I Don't want the World to See Me

Saw an advertisement on g-mail for sending out bulk e-mails with 99% arrival *facepalm* Just what we need.

My computer is running soooo slow! It started when I shut down and restarted a few days ago. I got like 5 webpages that said welcome to Firefox! and Welcome to ____ for all of my add ons. So I lost all of my add on data (and Firefox refuses to remember what I change my settings back to). I did get to keep all of my bookmarks for some reason.
I am running a disk defrag/disk clean up on it now to see if that helps things.

And for ever I have had a problem with it connecting to the internet after I closed it. I would have to shut down Windows Explorer and Firefox, then restart them both, THEN I could get the internet to work. Though sometimes it would refuse to load a webpage and I would have to restart completely once that happened. Any idea why?

So, I am thinking about getting a new one, just because I would like to have one before this one gives up the ghost and I lose everything on it. Anyone have any recs for good laptops? I am thinking about a Dell again, which the total would be about 900 bucks for all the settings I want. But yesterday I was looking at Toshiba laptops and I could get almost the same settings for about 700 bucks. Suggestions?

Okay, I have been really bad about updating lately. I would normally say because it is hiatus time, but it seems I have been more busy watching shows than I do during the fall. When did that happen? Either way, I blame/thank michelleann68

Uugh, it's a wonder I still remember how to do html!

Anyway, here are a few updates I have been putting off:

( Jury Duty )

( Portland trip 2 )
I actually wrote a fic :D (I wrote this and the last entry in the left over steam of fic writing). It is a SPN RPS one. Only my second in that fandom. Seems I can only write them (or anything lately) if I do it in one sitting. I need to read it several more times to make sure it isn't crap before I post it. My normal betas - one isn't in the fandom, and the other hates death fics (yes, I was mean to one of them *evil cackle*) So expect that up in a day or two...less than 1k words.

...or it seems that way. I'm still here, reading House fanfics like a mad person...I like to stay caught up lol

Lotta randomness up ahead:

Been snowing quite a bit, snow is still here. Driving is fun when you can't see the road *sigh* One of the first snow days, Dad didn't want me driving to work because of ice and stuff. Funny, but the roads were pretty much clear in town. I was feeling lazy, so I let him drive me in.
Well, turns out, after he dropped me off, he went to store. When he go back into car (mine) it would not start. He had to have it towed. It looked to be a problem with the fuel pump not wanting to work...the guy said he was able to get it semi-working again by tapping on it, but recommended getting a new one. Parts and labor=over 700 bucks *sobs* So I am pretty much broke now. Funny that it was the one day that I didn't drive myself to work. I would have flipping panicked if the car refused to star on me!

Moving on. Was a library staff meeting last Saturday. Not much that involved me and my lowly position, but they did talk a bit about the new library that we are going to get. In case you don't know...as soon as we get the funding, our library is getting torn down and a new one built in its place. Estimated time=8months to a year. Once we get 95% of the money needed, we will move everything to the building across the street's basement...a community building of some sort, can't remember. But on Wednesdays we can't have children programms because of some court stuff going on. Fuun. And we don't even know if all of us will have a job there for that time. Some of us might have to work at another library to get our hours in. Going to be much smaller while we wait on construction, so might not need all of us. And there are only 6 of us. Only 2 shelvers, so I hope I can stay. I love working over at Centralia on Sundays, but the staff are mostly subs, so that makes it fun. It gets so hectic there other times.
We are hoping to get the building started during the good weather. *deep breath* I am the type who will flip out if not involved in the moving process...I need to know where everything is at. If books just tossed in random boxes, I will flip.

Looking forward to the Tritter-free House episodes. As much as I didn't mind Tritter, he wore out his welcome...just wish he could have gone out with a bang rather than a pop.

Watched a series called Black Books. Well, the first series--6 episodes. Quite funny. Has Bill Bailey in it, who I enjoyed from his few eps on QI.

24 is sure off to a great start! Wow! That bit where the guy was kicked from subway was awesome! (Keeping details down so not to spoil much lol.) Looking forward to the return of Prison Break! American Idol makes me question my sanity for enjoying it so much. The brother and sister who made it...I am rooting for those two.

