So I saw "How to lose friends and alienate people" tonight..It was really good.


Simon Pegg is made of awesome

The Mob Hit by J-Teezy.
My new desk top, click for full view.



I had an incident happen on a bus and I want to mention it because it seems there was a lot to be learned by it. If you don’t know, I happen to live in San Francisco (see the rules of my journal).

So I was riding a busy bus on a warm afternoon and a cluster of young boys came on in blue sport outfits, ages about 8-13 years old. A boy in the youngest category sat next to me, a very cute child actually. The group spoke plainly at first and then the conversation drifted to girls. Things like how one girl wasn’t that pretty but her sister was and he was trying to get to know one through the other, how another was even hotter or this one had a nice butt. I was disappointed that no mention of personality, talent, or reflection on females as people was being stated but nothing was truly vulgar and decided to tolerate it in the name of “male bonding”. Since I'm also fully aware that women can be equally shallow or motivated by lust. And really, overall, they weren't bad kids compared to a lot I've seen.

However, it is a bus, not a locker-room or a bar, others can HEAR you. I’ve noticed people are usually shockingly rude and stupid about this obvious fact. I tend to let it go because we all have those days and it can feel awkward that it’s technically none of your business even if you’re being forced to listen (by person or cell phone). Maybe I’m getting old though because this sort of total disregard for others is really starting to irritate me and I’m feeling like I am entitled to my voice. My other irritation is that I find that people who think they are “wild” or “rebellious” NEVER open their mouths and exhibit said anti-social behavior when it might actually do some bloody good. No, I seem to get stuck with that responsibility and hence my life-long habit of getting into trouble when trouble wasn’t really what I was going for. Respect was.

So anyway. The little boy next to me picks up a magazine and sees gay people, an advertisement, one of many in a publication that’s about the city in general. He flashes this to his girl-chatting chums and states, snickering, “Hey, this is you.” “Is this what you want to be?” “Hey, look. Look!” “Do you like this?”

That was enough.

Did I mention that the little boys were all African-American? Uh, no, I didn’t.

I yanked the magazine out of his tiny hands and said (not yelled), “Knock it off. Quit acting ignorant. You live in a city full of all different kinds of people. You don’t have to like it, but you wouldn't like it if someone said something like that about you.”

He stayed silent for the rest of the trip and looked sincerely dog-eared.

His friends proceeded to state vague taunts like, “Hey, I’ve got something to put in your closet. Get it?”

I let it go. I resisted responding about racism and how one might answer something about pointy white hats for his “closet”. I’d made my point. That very bus was filled with people of all sorts of colors, ages, sexualities and backgrounds. Any of the boys may even be or grow up to be queer themself. No one else said anything, although a single woman made deliberate approving eye contact in my direction.

Did one voice make a difference? I don’t know. I can’t. Time and life will tell. But I decided it was worth the chance even at the risk of utter ridicule or an ass kicking because someone has to try or we really won’t progress one damn step.

( METAMORPHOSIS. HOLY SHIT. INCOHERENT. )

In other news, I got through all three seasons of Avatar in about three days. My class attendance suffered as a direct result. janicechess, when I fail all my classes and drop out of grad school to become a crack whore, it'll be all your fault. Just so you know. But, really, it was worth it, I LOVE ZUKO SO MUCH. And not just because he's the Draco Malfoy of the series, but just. Omg, Zuko. ♥ His awkward speech practicing to the frog! and his impersonations and his smelly uncle and his hair and his awesome Zuko costume, only his scar's on the wrong side, and his awful, perfect romantic scenes. I don't hate you. I don't hate you, too. !!! ZUKO, I need a Zuko icon. ALSO. MOMO. I WANT A MOMO. CUTEST MOMO EVER. I want like, a Momo/Momo PoT/Avatar crossover fic. hahahha omg. Also, Aang is pretty hot. for a 12 year old. Oh my god I'm an awful person, I'm going to go to bed now before I do something awful. Like write Aang/Zuko. fjdksl;aflksd;j

I don’t normally do all this personal shit, but I need to tell somebody. OK? Because, seriously, I feel like I belong in some crappy BBC 3 drama right now.

So, we have 6 principal characters, which shall be collectively referred to in the first person plural:

Girl A (me)
Girl B
Guy C
Girl D
Guy E
Guy F

So far, so good? Good.

Girl A is dating Guy F but sleeping with Guy C who is dating Girl B who is Girl A’s best friend. As though this isn’t dysfunctional enough, Girl D is in love with and is possibly shagging Guy C and is the ex-girlfriend of Guy F so Girl D hates Girl A and Girl B except she doesn’t know that Girl A knows that Girl D is sleeping with Guy E who is best friends with Guy F.

We all know exactly what is happening (almost) and yet insist on living in blissful ignorance of the philandering whoreage taking place.

See? This is why I usually stick to books.

ETA: Before I get Mr(s) Moral Compass bearing down on me, I would like to make it clear that I am fully aware that cheating on my boyfriend and shagging my best friend's boyfriend is horrendously wrong but...recognising I have a problem and dealing with it are two completely different things. I am an imperfect person. I know what we're all doing is awful and it will end in tears but...

It stops. Tomorrow. So no berating on morals, kthx?

October 5th, 2008

Dear Mr. Neil Gaiman,

You bring out the Veruca Salt in me, but I forgive you because:

1. You read so beautifully, slightly better than my mother (huge compliment)
2. You graciously took my question card from my hand after organizers forgot to collect it
3. And...read it aloud on stage *blush!*
4. We share a favorite tale from childhood in common (though it is not for children)
5. By some fickle of fate, I was privileged to sit in the front row
6. The exclusive previews of Coraline
7. Oh right and because you're a pretty awesome individual in general (who totally needs to cosplay as Professor Snape).

