That said, today wasn't that bad. It wasn't good, and I don't look forward to repeating it ever again, but it wasn't as bad as yesterday. But then... yesterday we were expecting a lot out of this place, and were unpleasantly surprised with how terrible it was. Today, all we did was hang about in mingle. There were a few interruptions to our own distractions (jumping rope, jaunts around the place, family photos and hoola-hooping, which reminded me of Scamp), but over all, it was just folks talking and having fun with each other.... them as could that is. My Uncle Buddy is known for being a stick in the mud, and he did not disappoint at this gathering either. But he had a bunk... so he confined himself there and left the rest of us to enjoy ourselves.

Scamp ended up not coming... and then having no reason not to come, which was a bummer. She had to stay home and watch her niece, Tiffany's daughter, who was still feeling ill, because Tiffany would be working. Well, after my Uncle Steve and Aunt Jane left and got here, Tiffany returned home from work saying that she was feeling sick... so she could have come if she would've known -..- But anyway. I had brought Scamp's Birthday+Christmas gift to give to her, and she had given my Birthday+Christmas present to Aunt Lane in case she couldn't make it. So, I gave her present to Uncle Steve. Anyway! Her gift to me is this cool owl with it's wings outstretched, and there are key hooks on the feathers for keys :D It's so cool. Immediately, I started thinking of alternate ways to use it.... like, instead of using it as a key rack, I could put it at the top of my office window and hanging sun-catchers from it instead :D That'd be cool. Still...maybe it'd be better if I just used it as what it was made for .... still :)

The Family photo session was a chaotic mess, but a fun chaotic mess. There were times when I wondered why we had thought we could accomplish such a gargantuan task... but, in the end I think we pulled it off as best we could :)

I hung about with various people, but I think I had the most fun with my cousins Angel and Pat. They're just fun chicks to be around. Not that I didn't enjoy any of my other Aunts/Uncles or Cousins, those are just the ones that stick out (just like always).
Now that I've had a shower, I do feel a bit better. I still can't wait to leave...but at least it hasn't all been terrible.

Oh well. I guess I have nothing else to really say. From here we go to Aunt Batty's (hallelujah), where there will be internet connection (Hallelujah!). I'm very much looking forward to seeing Houma again. I really can't wait. Sure, I won't be in my bed or taking a shower in my shower, but the facilities are much more accommodating than these.

I think I hear Mom and Bernadine getting out of the bathroom. I'm gonna go ahead and go blow-dry my hair. I really can't afford to leave it wet right now -..- Goodnight, Sunshines.

You Should Teach Fifth Grade

You are laid back. You have a great sense of humor and figure "kids will be kids." You have a lot of energy and endurance. It is hard for kids to wear you down. You're able to roll with a rowdy classroom if you need to, but you also know how to keep students in line. You are flexible and spontaneous. You can throw the whole plan out the window, if you need to.

What Grade Should You Teach?

 

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Ok…so, this week’s therealljidol post is, and I quote: “omg y do u tipe so funy???? lol netsp34k n lj: A Cross-Cultural Study of Internet-based Linguistics and Their Implications On This Social Networking Website” ….I must admit, my brain tends to shut down when confronted with poor grammar and netspeak =.= Which, I must also add, is very odd since I always use slang and abbreviations. I feel that if I type the same way that I talk, it will convey more of myself in my message. So I’m not afraid to type out ‘gonna’ instead of ‘going to’ if it’s really more what I’d actually say. Not to mention I am all for time saving acronyms such as OMG, LOL etc. What does annoy me is when I’m talking to you in an instant message and after I’ve said typed in three different messages, and you’ve replied back with ‘lol!’ each time. At that point, I just stop wanting to say anything to you, because really it’s all fillers between your lol’s. The first part of the sentence bothers me if only because things are spelled wrong and all in lower case. Netspeak or Leetspeak (n3tsp34k & l33tsp34k r3$p3c+iv3ly) drive me right past the border of borderline and off the cliffs of insanity. Not a good thing.

