I've been slacking on the updatishness...

...so if I haven't replied to your comments, I will.

Today was a Jan term training day for the RA staff... endless hours of pointless icebreakers and ethical discussions. Plus, my boss called me at 9 am and told me that I was in charge of the programming discussion. Wow. Way to remember advance notice, Amanda. I improvised, so everything went fairly well. I got dinner out of the deal, and then we all went bowling. MY average for the night was 100- not too shabby if you're me.

Classes starting full time on Monday... most of the books bought. *sigh* Back to the 18.5 credits/semester grind. But on the plus side, I'll be singing again, doing Musical Theater/Opera Workshop. Hello, my voice, how I've missed you.

So this Sims thing? Becoming an obsession. My favorite part is building and furnishing the houses. I get to play Trading Spaces in miniature. I currently have 3 families:

Mike and I: Spice-colored bedroom, purple and white modern living room with a wall mural of Bettie Page, two glass side buildings with an altar for me and an art studio for Mike, pinup girl hallways, a full spa, and a catwalk that connects all three buildings from the second floors and circles the pool and koi pond.

Legolas and Aragorn (who are so in love): an all glass and wood house with a two-story wall mural and a full-out forest with stream. Legolas's room has an elven orb tv and an emerald green canopied lovebed, as well as a forest mural. Aragorn's is fit for a (still not) king, draped in dark woods and burgundy. Open shower, of course- and a horse in the back yard for impromptu rides.

Buffy and Faith: The smallest house of the three, with a red Asian-inspired living room, a gothic dining room, and a blue shag-art bedroom, as well as a funky orange modern bathroom. Outback guest house includes a white bedroom on the first floor and a training area on the second, including a holy water dispenser, a bookshelf with a crossbow cage, a karate station, and even a dormant Acathla in the corner.

Yes, I realize that I am crazy. But a fun kind of crazy. Heather has a shirtless Angel and a garishly-dressed Tara living together nearby. My next project: A house for Wes and Gunn. And maybe Lorne. Yes, I have a Lorne skin. Quit pointing and laughing.

I also have been downloading S2 episodes of Queer as Folk. So far, I've seen only the first two eps, but can I say that my heart is so brimming with Brian love. Really, he's my inner bastard, but... with Justin, being all gentle... and I'm big with the guh. Oh and Emmett? Em honey? I so missed you.

Also, on the Ats front...



Just some quick thoughts...

-Was Habeas Corpses trying to be Resident Evil? I mean, seriously... with the Gunn getting trapped with a roomful of flesh-eating zombies, Lilah's "poor bastard" comment, and creepy little girl? W&H shuts down upon emergency... could it be programmed by the Umbrella Corp too? A later version of The Hive, maybe? Next thing you know, Milla Jovovitch will be naked on the floor of the white room.

-Oh, Cordy. Please just die. I'm about to hold a wake for the marvelous character that was once Cordelia Chase. If Charisma's heart isn't in it anymore, she should just leave instead of making us sit through this horrible, phoned in shit. Of course, TBQ, you may be right, and it may be for a reason, but let's face it- Cordy's been a pod person for nearly two seasons now. I'm hoping Gwen is being groomed to be the new Cordelia, because at this rate, I just might hire a hit on Miss Chase myself.

-So, like, when did Conner become Neo from The Matrix? That aside, I think Vinnie's doing a fair enough job... I just wish they'd give him more lines than "It's all my fault, it's all my fault, we're connected (repeat ad nauseam)." I'm looking forward to his first meeting with Gwen, 'cuz that girl could have chemistry with your everyday flatware. He did, however, have chemistry with Lilah. He should grab hot women by the throats more often.

-I like Gwen. I just wishing she wasn't such a walking cliche.

-The scene between Cordy and Angel in A Long Day's Journey? Bravo, David. You remembered how to act. I applaud you. Look- someone other than Stephanie Romanov actually acted!

-So, when Gwen brought up Wes to Gunn? I totally thought she was going to go all subtexty. I was disappointed when she didn't.

-"As evil plans go, it didn't suck." Hee.

-I almost laughed when Cordy called Gwen "Supertramp." Wow, Gwen really is the new Cordy. What pot? What kettle?

-Oh Fred, just go away. For approximately .5 episodes I thought you were going to be interesting. I was sorely mistaken. Explain to me why Wes and Gunn are fighting over you instead of shagging like bunnies?

-The Beast walks like he's wearing a moon suit. He's striking fear into the hearts of no one.

-Oh, so Angel's a sleeper agent now? What do you mean, Angel and Spike are two separate characters?? *innocent look*

-Oh, Lilah honey. You've got it so bad. You love him, and you are fucked. Fucked, I tell you. The scene in the sewer nearly had me reaching for a hankie. It was just... perfection.

- Would it absolutely kill Angel to thank Lorne for his presence every now and again? Would it kill the writers to give him a role other than hotel-sitter? Character growth, people.

-Yes, Heather. I heard the "brood" reference.

But it's 2 am. I have stuff to do tomorrow. So, yeah. I'm gonna go now... after I post these, for Anna.