. I let my worries slip away from me, even if it was only for a day and a half. I know I can't run away from my problems, but stepping back from them and taking a deep breath has been a huge help.
It is always important to take in experiences that help you grow as a person, and this weekend was one such experience. I look forward to (hopefully) many more of such encounters.
To this friend, I am extremely grateful. Thank you for your patience with me, for your hospitality, and, quite simply, your time. I have a lot to learn from you. I look forward to hanging out more in the future, and perhaps to us learning a few things from each other. Please, don't ever hesitate to call/message me if you ever need anything.
PS - Cloverfield is still awesome, three viewings later.
A friend of mine came and got me Saturday morning, and we hung out at his apartment (about an hour or so from Raleigh/Cary) most of the weekend. It was refreshing to be somewhere I wasn't familiar with, a city I didn't know like the back of my hand. Sometimes I hate knowing where I'm going. Sometimes, I like to let someone else take the wheel. I owe this friend big time for doing just that. No plans, no guidelines, no schedule... I left my at-home messagers logged out all weekend (I found out later that my mobile ones weren't receiving messages). While this worried someone dear to me, I was otherwise grateful for the quiet.
It was refreshing to slow down and spend some one-on-one time with this friend who seems to have helped me recover a little of my sanity in the face of my accident, and a great number of things going on in my life. The only times I've been around this person in the past have been in a group of people, so it was, again, refreshing to get to talk to and get to know this person, to discover a number of things I didn't know (about the person, and in general).
I didn't have to worry about anything. I didn't have to think about anything except that I was in the company of a person I can learn a lot from. I let my worries slip away from me, even if it was only for a day and a half. I know I can't run away from my problems, but stepping back from them and taking a deep breath has been a huge help.
It is always important to take in experiences that help you grow as a person, and this weekend was one such experience. I look forward to (hopefully) many more of such encounters.
To this friend, I am extremely grateful. Thank you for your patience with me, for your hospitality, and, quite simply, your time. I have a lot to learn from you. I look forward to hanging out more in the future, and perhaps to us learning a few things from each other. Please, don't ever hesitate to call/message me if you ever need anything.
PS - Cloverfield is still awesome, three viewings later.
Badges for FWA and Apples to Apples!
Posted 17 years agoHey, y'all, I'm taking commissions for my rollymuffin (aka "puff ball") badges, which were rather popular at MFM. If you missed them then, now's your chance!
Badges are $12 each if you commission me now, $15 at the con in artist alley. Plus, if you commission me at least one week prior to FWA, you have the option of a digitally drawn and colored badge.
They're about 4" tall by 3" wide, are laminated, and come with a clip on them (check out the ones I did for Bunni, Cooper, Katmaxis, Sean, and myself).
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824782/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824792/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824777/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824802/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824806/
I will also be doing "blob" badges, prices same as above. Examples for SethCat and Sabarika (sadly, these are not colored, but any badges commissioned WILL be in full color).
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/813065/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/813061/
And I'm not sure how to go about arranging this, but I want to host a few rounds of the fantastic game Apples to Apples at FWA. If you love this game as much as I do, want to learn how to play (it's REALLY easy), or just want to come see the hilarity that ensues, I will be holding a few games over the course of the weekend, probably in a public area of the con, as I'm not sure how my roomies would feel about a massive invasion.
If you are interested in joining, and/or have suggestions as to where we should hold this (and, of course, to contact me about commissions!), please comment here, or contact me via the means listed in my user info. If I do not get the chance to post a set of meeting times and places for these games on this community before the con, I will certainly post notices on the message board AT the con. =3
See y'all in about a month!
cross-posted to a bunch of places =3
Badges are $12 each if you commission me now, $15 at the con in artist alley. Plus, if you commission me at least one week prior to FWA, you have the option of a digitally drawn and colored badge.
They're about 4" tall by 3" wide, are laminated, and come with a clip on them (check out the ones I did for Bunni, Cooper, Katmaxis, Sean, and myself).
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824782/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824792/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824777/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824802/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/824806/
I will also be doing "blob" badges, prices same as above. Examples for SethCat and Sabarika (sadly, these are not colored, but any badges commissioned WILL be in full color).