I managed to burn my knuckle pretty bad. On the metal thingy under the dishwasher. Was trying to retrieve a spoon...forgot it was hot under there. Doesn't really hurt too bad unless I bend finger bad or rub it against something. Skin is cracked and a little infected. It hurts more like a cut rather than a burn, which I am thankful for. I also got a very nasty paper cut between my first finger and thumb. So when ever I grab something, it automatically brushes against it. I find that more painful than that burn.

I went to see Rocky Balboa on Monday. It was much better than I expected. A couple years ago I was a huge fan of the firs tcouple movies. I did hate all the backstory and flashbacks, and I don't think it said what happened to Adrian. Sure showed enough flashbacks of her. Also the callbak to the meat punching *sigh* It didn't even make sense to keep it in since Paulie was no longer working at that place. Then when they showed the flashback of that scene when he was fighting at the end? OMG rediculois! And they said he couldn't do running training because of his knees...not more than 5 minutes later he was running. Movie not the same without it, but did get a errr?? moment. Enjoyable at least :)

I think that is about all...so I will leave you all with a meme (I'm kind lol)

In 1982 (the year you were born)

Ronald Reagan is president of the US The space shuttle Columbia completes its first operational flight Actor John Belushi is found dead of a drug overdose in a West Hollywood hotel Automobile manufacturer John Delorean is arrested and charged with possession of 59 pounds of cocaine The first artificial heart is implanted in American Barney Clark The Cable News Network, or CNN, is launched 750,000 people rally against nuclear weapons in New York City's Central Park Time Magazine's Man of the Year was for the first time given to a non-human, a computer The first computer virus, written by Rich Skrenta, escapes into the wild Kirsten Dunst and Elisha Cuthbert are born St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series San Francisco 49ers win Superbowl XVI New York Islanders win the Stanley Cup E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is the top grossing film Ozzy Osbourne bites the head off of a live bat thrown at him during a performance, later hospitalized with rabies "I Love Rock 'N Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts spends the most time at the top of the US charts Cheers, Family Ties, Silver Spoons, and Fame premiere

How does this update thingy work again? *poke poke*

I'm a horrible updater! Now that my flist consists of less than 100 entries (a blessing and a curse--fewer fics to read), I actually have time for *gasp* other stuffs! Like updating! Not that I have too much of that to do, but whatever :)

Let's see where this update takes me...

A couple nights ago, I ended up staying on the computer until 5am. Let's just say I got a bit carried away with research (one of you out there knows what I mean) and...yeah. So I ran around (quietly) to get ready for bed before one of the parents noticed I was up. It was light outside and the birds were chirping. Unlike several of your out there (:P), it doesn't bother me in the least. I like the sounds of birdies :D
But a combonation of the frantic jump-into-bed-fall-asleep, the fact that 6/6/6 was over with, and the TB Magician's Nephew (Read by Kenneth Branagh--very wonderful) that I had been listening to gave me a terrible nightmare. Don't remember much about it except things were randomly exploding/becoming non-existant. Very freaky. And the nothing was pure black.
I had heard somewhere...isn't it true that when you are dreaming, you can't think 'this is so wierd, it must be a dream'? Well, during the dream, I had that thought, then completely freaked out because that, by what I remember being told, that meant the dream was real. I woke up a couple hours after I fell asleep with a bad case of the frights and shivers. Fuuunn *grumble*
Woke up again an hour later--around 8--and stretched. Big mistake. I had tried to get into the habit of no-big-stretches in the mornings. Why? Fucking leg cramp! 2 days later, my leg still feels like it had been punched hard.

*Throws balloons in celebration of the completion of the fluff list*
http://michelleann68.livejournal.com/28077.html
1000+ fluffs at last!

Ah, it is the time of year for graduation again (grats to all the grads out there!)
So, tomorrow (aka friday) I am heading over to my HS to practice playing the band songs. I was planning on going to graduation on Saturday, and figure I might as well make myself useful and play along. I have played all the songs before (need to refresh my memory and learn which parts I need to pretend to play, hehe). I need to be at the school at 1:30 tomorrow (damn, I hope I have the right time). I took an hour vacation from work to do it, too. (I have 58 vacation hours, and it maxes at 60. Might as well use them).
I am getting all nervous thinking about it :( I love playing in band, but I hate socializing with people, or people doing the 'who are you?' thing. Last year was the first year I hadn't been to graduation since 7th grade--10 years ago o.0 Scary how time flys! I've been playing flute for over 10 years!

