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Posted 12 years agoGot myself a copy of Space Alert...can't wait to break it out at the next furmeet.
50 secrets meme
Posted 12 years ago50 Secrets About Yourself
Be HONEST no matter what.
1. What is your natural hair color?
Dark brown, facial hair has odd red hair here and there.
2. Where was your ID pic taken?
DMV?
3. What's your middle name?
Eric
4. Your current relationship status?
Taken.
5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
Well, he let me put a ring on him...does that count?
6. What is your current mood?
Excited.
7. What's the color of your underwear?
Yellow, if PJ pants count. If not...then...invisible?
8. What is one thing that makes you happy?
Helping someone out for the sake of making their day a bit better.
9. Who was the last person you cuddled with?
My fiance.
10. If you could go back in time, and change something what would it be?
I'd make myself keep to my old exercise plans.
11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day?
Red-Tail Hawk, because flying.
12. Ever had a near death experience?
Worst injury I sustained was a bike crash that knocked me unconscious and probably gave me a concussion. At the time, I thought I was dying because I couldn't really move or feel my body. I'm pretty sure I passed out for a while, before I recovered enough to stagger home. The bike was permanently damaged and had to be replaced...and my helmet got all banged to hell. But, I've never broken a bone, never been hospitalized...so I'm lucky.
13. Something you do a lot?
Browse the web?
14. What's the name of the song stuck in your head right now?
Need You Now
15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
Kritterfox
16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
Morgan Freeman. Yup.
17. When was the last time you cried?
Rather not get into it, about three weeks ago.
18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
Serenaded a crowd of hippies.
19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Shapeshifting, because I'm like that.
20. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
"Oh, that's a girl." :p
21. What's your biggest secret?
My biggest secret is, quite clearly, that I-
22. What's your favorite color?
Green.
23. When was the last time you lied?
I'm not sure...I try not to think about it too much.
24. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
Yup.
25. What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Saliva?
26. What's your favorite smell?
Irish countryside.
27. If you could describe life in one word what would it be?
Clusterfuck
28. When was the last time you gave/received a hug?
Yesterday.
29. Have you ever been kissed in the rain?
Yes
30. What are you thinking about right now?
I should be going to bed, I have a busy day.
31. What should you be doing?
Sleeping
32. What was the last thing that made you upset?
Someone doing something unethical at work that gave my whole department a bad rap.
33. Do you like working in the yard?
Cutting brush and mowing the lawn help me vent.
34. If you could have any last name in the world, what would you want?
I'd like to keep mine, honestly. Though, Viligans would be cool.
35. Name 5 things in your closet:
1. My shirts
2. My dad's old clothes.
3. A weird stationary bike gimmick thing-a-ma-bobber
4. Backpack
5. Boots
36. Do you act different around your crush?
I relax. I smile. I get silly and teasy and bubbly.
37. When was the last time you slept with a stuffed animal?
No clue, honestly. Can't remember.
38. How many times do you take a shower a week?
I shower every day that I have to go to work, leave the house, expect company, or feel grungy. Averages between 6-7 a week, roughly doubling in the summer when it gets muggy, if I have to go outside a lot.
39. Do you brush your teeth everyday?
No...and my mom is a dental hygenist. Oh, the irony.
40. Have you ever said something stupid in front of your crush?
I said "Bacon Enema" one time. That count?
41. Have you ever watched a hockey game?
Once. We stayed until there was a fight.
42. Do you lie about your age?
No, but I like to see how old people think I am before I tell them.
43. Ever been jealous about something stupid?
You have no idea.
44. Do you pick your nose?
When it itches.
45. What's the one food you hate?
Certain kinds of macaroni salad. Make me sick.
46. What's the one junk food you cant live without?
Maybe potatoe chips?
47. How old were you when you found out Santa was fake?
I forget the age, but when my folks forgot to take the price tags off my toys.
48. Have you ever blown your nose and looked inside the napkin?
It's a habit. Make sure the stuff isn't bloody or unusually colored.
49. Describe your favourite underwear you have?
I don't really have one.
50. Did you lie in any of these questions?
If I did, how would you know? >:3
Be HONEST no matter what.
1. What is your natural hair color?
Dark brown, facial hair has odd red hair here and there.
2. Where was your ID pic taken?
DMV?
3. What's your middle name?
Eric
4. Your current relationship status?
Taken.
5. Honestly, does your crush like you back?
Well, he let me put a ring on him...does that count?
6. What is your current mood?
Excited.
7. What's the color of your underwear?
Yellow, if PJ pants count. If not...then...invisible?
8. What is one thing that makes you happy?
Helping someone out for the sake of making their day a bit better.
9. Who was the last person you cuddled with?
My fiance.
10. If you could go back in time, and change something what would it be?
I'd make myself keep to my old exercise plans.
11. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day?
Red-Tail Hawk, because flying.
12. Ever had a near death experience?
Worst injury I sustained was a bike crash that knocked me unconscious and probably gave me a concussion. At the time, I thought I was dying because I couldn't really move or feel my body. I'm pretty sure I passed out for a while, before I recovered enough to stagger home. The bike was permanently damaged and had to be replaced...and my helmet got all banged to hell. But, I've never broken a bone, never been hospitalized...so I'm lucky.
13. Something you do a lot?
Browse the web?
14. What's the name of the song stuck in your head right now?
Need You Now
15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
Kritterfox
16. Name someone with the same b-day as you?
Morgan Freeman. Yup.
17. When was the last time you cried?
Rather not get into it, about three weeks ago.
18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
Serenaded a crowd of hippies.
19. If you could have one super power what would it be?
Shapeshifting, because I'm like that.
20. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?
"Oh, that's a girl." :p
21. What's your biggest secret?
My biggest secret is, quite clearly, that I-
22. What's your favorite color?
Green.
23. When was the last time you lied?
I'm not sure...I try not to think about it too much.
24. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?
Yup.
25. What are you eating or drinking at the moment?
Saliva?
26. What's your favorite smell?
Irish countryside.
27. If you could describe life in one word what would it be?
Clusterfuck
28. When was the last time you gave/received a hug?
Yesterday.
29. Have you ever been kissed in the rain?
Yes
30. What are you thinking about right now?
I should be going to bed, I have a busy day.
31. What should you be doing?
Sleeping
32. What was the last thing that made you upset?
Someone doing something unethical at work that gave my whole department a bad rap.
33. Do you like working in the yard?
Cutting brush and mowing the lawn help me vent.
34. If you could have any last name in the world, what would you want?
I'd like to keep mine, honestly. Though, Viligans would be cool.
35. Name 5 things in your closet:
1. My shirts
2. My dad's old clothes.
3. A weird stationary bike gimmick thing-a-ma-bobber
4. Backpack
5. Boots
36. Do you act different around your crush?
I relax. I smile. I get silly and teasy and bubbly.
37. When was the last time you slept with a stuffed animal?
No clue, honestly. Can't remember.
38. How many times do you take a shower a week?
I shower every day that I have to go to work, leave the house, expect company, or feel grungy. Averages between 6-7 a week, roughly doubling in the summer when it gets muggy, if I have to go outside a lot.
39. Do you brush your teeth everyday?
No...and my mom is a dental hygenist. Oh, the irony.
40. Have you ever said something stupid in front of your crush?
I said "Bacon Enema" one time. That count?
41. Have you ever watched a hockey game?
Once. We stayed until there was a fight.
42. Do you lie about your age?
No, but I like to see how old people think I am before I tell them.
43. Ever been jealous about something stupid?
You have no idea.
44. Do you pick your nose?
When it itches.
45. What's the one food you hate?
Certain kinds of macaroni salad. Make me sick.
46. What's the one junk food you cant live without?
Maybe potatoe chips?
47. How old were you when you found out Santa was fake?
I forget the age, but when my folks forgot to take the price tags off my toys.
48. Have you ever blown your nose and looked inside the napkin?
It's a habit. Make sure the stuff isn't bloody or unusually colored.
49. Describe your favourite underwear you have?
I don't really have one.
50. Did you lie in any of these questions?
If I did, how would you know? >:3
U.S. Supreme Court case Hollingsworth v. Perry
Posted 12 years agoAfter reading the whole transcript of today's opening statements...the case fascinates me. There's much potential within the case for great political change...however, neither side seems to have a clear, concrete argument in regards to the effects on the case outside of Cali, least from what I can tell. I don't know, I'm not a lawyer, but they made enough sense in their statements.
Below is what I could gather on it, I won't speak to the accuracy of what I'm writing, again, I'm not a lawyer. You could get more accurate information reading the transcript yourself.
From what I can tell, the supporters of Proposition 8 ( California's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage ) argue to the interest in preserving marriage as a man-woman union for the purpose of regulating procreation. In addition, the case was made that the issue should remain a state by state basis.
Those opposed argue civil rights and violation of the 14th Amendment. That this is not something that can wait, as it negatively affects a minority every day no action is taken on the federal level.
However, the case gets interesting because the defendants are a private group defending the law because the state of California won't. The court seems to be scratching their heads a bit over what to do in regards to the case, and if it even has business going outside of Cali, seeing as the highest court in that state ruled Prop 8 unconstitutional.
Whatever the court decides, it could have drastic consequences. Could set the gay rights movement back dramatically, could strike Prop 8 as totally unconstitutional, re-opening same sex marriage in California, or it could go so far as to affect every state in the nation.
Ruling is projected to be made in June...and with a case regarding DOMA having it's opening arguments tomorrow...these are interesting times.
Below is what I could gather on it, I won't speak to the accuracy of what I'm writing, again, I'm not a lawyer. You could get more accurate information reading the transcript yourself.
From what I can tell, the supporters of Proposition 8 ( California's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage ) argue to the interest in preserving marriage as a man-woman union for the purpose of regulating procreation. In addition, the case was made that the issue should remain a state by state basis.
Those opposed argue civil rights and violation of the 14th Amendment. That this is not something that can wait, as it negatively affects a minority every day no action is taken on the federal level.
However, the case gets interesting because the defendants are a private group defending the law because the state of California won't. The court seems to be scratching their heads a bit over what to do in regards to the case, and if it even has business going outside of Cali, seeing as the highest court in that state ruled Prop 8 unconstitutional.
Whatever the court decides, it could have drastic consequences. Could set the gay rights movement back dramatically, could strike Prop 8 as totally unconstitutional, re-opening same sex marriage in California, or it could go so far as to affect every state in the nation.
Ruling is projected to be made in June...and with a case regarding DOMA having it's opening arguments tomorrow...these are interesting times.
AMA
Posted 12 years agoAsk me anything?
Any Trauma Center fans out there?
Posted 12 years agoI was digging through my room so I could clean things up, and I realized I have two copies of Trauma Center New Blood. If anyone's interested, lemme know. I'm not looking to get monies for it, but if you pay shipping, it's yours.
For those who don't know anything about the series, it's a surgery simulator for the Wii. Simulator is taken very loosely here, as you tend to be lasering fictitious parasites and doing all sorts of vaguely wacky stuff. Still, it's one of the few games out there that has motion controls as a viable core to the gameplay, and it remains to be my favorite Wii series of all time.
