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My life, the traveling circus.
02 November 2009 @ 09:22 am
I just realized that I've probably spammed most of my flist's inboxes with my multiple entries on various D/G sites. Sorry! I've got to stay up all night due to a sick kid and this is the best way to keep awake. It was either this or I had to prop open my eyelids with toothpicks. Spamming everyone was easier. Apologies to all once again.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that I've decided to take part in NaBloPoMo. So, here's to me spamming you guys every day for the whole month. *evil grin* Of course, there's always the chance that I'll go nuts trying to do so, coz I've never got in more that four enters consecutively ever. Ah well, let's see how this goes.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that I've decided to take part in NaBloPoMo. So, here's to me spamming you guys every day for the whole month. *evil grin* Of course, there's always the chance that I'll go nuts trying to do so, coz I've never got in more that four enters consecutively ever. Ah well, let's see how this goes.
01 November 2009 @ 07:57 pm
I am a member (albeit a lurker) of crack_broom. It's this fabulous fic reccing site which comes up with the oddest pairs for a variety of fandoms. I have been following them for quite a bit now. Yesterday I suddenly realized that they didn't have a D/G reccer. Now we can't have that can we?
Since most of my flist are D/G shippers, (for the one's who aren't, Draco/Ginny is part of the Harry Potter world - and if you didn't know that, well, skip this entry!) I am asking for help here. Please do join up and spread the D/G love.
This is the link to crack_broom. They will accept anyone reccing. D/G is so rarely recced that it's under the rare pair status. If enough of people sign up, they will shift it to the monthly status segment.
Since most of my flist are D/G shippers, (for the one's who aren't, Draco/Ginny is part of the Harry Potter world - and if you didn't know that, well, skip this entry!) I am asking for help here. Please do join up and spread the D/G love.
This is the link to crack_broom. They will accept anyone reccing. D/G is so rarely recced that it's under the rare pair status. If enough of people sign up, they will shift it to the monthly status segment.
09 October 2009 @ 11:03 pm
We lived in Chicago when Obama was a lawmaker from there. If we could have voted for Obama, while he was running for office, we would have. I love the way things are *slowly* changing under Obama.
BUT, to give him a Nobel Peace Prize is simply baffling. I mean, hello - he hasn't done anything yet. While I like and support the man, this would have made more sense if it had been given out in say, two or three year's time. Why now - and for what has he been awarded this?
Maybe it's just me, but I just don't get it.
BUT, to give him a Nobel Peace Prize is simply baffling. I mean, hello - he hasn't done anything yet. While I like and support the man, this would have made more sense if it had been given out in say, two or three year's time. Why now - and for what has he been awarded this?
Maybe it's just me, but I just don't get it.
05 August 2009 @ 12:29 am
Ok, is it just me or does anyone else find the article below fricking hilarious?! As a woman and a wife; I honestly have to admit that my first though after reading this article was that, ok this man so deserved it.
*laughs*
4 Wis. women accused in lovers' quadrangle plot
*laughs*
4 Wis. women accused in lovers' quadrangle plot
19 February 2009 @ 12:21 am
- Describe me in one word... just one single word.
- Leave your word in a comment before looking at what words others have used.
- Then copy and paste the meme to your journal to find out how people will describe you when limited to one word.
- Leave your word in a comment before looking at what words others have used.
- Then copy and paste the meme to your journal to find out how people will describe you when limited to one word.
23 November 2008 @ 12:20 am
Once upon a time, I used to freelance as a makeup artist. I loved makeup and used to be really up to date with the latest stuff. That was a long, long time ago. These days, I barely have time to put on makeup and haven't bought anything new in ages.
That being said, I've personally only used eye makeup and lipstick till now. Thanks to good genes, (thanks mom!) my skin's never needed anything else. But now, due to all the stress and the sleepless nights, (sadly the raccoon look isn't in) I do need some sort of face coverage for those rare days when I do use makeup and would like to look nice. Also, more than anything else, I am honestly fed up of looking like I have been socked on both eyes every time I go out somewhere nice.
Since I'm leery of spending a bomb on makeup with out any reccos, so I'm asking you my flist, what sort of foundation and coverage do you all use. Please do give me brands names and your personal experiences with them. Any makeup tips will be extremely welcome as well.
Thanks so much,
Me
EDIT: Guess it would have helped if I mentioned what exactly I need help for huh?
* What ever I use, the entire process has to be fast. I don't have time for long processes.
* My main problems are the dark circles under my eyes.
* My skin is ok, so I don't need heavy stuff for that. Would loose powder do for a more 'finished' look?
* HELP! I have this big do coming up and don't want to look pandaish.