Let me just break this down and try to be as simple as possible. I originally thought that the only reason people would type ‘y’ for ‘why’ and ‘u’ for ‘you’ (etc. etc.) was because they were lazy or they didn’t know how to type properly. Either way it was slightly aggravating but tolerable. At the very least, I can understand that without too much of a fuss. Netspeak drives me mad because it takes forever to type and even longer to decipher.

I’ve always believed that if you’re smart, you take the time to convey your thoughts articulately. There’s someone that I’ve known for a few short years, and I respect him because he is intellectual and thorough. He thinks before he talks and checks his sources before he makes statements. That’s smart. But then, he sent me an e-mail, and I was shocked to read, “I hope u get 2 feeling better, we'll b praying 4 u!!!”... ohmigawd, waterfalls?(1). I was thinking to myself that this person is genuine and articulate, but if I didn’t know him in person, I’d wouldn’t think that because he isn’t presenting himself that way. Does it affect my opinion of him now? No. But I think it will cause him to be lost in translation for others who have more rigid standards.

Bottom Line: People have problems getting their true intentions across when they’re standing in a room talking to you, and that emotion is taken away when it comes to things like print. You can’t make it difficult for someone to understand you and then be upset when they don’t want to take the time to listen to what you have to say. I feel that without good grammar and good presentation, you can never be sure if someone will take you seriously enough or if they will receive your message. Being a writer, I constantly comb over all of my words, hoping that each one is just the right one to convey what it is I’m trying to express. I stress over grammar, presentation and format because in truth, I sometimes feel as though I’ve no idea if I’m presenting what I want to present accurately. In the end, all I can do is the maximum to present my words to you and hope you choose to overlook whatever errors I may make (because believe me, I always will).

I use shortcuts, and I make mistakes. I use slang because I feel that it takes what would be bland writing and spices it up with a bit of myself. S’not like it’s too hard to understand, and it does give me a bit of individuality. And just because you’re smart doesn’t mean you have to go and loose yourself in text. I also try to insert little tricks that help convey moods...Heck, sometimes, use things like “/sarcasm” to make sure you know I’m being sarcastic; or, I’ll use little faces like this: ^.^ to let you know I’m happy (or >.> suspicious / ¬.¬ annoyed / =.= tired / -.- embarrassed / ^.~ winking at you). We all use little tricks to make sure that we’re understood. But I always try to work to make sure that behind the typos and tricks, the message is heard…I feel that I shouldn’t have to expect anything less from anyone else. And netspeak and botched spelling doesn’t make whoever chooses to use it dumb or lazy or aggravating, but it does decrease the chase I’ll choose to give you my time.

That’s my story...and I’m stickin’ with it ^___^ Thanks for y’time and consideration, and ya’ll have a lovely day now ^.~

(1) Waterfalls – Refers to a private joke between friends. When reading an entry with ‘wtf’ in it, a friend commented that whenever she saw that she thought of ‘waterfalls’ because they were so pretty and it had the wtf in the word. So we agreed that instead of saying ‘wtf’ when we’re confused and want to ask that question we ask one another ‘waterfalls?’

I would just like to take this time to point out what a cool month October is. Not only is it the only time of year when you can dress ridiculously and get away with it, but tons of cool people are born in this month. I’ve always said that the ‘ber’ months (September, October, November & December) are the coolest months of the year. I included November and December because you get together with family and eat a lot in those two months. This month not only is it my birthday but the following people celebrate birthdays as well: Dreamie, Sephiroth, Chibi, Jen-Twin-san, Crooked halo, Anowyn, and Purrsia. Tons of uber-cool people.

Now that that’s been said I feel much better. Scamp said she got my birthday present in, which is very good since the stress of not getting it was sending her into spazes. Speaking of spazes, I really need to wrap Chibi’s and Reiko’s gifts. I intend to send Chibi’s some time next week...probably the 9th. Although I don’t know how or when >.< I have to go in to work early that day (8) so I don’t know. I do know that I’ll get an hour break, so maybe I can get something to eat and drop it off. That’d be good.

