It's morning, I just woke up, and I have a lot of sewing to do on a machine where the foot-pedal is dying a slow and painful death... Both me and Kani have taken it apart, and we've concluded that we need to get a hold of a weird little part: the way the thing works is there are three pieces of thin metal (reeeeally thin), layered one over the other with a bit of space between each. When you push down on the pedal, one strip contacts the first, then the third to complete a circuit and make the motor run. Problem is, the second metal strip sparks against the last, ablating micro-thin pieces of metal away. Arrgh. Now, the second contact-strip is nearly worn through (the last is showing holes, too) and there's only a tiny fraction of metal left on it that can carry a charge. Jeebus- this thing is THE most primitive circuit I've ever frakkin' seen. O____0 I might have to switch machines to the one with the wonky tension. This is what I get for not having the $$ to take my poor machines in to be looked at and serviced. I promise, my babies, when I get a chance, or if I have to beg my man to help me out, you're getting some mechanic-lovin's soon...

In other news, I have some art taking shape that will be in Further Confusion's Art Show. A lovely little Egyptian lioness, dancing and being graceful, is half-completed. Some of the art I'm doing is digital, but I'm hoping to have more pieces that are traditional media this year- the lioness is one of them.

So, to wake up me head-meats, here's a silly meme I snagged off of  nyaasu

1. First thing you wash in the shower?
Usually my hair, what there is of it.

2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
They're all black, actually.

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Why? Ya wanna watch? *giggles* Of course I'd kiss him again- I married him!

4. Do you plan outfits?
On occasion, depending on the occasion. Most of the time, unless I have a yen to be co-ordinated, nope.

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Worried- my mum-in-law is in the hospital, recovering after a serious surgery to remove cancerous growths.

6. What's the closest thing to you that's red
My stripy shirt.

7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
Most of my dreams are boring or just plain WEIRD. This one was about some new breakthrough in weather-manipulation where you could sculpt clouds, and I was all excited over the idea, then it morphed into some odd "alien-invasion" thing where the cloud-sculpting was actually a message from the aliens and I got this powerful urge to go find them after seeing a particular series of dragon-like clouds. I finally end up at the alien's location (looked like a big dojo, complete with creatures exercising and doing what looked like martial-arts- WTF) and I'm quizzed rather sternly by the head guy, who I'd insisted upon seeing. He asks me why I was there- "I was summoned." I answered. "Do you always come when called?" I grin and say, "Pfft! No!" Frowning, he asks, "then why are you here?" "'Cuz I wanna be."

The dream disintegrated after that into some weirdness involving my being one of them in human-form, or some such oddity. Oh, yeah, and they were these lizardy, dragon-like things that I found really attractive. Like, I wanted to jump his bones SO BAD. Go figure. All you Reptilian Conspiracy nuts out there- have fun with this one... OOOOWEEEEOOOOO... I'm one of THEEEEEM. Booga!

8. Did you meet anybody new today?
Nope- I'm a cave-dweller, hiding in my work-room, or at my computer.

9. What are you craving right now?
Breakfast. There's some leftover vegetarian pasta in the fridge... Yum.

10. Do you floss?
Not as often as my mate wishes I would.

11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Being a literal sort, "rolls or slaw, pick one."

12. Are you emotional?
Yeah, but I'm not hyper about it. I have panic-attacks, yet, when I really SHOULD panic, when it's REASONABLE to panic, I DON'T. My brain is wired WRONG, man.

13. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
Why the frak would I want to?

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Both, but usually, I just lick.

15. Do you like your hair?
The little I have left, sure. *is going bald, slowly*

16. Do you like yourself?
Depends on the day, and what my funny head-chemicals are doing at the moment.

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Yup, just so I could have a captive-audience wherein I could pick his tiny, heartless, little soul over why the fuck he pandered to the rich and let so many more deserving people go to the poor-house, the selfish, over-moneyed, oil-magnate (ok, I actually know why- he's rich, after all, and wants to stay that way). That, and ask how the fuck he could not believe Climate-Change is real, is happening and how he could live with himself for actually putting policies in place that could make it even worse for the next generation. Grr.

