So, as I twittered while I was lounging lazily in bed, I went to a bar for the first time last night. It isn’t something that’s been high on my list. I prefer a nice, quiet glass of wine at home. It was fun, though. I went out with my Prince and two of his friends to see the Fast and Furious movie. After that, we went to a bar/casino/bowling lanes and laughed at the people singing karaoke. We all goaded each other to go up and sing, but none of us did. It was painful to hear that wasted woman brutalize So What. I love that song, and she killed it! Ugh. Maybe I wouldn’t have minded if I was drunk.

Unconscious Mutterings 325: 

1. Lease :: car, apartment
2. Dead :: …on arrival
3. Removed :: …from the scene of the crime (notice a theme forming?)
4. Broke :: My financial status.
5. Lips :: Sugar…
6. Flight ::…or fight
7. Three hours :: …til dawn
8. Give :: MY magic word. LOL!
9. Technical :: …report
10. Hurry :: …to remove all evidence of the party.

Sunday Stealing: The 40 Meme

1. My uncle once : almost came to live with us.

2. Never in my life : have I admired and loved such a man as the Prince.

3. When I was seventeen : I was annoyed and freaking out about turning 18 next.

4. High School was : Exactly what I wanted– all mine.

5. I will never forget : My first contact w/ my Prince.

6. I once met : Hm, I’ve met a lot of interesting people from different places/countries. My Prince is the most interesting.

7. There’s this girl I know who : is called Death–for good reason. LOL! I love my psychotic friends.

8. Once, at a bar : Exactly. ONCE at a bar. This was my first time.

9. By noon, I’m usually : Bored. I’m getting to like getting up early. By noon, everything’s done.

10. Last night : I went to a bar for the first time. And I got to see my Prince again! *happy*

11. If only I had : more time. Oh, more money wouldn’t hurt either. LOL!

12. Next time I go to gym/church : I get to teach dance. I’m bugging my Prince to make sure he comes!

13. Susan Boyle : has an amazing life story.

14. What worries me most : right now, is my finances.

15. When I turn my head left, I see : my cellphone and my blueberry muffin. Mm, my favorite muffin!

16. When I turn my head right, I see : the mirror/coat rack.

17. You know I’m lying when : I look innocent. I do that face extremely well–too well. It’s a dead giveaway.

18. What I miss most about the eighties : Um…being born. LOL!

19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be : Dead. LOL!

20. By this time next year : I’m hoping for a drastic change.

21. A better name for me would be : My names are perfect for me. Perhaps "Devie" fits me best.

22. I have a hard time understanding : some things at first. I can usually come to understand most things, though.

23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll : die! Just kidding. It will not be a social event for me, though.

24. You know I like you if : I tease/torture/torment you!

25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be : HaShem…and then my Prince most likely. He’s my greatest supporter.

26. When I compare 80’s rock to 90’s rock : I don’t know the difference!

27. Take my advice, never : ACT stupid unless you’re willing to LOOK stupid. LOL! Good times!

28. My ideal breakfast is : Scrambled eggs made by my Prince. He’s the best cook ever!

29. A song I love, but do not own is : Don’t Play Nice by Verbalicious

30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest : Bringing a straitjacket–just to fit in.

31. My favorite Beatle is : Tiger Beetle

32. Why won’t people : Mind their own business and stop trying to control others.

33. If you spend the night at my house : be prepared to get pranked!

34. I’d stop my wedding for : Nothing!!!

35. The world could do without : TV. Really. Computers replace EVERYTHING.

36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than : lose my Prince.

37. My favorite blonde is : I don’t know. I’m not fond of blonde.

38: Paper clips are more useful than : um, silly putty? No, silly putty’s still more useful. *chuckle*

39. If I do anything well, it’s : writing!

40. And by the way : I’m playing around with different blogs right now. Trying to decide what’s better…if I should move to blogspot or wordpress. 

