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I ran my first blood test today, all by myself! I was so proud of myself. Especially because I remembered to balance the centrifuge, and thus, didn't get blood everywhere. Though I did end up with some of the blood on my hands, so not a total win. But still, yea!
I'm very sad that my brother has gone back to Chicago. It was nice to have him and Helen around, a lot of fun. Last night we went to the casino on the Indian reservation for dinner and then some gambling. Normally, Dad and I go straight to the blackjack tables, but we stayed away today, contenting ourselves with video poker. I only lost ten bucks, and dad gave me the ten he won, so I guess I came out even, hehe. This really sums up our family though:
Doug: We're a family of clowns.
Me: Actually, I'd use the word 'smartasses.'
I'm pretty much caught up on email and lj, I think. I'm still behind in fic (but what else is new) and VERY behind in my own story. I'm stalled wondering what my conflict is and it's driving me insane. I can see everything else in the chapter, but I can't start writing until I know what I need to be writing towards. Ugh. I'm also still behind on tv, which is uncool. I still need to watch last week's Grey's (it kills me that the Office is on at the same time, and Office wins out) and Desperate Housewives, for some Neal love. Gah.
For now though, I'm still trying to recover sleep, so I'm off to bed. And my own bed now! Yippee!
OH! I almost forgot. In some wonderful news, 'Coronation' was nominated at the Tin Man fic awards! I was nominated in the best original character category. Apparently, everyone really does love Norris. Especially now that I've given him a love interest (*cough*Effie's fault*cough*). I haven't actually been in a contest in years, not since my KOTOR days... and OH MY GOD, they've announced the KOTOR MMORPG and I can't wait! I still would have preferred KOTOR3, but I'll take whatever I can get. We'll see if it lives up to the hype and will actually be worth my time. Okay. Bed. I swear.
I'm very sad that my brother has gone back to Chicago. It was nice to have him and Helen around, a lot of fun. Last night we went to the casino on the Indian reservation for dinner and then some gambling. Normally, Dad and I go straight to the blackjack tables, but we stayed away today, contenting ourselves with video poker. I only lost ten bucks, and dad gave me the ten he won, so I guess I came out even, hehe. This really sums up our family though:
Doug: We're a family of clowns.
Me: Actually, I'd use the word 'smartasses.'
I'm pretty much caught up on email and lj, I think. I'm still behind in fic (but what else is new) and VERY behind in my own story. I'm stalled wondering what my conflict is and it's driving me insane. I can see everything else in the chapter, but I can't start writing until I know what I need to be writing towards. Ugh. I'm also still behind on tv, which is uncool. I still need to watch last week's Grey's (it kills me that the Office is on at the same time, and Office wins out) and Desperate Housewives, for some Neal love. Gah.
For now though, I'm still trying to recover sleep, so I'm off to bed. And my own bed now! Yippee!
OH! I almost forgot. In some wonderful news, 'Coronation' was nominated at the Tin Man fic awards! I was nominated in the best original character category. Apparently, everyone really does love Norris. Especially now that I've given him a love interest (*cough*Effie's fault*cough*). I haven't actually been in a contest in years, not since my KOTOR days... and OH MY GOD, they've announced the KOTOR MMORPG and I can't wait! I still would have preferred KOTOR3, but I'll take whatever I can get. We'll see if it lives up to the hype and will actually be worth my time. Okay. Bed. I swear.