Damn, my thoughts are all over the place, hehe. I start with one topic, and cram like 3 in one paragraph.

Back to graduation. The last friend I have in school is graduating. She is giving a farewell speech. I wish I got to talk to her more. She has no internet at home, only though the school, and then we only talk to schedule time for band practice/games. She swung by the library one to drop off some music with me, and we talked for like a half hour, despite the fact I was supposed to be working. And we were in a spot where everyone could hear us, too *cringes* I like private conversations. So, not able to talk of slash at all. I printed off a few pieces to give her tomorrow.
Uh, back to original thought of that paragraph...since she is graduating, the last person in band that I talk to is Amy, and she will be in 8th grade I think (shit I feel old). Anyways, this last year, she has turned into one of those little fashion nuts. Into style, clothing, makeup. *gag* So I don't think I will be talking to her much. So, next year if I go to games, I will be pretty much sitting by myself. There are a few people who I joked with, but I think most are graduating as well.
Guess I could go for a few games, if only to have people ask me what grade I am in. Yeah, most don't believe me that I have graduated.

Fandom related--hmmmm, maybe I should put this first, so people will actually read it...oh well lol, bolding will have to do.
I completed one of the 2 birthday fics I have been trying to work on. 2 people on my flist have the same BD as me (25th), so I wanted to write up a little something for them. Quite pleased with the first result--Wilson strips for House. So expect that and (hopefully) the other if it behaves itself to appear around the 25th of this month.

I soooo need a new computer. Got the go-ahead from Mom to get a new one (I bitch so much about this one that she finally got the hint). I think I will wait until the end of this month. One thing that troubles me, is my printer. I think I lost the install disk that came with it, so I don't know if I will be able to get it to work for the new one?

I mentioned somewhere ^up^ ^there^ that I was listening to The Magician's Nephew on talking book. I got a set from the library that has all the Narnia books. Each book is read by a different person. Kenneth Branagh is awesome. I wish he did more talking books, really a joy to listen to.
*wonders why she is babbling for 45 minutes when can be listening to talking book*

I guess I will wrap this up with a bye, bye :)

Damn, still rich text mode.

Got a bunch of stuff to babble about :-)

Sorry about no new clips of RSL reading 'Applewhites.' YSI is being a pain and I can't get anything uploaded.
Also I need to type up a review of the House finale..

On my last Sunday until the fall (couple weeks ago), I was poking though a book. I have a habit of randomly grabbing books off shelves--quite often I end up grabbing something that is damaged or has papers stuffed in them. Anyways, the book I grabbed was called 'That Book of Perfectly Useless Information' I was flipping though the beginning of it where there were tons of quotes from celebrities about various subjects. I Got to page 6, skimming along quote about fathers when this caught my eye:
Hugh Laurie:
"I looked up to my father too much to really open up my heart to him. We were almost formal. I did not tell him I loved him. All I can do is hope he would have known."
No idea if that has been put up anywhere, but I love the quote! And, it is probably the only time Hugh is mentioned in the book, and I turn practically right to it! (No celeb. index in the back to check)

Last week I went though a phase of going to bed at about 5 am. So wierd to go to bed as it was getting light and the birds were chirping!! If I could get up whenever I wanted to, I would love to be able to go to bed at that time every night!
But, I got in trouble 2 days ago and now have a 2am curfew *grumbles*

I had an odd RSL dream several nights ago.
I was doing something on a computer for a TV station. I think I was supposed to be feeding actors interview lines or something. RSL was the actor and I somehow managed to screw up, so the interview ended early. My thought: "The fan are going to kill me!!!" *panic*
I think RSL felt sorry for me because he gave me a little hug, hehe. Not much, but I will take what I can get!!

Been raining the last few days, so I don't have to water any of Mom's damn plants! *happy dance* 
She had been saying that she was going to cut down on plants when we were moving...now she has more than ever!
And my plum tree has one plum on it this year. It looks so lonely lol

Gotta leave for work in a half hour or so. 20 minutes earlier than I need to leave, but I like to get there early so I can read or write in the staff room. I can always read and write here, but it is fun to write in a different setting...and to try to keep the smut hidden as coworkers wander by!

