What Your Bed Says About You

Outward appearances are a concern of yours, but not your primary concern. You try to take care of yourself and your home, but it’s not an obsession. You try to be an organized person, but you often fall behind. Certain parts of your life tend to fall into chaos. You are very high maintenance. You like everything a certain way, and you’re grumpy if things aren’t the way you like them. In relationships, you tend to be quite dominant. You enjoy taking charge. You tend to be a down to earth, practical person. You think in terms of what is actual. You are a total homebody. You are happiest when you’re at home.

Ok. I have a beef with this. Paragraphs 2, 3 and 6 couldn’t be more right, but paragraph 4…my Prince and I have the perfect relationship. We are both independent and treat each other as equals. Paragraph 5: I’m not very practical. Not at all. My mind is constantly drifting off to a land of vivid greens, blues, yellows and pinks where everyone dances and sings perfectly–all the time. *happy sigh*

11:09 PM

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Your Rising Sign is Scorpio

You’re so intense and passionate - you’re on fire! You want to be an angel or a devil… you can’t decide which. No wonder you seem moody and even a little dangerious. You’ve got some major mystery going on, so work it! Your personality is the strongest of all signs, making you hard to deal with. While you’re ruthless to your enemies, you’re loyal to your one true love.

You Have Willpower of Steel

Your personal motto could be “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” If you will something, you make it happen - no matter how difficult it is. You don’t back down from commitments, even when you regret making them. That being said, you are pretty careful about what you commit to!

06:04 PM

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05:03 PM

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This is pretty cool. I was playing around with my feeds in the yahoo mail beta (which I’m trying out) and decided I wanted to blog.

Creature/Banquet Spoonerism 

A spoonerism is a transposition of initial sounds of two or more words (as in "tons of soil" for "sons of toil"). So… What is a spoonerism for a counterfeit creature as opposed to a banquet of oven-cooked foods? Check out for the answer.

11:35 AM

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Friday’s Feast 156:

Appetizer
Describe your laundry routine. Do you have a certain day when you do it all, or do you just wash whatever you need for the next day? Once a week. No particular day–whenever we have a day off.

Soup
In your opinion, what age will you be when you’ll consider yourself to truly be old? Hmm, somewhere around fifty. Still…there’s old and there’s OLD. As a child I had this ballet teacher who was definitely over fifty but, physically, put us self-assured little brats to shame. I bet she could easily have kicked our tiny hinies. (And from 20 yr. old to the world: 30 is NOT old! Geez. People actually mature around that age. Usually…)

Salad
What is one of your goals? Is it short-term, long-term, or both? To finish my novel. As for the term…I’ve been working on the series for about 7 years. What do you think?

Main Course
Name something unbelievable you’ve seen or read lately. Um…that’s pastor’s wife getting off the hook for murdering her husband. That was more bizarre than the Kay Hooper audiobooks I’m listening to.

Dessert
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how happy are you today? Uh, I’d say 11, but I’m pretty sure it’s monthly thing.  (Yeah, extremely hyper or extremely angry…I like the first one.)

Friday Fun: Friday Flavors:

Friday Fill-in #33:

1. There’s coffee and then there’s goooooood coffee! (LOL! Got that from a Garfield cartoon.)
2. Subscribe to Amazon.com because it’s awesome!
3. I love a good book because it helps me refined my own writing–and it’s enjoyable, too.
4. My favourite position is lounging–I guess I’m just a down-to-floor kind of girl. LOL!
5. I need to quit my "old" job–as much as I love my co-workers.
6. I need to start saving money.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to finishing season 1 of The Office, tomorrow my plans include work (what else?) and Sunday, I want to watch Stardust! (Yeah, right.)

 

OMG! This is hilarious! Check out this site: Draw a pig! (Hey, it isn’t like I’m eating the pig, ok?) Anyway, here’s mine:

You drew the pig:

Toward the middle, you are a realist. (Uh…you know I’m a fiction writer, right? I live in my own little world…and there’s nothing real about…except maybe the murders…neh. Rafim, naiads, and magic daggers that never miss their target–not real stuff.)

