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But I set fire to the rain Watched it pour as I touched your face Let it burn while I cried 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name It's been a rough couple of weeks... |
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| Thursday, August 25th, 2011 |
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But I set fire to the rain Watched it pour as I touched your face Let it burn while I cried 'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name It's been a rough couple of weeks... |
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| Friday, December 17th, 2010 |
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It is with deep sadness that I write this-- I lost my baby girl Tigerlily Socks tonight. I needed to say something more than a facebook status, and I wanted to thank everyone who helped me out when I needed it for her vet bills--you allowed me to have several more precious months with her. I take solace in the fact that she is no longer suffering and will no longer need shots for her diabetes anymore. She had a good life--she was 17 and still as sweet as ever. I think she knew that I was ready to let her go because I didn't want to see her suffer, but she went on her own terms at home before I could get her to the vet. I also take comfort in the fact that I got to say goodbye and hold her so she knew how loved she was. I've had her since I was 10, and it's very hard to think about how she will not be waiting for me when I come home--for two-thirds of my life she has been there. I picked her out as my first pet for me when she was 3 and half months old. She was one of the sweetest cats ever, and I will always love her. I only wish I could have done more for her in the end.  I hope you are running, playing, and being the mighty huntress again baby girl. I will always always love you. <3 |
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| Saturday, July 10th, 2010 |
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Tigerlily: PV:  (I apologize for the bad camera phone pics, but it's whats most readily available.) I thought I would post a cat update--I had hoped to do it sooner but work and frequent vet visits have kept me busy. She is doing well on the insulin so far, but we still have to get her sugar level down, which means one to two day vet visits every week and a half or so to change her amount of insulin, test her sugar and try again. Unfortunately, there is a lot of trial that has to go on, which is more money. Her sugar levels are down to the upper 200s/lower 300s currently (which is down from well above 600). Our target is upper 100s. She requires two shots a day, but is doing ok with them (she is a little sore where she has to get the shots). My other cat is doing well since being on antibiotics for a couple of weeks. Soon, I will have to get her tested again to make sure the kidney and urinary tract infections are gone. The vet has allowed us to give her post-dated checks, but the cost has still been very high and hard to handle. I've taken deferments on my student loans to be able to move that money over to help with the vet bills. Thanks to  chiara_scuro's suggestion in my last kitty post, I have been able to create a button for one click donations (see the end of this post). Once again, I know money is tight for everyone I know, but if anyone can spread the word and even just give a dollar it will help. I am also willing to do stuff for people in trade. I can edit papers, do some accounting work, legal research, research of any type really, cook, bake, clean, etc etc, and I'm willing to trade any of my skills for help in aiding my kitty. I would like to thank all my wonderful friends who have offered me support so far during this trying time. The kind words, donations, and general love and support I've received from you guys is very comforting. I know it's cliche but words simply cannot express the gratitude I have for everyone right now. |
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| Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 |
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Sometimes I just want to scream. On a funny note to make me and Tiffany laugh... ::flashy hands:: DANGER! DANGER! ::flashy hands:: Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah (This update is brought to you by insomnia, the letter M, and the number 9.) |
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| Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007 |
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Dici che il fiume trova la via al mare Che come il fiume giungerai a me Oltre i confini e le terre assetate L'amore giungerà, l'amore E non so più pregare E nell'amore non so più sperare E quell'amore non so più aspettare. |
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| Sunday, September 30th, 2007 |
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It has been decided by Melissa and I that Mary Wollstonecraft is a whore and liked author gang bangs, especially when she was being pounded by Swift (in the ass), Dryden (from the front), and Pope (in the mouth) all at once. That is all. p.s. Swift totally enjoyed smacking her ass with a riding crop, and sometimes Pope too, just for shits and giggles. |
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| Wednesday, April 25th, 2007 |
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Answer One
LJ Stalker Finder From Go-Quiz.com ::gasp:: Your stalker away message wasn't joking! It's always the quiet ones... Answer Two
LJ Stalker Finder From Go-Quiz.com I knew I saw you in the bushes and lurking around corners! Is there anywhere safe in Harrisonburg? Yep... I'm procrastinating homework, work, and housework. |
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| Tuesday, April 10th, 2007 |
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And I contest the teddy bear thing. =P |
