That Big Damn Update (aka I’m So Vain I Probably Think This Blog Is About Me)

[ki_caelum]

So how long’s it been? A few months, right? Maybe longer. I’ve been off in a corporate fugue, working working working, but other stuff has happened as well, so let’s go through some of that.

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[pizzadolphin]

Lots of stuff going on!

Whee, I love seeing what authors I <3 are up to in their daily lives...

A studio day seems fun; in my experience professional photographers are kind of snippy and unfun ("No, I said a REAL smile! >:-("), so I'm glad your experience was a positive one! And you got a very cute picture as a result.

PS, usually what I do to combat photo awkwardness is just make a stupid face whenever I notice someone snapping a pic. It livens up your Facebook, anyway. And candid shots are buckets of fun, too; you aren't given the opportunity to look awkward.

[ki_caelum]

It's been a busy few months! Glad I can entertain ;)

The studio day was really good. I love being pampered, and it was great to see what kind of make-up suits me (I asked for smoky eyes, which is a style I really struggle to do without looking like I've had an argument with Mike Tyson). The poses you tsand in though - man, some of them are painful! I swear, I leaned every which way.

Heh heh. There are many photos of me which have never made it to Facebook because I'm pulling asinine faces in them. Unfortunately there are far too many gormless ones which have.

[vinagrette]

HOW DARE YOU.

Also, gorgeous photo! It made me not rage so hard about your choice of books >:D

[ki_caelum]

I KNOW RIGHT?! Still, I think I found a Tudor book that would make you even more ragey! The last Boleyn. Now with added fail! It's either uncannily accurate about the misogyny of the time, or the author thinks rape threats are what every woman wants from her one true love.

I read. I facepalmed. I determined never to let its pages sully my retinas again.

And thank you :D At last, I don't have to be ashamed of my photo!

[vinagrette]

lol omg the reviews of that book. "A entertaining read." BLARGH. Even the people reading it are morons - I can't imagine what is wrong with the author.

And gurl you should neva' be ashamed of yo' photos! YOU KNOW YOU FLY AS HALE.

[ki_caelum]

Rose-tinted eyeballs is what's wrong with the author, methinks.

WELL NOW I DO :D

[lydia]

Oh my gosh, you are stunning!!! Wish I could get away with eyeliner like that without looking a bit like I have been punched in both eyes. But you, you are gorgeous.

I'm glad the boyfriend kept his job! Diverticular disease, huh? Ouch! He's young for it. Oo. Maybe he should start taking lactulose regularly as well, unless they already advised that for him. It softens stool up provided that you drink lots of water with it, and you can get it at Boots.

A pink car! Hot pink or baby pink? Anyone bought you a pink steering wheel cover yet? Oo. *Grins*

*Hugs you*

You have a lot to learn when it comes to insanely long posts! ;) i.e. - this isn't long! :D (Actually, I could do with taking a leaf out of your book.)

[ki_caelum]

Thank you! *blush* I love my eyeliner. It and mascara are the two I never do without. (Liquid eyeliner is my weapon of choice.) The make up artist was great - I asked her to do smoky eyes as I've never been able to do it without that panda look, and she did a great job.

Yeah, he is. I think it shocked him into taking action. He's taking that, and has undergone a massive diet revamp.

Oooh, let me see if I can find a pic... exactly like this. It's a really nice shade.

Yay! Free hugs! There can never be too many.

I love your insanely long posts. They've taught me everything I know about medicine, and a lot about humanity too. And now, something about diamonds as well ;)

[lydia]

I have had attempts with liquid eyeliner, and geez does it go wrong. I cannot do it neat at all! It ends up being different thicknesses, blotchy and ick. I used to know someone who would prop her elbow on the table, stretch out her eyelid and do a perfect line in one swipe. I have no clue how!!! Bizarrely, probably the only way I've ever managed to do 'neat' liquid eyeliner is to put down pencil eyeliner first, and I'm sure that totally defeats the object

[ki_caelum]

It depends what you use. I use Rimmel's Special Eyes and find it really good, and when I want going-out looks, I use a thicker eyeliner brush I got from an old Spectacular liquid liner. (Brings back mmeories - Spectacular, 20 billion colours of nail varnish and all of them tacky) It's also a bit of practice - and I use cotton buds to clean off any excess that smears. And I use pencil to blur or soften it - liquid is very defined.

Yeah, he's really gone for it hell for leather. And I think he is better for it.

I love the car :D It's perfect - cheap to run, cheap to insure, supercool, plays mp3 CDs (I've been on a nostalgia kick, listening to old Matchbox 20 songs), has air con - ohmygod, the best thing in the summer! - and pink. He was very amused; and I think despite his initial misgivings, he's just got used to it now. As he doesn't drive, I'm the only transport he's got, so he has to keep me sweet

Your photo...

[anonymous]

It IS a gorgeous picture! And you DO rock the eyeliner. I hope the plagiarism thing gets settled soon. I've had that happen and it felt weird/violating, like someone had broken into my house...

Take Care,
kathleen duey

Re: Your photo...

[ki_caelum]

Thank you! And thank you for commenting - I loved Sacred Scars and am waiting with bated breath for the conclusion of the trilogy. I tore through it in a couple of hours - Sadima's story in particular really touched me, and indeed, moved me to tears at points.

I had a sincere apology from the girl who plagiarised me today, so it's all settled to my satisfaction.

Thanks,
Ki

[windiain]

So that's what you look like! Very purdy lady indeed! :D

Now, you're SURE you don't have a fridge lurking in your bedroom closet that you'd forgotten about? ;)

[ki_caelum]

What, didn't you know? :O Ooh, that surprises me! And thank you :D

Well, it could be hiding under my piles of fake Rolexes, Viagra prescriptions and genuinely genuine windows 7 knock-offs...