Author: etoiline

I’m so tired of being alone

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Since Leo and Alex so ardently demanded it, here’s another entry about my not-so-exciting life…
I was reading the september issue of Glamour (yes, I do subscribe to Glamour and yes, I realize I’m behind in my magazine reading) and they have a feature called ‘term of the month.’ This particular issue’s term was ‘mandemonium,’ or the glut of dates one might get after a long drought. Now, I have to say I cannot relate to this term at all. It’s been years since I’ve had a proper date, and as they said, my social calendar is so empty, not even weeds can grow there. Meh. Then later in the evening after Smallville and Angel were over, I was like, what do I do with myself?
I couldn’t go food shopping because of the grocery worker’s strike…all the stores close at 8 or 9. How did I fill the time in college? I never recalled feeling such ennui before…eh. I need to get out more. I looked at the St Louis branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism today…they have meetings on thursday nights. Why is everything on thursday nights? TV, meetings…my mom thinks I’m too obsessed with tv. I guess I am, there’s something on every night but Saturday that I want to watch. Sunday is the worst, with American Dreams and Tarzan opposite Cold Case and Alias respectively…and I like all four. I’m considering dropping AD because it’s a little less to my taste, but that still leaves tarzan on opposite alias and I’m most definitely not dropping alias. I have found a place where I might be able to get them, but I might have to resort to tape trading for tarzan. bleah. why can’t the tv schedule work out so I can see everything? *whine*
I need margarine. I couldn’t make mac n cheese because we had not that basic staple. I totally understand the reasons for the grocery worker’s strike, and I don’t want to cross the picket line, but jeez. It’s been over a week now. I miss being able to go to the market at midnight like I did in college. And it takes some remembering that there isn’t the millbrook market just across the way. Ah well. I’ll muddle through somehow. I really have to go shopping tomorrow though, cause I have nothing for dinner. But luckily I get off early tomorrow because of the couple of late nights I had at work last week. Yay. Maybe I’ll even get to take a run or bike ride in the park. I really should.
I’m so tired of being alone, so hurry up and get here Thank you John Mayer. It’s so true. Maybe the ‘rents and I will get to Eckert’s Apple Orchards this weekend and pick some nice apples and have ourselves an apple pie. Something to look forward to, at least. Sorry for the ramble.

So my day wasn’t as long as I thought it would be

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so I’m surfing sites and joining cliques. Finding brushes and hawaiian names: I’d be Kinipela (find yours here) and learning my celtic astrology:
Hazel
August 5 – September 1
Celtic Symbol : The Rainbow Salmon
Zodiac Degrees : 12º00` Leo – 8º59` Virgo
Ruling Planet : Mercury – Mugher
Ancient Gods Associated With Mercury :
Greek : Hermes
Celtic : Ogma, Manannan
Character Reference Of The Hazel Tree Sign
Hazel tree individuals are perceptive, clever people endowed with good reasoning powers. This sharpness of intellect promotes excellent debaters and writers. They are also great planners and organizers, down to the smallest detail. The urge to acquire knowledge promotes scholars and experts in their fields. People born during the first two weeks are associated with the new moon impulse of seeking knowledge and denotes an inquisitive nature which can become prying or underhand. But the positive aspects endorse a more impartial response. People born during the last two weeks come under the full moon phase which denotes a more outgoing nature and temperament. They are also inclined to become public figures who seek to educate or instruct people in the arts. Their positive traits are shown in their regard for honesty and they have well – defined principles. The negative traits are revealed in their hypercritical attitudes which stem from an inbuilt hypersensitivity. The hazel produces its nuts in fall, after having spent the year building the inner strength to protect them. The shell of this nut is so hard, in fact, and contains its treasure so well, that it was the inspiration for the phrase “in a nutshell.” Born under the sign of the hazel tree, you also have an inner treasure to offer – the fruits of your knowledge. Your wisdom and ability to communicate ideas make you capable of transforming the thoughts and opinion of others. Be careful how you wield your word wizardry. (from here) and what we all knew:

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the friday five:

1. Do you watch sports? If so, which ones? Sometimes I watch basketball. I can’t watch baseball because inevitably the Cardinals lose if I watch. I swear it’s true.

2. What/who are your favorite sports teams and/or favorite athletes? I’m a trackie, remember, so my fav athletes are track stars, like Michael Johnson and Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Gail Devers.

3. Are there any sports you hate? Hate seems a strong word for how I feel about golf, but I would not play golf unless I had to, eg the boss asks me to.

4. Have you ever been to a sports event? Track meets all the time, obviously…baseball games back in the day. Some college football/soccer/basketball games.