Facing left, you believe in tradition, are friendly, and remember dates (birthdays, etc.) (Yes to the first–to an extent. Uh…the second is highly debatable. The third…well, God bless yahoo calendar alerts. LOL!)

With few details, you are emotional and naive, they care little for details and are a risk-taker. (Are you calling me Emo? For the last time…I AM NOT EMO. Goth, maybe. A little. And hey, I totally care about details…when it comes to writing. Risk-taker? Me? Only when I’m hyper.)

With 4 legs showing, they are secure, stubborn, and stick to their ideals. (Stubborn. That’s a nice way of putting it.)

The size of the ears indicates how good a listener you are.
The bigger the better. You drew medium sized ears, you are a good listener. (If you give me a good story. Remember: truth is stranger than fiction.)

The length of the tail indicates the quality of your sex life.
And again more is better! You drew medium sized tail. (What the he–er, bloody dickens?! When I’m married, sure…to that genius Jew out there. Yeah, I’m waiting for you…oops. I think I scared him away!)

Eh, sounds fair.

09:07 AM

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I woke up at 6:30 this morning with a stomach flu. My first thought, as I rolled over in bed to look at my clock, was "Oh my God! What am I doing awake this early?" Then, the nausea crept into my gut like an insidious tide. The room around me tilted and swam dizzily.

Oh. That’s why.

Though puzzled that I was sick in the morning when my stomach usually decides to get sick in the evenings, I nonetheless enjoyed being able to just lie in bed. It’s been forever…at least, it seems that way.

When I awoke again, I decided to kill time by listening to New Moon. I almost stopped because a few minutes into where I had left off last night, all the characters started coming down with the stomach flu.

I just chortled at the irony and kept it playing. The flu part of the story didn’t last long; and it wasn’t like I could eat anything anyway. *rolls eyes*

What’s really annoying is when I get sick like this and yet still (in some part of my body) feel hungry. I mean, does that make any sense at all? Nauseated and hungry at the same time?!

By the afternoon, I sick of flat, plain, gentle foods. Yesterday’s lasagna called my name seductively. I knew my stomach couldn’t handle that, but I asked Imah just in case. She laughed at me. Oh well. A girl can dream, can’t she?

And, hey, at least I got some ice cream out of this. That makes everything all better. *shut up, you stupid stomach!* Yep. All better.

Here’s some quizzes I took because I’m sick of being sick:

You Are An Orange Girl

You live in the fast lane. You love action, risk, and competition. You’re spontaneous, enthusiastic, and persuasive. But you’re also easily bored - and love to rebel against structures. You resent rules … as well as people’s attempts to control you! What Color Girl Are You?

What can I say? I have a split personality. An agressive side and a mild side. My mother once discussed me with a friend who turned out to be familiar with psychology and the like. He defined me as "passive aggressive". Yeah, that’s sounds about right; better than Imah’s term for me: "sly/sneaky".

I prefer a mostly peaceful existence with occasional breakouts. I’m not much of a risk taker, though (breaking Imah’s rules every once in a while is about as far as I’ll go).

But, yeah, I do have a thing about control. I guess I’ve just known too many controlling people and saw how they hurt people’s lives.

Your Nail Polish Color is Pink

How you’re unique: You’re girly without being high maintenance Why your style rocks: You’re the perfect blend of stylish, preppy, and cute What this color says about you: "I am secure enough not to follow every trend" What Color Nail Polish Best Fits You?

Oo! My favorite color! (Despite my current fondness for dark reds).

I do think of myself as girly, and I am often complimented on my clothing style. I think my friends need a reminder not to puff my head up too much. I come complete with my own high ego, thanks.

Your Power Bird is an Eagle

You are spiritual and able to soar to great heights. You are a true inspiration, and many people look to you for guidance. And you are quite demanding in relationships… but you’re worth it. People know that you will become even greater than you imagine. What’s Your Power Bird?

