WWLD? -- Diary of a Superheroine

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sharrainchains — Mon, 23 Feb 2004 12:26:33 GMT

I have a virus or food poisoning, so you get to read about what I've been doing in between trying to work at home, to deal with bill-collectors on the phone, and to practice for the Olympic tryouts (sprinting to the bathroom):

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	sharrainchains User Number: 1139729 Date Created:06/24/2003 Number of Posts: 409
Sharrainchains is one of LJ's many cartoon superheroines and Drama Magnates/Magnets[?]. She seeks to save LJ and the world from the villainy of those who talk in theaters, mispronounce the word coupon, and wear their bottoms on their shoulders.
Strengths: She is super-intelligent, pragmatic and romantic, bloody-mindedly determined, able to rise to challenges, a great hostess, and a survivor.
Weaknesses: She fears insects/rats/commitment/ abandonment; goes berserk over lies or disloyalty; and cannot handle chores involving stamps/vacuums/trash bags.
Special Skills: She generates enough heat to cause spontaneous combustion, swims like a fish, sees in the dark, and has a hypnotic voice.
Weapons: Corrosive words and dangerous curves.
Motto: WWLD: What would Lara Do?

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	Nymph of Cups sharrainchains
A coy nymph waits in a pool of water, half turned to best display her charms.
Divinatory Meanings: Sharrainchains (the nymph of cups) is a card of complacent liquidity - with the strength, beauty, seductiveness, and bounty of the ocean.
Reversed: Like the ocean when moved, the nymph of cups can wreck 'ships, erode patience and confidence, and drown you and herself in an emotional storm.
Element: Water

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Clearly the result of a lifetime spend reading the Wrong Sort of Books...

sharrainchains — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 21:03:37 GMT

Jolly good, wot! Anyone for tennis? That'll be ten ponies, guv. You're the epitome of everything that is english. Yey :) Hoist that Union Jack!

How British are you?

this quiz was made by alanna

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Singalong with Sharra...

sharrainchains — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 16:40:40 GMT

SHARRAINCHAINS'S PROJECT PITCHFORK SONG LYRIC IS

everything is changing
a constant flow
our existence - a photograph
the time - like slow-motion
did someone realize
that our life is based
on the history we've been taught
we are living the results of a lie
fundamental facts
have been changed and changed
again by the ......
and we keep their lie alive
why don't you go on
to kiss the ring on the finger
of the hand
which turned your existence to hell

~ "Existence" from Daimonion

created by xianvox and oizys

Lemming again...

sharrainchains — Thu, 08 Jan 2004 19:45:05 GMT

Cribbed from many (most lately elissa_carey</lj>:

Sharrainchains in Control Ought Delete

In this compelling travesty, sharrainchains (Gwyneth Paltrow) is an elite FBI agent with a three movie deal. She promises to protect ivorydamsel (Salma Hayek) before the seemingly innocent mizbuffy (Halle Berry) gets to her. With guns blazing, she sneaks into Mizbuffy's submarine, twenty-two days too late. This picture tells a thousand words. Most of them are interjections.

Produced by ianiceboy

::giggle::

Superheroine dressing room

sharrainchains — Tue, 23 Dec 2003 18:41:24 GMT

I am trying on the following, thanks to deza</lj>:

Name: [Still TBD - Aoife? The Siren?]
Secret Identity: Bridget Elliot Singleton
Special Power: Super-intelligence and spunkiness combined with ability to swim like a mermaid, glow hot enough to cause spontaneous combustion around her, and hypnotize any man with her voice alone.
Transportation: Quantum Motorcycle
Weapon: Neutron Carbine
Costume: Vinyl Mini-sarong and High-Tech Utility Bra
Sidekick: Squeaky Sally
Nemesis: Arnold the Evil
Tragic Flaw: Fear of rodents
Favorite Food: Cake

EDITED:
http://www.humorscope.com/hero.html

Hmmm.... Pondering.

