User:	keimei
	Date:	2009-12-22 21:16
	Subject:	Updateage
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	bouncy
	Music:	Shiawase no Iro - Ishida Yoko

Okay.. time to update.. Good news. My arm was just bruised.. a nasty bone bruise but a bruise none the less. It's getting better.. aside from being blatantly black and blue it's getting better.. as long as certain people stop POKING AT IT!!! *Glares at her mother*

Business has been better this week.. likely thanks to the holidays.. Hope it keeps going.. 2 payments left on the car.. Woot.

Been reading OMG Manga. GOD I love this series ^^. The Manga is truly, a far cry, better than any of the anime versions. Not to say i don't like the animes.. I LOVE the TV series. The OVAs are extremely condensed but still good for what it is. The film.. well it bumps me but it is what it is. The Manga tho.. Ah.. Nothin' beats the original! (The "Mini Urd" gags at the end of each volume are made of win btw)

and Yes I'll likely randomly rant and rave about how much I love this damned series. And the best part is that it's STILL ongoing!

ATM I own Volumes 1-7 and 21-24. All thanx to friends ^^ You know who you are and I love you to death for it!

And now I regress. I feel the withdrawls coming on XP I must read chapter 26 now!

*Snerk*

~ Khei

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-21 15:56
	Subject:	Keillor's lost it
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	Mood:	disappointed
	Music:	none

Garrison Keillor wrote "The Christmas Dividend" for the Chicago Tribune. I think he's lost it. When cargoweasel first posted about this, I didn't know the full context of the situation. Now I've read Mr. Keillor's words and, wow, they really are pretty nasty, petty, and bile-filled. While I listen to "Prairie Home Companion" fairly often, I have to admit it will be very, very hard for me to listen to it in the future.

( Read more here )

Whereas some folk have commented that his comments are anti-Semitic, anti-Intellectual, or maybe just Curmudgeonly, I have a different interpretation.

For some time, now, I've noticed that Mr. Keillor has the same sort of generic bias against speculative fiction that many of the professors at University had. If it was Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, or even remotely smacking of pop culture, it was crap. Bringing up the old saw that Shakespeare was the pop culture of his day didn't matter. These guardians of what was proper intellectualism and true, worthy pursuit of value for actual academic endeavor would brush it off with any number of trite clichés.

And, please, let's not get on a side-track about how "Roddenbury isn't Shakespeare".

What I believe is that Keillor -like Bill Maher and others who ascribe to a very serious view of the world around them- abhor anything they associate with children being embraced by those they think should know better. Adults following a pop cultural interest that they have relegated (as if their opinion were the final word on such matters) to the domain of antilectuals or dull-witted, uninspired, and non-interesting philosophical pursuits are not worthy of their attention. Further, it galls them to see a world where these ideas grow and spread.

I believe that this sticks in their craw the older these people get. It begins to show up in their observations on every topic. It taints their every view and infects the basis of their every argument.

In the end, perhaps this is the crux of being a Curmudgeon. A Curmudgeon has taken the world -and their interpretation of it- so seriously, that its continued refutation of their assumptions (merely by existing) has made them bitter, resentful, angry, and mean. Then, with increasing ferocity and regularity, that person -in this case: Keillor- lashes out, letting that inner turmoil drive them to make statements they would otherwise have never made in the past.

This isn't about Science Fiction or Fantasy. It's about taking the world too seriously and demeaning those things that don't meet your standards of intellectual supremacy. Keillor seems to hold the world to certain standards of what is "proper" and "acceptable" in the realm of intellectual, philosophical, and societal correctness and perfection. The fact that even Christmas -his interpretation of Christmas- is no longer a part of that in the wider world, is driving him crazy.

He's stuck in neutral with regards to his views on the world.

Sad, really.

But, yeah: I'm going to find it hard to listen to his show from this point on.

Whatta ya think, sirs?

