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Dec. 22nd, 2009 @ 04:48 pm

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I'm done with Christmas shopping, finally, as of last night. XD

Everything is all wrapped nicely under the Christmas tree. I'm finishing up a Muppet Christmas Carol for the 5000th time this month. I'm so happy that I am, even marginally, filled with the Christmas spirit. XD

One more work day before Christmas, that's tomorrow. I scored Christmas Eve off, so this year I can take part in all of the festivities at my parent's house.

Life might be good right now. :)

Dec. 20th, 2009 @ 01:06 pm

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So, shopping for Nick's aunt has given me an idea of what it's like to shop for me. XD

Lots of "Only the extended version" "hardcover please" and "two disc edition". LOL. I feel bad now, I always do it. I guess I shouldn't have waited until the last minute, though. I'm going to Smith Family, and then to CD Game Exchange today. I'm having a hell of a time finding what she needs, though. >_> Suncoast is sold out of all of the movies. But I guess today is the last day to order from Barnes and Noble and get shipping by Christmas, so that will be my last try if I can't find anything. <_< Anyway. Yes. XD I'mma go get my shoes on and head out, then. Pfffffffffft. I should probably grab a bite to eat while I'm out, too.

Dec. 19th, 2009 @ 04:43 pm

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Man, utter sigh of relief.

My financial aide did not get yanked. They just put me on probation. Which means I can still go to school next term! YES.

This doesn't change my plan, though. I still intend to quickly figure out what I'm doing with a counselor. But I don't have to take a term off in the process.

I can make Nick stop telling me to sell Suds and Dodaux (my Mewtwo Bath Buddy and 1/1 Scale Totodile, both worth a fair amount of money). Oh my god I am so happy right now.

Nick's at work, but it's his birthday. While he's gone I'm cleaning the house, and then I'm going to make Steak and Red Potatoes for dinner. I think it will be a pleasant surprise for him to come home to. XD We were going to go out to dinner tonight with his parents, but it turns out he works until 9:30, so we can't really. But I'm doing my part. XD

And I have the entire weekend off, which is nice. Tomorrow I'm going to try to go out and finish up my Christmas shopping, and wrap everything up. I just need to get presents for Nick's parents and aunt, and then I'm done. XD

Oh shit I feel good.

Dec. 19th, 2009 @ 03:44 pm

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First off I'd like to link to a really similar meme that I did last year.

Stolen from

keysan

1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
I was driven to bang on the ceiling with a broom. XD This year has been much less eventful.

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Well, my public resolution last year was "to keep my chin up, keep smiling, and eat less (more?) chocolate". I did keep my chin up, I kept smiling, and I did eat more chocolate. XD Which I think more or less helps this years resolution, which will probably be to eat less chocolate and get back in shape. :/

3. How will you be spending New Year's Eve?
I'm not sure. I might be able to score the day off from work, so Nick and I will probably go to a bar or something. Or to my parents house. It depends. I don't know. XD

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Nick's grandfather died at the beginning of the year. He wasn't totally close to me, but he was close to Nick, so it was a big event for me.

5. What countries did you visit?
Just the US this year. XD

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
A better job. An associates degree.

7. What date from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
I don't know. I guess August 11th, when Nick and I went to Portland for my birthday, and I got to have a spiritual moment with an Orangutan (with glass separating us, but it was very touching).

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Living in one apartment for a whole year! Feeling like I have a home. It's been several years since I've had that.

9. What was your biggest failure?
Brooding. Spanish. >:[

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I was sick, like, every weekend for awhile. I had new colds and flus constantly, it was really odd.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Probably a lot of Pokemon toys. And flea meds for Florence. XD

12. Where did most of your money go?
Aside from rent and bills, the majority of it went to

pkmncollectors.

13. What song will always remind you of 2009?
Good Day by the Dresden Dolls. Or "It's Hard" by Bon Jovi. But that's mostly due to These Days. Also, I need to finish writing that. XD

14. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Writing, I guess. I had a really happy satisfied year. I guess I wish I had spent more time writing though. Because it's almost two years after Speed Racer came out and I'm still working on this damn fanfic, and it's not even epic yet.

15. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Brooding.

16. What was your favorite TV program?
Californication and 30 Rock.

17. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
I don't know if I hate them. They are online. There might be animosity.

18. What was the best book you read?
Eating Apes.

19. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Rediscovering Buddy Holly again.

20. What was your favorite film of this year?
Hmm. Probably Up. Or Princess and the Frog. Or Arceus and Jewel of Life. There might be more. I'm trying to think. XD

21. What did you do on your birthday?
I got together with Jess and we hung out, if I recall correctly, because my birthday plans fell through since Nick couldn't get the day off.

22. What kept you sane?
Pokemon, as always.

23. Who did you miss?
Pat. I got so used to having him around, and now he lives in Arizona.

24. Who was the best new person you met?
Everyone at Pkmncollectors. Or almost everyone. XD

25. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
Don't mope. And rescue plushes from people who fuck them. XD

26. What things are you looking forward to in 2010?
I don't know yet. I like the adventure of going into it not knowing. XD

Dec. 18th, 2009 @ 10:46 pm

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1. If you're on my friends list, I want to know 35 things about you. I don't care if we never talk, or if we already know everything about each other. Short and sweet is fine.

2. Comment here with your answers and repost the questionnaire on your own journal.

01) Are you currently in a serious relationship?

02) What was your dream growing up?

03) What talent do you wish you had?

04) If I bought you a drink what would it be?

05) Favorite vegetable?

06) What was the last book you read?

07) What zodiac sign are you?

08) Any Tattoos and/or Piercings? Explain where.

09) Worst Habit?

10) If you saw me walking down the street would you offer me a ride?

11) What is your favorite sport?

12) Do you have a Pessimistic or Optimistic attitude?

13) What would you do if you were stuck in an elevator with me?

14) Worst thing to ever happen to you?

15) Tell me one weird fact about you.

16) Do you have any pets?

17) What if I showed up at your house unexpectedly?

18) What was your first impression of me?

19) Do you think clowns are cute or scary?

20) If you could change one thing about how you look, what would it be?

21) Would you be my crime partner or my conscience?

22) What color eyes do you have?

23) Ever been arrested?

24) Bottle or can soda?

25) If you won $10,000 today, what would you do with it?

26) What's your favorite place to hang out at?

27) Do you believe in ghosts?

28) Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

29) Do you swear a lot?

30) Biggest pet peeve?

31) In one word, how would you describe yourself?

32) Do you believe/appreciate romance?

33) Favorite and least favorite food?

34) Do you believe in God?

35) Will you repost this so I can fill it out and do the same for you?

Dec. 16th, 2009 @ 11:14 am

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God I hate neighbor issues.

Nick was coughing really loud all night so I was sleeping on the couch. At about 8am, REALLY LOUD music starts coming from upstairs. Normally I have no issue, but at this point I'm really trying to sleep after a night of little sleep. I get out the broom, and give a few short raps.

Go back and lay on the couch. Music continues. Go to get my headphones.

Knock on the door.

It's one of the neighbors. Who wants to know what's up. I ask if they're listening to music. She says yes. I say it's a little too loud, we're struggling to sleep down here.

Her argument? "Well, it's really sweet music, it's not like it's rap or something." No joke. I say, regardless, we need sleep. It doesn't matter what the music is. She goes back upstairs. Five minutes later her boyfriend comes down. He's all angry because "they can't cater to the sleeping habits of everyone" and he says it's at a reasonable volume. I say, normally I don't take issue, but this morning it was louder than normal. He argues. He finally goes upstairs. The music continues, and I wake up forty-five minutes earlier than I intended.

Dammit.

Dec. 12th, 2009 @ 01:48 am

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Uggggg.

I think the worst part about working midnight closing shifts at work, is getting off at one, and still having to wind down after work. I'm just not the type of person who can get home from work and crash. I'm all wound up.

Also.

I had a really odd moment in the break room today.

