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Sep. 1st, 2006 05:24 pmI need a word (adj.) that strikes a compromise between reluctant and loath.
please comment with suggestions.
please comment with suggestions.
I am here, I am sore, I am safe, I have a single (well, actually, a double with a roommate who isn't on campus this semester), and THERE IS A BATH TUB. at the end of the hall, a bathroom with two showers AND A BATH TUB. of course I suspect that it will be in very high demand, but really, the fact of its existence makes me SO FREAKING HAPPY.
also, our building is Superman themed. strips of Superman wrapping paper across the corkboards, the S-logo sponge-stamped on the name-signs.
amusingly, I'd been traveling in my Batman logo tee (I have since changed because it had gotten SO GROSS).
in other news, and my last note for now, I had a retardedly sucky experience on the bus last night and am NEVER EVER EVER traveling Greyhound overnight again. at the very least, not without a Designated Travel Buddy (preferably one who can beat people up).
also, our building is Superman themed. strips of Superman wrapping paper across the corkboards, the S-logo sponge-stamped on the name-signs.
amusingly, I'd been traveling in my Batman logo tee (I have since changed because it had gotten SO GROSS).
in other news, and my last note for now, I had a retardedly sucky experience on the bus last night and am NEVER EVER EVER traveling Greyhound overnight again. at the very least, not without a Designated Travel Buddy (preferably one who can beat people up).
I'm just gonna use the Ridiculously Sexy Icon again, because ... I want to. and it's sexy.
I'M LEAVING NOW; WHEN NEXT YOU WITNESS ME ON THE INTERNETS I WILL BE AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
if you need me, for any reason, between now and then, please call the cellular :)
also, play a round of Drabble Scrabble!
♥,
-Mel
I'M LEAVING NOW; WHEN NEXT YOU WITNESS ME ON THE INTERNETS I WILL BE AT BOWDOIN COLLEGE.
if you need me, for any reason, between now and then, please call the cellular :)
also, play a round of Drabble Scrabble!
♥,
-Mel
I HAVE TO PACK!
however, while I'm doing that, I'd like to keep my poor lonesome livejournal busy with a game of Drabble Scrabble, as inspired by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
elizile
how it works is this:
I: am going to list 10 words, all quite at random.
you (anyone who wishes to; more than one person can respond to any given set): are going to reply with a comment that is a drabble that incorporates at least 2 of the random words. any fandom, any pairing. or no pairing. or no fandom. heck, it doesn't even have to be a drabble; if you can use all 5-10 words in a single sentence, or if you can come up with a 2,000+-word story about these words, more power to you, and I will be rightly impressed. other options: a plot set-up, a haiku, a song, a limerick, a monologue, a random smattering of brainstorming phrases, pretty much anything else that strikes your fancy.
at the end of the comment, re-post the 10-word list, replacing the words that you used with words of your own choosing. players may then reply to your comment, following the same directions as delineated above.
most importantly, have fun! :D
words:
folklore, pharmacy, cheesecake, matador, strenuous, ill-advised, balance, llama, ladybug, pygmy
aaand... GO!
however, while I'm doing that, I'd like to keep my poor lonesome livejournal busy with a game of Drabble Scrabble, as inspired by
elizilehow it works is this:
I: am going to list 10 words, all quite at random.
you (anyone who wishes to; more than one person can respond to any given set): are going to reply with a comment that is a drabble that incorporates at least 2 of the random words. any fandom, any pairing. or no pairing. or no fandom. heck, it doesn't even have to be a drabble; if you can use all 5-10 words in a single sentence, or if you can come up with a 2,000+-word story about these words, more power to you, and I will be rightly impressed. other options: a plot set-up, a haiku, a song, a limerick, a monologue, a random smattering of brainstorming phrases, pretty much anything else that strikes your fancy.
at the end of the comment, re-post the 10-word list, replacing the words that you used with words of your own choosing. players may then reply to your comment, following the same directions as delineated above.
most importantly, have fun! :D
words:
folklore, pharmacy, cheesecake, matador, strenuous, ill-advised, balance, llama, ladybug, pygmy
aaand... GO!
things I have learned over the past few days:
-Numb3rs = very good
-Videora iPod Converter = good
-peanut butter and chocolate chip on white bread = also good
-peanut butter and chocolate chip on wheat bread = less good.
