Until wedding.

5.8- va. Wtf.

Batter down for hurricane this weekend and apocalypse next month.

The fiance and I have gone vegan for Lent, and in an effort to figure out what works for us as we go along, I've begun blogging about it.

Anyone is welcome to read, I'll be updating it as I have time.

Lent-ils! 

:)

I know I don't post much, but privacy settings really get my goat. Easy changed privacy settings of all it's users without notification. You are now searchable by email with your real name coming up. Additionally when you are searched by name or email it shows your purchase history even if you have not left feedback. Furthermore you are searchable on google by real name to show purchase history.

Full scoop here: http://arstechnica.com/web/news/2011/03/etsy-users-irked-after-buyers-purchases-exposed-to-the-world.ars

Already changed my privacy settings, etc.

Thank you elkor 

The Five Love Languages

My primary love languages are probably
Physical Touch and Quality Time.

Complete set of results

Physical Touch:		9
Quality Time:		9
Acts of Service:		7
Words of Affirmation:		4
Receiving Gifts:		1

Information

Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.

Take the quiz


Physical Touch

This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face–they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive.

Hey all. I was turned onto this particular LJ by a friend who pointed to this help_haiti Artist Offerings.
Basically it is artists offering their work/commissions to the highest bidder on the post (for them) and donating their proceeds to the Relief effort. There are 7 pages of people offering so far, and I'm really impressed.

If you or anyone else wants to partake, I'm including the info below. Cross post as much as your heart desires!!!

http://community.livejournal.com/help_haiti/822.html

help_haiti 

Me myself, I'm going for doing: http://community.livejournal.com/help_haiti/1571.html

Entry tags:

offering

Offering Artistry
If you would like to offer art (other than icons/wallpapers/journal-or-site-layouts)

such as fanart, original art, tattoo designs, tarot card designs, prints, something you've already created, cartoons, sculpture or 3-D art, art for the winning bidder's fic, an art critique, a fanvid, jewelry or photography, please use the template below to offer your artistry.

Since we are going to have a second round of auctions later this winter, the goal for this round will be for things that can be delivered by February 14, although if you want to offer something with a later delivery date, please indicate that in the Additional Info section. Also, if you are offering more than one item, or would like to indicate a "reserve" of up to $50, please indicate so in the Additional Info section.

This auction will close on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at approximately noon Eastern Standard Time.

Bidding Rules

Bid by commenting to the Offering post.

Bids must be raised by at least a dollar per bid

Please do not delete comment containing a bid - if you have an issue, please comment to your bid explaining what happened, or contact a Comm mod.

How to Offer
Please list the type of item and fandom (if relevant) in the Subject to your post.

Paste the following into the Comment window and fill in the non-optional spaces.

Entry tags:

offering

Offering Artistry
If you would like to offer art (other than icons/wallpapers/journal-or-site-layouts)

such as fanart, original art, tattoo designs, tarot card designs, prints, something you've already created, cartoons, sculpture or 3-D art, art for the winning bidder's fic, an art critique, a fanvid, jewelry or photography, please use the template below to offer your artistry.

Since we are going to have a second round of auctions later this winter, the goal for this round will be for things that can be delivered by February 14, although if you want to offer something with a later delivery date, please indicate that in the Additional Info section. Also, if you are offering more than one item, or would like to indicate a "reserve" of up to $50, please indicate so in the Additional Info section.

This auction will close on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at approximately noon Eastern Standard Time.

Bidding Rules

Bid by commenting to the Offering post.

Bids must be raised by at least a dollar per bid

Please do not delete comment containing a bid - if you have an issue, please comment to your bid explaining what happened, or contact a Comm mod.

How to Offer
Please list the type of item and fandom (if relevant) in the Subject to your post.

Paste the following into the Comment window and fill in the non-optional spaces.

Stolen from Fred.  streetfaerie

List of 35 things I will do in 2010.

1. Make at least 5 new friends. I don't care from where.
2. Go to a number of large get-together events. (6 over the year sounds good.)
3. Finish the book House of Leaves.
4. Catch up with my existing friends.
5. Pick up Brazilian Jui Jitsu or Muay Thai.
6. Tone my body.
7. Get flexible!
8. Pick up Church going again.
9. OMG attend a Masquerade with Freddie :D!
10. Buy at least one new cooking toy a month! (Toy referring to implements I need.)
11. Balance my budget and stick to it.
12. Go through my books and donate those I can.
13. Ice skate!
14. Go hiking, hopefully lots!
15. Go to PAX. And maybe Dragoncon or Comicon. Or both.
16. Cosplay at every con I go to.
17. If I keep playing WoW, get good at PvP, uh, again.
18. Get a new computer.
19. Get myself a camera and use it to have albums for memories.
20. Learn scrapbooking.
21. Try to learn a language. Even if it is picking up an old one.
22. Write again. Even if it is short stories and not GRAND NOVELS!
23. Start reading a new series of books and finish ALL of the available ones.
24. Have a date with myself (out) once a month.
25. Collect more artwork/decorating stuff to use in muh room.
26. Try new cooking recipes every month. 2-4 if possible.
27. Learn to love unconditionally, including myself.
28. Take classes again.
29. Apply for financial aid.
30. Find a way to "give back."
31. HAVE AN AWESOME BIRTHDAY!
32. Dance. Maybe take lessons. Otherwise just going out!
33. Garden over the summer.
34. Try to put together my wardrobe.
35. Do one random, nonsensical, spontaneous, reckless, totally "omg you did what" thing.

"Behind that one image bulked others, mysterious bulging items in a dark sack, unseen as yet, but felt. I feared them. I feared how I would have to store them in my brain, plastic explosives or radioactive wastes that would mutate or even wipe out everything else in there."

Welp, Kevin's gone until Christmas and then afterwards until sometime in the summer. After that remains to be seen. I dropped him off this morning and he let me know a few hours ago that he arrived safely.

It is definitely both a QQ day and a day of hope for new beginnings. Mostly QQ (crying) on my part.

Fingers crossed.

Since moving back to NoVa I've been looking to get employed again to settle my debt, and finish my schooling. Today I was told I got a job I really wanted at a child abuse/neglect organization being the assistant to the mental health director. It pays pretty decently, is nearby (7 miles from my house) and has full benefits after a month. I am sooooooo thrilled. I still need to pass all the background checks (of which there are many) but I'm hoping this is a good step onto the right track!
Hurray!