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/813065/
http://www.furaffinity.net/view/813061/
And I'm not sure how to go about arranging this, but I want to host a few rounds of the fantastic game Apples to Apples at FWA. If you love this game as much as I do, want to learn how to play (it's REALLY easy), or just want to come see the hilarity that ensues, I will be holding a few games over the course of the weekend, probably in a public area of the con, as I'm not sure how my roomies would feel about a massive invasion.
If you are interested in joining, and/or have suggestions as to where we should hold this (and, of course, to contact me about commissions!), please comment here, or contact me via the means listed in my user info. If I do not get the chance to post a set of meeting times and places for these games on this community before the con, I will certainly post notices on the message board AT the con. =3
See y'all in about a month!
cross-posted to a bunch of places =3
I want... (in 2008)
Posted 17 years agoI want:
-money
-success
-fame
-glamour
...just kidding.
Okay, in all seriousness... things that I want in the coming year...
-to make myself healthier
-to exercise AT LEAST every other day
-happiness
-improvement in my artistic abilities
-more willpower
-less indecisiveness on my part
-a new car (or gently used... hey, I can dream, can't I?), or I'll take our 10-year-old Mustang... god, I love that car
-the confidence to purchase and wear a number of "little black dresses," starting with this one: http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/.....=1199999280649
-to learn how to make my hair look as amazing as it did the day I got it cut
-to spend more time with my friends
-to be more responsible with my money
-to make more money
-to gain some respect - at work, at home, as an artist, and as a person in general
-to grow some balls (figuratively, not literally)
-to do more karaoke
-to get an industrial in my left ear
-to get together with Jboy for Sweeney Todd cosplay (him as Sweeney Todd, me as Mrs. Lovett) and pull it off
-to see more musicals
-to see more movies
-to read more books
-to draw more
-to attend AC this summer
...I think that's everything # #
-money
-success
-fame
-glamour
...just kidding.
Okay, in all seriousness... things that I want in the coming year...
-to make myself healthier
-to exercise AT LEAST every other day
-happiness
-improvement in my artistic abilities
-more willpower
-less indecisiveness on my part
-a new car (or gently used... hey, I can dream, can't I?), or I'll take our 10-year-old Mustang... god, I love that car
-the confidence to purchase and wear a number of "little black dresses," starting with this one: http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/.....=1199999280649
-to learn how to make my hair look as amazing as it did the day I got it cut
-to spend more time with my friends
-to be more responsible with my money
-to make more money
-to gain some respect - at work, at home, as an artist, and as a person in general
-to grow some balls (figuratively, not literally)
-to do more karaoke
-to get an industrial in my left ear
-to get together with Jboy for Sweeney Todd cosplay (him as Sweeney Todd, me as Mrs. Lovett) and pull it off
-to see more musicals
-to see more movies
-to read more books
-to draw more
-to attend AC this summer
...I think that's everything # #
SWEET TOMATOES
Posted 17 years agoHOLY FUCK, SWEET TOMATOES IS THE BEST THING EVER!
...Why must it be so expensive? *cries*
I wanna eat there every day, but it's like... $12 for a buffet and drink.
I WANT TO MAKE AMAZING SALADS AND EAT THEIR AWESOME SOUPS AND LOW-FAT GOODIES.
This place is going to make me eating better a lot easier.
Thank you to the people who came through my drive-thru in the Sweet Tomatoes catering van and gave me a free pass, you made my MONTH.
In other news, I slept over at Alice's Sunday night and spent Monday with her and Leila, it was SO much fun. We got up vaguely early and went for a walk, then came back and had whole-wheat french toast with fresh fruit and light syrup (SO yummy, thank you Alice!) We later went out to dinner with Jason (aka Wolfman) at THE MOST GODLY RESTAURANT ON THE PLANET, SWEET TOMATOES. Holy shit, I'm gonna try so hard to go back there later this week with Erika, whom I have not seen in FOREVER, she's freaking awesome. =D
Summary of weekend:
-Alice
-Leila
-Exercise
-Snuggles
-French toast
-Mustang convertible
-HTML coding
-Jason
-SWEET TOMATOES
Um, so yeah... SEND ME GIFT CERTIFICATES TO SWEET TOMATOES, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE~
PS - I don't want to go to work today. =/
...Why must it be so expensive? *cries*
I wanna eat there every day, but it's like... $12 for a buffet and drink.
I WANT TO MAKE AMAZING SALADS AND EAT THEIR AWESOME SOUPS AND LOW-FAT GOODIES.
