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Monday, July 13th, 2009
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8:29 am
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I'm supposed to be leaving for work in ten minutes and I've done nothing to get ready yet. I really want some time off. I've decided to wait on my vacation, but I might take a couple personal days. We lose them if we don't use them, and I *never* use them! I've missed two days of work in the last four years, that I can remember. One was when I cut my finger open washing dishes and the other was when I had some kind of stomach flu and couldn't leave my bedroom/bathroom for 12 hours.
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L and I went out yesterday as planned. We saw 'The Hangover' a funny enough movie, but man, did it make me pity Mike Tyson! And I never liked the guy.
After the movie we headed for somewhere to eat. L suggested the Mexican restaurant we like - and always go to. I really wasn't in the mood for Mexican (what??) and had in mind to go someplace new so I suggested a bar-b-que place that was close by. No, he didn't want to eat messy food in public. (My husband is a home-boy and a little self-conscious in public places, especially when eating.) Okay, how about Chilis? No. And he pointed out that I've been trying to get him to go there for years. And why won't you try it? I don't know. Fine.
I didn't even bother suggesting the Japanese steakhouse I've had my eye on.
We went to fucking IHOP. Again.
*sigh*
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Okay, I'm late.
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| Saturday, July 11th, 2009
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12:22 pm - The Cute!! The Funny!!
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| Friday, July 10th, 2009
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8:51 pm - bygone days of fandom
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| Thursday, July 9th, 2009
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9:21 pm - Happy Birthday ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) callmerizzo!!
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Wishing you all kinds of good things and much happiness! {{hugs}}
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| Monday, July 6th, 2009
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10:24 am
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I've had a weird shedule this week, every other day off starting last Thursday. Today I was planning on doing laundry and writing all day, but my mom called and asked if I could ride out to the DMV with her, if she can't do what she needs online. They moved the DMV way the hell out to BFE and she hasn't been there before. I enjoy taking drives with her like that, it lets us catch up, but I also kind of just want to stay home today.
L made his enchiladas last night - *after* I got home from work and chopped up all the chicken and grated the cheese for him! (My son did help with the chicken, so I shouldn't whine.) They're so good! They're absolutely not authentic Mexican in any way, but they have a lot of creamy, cheesey goodness, so...mmmm!
I hit the 15,000 words I need for today's check-in at ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif) oz_big_bang! I have another scene worked out in my head - would like to get that done before I post my word count.
So, new Torchwood tonight, for those in the UK. I'm debating whether to find a download and watch it before it airs here. I'd like to mainly for the fact that BBC America cuts the episodes. But my daughter is looking forward to watching it as well, and I don't see us both sitting here in front of the computer to do it. I'll probably be content to wait. If it was months, that would be another story. But I can do two weeks. *g*
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| Friday, July 3rd, 2009
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7:50 pm
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Got off work, took a ten minute nap, then went out to eat with my husband. We always end up going to IHOP and I always get a crispy chicken salad. So predictable, yet so good.
Tonight will be spent writing, as will tomorrow. Tomorrow will also be spent helping L make chicken enchiladas. I wanted him to make them today, but he told our son he'd wait until I would be home to help. Um, yes, that's why I wanted you to make them *today* honey!
We watched Alien last night...Aliens soon! kitestringer reminded me why I fell in love with Michael Biehn here. My god, he's hot! I also totally love him in Terminator. *sigh*
Oh, I guess tonight will also be spent pulling weeds, as L just reminded me I promised him help with that. nuts.
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| Monday, June 29th, 2009
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9:09 pm - Writer's Block: Childhood Firsts
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| Sunday, June 28th, 2009
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11:02 am
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I'm waiting for my daughter to get back from picking up her boyfriend and grabbing a few things from the store before we head up to the mountains for a lunch. With a lot of people. And possible drama. And my poor mother probably on the verge of a screaming fit. Yes, it's a gathering of our family, always a good time.
The original plan had been me and my kids, Mom, and my brother's kids. Now we have added two boyfriends, two boy friends (of my oldest nephew) my sister-in-law!!! and now, at the last minute, my sniveling ex sis-in-law, who apparently just called my niece *crying* because she wasn't invited! And my poor mom is stuck driving both of them up there! I will definitely bring them home.
Daughter's here...crossing my fingers for the best!!
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| Friday, June 26th, 2009
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9:32 pm
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Why am I just finding out that 'Being Human' is coming to the states next month? I'm very excited for this!
