randomslasher

I must live in Neverland...

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:32 GMT

Because no one seems to be growing up.

Here's the thing, guys. Shit happens. No, really, it's true. I've seen it, so've you. It's one of those universal truths. And it ain't gonna change.

So you can get worked up over the wrongs that have been done you. You can be the perpetrator of those wrongs. You can be an unwilling victim. You can be a misunderstood martyr. But the fact of the matter is, the shit that happened? It ain't ever gonna un-happen. And keeping it alive? That's making more shit. So what should've been a small unpleasant pile of poo is now this mountain of malcontent, and friendships are ending, and groups are splitting apart, and people are getting hurt.

Maybe you were wronged. Maybe you were misunderstood. Maybe you were hurt, frustrated, confused, angry. Maybe you are innocent and maybe you aren't. I don't care.

No, I mean that. I don't. I'm done taking sides in a battle that's too ridiculous to be fought any longer. In the immortal words of one of my dearest friends:

"Hey, felluhs! Are we don' this? Really?"

C'mon. Breathe with me. All of you.

And let it go.

Seriously. You know who you are. Or you should.

Peace out, guys. Love you all. And that, I do mean.

0_o Something to be thankful for...!

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:59:33 GMT

Mom: "Wow, you look great!"

Me: "...I do?"

Mom: "Yeah, you do! Weight watchers is going well, isn't it?"

Me: "I've...lost 13 pounds..."

Mom: "It's really starting to show!!"

Me: *brief stunned silence* "Th-thank you!!"

(and later)

Mom: "You know, your hair looks really cute, too!"

Me: "Wow, you're just full of compliments today!"

Mom: "Well, my vision is improved"--(she just had laser eye surgery)--"I can finally see how cute you are!"

*blink*

*blink blink*

Am I dreaming? Someone pinch me. I mean it. Pinch me hard.

Just because I've never passed one of these before!

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:24:35 GMT

I named 50 US states in 10 minutes

Bwhaahahaha!

WW update

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:28:08 GMT

Sorry for x-posting.

Lost 12.2 lbs so far! :)

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:28:19 GMT

Fuck yes we did!!!!!!!!!

WWupdate

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 02:45:29 GMT

Lost 7.2 lbs so far! :)

Quick Mark/Roger sketch...

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:32:31 GMT

Just a quick Mark/Roger type sketch. Rated oh-so-G.

Another LJ Genie query

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:37:24 GMT

Okay, El Jay Genie, the last question was too easy, apparently, so try THIS one on for size:

I'm looking for a cartoon I remember watching when I was little. All I remember about it were there were dragons in it. Cutesy ones, though, not scary. I believe there was a mommy and two or three babies of various colors. Mommy might've been royalty, or perhaps was just friends with royalty. Babies were stolen by bad guy (or girl?). Mommy was sad; good guys had to rescue babies.

One or more of the dragons may have been yellow or pink.

THERE. Vague and obscure enough for you?

...seriously, though, this has been bugging me for years. Does it ring any vague bells for anyone out there?

Query

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:21:58 GMT

El Jay, I read a book a few years ago and I can't think of what it was called or who wrote it. Help?

It was about a deer. And I'm pretty sure the same guy wrote a book about wolves...anyway. The deer was like...the fulfillment of a prophecy about deer, and he had a leaf-shaped mark on his forehead to denote this. At one point he befriends a wolf. At one point a human. And at still another, a reindeer.

Ringing any vague, obscure bells for anyone?

Let's go phishing!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:36:25 GMT

After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity
we have determined that you are eligible to receive
a tax refund under section 501(c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. Tax refund value is $189.60.
Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 6-9 days
in order to IWP the data received.
If u don't receive your refund within 9 business
days from the original IRS mailing date shown,
you can start a refund trace online.

If you distribute funds to other organization, your records must show wether
they are exempt under section 497 (c) (15). In cases where the recipient org.
is not exempt under section 497 (c) (15), you must have evidence the funds will
be used for section 497 (c) (15) purposes.