-cruise control = handy
-little brother = handy
-little sister = handy
-severe thunderstorm driving = challenge
-car != boat.
-Numb3rs = good like unto crack, and then with the math
-FBI = hot
-__dtrain = evil. but also good. ♥
-SNAKES ON A PLANE = smartest stupid movie ever, or stupidest smart movie ever. possibly both.
-Numb3rs = very good
-Videora iPod Converter = good
-peanut butter and chocolate chip on white bread = also good
-peanut butter and chocolate chip on wheat bread = less good.
-cruise control = handy
-little brother = handy
-little sister = handy
-severe thunderstorm driving = challenge
-car != boat.
-Numb3rs = good like unto crack, and then with the math
-FBI = hot
-
__dtrain = evil. but also good. ♥-SNAKES ON A PLANE = smartest stupid movie ever, or stupidest smart movie ever. possibly both.
Title: The Demoted Commodore Sketch
Author:meletor_et_al
Summary: Jack is unsatisfied with a purchase.
Characters/Pairings: Cranky!Jack, Unnamed!Disney!Entity, Norrington. Inklings of J/N, passing mention of N/E.
Rating: PG - PG-13 for language, I imagine.
Warning: **Food And Drink Alert** (i.e. eat/drink and read at your own risk)
Note: Lest we forget that my brain is most certainly made of crack. Apologies to Monty Python.
Unbetaed, as I couldn't bring myself to subject anyone to it.
( I wish to make a complaint! )
Fake cut goes to my fic LJ.
Author:
meletor_et_alSummary: Jack is unsatisfied with a purchase.
Characters/Pairings: Cranky!Jack, Unnamed!Disney!Entity, Norrington. Inklings of J/N, passing mention of N/E.
Rating: PG - PG-13 for language, I imagine.
Warning: **Food And Drink Alert** (i.e. eat/drink and read at your own risk)
Note: Lest we forget that my brain is most certainly made of crack. Apologies to Monty Python.
Unbetaed, as I couldn't bring myself to subject anyone to it.
( I wish to make a complaint! )
Fake cut goes to my fic LJ.
Help Wanted!
Aug. 22nd, 2006 12:21 amGood-natured (if sometimes cranky) intermediate-level Vidder with WMM seeks patient, detail-oriented Other to vidbitch at/with.
must be:
(my usual Guardian Angel of Vidding is currently in Internet Limbo, and this is sad. and I am a bit lost. the vid is DMC, to "The Libertine" by Patrick Wolf. it has Scruffy and Swordporn and Slapstick and Timing Issues and This One Really Horrible Fade That I'll Go Back To And Fix A Bit Later. ooh, and a guy with his face all suckered off.)
does this sound like you? comment pls! or contact me at any of the names listed in my info (I'm on AIM right now, but invisible).
must be:
*.WMV capable,
*available on AIM, Y!M, or MSN
*willing & able to download drafts from YSI, watch, and offer feedback/critique/encouragement
(my usual Guardian Angel of Vidding is currently in Internet Limbo, and this is sad. and I am a bit lost. the vid is DMC, to "The Libertine" by Patrick Wolf. it has Scruffy and Swordporn and Slapstick and Timing Issues and This One Really Horrible Fade That I'll Go Back To And Fix A Bit Later. ooh, and a guy with his face all suckered off.)
does this sound like you? comment pls! or contact me at any of the names listed in my info (I'm on AIM right now, but invisible).
anyone who was just now wondering about how cool my college is?
very, very cool.
I'm SO EXCITED it's RIDICULOUS :D
very, very cool.