And I think perhaps there's a possibility that I might just love The Mighty Boosh. shhh
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8:27 pm
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Thanks to everyone who gave their opinion on my "to warn or not to warn" considering death fic. The replies were pretty much split, so it was no help at all...lol! No, it was very interesting. I was glad to learn I'm not alone in being against death warnings, but also was able to see the other side a little clearer.
Obviously, a lot of it has to do with the fandom. I still think with Oz, considering that one half of the pairing I write died in canon, that's a chance you take reading it. But a warning can be given without coming right out and saying "death". Which I have done.
Here's something I came across recently that cemented my desire to NOT be spoiled. It was a story written in a fandom that gives off a kind of warm and cozy vibe. Not that there isn't any angst or H/C, but it's a good place for happy, fuzzy bunnies to congregate.
A couple weeks ago, I read the first death fic I've ever come across in that fandom. I was so stunned that one of the main characters died, I didn't believe it. I was waiting for the other person to wake up and the fact that it was a dream be revealed...and waiting...and waiting.
The warning given was that it was a dark fic, and sensitive types shouldn't read. So you knew something bad was coming. And you were warned.
But I'm so glad that the author didn't warn for 'death' because I loved that feeling of "oh my god, no she didn't, no he isn't!" The story was just a big ol' stabby chunk of angst from beginning to end, and I hate to think how the edge would have been taken off if I'd known what was coming.
Now, of course, that's just me and I understand, better now, that some people are just the opposite and so very wrong and that everyone has their own way of enjoying the fic. And if I ever write death fic again, I will try to take all points of view into consideration.
Thanks for playing!
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| Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
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10:50 pm - Happy Birthday colleendetroit!
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6:32 pm - I need answers, please!!
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So, there's the subject of warnings on fic being discussed, and I'm too tired to try and express my opinion here, (in a nutshell, only for extreme behavior) but it does raise a question, one that I've had for awhile:
Warnings on death fic - yay or nay? I do not like them. I don't want to know that someone is going to die. I think it completely ruins the story. I understand that the warning is there for people who don't want to read those stories, but as the writer, I feel as though I don't want to give away what is probably the major plot point of the story. Of course, if I wrote in a variety of fandoms, my thoughts might be different. Having had primarily only one fandom, Oz, and that being one in which half the characters died in cannon, I suppose I'm jaded on the subject.
So, just curious...what's your opinion on this, oh mighty friend's list? Should death fic be labeled as such? And I mean for general reasons, not because someone's grandmother might have died last week and it would traumatize them.
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| Saturday, June 20th, 2009
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7:30 pm
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Yes! Got through the Saturday before Father's Day unscathed at work. And it was raining - again!- when I left. I just love it! Although it was actually warm and sunny yesterday and I kind of enjoyed it. But I'm really digging this rain stuff.
And I had a breakthrough with my writing - the words seem to be coming a lot easier now that I've gotten over one little point that's been holding me up forever! Really, for years!
So, work tomorrow (of course, it's Father's Day) and then dinner and pictionary at Moms. Monday off, so I want to try and get Green Day tickets. I say try, because when I looked up the availability on line, all that was left were floor seats. Not going there! I'm hoping that by talking to someone in person they can hunt around for me and find something better.
Time for a shower, then a little writing before bed. Although...my son and I got my husband the Alien/Predator movie collection for Father's Day. We already gave it to him so he could watch this weekend. And I've been wanting to watch the first Alien for a while now. We'll see - I also have kids to pick up and deliver places.
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| Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
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10:12 am
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Last night it didn't rain for the first time in over a week, so I finally got my flowers planted! The ones going into the ground. But I don't have enough - as my daughter said - she helped me - "This is the most pathetic flower bed ever." So we'll be going out later to see if we can find any more that aren't completely overgrown.
I'm failing at my oz_big_bang story. I'm going to have to set up a schedule and make myself write x amount of words every day for the next three weeks if I want to continue in the comm.
I've been kind of caught up in the Strachey fandom. There were several stories posted for the tim_don_a_thon, and I'm trying to get them all read. There are quite a few really good ones. I had two long, angsty character study stories started, but ended up with short and fluffy. Which is probably good - I can direct that unused angst to my Oz story.
Guess I should get going. I have to close tonight...bleah! I'm always in such a foul mood when I get to work on the nights I close. After a couple hours I'm okay, but I hate having the whole day to think about going to work. I just want to get up and go! My sweet mom made a meatloaf for us, so no one will have to worry about making dinner - heaven forbid!
