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I dunno how you found this, but alas, here you are. So enjoy the frightening fruits of my troubled little brain.
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wSaturday, November 24, 2007 |
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feeling: tired and headachy
listening to: nothing anymore
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
*snerk*
Wow. I just finished listening to an edition of the weekly half hour radio show hosted by Aiba Masaki of Arashi. In the beginning his co-host was introducing the song they were about to play, which was called Love So Sweet, but he messed up and said Love So Sweets, which led to Aiba picking on him endlessly for the rest of the show. Then at the end of the show came the usual "This has been Aiba Masaki, until next week, byebye" sign-off... in which Aiba SAID HIS OWN NAME WRONG. Aiba Masashi.
Oh the irony. I hope co-host guy spent the rest of the day point-and-laughing at him for that.
Ok, now that people are most likely staring at me wondering what the heck I find so amusing about this and why they should care (they shouldn't, by the way... I just needed the laugh), I will now return to silently grumping over my headache.
"You know it's all over when you can't even say your own name right..."
~Aiba Masashi Masaki
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dragged from Becky's stream of consciousness at 11/24/2007 11:38:00 PM
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wFriday, November 23, 2007 |
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feeling: STILL full
listening to: Ricki-Lee - Love is All Around (don't ask>
I really, really suck. With the way things are going, and considering how insane December is for me, it's looking less and less likely that the vow I made a couple months ago to get a job by the end of the year will be happening. Starting when I made that post and for a few days to a week or so afterward, I was about as motivated as I've ever been - I immediately started a new up-to-date resume, but got essentially nowhere because I needed a list of scholarships and other honors and stuff I received for/during college. Talked to the parents about it, but it was at least another week by the time I got a list of my scholarships... and still didn't have the college honors and stuff. Like, I know there was some kind of... key club? or whatever it's called, that I sent for membership to... and got some award in my last year that I actually had to dress up and go to a banquet to receive... and maybe a couple other things. We never got those compiled, and after a couple weeks I totally lost my drive.
I had even spent those couple weeks of motivation actually being productive while I waited for that resume info. Did a TON of DnA fansub work, spent more time in Photoshop than I probably did in the entire year before that, actually FINISHED a Photoshop project, was doing regular kanji review and study every day or close to it... and even a couple more things I'm forgetting. By now? I've spent the past few days doing nearly nothing but sitting around watching videos and staring into space, with the occasional monotonous, skill-less fansubbing spurt. The drive is totally gone.
Every now and then I'll think it's back, and pick up the Photoshop stylus or stare at my resume doc file or the list of scholarships sitting on my desk next to me... but then just... nothing happens. I hate when these sudden slumps hit me. There wasn't even any reason for it; it was just gone one day.
So now the year is very quickly coming to an end, and the next BLOOD tour begins on February 1, which means my first flight will probably take off before January ends. And where exactly am I going to get the money? Even if I manage to become employed between now and then, what kind of impression would it make if I show up the first day and have to request two or three days off for just a couple weeks afterward? And if I haven't even had time to get a paycheck by then? I'm not going to go broke by February, but I'm not going to have enough for the three flights it'll take to follow BLOOD on tour, either. I really, really suck. Ugh.
Anyway, sorry for ranting. Moving on.
Thanksgiving. Good God, my father outdid himself this year. For the past several years he's been the one to cook and host the dinner for his side of the family (and my mom's parents tend to drop in later for dessert), and he generally starts working on desserts the Monday or Tuesday before Thanksgiving and takes Wednesday off work so he can spend the entire day cooking, then gets up no later than 6 am to get the turkey in the oven and finish the cooking in time for the meal at noon. We end up with enough food to feed an army, and since only about 8-10 people eat it, we have leftovers for every meal of every day for no less than a month. Every year.
This year dad actually made slightly less food - one less bowl of stuffing >> - but I think he was in top form quality-wise. That was EASILY the best turkey I've ever had in my life. Even the white meat was juicy and rich and even better than the dark meat, and I have never preferred white meat in my life. His made-from-scratch gravy also rocked, and the big fat noodles, and the two different kinds of rolls weren't even scorched this year. :P And he was beaming with pride all day over his homemade vanilla ice cream, which he is convinced is the best he's ever seen (and this man has spent time in Germany and Switzerland).