That being said, I've personally only used eye makeup and lipstick till now. Thanks to good genes, (thanks mom!) my skin's never needed anything else. But now, due to all the stress and the sleepless nights, (sadly the raccoon look isn't in) I do need some sort of face coverage for those rare days when I do use makeup and would like to look nice. Also, more than anything else, I am honestly fed up of looking like I have been socked on both eyes every time I go out somewhere nice.
Since I'm leery of spending a bomb on makeup with out any reccos, so I'm asking you my flist, what sort of foundation and coverage do you all use. Please do give me brands names and your personal experiences with them. Any makeup tips will be extremely welcome as well.
Thanks so much,
Me
EDIT: Guess it would have helped if I mentioned what exactly I need help for huh?
* What ever I use, the entire process has to be fast. I don't have time for long processes.
* My main problems are the dark circles under my eyes.
* My skin is ok, so I don't need heavy stuff for that. Would loose powder do for a more 'finished' look?
* HELP! I have this big do coming up and don't want to look pandaish.
14 November 2008 @ 11:04 pm
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littlestars_s's entry on Baby P, I just had to make this post.
Baby P was a 17 moth old baby who was tortured and killed last August. The three people who are currently under arrest for this horrific crime are Baby P's own mother, her boyfriend and her tenant. They are all currently in jail. Article 'a', Article 'b' and Article 'c' are all different accounts of this horrific crime.
When I first heard of this crime, I was sick to my stomach. I actually cried in public on the tube when I saw computer generated pictures of the poor baby. I have a son who is just one month younger than this poor child... as a mother, this really hit me badly. I vacillated between not wanting to read about this at all, to devouring every scrap of info and crying while reading it.
What makes things worse is that all the care workers who were supposed to stop stuff like this from happening, not only failed the baby but have now washed their hands off this case. 'a' and 'b' are petitions for Baby P. I have signed both of them, please do so too. I don't know how effective the petitions are, but it's something at least.
Here are some pictures of Baby P who was tortured so badly that his tiny back and ribs were broken.
littlestars_s's entry on Baby P, I just had to make this post. Baby P was a 17 moth old baby who was tortured and killed last August. The three people who are currently under arrest for this horrific crime are Baby P's own mother, her boyfriend and her tenant. They are all currently in jail. Article 'a', Article 'b' and Article 'c' are all different accounts of this horrific crime.
When I first heard of this crime, I was sick to my stomach. I actually cried in public on the tube when I saw computer generated pictures of the poor baby. I have a son who is just one month younger than this poor child... as a mother, this really hit me badly. I vacillated between not wanting to read about this at all, to devouring every scrap of info and crying while reading it.
What makes things worse is that all the care workers who were supposed to stop stuff like this from happening, not only failed the baby but have now washed their hands off this case. 'a' and 'b' are petitions for Baby P. I have signed both of them, please do so too. I don't know how effective the petitions are, but it's something at least.
Here are some pictures of Baby P who was tortured so badly that his tiny back and ribs were broken.
15 June 2008 @ 12:04 am
08 June 2008 @ 10:58 am
Nominated as the world's best short joke of the year 2007.
A 3-year-old boy examined his testicles while taking a bath.
'Mom', he asked, 'Are these my brains?'
Her answer: 'Not yet.'
A 3-year-old boy examined his testicles while taking a bath.
'Mom', he asked, 'Are these my brains?'
Her answer: 'Not yet.'
29 May 2008 @ 04:59 pm
I am hooked on this godam quiz. For some one who has done her IATA exam, my geography right now is pretty sukky. And that really pisses me off, coz I used to be really good at it. I think that my brain cells are atrophying due to lack of usage. How fucking depressing.
I know you aren't supposed to redo stuff like this; but I have done the same quiz three times and still haven't got all the names right. *aagah* It's the spellings of the places that kill me. I also have a huge problem getting all the 'stan's' (all the counties whose name ends in stan) right. The National geographic mag (my favorite magazine ever! I even collect there issues) had done an issue on all the 'stan's' some time back. lyndsiefenele do you remember that?
Yes, it's a boring, rainy afternoon. As my babies are sleeping, I have nothing else to do. Why, can you tell? :)
lyndsiefenele do you remember that? Yes, it's a boring, rainy afternoon. As my babies are sleeping, I have nothing else to do. Why, can you tell? :)
20 March 2008 @ 12:17 am
The joke below was sent to me by one of my girlfriends, who incidentally is also a stay at home mom. I found it so hilarious that I had to post it. If my funny bone is out of whack, I claim an acute lack of sleep as an excuse! :)
***A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed:
"Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen. God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish.
The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman. He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate, awakened the kids, set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their lunches, drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry cleaning, took it to the cleaners and stopped at the bank to make a deposit, went grocery shopping, then drove home to put away the groceries, paid the bills and balanced the check book. He cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog.