Note me if you're interested, and again...if you pay for shipping, I'll give it to you.
For those who don't know anything about the series, it's a surgery simulator for the Wii. Simulator is taken very loosely here, as you tend to be lasering fictitious parasites and doing all sorts of vaguely wacky stuff. Still, it's one of the few games out there that has motion controls as a viable core to the gameplay, and it remains to be my favorite Wii series of all time.
Note me if you're interested, and again...if you pay for shipping, I'll give it to you.
I'm one lucky bastard
Posted 12 years agoThis morning, I got the rest of my wisdom teeth extracted. It was over quick, but damn I'm still hurting. Either case...I come home an hour later than I was supposed to, and Faelan's there waiting for me. I'd asked him to come keep me company right after the surgery...and he did, without a moment's hesitation. He made sure I kept on the meds, got food in me, and snuggled up to me when I went to lay down because the pain got to be a bit too much.
What made it so nice...he did it because he wanted to, not because he had to. And his comfort was immeasurable, it helped me relax quite a bit. Just...to have someone like him...yeah, I'm a lucky bastard.
What made it so nice...he did it because he wanted to, not because he had to. And his comfort was immeasurable, it helped me relax quite a bit. Just...to have someone like him...yeah, I'm a lucky bastard.
Rock and a Hard Place?
Posted 12 years agoOkay, so I'm still working on finding a good virtual tabletop for the campaign I want to do. The other one is just too headache inducing. I found one that supports everything, including character sheets. This makes me a happy bugger. Downside...it's pricey, and I can't modify it unless I buy it.
The conundrum is this: I need to buy it in order to mod it. It costs $40 for the GM version, and $24 for the player version. However, if it were bundled with a 5 pack ( 1 GM and 4 players ), it would be $20 a person. So it'd be cheaper per person to bundle it...but we'd all have committed, and be stuck with it if it doesn't work out.
The conundrum is this: I need to buy it in order to mod it. It costs $40 for the GM version, and $24 for the player version. However, if it were bundled with a 5 pack ( 1 GM and 4 players ), it would be $20 a person. So it'd be cheaper per person to bundle it...but we'd all have committed, and be stuck with it if it doesn't work out.
What would you do?
Posted 12 years agoStumbled on this online the other night. It caught my interest, actually.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?featur.....;v=BZ6UF-3rNDI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?featur.....;v=BZ6UF-3rNDI
Finally!
Posted 12 years agoI'm a CT-licensed EMT-B. After all that effort, it's over!
525,600 minutes
Posted 12 years agoHow do you measure a year? How about love?
I'm feeling happy and hopelessly romantic today. After all...today is Fae and I's anniversary. So much happened, we almost didn't make it this far, but here we are.
I may have fucked up the rest of the week, but today will go right. 'Cause even when I mess up, he comforts me and helps me fix things ( instead of chewing me up for screwing up ).
A year ago today, I agreed to meet a lonely dragglephin at a diner in his hometown. We sat, and we chatted. We laughed, and then we went into his car to talk privately and enjoy each others company. Soon, we were opening up to each other...two hurt souls carrying far too much baggage.
He helped me find confidence in my EMT class and abilities, even when the tests kept giving me problems. Just by being with him, I gained enough of a sense of responsibility that I got a job ( and later, a second one when the money wasn't good enough. ). We paid our way to Anthrocon, and our way to FurFright.
Lastly...he helped me discover who I am, and recover from damage dealt by a bad relationship years prior. An aversion to kissing that he broke...among other things.
I could ramble about him all day, but...there is one story I love to share, in specific. It was the middle of July, and I was working at the amusement park. Due to an incoming thunderstorm, they closed the park at 5pm. Sadly, this meant all the people on first shift ( who work until 4pm normally ) had to stay the extra hour. So I'm standing out in a thunderstorm, cold, soaked to the bone, and lonely...and Fae shows up. I tell him that they were making me stay, told him someplace dry he could hole up. But, he didn't move. He stood outside my ride, with that umbrella and that smile, in the middle of a thunderstorm, until I could finally leave ( over an hour of waiting ). I pressed him to find out why he did it, and he told me it was because he didn't want me to have to stand alone in that rain.
I couldn't ask for a better mate. All the little things he does, how happy we make each other...and moments like that Thunderstorm in July. I may not know exactly what love is, but I think he and I are pretty damn close.
I'm feeling happy and hopelessly romantic today. After all...today is Fae and I's anniversary. So much happened, we almost didn't make it this far, but here we are.
I may have fucked up the rest of the week, but today will go right. 'Cause even when I mess up, he comforts me and helps me fix things ( instead of chewing me up for screwing up ).
A year ago today, I agreed to meet a lonely dragglephin at a diner in his hometown. We sat, and we chatted. We laughed, and then we went into his car to talk privately and enjoy each others company. Soon, we were opening up to each other...two hurt souls carrying far too much baggage.
He helped me find confidence in my EMT class and abilities, even when the tests kept giving me problems. Just by being with him, I gained enough of a sense of responsibility that I got a job ( and later, a second one when the money wasn't good enough. ). We paid our way to Anthrocon, and our way to FurFright.
Lastly...he helped me discover who I am, and recover from damage dealt by a bad relationship years prior. An aversion to kissing that he broke...among other things.
