here's my story

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:28:54 GMT

I woke up with "Carry On My Wayward Son" in my head. Must be Thursday.

bellanut made an awesome season three picspam.

Oh, boys.

Yes, we can.

Thu, 15 May 2008 01:40:57 GMT

So for those paying attention, John Edwards gave his endorsement to Obama tonight--and I was there to witness it!

It was pretty awesome to see them both on stage together. Lots of energy in the arena--from people doing the wave to chanting "Yes, we can."

Afterwards, I went and bought my ticket to the Mindless Self Indulgence/The Birthday Massacre show in June. I love it when I discover a new band (The Birthday Massacre) and then find out they're doing a concert around here. I ordered their CD this week too.

**MSI--"Shut Me Up"

**The Birthday Massacre--"Goodnight"

Tomorrow is Thursday. Dean's going to die, isn't he?

Wed, 14 May 2008 03:09:08 GMT

Crazy day at work. Tried to unwind by making fanart. Then it started giving me trouble when the images wouldn't cooperate. Oh, well. It all worked out in the end.

I had this idea a long time ago, but never got around to making it.

The Faces of John Connor

**with text

**without text

Mon, 12 May 2008 17:47:24 GMT

Good things about today so far:

Million Dollar Password is coming to NBC. It's a remake of the Password game shows and man, I love watching that show on the Game Show Network.

OBAMA IS COMING HERE WEDNESDAY! I really want to go! I probably will--hehe. Hey, I stood in a line outside for about five hours for a viewing of Gerald Ford's casket last January. I can do this too.

I taped BSG for this.

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:11:30 GMT

I felt like making a blend so I made a blend.

Lyrics from "Are You Happy Now?" by Michelle Branch (the perfect post-BUABS Jo song)

random (lost) fandom

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:23:23 GMT

So I was looking through my old fanfics and found this Lost fic I wrote after "Do No Harm"--you know, season one, and it was about Sawyer and Kate watching Aaron and being like some kind of happy family. Was I seeing the future? Which, in this fandom, is so totally possible.

Black

ICON!!!

Fri, 09 May 2008 03:31:09 GMT

It had to be said.

TV WAS GOOD TONIGHT! SO GOOD!

Bela finally gets interesting and they kill her off. Way to go show. I blame the writing because once again, it didn't seem like the writers know what to do with her until the very last minute. That line that Dean said, "If you had only come to us for help..." should have been "If the writers only knew what to do with you..."

I miss Ruby.

Other than that! EEK! The Office is gonna be one-hour next week. Might have to have someone tape it for me or watch it online or something.

wanna play?

Thu, 08 May 2008 20:35:37 GMT

30 more minutes of work...

~~1. "I feel just like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. You know, except for the whole hooker thing."~~ "She's All That" guessed by faith_mars, little_linds

~~2. "Guaranteed to jack you up."~~ "The Faculty" guessed by evangelinerose

~~3. "Ten oughta do it, don't you think? You think we need one more? You think we need one more. All right, we'll get one more. "~~, "Ocean's 11" guessed by elohvee, faith_mars, dwg

~~4. "Can I borrow your underpants for 10 minutes?"~~ "Sixteen Candles" guessed by heyt

~~5. "Gay men are so hot. It's tragic."~~ "Go" guessed by dwg

~~6. "This is Kramer. Chas Kramer. Asshole."~~ "Constantine" guessed by dwg

7. "I am a choreographer. That's what I do. You are cheerleaders. Cheerleaders are dancers who have gone retarded. What you do is a tiny, pathetic subset of dancing. I will attempt to turn your robotic routines into poetry, written with the human body. Follow me, or perish, sweater monkeys." "Bring It On" guessed by elohvee, faith_mars, dwg

~~8. "Mmmm... corn syrup. Same stuff they used for pig's blood in 'Carrie.'"~~ "Scream" guessed by faith_mars, dwg

~~9. "Uhhh... the sea monkeys have my money... yes, I'm a natural blue... "~~ "Finding Nemo" guessed by elohvee and dwg

~~10. "There is no spoon."~~ "The Matrix" guessed by elohvee, dwg, faith_mars

~~11. "Why are you wearing that stupid man suit?"~~ "Donnie Darko" guessed by elohvee, faith_mars, dwg, little_linds

~~12. "This is my house, I have to defend it."~~ "Home Alone" guessed by elohvee, faith_mars, little_linds

~~13. "Kill him a lot."~~ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" guessed by faith_mars, little_linds

