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[15 Jul 2009|02:02pm] |
I had a very hard time getting out of bed. It seems my iron reserves are precariously low, I'm all anemic today, as weak as a kitten.
So my brain goes: We should go on that hike again, it's healthy for you!
And I go: But I don't know if I should risk it, I might get stuck 2 miles out.
So my brain goes: Then you should get icecream. You want icecream right?
And I go: This is why I am fat.
So I call ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) deejayawesome and go, "CALL ME AFTER WORK. TODAY DEMANDS ICECREAM CONES."
So that is that!
Today:
- Light cleaning, don't want to over do it.
- Finish a turn around if my arms are up to it.
- Reply to email (I'm terrible at this, it's all the typing!)
- Test new computer (see how it handles a 42" tall 300dpi image)
Metalwork Cheetah - This sculpture is beautiful. Stop motion video of it here. I really do have a thing for beautiful machinery.
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| Mail Went Out Yesterday... |
[15 Jul 2009|06:03am] |
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.. for anyone expecting packages<3
Getting better from the Con Crud :D Sore throat went away n.n still coughing like a motherfucker but thassallllllright.
No smoking for me still tho.. gonna try to make it the whoooole week.. then.. maybe.. even.... longer..... =.=
I need a haircut 6.9
*jumps into her pile of colored pencils and is stabbed.*
Will update with my new badge commissions later today.
My current computer came down with a nasty virus *glares at Dramachan* so i'm using my spare.. which is slow as hell.
Bear with me plz :3
kthx.
Furbuy
Buncha cheap old art! n.n
http://www.furbuy.com/seller/Huskie666.html
( Commission+Trade Info.. )
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| Humar the Pridelord Fanart WIP |
[14 Jul 2009|03:11pm] |
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I actually started this months and months ago but I keep forgetting about it. Then I keep rediscovering it and working on it a bit between commissions. I think I'm gonna finish it, at least I should. There was actually a bit of a background (not much, just the night sky and the moon), but I cropped it down to his face. I think I prefer it much more this way.
One pupil is bigger than the other though. Gah.
I like lions. I *love* black lions, but they don't exist... at least not in modern day. :)
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| DesertSunflower/Stomper/TCapp (etc) is stoked |
[14 Jul 2009|01:52pm] |
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After breakfast yesterday, G and I took the kids to a brand new playground that had just been completed and opened that day. Since it was still pretty early in the morning, there was no crowd, plus we missed the thundershowers that occurred later in the day. It was a fun playground, a new one to replace an old one at Lake Henderson.
I was listening to the 3rd hour of the Stand To Reason radio show. Usually played on Sunday afternoons, but with G now working Sunday nights, I can only listen to the first two hours. But they put it on their website the following day so I was listening to the 3rd hour this morning. It was then I heard a comment about Greg Koukl speaking in Calgary this October.
This is why I am stoked. I have been listening to this radio show for the past 6 years (or so) and I have always wanted to meet Mr. Koukl and hear him speak in person. He is kind of a personal celebrity to me, though not a celebrity in the traditional sense. I mean because I love the way he speaks and I love his logic and the way he trains people in thoughtful Christianity. He is a great apologist and I admire him greatly. So I would totally love to go see him for the three days he is speaking there.
But there are obstacles. The biggest one is that G might still have his current schedule there in October, where he works each one of those nights. The smaller ones branch off from the first one. Could I take the kids with me? How? Where would we stay? How would we get there? For if G is working those nights, he needs transportation and I could not take the van. But if I cannot take the van, how do me and my brood get there? What would the kids do to occupy their time while I sit in on the discussions?
One answer could be that I would skip Friday night and just be there Saturday and Sunday. G could maybe swap so he would not have to work on Saturday night. There would still be the problem of him sleeping during the day while the kids are awake. Could I get one of the church families to take the kids in for two days and one night? Would I have to take the bus? Could I find a church member who attends the host church in Calgary to be a billet for me?