I’m not so sure I’m a spiritual person so much as I’m fascinated by the spiritual realm. Yeah, my dreams and goals are often set (frustratingly) high. I hope to God no one looks to me for guidance. I’m still dealing with that rebel in me. I am demanding…but I’m so worth it. *wink* I only hope I can reach some of what I dream for my life.

You Are A Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Girl

Creative. Expressive. Unique. What Flavor Ice Cream Girl Are You?

*smug shrug* What can I add to that?

08:40 PM

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Friday Fill-in #18

1. OMG I just saw a crow stalking me!
2.  Blankety blank… the end. (I’m in a "let’s screw with people" mood today. LOL!)
3. When I want anything I generally look cute. (LOL!)
4. If I can write can you read?
5. What a princess sees princess owns.
6. It’s been dull since you were away.
7. This weekend, I’m most looking forward to being with my wubby.

Friday 5 

1. What is your favorite outdoor activity? Dancing (then rollerblading).
2. Are you outdoors not often enough, too often, or just often enough? Not nearly enough, no way.
3. When was the last time you slept in a tent? Hmm…probably a few years ago. *tear*
4. Where is your favorite beach? Rialto!
5. In what social, academic, or professional group are you on the outer fringes of?  In what social, academic, or professional group are you right in the middle of? Myspace doesn’t count, right? LOL! The only group thing I’m really into right now is dance.

Friday Fiver: Get Up, Stand Up

1. Turn your head to the right — what do you see? That huge old-fashioned radio–about half my size!

2. Stand-up — do you like how tall you are? I wouldn’t mind being a tiny bit taller, but I’m the perfect height for my wubby.

3. Do you believe in heaven or hell? Both. Oh yeah.

4. What is your favorite piece of jewelry? Currently? The "Diva" necklace my wubby gave me.

5. What is the last thing you took from someone else? I accidently took my friend C4’s matches home with me last weekend. LOL!

Five on Friday: Potty Mouth 

1. Do you curse/swear or otherwise use curse/swear words? Occasionally.

2. Do you substitute faux curse words, like shoot or crap, for the real thing? Oh yes. Shoot, crap, sh-sugar cookies, doggone it. Also, gibberish.

3. Which curse words and phrases do you abuse most often? Crap, damn, hell–most of the time I use gibberish. It’s fun, and I like seeing the look on people’s faces when I go "gr-ibb-ibb-ah" or "juh-goo-dah".

4. Are you annoyed or pleased when you hear movies, songs, or shows that have been edited to cover or replace inappropriate language? Mostly, I appreciate the editing.

5. What are your thoughts on the use of curses and swear words in modern society? Is it more or less prevalent than in previous generations? Is it fine or causing irreprable harm to our culture? Do you think we should create (or in some cases keep) laws forbidding cursing? I think cursing should be kept to a minimum; it can’t be good for a person to do or to hear. It is definitely more prevalent now. I do not think it should became a legal matter, though. No way.

 

Star Wars Horoscope for Scorpio

You are a powerful character. You tend to be possessive and lusty - which explains your greedy nature. You feel threatened when people try to order you around or control you. You are prone to suspicion and jealousy - but your resilience and passion get you what you want. Star wars character you are most like: Han Solo

05:11 PM

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Because I have too much on my hands. (And I’m as bored and moody as the dickens!)

THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT? Unwritten, by Natasha Bedingfield.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED? Yeah. The feet.

WHAT’S MOST IMPORTANT, STRONG IN MIND OR STRONG IN BODY? Hello? You’re asking a writer. Mind, of course! (Although I do get a bit paranoid about my hands.)

WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? Whenever I need to.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE KITCHEN ITEM? Food!!

WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? I don’t want to talk about it. You don’t want to get me going.

WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR OR SUV? SUV. Oo…hot pink hummer…

DO YOU BELIEVE IN AFTERLIFE? Yes.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT
BE? Telekinesis. (Not to be confused with telepathy. I totally do not want to be inside people’s heads. *shudder*)

 

Thanks for the questionnaire, blue! I shall now depart. (I’m moody, remember?) 