14. "I love you. And not, not in a friendly way, although I think we're great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I'm sure that's what you'll call it. I love you. Very, very simple, very truly. You are the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being. And I know that you think of me as just a friend, and crossing that line is the furthest thing from an option you would ever consider. But I had to say it. I just, I can't take this anymore. I can't stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can't, I can't look into your eyes without feeling that, that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can't talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. And I know this will probably queer our friendship - no pun intended - but I had to say it, because I've never felt this way before, and I don't care. I like who I am because of it. And if bringing this to light means we can't hang out anymore, then that hurts me. But God, I just, I couldn't allow another day to go by without just getting it out there, regardless of the outcome, which by the look on your face is to be the inevitable shoot-down. And, you know, I'll accept that. But I know... I know that some part of you is hesitating for a moment, and if there is a moment of hesitation, then that means you feel something too. All I ask, please, is that you just, you just not dismiss that - and try to dwell in it for just ten seconds. Alyssa, there isn't another soul on this fucking planet who has ever made me half the person I am when I'm with you, and I would risk this friendship for the chance to take it to the next plateau. Because it is there between you and me. You can't deny that. Even if, you know, even if we never talk again after tonight, please know that I'm forever changed because of who you are and what you've meant to me, which - while I do appreciate it - I'd never need a painting of birds bought at a diner to remind me of." "Chasing Amy" guessed by brin_bailey, little_linds

~~15. "My first day as a woman and I am already having hot flashes."~~ "Mrs. Doubtfire" guessed by dwg

ALL GUESSED! YOU GUYS ROCK!

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:08:53 GMT

Today's workday has consisted of me staring into space and eating Twizzlers.

I have a huge headache and I don't know why. I want to go home and get into my PJs, but I think I'm going walking first since it's been forever since I've gone.

I turned in my last pages to my crit partners last night so until I get my feedback from them and my grade from my mentor, I am done with this term.

Going to a wedding this weekend. It's just the cultural part of it. The real, big wedding is set for August. My cousin is the bride. She's a few years older than me (we've known each other since we were little kids) and she's marrying a guy I knew in college. They were introduced by another person though, so, it makes it more bizarre--like it's a really, really small world after all.

I'm getting over my cold. I talked to my sister and she said the keys are healthy now. Let's hope we don't share anymore germs. I think today is her anniversary too. Four years now? Which also brings to mind--whoa, I've been out of college five years!

Talked to my brother this afternoon and helped him get tickets to WWE. They're coming to town on Sunday--on Mother's Day, how fitting.

I'm getting my hair cut tomorrow. Nothing too drastic. Just a trim on the length and the bangs.

Gah. I still have two more hours of work (or eating Twizzlers). Not fair.

ETA: Do I dare? I don't think I learned my lesson in November. If my friend, who had to cancel last time because of school, goes, I might go again.

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:58:56 GMT

Can't stop yawning. This is what happens when you stay up until midnight revising and then you pick up the book you're reading and go, "Just one chapter," but end up reading until about 1:30 a.m.

Anyway, I'm reading this YA mystery series "Hunted" by Walter Sorrells. He's going to be the guest speaker at SHU in June. So far, I'm enjoying his stuff. I already have a few questions for him. Like his narrator is a 16-year-old girl and he does a good job channeling her in voice and style. I looked at his bio and he only has a son, so, I wonder how he does his research. And last night as I was reading the second book in the series "Club Dread" (Hah! The same name as my demon club!! His is more like a secret society though), he introduced a character who was Hmong. I was giggling so bad! I kinda want to hug him now and say thanks! Although he had a character describe them as the "hillbillies of Vietnam." Uh, really? So when I meet him I'm totally going to be like "I"m NOT a hillbilly, dude!"

for the record...

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:38:56 GMT

noperfectlife, your "Love is" video still makes me cry.

12:08 a.m.?!

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:13:50 GMT

Ack. How can it be tomorrow already? I mean, it was today, and now it's tomorrow.

Anyway, I just got done doing a lookover on the last pages of the book so I can send it off to my crit partners this week. There were a few edits/revisions. No wonder the time just disappeared. Gah. It kinda makes me want to cry. If 80 pages can cause me this much pain, I can't wait to do this for the entire book. /sarcasm Wait. Make that two books since there's book one that also needs edits. SO MUCH WORK! I get exhausted just thinking about it.

My cold is almost gone. Still got a cough and a stuffy nose, and I lost my voice a few times today.

And don't be jealous, y'all, but I get to interview the lead singer of this band for work next Monday :D

Yup, that's the great 80s band Men at Work. I don't think I was even born when this song came out, but I love 80s music :) I should not be this excited, but I am.

And here's a clip of Colin Hay on Scrubs.

I'm supposed to get a press kit soon so I'll get to hear his recent solo stuff.

SPPAMMMM!

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:36:40 GMT

The Twilight trailer is out!

You guys all know I didn't like the book and the movie might turn out to be super cheesy BUT OMG! PRETTY!! SO PRETTY EVEN THE TITLE CARD DAZZLES!

the spam continues

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:01:47 GMT

Hmm...I feel like I'm the last person on Earth to see "Iron Man" and that's bad since I've loved Robert Downey Jr. since his Tuff Turf days. Remember his character on Ally McBeal? Yeah, totally loved him there too. ETA: Omg. He was also the voice of Patrick Pewterschmidt on "Family Guy"--the Fat Guy Strangler! LOVE IT!

five minutes later...spam!

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:51:52 GMT

Posted by Paperback Writer, Applies to...well, everyone! Esp. to me since I'm back writing my fanfic WIP.