01:27 PM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

Unconscious Mutterings 316:

1. Be mine :: My Prince. He IS mine.
2. Ecstatic :: Now that my Prince is back.
3. Orderly :: a hospital attendant
4. Sebastian :: A little red crab who sings
5. Sore :: throat (not anymore! Now, I have an upset stomach! Joy.)
6. Don’t need :: Anybody.
7. Rockstar :: "So what? I’m still a rockstar!" (I love that song!!)
8. Tinfoil :: Tin Man from Wizard of Oz
9. Addiction :: power/control. How come no one talks about THAT addiction, huh?
10. Where? :: "…is my keys? I lost my phone." (I love this song, too.)

Sunday Stealing: The Q & A Meme

1. where is your significant other? That’s classified information.

2. your favorite thing? My imagination. I can take it everywhere and do anything with it. Although, it can also be my worst enemy at times.

3. your dream last night? I didn’t dream. I barely even slept.

4. your goal? Get a driver license at last.

5. your hobby?  Writing.

6. where do you want to be in 6 years? Married, working an at-home job if I’m working at all. Writing novels.

7. where were you last night? Throwing up on my bedroom floor.

8. what you’re not? I don’t get why people naturally assume I’m nice. It must be my big brown puppy eyes and irresistible smile. Or maybe because, until I get to know people, I’m quiet. Quiet does not equal good/nice, peoples! You know what they say about the quiet ones!! Not that I’m trying to implicate myself as a psycho or anything. *ahem*

9. one of your wish list items? Just one? *sigh* How about this? I wanted some casual heels.

10. your pet? Hadassah, my pink, flying unicorn.

11. missing someone? My Prince. And Teddy Bear; I don’t have anyone to beat up on when I’m frustrated at work now. LOL!

12. your car? The Blood Red Van. I call it Jasper (as in Cullen).

13. something you’re not wearing? Whoa…what?

14. love someone? Yes…

15. when is the last time you laughed? A short time ago. I was teasing Samson for reading the Twilight series.

16. last time you cried? When I woke up. I was still feeling crappy and I thought my plans for the movie day were ruined!

17. favorite past time? Surfing the web.

18. are you a hater or a lover? Depends on how we get along and if you mess with my peeps.

19. any vices? Well, I’m certainly not going to voice them to the world!! How about this? I’m spoiled rotten and I have an ego that’s more inflated than a hot air balloon.

20. favorite meme other than Sunday Stealing? Unconscious Mutterings; it’s really the only one I play with any regularity.

 

So, I went to see Push with My Evil Twin, her brother Country Knight, Bullfrog, Samson and Teddy Bear. The graphics were cool. The screaming Bleeder guys made us cringe and cry for help. It left us a bit disappointed, but it wasn’t bad.  It was a pretty cool movie. It’s just that a lot more could have been done with it.

And stop shaking the bloody camera!! I hate that!!!

Anyway, yes, I passed my written driving test on Thursday and got my permit. Since I spent last night purging and determined to go on with my movie night today, I decided again the driving lessons Samson and I had planned.

My Prince and I still haven’t gotten to see each other. When I’m off, he’s working and when he’s off, I’m working. It colossally sucks. I invited him to hang out with us for the movie night, but he doesn’t want to be around a bunch of rowdy young people. He just wants some peace and quiet. Imah’s fine with that because the house isn’t presentable enough for guests just yet. Hopefully by next weekend, though… <3!

 

12:20 AM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

Unconscious Mutterings 302:

1. Coverage :: weather (You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella…) Did I mention I love the rain?
2. Cynical :: what I was becoming until my Prince brought out my natural sunshine again.
3. Gust :: more exciting than a mere breeze. Wind excites me.
4. Improvised :: hm, some embarrassing clothing malfunctions come to mind…
5. V :: …for Vendetta! I love that movie!!
6. Guests :: aka, unsuspecting victims. Unless they’ve been my guests before. Then, they’re not so unsuspecting.
7. Brutal :: sometimes, it’s the truth.
8. Grant :: Cary Grant. A bit before my time. I found him hilarious in The Philadelphia Story, though.
9. Pull :: gravity. It’s not just a force of nature. Sometimes, it’s a force that draws people to each other.
10. Streaming :: live video. (I’m a wannabe geek. Geeks are just so AWESOME!)