This place is going to make me eating better a lot easier.
Thank you to the people who came through my drive-thru in the Sweet Tomatoes catering van and gave me a free pass, you made my MONTH.
In other news, I slept over at Alice's Sunday night and spent Monday with her and Leila, it was SO much fun. We got up vaguely early and went for a walk, then came back and had whole-wheat french toast with fresh fruit and light syrup (SO yummy, thank you Alice!) We later went out to dinner with Jason (aka Wolfman) at THE MOST GODLY RESTAURANT ON THE PLANET, SWEET TOMATOES. Holy shit, I'm gonna try so hard to go back there later this week with Erika, whom I have not seen in FOREVER, she's freaking awesome. =D
Summary of weekend:
-Alice
-Leila
-Exercise
-Snuggles
-French toast
-Mustang convertible
-HTML coding
-Jason
-SWEET TOMATOES
Um, so yeah... SEND ME GIFT CERTIFICATES TO SWEET TOMATOES, PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE~
PS - I don't want to go to work today. =/
Moving
Posted 17 years agoI think I'm ready to take the leap again.
I want to move to Atlanta this time, and be with the amazing people who have changed my life so much over the last few months and made me a much better person...
I've started putting away money for myself for the move, and the next time I go down to Atlanta (which will most likely be February), I'm going to talk to the managers of a few local Starbucks to see if any of them will be able to take me on, full-time, at the start of June of this year. I may look into working morning shifts with Starbucks and getting an afternoon/evening part-time job elsewhere, if I need it.
But I need to take care of some things before I do any of this.
-I need to organize my belongings, throw things out, and figure out what I'm going to keep, what I'm going to leave at home, and what I'm going to take with me.
-I need to make sure I'll have a job when I get to Atlanta, and that I can get a proper transfer from my store.
-I need to make sure that Kohta's situation is stable by then. I promised I'd look out for you, hon. =3
-I need to put away at least $1000 before the move
-I need to figure out how I'm getting my belongings to Atlanta
-I need to talk to my dad about it
Right now, I'm only going to commit to a year in Atlanta (the length of the lease, I would assume) so that dad doesn't freak out about the idea of me leaving the house. It'll be a year's experience of living and working in a new place, with new people, making new friends. I think the experience will be good for me.
As it is, I need to talk to partner services about the fact that I never got my 6-month raise... It's only 50 cents an hour, but seeing how I'm coming up on my year, now, which is another 50 cents an hour, I'd say Starbucks owes me some money.
I'll admit that I'm scared. The idea of leaving everything and pretty much everyone I know terrifies me. I worry about my dad... I know my sister can handle herself, she's always been very independent and strong-willed; I've often envied her for it. I feel selfish, and yet justified, in wanting to move, to be in another place for a while. I've lived here my whole life... I need to make some changes.
Thoughts, ideas, opinions, support, smacks upside the head?
I want to move to Atlanta this time, and be with the amazing people who have changed my life so much over the last few months and made me a much better person...
I've started putting away money for myself for the move, and the next time I go down to Atlanta (which will most likely be February), I'm going to talk to the managers of a few local Starbucks to see if any of them will be able to take me on, full-time, at the start of June of this year. I may look into working morning shifts with Starbucks and getting an afternoon/evening part-time job elsewhere, if I need it.
But I need to take care of some things before I do any of this.
-I need to organize my belongings, throw things out, and figure out what I'm going to keep, what I'm going to leave at home, and what I'm going to take with me.
-I need to make sure I'll have a job when I get to Atlanta, and that I can get a proper transfer from my store.
-I need to make sure that Kohta's situation is stable by then. I promised I'd look out for you, hon. =3
-I need to put away at least $1000 before the move
-I need to figure out how I'm getting my belongings to Atlanta
-I need to talk to my dad about it
Right now, I'm only going to commit to a year in Atlanta (the length of the lease, I would assume) so that dad doesn't freak out about the idea of me leaving the house. It'll be a year's experience of living and working in a new place, with new people, making new friends. I think the experience will be good for me.
As it is, I need to talk to partner services about the fact that I never got my 6-month raise... It's only 50 cents an hour, but seeing how I'm coming up on my year, now, which is another 50 cents an hour, I'd say Starbucks owes me some money.
