Yes, I'm still alive

Wow, it's been how long since my last post? Ah well, at least I had the urge to post again at all.

Been playing WoW pretty regularly (read, every day) and even have actually starting running with a guild and doing dungeons. This is big for me, as I tend not to like getting in with a group. Guildies are great though, even quite amusing lol.

Real life: work still sucks, but at least we have a full time manager...though she's not doing so well.

Life really doesn't change all that much for me. I'm content though.

stabby stabby

The Ice Queen has struck again. God I hate her sometimes. Acts like a child, which makes me react in kind and then feel bad about it, even if she deserves it. Yes, I should have called her. I didn't. She refuses to do what was obvious, then tries to make me feel like the guilty party. Well it worked, I do, and now my 4 days off are probably ruined because my gut is just rolling with tension. I'm expecting a call early tomorrow morning. I refuse to apologize this time though, they can write me up for it if they want.

I know I reacted childishly with her, and I know I should have called her earlier, but she doesn't make me want to do anything for her. Is it too much to ask that she use her head? The other day, told by the boss something, and she snarks and complains right off the bat. Her snark was silly, it was obvious what to do, she just had to make a remark though.

We all have bad days...she doesn't seem to have good days though. Today was one of my bad days, partially understandable this being day 7 with a double shift thrown in. I'm sorry if my brain didn't kick in before my mouth did, but she deserved it. I'm tired of everyone having to tip-toe around her just to make sure she's happy. Why should we? Especially when she seems to go out of her way to make our lives miserable.

Gah!! Too much complaining, but at least I feel a little better. Tomorrow will bring what it will, and the Ice Queen will just be even more frosty towards me for a while. I think I can live with that...maybe...just don't be surprised if you get reports of a brutal murder, or me in the looney bin.

...just floored

So, got a call tonight...my dad and step-mum have split. He is currently on his way to the Island. I'm still a little in shock, though I'm also not surprised at the same time. Things weren't going well for them, financially, so she called it quits...but 'we'll see when you get your life together and start making money'. I told dad not to get back together with her. I'm biased though, I haven't liked her since...well, before we moved in. Living in that house was like walking on needles all the time.

Dad's gonna work for a bit, save for a boat, then live on that while he continues to work. A friend said 'mid-life crisis'...yeah, maybe, but I like to think he deserves it. He's not going out and buying a fancy new car and finding younger women to 'date', he's finding a place to hopefully be happy. He's moving closer to his own mother, who does have cancer and could die very quickly. I do worry though...he needs quite a bit of medication, and that's costly. His work he'd be doing isn't the best for him...but it's all he's got.

I'm mad and relieved and worried and upset. It means I don't have to call Ingrid 'mum' anymore. I don't have to try to make time to call her or visit. I'll be glad to sever ties with her, not that they were strong in the first place.

I'm worried for dad for financial and emotional well-being though. He does have family close on the Island though, at least. *wry grin* And he's a survivor.

*deep breathe and big sigh* Dear Lord, keep my daddy safe. Provide for him in his hour of need, and let him feel the support of his family and friends around him. Hold him gently in your hands, and guide his steps. Amen.

Yes, I'm still alive...

Okay, haven't posted in a while, so here I am. I finished off Dragon Age and Torchlight, and got back into WoW. Still have Last Remnant to finish...eventually.

Work is hectic like always :P

Oh, I've got my new laptop (Yay!!) and while I love it, it showed me that I might be needing a new monitor soon :( The white isn't so white on it anymore.

Not much else, sadly.

I did see the torch when it went through...very anti-climatic. Hard to get excited about something when everyone is complaining to you about it. Am happy we won against the US in hockey though ;)

Okie, off to listen to more Wheel of Time and play WoW.

D&D

So, finally going to go to a D&D session tonight. Possibly tomorrow too. This means actual interaction with actual people, in a non-work environment. Not sure I remember how :P I really want to have some fun there, I've had a kinda pissy day at work. It's not a glamorous job, but take it a little more seriously people *sigh*.

Anyhoo, got my stuff together and some dice, but think a new set is in order. Unfortunately, there is no longer a store in town that sells them. Will have to ask the others where I can get some.