Speaking of awesome, I have been entertaining myself lately with Tarkan. Well, that is, with Tarkan’s music. *ahem* I bought his mp3 album Metamorphoz and am currently choreographing his song Vay Anam Vay. It’s not going to be anything fancy. I leave that to my major dance pro friends Tigger and Yoseph. I like simple movements that have more of a bellydance flavor.

Anyway, with my Prince actually shipping out in a matter of days, I’ll be working feverishly to keep myself occupied and avoid lonesomeness. Small wonder that my dance itch has returned, my vocal practice has resumed, and my obsessive/compulsive writing goes with me everywhere except the bathroom (and even there, I’m still working on it in my head).

Of course, I have other things to keep me busy as well. I plan on becoming a Jew through and through. My Prince is actually quite orthodox and if our relationship is going to continue, I’ll have to cease with my lazy observance of Judaism. So, I have a lot of stuff to study while he’s gone. Fortunately, I find the structure of Judaism comforting…and magical as well. I really do love it. Otherwise, it wouldn’t work with my Prince. I’m the type of girl who has a million rules regarding who I’ll fall in love with and even more rules for who I’ll marry. Seriously, I was pretty sure I’d never find someone up to my standards–especially not in the U.S. (no offense, guys). So, yeah, I consider myself the luckiest lady in the world to have found my Prince. My soulmate.

Ok, that’s all for tonight. I’m going to bed and listen to New Moon.

12:20 AM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

Unconscious Mutterings, week 291:

1. Cry :: stress or heartbreak
2. Stretch :: I love stretching. It feels good and it makes me feel good.
3. Efficient :: This word makes me feel good, too.
4. Brunch :: Food!!!
5. Afro :: Cute style when used carefully. Not for everyone.
6. Preheat :: oven–for cookies!!
7. Delicious :: ok, is it just me or are you trying to make me hungry?
8. Global warming :: Time to crank out the tanning lotion!
9. Actions :: …speak louder than words.
10. Ride :: Can I walk instead?

That’s all for now. I’m very busy doing laundry and cleaning the house. Imah’s doing very poorly. She went to the doctor and got a prescription, but I don’t think it will help much if she continues stressing the way she is.

I’m beginning to stress myself. I can barely eat lately. Of course, when I don’t eat, I can’t concentrate and my emotions go haywire. Not to mention, I’m missing my Prince to death. That alone is driving me crazy. I want to DO something crazy. Otherwise, I’ll GO crazy. *sigh* At this point, I don’t know what I’d do without my Systers of the Grand Cauldron of Mischief.

Btw, a big bunch of thanks to My Evil Twin for inviting me over to spend the day with her extended family! It was awesome!! And thanks to her and her BIG brother for hanging out with me extra long time yesterday. That includes taking me over to Walmart so I could buy a clock/radio/cd/mp3 player that I’ve been craving for a week!

Oh yeah, I’m pausing my progress with Dune so I can read Breaking Dawn at the same time as My Evil Twin. She’ll probably beat me to the end, though.