5. Do/did you play any sports (in school or other)? How long did you play? At the risk of repeating myself, you know I ran track…in high school and college, enjoyed every minute except the grueling practices, and wish I was still doing it. I swear I’m going to get back into fitness this winter. I hope. Cross your fingers for me!

Will Turner part deux

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Finally got that scanner I’ve been waiting for. Yay! And to test it I finally got to scan in the Will Turner drawing that I did back in August. Much better than my previous attempt, I think.
Random news:
I’m wearing a violently purple shirt today. But I love it.
The Scottish Games are this weekend. I’m going to go, I hope, as it’s in the park just to the south of the new apartment…
I’ll be at work for a long time yet. Silly ELISAs lasting 6.5 hours.
I’ll be alone all weekend because Leo and Alex are going to (drive to) Philidelphia to meet with one of Alex’s friends, and my parents are going to Indiana to meet with my great-great aunt Jewel. (At least I think she’s my great-great aunt.) I might go see Everest at the Omnimax. I love that film…it was the first IMAX film I remember seeing and the music is great.
I need bookshelves for my room at the apartment. Remember me saying you never know how many books you have until you have to move them?
We now return you to your regularly scheduled surfing.

I know I shouldn’t be disappointed, but…

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come on, you have to admit it would be cool to see all the LotR movies together on one day on the big screen. But alas, I would have had to get the info earlier in the day and actually bought tickets. I’ve noticed this about myself…I’m good at wavering on decisions until the decision is made for me. Meh. I’ll just have to find myself a big screen and watch the EE’s on dvd (which will be out at the time) or see the special engagements of each movie separately. Rats. I let things slip through my fingers. Ah well. It’s money I didn’t need to spend, I suppose.
rant: if there’s enough people to get the screening sold out, where the hell are they??? I find it amazing that I’ve never met any of them out there. Meh. end rant
Hi Alex! Now you don’t have to worry about people laughing at us.

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Season = Autumn
You’re Most Like The Season Autumn …

You’re warm, and the most approachable. You have
that gentle prescence about you. People can
relate to you, and find you easy company.
However it’s likely you’ve been hurt in the
past and it has left you scarred so things can
become rather chilly with you at times. Being
the third Season in, you’re mature, trustworthy
and loyal to your friends but prone to
depression and negative thinking.

Well done… You’re the shy and sensitive season 🙂

?? Which Season Are You ??
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Thank you, May.

Although why he was at the site I’ll never know…

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Was he just looking around for old links? I don’t know quite why people visit the site and then criticize it without looking to see if the error was fixed. Whatever. Thanks to Jay who pointed out that *both* the lyrics and the translation for Imana Nushif, the original song from the Children of Dune soundtrack, are wrong. Of course, you have to note that the post in question was from just after the show aired and no one had proper lyrics yet…much less the site I borrowed them from. Eh. Still a good song. From Brian Tyler : Children Of Dune
Inama Nushif, Music and Lyrics by Brian Tyler
Inama nushif (She is eternal)
Al asir hiy ayish (No malice can touch)
Lia-anni (Singular and ageless)
Zaratha zarati (Perpetually bound)
Hatt al-hudad (Through the tempest)
Al-maahn al-baiid (be it deluge or sand)
Ay-yah idare (A singular voice)
Adamm malum (speaks through the torrent)
Hatt al-hudad (Through the tempest)
Al-maahn al-baiid (be it deluge or sand)
Ay-yah idare (A singular voice)
Adamm malum (speaks through the torrent)
Inama nishuf al a sadarr (Forever her voice sings)
Eann zaratha zarati (through the ages eternally bound)
Kali bakka a tishuf ahatt (Sacrifice is her gift)
Al hudad alman dali (one that cannot be equaled)
Inama nishuf al a sadarr (Forever her voice sings)
Eann zaratha zarati (through the ages eternally bound)
Kali bakka a tishuf ahatt (Sacrifice is her gift)
Al hudad alman dali alia (that Alia will one day equal)
Inama nushif (She is eternal)
Al asir hiy ayish (No malice can touch)
Lia-anni (Singular and ageless)
Zaratha zarati (Perpetually bound)
I repeat, I did not make the earlier translation, I knew it was written in the fiction language of Fremen from the Dune books, I know the composer did all the male vocals and world percussion, etc etc. Stop correcting me on this one!

Weird feeling

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I’m feeling a little depressed and I’m not sure why. I mean, I’ve got this new apartment and all…I guess it’s the spending money that’s worrying me, with all the new bills and such. And I guess I’m a little homesick. And work’s been busy so I’m a little wonky with that. Ah well.
I found Cryptonomicon, btw. It was hiding behind my LotR Fanclub membership kit.

It’s a puzzle

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Hi Leo!