18. What are you listening to right now?
Concrete Blonde's version of Leonard Cohen's "Everybody Knows"- a rather appropriate song, considering my response to the last question.

19. Are your parents strict?
They were, stupidly so- I'm still getting apologies from my Mother-Unit to this day.

20. Would you go sky diving?
The idea fascinates me, but terrifies me at the same time. I have no idea if I could grow the stones to actually do it, though.

21. Do you like cottage cheese?
Yup, but it makes me hurl, so I don't eat it. I might try it again, sometime, though, with more fruit. I love cheese, and it disappoints me that one has this odd habit of making me ill...

22. Have you ever met a celebrity?
I've met several, actually: Dave Brockie (Oderus from GWAR) and his band-mates, I've met Nichelle Nichols (Uhura of Star Trek) James Doohan (Scotty) before he passed away, and many big-name science-fiction authors over the years: Anne McCaffrey, Larry Niven, Robert J. Sawyer, Lois McMaster Bujold, C. J. Cherryh, Spider Robinson, Terry Pratchett and others.

23. Do you rent movies often?
Yup. We don't often go to see them in the theatre- their prices for the food are INSANE.

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in?
Not really. There's a pile of quarters, do those count?

25. How many countries have you visited?
One, now I live here.

26. Have you made a prank phone call?
Nope. Always thought that stuff was pointless and stupid.

27. Ever been on a train?
A few times, once to visit my evil grandmother in Montreal and once on a lovely little antique rail line called the Prairie Dog Express.

28. Brown or white eggs?
Whichever are cheapest. They taste the same, anyway. Aesthetically? Brown. If I'm making Pysanky (Ukrainian-style painted Easter eggs)? White.

29. Do you have a cell-phone?
Nope- never owned one, either- too expensive, and I feel stupid trying to operate one.

30. Do you use chap stick?
Yes, especially when it's cold, or I'm in the desert.

31. Do you own a gun?
Only prop guns- I doubt I'd ever want to own a real one. *shudder* Gimme a bow, instead.

32. Can you use chop sticks?
Yep. Have since I was a kid.

33. Who are you going to be with tonight?
My husband and the Trick-or-Treaters I'm gonna scare at my front door. Happy Hallowe'en!

34. Are you too forgiving?
No- fuck up once, I'll accept an apology, fuck up a second time, and I MIGHT accept an apology, fuck up a third or fourth time, and it's probably a pattern that I'm not gonna waste my time on, 'cuz it'll be obvious by that point that you don't really want to fix things. I might still accept an attempt at change, though.

35. Ever been in love?
Still am- *purrs at her mate*

36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow (or the next soonest week day)?
Sitting at his computer, working on the programs he sells for a living. >^__^< Yeah, it's  kanis. Heh.

37. Ever have cream puffs?
YES. Damn, now I want some. Can I change my answer to the craving question? *giggle*

38. Last time you cried?
Uhhh... Sometime a couple of weeks ago? It's a periodic thing with me. *shrugs* Fuggin' PMS sucks, lemme tell you. At least, I don't throw stuff like my mother did.

39. What was the last question you asked?
"Can I get that fleece blanket with the cool skulls and roses all over it?" *is wrapped up in it right now*

40. Favorite time of the year?
Hmmm, Spring and Fall, almost equally, but for different reasons: Spring for all the flowers, bright greens and sweet smells in the air, Fall for the colours and different, richer smells like wood-fires from the local fireplaces as things get chilly.

41. Do you have any tattoos?
Yup- it's in my ear.

42. Are you sarcastic?
Do bears shit in the woods?

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
Is that an actual movie? If so, no. If you mean the philosophical concept of a small action can have big consequences, then yes.