05:58 PM

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Unconscious Mutterings, Week 254:

1. Interview :: job (yikes!)
2. Army :: marching
3. Unwrap :: gifts from a special person 
4. Evolve :: super powers! Mine are clairvoyance and telekinesis. What’s yours?
5. Bus :: money (grr, I hate buses.)
6. The real thing :: 
7. Streak :: meteor. Blast these blinkety-blankety clouds! I want to see the Geminids!
8. Gorge :: Oo, I need to name the one nearby…
9. Spicy :: Where? I love spicy foods! Love, love, love!!! Hot Tamales candy, too!
10. Course :: Stay the… (not good advice if you’re on the highway to hell, LOL!)

randomness…feed your mind and your blog

week of December 16 2007:

Happy Holidays random word association I say, you think:

1. santa: hat (they’re cute)

2. holiday carols: Nothing beats "I have a little Dreidel"

3. snow: Makes me think of the song "Snow" on the movie White Christmas with Bing Crosby. (That movie is hilarious!)

4. mistletoe: ick–don’t make me whack you with a bough of your Christmas tree!

5. season: holidays

6. candy cane: peppermint–good for upset stomach

7. eggnog: *gag*

8. presents: 8–one for each day of Chanukkah!

 

You know what’s funny…when Chanukkah was ended, I was surprised to still see decorations all around town. It wasn’t until I declared to my Girlz that I would dedicate a certain tree decked in all blue lights to the Prince of Arrakis as a Chanukkah tree that I realized my folly. Duh! They may be called Holiday decorations, but they’re still just for Christmas. Nothing like your friends laughing at you to set you straight. LOL!

Anyway…*sigh* I’m afraid I haven’t been able to blog much lately. Life sometimes, augh. First, I was sick, then things started piling up on me. Eek! It didn’t help my mental state when Yochanan was unable to email me for a while. Fortunately, the Prince of Arrakis has found a new internet cafe from which he can continue to share the wealth of his knowledge and creativity with me.  

Meanwhile, I’ve been deluging myself with music by Sarah Brightman, Bond, and Moby, reading Dune, and watching DVDs based on the books by James Herriot (loving it!). I just picked up Angel, Season 1 from the library–on impulse. I hope it doesn’t scare me too much.  

I’m also in the process of getting Israeli dancing started at my synogogue. Feedback has been very positive and enthusiastic. We may even take occasional "field trips" to the dance in Tacoma. Yay! Can’t wait to get started! I just need my CD back that Her Majesty was fixing for me.

There’s a big, all-store review coming up at work on Tuesday. It has the bosses in a tizzy, and their nervousness has infected me. I hope that’s not why my tummy was upset today. I thought I was passed that. I haven’t made myself physically sick by anxiety since junior high. (No, I still don’t take pressure well. I recall hide-and-seek with horror. "Blast it! Just find me already! I can’t take this anymore!") 

It seems whatever the Prince suggests I must do. Though I’ve been considering trying yoga for some time, it wasn’t until Yochi suggested it that I actually took the action off placing holds at the library on anything yoga.

As for other social matters, Imah and I have upgraded our phone plan to include unlimited texting and internet! Yay! We have also gotten myspace IM.

Just for fun, here’s what ringtones I’ve downloaded since getting my Katana:

Allegretto by Bond, Bad Day by Daniel Powter, Deliver Me by Sarah Brightman, Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone, Explosive by Bond, Fuego by Bond, Hips Don’t Lie by Shakira, Imperial March from Star Wars, Israel National Anthem, Pink Panther Theme, Shut Up and Drive by Rihanna, Suerte by Shakira, Beethoven’s 5th Symphony, Phantom of the Opera, The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani. Nice, diverse set, eh?

I really need to keep myself well rested for that store review. Laila tov! 

10:18 PM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

Unconscious Mutterings, Week 245:

1. Illicit :: drugs
2. Go :: …"insert name"–it’s birthday! *repeat*
3. Jacket :: yellow… (ick!)
4. Blow :: let’s blow this joint
5. Coach :: soccer
6. Effort :: tug-o-war
7. Leadership :: skills
8. Snore :: to reduce noise, take pillow and smother
9. Fearless :: I wish I was.
10. Network :: let’s!