Ten Promises I've Made to My WIP

1. I will be faithful to you. I'll ignore other, flashy story ideas who try to seduce me away from you. Once in a while I might spend a couple of hours with an old flame or someone else's new love, but don't be jealous -- I'll always come back to you.

2. I'll work hard to get you into shape. We'll start off at the best place and pace for you. I won't let you drag, bloat or sag around the middle. I won't pack your trunk with a lot of junk.

3. I will speak kindly of you to others. However much you deserve it, I will not refer to you as that bitch or a stupid-ass idea.

4. I will give you the best I've got, not whatever's left over after the rest of the world is through beating the hell out of me for the day.

5. I will not avoid you, even when I'm tired and you're being difficult. I will remember what a privilege it is to spend time with you.

6. I will never fake my way through a sex scene with you.

7. I won't turn you into a personal grindstone, or use you to hammer others with my political opinions, my faith or my creative agendas. I'll remember that you're supposed to be a gift, not a weapon.

8. I will not start up with you when I'm on the rebound solely so I can work out my frustrations over my last failed relationship.

9. Whatever anyone says about you, I will remember how much you mean to me, and how little I care what anyone else thinks of us.

10. When you're ready, I'll let you go. Somehow.

sounds like a spam day

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:41:11 GMT

Today's horoscope: The hours today will trickle by at the pace of molasses in December, but that isn't a bad thing. A slow day is a great way to learn how to have more patience. There won't be much change or movement in any direction today, but that doesn't mean you can't have a perfectly fine time anyway. Accept the day for what it is -- not very exciting. You will be surprised at how calm you feel. It's only when you struggle against something you can't changes that you feel stress.

I'm such a tease

Mon, 05 May 2008 02:29:49 GMT

**I made the trailer back in February, but I held off on showing it until I was ready to reveal the story. Now I'm really serious about finishing the fic so ta-da, here you go!

fidgets

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:54:53 GMT

You guys. Not writing is hard.

Gah. It's like I don't know what to do with myself if I'm not writing. SO. My goal now is to finish this Dean/Jo fic I started in January. I pushed it aside when the novel needed more time, but now I do have time. It's nice because I've written over 11K on it already and I have all my notes planned out. I'm guessing 20K tops. Just gotta put it down on paper. This is good timing with school coming up in June. I'm gonna give myself a month on the fanfic and then it's back to novel edits.

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:07:19 GMT

Sickness update: Yup, my nose is still running (better go and catch it--haha!). And whenever I try to sing, I sound like Phoebe from Friends when she was sick. Anyone up for a round of "Smelly Cat?" :)

I was all excited that this would be my first free weekend since finishing the book, but then I realized I still need to turn in my pages to my crit partners. Darn. I guess I gotta look them over and possibly do some more writing.

Haven't called for my massage yet. I had to buy groceries this week. Um. Maybe I'll wait until the next paycheck.

Here, have a song: "Us" by Regina Spektor. New favorite even though I'm listening to Ashlee Simpson.

And I STILL LOVE MY ICON despite what we saw last night /disgruntled fan

still sick, maybe sicker...thanks a lot LOST!

Fri, 02 May 2008 03:34:30 GMT

But thank you, The Office. You made tonight's TV worth it.

still can't breathe...

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:39:32 GMT

The blahs keep on coming.

Heard back from the last short story I had out there and it was a rejection. At least it wasn't a form rejection and they gave me some kind of feedback. Oh, well. Time to resend the stories again! And more waiting.

I'm having fun dancing around to this though.

Hurry up, TV! I need some cheering up!

send me healthy vibes, please

Thu, 01 May 2008 21:49:00 GMT

For some reason, orange juice tastes 100 times better when you're sick.

I have tissue stuffed up my nose. Breathing through your mouth is not the same, in case you were wondering.

Let the countdown begin

Thu, 01 May 2008 14:32:59 GMT

Happy May 1. 25 more days until the big 2-7. Haha.

I'm still sick. Blahhhh. I've been saying that all week. Now it's a runny nose and a cough. At least let me make it to this weekend.

How about some good stuff? New TV tonight. I got my state tax refund (MONEY!). Listening to Madonna's new CD. My hair looks cute today.

blah x3

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:55:15 GMT

My sore throat is getting better, but the cold has turned into a cough and a runny nose. Yuck. I swear, it's coming to me in stages as opposed to all at once. And damn it, I just sneezed.

I spent this afternoon trying to track down a clown. I never found him. In case you're wondering why, it was for a photo op for work.

Anyway, I wanted to go see a movie tonight, but I think I'm going to stay in. I owe someone crits ;) Oh, and I got my SHU packet and one of the modules this term is MURDER, MAGIC, AND MAYHEM! Perfect for my book.

<---geek

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:38:44 GMT

So I just posted that Jared wallpaper with the new picture, right? I totally just looked over my shoulder to where my Jared photo-op from Chicago is hanging on the wall and thought, "Dude, I've been in those arms."

I'm going to bed now.