44. Ever walked into a wall?
Yeah, usually the part right next to a doorway. I'm a moron, some days. Derp.

45. Favorite color?
Well, shoot- I love so many colours...I think Cobalt Blue is still the tops, though- that colour can make me cry... in a good way. I'm rather fond of Purple, Chartreuse (a bright, yellow-green that can hurt the eyes, heh) and a certain shade of deep red.

46. Have you ever slapped someone?
Not really- I'm more prone to punching. If I'm gonna hit someone, it's for a good reason, like I'm in danger, so I'm gonna make it HURT. Playful slaps, I do, though- little taps or pushes on the shoulder, mostly.

47. Is your hair curly?
On the ends, when it gets long enough.

48. What was the last CD you bought?
Probably something by Type O Negative or Velvet Acid Christ.

49. Do looks matter?
Not one guy I've gone out with could be considered more than"cute" or ok in looks, by current society's standards, so the answer is probably no. Mind you, what I consider attractive is not what a lot of other folks might like- I think Kani is pretty fucking handsome, by the way, especially when he smiles. He's got an an awesome smile.

50. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
I don't see why not. I only get put out by "cheating" if the person is pushing me aside in favour of the new fling and if they tried to hide it. If they actually introduce me to the person they want to play with, I don't have a beef, except that I'll insist on both of them getting tested for disease before I'll sleep with my partner again (or he wears a condom). I don't want what they're "having", thanks. Besides, I might like him/her, too! Heh.

51. Is your phone bill sky high?
No. We make a point of using it as little as possible, and use One-Suite and Google-voice for long-distance (it's free).

52. Do you like your life right now?
YUP! YUP! YUP! >^____^<

53. Do you sleep with the TV on?
No. It's a waste of power and money. And it's noisy. I like quiet in my lair when I sleep.

54. Can you handle the truth?
Depends on what that "truth" is.

55. Do you have good vision?
Nope. Myopic and mildly astigmatic.

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Hate? No. Dislike intensely? Yes. No, I'm not gonna tell you who they are. You wouldn't know them, anyway.

57. How often do you talk on the phone?
As seldom as possible- I HATE phones.

58. The last person you held hands with?
 kanis.

59. What are you wearing?
That red, stripy shirt, black cargo pants with the legs rolled up, a pair of brown woolly slippers and my new fleece skully-rose blanket. It's chilly in here, for some reason.

60.What is your favorite animal?
If it has to be a real animal, then probably Big Cats, like Tigers. I got to actually scritch a full-grown tiger last year- that. Was. Fucking. Awesome. DRAGONS!

61. Where was your favorite picture taken at?
At the Aquarium of the Pacific, just last month. I'm playing with a sea-lion through the glass. I once saw a video where a trainer used a specific hand-motion to get their sea-lion to open his mouth for a tooth-exam, and I used the same gesture to see if it would work on this sea-lion. It did. >^__^<

62. Can you hula hoop?
Yes, sort of. At the hips: badly. Around my neck: pretty good, actually. WTF.

63. Do you have a job?
Yup- self-employed as Alien Eyes Creations. Art, jewelry, costumes, clothes- that's my bag, baby.

64. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Groceries and a certain skully-rose fleece blanket.

65. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yeah. My psycho-ex-roomie had locked me out and was refusing to let me get my stuff... I popped the window and and crawled in, then unlocked the door so I could finish moving. Yeah, I broke in. I still ended up losing a lot of shit, because I couldn't fit it all in the car, and when I came back for another load, the bitch was home and threatening to call the cops. So I stuck around and let her. Cops show up, laugh, tell her to let me get my shit, and leave. Then, I found out that she'd supposedly called a hauler to take the last of my gear to the dump, 'cuz it was all gone. Grrr.

Pity this meme had to end on such a poor note. I'll just snuggle with my new blanket and sniffle out the last of this cold. Bleah.