I could ramble about him all day, but...there is one story I love to share, in specific. It was the middle of July, and I was working at the amusement park. Due to an incoming thunderstorm, they closed the park at 5pm. Sadly, this meant all the people on first shift ( who work until 4pm normally ) had to stay the extra hour. So I'm standing out in a thunderstorm, cold, soaked to the bone, and lonely...and Fae shows up. I tell him that they were making me stay, told him someplace dry he could hole up. But, he didn't move. He stood outside my ride, with that umbrella and that smile, in the middle of a thunderstorm, until I could finally leave ( over an hour of waiting ). I pressed him to find out why he did it, and he told me it was because he didn't want me to have to stand alone in that rain.
I couldn't ask for a better mate. All the little things he does, how happy we make each other...and moments like that Thunderstorm in July. I may not know exactly what love is, but I think he and I are pretty damn close.
Whelp, that didn't work
Posted 12 years agoPostponed the surgery two weeks so I could give enough notice to my work, to be sure I'd get the day off.
Well, as it turns out, I had the day of my surgery off ( and the 2 days after it ), so I didn't need to postpone the surgery.
So that has me pissed. My folks are pissed as well, because now that means that the days they took off from work were wasted. So everybody's pissed, and fuck why do I even bother sometimes?
Well, as it turns out, I had the day of my surgery off ( and the 2 days after it ), so I didn't need to postpone the surgery.
So that has me pissed. My folks are pissed as well, because now that means that the days they took off from work were wasted. So everybody's pissed, and fuck why do I even bother sometimes?
No net gain?
Posted 12 years agoEver have one of those days when you do a bunch of stuff right, and then fuck something else up so spectacularly that it pretty much balances the scales right then and there?
75 questions?
Posted 12 years agoFound it, did it.
1. First thing you wash in the shower? Um...the smelly ones?
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Tan.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Considering they're my fiance, is this a trick question? :p Of course!
4. Do you plan outfits? Work uniform, or whatever is clean.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired, tired, tired
6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red? A box.
7. Do you say aim or a-i-m? Aim.
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? Involved facing off with a rhino armed only with a leafblower, and stark naked to boot.
9. Did you meet anybody new today? Random person who dropped her credit cards in the mall?
10. What are you craving right now? Snuggles with Faelan?
11. Do you floss? I'm trying to keep one on hand, I get food painfully stuck in my teeth.
12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? CORNED BEEF *Drool*
13. When was the last time you talked on aim? Months ago?
14. Are you emotional? Yes, but I hide it a lot.
15. Would you dance to the taco song? Never heard of that song
16. Have you ever counted to 1,000? Made it into the 500s one time, though I've probably counted enough to equal 1,000 a few times...
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? NOM
18. Do you like your hair? OHGOD IT'S EVERYWHERE.
19. Do you like yourself? Not really, no. I could do a lot better and a lot more, but I don't.
20. Have you ever met a celebrity? I've met major historical figures in aviation, including one of the most influential female pilots of the 20th century. Does that count?
21. Do you like cottage cheese? Can't say I've had it
22. What are you listening to right now? A livestream with music I don't know
23. How many countries have you visited? I live in the USA, so I can only say I've visited Canada and Ireland.
24. Are your parents strict? They used to be, but they eased up a lot when I started working and graduated high school.
25. Would you go sky diving? If I could use one of those wing suits, maybe.
26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? No?
27. Would you throw potatoes at him? No?
28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in? Um...no.
29. Have you ever been in a castle? Yes, an Irish one too.
30. Do you rent movies often? Nope.
31. Who sits in behind you in your math class? I'm not in school.
32. Have you made a prank phone call? Never saw the appeal.
33. Do you own a gun? Paintball gun.
34. Can you count backwards from 74? 74, 73, 72, 71, 70, 69 (hehe), 68, 67, 66, 65, 64, 63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58, 57, 56, 55, 54, 53, 52, 51, 50, 49, 48, 47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
35. Who are you going to be with tonight? Alone in my room.
36. Brown or white eggs? I prefer the eggs they put on Sushi.
37. Do you own something from Hot Topic? Yeah.
38. Ever been on a train? To NYC once.
39. Ever been in love? Been? I am now, and wouldn't trade it for the world.
40. Do you have a cell-phone? 6 year old flip phone. Never lets me down.
41. Are you too forgiving? Depends on the person. I can be patient and forgiving, or cold and vincidative...
42. Do you use chap stick? Carmex, the really soft stuff that comes in that squeeze tube.
43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow? No idea.
44. Can you use chop sticks? Hell yeah.
45. Ever have cream puffs? Not that can remember.
46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Nope.
47. What was the last question you asked? "Um...where are my pants?"
48. What was the last CD you bought? I forget, honestly. I think Europa by Globus.
49. Boys or girls? Males. One in particular.
50. What is your bus number for school? No in school.
51. Is your hair curly? Nope nope nope.
52. Last time you cried? About a month and a half ago.
53. Ever walked into a wall? Too many times.
54. Do looks matter? Personality. Believe me, I've seen some bad stuff, I look to the person underneath.
55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun? Nope.
56. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes.
57. Favorite time of the year? The Fall. Cool, crisp, and LEAVES.
58. Favorite color? Green.
59. Are you sarcastic? Sarcasm? What's that taste like?
60. Do you have any tattoos? No, but I want one.
61. The last person you held hands with? Faelan Ruri.
62. Do you sleep with the TV on? No.
63. Where was your default picture taken at? Commisioned art.
64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Sadly, yes.
65. Do you like your life right now? I have a man who I love and is everything I could ever want, I have a job, and understanding parents. On the other hand, I can barely make ends meet and I keep screwing things up. So...meh.
66. How often do you talk on the phone? Only when necesary, less than 5 minutes a week on average.
67. What is your favorite animal? Dragons.
68. What was the most recent thing you bought? An Arizona Green Tea.
69. Do you have good vision? It's not as good as it once was...I need glasses.
70. Can you hula hoop? Oh fuck yeah.
71. Could you ever forgive a cheater? Considering that I'm okay with "cheating" if I'm given forewarning...if such activity isn't okay-ed with me first, there's going to be problems.