My sincere thanks to all the people who made this entire event possible, including Brady.

There was the initial humor of an employee who got quite excited that Neil Diamond was attending, until I clarified the actual name of the guest of honor. That's OK, I like Mr. Diamond too.

It was a mild, summer-like day that made waiting for hours easy to manage. My eye fixated on the rough textures of bamboo paneling and a large mosquito-eater clinging to the entrance glass (ghastly to look at, although harmless to people). Sipped honeyed soy milk, a Pete's coffee, and ate shio zake onigiri for breakfast. Slowly, timidly, I became engaged in conversation with another introvert that spiraled into life, the universe, and trepidations of the public transportation system. That evening I met up with favorite company for a magnificent 焼き肉 dinner (including raw & cooked Kobe beef) whilst enjoying a shoju cocktail (with ume).

Twas' a day brillig with the slithy toves, leaving me glad I was not yet among the departed; as the author put it himself that afternoon, "that sort of good mad", even though my body punished me later for the stress.

Weirdly yours,

IDOL HANDS

Found these comics recently while online and needed to share because they are wonderful. Here are two of them. You'll see why I wanted these up first. :)


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*sigh*

I have no tv shows to watch. I've practically abandoned Bones; BSG isn't on for a few more months; Stewart and Colbert can only go so far; and I'm not very fannish about The Office. I couldn't get into Fringe either.

WHAT SHALL I DO?! Someone tell me what shows I need to be watching! I need something to get me through this ridiculous BSG hiatus.

By the way, that extended Lee/Kara brig scene that's floating around? IT IS AWESOME. All must see it. I wish they'd left that last bit in. :(

ok so i called nintendo to get my wii fixed...it was so embarassing...the disc was in the wrong way

*head desk*

I got my brand new Wii in the mail today, and it doesn't work.

Here's the problem. I got everything set up just fine, but it can't read the disc. I tried all the suggestions in troubleshooting.

Has anyone else had this problem??

I think a lot of people don’t realize that. Many take it for granted in a blindness deliberately manufactured by the mass media and retail.

If you’re lucky, at least one person raised you like family (usually a parent) and taught you a healthy form of affection. But even that is often taken for granted if not spat upon. In truth though, after that, no one has to give a wit whether you live or die – that is up to you, decided ultimately by your actions in life. I’m keenly aware of this and though not needy in the knowledge, it does very much instill an urge in me to pay gratitude when it happens.

The worst thing about users is that they make good people less likely, if not entirely incapable, of reaching out. And that’s really horrible because the world is in such dire need of compassion. Those who take advantage of what little there is do more damage than they understand. Manipulation, lies, and deception are easy against someone whose concern or affection has been drawn out. Unlike in stories however, there is nothing admirable or “cool” from the consequences of these cowardly real life actions. I’m keenly aware of this as well, for it was never my desire to become this sort of person.

Kindness is powerful; a simple and sincere word or singular selfless gesture can re-kindle hope within a dark soul. Do not underestimate this. And may you never be tempted to forget it either.

In short…thank you.




Letter by beeb_almighty


Collection of cards.

*click to see full size.

( BOREDOM anyone wanna talk )In class right now bored. so i am in class and i am suppose to be paying attention.. i thought it would be cool to say all the things i am addicted to. 1. One Tree Hill 2. Twilight 3. Gossip Girl these three are my obession i like other things right now i am really into vampires right now... i think they are awesome... i have read 3 series of vampires Twilight(of course),Blue Blood Novels, and Vampire Academy. they are all great but Twilight is my favorite

Ioan Gruffudd is going to be playing Tony Blair in the upcoming movie W. YAY!!! I love that man. I may actually go watch the story of Bush's life if he's in it. :D

bored now

*sigh*

Really, Sarah, how hard is it to actually answer the question? Also, that thing about knowing more about parenting? Completely uncalled for. You should be ashamed.

So I spent half the day at the hospital!

( Why? )

My waking dream this morning was two adolescent people in a bedroom. They had some sense of being attracted to one another. Would they do anything about it? A typical sexual tension was building in the air. But things most untypical were about to occur.

Something in their lunch, possibly planted, caused their bodies to begin transforming wildly. Initially alarmed, quickly they morphed into amorphous blobs growing to the size of dinosaurs. In these new forms that were not their own, it seemed they felt free to indulge. At some points it was impossible to even understand how they were even being erotic with one another, shapes and positions unrecognizable, but they kept going at an impossible rate, consuming their own bodily fluids in order to avoid dehydration.

By the end they were copulating inside a hamster cage as diminutive, cartoon-looking mice indicative of Pinky and the Brain. Not a pairing I’ve ever wanted to consider although I’m sure it exists. A final ejaculation and the larger pulled out, announcing that they had reached the end of all possible combinations of one screwing the other in every possible body form. They could finally rest, though being human had lost any meaning.

If you ask me, that rather sums up the concept of the vast plethora of masturbatory fantasies in general.

*wry smirk* So...now what?

DUDE!!!

http://ydlmshirtshop.blogspot.com/

*flails*

errr yeah

so the other night, my parents had a couple of friends over, well i was in the adjoining room for something (dont remember what) and all of a sudden I hear my dad say "Sarah will most likely get married in her 40's, even if it's just for companionship...but she wont have children"

Errr okay???