A Momentary Lapse of Reason

darkladynyara @ 2009-09-23T00:51:00

2009-09-23T07:52:55Z

Oh, the hell with this. I give up.

ETA- For those wondering what the hell prompted this- the low point of a minor depressive spiral, and my continuing inability to put into words what I was feeling at the time. It's frustrating as all hell.

Writer's Block: Improving the Way We Eat

2009-09-22T04:02:39Z

How could the way we eat improve in the future?

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Two words, my friend-

Soylent Green.

It would solve our food-shortage problems, and our overpopulation problems. What's not to like? (I mean, besides the Kuru.)

Writer's Block: Do you see psychics in your future?

2009-09-13T08:37:29Z

If an online psychic warned you not to leave home, would you cancel plans to attend a party? Would you refuse to date someone with a clashing astrological sign? In short, do you believe?

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*facepalm*

No, to both questions. And the idea of someone making decisions based on something so absurd depresses me.

Writer's Block: The truth is out there ...

2009-09-13T00:52:42Z

If someone discusses UFOs at a party, do you assume they're a visionary or bonkers? Do you consider yourself a believer or a skeptic?

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As in "UFOs are really alien spaceships" type discussion? I'm most likely to assume "bonkers", though depending on context, I might be generous and assume "misguided" instead.

Now, that's not to say that I don't believe that there is life- maybe even intelligent life- on other planets. Life is pretty damn resilient once it gets started, and the universe is really fucking huge. I just don't believe aliens are visiting Earth- see also: the universe is really fucking huge. (And life that developed elsewhere in the universe most likely wouldn't be able to survive in earth anyway.)

Regarding the second question, I am a skeptic. About everything. I fell in love with the sciences at a young age, and as a result, damn near everything I come across gets the "yes, but where's the evidence? treatment. It pisses off teachers something fierce. At least, the insecure ones. (That mindset, incidentally, is also why I'm an atheist.)

Writer's Block: Clock Punching

2009-08-28T07:15:58Z

What was your first job?

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My first job consisted of a 10 hour night shift in a fake crab factory. Hence why I will never eat fake crab again.

How to break your brain in two easy steps.

2009-08-25T06:54:03Z

1. Download the (disturbing, disturbingly catchy) song "Still Alive" from Portal.

2. Play it. On repeat. Until it starts making perfect sense. (Note- sleep deprivation greatly aids this step.)

Writer's Block: Going Without

2009-08-23T05:28:37Z

Have you ever fasted or done a cleanse?

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No, I have never done a cleanse. Why? Because I'm not an idiot. I don't fast for the same reasons. (This does NOT apply to fasting for medical reasons, of course.) For the record, I despise pseudo-scientific woo, and the people who promote it.

Yeah...I don't think I'm gonna make any new friends with this post.

My head hurts...

2009-08-06T07:27:10Z

Bacon donuts.

All I'm gonna say.

I, for one, do NOT welcome our new fungal overlords

2009-08-04T02:00:28Z

As soon as my roommates get home, I'm informing them of the new house rule- no multi-cellular, sentient lifeforms in the rice cooker. -_-

Seriously. I've seen cats with less luxuriant fur.

Writer's Block: Dog Day Afternoon

2009-07-03T18:07:39Z

The Dog Days of summer, the hottest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, start today. What's your favorite thing to do in hot weather?

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Favorite thing to do in hot weather? Call my friends/family in San Bernardino, and gloat.

"Wow, it's really hot out, isn't it? It was almost seventy! I'm practically melting!"

In which my disgust with humanity reaches a new high.

2009-06-11T00:08:01Z

Can someone please explain to me why people feel the need to look down on the less fortunate? In specific, what is it about the kind of privileged, entitled, never-had-to-scrape-for-anything mentality that leads to them thinking that they have a right to judge anyone?

Homeless? Oh, they just weren't looking for a job.
Actually looking for work but unable to find any? You aren't trying hard enough.
A theater opens, and Four THOUSAND people show up to apply? DIRECT QUOTE- "That's because 4000 people saw it opening and thought "I'd rather work at a movie theater than INSERT CRAPPIER JOB HERE." Working at a theater is a pretty cushy job compared to some."

Some people are honest, but misguided. And some "people" *points to above idiot quote* are callous, selfish, spoiled brats whose lives are so devoid of meaning that they have to look down on everyone who wasn't given the same advantages that they were. It's like they can only feel good about themselves by finding someone even more pathetic. Except? There isn't anyone more pathetic. Because even the lowest of the low, even the bums in the gutter, the ones digging through dumpsters looking for aluminum cans to turn in for enough change to buy a burger, even they have more dignity, more class, more worth than the self-righteous scum that looks down on them.