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| Friday, September 15th, 2006 |
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...in the past three weeks since being back at school... * Indian/South Asian literature really intrigues me, and so far the class has been very enjoyable. I'm interested to see what else I will be reading this semester. * Apparently some school systems tried to ban the teaching of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the 1980's on the premise that the act of teaching it was a hate crime. * "God invented man because he was disappointed in the monkey." ~Mark Twain * I still have a fondness for interesting chairs, which was proved by my newest addition of a plush black swivel chair. * Old driving habits have not completely left me, like flooring it when my passenger yells, "Just floor it, we can make it!", or driving with my foot out the window. * I still dislike cooking for just me... I need to like leftovers more. * My thesis is interesting, but I wish I wasn't already behind. I can't say my comps reading is interesting, but I'm even farther behind on that. * I can still run across the street and dodge cars in nearly 6 inch heels. * I enjoy living alone, and only having to deal with my crap. * It's been a blast hanging out with the second year grad kids again and getting to know the first years. I for see lots of drinking in the future. * Some of those old demons are rearing their ugly heads again. I hate when baggage I thought I'd left behind shows up on my front door step. * I can't wait to be able to read what I want to and not what I have to. * Overall, things have been fairly good recently even if busy. |
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| Sunday, September 3rd, 2006 |
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| I'm back at school for my last year as a graduate student, and things are already busy in the first week. However, last night I housed the first party of the year, and it went off really well. A lot of the first and second years showed up and that rocked. The purple duck made an appearance at the party. For those of you who know the duck... he is still a whore, and people love him. I may have to cart him to class with me on Thursday night and just sit him in a desk. I had a blast last night, but now I have to go read two novels. So, the work continues. | ||||||
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| Wednesday, July 26th, 2006 |
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So, it seems like everytime I want to update this thing, I always end up sidetracked… then it’s a couple weeks after the fact, so here is a big update… ( The Sister's WeddingCollapse ) ( Grief- 'I like the stars...it's the illusion of permanence. I can pretend that things last...that lives last longer than moments.'Collapse ) |
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| Thursday, June 29th, 2006 |
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So, I had intended to update about the con and everything shortly after it was over, but life kind of got in the way. But here is a brief bullet type update: ~ AMA rocked… I was reminded of why this is the con that made me want to go to more, and now it has made me want to staff more. ~ Staffing was fun, but busy (finally real staff not poser staff =P)… my dealer’s seemed to like me, and it made me feel good when some of them hugged me before leaving and asked me what the next con I would be at (and if I was staffing it). =) ~ I got to see old friends and make new ones, which is always a blast… all of which are awesome people, who I can’t wait to see again. ~ Sunday night staff party, I got tipsy because Seth makes fantastic 151 rum strawberry daiquiris with rum whipped cream, and because of how I make my screwdrivers—mad props to Seth’s bartending skills. I didn’t go home until like 6 something Monday morning. ~ I was called trouble more times in four days than I think I have been in months… though I can’t deny that adjective. =) ~ Two words: Filthy Assistant ~ Diners at 4am carry good hash browns ~ My contact solution became the communal one (as 5 people needed to use it over like 2 days) ~ Messing with a cowboy’s mind, who is totally out of his element, for my amusement and other’s, is priceless. ~ 2 new shot glasses: one with Mugen and one with Jin ~ I love going to conventions, and I am reminded of this after each one. I can’t wait until the next one. AMA totally rocks my socks. I just need to remember to actually take more pictures. Only bad sides were the Marriott (with the bellhop I almost decked), cowboys, and some issues with the convention center—but the positives so outweigh any negatives. In other life news (the reason I have been so busy): my sister’s wedding is in a little over a week, and I am running around like crazy trying to help get the final preparations finished. And, I’m still trying to catch up on the workload I let pile up before the con. I should hopefully have a little more breathing room soon. |
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| Thursday, June 8th, 2006 |
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Ooooh look, a double dosage of questions ( Round 1Collapse ) ( Round 2Collapse ) |
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| Sunday, May 7th, 2006 |
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So, I have finished my first year of grad school, and all I can say is I am fucking exhausted mixed with some relief. This past month has been hellacious between the work I had to get done and the internal politics bullshit/ drama occurring within the department. Hopefully I will have more of an update later or something after catching up on sleep. However, I will leave you with some fun. This is why I should not click on links sent by drunk friends at almost 3 in the morning That thing is damn near hypnotic and addictive when sleep deprived. ::wanders off to crash, hopefully I make it to my bed:: |