I’ve been thinking of buying myself a few things off of my wish lists just because it’s my birthday and all. But I’m still not sure. I think I’ll wait till Friday, because that’s when the party is, and I’ve no idea what lacey may or may not have gotten me -.- then again, I don’t know if anyone else may’ve gotten me anything either. It’s not like it’s a huge birthday or anything. In two more years (when I’m 25), Mom and Dad may choose to make a bigger deal out of it since it’s sort of a mile stone...or some other such nonsense.

In other news...this is the fourth morning in a row that I’ve woken up with a sinus headache and had to take something right away for it. Damn humid south-LA climate. Why can’t we have seasons, dammit! Honestly! I’ve noticed that my ears are really sensitive to sound and touch. It’s just odd.../shrug oh well. I’ll live =.=

Uhhhhhh……I think that’s all. And even if it isn’t, I should probably finish getting ready. Ja-ne!

Whoa...ok, so what happened today. Well, for the first time in...a very very very long time I dressed up to go to church this morning. I wore my brown slacks with a coffee colored shirt that’s decorated with tiny cream, brown and reddish brown beats around the collar along with my brown high heels. Don’t ask why...I guess wearing fancy stuff every day has boosted my confidence slightly. Not so that I think I look good, but I know I can actually pull it off without looking like an ass. Everyone at church seemed really excited about my new job. That was cool. But for some reason, I was really tired...so I wasn’t quite as vocal as I usually am.

When we came home, I changed and made some Raspberry green tea, a couple of egg rolls and Mom fixed us some ramen noodle her way (with Ms. Dash!). Then we watched Trading Spaces together. It’s always fun watching TV with them. At least it is when I’m in the mood for it -.- There are some times when I just wanna shut myself in my room and be left alone. Now wasn’t one of those times. I watched the show and did my toe nails. Since I bite my fingernails into the quick on a regular basis, I often obsess about my toe nails. As a result, I’ve gotten pretty good at giving pedicures. I give Mom pedicures a lot, and since she has problems with her nails, she appreciates it. Plus it’s just time that we spend doing something together.

After the show was over and our toe nails were dealt with, I quit fighting and went to take a nap. I slept from like, 12 – 4:45 in the afternoon. I was shocked. The phone rang a few times, and I didn’t even hear it. While I was sitting watching TV and Mom was getting ready for church, Reiko called. She said she had the wrong number, but she’d been wanting to call me anyway. She asked if she could come over, and I said sure. I didn’t feel like going to church anyway. I find that if I wake up from a long nap, I don’t feel really well, and the last place I want to go is church. She brought some of her anime along with a few manga that I hadn’t read. She hung out for a while and surfed the web. She also brought her camera, and showed me a lot of pictures she’d taken recently.

Turns out that Reiko knows these guys that are in a band, and they’re gonna be recording a new CD or something soon. And they want to record her saying some things that they intend to put in the background of their music. She also takes pictures of the band and works on graphics for them. That’s really cool.

But, she left for home and then Mom came back after I’d showered. We went to KFC and got something to eat and I got something for lunch tomorrow. And Mom dried my hair and everything. She apologized for feeling so impatient while I was unemployed and having so little faith. She also mentioned how much she loved drying my hair. I figure it’s about as sane as me enjoying giving her pedicures. It’s something we both know we can do and we enjoy doing them with each other.

I am now going to bed. 6 a.m. always comes early. Goodnight.

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Gosh, I am so tired. I have no right to be tired. I guess I kinda stayed up late last night so that I could keep Mom company..but, I haven’t done that much today. Ok, let’s see.

1. Got up at 9 a.m.
2. Watched The Colbert Report with Mom
3. Got on the internet and watched a ton of WoW movies which I then posted links to on LJ
4. Overloaded PhotoBucket with pictures of Me, Chibi, and Reiko (honestly, seriously, I did, it told me 50MB’s the max and I was over the max O.O)
5. Fooled around with DreamWeaver, still trying to connect and it wont let me.
6. Ate and watched Trading Spaces with Mom.
7. Went to town and watched The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe with Chibi (and boy, was than an event).