Anti-choice terrorist attacks church, kills doctor

2009-06-01T19:01:21Z

I'm still not sure what to say about this.

I can only hope that justice is done. (Well, okay, I can also hope that every "pro-lifer" in the country is struck dead, but let's keep things realistic.)

And in today's news...

2009-05-27T01:03:51Z

The California Supreme Court is comprised of bigoted, spineless, dickless cowards.

They upheld Prop 8. They upheld stripping rights from a minority solely based on popular vote. Because, as we all know, civil rights are entirely dependent on the will of the majority. If people want equal protection, well then they damn well better get popular support. Because the courts are not there to protect us.

Fuck California. Fuck the voters. Fuck the politicians. Fuck the court. Fuck every single bigoted piece of shit that had anything to do with passing and upholding Prop8. I hope you all die horribly.

Happy Late Birthday To Me...

2009-05-20T05:49:40Z

So...I turned 23 on Sunday. Couldn't really do much, us being so broke it's not even funny. But Julie made cupcakes, and we watched Labyrinth yesterday, so all in all, I'm happy. And J's birthday is later this month, so we're all going to have a joint party. ^_^ Yeah...not much else to say. Ciao.

Writer's Block: You Ate What?

2009-05-17T05:10:47Z

What's the weirdest thing you've ever eaten? Would you eat it again?

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*facepalm* Too easy. Way too easy. Must...resist...

Oh, who am I kidding?

The older cousin of a childhood friend. And yes, yes I would. *is shot*

Okay. for the non-perverted answer to that, I'd have to say the octopus. A whole steamed baby octopus. It was...rubbery. Like chewing a fistful of, well, rubberbands. And it took me three tries to swallow. And no. I would not eat it again. I'm still not sure what possessed me to do it the first time.

Sometimes, I set myself up.

2009-05-10T21:43:18Z

*discussing religion/morals/etc. with Ace*

Me: *blah blah* morality is basically a function of empathy, it has nothing to do with religion. Religion is actually more of a mind virus, in that-

Ace: Like The Game?

Me: ...Fuck. You.

Observation of the Day

2009-05-09T19:27:04Z

Technology fucking hates me.

The fact that the Recovery Disc Creator on this POC computer runs into at least one error every time I try to run it really does not bode well. It also wastes a remarkable number of blank discs. Managing to get the first ten (out of 12) burned successfully, and then having to restart from the beginning...let's just say that it's a good thing none of my blades are in reach. I want to kill someone. I really want to kill someone. Preferably the last person to own this computer.

ETA: According to Ace, I can probably make do with just the first ten discs. So no computer-stabby for me. ^_^

And suddenly, I have doubts about how well this is gonna work.

2009-05-04T06:37:20Z

Ace and Julie are in the living room right now, watching DVDs, so I've holed myself up in their room until further notice. (Further notice being at least untill I stop shaking.) I love them both, but I cannot deal with being stuck in close proximity with another person all friggin' day. Literally. Can't. It's not that I don't want too, it's that I start freaking out due to the stress. I really need my own room. But that ain't happening anytime soon. *sigh* I'm really not sure what to do, except be grateful for the fact that Julie works most of the week. Maybe start hanging out in their closet.

Oh, and a bit of free advice- A) Don't ask questions if you're gonna get snippy about the answer, and B) if someone is shaking so hard they can barely stand, that's probably not the time to expect them to be tactful. Just a hint. >_

Writer's Block: You Don't Know Me

2009-05-04T00:19:42Z

Our friends don't always know us as well as they think, particularly when it comes to likes and dislikes. Which popular book, movie, band, food, TV show, etc. would your friends be surprised to hear that you don't like?

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I think it's actually fairly well known that I'm either not fond of, or oblivious to the majority of popular bands, books, and the like. I also don't watch much in the way of TV or movies.

Food, on the other hand- I think most of my friends- hell, most people would be surprised to know what foods I won't touch. Cheeseburgers, for instance. I cannot stand cheeseburgers. (Ace's reaction to that was particularly amusing.)

Writer's Block: Musical Affliction

2009-04-28T05:13:47Z

Have you had an earworm lately? Exorcise it by inflicting it on your friendslist. Post the lyrics or - even better - a video.

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Kuolema Tekee Taiteilijan- by Nightwish

Kerran vain haaveeni nähdä sain
En pienuutta alla tähtien tuntenut

Kerran sain kehtooni kalterit
Vankina sieltä kirjettä kirjoitan

Luojani, luoksesi
anna minun tulla siksi miksi
lapseni minua luulee

Sinussa maailman kauneus
Josta kuolema teki minusta taiteilijan

Luojani, luoksesi
anna minun tulla siksi miksi
lapseni minua luulee

Luojani, luoksesi
anna minun tulla siksi miksi
lapseni minua luulee

Oman taivaan tänne loin
Anna minun päästä pois

Oman taivaan tänne loin
Anna minun päästä pois

Yeah. The song's in Finnish, in case you were wondering. I know how the words sound- I don't know what they mean. It's pretty nonetheless.