I'll admit that I'm scared. The idea of leaving everything and pretty much everyone I know terrifies me. I worry about my dad... I know my sister can handle herself, she's always been very independent and strong-willed; I've often envied her for it. I feel selfish, and yet justified, in wanting to move, to be in another place for a while. I've lived here my whole life... I need to make some changes.
Thoughts, ideas, opinions, support, smacks upside the head?
Stuff that happened and TMI meme
Posted 17 years agoMy birthday get-together went rather well, it was 95% awesome 4.5% worry (people trying to drive to my house for the first time in a lot of rain with many idiots out and about on the road), and .5% drama. But fuck the drama. =3
Contrary to popular belief, I didn't go out and get wasted I had a grand total of two strawberry daquiris. =3
Many thanks to everyone who came, it was good to see people. My dad was very impressed with Rob and Cola and Jfunk, he spent most of dinner chatting with them. I think he was really excited to have someone to talk to, he won't shut up about it now, lol.
I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed myself, I hope everyone else did, too.
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Monday, I went to Barnes and Noble and used the various gift cards I got from various people and bought a ton of stuff. I got "Anatomy for the Artist" (a GORGEOUS reference book with fantastic photos in it), the deluxe Sweeney Todd soundtrack (complete with full-color 80-page companion booklet), volumes 1 and 2 of the horror manga Uzumaki (which I have been trying to find for about 7 years now) and pre-ordered volume 3, "The Great American Pin-Up" (I have a HUGE love for classic pin up art), and "The Nude Female Figure." I really should buy a couple of nude male reference books, since I have absolutely NO skill at drawing men, but I'll do that after I get through my finances for the month of January.
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Forecast Fox, why do you keep lying to me and telling me it's snowing outside? The sky is clear and bright blue, you bastard! STOP GETTING MY HOPES UP! D=
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And now, that TMI meme that's going around, nicked it from Moredena's LJ =3
1. Is there anyone on your friends list you would ever consider having sex with?
Oh yes, yes indeed. More than consider, muwahahaha
2. Sex in the morning, afternoon or night?
Anytime of day is a good time for sex, though I kind of have a thing for the idea of being woken up in certain ways... >.>
3. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Whichever is closer to my nightstand (I keep rearranging my room, so this changes from time to time)
4. Pork, beef, or chicken?
Yummy, all three!
5. Have you ever had to pull over on the side of the road to puke?
Nope.
6. Have you ever taken your clothes off for money?
Hmmm, never been asked to do that before...
7. Shower or bath?
Shower
8. Do you pee in the shower?
Only when I REALLY have to go and don't feel like dripping water all over the bathroom
9. Mexican or Chinese?
Chinese all the way
10. Do you want someone aggressive or passive in bed?
Aggressive, I'm totally submissive (unless I've just watched Catwoman, lol)
11. Do you love someone on your friend list?
Yes, very much.
12. Do you know all the people on your friends list?
about 80% of my friends list, yeah
13. Love or money?
"All you need is love, love... love is all you need." -The Beatles
14. Credit cards or cash?
Cash. It works everywhere. My card rarely works ANYWHERE.
15. Has there ever been anyone in your family you wish wasn't?
Not really. My family's pretty cool.
16. Would you rather go camping or to a 5 star hotel?
I've never been camping before, and hotels are expensive.
17. What is the weirdest place you have had sex?
At a park up the street from my house... we did it in the car, though, so that really doesn't count. =/
18. Would you shave your entire body (including your head) for money?
How much you wanna pay me? I'll do it, for the right price.
19. Have you ever been to a strip club?
*adds to list of things to do*
20. Ever been to a bar?
Yeah, been going to Legends since I turned 18, I love that place (but I haven't been in ages)
21. Ever been kicked out of a bar or a club?
Nope
22. Ever been so drunk you had to be carried out of somewhere?
Never been drunk =X
23. Kissed someone of the same sex?
Yes, and I miss it. =/
24. Favorite drink?
A tie between Dr. Pepper and strawberry Fanta (omg, godly)
25. Had sex in a movie theater?
Not outright sex, but pretty much everything but. =3
26. Had sex in a bathroom?
Yes, shower sex. <3 Haven't done that in forever, though *pouts*
27. Have you ever had sex at work?
Ooh, there's an idea... *adds to list of things to do*
28. Have you ever been in an "adult" store?
Pffft, YEAH.