There are so many unknowns and obstacles, but it surely is the desire of my heart that I could go. It would be like one of my minor dreams come true, especially in this time when it seems my dreams have died off one by one. I guess there is not much to do but to pray, but to also ask around about some of these possibilities. It is in October, so one never knows. It just might happen. *pictures self playing ocarina for Mr. Koukl and is amused at the idea*
In minor news, I located a Bible-in-a-year reading plan that takes you through it chronologically. I cannot start using the guide this year as it would result in me double reading some areas and not reading some at all. But I will be ready for it for the new year. I look forward to it.
See ya!
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| Not really morning, Ramble |
[14 Jul 2009|12:42pm] |
Today is a terrible arm day. I woke up with it inflamed, which means after this entry, I force my focus elsewhere.
I put together a little adventure kit and I'm going to the local park to get away from the keyboard.
- Sketchbooks (I hope I can draw, I bought an amazing natural paper sketchbook on sale I want to make love to, but it might be counterproductive on my hands)
- Some inspirational art books (little, light things, from people like you)
- Camera
- Water/Snacks
Allergy meds: check! Pain meds: check! Let's see where this takes me today?
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| "You're not watching a video, you're watching a slide show." |
[13 Jul 2009|03:41pm] |
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Never ever try to raid with a frame rate of 1. I can tell you from experience, it is AWFUL! XD
So my laptop is safe from viruses. But my frame rate in WoW over the weekend was horrible. We tried everything - deleting the ol' WTF folder, deleting the cache, updating video drivers, updating addons. Nothing worked. I had Ulduar 25 last night, and ended up missing 2 bosses or so trying to battle with my computer. I finally gave up, but the kind folks in < Bad Moon Rising > took me back anyways, despite the fact that I was dead weight and barely able to even stay alive, never mind actually hitting anything. Hodir was.... interesting. Ignis... I didn't even realize I was in the slag pot until it was too late (I only managed an "Ah?" noise on vent). But I got enough emblems to buy that belt upgrade I've been wanting, and I was finally able to rearrange all my gems to dump some hit for attack power and crit. So it was bad, but in the end it was good.
During my amazing frame rate adventures last night, I got that weird graphics glitch that's been going around - other sex's / race's face textures loading on top of people's characters.
( Screenshots )
Anyways, I reinstalled WoW. I now am at about 18 fps in Dalaran, compared to the 9 I was getting last night. HOPEFULLY, it's fixed. I have Ulduar again tonight, so who knows what will happen with 24 other people casting AOEs and such. I did get my old computer going downstairs, so at least if my laptop craps out again, I have a back up.
I hate technology sometimes!
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| Tank Help! |
[13 Jul 2009|05:20pm] |
Alright. It should be of little surprise that I'm addicted to fish. I've currently two aquariums (though in fairness, one is a one gallon beta cube that plays house to a rescued feeder minnow since the beta died.) The other aquarium I have is a 10 gallon tank. I'm looking at getting a larger aquarium - potentially a 30 gallon or 46 gallon, depending.
We've found a lovely bow-front aquarium plus stand for $200 total (complete set up, minus decor and what food I have to pay Tyler to make him build the stand (I love you Pooky)). The problem is I'm unsure of WHAT I want in my tank, so I'm wanting to open this up to suggestions, options, pictures, anything.
The stand and tank are black. We were debating on getting white or black sand (though gravel isn't out of the question, we just liked the look of the sand and there's not a lot of cleaning differences between the two).
The only other thing that's a 'must', is bright fish. Our Petsmart has Powdered Blue Dwarf Gourami fish that are beautiful. I'd like to find more along the same caliber, or something the same color themes. I also like unique fish, and while I know a place that has a blue crayfish (or is it lobster?) for sale, I'm unsure if I want to get a crayfish again due to their aggressive nature towards other things in the tank.
Are there freshwater shrimp? I do not think I'm ready for a huge saltwater tank. While it would be nice, I fear most saltwater fish are too delicate for my experience level, still. (I'll never work the nerve up for them, FYI).
Okay. So enough of the ramblings. Recap:
Help me find a tank theme/decor.
