Hello 2010. I need a haircut.
- 13:10 @halfgoon You mean prawns. Prawns sir. #
- 14:49 @halfgoon Now say it in a South African accent. #
- 17:26 Just overheard someone telling their kid a dalek is from Star Wars?!!? #
- 20:03 Who remembers that Macworld (or was it WWDC?) when MacRumors was hacked and they posted Steve Jobs is dead in the live feed. That was funny! #
- 20:45 What's with all the orange outside dudes? I took a photo, but the camera auto-corrected the white balance, knowing something is wrong. #
- 20:54 @nickforge It's been grey over this part of Melbourne all day and it turned orange (and is now red) about an hour ago. #
- 21:01 And now it pisses down rain and the orange is gone. Probably was dust like @kjmci said. #
- 23:49 @thingamabobby The safety word is "hibiscus" - if you should need it. #
- 00:15 Going to bed before idiots on the Internet make me break things. #
It has been, she says thoughtfully, an interesting year.
This time last year I was... well, that's not my story to tell, and it appears that it is no longer a part of my world, however...
Here I lounge, on a different bed (mine), working from a different laptop (mine), in a different house (not mine). A few years ago I would have laughed at you to hear that, with all the different things vying for my attention this NYE, I would have chosen to stay home. I would've laughed at the same things about Halloween this year as well. Times, circumstances change, things change, and each year is different from the last; a perfect seashell in someone's eyes, though perhaps ugly to others.
This year brought a lot of change, that's for sure.
I moved into a new house with friends, lost my old laptop (Clotho died), gained a shiny new netbook and a lot of second-hand hardware, joined Bella Donna and made my return to Faire, lost my beloved job, spent a few months trying not to freak out about unemployment, watched the launch of several interesting hacker endeavors, sewed up a storm, loved, lost, lost fifteen pounds, loved and stuck, rejoined the ranks of the employed, gained that fifteen back ( :( ), and began once again to consider the merits of cohabitation (after lots and lots of unpleasant memories were expunged). I went to Denver for Christmas. First time I haven't gone home for the holidays. I met his parents; they're really nice.
Somewhere in there I fell off the world, and for that I apologize.
I can't even begin to compile a highlights reel of the last... um, is it four now? Four months that I've glossed over and completely neglected to write about. If you have entertaining questions, please don't hesitate to ask. The Job and the Boyfriend are eating up my time something fierce and unexpected, and my desire to write has been atrophying except that I want to keep in touch with so many of you.
I do miss writing for myself, but that will just have to wait, methinks. Apologies folks. I can't explain it fully, but right now my job-writing has a much higher non-personal precedence than my fiction.
And yes, I really do love my job that much. I really do think that this is worth it.
So, yes. I'm curled up in bed tonight snuggling with one of his t-shirts, missing him, but happy he's enjoying himself with friends. I can't say that I didn't do the same: the backyard was an amazing sight of tiki glory, unfortunately situated in December, and there was good food and lots and lots of booze. I should probably have some water now. Yeah.
Just a second.
Man, San Jose water is terrible. It'll keep me from dying of dehydration, at least though. And it's nearly 3am, and time for some sleeping, I think. I find myself both stressed out by and strangely content with life, and that's really just how I best thrive.
Happy New Year, all of you.
This time last year I was... well, that's not my story to tell, and it appears that it is no longer a part of my world, however...
Here I lounge, on a different bed (mine), working from a different laptop (mine), in a different house (not mine). A few years ago I would have laughed at you to hear that, with all the different things vying for my attention this NYE, I would have chosen to stay home. I would've laughed at the same things about Halloween this year as well. Times, circumstances change, things change, and each year is different from the last; a perfect seashell in someone's eyes, though perhaps ugly to others.
This year brought a lot of change, that's for sure.
I moved into a new house with friends, lost my old laptop (Clotho died), gained a shiny new netbook and a lot of second-hand hardware, joined Bella Donna and made my return to Faire, lost my beloved job, spent a few months trying not to freak out about unemployment, watched the launch of several interesting hacker endeavors, sewed up a storm, loved, lost, lost fifteen pounds, loved and stuck, rejoined the ranks of the employed, gained that fifteen back ( :( ), and began once again to consider the merits of cohabitation (after lots and lots of unpleasant memories were expunged). I went to Denver for Christmas. First time I haven't gone home for the holidays. I met his parents; they're really nice.
Somewhere in there I fell off the world, and for that I apologize.