72. Do you have a job? Bagging groceries.
74. What are you wearing? T-shirt and underwear.
75. Have you ever crawled through a window? More than once. Usually when I was locked out of my own house.
1. First thing you wash in the shower? Um...the smelly ones?
2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Tan.
3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Considering they're my fiance, is this a trick question? :p Of course!
4. Do you plan outfits? Work uniform, or whatever is clean.
5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Tired, tired, tired
6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red? A box.
7. Do you say aim or a-i-m? Aim.
8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? Involved facing off with a rhino armed only with a leafblower, and stark naked to boot.
9. Did you meet anybody new today? Random person who dropped her credit cards in the mall?
10. What are you craving right now? Snuggles with Faelan?
11. Do you floss? I'm trying to keep one on hand, I get food painfully stuck in my teeth.
12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? CORNED BEEF *Drool*
13. When was the last time you talked on aim? Months ago?
14. Are you emotional? Yes, but I hide it a lot.
15. Would you dance to the taco song? Never heard of that song
16. Have you ever counted to 1,000? Made it into the 500s one time, though I've probably counted enough to equal 1,000 a few times...
17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? NOM
18. Do you like your hair? OHGOD IT'S EVERYWHERE.
19. Do you like yourself? Not really, no. I could do a lot better and a lot more, but I don't.
20. Have you ever met a celebrity? I've met major historical figures in aviation, including one of the most influential female pilots of the 20th century. Does that count?
21. Do you like cottage cheese? Can't say I've had it
22. What are you listening to right now? A livestream with music I don't know
23. How many countries have you visited? I live in the USA, so I can only say I've visited Canada and Ireland.
24. Are your parents strict? They used to be, but they eased up a lot when I started working and graduated high school.
25. Would you go sky diving? If I could use one of those wing suits, maybe.
26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? No?
27. Would you throw potatoes at him? No?
28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in? Um...no.
29. Have you ever been in a castle? Yes, an Irish one too.
30. Do you rent movies often? Nope.
31. Who sits in behind you in your math class? I'm not in school.
32. Have you made a prank phone call? Never saw the appeal.
33. Do you own a gun? Paintball gun.
34. Can you count backwards from 74? 74, 73, 72, 71, 70, 69 (hehe), 68, 67, 66, 65, 64, 63, 62, 61, 60, 59, 58, 57, 56, 55, 54, 53, 52, 51, 50, 49, 48, 47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
35. Who are you going to be with tonight? Alone in my room.
36. Brown or white eggs? I prefer the eggs they put on Sushi.
37. Do you own something from Hot Topic? Yeah.
38. Ever been on a train? To NYC once.
39. Ever been in love? Been? I am now, and wouldn't trade it for the world.
40. Do you have a cell-phone? 6 year old flip phone. Never lets me down.
41. Are you too forgiving? Depends on the person. I can be patient and forgiving, or cold and vincidative...
42. Do you use chap stick? Carmex, the really soft stuff that comes in that squeeze tube.
43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow? No idea.
44. Can you use chop sticks? Hell yeah.
45. Ever have cream puffs? Not that can remember.
46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Nope.
47. What was the last question you asked? "Um...where are my pants?"
48. What was the last CD you bought? I forget, honestly. I think Europa by Globus.
49. Boys or girls? Males. One in particular.
50. What is your bus number for school? No in school.
51. Is your hair curly? Nope nope nope.
52. Last time you cried? About a month and a half ago.
53. Ever walked into a wall? Too many times.
54. Do looks matter? Personality. Believe me, I've seen some bad stuff, I look to the person underneath.
55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun? Nope.
56. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes.
57. Favorite time of the year? The Fall. Cool, crisp, and LEAVES.
58. Favorite color? Green.
59. Are you sarcastic? Sarcasm? What's that taste like?
60. Do you have any tattoos? No, but I want one.
61. The last person you held hands with? Faelan Ruri.
62. Do you sleep with the TV on? No.
63. Where was your default picture taken at? Commisioned art.
64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Sadly, yes.
65. Do you like your life right now? I have a man who I love and is everything I could ever want, I have a job, and understanding parents. On the other hand, I can barely make ends meet and I keep screwing things up. So...meh.
66. How often do you talk on the phone? Only when necesary, less than 5 minutes a week on average.
67. What is your favorite animal? Dragons.
68. What was the most recent thing you bought? An Arizona Green Tea.
69. Do you have good vision? It's not as good as it once was...I need glasses.
70. Can you hula hoop? Oh fuck yeah.
71. Could you ever forgive a cheater? Considering that I'm okay with "cheating" if I'm given forewarning...if such activity isn't okay-ed with me first, there's going to be problems.
72. Do you have a job? Bagging groceries.
74. What are you wearing? T-shirt and underwear.
75. Have you ever crawled through a window? More than once. Usually when I was locked out of my own house.
Snow
Posted 12 years agoThere's a lot of it
That is all.
That is all.
My two cents about Valentine's Day
Posted 12 years agoIt's a pointless, moronic holiday.
Okay, now for something more specific...I just don't get the point of it. I mean, everyone's getting into this "Valentine's Day" and "Singles Awareness Day" and such...it just makes no sense to me. Here's why:
If you're single: It acutely and often hurtfully reminds you of that single status, especially if you find being single an undesirable state of affairs. Some folks will take this day as a reason to make an advance on a crush, which may or may not backfire spectacularly. Even if it doesn't, the relationship is started because of a forced air of romance due to the holiday, and as my fiance puts it...love is like a fart. If it's forced, it's probably crap.