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| Saturday, April 8th, 2006 |
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Sometimes, I really do love a good thunderstorm. Tonight I went out and walked around/ played in this magnificent storm. It was raining hard enough to get me soaking wet, but not enough to be a torrential downpour, which is near perfect. Walking around barefoot listening to the thunder and watching the lightening streak across the sky felt so refreshing. I love spring and summer storms, such a good way to spend a lazy Friday evening. I'm sure my neighbors probably think I am crazy now, but it was so worth it. I suggest everyone should at the very least walk around barefoot in a storm once, feel the wet grass/ground beneath your feet, and just experience the difference in the air. Do it. (My sister told me I am crazy for doing it, and that I am going to get struck by lightening one of these days. =P ) |
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| Saturday, April 1st, 2006 |
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I think I am one of the few people who likes to be, or does not mind being drunk dialed by friends. I get called more often then not because I am up so obscenely late every night, but it makes for such great stories, especially when they forget the conversation. =P I have now been drunk-dialed from all the timezones in the continental US. Thanks for the call tonight Baka-love, and Happy 21st Birthday. =) I would also like to send a shout out to Puffbootles. =) (Where your ex-boyfriend came up with that name, I will never guess, but its hilarious.) |
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| Sunday, March 12th, 2006 |
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| You know you have good friends when they are willing to jello wrestle with you in an inflatable pool. | ||||||
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| Monday, March 6th, 2006 |
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Wandering around in bookstores is good for my soul. I have quite a few books to add to my list of things I want to read, now all I need to do is find the time for free-reading—hopefully this summer. I have to say that I find great ironies in what books are placed next to others because of the alphabetical listings in the fiction section. Overall, that was a well spent two hours tonight. ( Behind the cut, because who really wants to read me babbling about the past 23 years of my life? (p.s. this is the promised reflective journal entry from my previous entry)Collapse ) |
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| Tuesday, February 28th, 2006 |
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Just wanted to let everyone know, I am indeed alive. To answer all the voicemails, emails, and text messages (all of which I greatly appreciate--makes me feel loved), no I did not die, nor was I carried away by zombies, or eaten by plaque (that was an original concept), and finally I did not descend into hell to initiate a takeover. However, I was at home in Richmond with crappy to no internet access, and I spent most of my time either sleeping or hallucinating with brief moments of lucidness in between. I'm back at school, but still sore and dizzy from the meds. Hopefully my recovery will start happening faster and I will feel better soon. I hope everyone is doing well. Coming soon (when I have free time and can sit at the computer long enough): con report and birthday musings + life observations while on narcotic painkillers. |
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| Tuesday, February 21st, 2006 |
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This past weekend was fabulous, I had SO much fun at Katsucon. Hopefully I will get a con recap post up here soon. Unfortunately, since I have been back at school, I have been doing lots of work because of my wisdom teeth being removed on Friday, which means I will be practically comatose all weekend. Blah. However, there were a few things about con I wanted to post now, since who knows how long it will actually take me to post everything. (There will be shameless plugs for other people, you have been forewarned.) I got to see Studio Tavicat again, and they were super nice just like last year. I purchased quite a bit of stuff from their table (actually I spent the most money there), and their artwork continues to amaze me. I know a lot of you who read my journal also read manga. You all need to check out their manga Shutterbox. I said it last year and I will say it again, go buy all three volumes now! Most of you on my friends list will love it. Check them out in lj shutterbox. There you can find some sample pictures and links that will take you to even more. You know you want to. The dances were awesome. I have not danced so much in a very long time. It left me feeling old and broken, but it was so worth it. I had so much fun. Time for shameless plug number 2. djluminal was the dj for Saturday night, and it has been awhile since I have heard a dj that really rocked. Awhile ago when I was wanting music, a lot of you gave me great suggestions, now I am returning the favor. Check him out. His lj page should supply you with good samples. GO LISTEN! ::raises fist in threatening manner::I had a blast running into friends I hadn't seen in awhile and making new ones at Katsucon. I highly suggest all of the anime fans on my friends page to go to a con, it is so worth the money. Okay, I have to head to class. I hope everyone is doing well. Check out the above links, (you know I only shamelessly plug stuff I really like). |
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crushed.
devastated.
exhausted.
blah.
discontent.
cracked out.
sleepy.
apathetic.
thirsty.
happy.
busy.
awake.
restless.
content.
blank.
insomnia.
in pain.
devious.