But from among the entire dinner and all the desserts he spent 2+ days making - including the ice cream, death by chocolate cake, carrot cake, pumpkin pie, apple pie, pumpkin roll, and peppermint chocolate log - the hit of the day by far was the dessert that was made with no more than two ingredients, a mixer, and a few melted Hershey bars, which I ordered him to make (thank you, thank you).
Oreo truffles, people. Oreo truffles.
AJK;GKJASGJAKGF SUGAR HEAVEN.
So who wants to stop by this weekend and help get rid of some leftovers?
...Wow, that was probably my dippiest blog post ever.
I am going to remember to do my kanji practice tonight. I AM. If I don't I will hit myself. Hard. And not have dessert tomorrow. And you have NO IDEA what a threat that is if you haven't tried these Oreo truffles. >_<
*shuts up*
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dragged from Becky's stream of consciousness at 11/23/2007 12:48:00 AM
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wWednesday, November 14, 2007 |
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feeling: ick
listening to: the jellyfish song... shut up
Just because I never have anything to say here anymore, don't feel like being productive, and haven't done one of these in forever...
1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
I don't remember... probably a snarl at the scab on my chin
2. How much cash do you have on you?
nada :p
3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?
four
4. Favorite planet?
it's not a planet anymore... *pout*
5. Who is the 4th person on your missed call list on your cell phone?
some telemarketer thing
6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?
I like them all... but I've had a thing for the TRAX - Paradox one for a while
7. What shirt are you wearing?
my 101 Dalmatians sweatshirt that's probably a good 12 years old and the comfiest thing I own to sleep in
8. Do you label yourself?
not if I can avoid it
9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?
I'm only wearing socks
10. Bright or Dark Room?
somewhere in between... extremes hurt my eyes
11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?
don't know her... found this on a friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend-etc's LJ friends page
12. What does your watch look like?
I haven't had a working one since college
13. What were you doing at midnight last night?
either timing a D no Arashi fansub or sketching fruitlessly
14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
so long ago it's not saved there anymore
15. Where is your nearest 7-11?
heh, I don't know if we have one that's actually called that
16. What's a word that you say a lot?
...dork?
17. Who told you he/she loved you last?
Kitty
18. Last furry thing you touched?
my cat
19. How many drugs have you done in the last three days?
Mylanta and Prilosec
20. How many rolls of film do you need developed?
none, I went digital *gasp*
21. Favorite age you have been so far?
year 22 was pretty good...
22. Your worst enemy?
motivation... we hate each other's guts and refuse to come within striking distance
23. What is your current desktop picture?
Miyavi
24. What was the last thing you said to someone?
"No, just looking for the Benadryl"
25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?
million bucks... call me realistic
26. Do you like someone?
sure
27. The last song you listened to?
Tekkon Kinkreet ending theme
28. What time of day were you born?
12:10 am
29. What’s your favorite number?
4? I dunno
30. Where did you live in 1987?
a blue trailer in my grandparents' backyard on Rt. 35 (lol, my childhood sounds so redneck)
31. Are you jealous of anyone?
no single specific person, but yes... won't go into that... takes too long
32. Is anyone jealous of you?
*snort* I hope not... they'd have to be pretty pathetic...
33. Where were you when 9/11 happened?
getting a haircut with my mother
34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?
grr at it and complain to a worker in the location it's in, if it's actually in a location (as opposed to on a random sidewalk or whatever)
35. Do you consider yourself kind?
I don't know... I'm just here
36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?
nowhere, ouch
37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?
Japanese *sigh*
38. Would you move for the person you loved?
yeah
39. Are you touchy feely?
depends on the... uh... err... well, it depends on something
40. What’s your life motto?
Murphy's law
41. Name three things that you have on you at all times?
a shirt, pants, and my alumni ring?
42. What’s your favorite town/city?
one I've never been to, I'm sure
43. What was the last thing you paid for with cash?
a burrito lol
44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
a letter? no idea... but cards are another story
45. Can you change the oil on a car?
never tried it, but I can add a fresh quart when it's low ¬_¬
46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?
uhh... the first part of that question is relative
47. How far back do you know about your ancestry?
as in myself, personally, on a familiar basis?... 3 or 4 generations... but my dad once made it a project for several years to compile a family tree as extensive as he could make it, so if I wanted to go back further I could
48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?
what constitutes fancy? >>
49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?
sort of, but I'm not sure what... head? neck? back? skin?
50. Have you been burned by love?
sure, here and there
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dragged from Becky's stream of consciousness at 11/14/2007 02:34:00 AM
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