I was reading "Sputnik Sweetheart" by Haruki Murakami, for at least the second time (but maybe third, I've lost count) and I looked up at the clock, and suddenly I was trapped in this weird twilight between the book and the real world. For a moment I forgot who I was, where I was, et cetera. But after that--I just felt really sad. I felt really--I don't know. Inconsequential. It was the strangest feeling. I need to figure out how to describe it.

But I actually felt like crying, there in the break room. I felt so unnecessary. So out of place. So useless. You know? Like I'm this tiny gear in the working of the world that does not and will never do anything of consequence.

It was an odd feeling.

And I'd like to say that it went away.

But it hasn't really.

Dec. 11th, 2009 @ 03:22 pm

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I always feel so bad when I Advantage Florence. She just sulks around the house and gives me this sour look like I'm the worst person in the world. ;A;

Dec. 4th, 2009 @ 10:56 pm

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Step 1

Make a post in your journal containing your list of 10 holiday wishes. The wishes can be anything at all, from simple to really big. The important thing is, make sure these wishes are things you really, truly want.
If you wish for real-life things, make sure you include some sort of contact info in your post, whether it's your address or just your email address where Santa could get in touch with you.

Step 2

Surf around your friends list (or friend's friends, or just random journals) to see who has posted their list. If you see a wish you can grant, and it's in your heart to do so, make someone's wish come true. Sometimes someone's trash is another's treasure, and if you have a leather jacket you don't want or a gift certificate you won't use--or even know where you could get someone's dream for free--do it. You needn't spend money on these wishes unless you want to. The point isn't to put people out, it's to provide everyone a chance to be someone else's holiday elf--to spread the joy. Gifts can be made anonymously or not--it's your call. There are no rules with this project, no guarantees, and no strings attached. Just...wish, and it might come true. Give, and you might receive. And you'll have the joy of knowing you made someone's holiday special.

My list:

1. A Relicanth TOMY (I know but you had to expect it!)

2. To see Pat for Christmas.

3. Relicanth customs and art.

4. For frikken the new Redwall book to come out already.

5. Pictures of Buddy Holly to brighten my day.

6. Sweet nothings whispered into my comment box.

7. A freakin Mewtwo Backpack.

8. Captain Marvel things.

9. Comic books.

10. Pictures (art or otherwise) of Inspector Detector, god "These Days" has got him on my mind!

Dec. 3rd, 2009 @ 02:46 pm

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I will never NEVER understand why cell phone use etiquette is so hard for people to grasp. I mean, it has ALWAYS seemed like common sense to me!

I mean, there are the obvious ones like turning your cell phone off in a theatre (which some people STILL can't grasp), but I just don't understand why people don't see how rude it is to LOUDLY talk on their cell phone with SPEAKER PHONE ON in a place where people are clearly studying. Or, my personal favourite, walking up to a cash register talking on a cell phone. Most people who do it don't even acknowledge the cashier, they just dump their shit on the desk.

IT'S A PERSON NOT A FUCKING MACHINE.

Okay. Sorry. I'm in the cafeteria at LCC, and there was just this girl sitting in a corner doing the speaker phone thing, and it was driving me up the wall and I had to vent.

Sometimes I seriously hate cell phones.

I'm going to finish my soda now.

Nov. 27th, 2009 @ 05:06 pm My busy day.

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So, I never popped on to wish everyone a happy thanksgiving. So--there's that.

Yesterday we went to Nick's parents' for dinner, then my parents'. Afterward, I went to work at 11pm.

Work was--interesting. I actually dealt with very few genuinely angry guests. Most people, even if we were out of something, or they showed up too early for 5am doorbusters, or anything like that were just like "oh, that's fine, bless you for being here and being so cheery."

I took three NoDoz, two 5-hour Extra Strength Energy shots, a Starbucks Double Shot, and various sodas. In the end, I made myself really sick and puked four times and had a panic attack that resulted in me crying in the booth for awhile because a woman was yelling at Ben before I finally admitted that I was in no state to help people. Trina sent me home at 8am, which was only an hour before my scheduled off time.

I think I did alright for my first ever overnight shift.

Nick took me home, and I slept. I haven't eaten anything other than a couple of saltines yet, but I think I'm getting there.