 

randomness…feed your mind and your blog

week of october 14: Have you ever seen a ghost? Keeping with the ’spirit’ of Halloween this weeks questions are:

Have you ever seen a ghost? Seen? No. But I heard them as a child. They really scared me–walking up and down the hall every night–until I got so mad, I yelled at them to cut it out. That’s when I started talking to them and realized, Hey, these guys are pretty cool. Some of them were my best friends.

Know someone who has? Just me.

Do you believe in ghosts? Not really, but talking with those childhood ghosts really helped my fear go away. I do, however, believe in spirits–something that never was nor will become human.

 

Ugh. I love my soundtrack from A Knight’s Tale, but I’m so tired. I need to get some sleep, too. I didn’t get much last night. I won’t get much Tuesday night, either because I’m going bowling with my Girlz. Late, late night. Work the next day.

Thank God I’m still young. 

10:20 PM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

Friday’s Feast 164:

Appetizer
When was the last time you were surprised? The last time someone jumped out from behind a corner and screamed at me–that would be about two hours ago. I have the funniest co-workers.

Soup
Fill in the blanks: My eyes are my best feature, but I wish they were even more expressive than they are–maybe not. I’ve made people nearly laugh themselves to death with my expressions.

Salad
If you were a Beanie Baby, what would you look like and what would your name be? I’d be a pink and black, winged, lightning-bolt-wielding tiger named…Sparky. ROAR.

Main Course
Name two things you consistently do that you consider to be healthy habits. My stretches and exercises. That’s it.

Dessert
What brand of toothpaste are you using these days? Do you like it? Why or why not? I buy what’s cheapest.

Friday 5: Lasts:

1. What was the last thing you baked? Pizza.
2. What was the last thing you tried on for size? Discounted summer blouse.
3. What was the last thing you purchased on credit? Nothing.
4. What was the last thing you put a postage stamp on? My brother’s birthday card.
5. What was the last thing you took a photo of? Hold on, let me check my Katana…me in my new "U BUG ME" t-shirt.

Friday Fill-in #41:

1. Once upon a time in a land with no physical entrance…(that’s how many of my stories could begin.)
2. Children screaming and laughing simultaneously. Oh, the joy.
3. Boiling white tea and ginger.
4. Way down under.
5. Keys excite mystery; locks bring bafflement.
6. Have you seen the Rafim? They’re so creepy!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to going to shul, tomorrow my plans include continuing the final editing on my novel, and Sunday, I want to get it all done! (It’s a long shot, but what the hay?)

My bad mood has broken. I say broken because I really feel I had to break a part of myself to come free from this depression. I haven’t been as low as when it came to a head in a long time. Even now, there’s something weird…blank, missing…I’m just not sure if that missing thing is good or bad. Times like this *almost* make me wish I was a guy…but not quite. (No offense, guys.)

Getting a little more upbeat, I went shopping with Imah last night–originally to buy some cheap, sugarless soda pop to help ease my nausea–and came home with A Knight’s Tale. The DVD and the soundtrack. I love the movie and the music…well, it’s rocks me. My favorite song is "We are the Champions". I’ve had it playing every moment I’ve been home since it arrived here. Ok, not every moment. I also enjoy "We Will Rock You," "Lowrider," and "Taking Care of Business." But "We are the Champions" gives me the feeling of empowerment that I need right now. I’ve always been deeply affected by music.

On a final and most exciting note: I have finished my novel!!!!!!! I’m now in the final editing stages., following which I will immediately move on to volume 2 (I want to write the whole series before I try to publish).

I’d like to thank Her Majesty for her awesome help including typing up part of my story which was lost when my old computer died (Has anyone ever called you ‘Lightning Fingers?"). Thank you, also, Camp W girls for your interest and enthusiasm in the first chapters I released to the public. Finally, thanks to my (awesome-as-usual) co-workers for your interest and encouragement–and, specifically, you, Chauncy, for all the great advice and nagging. I don’t think I could have finished without you!