If you're in a relationship: You're often expected to do something special just because of Valentine's Day. And perhaps not by your partner, but by friends or other folks who know you're in a relationship. I've had a bunch of people ask me what I'm doing for Fae for Valentine's, and I watch their reactions when I say I'm not doing anything special. There's a grand pressure to spend money or be extravagant on an arbitrary date...and if you need to have a specific date handed to you in order to be romantic, then you're doing your relationship wrong. VERY wrong.
So yeah...Valentine's Day. Don't like it. Only special thing I'll be doing this month is celebrating Fae and I's first anniversary...a real reason to celebrate a relationship.
Okay, now for something more specific...I just don't get the point of it. I mean, everyone's getting into this "Valentine's Day" and "Singles Awareness Day" and such...it just makes no sense to me. Here's why:
If you're single: It acutely and often hurtfully reminds you of that single status, especially if you find being single an undesirable state of affairs. Some folks will take this day as a reason to make an advance on a crush, which may or may not backfire spectacularly. Even if it doesn't, the relationship is started because of a forced air of romance due to the holiday, and as my fiance puts it...love is like a fart. If it's forced, it's probably crap.
If you're in a relationship: You're often expected to do something special just because of Valentine's Day. And perhaps not by your partner, but by friends or other folks who know you're in a relationship. I've had a bunch of people ask me what I'm doing for Fae for Valentine's, and I watch their reactions when I say I'm not doing anything special. There's a grand pressure to spend money or be extravagant on an arbitrary date...and if you need to have a specific date handed to you in order to be romantic, then you're doing your relationship wrong. VERY wrong.
So yeah...Valentine's Day. Don't like it. Only special thing I'll be doing this month is celebrating Fae and I's first anniversary...a real reason to celebrate a relationship.
I love the internet sometimes
Posted 13 years agoBecause of the internet, I've been able to reconnect to a cousin I haven't seen in over 5 years.
That moment when...
Posted 13 years agoyour feet hurt, your head is pounding, you're hungry, and you still have a long day ahead of you. But you're smiling like an idiot anyways because it's all worth it.
And they wonder why ( Contains slight vent )
Posted 13 years agoOkay...I do love my family very much. My mom, my dad, my aunt, and uncle are all some of the best people I know. I just hate it when they all get together and I get dragged along.
So lemme outline my night here. My folks ask me if I want to go to dinner with them. After some frustration in finding a restaurant, we manage to eat. Pet peeves about the noms...tasteless root beer and I swear the cheese sauce on the mac and cheese is what's making me want to puke. But, I digress.
We finish eating, my folks pull a fast one on me. They go to see my aunt and uncle, and seeing as they're my ride, I have no choice in the matter. They didn't ask me if that was okay, either, they just dragged me along with them. So we show up, and they're in the middle of a movie. My folks join in watching with them, and without anything better to do, I do as well.
Movie's done...my gut's starting to feel off. Parents and relatives start talking, about this, about that, plans and responsibilities, some gossip. Stuff like that, the usual social things to talk about. I'm more or less totally left out of this conversation, just left to sit there. No movie to keep my attention, nobody to talk to, and you can probably see where I'm starting to get irritated.
Finally, it reaches 9pm. By now, we've been out of the house since 5 and been at my relative's place for about two and a half hours. Folks finally say it's time to leave. It takes them half an hour just to say goodbye!
So three hours of sitting with my thumb up my bum, sitting there passively while my parents and relatives all have a good time together. I do love spending time with my family, but it just grinds my ass when I get dragged along to what's clearly someone else's quality time, and then I'm left out in the process. I mean...I wish I could've talked about the class I'd taken today, or talked more about work. But I really couldn't, they all just kept going on and on.
And my folks wonder why I don't like going with them to visit family.
So lemme outline my night here. My folks ask me if I want to go to dinner with them. After some frustration in finding a restaurant, we manage to eat. Pet peeves about the noms...tasteless root beer and I swear the cheese sauce on the mac and cheese is what's making me want to puke. But, I digress.
We finish eating, my folks pull a fast one on me. They go to see my aunt and uncle, and seeing as they're my ride, I have no choice in the matter. They didn't ask me if that was okay, either, they just dragged me along with them. So we show up, and they're in the middle of a movie. My folks join in watching with them, and without anything better to do, I do as well.
Movie's done...my gut's starting to feel off. Parents and relatives start talking, about this, about that, plans and responsibilities, some gossip. Stuff like that, the usual social things to talk about. I'm more or less totally left out of this conversation, just left to sit there. No movie to keep my attention, nobody to talk to, and you can probably see where I'm starting to get irritated.
Finally, it reaches 9pm. By now, we've been out of the house since 5 and been at my relative's place for about two and a half hours. Folks finally say it's time to leave. It takes them half an hour just to say goodbye!
So three hours of sitting with my thumb up my bum, sitting there passively while my parents and relatives all have a good time together. I do love spending time with my family, but it just grinds my ass when I get dragged along to what's clearly someone else's quality time, and then I'm left out in the process. I mean...I wish I could've talked about the class I'd taken today, or talked more about work. But I really couldn't, they all just kept going on and on.
And my folks wonder why I don't like going with them to visit family.
Meme of the 'sona?
Posted 13 years agoToo many memes
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Full name: Renoch
Nickname: Ren, Renny, Scales
Birthday: Undisclosed
Age: Undisclosed
Animal type: Quadrupedal Emerald Dragon
Born in: Rural farmland surrounded by rolling hills and small forests.
