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Writer's Block: Once Upon a Time
When I was a kid, I just adored The Snow Queen (as depicted in Faerie Tale Theatre, because I couldn't get through the whole story--thing was DENSE!) and The Red Shoes. I think even as a kid I had an unusually morbid sensibilty, which is why I simply devoured Anderson's fairy tales. Grimm's were always a bit gaudy in comparison. Anderson's had a ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: Just Say No!
Tomorrow will be exactly one week since I've bought any kimono stuff. I spend way more than I should, especially on kimono. I don't think this is a habit I need to stop altogether, more learn restraint. To do this, instead of buying many inexpensive things every week, I plan to go in small increments (2 weeks at first, then add one week at a time ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: B.Y.O.B. Holidays
My sister's birthday and Christmas! We used to go to midnight mass then open our presents when we got home, but in recent years we just opened presents before going to bed. On Christmas day my mom's family comes over for dinner. This year we are doing something a little different. My family is coming to Hawaii to visit me and so the focus won't be ( Read more... ) -
New blog announcement! (deja vu)
My last blog kinda died. But as much as I enjoy sharing my collections with others, I think it may have been too much work. After a lot of deliberation, I started a blog tonight that I can have a bit more fun with.
bedroom-antics.blogspot.com/Copy pasta: Two best friends share an apartment and a bed. They learn not only do they have absolutely ( Read more... ) -
I can't resist! I need to get this out!!!
Yesterday I had my orientation and I have got to tell you, I have heard so much sloppy English here. Nothing too, too terrible except for the NSO leader repeatedly saying things like, "And this Organization overlooks whatever." All I could think was, "overlook =/= oversee" -
Finally a new account!
I've been on lj since... 2003 or '04 and it was my first social networking site and that's why the username was so doofy. My friends kinda forced me to get it (because one of our friend's internet was down at home or something and the only internet access she'd have was at school--which was where she's also see us. Didn't make since then, doesn't ( Read more... )