If you distribute fund to individuals, you should keep case histories showing
the recipient's name and address; the purpose of the award; the maner of
section; and the realtionship of the recipient to any of your officers, directors,
trustees, members, or major contributors.

To access the form for your tax refund, please click here

This notification has been sent by the Internal Revenue Service,
a bureau of the Department of the Treasury.

Sincerely Yours,

John Stewart
Director, Exempt. Organization
Rulings and Agreements Letter
Internal Revenue Service

Even forgiving they've spelled several things wrong--realtionship, maner, wether--that "u" in the first sentence is just what kills me. C'mon, guys...mistakes are mistakes, but that's just lazy.

Because I believe in the power of accountability...

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:19:16 GMT

I just wanted to announce, here, now, so I'd have El Jay at my back on this one:

I joined weight watchers.

And there was much rejoicing.

Band rec

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 01:58:52 GMT

My brother introduced me to this band, and I just bought their album on iTunes. They're pretty good! They've got some really fun stuff. My new favorite lyric, in fact, is: "I found God in a catalytic converter in Topeka on a Monday night." I mean, how do you not love a band that starts out with that as a lyric to a song?

Anyway, they're called Ludo. They're from St. Louis, which of course makes me like 'em, 'cause you know, home state and all. But they've got some talent, too. Here's their most popular song at the moment, Love Me Dead.

Love Me Dead

I recommend givin' them a look-see. :)

Ebay listing

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:39:48 GMT

Just thought I'd post a link...

Windstone Dragon Ebay Listing

Times, they is tough. :-/

Emergency...

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:23:53 GMT

Hello, flist. A friend of mine is in danger of being kicked out of her apartment. Unfortunately I'm not in a financial position to help her much, but I didn't feel right doing nothing. I advised her to set up a paypal donation fund.

If anyone is inclined or can spare a few bucks, drop her a line.

She's here.

Again, not going to guilt anyone or coerce, I just feel like there are probably plenty of philanthropists in LJ land, and I could at least serve as a bridge from someone in need to someone with means to help.

Thanks for listening.

pointless!

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:46:09 GMT

I have nothing to say!

Watch as I post anyway!

cha cha cha!

No, really. I'm just taking up space here. But I figure I don't post that often so I get to spam for no particular reason now and again, right?

So, my flist: Tell me somethin' good!

Ah, visits...

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:32:51 GMT

les_cicatrices is visiting me right now! :) We went to see The Dark Knight last night, ordered pizza, then zonked out; she's showering now (*peeks!*) and then we're gonna go to Starbucks.

But allow me to tell you a story. When she got here yesterday, we were getting ready to go to Wal Mart, and we were standing by her car. Someone drove by and whistled at her (understandably; she's hot). She laughed, rolled her eyes, and said something sarcastic about her 'bootilicious' booty being irresistible--when suddenly her car orgasmed.

Well, okay, a coke in the backseat exploded. But from the look on her face--this combination of surprise and utter bafflement--I could tell it was the first thought she'd had. And to be honest, that's really what it looked like.

Funniest thing I've seen in a very long time.

All you Canadians...

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:37:39 GMT

None of you is trying to call me, right? 0_0 I have two missed calls from a 905 area code, which google tells me is Ontario.

*blink*

Recipe for instant elevated heart rate:

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:10:24 GMT

Forget aerobics. To really get your heart rate up, simply follow these few simple steps:

1) Get yourself a housesitting job for people with at least 1 dog. For maximum effect, multiple dogs are preferable.

2) Come over and let them into the back yard so they can relieve themselves.

3) Fail to notice the gate is standing wide open.

0_0

All is well. They came when I called. But oh. My. God. I think I got my maximum heart rate for the fucking WEEK.

Cryptic.

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:37:33 GMT

I am having some very...unexpected thoughts. But in the interest of NOT making life-altering decisions when I'm tired and hormonal, I will keep them mostly to myself, except to say this: true identity is an elusive thing.

ETA: Just to clarify, it's nothing BAD. I mean...I'm not contemplating suicide or anything like that. So no one worry or anything. I'm just a little bit boggled at the moment.

