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16 November 2009 @ 05:47 pm
The only author I've ever actually made a point to read the books of is Stephen King. Of course with each book I read there's one less available that I haven't read...and my list of "haven't read yet" is really dwindling so I've finally decided to try branching out. I tried googling "scariest books" but it seems the scariest books people post about online are all by Stephen King. So in true Kristina style, I googled "most disturbing books" and came up with a few possibilities (two of which are Pig Island by Mo Hayder and Johnny Got his Gun by Trumbo Dalton - anyone read these?) Somewhere during my searches I came across a novel called Ghost Story by Peter Straub. I realized a movie that I saw a year or two ago that I enjoyed was loosely based on the novel so I decided to give it a try. Of course of all the King novels I've read, the two he co-wrote with Straub are both on my "haven't read yet" list so this is my first exposure to Straub. I'm halfway through Ghost Story and I'm glad I decided to read it. His writing style is very similar to King's so I'm finding it very easy to read and I'm really enjoying the story. I have 4 novels in mind that I'd like to read after this (the two I mentioned above plus Little Children (unsure of the author offhand) and King's newest one Under the Dome) but somwhere in between them I'd like to look into other novels by Straub. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
 
16 November 2009 @ 01:55 pm
I have a Santa dress up for sale on ebay, I figured I'd post it here because I thought it would make a cute Trixie dress and the holidays will be here before ya know it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220511375951&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling#ht_500wt_1182

If you have any other questions just let me know =)
 
 
16 November 2009 @ 02:05 am

  • 00:48:05: @weetzien I think you can exchange it for a baked ziti? ...Hrmm... But the cheese... Mer... MAYBE you can ask if they will honor a tofurkey?
  • 00:54:49: Our house is starting to become more livable! ...But unpacking boxes has become a lesson in futility!
  • 01:01:54: Is reaching for the stars... And succeeding at getting a firm hold on every one that I want! The sky is the limit!
  • 14:35:57: Has decided today will be a day of rest... I've already spent more than half of it in bed... Now to copy down recipes!
  • 22:06:28: @theanswrspurple Whenever you wanna come pick up those boxes... Feel free! We have a collection going in the garage! (*Laughs*)

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15 November 2009 @ 08:30 pm

Adkins Antiques (Stained Glass)
Originally uploaded by seweccentric

We went to Adkin's Architectural Antiques today (Downtown on Fannin St.) - I love that place. I was hoping to find an affordable chandelier for the dining room - no luck. But they have so many neat things there - very "shabby chic". Click on the photo to get to my Flickr acct and you can see the rest of the photos I took today.

 
 
15 November 2009 @ 07:54 pm

Barkley Sleeping
Originally uploaded by seweccentric

This photo is begging for an LOL cats caption.

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15 November 2009 @ 02:06 am

  • 14:10:53: Opened our joint-checking at PNC, went to breakfast, came home, took a nap, and are now headed over to a family B-day party!
  • 23:02:38: Is $50 away from a free turkey at Acme and I need to spend it before Tuesday! I have plans for a Maple-Glazed Turkey this year!

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14 November 2009 @ 07:51 pm
 
"Let the waters settle and you will see the stars and moon mirrored in your being."
 
 
14 November 2009 @ 09:05 pm
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL MCGANN. THIS IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. THERE ARE MANY LIKE IT BUT THIS ONE IS YOURS.

Incidentally, happy one year anniversary to Ianto and Eight [info]holycrap2hearts, whom [info]notusachan has been roleplaying for, yes, one whole year.

SO, OF COURSE, THIS CALLS FOR AN RP PARTY.

The game is simple: rp + party. Unfortunately, neither of the guests of honor can be in attendance, but that won't stop us from having a good time, right? (And I totally expect you guys to pick up the slack for Denise's absence.) The setting is whatever you make of it, but know that there is food, drink, and music of various sorts available to everyone.

Also, there is cake. Lots of cake. IF YOU CAN READ THIS, YOU (WELL, YOUR CHARACTERS) ARE INVITED.

GO FORTH AND BE MERRY.
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14 November 2009 @ 02:09 am

  • 00:18:21: Is exhausted and is crawling into bed... I hope I get that call tomorrow. I really need it.
  • 18:41:50: I GOT THE JOB AT SALLIE MAE!!!

