What?! No PICTURES?

You'll handle it. I like this blog a lot. Almost toooo much, one might say. So that's why I've decided to trust it with personal thoughts. Granted, being this *is* the Internet and people do know how to copy and paste, I've always been one to keep my issues to myself, and use this as a positive outlook. I intend to keep it that way. I just felt like typing.

First off, I've decided to start a web comic. I know, right? How many people actually start a web comic? Perhaps a million, maybe more. If your a nerd, and you see other nerds out there that made it good with a web comic, you think you can. And I have major doubts about it, honestly. It's just like this: I have tons of funny random jokes. I'm not that great a crowds, I don't have the literary prowess to write a novel at the age of 22, and I need a creative outlet. The problem with this, however, is my blatant inability to draw. Period. Horrible drawer is I.

I've told a few people that I want to start a web comic, which in turn has inspired all of *them* to start a web comic. I think this is part of the problem. But to say the least, I hope it works out for them. I know of two people, Greg and Matthew, that I know will succeed in their endeavors, but a comic is a hard thing to do!

Secondly, I have a confession. I have started a diet. It's the first one I've ever been on, but I really think it's about time. I can't stand looking at all those dreaded family pics with my sisters all skinny and slender and me chubby and baggily clothed. So I went to http://www.sparkpeople.net and set up my subscription (which is free) and started counting calories, and drinking water, and it's all been very helpful-(although I find the groups something of a joke-I got an email saying "join our 'secret' club because our leader is awesome and only wants certain people to join us...yeah....no thanks...I'll stick with clubs a little more open) but I've yet to lose weight. My best friend Trina is also doing the same program-we started the same week. She's lost 11 freaking pounds. I've gained 1/2 a pound. I stocked my fridge with fruits and vegetables and started portion control. I started trying to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. I had to pee like a race horse, and was traumatised with how small my bathroom is beginning to feel. And my cat thinks I'm crazy. But I found out Trina's secret. She just got a new job that requires moving all day, AND she's doing wii fit. I don't have a wii, nor can I afford one because I don't have a freaking JOB. And OH do I need one. Badly. T.T

I've applied at several locations-and I haven't been hired at all. My expertise is heavy on the call center, and light on the anything else. The last job I had was at a place called Cosco-I quit that one because the manager was PSYCHO, (all caps, seriously) and PUSHED me because I was asking someone a question *away* from my desk. Lol, but that job wasn't for me anyways-I like people that are friendly with their employees. Some of the workers are hoping (dead serious) that she'll die in a motorcycle accident soon so they can take her job, because they see no other way to get past her.

Ah, the reminiscing. It's just been a good day, I guess. Brian came home, we drove around and joked and laughed, and then went and had some amazing Gumbo, and then drove home and hung out in a thunderstorm. And laughed. And joked.

I love that man.

*sigh*

I still want a puppy though. <.<

Waiting

Expect a bunch of posts this week, peeps, I am seriously stressed about my latest interview as I actually *want* to work there, and they gave me a 7 day window. *gah* So we'll see how my sanity is by the end of this.

I figured I ought to go back through and post some of my favorite pics from various little adventures in life: Explained below.

Also, went to the possible In-laws this weekend-it went pretty well-except when his father nearly killed us with bottle rockets. That kinda did not go awesome.

Here goesThis particular beauty came from Brian's Aunts house. The contrast of the colors and the rustic ease of it all inspired me to snap a shot-which inspired Brian in turn to roll his eyes and guffaw loudly. In his defense, I'd just spent ten minutes trying to get that perfect shot of an obese, sleeping Golden Retriever.


Imagine, if you will: Hot, steamy rice, smothered in a warm, coconut milk. Topped with cool, perfectly ripe mango slices, more coconut milk, and sesame seeds. Now, imagine a girl with an obsession with prawns....and your best friend. Life isn't much better than that, eh? Not to mention, the food was epic. And before you ask about the girl with the obsession, she has been duly named Prawns.

This fantastically bleached skull was found in an Autumn-like gazebo, at a cabin overlooking Loon Lake at Inchelium, Washington. Beautiful town, friendly people, awesome skulls.


Tune in for more epicness wrapped in win this week. ^.^ And for my Radar peeps, make sure you submit your favorite photo for the Radar Wall of Epic Contest of Epic of Doom.

<3

Flawed Artist

Today I got a post from my good friend Morgan, about sone changes occuring in her life. It's funny-I never expected to become good friends via an iPhone app...but I've made many. Morgan is one of the biggest, though. So, tonight, my blog pics are in the tune of a flawed, geek-tastic nerdfighter named Morgan. May you find that awesome new job quickly!





I always meant to put that up. You are The Sherwood, Mirgan. Lol.




Not my pic, but also inspired to share with flawedartist, aka Morgan.





The confidence I gained for being a gamer chick-it all came from you! <3




WoW and spectacled Stitch-teh tribute for teh Morgan. Love you Morgan! Oh, and #nerdfighter ftw.

OS 3.0 Wins My Heart...But WoW stole my Soul

*hangs head in shame*

I know it's pathetic, a 10 day trial shouldn't be so addictive, but it is...