29. Bought something from an adult store?
Oh yes. =3
30. Have you been caught having sex?
Not exactly. Interrupted, though, yes. *coughcoughMFM2007coughcough*
31. Does anyone have naughty pics of you?
*giggles* Yup
32. Who do you think has the guts to repost this?
I dunno, I guess we'll find out, though... =3
Contrary to popular belief, I didn't go out and get wasted I had a grand total of two strawberry daquiris. =3
Many thanks to everyone who came, it was good to see people. My dad was very impressed with Rob and Cola and Jfunk, he spent most of dinner chatting with them. I think he was really excited to have someone to talk to, he won't shut up about it now, lol.
I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed myself, I hope everyone else did, too.
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Monday, I went to Barnes and Noble and used the various gift cards I got from various people and bought a ton of stuff. I got "Anatomy for the Artist" (a GORGEOUS reference book with fantastic photos in it), the deluxe Sweeney Todd soundtrack (complete with full-color 80-page companion booklet), volumes 1 and 2 of the horror manga Uzumaki (which I have been trying to find for about 7 years now) and pre-ordered volume 3, "The Great American Pin-Up" (I have a HUGE love for classic pin up art), and "The Nude Female Figure." I really should buy a couple of nude male reference books, since I have absolutely NO skill at drawing men, but I'll do that after I get through my finances for the month of January.
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Forecast Fox, why do you keep lying to me and telling me it's snowing outside? The sky is clear and bright blue, you bastard! STOP GETTING MY HOPES UP! D=
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And now, that TMI meme that's going around, nicked it from Moredena's LJ =3
1. Is there anyone on your friends list you would ever consider having sex with?
Oh yes, yes indeed. More than consider, muwahahaha
2. Sex in the morning, afternoon or night?
Anytime of day is a good time for sex, though I kind of have a thing for the idea of being woken up in certain ways... >.>
3. What side of the bed do you sleep on?
Whichever is closer to my nightstand (I keep rearranging my room, so this changes from time to time)
4. Pork, beef, or chicken?
Yummy, all three!
5. Have you ever had to pull over on the side of the road to puke?
Nope.
6. Have you ever taken your clothes off for money?
Hmmm, never been asked to do that before...
7. Shower or bath?
Shower
8. Do you pee in the shower?
Only when I REALLY have to go and don't feel like dripping water all over the bathroom
9. Mexican or Chinese?
Chinese all the way
10. Do you want someone aggressive or passive in bed?
Aggressive, I'm totally submissive (unless I've just watched Catwoman, lol)
11. Do you love someone on your friend list?
Yes, very much.
12. Do you know all the people on your friends list?
about 80% of my friends list, yeah
13. Love or money?
"All you need is love, love... love is all you need." -The Beatles
14. Credit cards or cash?
Cash. It works everywhere. My card rarely works ANYWHERE.
15. Has there ever been anyone in your family you wish wasn't?
Not really. My family's pretty cool.
16. Would you rather go camping or to a 5 star hotel?
I've never been camping before, and hotels are expensive.
17. What is the weirdest place you have had sex?
At a park up the street from my house... we did it in the car, though, so that really doesn't count. =/
18. Would you shave your entire body (including your head) for money?
How much you wanna pay me? I'll do it, for the right price.
19. Have you ever been to a strip club?
*adds to list of things to do*
20. Ever been to a bar?
Yeah, been going to Legends since I turned 18, I love that place (but I haven't been in ages)
21. Ever been kicked out of a bar or a club?
Nope
22. Ever been so drunk you had to be carried out of somewhere?
Never been drunk =X
23. Kissed someone of the same sex?
Yes, and I miss it. =/
24. Favorite drink?
A tie between Dr. Pepper and strawberry Fanta (omg, godly)
25. Had sex in a movie theater?
Not outright sex, but pretty much everything but. =3
26. Had sex in a bathroom?
Yes, shower sex. <3 Haven't done that in forever, though *pouts*
27. Have you ever had sex at work?
Ooh, there's an idea... *adds to list of things to do*
28. Have you ever been in an "adult" store?
Pffft, YEAH.
29. Bought something from an adult store?
Oh yes. =3
30. Have you been caught having sex?
Not exactly. Interrupted, though, yes. *coughcoughMFM2007coughcough*
31. Does anyone have naughty pics of you?
*giggles* Yup
32. Who do you think has the guts to repost this?
I dunno, I guess we'll find out, though... =3
