Dragoncon?
Would anyone like to go to Dragoncon with me? I just found out today that the person I was going with can't go, and I should have some room. I have a room in the Hyatt for Thursday-Saturday nights and in another hotel for Sunday (it's a few blocks away). I'm trying to get Sunday in the Hyatt as well, but there are never any cancellations when I call. I went by myself last year, but I think it would be fun to go with other people again. It's on Labor day weekend. The website link is here if you're curious about the guests or price.

Current Mood: hopeful

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I was flipping through channels Friday and saw You Again on TV. I miss when Kristen Bell was in good things. I got a sudden urge to rewatch Veronica Mars, so I put in the DVDs. I marathoned through the first four discs. I forgot how freaking awesome the show is, and I've forgotten most of the plot (I still remembered who killed Lilly, but not much else) so it's like watching the episodes again for the first time. I'm currently on the second season. It's nice revisiting the show, I haven't seen it since I bought the DVDs. Why didn't you get a fourth season?

Maybe I need to do Buffy/Angel next. Most of my shows are finished for the summer, I'd have a bit of time to rewatch. There are a lot of episodes (particularly of Angel) that I've only seen once.

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Ok, I'm really starting to get pissed off. I didn't get paid for my hours on the week of December 26th, so I let the front office know. I have all my check stubs from the last year saved, so I was sure I didn't get one. They said that they would send me a new copy of the check and stop payment on the original. They gave me another copy, which I cashed. I just got a letter from the bank saying that they stopped payment on the January 9th check, THE WRONG FUCKING WEEK! I gave them the specific date that was missing and they still couldn't fix it! You didn't pay me, and then you fuck up fixing it, and now I have to go back and get it straightened out again! Damn it!

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Sherlock!
I absolutely loved this week's episode of Sherlock! Thanks for the great birthday gift BBC!

Honestly, I think that this might be my favorite episode so far. I always liked the source story (it was actually my introduction into Sherlock Holmes books), and I really enjoyed what they did with the episode. I think the writing was particularly good this week too.

I also watched the Graham Norton show last night. Martin Freeman was on the show. I particularly liked his comment about having a "one pack" in Love Actually, when he was compared to Gerard Butler in 300 (who was also on the show).

Looking forward to next week, hopefully it will be good. I'm a little concerned with the episode's writer, especially after his last effort writing for Sherlock. I'm also sad that it will be over after next week, at least until Series 3.

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Before the day is over, Happy Birthday Sherlock Holmes!

Only missed mine by two days, dang it. ^_^

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Happy new year to everyone!

Is anyone going to Ichiban Con this year? I was planning on going (probably for a day), and I wanted to know when everyone might be there. I have the whole weekend off (including Friday), so let me know if you're planning to go a specific day.

I went to see Sherlock: Game of Shadows with Heather on Tuesday and liked it. I actually think I liked it better than the first one.

I'm still a bit giddy from the new BBC Sherlock episode. Looking forward to the next episode, which airs on my birthday. Pretty awesome present, don't you think?

Gabby, I still need to know some ideas for Christmas gifts. Let me know if you think of something.

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New shows
Anyone else watching Ringer? I'm really enjoying it so far. I always want to know what happens next, and the episode is over before you know it. It's good to see SMG back on tv.

I'm also liking the Secret Circle. I'm curious about what's going on, and what their parents did in the past. Has anyone seen it?

I'm looking forward to Fringe tonight too. I want to see how they'll resolve the season finale, or if it will be resolved. It's one of those shows that didn't really grab me until the second season, when it became incredible. I'm really hoping that it doesn't get cancelled. And why are so many shows I want to see playing on Friday?!

I have a lot of conflicting shows airing this year. I really need my own dvr instead of sharing one. I'm always at work when it airs, and occasionally things I record get vetoed.

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Ok, had fun at the con. Unfortunately, was not able to get Charlaine Harris' autograph as it conflicted with photo ops I was doing, and it was only on Friday. Sorry! I did, however, get the other autographs I was asked to get.

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Dragoncon?
Does anyone want to go to Dragoncon this weekend and need somewhere to stay? I'm the only one going apparentally and I have room. Just let me know if you'd be interested.

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Random stuff
Apparentally, Borders is closing for good. They're having sales if anyone's interested. It makes me sad, but they made several mistakes (like not embracing the E readers like Barnes and Noble did). So now this makes two of the places I've worked at closed for good.

Went to see Horrible Bosses, Friends with Benefits (with Jennifer) and Harry Potter (with Mom) two weeks ago. I went to see Captain America with my cousins when they were visiting. I went to Grandfather mountain briefly with them, but I had to leave to go to work.

They have the photo ops up for Dragon Con. I've been looking to see which one's I want to do this year. I'm looking forward to being in a con hotel, you can watch some of the panels without the wait in line in your room. I think I've talked Eric into waiting to get his ticket at the door because of the three hour wait for preregistered people (on the hottest day of the con too) last year.

