The Bottomless Pit

Just got done looking at the weather forcast for the next 7 days, and boy can we say that Old Man Winter is stomping to our front door!! Starting at around 4 or 5 today, our snow dumping starts which will last for about seven days with a break of 2 days. And on those two days, our lovely high will be -2 and 0..... uuummmm.... cold!!!!! The rest of the highs don't get above 25. It would have to be on the day I'm taking my car into the shop that the high is subzero.... Go figure!!! >.<

Laura pointed out an article to me on MSN this morning that just made my brain boil.

Rigid conservatives ripping apart Bible

Since when did the word of God need to be edited and changed? I thought this was the word of God; so now we need to put words in God's mouth? Not that we haven't done that in the Christian religion for centuries. But now fundamentalist conservatives want to wipe out all that is merciful and full of love in God. The quote "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." seems to have stoked a bit of fire. I guess Jesus saying let those without blame cast the first stone will be out, too, eh? It's this kind of stuff that has made me turn away from organized religion. It's just so filled with rigid dogma and fundamentalism. I'm beginning to think I still believe in God and Jesus like I did as a kid and teenager; but I think I'll follow my grandfather in his course of not following organized religion. He saw corrupt priests bringing in drugs at the prison where he worked as a guard. Ever since, he swore off and didn't trust organized religion. I think he has a very valid point, especially with stuff going on like this "Bible re-translation". I still believe God is a merciful and loving God whose heart can't be controlled by fundamentalists and fanatics, don't you?

Well, not exactly sure it that could be accurate, but I've been watching TONS of past gymnastics competitions on Youtube lately. Those could be brain cell killing weapons.... especially when we're talking about scoring that's got my brain in a tizzy and sometimes questionable picture quality that has me sitting two inches from my moniter screen just to see faces.... >.< However, I find it fascinating to see all these young gymnasts from the last two to three decades flip, twist, and fly towards the gold. (Ya know, that could sound wrong if I was fifty years older and had a penis..... *washes brain out with soap*)

So yeah, that's what I'm doing nowadays while waiting to hear from employers and between cemetery visits. It's hopefully out again tomorrow for some transcribing for findagrave.com. Gotta enjoy that lovely 60 degree weather while we got it. Now it's back to Svetlana Khorkina and Nastia Liukin!

Found this on laydeneko's journal and I figured I'd kill some time.

[x] You have screamed at an inanimate object for “hurting you".
[ ] You have run into a glass/screen door.
[ ] You have jumped out of a moving vehicle.
[x] You have thought of something funny and laughed, and then people gave you weird looks.
[x] You have run into a tree/bush.
[ ] You have been called a blonde. (I AM one!)

TOTAL: 5

[x] you know that it IS possible to lick your elbow.
[ ] You just tried to lick your elbow.
[x] You never knew that the Alphabet and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star had the same melody.
[x] You just sang them to make sure.
[x] You have tripped on your own feet and fallen.
[x] You have choked on your own spit.

TOTAL: 10

[ ] You have seen the Matrix and still don’t get it.
[ ] You type with three fingers or less.
[x] You have accidentally caught something on fire. (This is a very long story.)
[ ] You tried to drink out of a straw, but it went into your nose.
[x] You have caught yourself drooling

TOTAL: 11

[x] You have fallen asleep in class.
[x] Sometimes you just stop thinking.
[ ] Sometimes when you are telling a story you forget what you are talking about.
[ ] People often shake their heads and walk away from you.
[x] You are often told to use your ‘inside voice’.

TOTAL: 15

[x] You use your fingers to do simple math.
[ ] You have eaten a bug accidentally...
[x] You are taking this test when you should be doing something more important. (yeah, like sleeping. >.< doh!)
[x] You have put your clothes on backwards or inside out, and didn’t realize it.
[x] You’ve looked all over for something and realized it was in your hand/pocket the whole time.
TOTAL: 17

[ ] You have posted bulletins because you are scared that what they say will happen if you don’t.
[ ] You break a lot of things.
[x] You tilt your head when you’re confused. (Just like my dog!!! >0<)
[x] You have fallen out of your chair before.
[ ] When you’re lying in bed, you try to find pictures in the texture on the ceiling.
[x] The word “um” is used frequently.
[x] You don’t know what “um” means
[ ] You say “what” and “huh” a lot.
[x] You plan to use a calculator to multiply your score for this bulletin.

TOTAL: 22

NOW, take your total, and multiply it by 4.
and re-post as: I am __% Mentally ill.

88% ..... Some would argue this result.....