Theme song: Pathfinder by Van Canto
Gender: Male
Personality: Rambunctious, doesn't always know when he's gone too far. Very proud, and deeply affected by mistakes, no matter how minor.
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Color scheme: Emerald green scales all over, wings are black.
Design: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6696016/
Height: 6'2" to the shoulder
Eyes: Solid amber, no visible retina.
Accessories: Chainmail ring on foreclaw.
Nationality: Traditional blending of immigrants, mostly Irish with some polish and Native American.
Likes: When his pager doesn't go off at 2am, a friendly face, and cycling.
Loves: FEESH, those who've earned his respect, helping others, Flying.
Hates: Death, arrogance, having no noms in the house, his pager going off at 2am.
Favorite thing: Snuggles with my mate.
Favorite food : Sushi
Favorite website: YouTube
Favorite Drink: Root Beer.
Favorite random thing: paper grocery bags.
Fear: Dragging others down with me if I screw up.
Hobby: Internet, and all the associated splendor.
Hates with a passion: How fundamentally stupid some people can be.
~ Where did the name of your fursona come from:
I originally went by an old screen name "nickhunter13", in fact there's still an account to that name on this site. However, it just wasn't natural enough for me, in terms of conversations and RP. I mean...who has that kind of name? So, I brainstormed with a friend who played D&D and after a few hours we settled on Renoch.
The och came from loch, such as Loch Ness. Mainly because I absolutely love that sound. Ren just kinda wiggled in...we went through dozens of syllables to try and work one out.
~Why did you choose that species?
I originally went with Eagle...but again, it didn't fit. So I thought to my favorite creature, and eventually thought a dragon would be best. Sure enough, it's fitting.
~what color is your fursona and why?
Emerald Green, because that's my favorite color. Don't think I need to go into much detail there.
~What is you fursona's personality and how does it compare to your RL personality?
He and I are basically one and the same...long story. After my entire life fell apart, I ended up building this character, someone who wasn't perfect, but who I could aspire to be like. So I eventually started taking on his characteristics, working my way back up onto my feet by making the character someone I could become. Sounds kinda weird, but...it did help.
~what is one item your fursona owns that is significant to you IRL?
The chainmail ring. It's not just any ring...it's an engagement ring, one of two. Crafted by his own claws, to give extra meaning behind the gesture beyond just some random band of metal. I actually made those rings, too...I think that speaks louder for my intent than if they were gold and laced with jewels.
~How has your fursona changed over the years?
His wings were originally green, and he was much much larger. He shrunk down when he finally realized he didn't have to try and act so adult-like and mature...when he could stop acting older than he was.
~How long have you had this fursona
Two years now.
~Would you like to be more like your fursona?
Honestly...I don't want to be any more like him than I already am. We're practically one and the same...I'm more used to being called Renoch than I am my legal name, and it feels more comfortable than my legal name too. Maybe I'll get a name change.
However, I would love wings. Because flying is amazing.
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Full name: Renoch
Nickname: Ren, Renny, Scales
Birthday: Undisclosed
Age: Undisclosed
Animal type: Quadrupedal Emerald Dragon
Born in: Rural farmland surrounded by rolling hills and small forests.
Theme song: Pathfinder by Van Canto
Gender: Male
Personality: Rambunctious, doesn't always know when he's gone too far. Very proud, and deeply affected by mistakes, no matter how minor.
~~~~~~
Color scheme: Emerald green scales all over, wings are black.
Design: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/6696016/
Height: 6'2" to the shoulder
Eyes: Solid amber, no visible retina.
Accessories: Chainmail ring on foreclaw.
Nationality: Traditional blending of immigrants, mostly Irish with some polish and Native American.
Likes: When his pager doesn't go off at 2am, a friendly face, and cycling.
Loves: FEESH, those who've earned his respect, helping others, Flying.
Hates: Death, arrogance, having no noms in the house, his pager going off at 2am.
Favorite thing: Snuggles with my mate.
Favorite food : Sushi
Favorite website: YouTube
Favorite Drink: Root Beer.
Favorite random thing: paper grocery bags.
Fear: Dragging others down with me if I screw up.
Hobby: Internet, and all the associated splendor.
Hates with a passion: How fundamentally stupid some people can be.
~ Where did the name of your fursona come from:
I originally went by an old screen name "nickhunter13", in fact there's still an account to that name on this site. However, it just wasn't natural enough for me, in terms of conversations and RP. I mean...who has that kind of name? So, I brainstormed with a friend who played D&D and after a few hours we settled on Renoch.
The och came from loch, such as Loch Ness. Mainly because I absolutely love that sound. Ren just kinda wiggled in...we went through dozens of syllables to try and work one out.
~Why did you choose that species?
I originally went with Eagle...but again, it didn't fit. So I thought to my favorite creature, and eventually thought a dragon would be best. Sure enough, it's fitting.
~what color is your fursona and why?
Emerald Green, because that's my favorite color. Don't think I need to go into much detail there.
~What is you fursona's personality and how does it compare to your RL personality?
He and I are basically one and the same...long story. After my entire life fell apart, I ended up building this character, someone who wasn't perfect, but who I could aspire to be like. So I eventually started taking on his characteristics, working my way back up onto my feet by making the character someone I could become. Sounds kinda weird, but...it did help.
~what is one item your fursona owns that is significant to you IRL?
The chainmail ring. It's not just any ring...it's an engagement ring, one of two. Crafted by his own claws, to give extra meaning behind the gesture beyond just some random band of metal. I actually made those rings, too...I think that speaks louder for my intent than if they were gold and laced with jewels.
~How has your fursona changed over the years?