•ahem• in other news, today, the new OS came out for the iPhone, which I woke up for around 6. Had to steady myself, read all the speculation, watch the twitterverse for the reactions, etc.

It took three tries for me to download mine, as luck would have it. First time, it stopped suddenly, and upon examining the wire to the USB port, I noticed a rather sad fact: my cord was slightly severed on several sections. Deep, hateful thoughts of a purring cat nearby stormed my mind, but luckily I have 3 backups. Second time I accidentally ripped it out in my eagerness to tend to the massive radar tribute cookie cooking in my oven:



Finally, I unplugged it after I *thought* my phone was going to explode because it *whirr'd* at me. Turned out it was a ringtone. Btw, thanks for the solicitation call ATT. I hate you.

My favorite thing, hands down about the iPhone: the faster shutter response on the camera-Stitch just got more cuddly! It used to take a good 10-15 seconds for my camera to open. Now? Barely one! And the picture *usually* comes back really really clear! Please see the images below:





He heard a noise and shuffled closer-normally this would be a brownish blur of sadness-but the new camera caught those huge eyes of his quite nicely.






About 1/2 a second before he batted at the phone. Lol.


Other notably cool features: the recording mic thingy. *note my lack of proffesionalism*





Croon like Ol' Blue Eyes- but don't expect the crackling sound of record static. Now, you can hear Whispers, the annoying shuffle of your restless spouse who didn't want to download his earlier, etc.





Too lazy to scroll? So am I. Welcome to Search! Type in the first few letters, and find any app, song, contact, or email in your phone. May the slothfulness commence!





Watch TV shows on your phone during boring long hours of work. Company policies everywhere are ready to be re-written. Sadly, mostly call centers.







Finally, the ol' copy and paste thingamabob. In case you don't want to rewrite the text your sister just sent saying don't tell Ashley- so you can send it to Ashley- you can now highlight it and dump it. Win! Blackmail and sibling rivalries just went to defcon EPIC.

*yawn* bed, peeps. *whew*

Cat, I'm A Kitty Cat, and I Dance Dance Dance...

Stitch. My fluffy. My cute little squishy. Completely photogenic. Rediculously fun to torture. Here he displays a classic half-roll. In other cultures this may be the doll pose, or the eggroll.




Here we show Stitch in a picture that clearly states who he feels is superior in the relationship. This also explains why Stitch lays across Brians face, apparently. According to Brian, Stitch lurks until he senses even breathing, then silently lurks the pillows until he can contort his body to stop all air passages. A merciless cuddler.




Here Stitch displays a great ability to camoflauge himself behind radar glasses. He seriously doesn't mind them. Which only adds to the ninja.




Here Stitch, in pursuit of his once partner-in-crime-turned-evil, blows through the bottom of a paper bag. A very lucky shot on my part. Seriously, his face-made of awesome.




Unfortunately his face was stuck. Hilarity ensued as I struggled to take pictures. No one helped him get unstuck for some time.




Finally, Stitch at rest, as only Stitch can be.

This concludes the Kitty post. Stitch makes regular appearances, though. Promise. ^.^

In other news, my baby sister Michelle is pregnant!!! Congratulations Kyle and Michelle, I'm so excited for you! <3333





Love you sissy!!!

Many Much

Many much shopping carts. This is from WinCo, which I love, btw. Cheap prices, cheaper food- and some crazies depending on the time of day ^.^ this picture entertains me most because earlier, all 500 carts disappeared. People were selling their carts back for 5.00. Seriously. Messed. Up.




Tree branches! Took this shot while B and I went for a walk a few weeks back. I like having nothing but sky and tree. It was in a vacant lot ^.^




Note to self: when using the application mover, only push the contact info to the other phone 1 time. Not 15, or 28. Just 1. Also note: it won't tell you that. You should check your contacts after waiting a full minute.*sigh*




Not many much chips. But at least a few. Personally, I prefer Michigan Rummy to Poker any day. That's the best game. ^.^


All for now, I gotta make some more cookies!

Virtual Stumble Upon

I didn't post them yesterday because I didn't want to have such a huge post- so FYI, I have some new pics! This one is from a demo put on by the local SCA, which, according to the FBI, means card-carrying fringe lunatics. While at the event, B told me he still had one...I never knew....




Here we have several activities forming-weaving, chain mail, fighting, and girls wearing corsets. Fun for everyone!




Brian immediately fell in and had an in-depth conversation about chain mail. I meanwhile, talked with my friend Clarissa, or, in the SCA scene, Lady Claire ^.^ she's adorable!!!




An interesting spear they had chillin in the background. I wonder who made it.




Some warriors fighting. I think one was a baron, the other was a knight.




My favorite picture-you can take the geek out of the house, but a geek they remain. In this case, a classic Star Wars bounty hunter insignia on a shield.




Sir Knight, and a very beautiful dress! Very very cool. I love virtual Stumble Upons ^.^




Cat Sith in Plaid. Because every post should have token cat moments.

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