I need help finding decorations, fish, color themes.
I'm partial to black and white with splashes of color like blue.
Links to interesting tank set ups, decoration, fish, or whatever is greatly appreciated!
Go Fish?
Yar? :D
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| GUESS WHAT |
[13 Jul 2009|02:57pm] |
RESERVE ON NEW PLACE = COMPLEATE
Getting first payment done - 90% (just gotta get it out of the atm and get another money order)
Packing - 10%
ART KEEPS GETTING IN THE WAY
So! I have to kind of halt serious art for a little while. I'll update my commission/trade list soon, since I'm nearly done with a few new big things and various old things/new sketches!
GUH! SO MUCH TO DO!!!
But I needed Anthrocon, I really did. Aside from what happened at home, it was the greatest blow of money ever. so. worth it. Going next year of course! (Well, if possible! Might have a dealer's table too if I'm quick about it XD)
There's like the tiniest chance me and Jeremy will get to go to MFF. omg! I'm not counting on it though.
Wish me luck! I hate moving but it needs to happen! Stress will FINALLY be minimized! No more living in attics and laundryooms! Wait. I'm moving into a basement again. OH WELL. :| !!!
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| Furfright Summer Art Jam! |
[13 Jul 2009|12:27pm] |
Hey Folks!
I just want to let you all know that underthebed has officially taken over the FurFright Summer Art Jam. :) I'm not sure how many of you are watching her journal, so I'm posting details here as well.
Date: Saturday, July 18th That's this Saturday
Location: Meriden, CT
The Time: 12 noon until everyone laspes into a sugar coma, or gets tired and goes home...whichever comes first.
Remember folks, this a working party for artists, not a Furmeet. Artists SO's are welcome to attend, but will be put to work supplying food for the artists. :) If you are interested in attending, shoot an email to Kilrein@gmail.com.
Oh, and there's an added bonus of this one being an Ice Cream Social too!
From Dani and Clint:
"Come to the FurFright Annual Art Jam and Ice Cream Social! Clint and I will be supplying the ice cream, you guys bring along your favorite toppings to share! We do a make-your-own- sunday and then, fueled by the power of sugar, create submissions for the convention! Sugar fueled art? Yesssssss!
Again, PLEASE RSVP to kilrein@gmail.com.. we need to plan how much ice cream to get/make (yes, we are making a batch of super yummy chocolate peanut butter expresso ice cream. Whoot!)"
I'll be there!
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| Attention: Blue_Snowangel! |
[12 Jul 2009|08:16pm] |
I finally got home to my tablet! I'm am SO SO SO sorry that it's late! It is totally not like me and will never happen again!
On a happy note, I'm feeling MUCH better, all my test results came back normal and we chalked it down to anxiety attacks from being alone. I now have the sweetest dog keeping me company (and anxiety free)
( Anyways! Here's your Ali: )
Will also post to my DA and FA.
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| Attention Dwelian! |
[12 Jul 2009|03:42pm] |
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I got your awesome Fahren this month! I was so excited to get to draw her. I hope I did her justice!
( Under har )
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[12 Jul 2009|04:21pm] |
Carl broke up with me.
Apparently I was just so horrible and negative to be around that he just couldn't stand it anymore.
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| Wheeee stuff. |
[11 Jul 2009|03:09pm] |
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Just got back from the little Ren Faire our town has every year. It's cute, and the ECS peeps were there, so we hung out. Going to a little party tonight around 9.
I bought this really neat silver scorpion pendant, which was cast from a real scorpion. It's awesome, caught my eye right away. I have a little thing for scorpions lately... they are pointy and poisonous, like rogues. ;) When Sid, Chad and Mer were here for the 4th, they brought me a lollipop with a real scorpion in it. The scorpion itself was so small, that I really didn't taste much of the chewy bits. Just was mostly crunchy exoskeleton. Mmm, bugs.