I can't even begin to compile a highlights reel of the last... um, is it four now? Four months that I've glossed over and completely neglected to write about. If you have entertaining questions, please don't hesitate to ask. The Job and the Boyfriend are eating up my time something fierce and unexpected, and my desire to write has been atrophying except that I want to keep in touch with so many of you.
I do miss writing for myself, but that will just have to wait, methinks. Apologies folks. I can't explain it fully, but right now my job-writing has a much higher non-personal precedence than my fiction.
And yes, I really do love my job that much. I really do think that this is worth it.
So, yes. I'm curled up in bed tonight snuggling with one of his t-shirts, missing him, but happy he's enjoying himself with friends. I can't say that I didn't do the same: the backyard was an amazing sight of tiki glory, unfortunately situated in December, and there was good food and lots and lots of booze. I should probably have some water now. Yeah.
Just a second.
Man, San Jose water is terrible. It'll keep me from dying of dehydration, at least though. And it's nearly 3am, and time for some sleeping, I think. I find myself both stressed out by and strangely content with life, and that's really just how I best thrive.
Happy New Year, all of you.
Tweets from @Madison_the_Dog- 08:36 It's SNOWING!! That means it's time for RUNNING!! Plus it's New Year's Eve... whatever THAT means! ;-) #
- 08:47 For about ten seconds, we were all ready to run to EWR, but then the eyebank canceled. :-( #
- 09:37 We tried to get a picture in the snow, but the camera was too cold to work. :-( #
- 10:42 twitpic.com/w1fxc - Back 2 chillaxing... very important 4 keeping my coat nice & shiny! #
- 15:47 David's been pretty good abt hiding me from his bosses, but he hadda cage me while 1 of them wanted him 2 give him a lift. #
- 02:09 Still not sure why I got caged 2night. David said s'thing abt seeing Beatles @ the Casino. But if that was it, y didn't he just eat them? #
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173.snc3/20053_241030696472_34729731472_ 3035987_840073_n.jpg # - 08:58 @burnlab @t0ybreaker glad you enjoyed your stay in the South. #southernhospitality #
- 12:02 would Optimous' production number be considered a Prime Number? #
- 12:50 Happy 2525 y'all #manisstillalive #
- 14:19 yup, I'm going to be at work at midnight :( #
- 00:14 have a Crappy Old Year everybody #
Today:
- 19:07 #10yearsago I was at a youth hostel in Jerusalem waiting for the clock to strike 12. Many in town were waiting for the apocalypse. Not I! #
- 21:54 NYE dinner of the now flic.kr/p/7rZMgK #
It's the new year. We're all celebrating the passing of 2009, and new situations in 2010. There are thousands of people, fellow Americans, overseas, for whom nothing will change tomorrow, or the next day, or the next day. I'm speaking of our Fighting Men and Women in Theatre overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. Raise a toast to them tonight: they're the ones guaranteeing you have the freedom to raise that glass.
Also, call a cab, don't drink and drive. Your freedoms (hard won by those Fighting Men and Women) can't be enjoyed if you're not alive to enjoy them.
Also, call a cab, don't drink and drive. Your freedoms (hard won by those Fighting Men and Women) can't be enjoyed if you're not alive to enjoy them.
- 14:56 Are there any good Australian car forums, or wiki's around? #
- 15:06 @alaero toyota - I found this au.toyotaownersclub.com - but seems a bit crappy. #
- 15:16 @TheMissionMan just wanted to browse around and stop being such a newbie when it comes to car related issues #
- 15:23 @TheMissionMan I just feel so disconnected from the car when I drive it. Like I don't know what it's doing, all the bits and pieces. #
- 17:00 @kahlerisms It seems to me that most car forums are full of illiterate guys doing stupid things to good cars - not just motoring chat. #
- 17:32 @alaero haha, I don't think you've done anything stupid to your car? There's no shitty looking lights or grills. #
- 20:52 Unplugged all the appliances in the house except the fridge. I hate storms. #
- 22:27 Holy fuck, Myron!! #
- 22:32 There's never enough Francis Greenslade on TV. #
- 22:34 It's the same theme as from a previous Micallef production! #
- 22:39 I agree. I mean, he saved that kids life afterall. Subway and Pepsi for all! #knighthoodforshaunmicallef #
- 22:56 Hello Francis. How's your knee? img.ly/jVh #
1. What did you do in 2009 that you'd never done before?
Dealt with my father dating.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't really make New Year's Resolutions anymore.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, my friend Joel's wife had their baby, Ari, in August, and a good friend just discovered she's pregnant.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My friend Christy died.
5. What countries did you visit?
Nowhere new.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Peace of mind. Happiness.