WWLD? - Birth of an Action Heroine!

sharrainchains — Tue, 23 Dec 2003 05:35:36 GMT

So, it's the middle of the holiday season, and yet again our heroine has received the coolest gift from one of her dearest non-LJ friends, J: The Action Heroine's Handbook. Armed only with this book, her motto WWLD?, a video of Mystery Men, a little brains, and a little talent (with the emphasis on the latter), our dauntless heroine seeks to create her new superhero identity.

Watch her this year as she reaches the awe-inspiring moment when she realizes the true extent of her superpowers. How will she balance the Fire Goddess/Water Nymph sides of her secret identity as a hapless Bridget Jones / mild-mannered Anne Elliot Singleton? What actions will she take over the coming year - beyond toughening up her LJ styles and adopting the motto WWLD?

Tune in next week for answers to these questions in "WWLD? - A Superheroine's Diary..."

Persistence of Memory

sharrainchains — Thu, 18 Dec 2003 21:45:20 GMT

A friend asked, "Suppose you could take a pill to selectively forget things.... Then again, would we lose the strength that suffering brings, keep repeating mistakes, and lose all the discipline that pain incurs?"

Interesting questions! Is it the memory - rather than the experience of - suffering that teaches and strengthens us? I don't think there is one answer: it probably depends on what we are learning. Bodybuilding physical exercise is one example of a situation in which the memory of the pain is unrelated to the physical growth achieved: one could easily forget the hours of exertion and retain the stamina and muscle growth. Of course, most lessons and growth probably are dependent on memory. It is almost axiomatic by now that those who cannot remember history are doomed to repeat it, right?

Now I am trying to figure out which lessons and growth don't require the memory of the pain that helped birth them. Does it make a difference if we add the distinction between conscious and subconscious memory of pain? Hmmm. Mental gymnastics are good...

I am sanguine and almost a hero...

sharrainchains — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 18:22:12 GMT

And I always thought I was the Melancholy type of babe...

Cribbed from sweetpea86</lj>:

You are Sanguine. Warm, outgoing, and friendly,
you are the life of the party. Your carefree
nature can make you unpredictable and restless,
however, and you tend to be disorganized,
easily distracted, and even undependable.
Passionate and hot-tempered, you have a lust
for life in all its forms. Your creativity
makes you a good starter but a poor finisher.
Sanguines should look at careers in sales,
acting, public speaking, and the medical
profession.

Which of the Humours are you?
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Cribbed from </lj>:

Your Anime Life by kazoku
Your username
Gross income of creators	$5,595,181
Genre	Shounen-ai
Your role	Almost A Hero But Not
Your secret	You have a clinical addiction to pocky.
Will you save the world?	No, you sleep through your appointment to kill the bad guy.

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Now if someone could just explain some of it to me: pocky? Shounen-ai? Of course, I probably would sleep through the appointment (my mother still hasn't forgiven me for sleeping through the PSATs in high school) -- it's simply another instance of the eternal dilemma: save the world or finish my beer?

Purely Sweet and Joyful Note

sharrainchains — Sat, 06 Dec 2003 16:53:44 GMT

If this works, a mouse in a coffee cup will sing "Jeremiah was a bullfrog ...."

http://www.castlemountains.net/flashmar/A_Cup_Of_Joy.swf

Where is a cartoon cat when you need one?

LOL!

sharrainchains — Fri, 05 Dec 2003 19:52:59 GMT

Found on waiman</lj>'s LJ:

Step 1: Go to http://www.google.com.
Step 2: Type "miserable failure" in the search box.
Step 3: Hit the "I'm feeling lucky" button.

I am a Novelist!

sharrainchains — Mon, 01 Dec 2003 03:49:47 GMT

Un-be-fucking-lievable!

Movie meme

sharrainchains — Wed, 26 Nov 2003 20:15:53 GMT

Stolen from waiman</lj>. who stole it from etc.

Your meme, should you choose to accept it, is to rank the following movies in order, from COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT to COULDN'T CARE LESS. To add value to this process, you must also add two movies to the list, and remove two movies from the list, before passing the meme on (including these instructions).