Yours,
Sylvan (Dave)

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-21 15:35
	Subject:	Letter to Santa 2009
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	Mood:	amused
	Music:	none

Dear Santa... Dear Santa, This year I've been busy! In August I committed genocide... Sorry about that, torrle (-5000 points). In September I helped nauta hide a body (-173 points). Last Friday I helped petsnakereggie across the street (6 points). Last Monday I bought porn for pathia (10 points). In May I gave change to a homeless guy (19 points). Overall, I've been naughty (-5138 points). For Christmas I deserve a lump of coal! Sincerely, joshuwain

	User:	punktiger
	Date:	2009-12-21 15:27
	Subject:	Short Version
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	blank

Reader's Digest version:

Yeah, I know I've been seemingly under Radio Silence lately. Can't be helped.

I had to rescind the offer on Grape St.

Job at AT&T is looking up for everyone... except the clerks. Chances are, I'll be out of a job by April. Subject to change, of course, but it's not looking all that good. I hate this situation almost as much as I hate snow (all 20+ inches of it... which says something).

More details coming soon.

Merry Merry and Happy Happy.

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-20 22:27
	Subject:	S. Gunter Klaus and the Story Before
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	Mood:	touched
	Music:	none

I just saw this excellent play -"S. Gunter Klaus and the Story Before"- down at the Southern Theater and, boy, was it wonderful, Nordic fun!

A fable, written in the modern day, about the origins of a certain toy maker and his battle against the darkness of cold winter, it was truly wonderful. It dealt with magic, the World Tree, elves, Fenris Wolf, Trolls of Niflehiem, and a whole host of ancient lore. It really was a grand adventure and I had a great time!

Thank you, Todd, for this gift!

I wish all my friends could see this play...

Yours,
Sylvan (Dave)

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-20 07:02
	Subject:	Spicy food plotting and planning...
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	Mood:	tired
	Music:	none

My fiendish plans for the world of non-spicy food lovers, revealed:

Little Tales: strip #7 - "Hot Stuff"

Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!

mirrdae, wanna help me in my schemes?

Yours,
Sylvan

PS - Up early, yeah, but still tired. Gonna lie down for a few more minutes.

	User:	rexxwolfe
	Date:	2009-12-20 02:39
	Subject:	I hurt myself cause its soo good.
	Security:	Public

I was bored i have the internet.. I watched some videos streaming over the internet.

I saw twilight and new moon. ALL rants ive made about twilight or bitch sessions i have about twilight are true. In a small way the movies were amusing but god it just yeah im so close to going into a tangent.. * counts to ten* No twilight Doesn't reinforce media telling girls to make bad choices in Who they choose to fall for nope nope.. Nope it does not sut killt he established myths of the vampire or were wolf nope..


Ahh i feel better * gags*

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-19 22:30
	Subject:	Holiday Tiredness and Topimirate
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	Mood:	exhausted
	Music:	none

I'm exhausted. And, yes, as for the timestamp of this post implies, it is late: around 10:30pm. But that's not the key to my tiredness. I've been tired, on and off, for weeks. As many friends I've spoken to know, I've been having trouble with my mood and level of wakefulness for some time, now. I've even spoken to my psychologist and psychiatrist for months, now, to little avail. I'm participating in a sleep study in about a week.

My theory is, however, that this goes back to the generic formulation of the medication my HMO put me on instead of the namebrand I used to be on. Topimirate seems to have that effect on people, from what I understand.

I woke up, today, intending on getting stuff done for the holidays. Didn't happen.

I went out with sorien for some lunch, came home, and went back to bed.

Since waking up around 5pm, I've had no drive and have still been tired. I'm exhausted.

I have no energy at work and no energy at home. No drive. Sure, I can have some good times -here and then- but not for long. So, starting tomorrow I'm going to stop taking my anti-depressant in the morning and afternoon, taking it -instead- in the evening and night. I'm going to see if this shift enables me to stay awake during the day and have more drive. I can't contact my psychiatrist to ask her about this, but I'm sick of being tired all the time.

I'm going to head to bed, now, and see if I can sleep through to early morning. Then, if I have energy in the morning I'm going to try and finally catch up with a few things.

I'm way behind on simple household chores but I have a few days off of work: Monday and Tuesday. I'll celebrate -hopefully- Yule once I get dishes done, the stove-top clean, gifts bought, gifts wrapped and mailed, bills paid, laundry folded, and room cleaned/dusted.