Writer's Block: My Biggest Environmental Concern

2009-04-22T03:56:00Z

What is your biggest ecological or environmental concern? What are you doing to make a difference?

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Biggest environmental concern? Overpopulation. Seriously. Every ecological problem we're facing-shortage of fuel, shortage of drinking water, shortage of arable land, deforestation, mass extinctions, global climate change, et cetera, et cetera... is either caused or exacerbated by there being too damn many people! Ahem.

Me? I'm not breeding. (Granted, even if I weren't concerned about the environment, I wouldn't want kids...but that's beside the point.)

I hate being female sometimes...

2009-04-18T22:05:01Z

It's a lovely day, all nice and sunny, and I'm stuck in bed with a laptop and a heating pad. Yeah...it's that time of month. Friggin' biology.

Writer's Block: Looking Back

2009-04-14T21:15:30Z

LiveJournal is turning 10 and we're feeling nostalgic. What was your first LJ post about?

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My first LJ post was, in essence, "Why the hell am I doing this?" Go figure.

Six weeks?

2009-04-12T17:44:19Z

Well, that took longer than I thought. For the past two or so months, I've been limited to the library computers, hence the lack of updates. But yesterday, Nana sent me the cash to get a used laptop.(YAY!)Right now, there is a weak, uncertain wireless network in the area, which I'm using. The library also has free Wi-Fi, (without the one-hour time limit ^_^) so I'll be taking shameless advantage of that. Anyway...

Apparently, Nana had been underpaid by $1,200 over the last four months. Needless to say, she had been pretty stressed about finances. When her last check came in absurdly short on Friday (instead of just worryingly short), she went down and got it all sorted out. They had her listed as on long-term sick leave, AKA not working. She wasn't amused. So...once they gave her the money they owed her, she took care of the biggest financial issues (mainly the car), then sent me $300 for a computer and $50 for Ace. (He's been drafted into my family.)

Me, Ace and Julie moved into our new place last week. It's a 1 bedroom, so I'm sleeping in the living room. Not that I mind- besides, it's worth it. We had to get a co-signer (Julies' dad) and lie on the application. (by omission- apparently WA law prohibits more than two unrelated adults from sharing a one bedroom. Fuckers.) The rent is $475 a month, and water, sewer and gas are paid. Oh, and we have, to quote J, an easy-bake oven. (Seriously, it's tiny.) We took over a lease, so the carpet wasn't replaced and the place wasn't repainted, but that's just a minor annoyance.

In other news, Turn Coat, the newest Dresden Files book- just came out, and I sucked it up and bought a hardcover copy. I also traded my copy of FFXII for the Collectors Edition at Gamestop. And bought a new knife. And I'm forgetting a few things to be smug about. ^_^ So, all in all, I'm in a pretty good mood.

darkladynyara @ 2009-02-28T14:02:00

2009-02-28T22:22:48Z

I keep saying I'm going to update more often, but it never seems to work out that way, does it? Though, hey, I managed a whole three entries this month! (Granted, mostly generalized complaining.)

Anyway... J and Kandi are going to be moving out soon, as per their policy of "Why fix a problem when you can blame someone else and run?" Why yes, I am bitter. Not about them moving- Me, Ace and Julie are actually really looking forward to that part. No, I'm bitter about the entitled, self-righteous hypocrisy that's become their default mode the past few months. But that's soon to be in the past. Me? I'm thinking the three of us should throw a party when they leave. Our tax returns should be in by that point.

On another note, a long standing issue I had was resolved through pure dumb luck. See, I got an overdue notice for a book I'd checked out. I could have sworn I turned it in, but according to the note, I hadn't. So I tore my room (and the living room to a lesser extent) apart looking for it. No dice. At this point, I had figured I'd just find out how much it would cost to replace it outright. Then, as I'm walking through the library, what do I see? The "missing" book. Sitting in the proper place on the shelves. Where they had put it after I had turned it in. *facepalm* Apparently, it slipped through the cracks, and was never actually checked in. I explained the situation, so it should all be sorted out now. In retrospect, it's pretty funny.

Outside of a freak snowstorm a couple days ago, the weather's been getting warmer. And I've seen ducks around my apartments. (As well as a woodpecker. I saw it before I heard it. It was kind of cool) Looks like spring is almost here. Pretty soon we'll be back to having deer wandering all over the place. And soon after that, giant slugs- I haven't forgotten my promise to post pictures. ^_~