Other than that...not a whole lot going on with me...not that anyone reads this. Blah.......

Facebook obsessed

I'm currently addicted to the silly Facebook games right now. Farm Town, Cafe World, Pet Ville, Fish Ville, etc.

Really...that was all I had to say...:P

Later addition: I guess I should be kinda excited about the torch going thru here tomorrow, it prolly won't ever happen again, but I'm going to be busy with work and there's so much controversy over this Olympics...the 'specialness' of it is missing :P

Been a while

So, been a while since I posted last. Got out of the habit since I realized...I'm really just talking to myself here :P

Spent the day playing Dragon Age: Origins. 'Beat' the game (got _an_ ending) and really...kinda anti-climactic. I was on easy mode though, and well, everyone just goes on bickering and fighting anyway...kind of like the real world...how boring. Started up again with a different char, but think tomorrow is gonna be less focused on that...we'll see.

Talked to a dietitian on Monday...already broke my 'diet'. I'm sorry, I don't like going to bed feeling hungry. Anyway, gonna try again. Have to report to her in a month.

I think I'm gonna go to bed now.

That just made my day :D

So, ordered a replacement shirt and a new one from MegaGear. They arrive yesterday, but instead of Evil Minion, I got Evil l33t. So I send an e-mail to them explaining that while I like the Evil l33t shirt, I had my heart set on an Evil Minion one. Reply e-mail: Keep that one _and_ we'll send you the right one too. I love them!! I's very happy and a smidge of faith in the human race has returned...and from American's no less :P

Random e-mails from long lost friends

Had a dentist appointment this morning, and when I get back, I see I have an e-mail from someone. The name is familiar, but isn't clicking until I see their e-mail address. It's a 'friend' off Gaia that I haven't spoken to in way too long that went to Afghanistan (joined the military). This makes my day, that someone who should have just written me off 'cause I never e-mail him or anything, just drops me a line. It really is nice to hear from him, and now know he's okay.

:D:D:D:D

Avatar

Just did a double movie night. Been wanting to do that for a while. Went and saw Avatar and Sherlock Holmes.

Avatar = phenomenal. Go see. Now. I'll wait.

*2:45hrs later*

I told you.

Sherlock Holmes was good too :)

Back to Avatar. I WANT ONE!!! Gorgeous!!! Spectacular! Shiny! Man...that show was just so 'wow' I can't believe it. The story, admittedly, wasn't anything new but you forget about that in all the glorious pretty things they throw at you. Really, after half an hour, I just accepted that for most of the movie I'll be watching a CG character that I couldn't distinguish wasn't a real person. This is the movie that Hi-Def was made for.

First!

Yay, first post of 2010!

I remember watching shows talking about the year 2010...where's my flying cars and implanted computer chips with personal holographic displays!?!?

Anyhoo, just finished watching The End of Time, part 2 and the Confidential to go with it. Crap...bye bye Mr. Tennant, we'll sorely miss ye!

Mr. Smith (ironic) you have very, very large shoes to fill and I don't envy you (well, I do, but not the pressure you're under now).

(Side note, I'm thinking with a British/Scottish accent right now)

Okay, we've got three doctors in the current series...time for a 'The Three Doctors' special? Anyone? Anyone?

So, Happy New Years to everyone! It didn't really feel like the first day of the new year until today actually.

Work is busy, but tomorrow I get to go see Avatar right after work :D Looking forward to that.

Found out a friend is two months pregnant...that's a real shocker...but I'm so glad 'cause she's going to be the most awesomest mother!!

Ummmmm...._really_ want to get a DnD session going here. Been listening to 'Gabe and Tyco', Scott Kurtz and Wil Wheaton play DnD on the Penny Arcade podcasts (yes, old, but just 'discovered' them). I wanna play too!!!

Not much else to say I guess *shrugs and 'signs off'*

Merry Christmas to all

Okay, so my last post was #42. Too bad it was just me whining :P

Anyhoo, Merry Christmas everyone! And Happy New Year!

I just watched 'It's a Wonderful Life' with my husband, who hadn't actually seen it before. I'm sure he found it boring and silly, but he sat through it with only a couple comments. Granted, he was tired, but it was very nice :) Will try to make it a tradition, but we'll see how that goes.