Speaking of nagging, Imah told me my title was boring. I’ve changed it several times. I can’t seem to get anything to fit. Then, I struck it–gold. It is now, simply: The Legend of Ruach. Yes, that’s also the name of the series. Hey, if Stephenie Meyer can do it, so can I.  

Rock on. Shalom! 

10:57 PM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

Unconscious Mutterings, Week 228:

1. Riding :: …bareback
2. Actress :: Audrey Hepburn!
3. Flowers :: Stargazer lily (so pretty!)
4. Making :: …music
5. Robot :: cooler in real life than in fiction (I find A.I. stories so boring.)
6. Enjoy :: …life!
7. Identify :: …theft
8. 22 :: legally able to drink for a year 
9. Busy :: …as a bee
10. Forward :: this email is great! My friends have to see this!

randomness…feed your mind and your blog

week of June17: random word association

I say…you think

1. red:: Scarlet Scythe (my vampire identity!)

2. summer:: swimming!

3. car:: workin’ at the car wash!

4. book:: mm, I’ve got a lot to read now!

5. kiss:: white chocolate, please

6. work:: …hard for the money (I got music on my mind.)

7. bird:: a favorite driving gesture of Imah’s

8. yogurt:: black cherry…mmm

9. sand:: …stone

10. eyes:: cat’s…

 

I went to C4’s last night. I had just popped some popcorn and decided I didn’t want it, so I gave it to Gabe to give to the kiddles. I never saw the bag again. LOL!

C4 and I did a bit of dancing, but we were both rather tired and had limited space. After listening to some music, I watched Raph play an RPG computer game (which he died on several times) and then Micky and I helped her aunt with some fashion decisions. Hehe. Shortly after dinner, I had to leave. Still, it was nice to hang out there for a while.

I got myself a Meebo chatroom and got a little video-happy uploading my favorite clips on it. Anyway, here’s the link. I also have it embedded in my forum and myspace page. Enjoy!

09:17 PM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

As usual, I’m all tired out after a fun day with friends. Her Majesty planned a surprise party for C4. We ended up taking all the kiddies, but hey, they’re lots of fun. We had the party at Calev’s; all we really had time for was a great game of Apples to Apples (love that game), which I ended up winning. Then, we were supposed to go to a dance party, but C4’s older sister wanted to visit her, so we all went home (to her parents’). Once there, most of us rollerbladed in the basement until we were exhausted, injured or both. Then, the kiddies were put to bed and we older ones watching Stranger Than Fiction and Lady in the Water. I saw them both for the first time and I thoroughly enjoyed them. Great movies.

Well, by then it was after midnight, and I was falling asleep. C4 decided it was a good time to go home (she had to work this morning, poor thing). During the drive, I told her that Imah was planning to move somewhere around the Washington/Oregon border where most of our family resides–and she’s going to have me come with her! Well, I don’t relish the thought of moving away from my dancing friends. Besides, Imah plans to move near a family member (or two) with health problems to help out a bit. Her need to take care of someone won’t have to be fulfilled by me anymore. And there’s the fact that Imah and I get along like a dog and cat.

So, C4 suggested a good paying job with the Navy–that way I could stay up here. Hey, it couldn’t hurt. I’m going to go for it. 

Unconscious Mutterings, Week 216:

1. Groovy :: lava lamps
2. Jealousy :: possessiveness
3. Watching :: spying
4. Kenny :: I love and miss my Kenny.
5. Games :: Charades
6. Bread :: challah
7. City :: Zion (oo, yeah)
8. Stems :: food (lol! I’m hungry, ok?)
9. Birds :: eagles (I love eagles and hawks.)
10. Listener :: eavesdropping

randomness…feed your mind and your blog Week of March 25:

A Few of My Favorite Things what’s your favorite…..

1. food: Vanilla ice cream

2. movie: Oo, toughy. Probably the Princess Bride–it has a little of everything. Except dragons; it doesn’t have any dragons. Phooey.