Then it was already 1 P.M. and he hurried to make the beds, do the laundry, vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor. Ran to the school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with them on the way home. Set out milk and cookies and got the kids organized to do their homework, then set up the ironing board and watched TV while he did the ironing. At 4:30 he began peeling potatoes and washing vegetables for salad, breaded the pork chops and snapped fresh beans for supper.
After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher, folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed. At 9 P.M. he was exhausted and, though his daily chores weren't finished, he went to bed where he was expected to make love which he managed to get through without complaint.
The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and said, "Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my wife's being able to stay home all day. Please, oh please, let us trade back."
The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied, "My son, I feel you have learned your lesson and I will be happy to change things back to the way they were. You'll just have to wait nine months, though. You got pregnant last night."
17 March 2008 @ 11:36 pm
This article is written for any one who has gone thru the natural birth experience. I haven't, as both my kids were planned c-sections due to medical reasons... but that's beside the point.
Why Babies Are Born Facing Backward, Helpless and Chubby
A quote I like:
'Once the mother has fallen in love, she forgets the pain, she forgets the hassle, and she gladly accepts indentured servitude for the next 18 years.'
Why Babies Are Born Facing Backward, Helpless and Chubby
A quote I like:
'Once the mother has fallen in love, she forgets the pain, she forgets the hassle, and she gladly accepts indentured servitude for the next 18 years.'
01 August 2007 @ 11:23 pm
The Washington Post runs a weekly contest in its Style section called the "Style Invitational". The requirements one week were to use the two words 'Lewinsky' (the Intern) and 'Kaczynski' (the Unabomber) in the same limerick. The winning entries were actually 'clean' enough to be printed verbatim in the newspaper with no blackouts:
Third place:
There once was a girl named Lewinsky
Who played the flute like a Stravinsky
'Twas "Hail to the Chief"
On this flute made of beef
That stole the front page from Kaczynski.
Second place:
Said Clinton to young Ms. Lewinsky,
"We don't want to leave clues like Kaczynski,
Since you made such a mess,
Use the hem of your dress
And please wipe that stuff off your chinsky."
And the winning entry:
Lewinsky and Clinton have shown
What Kaczynski must surely have known,
That an intern is better
Than a bomb in a letter,
When deciding how best to be blown.
Third place:
There once was a girl named Lewinsky
Who played the flute like a Stravinsky
'Twas "Hail to the Chief"
On this flute made of beef
That stole the front page from Kaczynski.
Second place:
Said Clinton to young Ms. Lewinsky,
"We don't want to leave clues like Kaczynski,
Since you made such a mess,
Use the hem of your dress
And please wipe that stuff off your chinsky."
And the winning entry:
Lewinsky and Clinton have shown
What Kaczynski must surely have known,
That an intern is better
Than a bomb in a letter,
When deciding how best to be blown.
07 February 2007 @ 02:56 pm
My Darling Husband,
Before you return from your overseas trip, I just wanted to let you know about the small accident that I had with the pickup truck this morning.
Fortunately it's not too bad, and I really didn't get hurt; so please don't worry too much about me.
When I was coming home this morning from Wal-Mart, as I turned into the driveway I accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brakes. As a result of my mistake, the garage door is slightly bent... the pickup thankfully came to a halt when it bumped into your car.
I am really sorry baby, but I know with that you will somehow forgive me. You know how much I love and care for you sweetheart.
I am enclosing a picture for you.
I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.
Your loving wife,
XXX
P.S. Your girlfriend called.
12 January 2007 @ 02:50 pm
I came across this article last month and have been wanting to post it ever since.
I can so relate to this, coz growing up I was a total tomboy... and didn't have a thing to do with girly stuff. Now that I have a daughter who is as feminine as one can get at her age; I foresee problems ahead.
I can so relate to this, coz growing up I was a total tomboy... and didn't have a thing to do with girly stuff. Now that I have a daughter who is as feminine as one can get at her age; I foresee problems ahead.
14 December 2006 @ 01:27 pm
It gives me great pleasure to present....
The 2006 Darwin Awards
These get scarier and scarier every year. They are finally out again. You all know about the Darwin Awards - It's an annual honor given to the person who did the gene pool the biggest service by killing themselves in the most extraordinarily stupid way. Last year's winner was the fellow who was killed by a Coke machine which toppled over on top of him as he was attempting to tip a free soda out of it.
The 2006 Darwin Awards
These get scarier and scarier every year. They are finally out again. You all know about the Darwin Awards - It's an annual honor given to the person who did the gene pool the biggest service by killing themselves in the most extraordinarily stupid way. Last year's winner was the fellow who was killed by a Coke machine which toppled over on top of him as he was attempting to tip a free soda out of it.