I'm SO EXCITED it's RIDICULOUS :D
I opened Firefox just now all prepared to post some useless vent-y thing about how I spent the last 6+ hours dicking around with re-doing the intro bars of my vid, only to find that no wait I'm actually quite satisfied with the way I did it the first time, but.
then I read this on my MSN homepage, and cracked the hell up.
(yes, it's more shit about Snakes on a Plane, but you'll like this one. promise.)
...also, is it a little too cracky even for me that somewhere between vidding DMC and reading this article I decided there ought to be a "SNAKES ON A M*****F***ING CLIFF" icon? 'cause if it's not, I'm so making one when I get too sick of bashing footage.
lastly, I JUST SPENT 6+ HOURS DICKING AROUND WITH RE-DOING THE INTRO BARS OF MY VID, ONLY TO FIND THAT NO WAIT I'M ACTUALLY QUITE SATISFIED WITH THE WAY I DID IT THE FIRST TIME! D:
then I read this on my MSN homepage, and cracked the hell up.
(yes, it's more shit about Snakes on a Plane, but you'll like this one. promise.)
...also, is it a little too cracky even for me that somewhere between vidding DMC and reading this article I decided there ought to be a "SNAKES ON A M*****F***ING CLIFF" icon? 'cause if it's not, I'm so making one when I get too sick of bashing footage.
lastly, I JUST SPENT 6+ HOURS DICKING AROUND WITH RE-DOING THE INTRO BARS OF MY VID, ONLY TO FIND THAT NO WAIT I'M ACTUALLY QUITE SATISFIED WITH THE WAY I DID IT THE FIRST TIME! D:
( sick sick sicky sick, or, Why I'm Not At Work + Mild TMI )
anyway, I can't sit up to type any more; time to squinch up in a little ball and vid.
[ETA: OH MAN. I MISSED SGA LAST NIGHT. *fails*]
[ETA2: I want to use the phrase "peals of laughter" in something. now. or possibly just the word "peals".]
anyway, I can't sit up to type any more; time to squinch up in a little ball and vid.
[ETA: OH MAN. I MISSED SGA LAST NIGHT. *fails*]
[ETA2: I want to use the phrase "peals of laughter" in something. now. or possibly just the word "peals".]
abrabacon_trask has started work on a Sparrington Drinking Game.so far, the rules are:
1. Take a drink every time James scoffs; finish drink if said scoffing occurs during sex.
2. Take a drink any time James renders Jack speechless; take 2 drinks if a big deal is made over the fact that Jack is, for once, speechless.
now, contribute or die!
(no, really. because the fact that a Sparrington drinking game is so clear a need in my head means that there either already is one or REALLY NEEDS TO BE ONE.)
FIC! for, yanno, those who haven't been spammed already. AND THOSE WHO HAVE!
Title: Banging Away
Summary: Be careful what you rant about; it might come true.
Characters/Pairings: Jack/James/Will, Elizabeth throwing a fit, implied W/E, past N/E, suspected J/E, and some swords.
Rating: R+ (somewhat dodgy smut, no lemon)
Length: 1,353 words
Thanks to:british_pickle and __dtrain for early readthroughs; shrieking_ell for officially making sure my allergic, murky condition had caused no injury to my writing. Or for telling me where it had *g*
Warnings: Aforementioned congested allergy-brain, dice ex machina, DMC SPOILERS!
AN: Rather crack. Also, porn! Forjohanirae, who requested it. Also for ofdreamsnbones, who wanted to know how the dice game works (this is a combination of what I observed in the film, read in the official 'Pirate Dice' game rules, and experienced while playing with various people except the naked bit at the end; that's all Jack's fault).
( "I don't see how she could intend what you are doubtless considering, especially since two of the three men present were once *engaged* to her…" )
Fake cut goes to my fic LJ.
x-posted to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
pirategasm, _norrington, ndl_lj
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oh wow my head is so stuffed up. I hate allergies. however, I HAVE NEW CARBON LEAF! and that pretty much makes the vertigo and the sinus pressure A-OK :D
Title: Banging Away
Summary: Be careful what you rant about; it might come true.