Casablanca
The Princess Bride
Sneakers
Fight Club
Office Space
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Trainspotting
(This Is) Spinal Tap
Pi
Lord of the Rings series

Removed: Rushmore and Equilibrium (I've never seen them).
Added: Casablanca and Sneakers

Awesome super-heroine quizziness...

sharrainchains — Sun, 23 Nov 2003 07:13:07 GMT

Thanks go to elissa_carey</lj>

lara croft

Which Sexy Comic Book Woman Are You?
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And of course I manipulated the answers to get Lara Croft -- did anyone who knows me think that I wouldn't? ::sigh:: I still have boot (and network) envy, but the Winter 2003 edition of Gothic Beauty magazine has some incredible boots that will be Mine as soon as I get my first paycheck on this next contract...

Quest for Glory!

sharrainchains — Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:13:01 GMT

Awesome - this seems to be based on one of the few computer game series I ever loved! Thanks to gwendraith</lj>...

My Inner Hero - Paladin!

I strive to help others, and to bring truth and harmony to the world however I can. Whether times are good or bad, you can always count on me. I'm a shoulder to cry on, a champion for the helpless, and an all around nice person.

How about you? Click here to find your own inner hero.

You're compassionate, forward-thinking, and devoted to doing the right thing. If you're still in school, your teachers probably adore you, even if your grades aren't very strong. If you work, you're more concerned with doing your job well than climbing the corporate ladder. When it comes to leisure, you'd rather pursue the arts, spend time in nature, or enjoy quiet time with a close friend than spend all night at a raucous party. You seek out peace, beauty, and harmony wherever you can find it.

Above all, you love helping others and bringing a little light to the world wherever you can. You have strong artistic talent, even if you haven't discovered it yet. You aren't a social butterfly, but the friendships you have tend to be long-lasting and devoted. You feel a deep sense of contentment when you have the opportunity to show someone how much you care.

Your Mission:

You were put on this earth to help others. They will trust you, because they are attracted to your sincerity, your kindness, and your willingness to do what's right. You are the one who has to stand up for the little guy, because everyone else is too busy looking after number one.

A Warning:

Try to remember: sometimes you need to fight for what you believe in. When someone steps on your rights, or the rights of others, you have to forget being "the nice guy/girl" and set things the way they should be. If necessary, befriend a Warrior and enlist him or her in your cause. Then just turn your Warrior loose and watch the fireworks.

Sometimes you're just going to have to face reality. Because you yourself are trustworthy, you tend to be too trusting. But not everyone is as kind and honest as you are. You may need a Rogue on your side to let you know when you're being hoodwinked, swindled, or made a fool of.

Any Rogues out there willing to cover me? ::innocent gaze::

Petty pleasures

sharrainchains — Sun, 09 Nov 2003 07:22:02 GMT

OK: I ruled the world at Civ tonight! Thrace thrashed them thoroughly - yet again. So much for Miles Gloriosus [sp?]... I do realize how silly that sounds, but it was fun! And everyone loved the chili I made, too.

I will just add two more lemming quizzes, snitched from weasel2000</lj> and then go read a while before bed:

I took the What Mythological Creature Are you? test by
peacefulchaos !

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Too much time and terror

sharrainchains — Tue, 04 Nov 2003 18:51:37 GMT

Well, I have signed up for National Novel Writing Month - look out world: 175 pages of crap ahead... So, I will post these two quizzes (and hope that I will be too busy to even think about more of this nonsense for the rest of the month). In the meantime, we need one more player for a Civilization game at my place this Saturday. Anyone interested?

I am truly passionate.

Find your soul type at kelly.moranweb.com.

