I'm all over the place today. For one-- apology to my usual gchat buds-- I don't have as much chatting time this week in general, so it's nothing personal. I assume everybody has my cell number to call after work, and there's always email!

Haven't posted my FreeWillAstrology for the week yet, but that's because I've been saving up links on my home laptop for about a week that I think will fit perfectly. Lest anyone fear that I've lost my sense of humor in the last month of absolute seriousness, I assure you, this is not the case. I also wanna at least acknowledge the enormity of the recent BPAL Yuletide update and my thoughts on the samples of the Halloweenies I'm trying. So that's also percolating.

Payday is a good day. So far, I've paid off my bills, budgeted for necessities, and have ordered myself a shiny new cd after hearing sample tracks that sparked my dancer's imagination. I put a downpayment on my "Open" sacred heart necklace from Parrish Relics. I scouted reviews on Amazon for nonfiction/ personal growth books that have been recommended to me. So if anyone has thoughts on The Celestine Prophecy or The Illusion of Love, both of which I'll probably read in the near future, I'm glad to hear 'em. I also want to read Rob Breszny's Pronoia. I tend to read almost anything with an open mind, but that certainly doesn't mean that I swallow anything just because it got published. :) I also have to remind myself to review It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken and also the book that Ariel gave me that I've been laboring through. On top of that, I have Written on the Body, Snake Hips, and about ten kajillion other books on my waiting list.

If you're waiting on any packages from me, everything is either in the mail or will be tomorrow. I'm getting things moving.

tamnonlinear and reedrover take note: I'm also going to schedule a MakeupFu class for the second week in November. (For those curious, I have repeatedly been told that I have GirlFu with regards to makeup, jewelry, and putting together outfits when I want to.) At this point, a fair number of my friends have asked me to teach them basic cosmetics stuff-- how to do everyday makeup-- eyes, in particular. Bridget, Sarah, and Jenny all want lessons, and I know that Abby, Colleen, and a couple of others have asked as well. Also, hey-- this is totally not gender-specific, guys are welcome too, if that's your cup 'o tea. The second week of November seems the best time for this-- probably Saturday the 10th or Sunday the 11th, but I'm open to suggestion. If you're local and are interested, shoot me an email. I think I'm just going to make it a potluck, with a dish as the price of admission. :)

Weekend is shaping up nicely: Mediaeval Baebes concert with Julian, RenFest with Ariel and Abby where I hope to bump into other LJ peeps (so if you see me, hug me!), birthday stuff for Anna on Sunday. Tonight is hella busy for me, though, because in addition to the usual dance stuff, I have some counseling-related stuff to start on, and jewelry to finish. I am terribly excited about dinner tonight: last night at Trader Joe's, I bought grape tomatoes, gala apples, baby greens, and cranberry walnut gorgonzola dressing. So good and fresh and just... gnagh. Words fail. In general, though I have been doing my best to be in bed by 11:30 (I find I sleep better that way), and my heated blanket has been working wonders with that, let me tell you.

A side note? Abby brought me pumpkin ice cream. From Ohio. In good condition. And it is awesome. Like pumpkin pie filling, but cold. Really spicy. Yum.

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And that's all that's fit to print right now, folks!