...and that’s it. I just got out of the shower a few minutes ago, and I realized how tired I was. I mean, it’s not a normal tired, it’s like a druged/exhausted tired. And I’ve got no business having said tired!

The Movie was great...again. I got there really early and got tickets for both of us. Chibi (amai_tenshi) owes me 50 cents. I’ll just put that on her tab...or whatever. But she came bearing gifts so, I kinda don’t mind. She brought me a book that I had at the top of my wish list. The Magical Worlds of The Lord of the Rings – The Amazing Myths, Legends, and Facts behind the Masterpiece. Ok...that earned serious brownie points, that did. Oh, that reminds me, I have to go over and delete that off my book wish list. Now I’m down to 92 items on that section of my wish list (I kid you not; go look). Thanks, Chibi!

Speaking of books, I also got the X-men Encyclopedia, The Dragon at War and The Dragon the Earl and the Troll today too. Both Dragon Knight books are great. They’re old, there are marks down the spine of the books, and they smell like old paper; they’re wonderful ^.^! Unlike the X-men Encyclopedia. I mean, I’m all into antiques, but this book was missing the first 14 pages, and most of the pages come out of the book. The binding has fallen apart totally. But then, I paid $5 for a $25 book, so I guess I got what I paid for. It’s just kind of discouraging, because I don’t remember the seller saying the book was in such bad shape. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have bought it. Oh well.

You see how tired I am? I’m not even ordering the things I want to talk about! God! Ok, so, the movie. I told Chibi half way through the movie, that we should go to movies bound and gagged, because we joke with each other all through the movie and even if it is really funny it totally messes up the tone of the movie. I mean, Chibi’s all ‘Peter’s so hot. God, does that make me a pedophole?’ and I’m all like ‘Doesn’t anyone else realize that Tumnus isn’t wearing any clothes!’ and just saying inappropriate things at certain parts... Like:

*Aslan walk out of his tent appearing for the first time* MM: *whispers to Chibi excitedly* Fluffy! I wan’t one! Cuddewey Wuddelwy Kitty!

I mean honestly! Or like the part where the Kings and Queens are hunting the White Stag at the end of the movie and we’re all like “Hello, Edmund! Boy he sure turned out nice. And Hullo, Peter! God he’s hot!” and then they get back into our world and they’re children again and it’s like, “Damn!” “Does this mean we’re back to pedophiles?” I mean honestly!

After that...what happened after that. Oh, I remember...no I don’t...we were talking...we talked all through the thing though...somewhere in there…mentioning that I couldn’t wait to see Reepicheep in the next movie. I also said that I had heard of a bunch of Tumnus/Lucy lovers and it made me sick. I knew that would happen too. It happened with LOTR! The movies came out and suddenly sicko writers who didn’t know squat about the world Tolkien had worked so hard to make were writing smut about Legolas and Haldir. I actually saw an icon that had Peter and Susan standing together in Narnia somewhere, and it read “I like Peter with Susan, I don’t care if it’s wrong.” And I was like “Waterfalls!!!” Next think you know, we’ll be hearing about how Aslan and Tumnus are boyfriends! Ughhh...I mean honestly, Tolkien was a devout Catholic and Lewis was an Atheist turned Christen, do you honestly think men like that wanted people to eventually write about illogical smut in their world? I don’t think so. It’s one of the few things that would hinder me from making a movie about my world.

/deep sigh. Anyway. Lord, I’ve been ranting. Ok, what else? Uh...Oh, whenever I was walking to the car, I first approached the passenger side, so I put my stuff down there first, but I kept the book with me to look through. It occurred to me once I got in the car and all, that what I did didn’t make any since at all. It’s not like I’d be able to read the blasted thing and drive at the same time. But I was so itching to read it. Luckily, Mom asked if I would go to Sonic and pick us up some burgers, and anyone who knows anything about our Sonic knows you’ll be waiting ten minutes just for someone to ask “Can I help you?” through the intercom. OK, it was only a 5 minute wait for me. But I gave her my order 3 times, and then four minutes later another girl asks me my order again ‘just to make sure it’s correct’. /rolls eyes I had plenty of time to read the introduction and the first chapter!