You're excited about life and in touch with yourself and nature. Tell me, do I have this straight?
Virtues: You appreciate humor like none other. Puns might even spark laughter in you (TEHY R FUNNI). You seek adventure and connection with your surroundings. You seek friends who will not only share laughs with you but actually form a deep bond of trust and empathy beneath the surface. You look for adventure and courage in people, and variation is necessary to keep you under control. You see yourself as multi-faceted, so you need people who can see you in your many lights. You're constantly trying to figure yourself out while analyzing the people around you. Silly, silly people.
Aspirations: You can't decide what you want to be yet, but you know you want it to be adventures and interesting, with constant changes. You don't know what love will do for you yet, but it's competing with adventure for a place in your heart. An internal conflict has begun: can you be a successful worker, lover, and parent all at once?
Quirks: Noise of any sort is irritating when you're in the mood. Smacking gum, loud chewing, humming- it's about as pleasing as bodily noises. You dislike emaciated people because of jealousy and just plain disgust. You're a procrastinator but a hard worker, too.
Factors: You need constant attention and support. You're high-maintnence, but a great, reliable friend. Nature needs you and you need nature; it's helped thus far, so keep in touch with the outside world.
Future: Who knows! You absolutely need constant change, so vacationing is surely in the cards. Will you settle down or not? Love will find you eventually, as it does to everyone. Will you choose the sweet home life or the rewarding busy-bee life?

I am the princess (...with a pea)!

Find your fairy tale character at kelly.moranweb.com.

You! Yes, you... the one with the sensitive bum. You're lovable and cute but very picky. That's why we don't like you. I mean... that's why we're so damn fond of you! The only real problem I had with you was the fact that you stole my mattress just to prevent a bruised tush. Jeez, someone needs to see a psychiatrist about speaking out of turn...

Duh!

sharrainchains — Thu, 30 Oct 2003 20:55:24 GMT

YOU ARE WATER!

Your inner element is one of great compassion and
love. You are an extremely kind-hearted person
who tends to care more about helping others
than themselves at times. You gravitate to
people who need help or just a shoulder to cry
on and you provide them with the support they
need. You harbor an intense compassion for
others that is truly admirable. You are an
incredibly easy-going person who just goes with
the flow and tries to be comfortable no matter
what. You tend to collect things, little
reminders or memories of time gone past. Any
career that will allow you to help others in
any way is ideal for you. Love is a essential
element in your life, and your search for the
one and only for you is paramount to all
things. The one you choose with have to be
loyal, honest, and able to share their emotions
with you.

Your greatest strengths are your ability to bond
with others and help them through the tough
times. Your weaknesses are your tendency to get
overly emotional on things and drive those you
care about away with your emotional outbursts.
Balancing your strengths and weaknesses is
crucial for you to achieve balance in your
life.

Astrologically, Water is associated with the signs
of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. You are most
compatible for either love or friendship with
another Water Elemental or with an Earth. You
are least compatible with a Fire Elemental.

Now that you have an idea of your strengths and
weaknesses, why don't you put them to the test?
If you follow my lead I can take you to a game
world where you can explore different sides of
yourself and taste real power....

...and all
the world can be yours.

Which of the 5 Prime Elements are you?
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Thanks for the Meme-ories?

sharrainchains — Thu, 02 Oct 2003 15:47:36 GMT

Cribbed from the divine michelle_c</lj>:

"Sharrainchains"

Cameron Diaz plays Sharrainchains, a lawyer who finds her principles being questioned at her law firm. She seeks guidance from her mentor Brenda (Kate Beckinsdale). She meets Ricky (Woody Harrelson), who likes her but doesn't give a phone number. Rob (Keanu Reeves) tries to steal her away from her true love, but she remains faithful...

What's your journal's Hollywood blockbuster?
Created by chickenbarbecue

"Sharra in chains"

Charisma Carpenter stars as Sharrainchains, who travels to Tibet to find her inner self. She then flies to Hawaii to visit Miriam (Lisa Kudrow) who was surprised to see her. She has an affair with Miriam's assistant Rob, played by Edward Norton. Sharrainchains is then hired by TV executive Ricky (Seann William Scott) to star in her own television show.