Coulda swore I had more to say....
...oh well...I can always make another post :-)

Headaches suck!
Had one that had been building since work. Got so bad that I turned on my electric blanket and laid down for awhile. I was tempted to just got to bed...but it would have been 5 hours earlier than I normally do. Which would mean that I would just wake up at 5 or 6 in the morning.
Mom came in a bit before she went to bed and covered me with a blanket. By that time the headache was almost gone, but I was too comfy, so I laid there for an extra half hour and fantasized about a H/W scene I was having a hard time putting to paper. I can visualize it real good, but the words are failing me.

Guess I can babble a bit...

A few weeks ago, we ate out at a restaurant for sign class. Where we weren't allowed to talk (like that really happened lol). I don't think I mentioned it, but it was a lot of fun. We were able to talk/sign decently. Lotta laughing.
Eventually I got bored and started playing with a dime I had in my pocket...flicking it on the table so it would spin around. I did that several times...once it got away from me and made a complete loop around my pop, like a U turn. My reaction: WTF cool!! (mental only) So I spent 20 minutes trying to get it to do that again, half the time sucessful. I looked up and realized I had an audience lol. I had a strange mental image that it might be something House would do to amuse himself ;)
So...yeah.

Any one interested in a dogtag? I wanted one from this library order thing, and had to buy them by the dozen. They say "Creature of Habit" on them. Not real heavy duty, but I don't have any other to compare to. The chain is beaded and actually quite pretty. I have about a half dozen to spare--1 per asker free and free shipping, don't matter if outside US.
Any takers?

*points at icon and smiles* :)

I am way too amused atm. Allow me to babble a bit and see if that explains anything:

My Dad's old girlfriend, I think from HS or something, has been needing his help this past year. Her parents are selling their land and stuff and keep running into problems. Dad is kinda in the logging/self-employment business, so he knows all about that good stuff. Girl's name is Lorna and she is married.
For some reason, it pisses my mom off so much that Lorna keeps calling here and asking Dad for help. I type up e-mails for Dad quite often as they talk about 'what to do, what to do' stuffs. We have just stopped telling Mom because she completely freaks out. She says that she trusts Dad and everything, but she is annoyed at 'this woman' mooching favors off of him, etc. Lorna is a little batty, but she is fun to talk to. She has come into the library on several occassions to leave little packages with me to give to Dad.
Anywho, today, Dad spent an hour talking to her on the phone. What followed was a half hour rant from Mom. I muted the TV to listen. It is just so comical! Mom was threatening to tell Lorna to stop calling the next time she happened to pick up the phone!
I went into the kitchen to fix myself something to eat (AKA listen better), and I got in trouble for laughing :P
I just can't believe whatever logic she is using...makes absolutely no sense why she hates Lorna so much other than for jealousy--which she denys.

kk, other news...
Went to Wally World and bought a new CD--James Blunt's Back to Bedlam, a TV guide that has a nice 2 page spread of close-ups from House's appartment (I see two guitars on the wall, a banjo by the bed, and 2 horns laying atop a bookcase--makes me waaayy to happy), and I bought some metalic blue/teal finger nail polish :) Bye, bye 20 bucks.

Went to the feed store to get some dog treats with Dad. I went into the back room to look at the chicks (I miss raising them so much :( ) And there was a baby turkey on the floor. I walked over to it and picked it up. The only time the little buggers are cute is when they are little. I held it up towards an employee "Um...were you aware one of your Turkeys was out?"
He babbled about some stuff as he put it back, then another fell out while he was doing that. They are kept like 5 feet in the air. V. stupid birds. He made a grab for it..the whole standing still an pouncing method. No, doesn't work too well. I had to retrieve that one as well for him lol. At least he was gentle with them...well, aside from the whole missing-to-catch-thing with the second bird.
So. Yeah.

Oh! nutmeg4077 I got the talking book back yesterday. It was so wierd! As I was walking out to get the mail, I was thinking about e-mailing you to see if it had been sent yet. Quite scary, actually, to find it in the mailbox :) Thank you :D