3. song: Unwritten

4. color: It was pink, but now I’m undecided between pink and red. And my old fave, green, is taking advantage of that.

5. outdoor activity: running back inside–lol! Um, all I can think of is roller blading.

6. season: summer. Oh yeah.

7. book: that’s just cruel! I can’t have a favorite book!

8. store: Borders (unless Amazon.com counts)

9. car: Hummer

10. animal: White Tiger

Oh, yes. I ran into a little snag in my novel. I started freaking out because I thought I was stuck again after all that outlining of what was to come. I finally came to realize I should just start writing. I thought I should have another scene before a big action scene, but , heck, I don’t need it! Booyah! So, I went straight to the action scene. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to finish it. Maybe today. Maybe.

Well, that’s all for now. I’m tired and I have a headache. And I have to chores to get done. Oh joy.

02:07 PM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned

I don’t feel well, so bear with me. I mean, mentally, I’m upbeat, cheerful, and excited. Must be the coffee. *wink* Physically…well, I’m here in the living room because the computer cord isn’t long enough to reach into the bathroom. Heh. Odd, huh?

I went to my beloved "sisters’ " house on Wednesday. Because I finally got a DVD player, they gave me their other Pirates of the Caribbean movie. (Two members of the family each bought one, so they had an extra. They wanted to give it to me–because I was crazy about the movie–but I wouldn’t accept because without a DVD player I could never watch it.) 

We went out with Trin and little Zeke to see Night at a Museum. It was good. Not up for my list of favorites, but I liked it. It was a little more suspenseful than I expected. I kept glancing over at little Zeke thinking "I hope he’s doing ok with this." Of course, not having any younger siblings of my own, I’m usually too worried about these little ones who are like family to me.

My evil twin insisted that I listen to a CD they had–something like "Crazy Frog". It was pretty fun. The little ones started dancing. C4 and I danced with them. (We were perhaps even more enthusiastic than the young’uns.) Hey Baby was one of the songs. I go crazy whenever I hear that song. Perhaps my Israeli Dance instructor’s outrageous singing cemented it in my mind–but it’s one of my favorite dances. Of course, with the little ones all around there was limited mobility. I still had a great time.

By, oh…around 10pm, we settled down (the munchkins in bed) for a nice movie. I really wanted to see V for Vendetta. C4, however, had to work in the morning, so we decided to leave. Trin let me borrow V but threatened that I’d better bring it back or she’d track me down. Apparently, it’s one of her favorite movies. Yeah, having now watched it, I can see why. I’ve always liked vengeance themes and sword/dagger wielding characters. That’s what my character Evelyn is all about. But that’s in volume 2 of my novel series. I’m still working to finish volume one. 

–Which, by the way, I am actually currently working on again! Really! Writer’s block is…er, slowed. I’m at a slow part right now, so, naturally, it’s coming slow. But it’s coming!

Ok, enough babble. 

Patrick’s Weekender: 

Name seven pet peeves other drivers commit:

1. Tailgating.

2. Turning off their brights at the last second–or not turning them off at all.

3. A combination of #1 and 2.

4. Pulling out of a parking space without looking to see if someone is driving by.

5. Pulling out into traffic without giving other drivers enough space.

6. Pulling out into traffic like a bat out of torment and slowing down.

7. Driving slow until coming to a yellow light where they then speed up–leaving you to miss the light. Thanks, dude.

Unconscious Mutterings:  

1. Audition :: try-outs
2. Urgent :: __ message
3. Lunch :: __ time
4. Adult :: __ content
5. Mug :: coffee __
6. Awful :: __ smell
7. Comics :: the work of my friends
8. Damage :: __ control
9. Kicks :: just for __
10. Experience :: life __

Thank you! And now I say… Farewell!

12:09 PM

Chronicled by: Her Grace, the Duchess Dethroned