I've rediscovered my love of cemetery photography over this past summer. After going the whole time in Idaho only visiting one cemetery, my trip to NY with my Mom in August broke the dam pretty much. I went to five different cemeteries on that trip, though most were for geneology. That didn't stop me from taking pics everywhere. :D Now that I'm settled back home, I've visited the old section of our local large cemetery, Highland, with plans to go back tomorrow. I've already got hankerings now to revisit some already visited ones and to explore our other big local cemetery, Mount Olivet, the local Catholic one. I figure there's gotta be pretty statuary in a Catholic cemetery. :D

However..... there's a huge winter storm expected on Sunday with snow showers expected for three days continuing after that. *sigh* I was enjoying our nice fall weather. But we've gotten like two weeks all told of autumn weather between our hot August and now snowy October. Gah! Where'd our nicely cool (we're talking 50s and upper 40s) autumn go?!?!?!?! Hate snow on roads when I gotta drive..... *grumble* At least it makes for pretty pictures.....

Saw this on laydeneko's journal and looks like a good thing to kill time with. Procrastination of homework is a good thing!! ^0^

1. Initials:
S.L.G Nothing too weird there....

2. What is your favorite thing to wear?:
jeans and t-shirt or loose blouse. almost whatever hits my butt.

3. Last thing you ate:
McDonald's two cheeseburger meal

5. I say Shotgun, you say:
I'm the one driving so there sucker.

6. Last person you hugged?
Mom a month and a half ago.

8. How many U.S states have you been to?:
actually went to and stayed there... nine. Travelled through.... don't know.

9. How many of the U.S states have you lived in:
Five.

11. Name something you like physically about yourself:
My hair (have to agree with laydeneko on this). and my eyes, green is pretty.

13. Who is your best friend?:
Laura

14.Why are you still up?
Because I'm stupid and need to do homework and I don't wanna.

15. Who/What made you angry today?
My computer. Think it's got a virus.

16. Favorite type of Food:
cheese

17. Favorite holidays:
X-mas

18. Do you download music:
Yes.

19. Do you care if your socks are dirty?
no

21. Would you date the person who posted this?
uummm... that would be a definite no

22. Has anyone ever sang or played for you personally?
nope. i'm deprived

23. Do you love anyone?
yup! family, friends, the internet, my anime characters.... never said had to be real. XD

24. Do you like Bush?:
NO!!

25. Have you ever bungee jumped?:
No, but I've been tempted.

26. Have you ever went white-water rafting:
No

27. Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you?
Yes and I was disgusted by it cause I was in high school at the time and he was in his fifties. Ick!!!!

28. How much money do you have?:
A piece of info I'm not disclosing...

29. Have you met a real redneck?:
No cause I don't move in those circles. (I don't count laydeneko's family as such)

30. How is the weather right now?:
Very nice and temperate at 52.

31.What are you listening to right now?:
Iron Maiden on www.last.fm

32. What is your current favorite song?:
Somewhere by Within Temptation

33. What was the last movie you watched?:
Horatio Hornblower miniseries

34. Do you wear contacts:
No. They're a pain in the butt!!

35. Where was the last place you went besides your house?:
Work at Wal-mart.

36. What are you afraid of?:
The dark and the spider infestation that will strike me during the winter.

37. How many piercings and tattoo's have you had?:
One and a half ear (one's closing up)

38. How many pets do you have?
One dog in faraway Montana. I miss that pooch....

39. What's one thing you've learned?
I to not be so shy!!

40. What do you usually order from Starbucks?
Strawberry creme frappachino

41. have you ever fired a gun?
Yes, but not in awhile.

43. Are you missing someone:
Yes, my family and friends back in Montana. *sniffle*

44. Favorite tv show?:
Egads.... Numb3rs, CSI, Heroes, Ghost Whisperer, Ghost Hunters, Dead Zone, Sliders, Babylone 5, Lois and Clark....... multiple animes.......

45. Do you have an iPod?:
No, a Samsung.

46. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celeb?:
No. I wish.....

48. Who would you like to see right now?:
My mom...

49. Favorite movie of all time?:
The Man Who Cried

50. Do you find yourself loved?:
Yes.

51. Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to be doing?
Yes. But I shall keep the details private....


52. Favorite flower:
Lilacs. I ADORE their scent!

53. Butter, plain, or salted popcorn?
butter and salted. Gotta love the unhealthy goodness

54. What Magazines are you reading:
american history and realms of fantasy

55. Have you ever ridden in a limo?:
No.

56. Has anyone you were really close to passed away recently?
Yes. My father a year ago.

58. What's something that really bugs you?:
People repeating themselves, insects (pun intended XD), bad drivers

60. Do you like Michael Jackson?:
No

61. What’s your favorite smell?:
Lilac

62. Favorite basketball team?
None

63. Favorite cereal?:
Cocoa Puffs

64. Do you drive:
Yes..

65. What's the longest time you've gone without sleep?
48+ hours. Was doing a research paper..... Procrastination at its worse.