Anyways, saw the bellydance crew at the Faire. Decided to take up classes again, because dammit, I really miss dancing. I'm just probably going to stay at beginner level for a long time, really take it easy... and if I go to any performances, I will only be there for flavor. ;) But I have really gotten out of shape. I feel a bit too squishy. I miss the tone I had when I was dancing. Hopefully I can gain that back. Next classes start on the 21st, and I'm really looking forward to it.
What else, what else...
Did an almost full guild run of Naxx 10 last night just for the hell of it. A few people still need gear from there, and so we got two folks from Fury Unbridled to round out our dps. It was very fun and laid back. I was so relaxed, the Heigan fight seemed almost in slow motion. We got the Safety Dance achievement (no one died). Fully cleared Naxx in a little under 5 hrs at a casual pace with a few breaks, one shotting every boss. Probably will try to do 10 mans every Fri if we can fill out the few missing spots when guildies can't make it. I have a million Emblems of Heroism, which I keep using to buy cheat shoulders for my alts. I'm bad at leveling alts, but I have my gaggle of man-belfs, so they all get leveling shoulders.
Got a Naxx 25 tonight. Hopefully it will be over by 9. Signed up for Ulduar 25 for tomorrow, but don't know if I'm in yet.
Edit: Blargh! No Naxx25 for me. My frame rate was constantly at 5, so it made it REALLY hard to do anything. I just go mainly for fun anyways, since I like some of the people that go, so I'm just missing out on giggling at vent, not loots. I'm doing a full scan of my computer, I must have picked something up somewhere. Very glad I have an authenticator for my WoW account.
Commission list is almost done. I'm taking a slight break to try to do some stuff for myself (and a trade I owe). I really need to get back into sculpting.
My bellybutton piercing is sore. I don't know why. It's a few years old now (3 or 4), and has never been sore before. I think maybe it was sitting weird while I was sleeping (I had a dangley one in... it has a monkey eating a banana on it. I usually wear that one all the time) and maybe pulled on it too much, making it unhappy. Hopefully it will feel better, I changed back to an undangley one.
Anyways... *toddles off*
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[11 Jul 2009|12:53pm] |
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Ok, so I collect these plastic dolls, called "My Beautiful Doll". Hasbro made them around 1989/1990. Eights dolls and 4 outfits in the line. That's it. I have a dealer's catalog from 1990, showing a big expansion for the line, but presumably it was dropped, because I've never seen any of those items.
But I recently saw this on eBay....
And I immediately realized that this is not one of the 8 dolls.......but it does bear a striking resemblance to one of the prototypes in my catalog. I got even more suspicious when I realized that the seller is from RI. So, I asked, and she said that she worked for Hasbro in the late 80's/early 90's. (I immediately ask if she has any ponies available, but no.)
Anyway, I won the auction. She arrived today, and she's definitely not one of the 8 originals. Plus, she has pierced ears, which was a feature of the prototypes in the catalog. WEIRD!!
But.....(this is the part that made me shriek).......the seller also included a free gift in the package.......
Wheee!!!!!! There was a note in the package, saying that she found the pony in the same storage box as the doll, and she couldn't bear to separate them.
*happy dance* What an AWESOME freebie!!!
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| Help settle the eternal question! |
[11 Jul 2009|01:09am] |
Poll #1428236 Cinnamon Rolls- the eternal question!
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: AllAre cinnamon a breakfast food? Or a dessert? The question is are cinnamon rolls a breakfast food or a dessert. Just had to make that clear since I messed it up in the poll.
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| Diaz |
[10 Jul 2009|10:12pm] |
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The fleas are better. The cats keep getting outside so they're bringing them in but daily vacuumings and washing has helped tremendously. Still saw a few on my bed last night and the flea trap light I set up has a ton of fleas in the water trap. Gross.
Here's Diaz chewing her awesome $2 Jolly Rancher rope toy/chew. I never buy her soft toys because she guts them and shreds them, leaving a mess. Can't waste $15 on a toy she destroys in half a day, sadly. She used to do this with all rope toys, just chew until they are just threads all over, but seems not so anymore. You can see in the left bottom corner though the casualties of war... shes already de-stuffed most of the Jolly Rancher part. :<
Goodnight
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