Characters/Pairings: Jack/James/Will, Elizabeth throwing a fit, implied W/E, past N/E, suspected J/E, and some swords.
Rating: R+ (somewhat dodgy smut, no lemon)
Length: 1,353 words
Thanks to:
british_pickle and __dtrain for early readthroughs; shrieking_ell for officially making sure my allergic, murky condition had caused no injury to my writing. Or for telling me where it had *g*Warnings: Aforementioned congested allergy-brain, dice ex machina, DMC SPOILERS!
AN: Rather crack. Also, porn! For
johanirae, who requested it. Also for ofdreamsnbones, who wanted to know how the dice game works (this is a combination of what I observed in the film, read in the official 'Pirate Dice' game rules, and experienced while playing with various people ( "I don't see how she could intend what you are doubtless considering, especially since two of the three men present were once *engaged* to her…" )
Fake cut goes to my fic LJ.
x-posted to
pirategasm, _norrington, ndl_lj-----
oh wow my head is so stuffed up. I hate allergies. however, I HAVE NEW CARBON LEAF! and that pretty much makes the vertigo and the sinus pressure A-OK :D
And Lo, the Meletor, in her ill-fitting blue vestments of hotel employment, didst say unto her psychiatrist, "Hast thou read anything good lately?"
To which he did reply, "Yea, verily! I have recently finished The Black Powder War, and I believe it to be the best one of the three -- what think'st thou?"
The Meletor didst respond, "I have not read it," and in revenge for his most transgressive boasting did also add in inquiry, "Hast thou ever read any book by Lois McMaster Bujold?"
...
And through this act she did increase the number of the flock by one.
At least.
Because he said his wife might read them, too.
---
in other news, while trying to find a Weatherby image to icon forthe_dala, I came across ( this: )
I should sleep now. many things to get done tomorrow.
To which he did reply, "Yea, verily! I have recently finished The Black Powder War, and I believe it to be the best one of the three -- what think'st thou?"
The Meletor didst respond, "I have not read it," and in revenge for his most transgressive boasting did also add in inquiry, "Hast thou ever read any book by Lois McMaster Bujold?"
...
And through this act she did increase the number of the flock by one.
At least.
Because he said his wife might read them, too.
---
in other news, while trying to find a Weatherby image to icon for
the_dala, I came across ( this: )I should sleep now. many things to get done tomorrow.
(SPam WithOut Context)
(otherwise known as: I Honestly Sometimes Have No Idea How Or Why__dtrain Puts Up With Me):
...and it makes perfect sense to me, at 1 in the morning.
ETA: so now I'm doing some light reading on Dr. Kevorkian (don't ask why), and, did you know he named one of his machines the "Thanatron"? that's ... maybe I'm the only one who immediately thinks that could also be some fancy-pants terminology for that classic of classics, the Death Ray.
"Mr. Luthor, what are you hiding behind your back?"
"What? Oh -- nothing. Nothing."
"Are you sure? Because it looks a bit like a Death Ray, and you know you're not allowed--"
"What? No! This? No, it's a ... erm. Thanatron."
yeah, I really should be asleep right now. really really.
(otherwise known as: I Honestly Sometimes Have No Idea How Or Why
__dtrain Puts Up With Me):
...and it makes perfect sense to me, at 1 in the morning.
ETA: so now I'm doing some light reading on Dr. Kevorkian (don't ask why), and, did you know he named one of his machines the "Thanatron"? that's ... maybe I'm the only one who immediately thinks that could also be some fancy-pants terminology for that classic of classics, the Death Ray.
"Mr. Luthor, what are you hiding behind your back?"
"What? Oh -- nothing. Nothing."