Humor me!!

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:40 GMT

Not a character any of you would know, nor probably something most of you are terribly interested in, but...humor me?

I DREW SOMETHING!!!

After months and months and months of block, I finally DREW something--and wonder of wonders, I actually LIKE it!

It's Kai, my fallen angel boy.

Sleep, the elusive mistress of the night...

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:08:34 GMT

At last I have found thee!

Keeping Morrie, but wow, does the boy cut down on my hours of uninterrupted sleep. I dozed off at work today--three times. Fortunately no one saw me. 0_0

Ah well, that's what they invented naps for.

Now I must find dinner...

Another kitteh/date update

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:33:01 GMT

Date was tonight. I suppose it was fine. We played frisbee, and watched a movie and had pizza. But basically, I have no idea how I'm supposed to act on a date. I mean...I know there's probably no set way to do it. But like...at the end, I never know what to do. Do I hug the guy? Kiss him? Wait for him to make the move? I know probably there's no one answer to that, either, but honestly? I don't know how to read signals. I don't know how to tell if the guy's having fun, or if he's bored and thinks I'm a moron, or what. Blah. I don't even know if I want to go out again. I mean, that's not a "I don't think I want to," that's a "I honestly don't know how to tell if I want to." Dumb, huh?

Yeah, this makes no sense. I'm confused and sort of tired, so on to kitten. I have one. His name is Morrie, he's an orange tabby, and how about I let him say hi for himself?

Hi there! I'm Morrie!

This is how I like to sit on my mommy! I'm definitely a boob man.

This is what mommy bought for me to scratch, but really, the couch and the chair are more fun!

Time for my close-up...

Kitteh and date freakout updates.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:27:11 GMT

I'm freaking out less. We're going to play frisbee and probably have dinner. No reason to freak out, right?

I chose a kitty today! Unfortunately I didn't get him today because they close adoptions at 4:45 and I went up at 4:40 which apparently wasn't enough time, because the kitten I chose wasn't entered in the computer yet, and they didn't want to have to do that so close to time. So they put a little collar on him so they'd know he was mine, and I'm going in tomorrow at noon to pick him up. He's an orange tabby kitten, very affectionate, and I'm going to name him Morrie. Yay!

That's all.

So, uh...

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:48:05 GMT

I have a date. 0_0 Will someone please tell me why I'm dreading it instead of looking forward to it?

This is, I guess, the first time I've really been asked out. I mean, I've met up with a couple of people I met on Match.com before, yeah...never really went anywhere, but still. But this time...this is a date. Someone I knew in person--have known sort of casually for a few years, in fact, who emailed me and asked me if I wanted to get together and do something. And I do. I think. But I'm also scared. No, scratch that: I'm terrified. I want nothing more than to call it off.

Why?

Seriously? Insights, here? Because I'm lost. Why am I afraid to go? Am I afraid I'll enjoy myself? Afraid it'll be awkward? Afraid I won't have the first fucking clue how to act, maybe?

Afraid I won't know what the expectations are--or that I won't know how the hell I'm supposed to live up to them?

Dammit. I don't want to go. I have a date, with a nice guy whom I like and with whom I have lots in common, and I don't. Want. To. Go.

Help me.

A cat?

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:02:10 GMT

I'm very very very very seriously considering getting a cat.

I grew up with them, see, and haven't had one in over a year and I miss them so badly it hurts. Physically hurts. And there's just not really any good reason NOT to have one. Not really. Yeah, there's the $200 deposit for my apartment complex, but...honestly, that's something I can afford. As is the vet, as is the food. Yeah, it'll be tighter around here, but hell, I don't really have THAT many expenses. And I'm looking for a better job as we speak.

Yeah, there's the possibility that when I move--and I do plan to eventually--I won't be able to take a cat. But if I live my life on those sorts of maybes...then I'll never do ANYTHING I want for fear I won't be able to maintain, you know?

Yeah...so I might have a kitty soon. *hopes* I'm looking to adopt an adult because I don't have the time to spend on a kitten right now.

Mebbe!!