Sasha, my netbook, somehow got Antivirus System Pro, and I've been working all day to eliminate it, with little luck.

So I'm on Nick's laptop.

Today I am going to do Spanish homework, and rephotograph my entire sales post, along with a box of new items for it.

Also. I found a Mewtwo plush I had never seen before (yes hot stuff) and the seller accepted my offer for it, before any bids happened. So, yay collection update:

Not to be confused with the keychain plush I already have, which is the same as the mice mauled one at the Mewtwo Museum.

So. Yes.

Nov. 24th, 2009 @ 09:28 pm Pimpin' things.

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This is a benefit/donation community for my pal

megmatthews (otherwise known as Sarina). I'm participating currently offering fanfiction and fanart of various genres.

I would love for any of my friends to participate.

Sarina is trying to raise money for eye surgery of her right eye, she's managed to pay for her left on her own. This is a really meaningful cause that could really change one person's life, and if anyone feels that they have the time to offer something, I would be eternally greatful, and I may even make you fanart of your own. <3 Or peruse and buy.

But I would appreciate it.

Aaaaand yes.

Nov. 23rd, 2009 @ 08:13 pm It's time for--Products of DUBIOUS ORIGINS!

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Okay, so I guess deep down I am one of those people with a--penchant--as it were, for bootlegs. Like, really bad ones. Not necessarily ugly ones, but you know--bootlegs that are so painfully obvious you want to smack someone. Like a pin with a Pokemon and Ronald McDonald on it that says "Pokeman" (it exists). Things like that. I love it. Also engrish. I guess a part of me finds it charming and humorous?

Also, sometimes I'm cheap. I wanted a little bit of Ponyo merch, but I can't seem to find official plushes online, and the ones at Uwajimaya were over $80 for a six-twelve inch. Which is insane. And I was also thinking about getting a keychain for actual use, and I didn't want my heart broken if it got lost.

So I find myself bidding on cheap auctions from well known bootleggers. I thought I'd go over what I got, because one of them, while cute, is SO HILARIOUS.

( More pictures and explanations. )

And the end. I can't decide if I'm going to have Calamari or Pork Chops for dinner. XD

Nov. 23rd, 2009 @ 10:44 am

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I dislike my horoscope for preaching to me about eventuality. DX Damn calendar.

In other news, the plumber ACTUALLY showed up this morning, and fixed the faucet. Which is very excited indeed! Also, before he showed up I did a quick minor clean of the house, so now everything feels real nice and freshly vacuumed.

But, in the shitty news section: I got my schedule for Black Friday. 12am-9am. Yes, you read that right. I have never worked an overnight shift in my life, and my first one gets to be the doorbuster of Black Friday. Also, since we're the ONLY store in town that is starting the first round of doorbusters at midnight, it's anticipated that we're going to be swamped. I'm going to buy a couple of energy shots and some other pep type things.

My plan for Thanksgiving, to make this work, is to sleep as late as possible. Then we have to be at Nick's parents' for dinner around 2pm. My parents' right afterward for dinner number two. I think I'll have time to run home and sleep 1-2 hours, then take a shower, and Nick will give me a ride to work. After work I'm going to sleep until about noon, and then power through the rest of the day, in order to not totally upset my sleep schedule.

So. Yay. I can't say it's the first overnighter I've pulled, I've done my fair share of those. But they make me crazy, cranky, and unpredictable. And this is my first time trying to deal with crazy store customers while I'm doing it. Normally I'm just with friends, or working on schoolwork or something.

But, yeah. I am pissed. I've admitted to myself that it's going to be kind of nice to have all of Friday ahead of myself to enjoy when I'm done with work, and I don't have to close like last year, so I won't be there until 3am cleaning the store.

But it is Black Friday. The one day that can single-handedly wipe the holiday spirit out of anyone.

Pfft.

I think I'm going to finish getting ready for work.

Nov. 21st, 2009 @ 04:18 pm

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So, our bathtub faucet has been leaking for weeks.