I've got to get my brain back on-track!

I hate hating myself and that's how I end up going to bed each night: hating myself.

-Dave

	User:	karou_windstalk
	Date:	2009-12-18 23:54
	Subject:	Holiday posting
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	amused

Click Me!
Adopted from squiby


Click Me!
Adopted from squiby


Click Me!
Adopted from squiby

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-18 22:47
	Subject:	Avatar!
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	enthralled
	Music:	none

Wow. James Cameron's "Avatar". Yeah, people: see it!

Now, to bed!

Yours,
Sylvan (Dave)

	User:	rexxwolfe
	Date:	2009-12-18 22:46
	Subject:	My 30th is coming and FC?
	Security:	Public

Huh geez im getting old. Yeah in January during FC to be exact. I dunno I kinda wanted to do something big for myself on my 30th but due to the summer strike a lack of winter work and the way things just seem to be heading I don't know if I can pull FC off I need roomies and trustworthy ones. ones who respect privacy and personal space. I should have planned this in the summer but some life things get in my way. Mixed with the Sheer shit ton of stuff going on through the Strike I put my personal wishes on a back Burner. And until recently only toyed with ideas or forgot completely.

I feel Kind of disappointing, I thought By thirty I'd be married have this awesome job and maybe even a Kid. But I have an okay job I'm single and home bound till the last of the debts are paid. Im not un happy all the time but I'm not exactly thrilled with my life so far either. I feel somewhat depressed and one of the few times I DO feel the lack of a significant other is on my birthday.

I Kinda wanted to merge FC with my birthday. But a flight is likely absurdly expensive. And I just don't feel like holding my hands out to the furry community to help me out yanno? I see it all the time and in some ways I'm envious some people can repeatedly ask for money and bail outs and get People to PAY their way through cons. I've had serious thoughts abotu asking for donations and stuff to get me there make the trip less straining. But in other ways my own pride kicks me and says. Dont. Just don't. To use people like that don't become the very thing you've grunted disapproval of. Plus i doubt i have the E popularity or fanbase or likability to get enough to make dent anyways LOL. Cynical take no bullshit, no huge porn collection types aren't cool enough. Technically its feasible. fiscally responsible? That i am unsure of. Then I have to think. What the hell will I DO with myself at FC? Cons have a wonderful way of going so so for me Cons are great but if you really wanna spend time with someone its not always the best time since gathering friends at a con can be like herding squirrels in a park heh. I'm undecided at t ime when i should be decided. And I just don't feel like birthdays are a big deal.. Yet Once in awhile it's nice to have people fuss over you.

Oh well this whiney journal just helps me sort out the thoughts Dragging around my head.


It's about to be on Christmas Day one year since my Uncle died I think small bits of that are lingering in my head too.

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-17 21:29
	Subject:	Cute Kitty
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	Mood:	cheerful
	Music:	none

Yes, yes ... I am cuteness' bitch.

And, yes, I'm late to the party.

It's still the cutest kitty ever! :)

	User:	punktiger
	Date:	2009-12-17 14:19
	Subject:	Cryptic, Random, and Strangely Relevant
	Security:	Public

163, the 39th Prime Number.

Grape. A quite versatile fruit. Scrumptious to eat fresh or dried into raisins, made into jam, pressed into juice or fermented into wine. Hurrah, grapes!

If you knew the Zombie Apocalypse was coming, would you be amused or afraid if you lived across the street from a large graveyard?

What's this all about? Time will tell.

	User:	rexxwolfe
	Date:	2009-12-16 04:06
	Subject:	The fountain
	Security:	Public

Is a neat movie I don't think its everyone's cup of tea But I liked it.

I liked how the stories got linked together. How they blended different faiths and looked at the prospects of love life death and the soul. It's sort of funny how we look at trees and spiritually speaking many faiths see the value and wisdom that is possible because of one simple organism. That helped shape the planet. How we make branches and tree patterns one of the most common an easy to identify patterns. Kinda neat when you think about it. Kinda mad me think how much we need and rely on the simple tree. From the oranges in the kitchen to the wood of the house to the rubber on my cars tires. The air we breathe.. Just sometimes kinda neat to stop and think about stuff like that. V

What caught my attention was how it talks about finishing things. Looking at choices regrets and the paths we can choose to take. How the tree of life was dying until he came to accept that his life had to end to start over. I loved the symbols of the tree the dying star where death of a star meant new life. Seeds the lovely effects of the nebula
Its a very artsy sort of movie not everyone's cup of tea but i liked it . And had no idea it was Hugh Jackman in the lead role.