I got home and Mom was watching Dancing with the Stars and she was actually liking it. Go figure. I guess on those nights when CSI is a rerun she can watch that. Me, I just watch the reruns, but Mom gets bored watching reruns. So I kinda always felt bad that she didn’t have anything to satisfy her. Well, now she does.

And that’s my night. I was really tired, and thinking “I should update, I’m tired, I dunno if I should in this condition, ah I’m replying to comments, I might as well.” So here’s the post.

That movie was so good. It was fun watching it together. We’ll have to get it on DVD and all three of us watch it together and make inappropriate jokes. That would be a blast.

Ok, I’m exhausted. Goodnight.

The Picto-Personality Test You are a person who is very calm and kind. You go out of your way to help people who need your help. When alone, you are introspective. You constantly reflect on your life and the world. You are laid back. Anything goes, with you. In the future you will have a good family life and lots of friends.

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Yo. Well, tonight wasn’t too bad. I actually went to class tonight instead of sitting in the sound booth. Not that that means I was entirely out of the sound booth, but I’ll get to that later.

So, I’m looking all over for my class, ‘cause it’s been like five years since I actually went to Wednesday night classes. Yes. Five years. I hadn’t realized it had been that long. But I joined the sound booth and dropped out of Wednesday interactions with any peers my age that long ago. Anyway. So, I finally figure out where it is, and I get there. My first impression is what I thought it would be. This will be a class where I speak very little if at all. The speakers of the class are the class-clowns, not serious debaters or anyone who’d want to discuss something of importance. But then, that’s ok too, because I can’t say I didn’t give it a shot, and it gives me time to write without falling into a pit.

Not 2 minutes after the bell rings, my Dad comes to get me and says Bro. Packy needs me to put the tape in the sound booth on record. Now, Ryan #2 is supposed to be doing the sound booth on Wednesdays. He said he wants it every Wednesday that he can get it. So I assumed he'd be there. He wasn't. So I had to go run and put the tape on, then run back to class (of course I didn't really run. I walked very quickly.). But anyway, back to class!

I wrote the beginnings of a gargoyle story, and I may post it to ruby_unicorn once it’s typed up. The funny thing is, I was writing about this guy who’s running from a gargoyle, and I had no idea what to call the guy. I mean, I’ve used so many names when it comes to my characters, I didn’t know what to call this insignificant dude who wont be seen again. So, I looked up and I heard Rudy talking (again), and I just used his name. First name only of course. It’s a policy. Characters that share similar fist names to actual people are never given those people’s second names, unless of course the person specifies they want their full name in the story. I figured Rudy wouldn’t want his full name in this, ‘cause the character gets killed right away. But anyway.

I wrote through the latter half of the class (I was dreaming up the scene in the first half, and they’d turned out all the lights to watch a video clip anyway). But the whole time Sis. Janet was talking I was writing away. I even expected them to ask what I was writing about, and I was prepared to read the thing out loud if they did. But they never did. Either they assumed I was taking notes, or they assumed I was blowing them off. Either way, I don’t suppose it matters. I’ll probably be gone in a little over a year...I can endure this stuff for that long.

Then we all came home and we began watching CSI: NY, but we all got super tired (yours truly included), and decided to watch the rest of it later as we were taping it. I have showered, I feel better, and I shall now go to sleep dreaming of my X-Men: Evolution DVDs. Goodnight.

Prince Bandor
You're Bandor, prince of planet Pollux. You are
childlike, optimistic, and bold. However, you
are little too fearless for your own good,
which is a trait that often gets you in
trouble. None the less, you are willing to risk
it all to protect those who you love.


Which Voltron Royal are You?
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