"Are you sure? Because it looks a bit like a Death Ray, and you know you're not allowed--"
"What? No! This? No, it's a ... erm. Thanatron."
yeah, I really should be asleep right now. really really.
you know what sucks worse than working a 7.5-hour day at the hotel? working a 7.5-hour day at the hotel when __dtrain is working the evening shift at her job. *unspaz*
'kay, meme now!
due to a combination ofjohanirae and hippediva-
leave a comment with your:
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3. Single or Taken:
4. Favorite Movie:
5. Favorite Song:
6. Favorite Band/Rapper/Artist:
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8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:
9. Favorite TV Show:
10. Favorite Video Game/Board Game:
11. Do we know each other outside of Livejournal?
12. Would you give me a kidney?
13. Tell me one odd/interesting fact about you:
14. If you could change anything about your current life, would you?
15. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?
__dtrain is working the evening shift at her job. *unspaz*'kay, meme now!
due to a combination of
johanirae and hippediva-leave a comment with your:
1. Name:
2. Age/Birthday:
3. Single or Taken:
4. Favorite Movie:
5. Favorite Song:
6. Favorite Band/Rapper/Artist:
7. Favorite Book/Comic Book:
8. Tattoos and/or Piercings:
9. Favorite TV Show:
10. Favorite Video Game/Board Game:
11. Do we know each other outside of Livejournal?
12. Would you give me a kidney?
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14. If you could change anything about your current life, would you?
15. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?
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Aug. 13th, 2006 07:20 pmso, Pidge and I have been going back and forth over this. and I know my flist is not the most extreme-sport-savvy, but hey. when in doubt, ask the internets LJ.
[Poll #793920]
[Poll #793920]
so, seasons are beginning to change here in temperate-zone midwestern America. and that, of course, can only mean one thing: SINUS PARTY!!!!! you bring the ragweed; I'll bring the histamines. fuckin' hell. and you know what though, this time it's really serious. honestly, I can't recall ever having extra trouble with allergies (save the rather usual bit with the increased snifflies and the itchy eyes) before this year. but you know what happened today? MY INNER EAR GOT WASTED. yeah, that's right. had no FUCKIN' idea where it was or where its clothes were, or APPARENTLY how to stand up straight. so, of course, neither did I. well, I found my clothes, found my way into the kitchen and then to work, but the wobbly vertigo feeling DID NOT PASS. ALL DAY. again I say, fuckin' hell. finished work, came home, crashed in front of the Incorrigible, and barely managed to wobble downstairs at 11:30 to watch SGA.
then I come upstairs, on a tentative and vaguely dizzy pathway to the office/my bed-room, and what do I see on the kitchen table? A VASE OF FRESH-CUT FLOWERS.
MY MOTHER HAS BEEN FRATERNIZING WITH THE ENEMY.
tch. some people.
OTOH, at least I don't have a brain-exploding nanovirus.
then I come upstairs, on a tentative and vaguely dizzy pathway to the office/my bed-room, and what do I see on the kitchen table? A VASE OF FRESH-CUT FLOWERS.
MY MOTHER HAS BEEN FRATERNIZING WITH THE ENEMY.
tch. some people.
Solved! The case of the mystery maid
Unexpectedly cleaned house befuddles woman, and police just laugh
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - When Debbie Phillips tried to report a crime, police just snickered. "I told him that someone came into my house and cleaned," the president of the Putnam County School Board said. "He just laughed." [...]
also, I made a wallpaper!
(clicking will take you to the full-size version in my deviantART scraps)
Unexpectedly cleaned house befuddles woman, and police just laugh
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - When Debbie Phillips tried to report a crime, police just snickered. "I told him that someone came into my house and cleaned," the president of the Putnam County School Board said. "He just laughed." [...]
also, I made a wallpaper!
(clicking will take you to the full-size version in my deviantART scraps)
more with the old shit :D
Aug. 10th, 2006 11:38 pmold_music.Music-share without the Diet Coke.
All dead guys, all the time.
...and other such intriguing catchphrases.
as you can see, we need a community icon. um, and members. oh, and if anyone has any places where pimping might be able to occur? that would be awesome. because damned if I haven't been wanting to set this up for quite a long time now, and I finally got fed up enough with emo-punk mainstream "alternative" to do it.