7. What date(s) from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Nothing really.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Again, nothing really. Progress was made, but no real achievements were had.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Continued to not finish my MA.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just your minor colds and depression.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets back to the US for my Dad's surgery and![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif)
djen's wedding.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Einat's, Jenn's, my sister's.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Dan's. Temporarily Margot's.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Flights, food, rent, booze.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting finished with everything, but then that didn't happen.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"Best I Ever Had" by Drake
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? About the same, maybe a little happier, although last year I did have better NYE plans.
ii. thinner or fatter? about the same.
iii. richer or poorer? the same.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Finishing my thesis.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Crying. Being mad at people.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
At home in Tel Aviv. I made eggnog and had hot cocoa with a friend.
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Nope.
22. How many one-night stands?
None.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Dollhouse for serious, for dramedy Glee, Secret Life of the American Teenager for sheer hilariousness.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope.
25. What was the best book you read?
Good Question! Possession by A.S. Byatt. It's AMAZING.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady Gaga. I can't help it, I love her, she's so fun.
27. What did you want and get?
Erm.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
An Education. Seriously, it's amazing.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 28, and had dinner with friends.
30. What is at least one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Finish my gd thesis.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Lazy but with more mascara.
32. What kept you sane? Friends, celexa, remeron, booze.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Chuck Bass, Michael Cera, Seth Rogan, Puck on Glee.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Gay Marriage.
35. Who did you miss the most this year?
Dustin, Nicci, the NY Gals.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Yorg, but it was slim pickins this year.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
The amount that you care about something is not the amount of control you have over it.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
And I'll act like I have faith and like that faith never ends
But I really just have friends.
Dar Williams "My Friends"
Dealt with my father dating.
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I don't really make New Year's Resolutions anymore.
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, my friend Joel's wife had their baby, Ari, in August, and a good friend just discovered she's pregnant.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My friend Christy died.
5. What countries did you visit?
Nowhere new.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Peace of mind. Happiness.
7. What date(s) from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Nothing really.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Again, nothing really. Progress was made, but no real achievements were had.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Continued to not finish my MA.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Just your minor colds and depression.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Plane tickets back to the US for my Dad's surgery and
djen's wedding. 12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Einat's, Jenn's, my sister's.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
Dan's. Temporarily Margot's.
14. Where did most of your money go?
Flights, food, rent, booze.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Getting finished with everything, but then that didn't happen.
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"Best I Ever Had" by Drake
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? About the same, maybe a little happier, although last year I did have better NYE plans.
ii. thinner or fatter? about the same.
iii. richer or poorer? the same.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Finishing my thesis.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Crying. Being mad at people.
20. How did you spend Christmas?
At home in Tel Aviv. I made eggnog and had hot cocoa with a friend.
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Nope.
22. How many one-night stands?
None.
23. What was your favorite TV program?
Dollhouse for serious, for dramedy Glee, Secret Life of the American Teenager for sheer hilariousness.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
Nope.
25. What was the best book you read?
Good Question! Possession by A.S. Byatt. It's AMAZING.
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Lady Gaga. I can't help it, I love her, she's so fun.
27. What did you want and get?
Erm.
28. What was your favorite film of this year?
An Education. Seriously, it's amazing.
29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 28, and had dinner with friends.
30. What is at least one thing that would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Finish my gd thesis.
31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Lazy but with more mascara.
32. What kept you sane? Friends, celexa, remeron, booze.
33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Chuck Bass, Michael Cera, Seth Rogan, Puck on Glee.
34. What political issue stirred you the most?
Gay Marriage.
35. Who did you miss the most this year?
Dustin, Nicci, the NY Gals.
36. Who was the best new person you met?
Yorg, but it was slim pickins this year.
37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009:
The amount that you care about something is not the amount of control you have over it.
38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
And I'll act like I have faith and like that faith never ends
But I really just have friends.
Dar Williams "My Friends"
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- 15:19 Hanging out with David in his room while he looks for additional income opportunities. I miss the driving excitement now. :-( #
- 18:41 Taking a bit of a "time out" in the cage; David said I was getting a bit too "chewy". I am NOT a happy camper! :-( #
- 21:52 David says, every time he fears underfeeding my cats, he remembers that they somehow manage to poo their own body weight every day. :-p #
- 22:32 David suspects that I'm eating the caulking from the bathroom. I'll never tell! ;-) #
- 22:37 I hadn't realized just how much I'd missed my cats while I was out driving, last few days. Max & I like 2 groom each other while it's quiet. #
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