I took some money out of my 401k. Some of it to pay off my husband's medical bills - our insurace was great, paying most of it, but we'd still have a hard time coming up with the balance. And then I got extra to buy Green Day tickets. My husband was a bit appalled over that, but I want to go, goddammit, and take my girls! My 401k has never really been a long-term savings plan for us. I take money out quite often, for emergencies or travel or must-haves, and yes, I consider Green Day tickets a Must. Have!
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| Monday, June 15th, 2009
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8:01 pm - Happy Birthday, cheights!
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| Sunday, June 14th, 2009
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9:48 pm
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| Thursday, June 11th, 2009
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11:17 pm
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I should be in bed! But I'm so excited because I finally finished the book - The Ten Thousand -I start almost four weeks ago! woo hoo! I don't know why it took me so long, I actually quite liked it. It ended sadder than I predicted it would, but it was okay because the main character(s) of the book was an army and the battles it fought, so while you followed along with the people, you didn't get quite so invested in them as individuals. This is so not the kind of book I would normally have chosen, but I was in a hurry to get something to read on the plane and just grabbed it.
And now I want to start a new one. I'm going to read the Swordpoint books. At least the first one and see how I like it. I got it at the library today, along with four movies that I'm sure I won't watch and forget to take back and not even renew them online - how much easier can it be?- and end up paying $12.00 in fines!
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| Sunday, June 7th, 2009
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9:17 pm
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Yay, my working weekend is over! I love when I have the weekend off to look forward to. I've been having bad luck with my weekends this year. I work every other one, and that's usually fine. But this year I ended up working on Easter, Mother's Day, my anniversary, and this weekend, which was Pride Weekend and I was planning on taking my daughter. The weather was perfect, cool and a little windy and a little rainy, my favorite. Ah well, next year I'll plan ahead to have it off.
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I've started two stories for the tim_don_a_thon and am not happy with either one. I have six days to do SOMETHING! I'll probably end up staying up all night on Saturday finishing whatever it is I come up with.
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I planted flowers today! I did a few pots, will plant the little area in my yard tomorrow morning. Let us see how long the poor things last, shall we?
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Is anything new starting tonight on TV? I don't think so. I missed the last episode of 'Make Me a Supermodel' and have managed to stay spoilerless. I can't go to the website to see when it's going to run again because they might have the winner front and center. I'll have to look it up on the cable guide.
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Lee on 'The Closer' tomorrow. Please, please, please let him have some scenes with JK!!
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| Sunday, May 31st, 2009
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9:47 pm - Fic. Really?
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12:51 pm - meme going around
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1. What is one of the most embarrassing things that has ever happened to you?
In high school, I rear-ended someone right in front of the school. My friends in the car with me all got down on the floor, in a touching gesture of support for me. I was so embarrassed I didn't even get out of the car, just exchanged info with the other driver (a student) and got the hell out of there! By the way, I was lighting a cigarette, which was why I didn't see him stop. Smoking *is* bad for you!
2. What is one guilty pleasure that you endulge in?
Eating sunflower seeds. I feel guilty because I know the salt is bad for me! And there's usually some in our bed. :/
3. What was your favorite show as a child?
Hard for me to remember anything from childhood. I liked 'The Banana Splits' (stop laughing!) because of the show-within-the-show called 'Danger Island' I think. Had a big crush on one of the guys on there. Also liked 'Pufnstuf' for the same reason - cute guy!
4. How much time a day do you spend on Facebook?
None.
5. How old were you when you fell in love for the first time?
Around 16, 17. His name was Dennis Miller, heh, and he seemed so cool! He had this long, beautiful hair and he sat outside on the grass at lunch, just talking about things most other kids didn't talk about. And he had a very cool girlfriend, which actually just made me love him more. And harbor fantasies about her dying and me being his shoulder to cry on.
6. Do you collect anything?
I collected pigs for a long time, but have tapered off on that, mostly because I don't have a place to display them anymore. And when I went to Europe I started collecting magnets of places I'd gone to.
7. What is your favorite song?
All time fav- 'Sweet Home Alabama'. Current favorite - off the new Green Day CD called 'Peacemaker'...or 'East Jesus Nowhere' it's kind of a tie.
8. Have you ever written a sappy love poem?
I don't think so.
9. How different is your adult life from what you imagined it to be at 16?
I figured I be married, have a couple kids, and working as a vet. So not too much different, really. I didn't take into account how hard it could be, but I don't suppose anyone does at 16.
10. If you could stay any age for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I'm with fanfromfla on this: 35. Old enough to know what's really important and young enough to enjoy it.
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