When I paid rent at the start of November I put it a maintenance request. Never got called back. So, about a week ago, I called again for another maintenance request. He called on Thursday, and we set up an appointment on Friday. The issue was that I had to leave for work exactly at 1:00 PM. He agreed he'd be in and out before I had to leave.

So, great. Friday morning I wake up early to get my shower out of the way, and camp out on the couch watching Pokemon. I had errands to run, but you know, he'll be there soon for sure.

He never shows. I go to work, and call him on the way. He says, I shit you not, "Oh shit, I had that appointment today, didn't I?" UUhhhhhh yeah, you did. So I'm like, "look, I have tomorrow off, how about then?" "I don't work on weekends." So I'm going to try to get him over on Monday.

So my dad came by today to see if he could fix it. First he has to find the shut off valve for the water. He finds it, but it's--like, rusted shut. So that takes like forty-five minutes to shut off. Also, apparently it was leaking, which may or may not have to do with our shitty hot water. I never would have known this, because our water heater is in a cupboard in our kitchen that's generally kept screwed shut. THEN, after the water is shut off, he goes to take things around the faucet apart, but they might be all corroded together.

So, yay apartment. Good going. Back to waiting for the plumber.

But it was made better that I got several new icons today, and this entry is a good enough excuse to use one of them.

Also, my dad brought porkchops. I've been wanting to make pork chops lately, so that's good. I just need to go get some olive oil. Yayyyyyy pork.

I'm going to go back to napping now. I work at six in the morning tomorrow. ;A;

Nov. 17th, 2009 @ 11:41 pm

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THIS.

I'm actually really excited. I think I'm going to do the whole "generic time traveler from the future" aspect. Though, it was tempting to bring Lord Benedick out again, I'm also just really amused by the idea of being from the future. XD

Nov. 17th, 2009 @ 10:29 am I can NOT be the only one who finds this HILARIOUS.

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listenin' to: Buddy Holly

I love my spell check for making me chuckle on this sleepy morning.

Nov. 13th, 2009 @ 11:40 am OH DEAR GOD YES.

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thinkin' like:

dead

You know, there's nothing like enjoying hot cocoa in front of the Christmas tree!

... What's that sound?

( A CHALLENGER APPEARED! )

SO yeah. I'm posting a collection update here, in my personal journal, to avoid cluttering my massive sales/GA arrived post at

pkmncollectors.

You've met Dodaux the 1/1 Scale Totodile. Which I feel kind of guilty for getting, considering that he's not my grail--at all. But I did REALLY want him, I swear! And at 3,000 yen, who cares if he's my grail? That shit's affordable.

Now, however, it's time to meet the rest of the additions, as well as the fellows that are going to be available for sale in the comm! :)

( THE NEW FAMILY MEMBERS!!!1 )

And, more or less as a teaser, or as an explanation of why the package was ridiculously big:

The remainder of the Christmas Plush GA that I held (I got the Clefairy Doll! DUH)

And the leftovers! These will all be for sale. Though, I swear, there are some in there that I wish I was keeping, the DX Dialga is pretty rad. And for some reason I have this weird soft spot for Regigigas. XD

Anyway. Yes.

Nov. 12th, 2009 @ 10:33 pm

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So, I got like--the worst Post Office pink slip in the mail today ever. Like, worst worst worst, because now I have to wait until tomorrow to get it.

My giant package is at the Post Office right now.

There is--so much awesome, just one mile away from me. And I can't have it yet.

1/1 scale Totodile, Clefairy DOLL plush, Celebi Plush Plush, Whitetail Mewtwo, Kawaii Nuigurumi Mewtwo, soooooooooooooo much plush.

I am NOT going to be able to sleep. But I convinced Nick to give me a ride in the morning, because I do NOT want to have to walk this Package home LOLOLOL.

So, yes.

Pictures will be posted. Here and on facebook, because I've promised several people that I will post pics, because I've been talking about this package for like--two months.

OH MAN YES.

;ofhproasgfosrf;ashgpiuoehwrfhsgsigldsg;ksuf;wshf;lsrhvg Now to wait for Chinese food. ;A;

Nov. 12th, 2009 @ 02:36 pm New play.