People are so stupid...

...and annoying and frustrating and bloody well get on my nerves some days. So you're having a bad day? Guess what, so am I! Get over it.

...just needed to rant...

Bring Wil Wheaton to Kelowna!!!

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It's finally happened

I think...I think I'm going to take a break from WoW...let my current subscription run out and take a month or so off. I just got a few new games recently, and find myself playing them more than WoW at the moment. It's not that I don't still love WoW...it's just that all I find myself doing is making alts :P I can't get into the raiding, or the rep grinding, etc. When Cataclysm comes out, I'll be back in guaranteed. Until then, we'll see how it goes.

Edit: Yepp, just cancelled it. Have until Jan. 15

Christmas Songs

A friend told me about a Christmas special I missed. Trans Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve. It's from 2001, but the DVD just came out this year (which I plan to get). I did download it and am currently watching it. I love how long haired rock out on electric guitars to Christmas songs...and it _works_. It's set to a story about a little girl that hides in a theatre on Christmas Eve because she ran away from home. I'm really enjoying it, and just think the concept of what TSO does with music is great, and have loved their stuff for a while.

Anyhoo, go find and watch.

Day off ramblings

Days off, yay!! Feeling a little weird, moody I suppose. Just finished watching Alice. Very fun :D Got to see an actor I haven't seen since Primeval las aired. Andrew Lee Potts. He played Hatter (yes, the Mad Hatter), in this version of Alice in Wonderland, and from the moment I saw him I was rooting for him. Excellent performance, and stood up to Tim Curry _very_ well. Anyway, guess I got caught up in the romantic pull of the story (hormones :P) so now I feel funky. As I do when I obsess over something, I went and found more of his work. Got a 6 episode series downloading at the moment, dealing with demons and whatnot so that's awesome, and now I'm actually really glad that Primeval is picked up for another 13 eps, as I get to see Connor again (Potts' char). I'm a pathetic sap...

Okay, think I'm off to play WoW and listen to some Christmas music :D

Added a link

Joined a new site today: Ficly. The link to my stories is in the links section, under My Ficly Desk. Enjoy :)

The Caddie

"So what?" the first boy shrugs as he works on the padlock keeping the garage closed.

"So...we can't just break into this guy's place, who knows what he'll do to us!" the second boy whispers loudly, looking over his shoulders constantly.

"He won't do anything," the first rolls his eyes, then lets out a "Woohoo!" as the lock finally pops open. With a quick glance around, he lifts the garage door just enough for the two of them to slide under and in.

"Not complaining now are ya?" the first asks with a smirk, as the two boys look around in awe at the treasure they just uncovered.

A 1959 Cadillac Eldorado, black and chrome, sat before them. They looked at each other with mischievous delight, then the first called "Driver!" and ran to the driver side door.

With a bit of a grumble, the second made his way to the passenger's side and both climbed into the immaculate vehicle. They were grinning again as they admired the inside, then they had themselves a good half hour of pretending to drive the vehicle.

There's a cough behind them, "It works better if you have these," a man's deep voice says, a touch of amusement in his voice, and he held up a set of keys with a black rabbit's foot and jingled them.

The boys bolted out of the car and ran for the garage door, but the man was already there and gripped the two by the back of their jackets, "You came all this way? Don't you want to take a ride?" the man asked.

The two boys looked at each other nervously, "Uh, no, it's okay mister," the second stammers while at the same time the first nods, "Yes!"

The man laughs and lets the boys go, "Tell ya what. You buy me a new padlock for my door, and do a few chores for me, and I'll take you on that ride. Deal?" he offers them.

The boys send silent messages to each other, then the first puts out his hand to the man, "It's a deal," he says, and shakes as firmly as his nervousness would let him.

"Now get going before I decide to call your parents," the man says, voice authoritative now.

The two boys nod and scramble out the way they came, the man watching in amusement. He turns back to the car, runs a loving hand over it, and buffs out an imaginary scuff, "Nice to be still appreciated huh?" he asks it, then chuckles and heads back inside the house, tossing the keys up and down as he went.

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House MD video game? Huh?