I still don't have my hall opened at work, but I think they might open it today. The other halls are almost filled up, and I know we're supposed to get an admission on my hall today. We had four yesterday, and I ended up doing most of the work on those.

I ran over a piece of tire from an 18 wheeler on Friday and knocked part of the front of the car down (underneath the car). I'm glad it didn't bust a tire or something. Dad has it rigged up with duct tape so I can still drive it. I have to get an estimate so the insurance can cover it though.

Helped mom shuck and silk the corn Sunday. I think every ear I picked up had a worm at the top of the ear. I had to cut the tops off fast to keep from touching them. I keep yelling, "Ahh, worm!" and threw some of them to mom's side. She doesn't seem to mind the worms.

We have a virus on my computer. It pisses me off. I'm using my brother's computer right now.

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Overall, a pretty good weekend. My new cousin was born on Friday the 13th at 4:33 am. I think I'll get to see her when we go to Raleigh for Animazement. I'm going to try to visit on Thursday since there's not much to do on Thursdays.

Went to see Bridesmaids on Saturday. It's really funny. I laughed so hard I cried. Then I went to Joe's surprise birthday party and got to hang out with everyone. Had fun talking to De about Sherlock. It's nice to talk to someone who's actually seen it. It was fun seeing everyone again.

Today I went to see Thor with Jennifer and Meagan, plus we ate at Wild Wok. Thor was really good too. I do wish I had brushed up on my Norse mythology, I can't remember much about it. I can remember the Greek mythology better. Also, new Game of Thrones tonight, yay! It's looks like next week's episode has things I haven't read yet, or maybe they've been added.

I hope work doesn't suck, they've shut down one hall and given the other halls additional patients. Friday was awful, everyone moved around and I spent half the shift trying to sort out all the paperwork.

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My cousin is in labor! I'm excited, hopefully I'll be able to visit on Sunday. She might have had the baby already, they had to induce labor. I still haven't heard anything yet. It will be weird if she's born on Friday the 13th though.

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Ok, just watched the first episode of Game of Thrones. Freaking awesome so far. Did anyone else see it? I've been able to follow the relationships so far, so hopefully I won't get lost. The direwolf pups are also extremely cute.

I have the books, but I haven't read them yet. I'm sorely tempted to get them out of my 'to read' pile and start on the first one now.

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Memes!
The books I'm reading: One of the Dresden Files, Small Favor by Jim Butcher. I only read it at work on break, and since I've not had a break in a while I haven't read much.

The books I'm writing: I don't write anything but nurse's notes.

The book I love the most: I have no idea. I've read the Harry Potter books, Lord of the Rings and the Dark is Rising sequence numerous times, plus Robin Mckinley's books and the Nightrunner series. It's too hard to just pick one.

The last book I received as a gift: Cethe by Becca Abbott, maybe? I usually buy them myself.

The last book I gave as a gift: The new Robin Mckinley book, but I haven't given the gift yet.

The nearest book: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (everyone needs to read this (The Hungar Games) series!)

The last book I bought myself: The newest House of Night novel, I think. I still haven't read it.



1. Pick 15 of your favorite movies.
2. Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie.
3. Post them here for everyone to guess.
4. Strike out when someone guesses correctly, and put who guessed it and the movie.
5. NO GOOGLING/using IMDb search functions.

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Yay, Misha Collins has been announced for Dragon Con this year! They have some pretty awesome guests so far this year, I just hope that they don't cancel.

Oh, and I'm almost caught up on Chuck, I've just got the latest episode to watch and I'll be ready to watch the new episodes when they air. Woo hoo!

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Holy crap, it's snowing! Huge flakes too. It's laying a little bit. I'm glad I don't have to go to work until Monday.

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New book...
Just started reading Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins last night. Really awesome series if anyone's looking for something new to read. It's set in the future where North America's divided into districts. Each district is required to give a tribute of a boy and a girl to participate in the hunger games, where they fight to the death until the last person is left alive, and it's televised for everyone to watch. I don't think that gives too much away, but I really recommend the book.

I've already got the the new two books ready when I finish this one. Also I think there's supposed to be a movie at some point.

I'm also really confused by the Voyage of the Dawn Treader trailer. And why did Caspian lose his really annoying accent and exchange it for an English accent? I don't recognise a lot of the parts I saw. Did they even read the book? I do need to reread it though, it's been a while since I have and it's kind of fuzzy in my memory.

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Happy birthday to Gabby!!! Yay!!!

Hope you'll come to Harry Potter with us tomorrow. ^_^

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Congratulations to Kim and Joe on the birth of their son Damian Akira yesterday! I'll be going to see them tomorrow, and I'll try to post pictures.

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Back from Dragoncon. Had fun, will do a full report with pictures once I figure out how to upload them. ^_^ We're planning on going next year, and hopefully staying in one of the con hotels. They play several of the main panels on the hotel channel and it would definately be worth it to not wait in line for everything. I also want to buy one of the dvds from this year, but I'm not sure if you have to buy them when you're there or if you can get them online.

Back to work tomorrow. >_

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