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Hey. I wrote a play about work.

I think this is the play that I'll be running with for the rest of the term, and what I'm going to submit to be performed in Spring.

So.

Opinions?

( Retail )

Nov. 12th, 2009 @ 12:09 am

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We decorated the tree and we're watching Miracle on 34th Street. We went to rent a Muppet Christmas Carol, but the Hollywood by our house went out of business, then we went to the one by my parent's house, but that one was closed, so we went to Wal Mart, but they didn't have it yet. Nick put up a stink about me buying a Charlie Brown Christmas, or one of the claymation classics, so it came between Elf, Miracle, and Home Alone. I picked. :)

And I totally just stood in the living room and teared up when he talks to the deaf girl. I forgot how great this movie is.

Yay Christmas!

Nov. 11th, 2009 @ 06:06 pm

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Nick and I are going to decorate our Christmas tree tonight. I'm excited, because last year I did it by myself. Also, we have EGG NOG. And I think I have some candy canes somewhere from last year (oh whatever, they totally last forever!).

I am determined to make November a wonderful time of year for me.

Because last November was such a muddled blend of shitty and awesome, and it bled into December and--overall the whole holiday season last year had some pretty big peaks of suckiness. So this year it's going to be amazing! XDDD

I don't know why I'm so determined, lol. I guess I always really liked the holiday season in a way. And working in retail sometimes I forget how fun it can be.

But yes. Gingerbread, fudge, egg nog, candy canes, and cuddling under warm blankets. I need to have all of these things this year!

Also, I guess, to make the feeling even more muddled, this is the first time in years that I've felt like I have a home during Christmas. This apartment has really become home for me, and that's so nice, because for so long things were changing so much, and I was moving so much.

Anyway.

I guess I was just writing to express my personal resolution: This year will be glorious.

(Also, I've already bought three ornaments, lol. I got a Spock ornament at Picadilly Flea Market, and I got the last two Pokemon ornaments to complete my Advance Gen ornament set.)

Nov. 10th, 2009 @ 05:45 pm

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Oh my god, so I get home from work last night at, like, six pm. I'm feeling a little congested all over again, so after checking my e-mail, and hurriedly eating a sandwich, I take a hearty dose of nyquil, and go lay in the bed with my computer and--I remember very little after that.

Except that I woke up at nine in the morning. Which means I got like fourteen hours of sleep.

And boy did I have weird dreams. Like--WEIRD weird dreams. In Egypt. With caves, and running, and cannibalism, and female centric societies, and so many crazy things happening.

AND I LOVE NYQUIL. XDDDDDD

But, off to Spanish class. XD

Nov. 7th, 2009 @ 11:38 am

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Alright, my nose is a little runny, and my breathings still a little shallow, but the cough is mostly gone, the fever has been gone for almost twenty-four hours, and my joints seem to be back to normal.

In other words, I will be at work today!

I think I'm just going to head out to Hirons first and pick up a face mask. You know, just to be polite. And I'll pack some tea in my thermos. Because my throat is a little bit sore.

But yay! I'm alive!

Now to go make tea and toaster pastries!

Nov. 6th, 2009 @ 04:59 pm

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Possibly the worst feeling is standing in line at the Post office, huge line in front, huge line behind, and realizing that you are most definitely running a fever.

I think running errands, however close to home they were, was a bad idea.

But I had to deposit my paycheck, because I was about to get a doorhanger from EWEB, and I had to go to the PO because I assured everyone who bought from my last sale that I'd get things out on Friday. T_T But I think I pushed myself too far. The cold air outside felt like needles in my lungs.

But I did get all of my bills paid.

Barely. LOL. It does always feel good, though, to be temorarily debt free.

I think I'm going to call dinner in for delivery and see if I can't sleep a bit longer. I don't want to stay sick tomorrow. :(

But my dad came over and brought me coke, and gatorade, and snickers, and acetaminophen, and a thermometer, which is nice because we didn't have one. XD

Nov. 6th, 2009 @ 05:29 am

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I woke up and managed to get through my shower, but now I have another nosebleed, and my breathing is even worse than yesterday.