07:37 PM

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Just posting this meme I found on The Ice Box blog:

1. Available or Single? Huh? Single.
2. Best friend? Micky and Ariel.
3. Cake or pie? cake–ice cream cake!
4. Drink of choice? COFFEE!!!!!!!
5. Essential item? glam jewelry (beside my novel–that’s my soul)
6. Favorite color? Pink!!
7. Gummi bears or worms? Ew, neither.
8. Hometown? *classified*
9. Indulgence? lip gloss (I have way too many.)
10. January or February? January.
11. Kids and names? None.
12. Life incomplete without? My writing.
13. Marriage date? N/A
14. Number of Siblings? Too many.
15. Oranges or Apples? Apples.
16. Phobias/fears? Dark. My mother’s driving. Cars and driving in general.
17. Favorite Quotation? If I told you, I’d have to kill you. (No really–that’s my fave quote.)
18. Reason to smile? I have my reasons. *grin*
19. Season? Summer.
20. Tag three people: Ariel, Virginia, and Krysten.
21. Unknown fact about me: If I told then it wouldn’t be unknown, would it?
22. Vegetable you hate: Spinach.
23. Worst habit? Being impatient.
24. X-rays I’ve had: None.
25. Your favorite food? Pizza or lasagna.
26. Zodiac? Scorpio. Chinese horoscope: Tiger. Celtic horoscope…

You Are A Chestnut Tree

You are a born diplomat with a well developed sense of justice. And even though you’re impressive and intimidating, you’re also fun to be around. You can be irritated easily, and you sometimes act superior. Nevertheless, you are sensitive of others feelings and very loyal. Sometimes you feel misunderstood and are fiercely close to those who know you best.

08:03 PM

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Here are great avatars when you’re feeling crabby:

Anyway, I’ve been complaining lately–about not getting sick. It’s complicated, but I knew I was going to get sick soon and I figured Hey, I’ve got the weekend off. Why not get sick then? Heh heh. Yeah. That’s what I get. I’m so nauseous, I keep heading for the bathroom in order to save the livingroom carpet. And what do I get for my trouble? Dry heaves! (On a lighter note, I get these spinning-room thrills whenever I stand up…Oh, that’s right. I hate those rides!!!!)

So, I’ve been on the couch all day–having the laptop on my lap whenever I wasn’t heaving–having nothing really to do and no one to talk to. Yeah, yeah, I know; quit the pity party. At last I realized: Blast! I forgot to do Unconscious Mutterings! So, without further ado:

1. Hardball :: isn’t/wasn’t that a tv show?
2. Sleepless :: …in Seattle (seen it–don’t remember [liking] it)
3. Graduation :: evolution
4. Presents :: as in…gifts? I knew I liked you.
5. Toe :: tic-tack…
6. Lotion :: what I use often (me love!)
7. Snicker :: what I do upon successfully pulling off a scheme (or planning another scheme)
8. Eve :: Adam (and that blasted apple!!)
9. Investment :: looking ahead
10. Pain :: a constant life companion

And now for a random survey… The Four

4 jobs that I have had:
1. summer tutor
2. camp counselor
3. office assistant
4. cashier

4 movies that I could watch over and over:
1. Midnight
2. The Longest Day
3. Pirates of the Caribbean
4. The Italian Job

4 places I have lived:
1. Lots of places across Washington state

4 TV Shows I love:
1. Numb3rs
2. NCIS
3. Criminal Minds
4. CSI

4 places I have been on vacation:
1. Disneyland
2. Nevada/Arizona
3. Goldendale Observatory
4. the beaches and mountains of Washington

4 websites that I visit the most:
1. yahoo
2. myspace
3. DragonFable
4. del.icio.us

4 favorite foods:
1. ice cream (glidah…mmm)
2. pizza (or anything with cheese)
3. grilled cheese sandwiches (especially with soup)
4. apple pie

4 places I would rather be:
1. Heaven…
2. Israel
3. Arizona/Texas
4. Somewhere warm!

Okie. I go suck on my peppermint now. (I don’t think it helps my nausea, but at least I’m doing something.) Farewell!

07:46 PM

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