	User:	punktiger
	Date:	2009-12-15 13:20
	Subject:	In case anyone is interested...
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	heh heh

···- The scene where I nicked my current icon. (37 Megs approx.)

	User:	rexxwolfe
	Date:	2009-12-15 03:34
	Subject:	Sleep messed up
	Security:	Public

I ruined my sleep regime and its damn hard to go to sleep once you've ruined it

	User:	keimei
	Date:	2009-12-15 23:25
	Subject:	Everyone has stupid moments..
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	worried

I seriously think I broke my arm.. Upper arm.. near the shoulder...

So yeah we took Ruby and Dia to the dog park.. as usual they both left their brains at the gate.. Dia is improving.. might take a few tries but she will eventually come when called. Ruby.. is another story..

Time to leave.. I call Ruby.. and am ignored.. I spend a good 20 minutes trying to keep cool and call her. My frustration building cause the lil bitch KNOWS her commands. She's a perfect angel at home and on a leash. But at the dog park she thinks she can do whatever she wants.. So she's running all over trying to keep away from me. At the end of my temper's fuse she breaks into a full out run after a couple of other dogs, close enough that I can try to catch her..

Well I caught her.. all 40lbs, at full speed, with my left arm.. I don't remember the actual impact. I remember reaching for her as she was coming and I remember facing the opposite direction once I had her. and the pain in my upper arm has been getting progressively worse along with the range of movement shrinking.. atm it's stiff as hell and hurts like a mack truck ran it over.. twice..

dear god it fucking hurts...

~ Khei

(PS it's a bitch typing with one hand..)

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-13 21:08
	Subject:	Rumpus
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	pleased
	Music:	none

"Where The Wild Things Are" was absolutely beautiful and brilliant! It eschews the long-standing tradition that children's films have to be massively fast-paced and, instead, deals with children on their own level by dealing with themes that 8-year-olds deal with intellectually.

Then again, as foeclan said on the drive back from the theater, "Let's face it: this film was made for 30-year olds who loved the book when they were kids." :)

I loved it!

Yours,
Sylvan (Dave)

	User:	joshuwain
	Date:	2009-12-13 08:10
	Subject:	Brain melt
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	exanimate
	Music:	none

I've been having quite a few nightmares of late; they've been the sort in which family or family-situations figure prominently. Last night was a doozy. I'm not going to recount it, here save to say that it involved me doing something wholly out-of-character and nearly getting caught by police, family, and close friends. I woke up just before everything hit the fan, news media on the scene with police and friends around me and family just about to drive down the hill from my old house in the old neighborhood.

Other nightmares of late involved relatives I have loved who are now gone. It's been like this for two weeks.

I can't think straight and I'm starting to dread going to sleep at night.

I've started to try and find excuses to stay up later and later, listening to "This American Life" or whatever I can on my computer rather than go to sleep.

This is my mind that's doing this to me but I'm starting to feel like it's some alien beast I can't control. I mean, at least I used to be able to at least get some sleep on the weekends but -no- now even that's being denied me!

I've got to get some breakfast; my stomach's killing me.

Talk, later.

-Dave

	User:	keimei
	Date:	2009-12-13 19:56
	Subject:	Khei can cook!
	Security:	Public
	Mood:	creative

Creepy thing.. I can't seem to make anything Mom doesn't like.

Made garlic griddle burgers tonight.. TWICE! lol

She thinks I should go to culinary school and learn to be a chef as she thinks I have talent.. I personally don't think it's talent.. it's making painfully simple foods..

Um.. S'all for now.. still getting used to using the laptop.. It has a free copy of "Chuzzle" and it's morbidly amusing to make fuzzballs, with eyes, explode.

Ciao!

~ Khei