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13 November 2009 @ 09:35 pm
Pic post for the Eddies out there as promised.

The dvd capture....


Pic of a vintage boot...


Hope that helps guys!
 
 
13 November 2009 @ 05:58 pm
 


back Monday
 
 
13 November 2009 @ 05:57 pm
I GOT THE JOB!!!

After only 2 months of working as a crappy temp I got a REAL Job over at Sallie Mae! THE JOB I WANTED!!!

...As some of you may know I played hooky one day this week to go to an interview over at Sallie Mae...
~In the interview I felt fantastic... Essentially I do the same job now! So I felt really confident coming out of there... But seeing as it was only my second interview EVER I didn't want to feel overly confident and then be disappointed!

ANYWAYS... They told me that I should hear by the end of the week... But they also said the next training session started on the 16th! WHICH would have meant that I wouldn't be able to give a 2 week notice... Which was fine, cause I'm a temp and I'd have no problem giving Honda the one-finger salute and be out the damn door! BUT I wanted to know if I had to tell my temp agency! (*Which I Kinda Liked, Because They Were Nice And Helped Me Get A Job! ~Plus My Sup Over There Is Really Nice And I Didn't Want To Flake Out On The Poor Old Guy!*)

...
Anyways... Stressed all week. But today I finally got a call from Human Resources and called them back... More stress trying to get in touch on my miniscule amount of breaks... BUT FINALLY I get in contact with the rep and YEY! OFFER!!! Which, I accepted! And instead of starting on November 16th I start on December 7th! YEYEYEYEY!!!
~Then I joyfully worked my crappy job the rest of the day knowing the next week I'm putting in my two weeks notice!

I'm SO DAMN HAPPY!!!

Anyways...
Michael is Bugging Me To Get Dressed! We're Going To Dinner With My Family!

More On The New Job Later! Just Wanted To Make A Quick Post!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
 
♥ I feel: ecstatic
♫ I'm singing : Michael Grumping About Being Late!
 
 
13 November 2009 @ 02:50 pm
I just bought this for $25 at a resale shop.
 
 
13 November 2009 @ 11:35 am
 
 
 
13 November 2009 @ 11:17 am
Does anyone have a favorite pattern for making the riff vest? I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I'll need to alter just about anything, regardless..

Thanks in advance!
 
 
13 November 2009 @ 07:38 pm
Righto!
We seem to be processing for now so I shall be brief.
Laptop is and isn't working. The DVD/CD burner has given up the ghost, right when I need it to burn vital files. I need to install new software but...there is something wrong with the hard disk. Now things work, now they don't, windows freeze and...restart!
Some vital files have also disappeared but fortunately this time I rememembered to back up (yes! Hoorah for my brain!).

To make matters interesting my new chair has suffered an...accident.
Leaning back to relax on chairs that are not designed to recline is not a good idea.

Shopping list:

New hard disk, more RAM, new chair. Sounds expensive and it's highly likely that it will be.

One good thing.
Today, being Friday the thirteenth, I was fortunate to solve a colossal software problem at work, not on one but on two computers! Ah, vengeance is, indeed, sweet!
 
 
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♫ I'm singing : Disturbia - Rihanna
 
 
13 November 2009 @ 02:05 am

  • 01:53:54: Is watching Ghost Hunter's Academy... Which is Mer...
  • 19:06:07: Feels like my brain could just snap in half after the day I've had... I actually felt like I was going to run screaming out of the office!
  • 20:41:08: http://twitpic.com/pagtz - Another "Grand-March-Of-Doom" Shot!

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12 November 2009 @ 07:13 pm

I though i'll shair a pic with you me as Frank,
This was my first frank costume, i've updated some bits of it compaired to my current one,


What ya all think



Can anyone spot anything special about this pic,

First person to get it correct gets a gold star
 
 
12 November 2009 @ 02:05 am

  • 01:06:24: Bed!
  • 18:50:22: @theanswrspurple I have SOO MANY Snap/Lock QVC storage containers I don't know what to do with them all! So no thank you! (*Laughs*)
  • 18:54:46: Loves the Married-Life! ... (*And Also Owning A Home!*) ... (*And Kitties...*)
  • 21:27:17: Is snuggy up at my mommy's house!
  • 22:36:22: My Dad got me the Original Movie Script for Rocky Horror Picture Show!

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