What's your journal's Hollywood blockbuster?
Created by chickenbarbecue

Mood: quizzical!

sharrainchains — Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:35:52 GMT

Cribbed from bittercat</lj> (thanks, C!):

<td bgcolor="#000000">Your Name</td><td bgcolor="#DDDDAA"></td></tr><td bgcolor="#000000">Astrological Sign</td><td bgcolor="#DDDDAA"></td></tr><td bgcolor="#000000">Angel Type</td><td bgcolor="#DDDDAA">Angel of Love</td></tr><td bgcolor="#000000">Wing Color</td><td bgcolor="#DDDDAA">White with silver tips</td></tr><td bgcolor="#000000">Heavenly Weapon</td><td bgcolor="#DDDDAA">Ability to bless or curse</td></tr>

Afterlife as an Angel by childdoll

Created with quill18's MemeGen!

This Oracle is good...

sharrainchains — Wed, 24 Sep 2003 04:06:43 GMT

It tells you exactly what you want to hear...

The Oracle Advises...

sleep

Ask the Oracle a Question

It has been a Big Day with little sleep for days (weeks?) now, and I am ready... Good night.

Grumbles from the graveyard shift or the Unsinkable Me?

sharrainchains — Tue, 23 Sep 2003 19:26:22 GMT

Why is it that when you have so much to accomplish, your time suddenly disappears? It took three hours to get to work this morning, even though there was no flooding anywhere on or near my route! And now, the Wilson Bridge is closing, so I won't be able to go home for hours after my workday ends. ::sigh::

It's a good thing I'm so darned happy that nothing can depress me today!

Just one more!

sharrainchains — Thu, 18 Sep 2003 19:43:56 GMT

OK. I am definitely going to get off this computer, finish my work, shower, and go take a nap!

I am the Siren

A man is often secretly oppressed by the role he has to play - by always having to be responsible, in control, and rational. The Siren is the ultimate male fantasy figure because she offers a total release form the limitations of his life. In her presence, which is always heightened and sexually charged, the male feels transported to a realm of pure pleasure. In a world where women are often too timid to project such an image, learn to take control of the male libido by embodying his fantasy.

Symbol: Water. The song of the Siren is liquid and enticing, and the Siren herself is fluid and ungraspable. Like the sea, the Siren lures you with the promise of infinite adventure and pleasure. Forgetting past and future, men follow her far out to sea, where they drown.

What Type of Seducer are You?
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Goddesses just want to have fun...

sharrainchains — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 21:45:55 GMT

Aphrodite/Eros

?? Which Of The Greek Gods Are You ??
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Stage directions

sharrainchains — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:25:11 GMT

Have you ever noticed that every time you think that life just couldn't get any stranger, it does?

I recently started encountering people with whom I have shared many common friends and activities (in small communities) over many years. I have no clear memories of ever being in company with them in the past, although we must have been at the same events many times. One of them surprised me when I suggested that she startle some mutual friends by telling them that my son, "Emrys," was married, buying a house, and working as Assistant Comptroller of the [Major City] Utility Commission - after only two years of college. She responded that she had not realized that I was Emrys's mother! ::shaking head::

These people and I must have been like ghosts in each others' lives to have passed each other making so little impression - until life brought us each to a time when we had something to share with each other.

9/11 remembered

sharrainchains — Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:25:54 GMT

There are so many layers of loss we all suffered two years ago, and everyone I know still seems to be experiencing new levels and facets of these losses. We lost so many brothers and sisters, so much of our sense of security and hope for the future, and so much of what the World Trade Center buildings meant in themselves -- and as symbols of world peace and brotherhood. We are all still mourning the loss of all of these people, things, and dreams.

The buildings themselves were a familiar landmark and part of my skyline as long as I can remember (I am from NYC originally), although I was only in them once. When my son was about three years old, he was in a very strange stage: he wanted to be a commodities broker when he grew up, and the Commodities Futures Trading Market (at the WTC) was the only thing he wanted to see on our next trip to visit friends and relatives. I will never forget our visit - with him wearing his navy blazer and khakis and carrying his tiny briefcase. ::sad smile::

Let that memory lighten grief.