It took an hour of sitting on my couch trying to force down breakfast and tea, to realize that I really shouldn't go to work.

My face is all puffy and my eyes are watering, and there's blood crusted around my nose.

I think I may need to go to whitebird today. Because I can't afford urgent care.

Pfft. Don't hate me toys r us. I wouldn't be able to get work done anyway. I have visions of passing out in the booth amid a massive heap of truck merch.

Also. The buses aren't even running, and I really don't think I can ride my bike in this weather, in this condition.

I wish they'd answer the phone, though.

At least I get to use one of my new icons. ;A;

Nov. 5th, 2009 @ 04:10 pm

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THIS.

Nov. 5th, 2009 @ 11:33 am

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My lungs hurt. Like, seriously, my lungs. Not my throat. Also, my shoulders and neck, but that could be from trying to sleep in a position that did not hurt my lungs.

And I have this horrible dry cough.

And the worst part?

I still have to go to Dance class, because today is the midterm, and Spanish, because I have an assignment due.

Good luck other people!

But I did just try to sleep it off. Unsuccessfully. But I tried.

EDIT: I let my dad convince me not to kill people. I started getting nosebleeds, which never happen, and I called my dad, and he said I probably have an upper respiratory infection or something, but that if I don't take care of myself, it could result in pneumonia. Which is--Not good. Because if I get pneumonia again I could end up in the hospital. So I'm home. Watching sick movies, and sipping Tang. (I already watched Once Upon a Forest and Jirachi, coming up will likely be Road to El Dorado, Happy Feet, or Little Shop. Fun times.)

Nov. 2nd, 2009 @ 09:16 pm

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Sometimes I like to think that I am so liberated in not having cable television. But then I realize, if I just sit around dinking around on weaboo forums all day and getting nothing done--it's not really better is it?

Though, I did run a lot of errands today. I went to the PO, the bank, the rental agency (YAY RENT DAY), the comic book store (not sure how that one got on my errand list).

OH OH OH so I walk into Nostalgia to meet Nick, because he went in there while I was at the Post Office, and I'm like "I'mma go look at toys" 'cause I needed to get Pat a belated birthday present, and the owner just walks up to me and is like "I HEARD YOU LOVE BUDDY HOLLY SL:SDHOSUFHOWDHOSWFHOWSHFOHFO{WSHO{HSO I DO TOO". It was awesome. Seriously I love Buddy Holly.

Oh other funny weird I got bombarded stories--I went over to my mom's house on Halloween, and as we get inside she IMMEDIATELY starts asking me about Phantom of the Opera, and I'm like "eh, it's alright" and she just keeps being like "BUT DO YOU LIKE THE MUSIC??? I WAS LISTENING TO THE CD AND I DON'T DO THAT--DO YOU LIEK THE MUSIC?" And I'm like, "Yeah, it's alright--do you want me to burn it for you?" And her face JUST FALLS and I'm like HUH? And she says "Damn. I didn't know you had it. I got it for you for Christmas."

... XD LOL. The entire time I'm thinking "Why is this so important?" Ah, funny things.

In other news, I just ate a lot of candy corn and cola. You may or may not have noticed.

Um. Yes.

(ALSO OMG BLACKEST NIGHT. I'm like, a month behind in my comic books, and I'm working through the Blackest Night stuff first, and--WOW. I dunno. Blackest Night Batman: Issue 3 got me. It was pretty sad.)

I'm going to go finish making my lasagna now.

Oct. 31st, 2009 @ 07:01 am

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Happy Halloween!

I work 8-4something. TT_TT But I will be dressed as Speed Racer at work for most of the day (a la the movie). So, yeah. Except for when my top secret alter ego Geoffry is out.

Yes, Geoffrey is having his halloween party at TRU from noon-somethingsomething. He'll probably be out and about for fifteen minutes every half hour, or so. By he, I mean me. So ya'll should come and say "hi". XD

Aaaaaaand yes. I'mma finish my tea and then get my helmet and jacket on. XD

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