66. Last time you went bowling?
2005 i think at my day care job.

67. Where is the weirdest place you have slept?:
my car.

68. Who was your last phone call?:
Mom.

69. Last time you were at work?:
seven hours ago

70. Whats the closest orange thing?:
the cheese nips box at my feet


that was fun and killed a half hour. XD

Well, I think it's finally hit that I'm at school now and in a different state now. I'm three weeks in at school and two months in Idaho and don't think I've been more active in getting to know people more than now. I couldn't concentrate at work that well cause I was thinking of meeting people who enjoyed anime as much as I did. I've been haunting the clubs and organization office at school, trying to get info on the anime club I heard was in existance. I was told to look for posters..... for a club that has less than 20 members. I'm not sure how much advertising that would have. So I'm gonna have to do some messaging on a forum I saw the old leader of the anime club on. Hopefully I can find some fellow anime fans here!! I'm going into withdrawals!! Wish Laura, Toeni, or Britt were here.... E-mailing just ain't enough, Britt!!

Also realized that I've still got some kind of guardian angel like I did in '01 when I went down the mountainside on a runaway four wheeler. I was balancing on a barstool trying to change a ceiling lightbulb (darn high ceilings and stubby legs). I guess I forgot I was on a barstool (only I can think of to explain this), but I stepped back to get off it and crashed to the floor. My neck just missed smashing into the computer chair which hit my arm instead. Something's watching out for me..... 0.o

I've been working really hard on my cosplays for Sakura Con in Seattle this coming weekend. I don't think I've done so much sewing in my life and I only handled small projects!! 0.o.... My Mom did some hemming and combining fabric layers for stiffness for me. I mostly applied the wonderful glue that is called Liquid Stitch. Never leave home without it!! ^0^

The wigs are proving to be the hardest part really. I've gotten so much respect for the character of Duo Maxwell and his hair. Just trying to braid this thing is a chore! I can't imagine actually having this much hair in real life. And his character has it thick! I guess if your hair is homage to the people you've lost in your past, you look past the aching arms and hours of haircare in your future. I'm just glad I've only got to braid it for two days and as a wig in front of me. Detangler is your friend!!

With only five days to go to the con, my coworkers at Wal-Mart have been noticing my readiness for convention-dom. I've actually literally bounced between customers and have been humming the opening to Shounen Onmyouji under my breath. I haven't started doing so in front of customers, but I can't speak for my actions a day before I leave. ^_^ I guess having the chance to go to a con again after seven barren years has gone to my head; I've also got the chance to bring my little sister to her first con, and I know she's going to love it!!

Gah I'm so excited!!!!!!

Since my last post, I've had some real life changes occur. My Dad passed away in a motorcycle accident last June which pushed my going back to school until this fall. So trying to help Mom financially and supportively has eaten a chunk of my life last summer and fall. The holiday season wasn't really as bad without Dad as I was expecting. My Mom, little sister, the dog, and I all journeyed south to Bozeman to spend the holidays with my older sister and brother-in-law. We actually didn't have that many tears. I think my Dad is extremely happy that we still enjoyed our holidays. He would have wanted us to be happy.

While in Bozeman, my mom and sister suddenly sprang on me the chance to go to another anime convention again! I haven't been to one in seven years, since 2001. Now I get to go to the same one, but this time, it's so much BIGGER!!! So my life this month is working hard to get my cosplays together. I'm also throwing around the idea and changing my major in school and changing my future career goals. So right after Sakura-Con 2008, I'm working on getting settled in Bozeman and talking to advisers.

As a result, of course, my web page has suffered tremendously; I'm not even sure when I'm going to be updating again. We'll just have to see. -_-;;

After only updating annually pretty much and just skimmingly (is that a work?) upkeeping, I find myself in the unenviable task of really doing some down to earth housekeeping. I'm finding out that I've got sites linked that don't even have Gundam Wing yaoi contact period! And let's not even bring up the mailing lists that are pretty much spam banks! Guess this will all teach me to keep up my webpage far more so that it stays way more current! Maybe it will get me to use this livejournal more often too! I joined to meet new people and make friends and what do I do? Totally forget that I have it!! Arghies at me!!

My first post! Hear the trumpets sound! We'll see how this updating thing works...God knows my webpage lacks updats..... I'm working on that! I've got a new look in the wings and more links so we shall see improvement!! Gotta pat myself on the back.. *pat* *pat* *pat*