His wings were originally green, and he was much much larger. He shrunk down when he finally realized he didn't have to try and act so adult-like and mature...when he could stop acting older than he was.
~How long have you had this fursona
Two years now.
~Would you like to be more like your fursona?
Honestly...I don't want to be any more like him than I already am. We're practically one and the same...I'm more used to being called Renoch than I am my legal name, and it feels more comfortable than my legal name too. Maybe I'll get a name change.
However, I would love wings. Because flying is amazing.
How old were you when...
Posted 13 years agoBecause I like memes
Lost your virginity? 17
Lost someone close to you? 8
Consumed alcohol? 15
Received a kiss? 14
Went to the hospital? 7
Had a broken heart? 18
Lost a pet? 5
Got arrested? --
Broke a bone? --
Got a job? 16
Got a boyfriend or girlfriend? 14
Went to a concert? --
Met someone famous? ... 13
Got in a car wreck? --
Dyed your hair? --
Flew on an airplane? 13
Went to another state? From when I was still in the womb on.
Went across the country? --
Went to another country? 3-4
Got a tattoo? --
Had a piercing? --
Smoked pot? --
Smoked a cigarette? --
Went to Disney Land or World? 4
Had A Long term relationship? RIGHT NOW
Dated somebody of another race? --
Passed out from drinking? --
Became a furry? I've been watching / had a fursona: 16
Went to your first non business / work related convention? 16
Lost your virginity? 17
Lost someone close to you? 8
Consumed alcohol? 15
Received a kiss? 14
Went to the hospital? 7
Had a broken heart? 18
Lost a pet? 5
Got arrested? --
Broke a bone? --
Got a job? 16
Got a boyfriend or girlfriend? 14
Went to a concert? --
Met someone famous? ... 13
Got in a car wreck? --
Dyed your hair? --
Flew on an airplane? 13
Went to another state? From when I was still in the womb on.
Went across the country? --
Went to another country? 3-4
Got a tattoo? --
Had a piercing? --
Smoked pot? --
Smoked a cigarette? --
Went to Disney Land or World? 4
Had A Long term relationship? RIGHT NOW
Dated somebody of another race? --
Passed out from drinking? --
Became a furry? I've been watching / had a fursona: 16
Went to your first non business / work related convention? 16
Mall Meet Report
Posted 13 years agoI had a blast. Spent too much money, but had a blast. Made new friends who are nerdy and well versed in both DnD and 40k...which makes me happy. Atop that...got to see what an apartment owned by furs looks like. I officially like this.
Recliner Pros and Cons
Posted 13 years agoPro to having a recliner in your bedroom: Cozy place to sit.
Con to having a recliner in your bedroom: So cozy you get too lazy to get up and keep staying awake past 3am.
Pro-con assessment...worth it.
Con to having a recliner in your bedroom: So cozy you get too lazy to get up and keep staying awake past 3am.
Pro-con assessment...worth it.
Ah the memes
Posted 13 years agoI always think these things are silly, but, meh. Why not?
1. What are some complaints against your mate? If you don't have one, complaints about the world?
Hrm. Complaints about my mate? None of anyone's business but he and I.
2. What is your favorite animal?
Dragon goes rawr and eats cows. Works for me.
3. What is your favorite food?
Sushi, or anything with fish.
4. What is your favorite color?
Green.
5. What is your favorite drink?
Root. Freaking. Beer.
6. What is your favorite part of the human body?
Personally, I like the hyoid bone because it's the only bone in the human body not directly connected to any other one. Pretty cool, I think.
7. What is your favorite kind of flower?
The rose.
8. What is your favorite mythical creature?
Dragons
9. What is your favorite holiday?
I always like the Summer Solstice.
10. What is your opinion on Valentines Day?
I won't share...don't want to spoil any surprises.
11. What do you think is the biggest evil in the world?
The greatest evil in the world, I think, is a lack of unity amongst people. We herald those who are generous and help others as uncommon...when it should be something everyone does out of habit. I get pissed when I see a random act of charity plastered on the front page of the news, because that exalts this as something special, something rare. It honestly pisses me off. People should do more to help other people.
1. What are some complaints against your mate? If you don't have one, complaints about the world?
Hrm. Complaints about my mate? None of anyone's business but he and I.
2. What is your favorite animal?
Dragon goes rawr and eats cows. Works for me.
3. What is your favorite food?
Sushi, or anything with fish.
4. What is your favorite color?
Green.
5. What is your favorite drink?
Root. Freaking. Beer.
6. What is your favorite part of the human body?
Personally, I like the hyoid bone because it's the only bone in the human body not directly connected to any other one. Pretty cool, I think.
7. What is your favorite kind of flower?
The rose.
8. What is your favorite mythical creature?
Dragons
9. What is your favorite holiday?
I always like the Summer Solstice.
10. What is your opinion on Valentines Day?
I won't share...don't want to spoil any surprises.
11. What do you think is the biggest evil in the world?
The greatest evil in the world, I think, is a lack of unity amongst people. We herald those who are generous and help others as uncommon...when it should be something everyone does out of habit. I get pissed when I see a random act of charity plastered on the front page of the news, because that exalts this as something special, something rare. It honestly pisses me off. People should do more to help other people.
Funny how laws work
Posted 13 years agoA new law that went into effect at the start of the year requires those over the age of 18 to get an Adult Learner's permit and hold it for 90 days before they can test for their license. I approve of this law, it makes it so that not anyone can just drive ( legally ), they have to at least prove they know enough they won't hurt anyone.
However, I am affected by it. I just missed the exemption window, meaning I need to get that permit. So...my quest for my license just extended out until April at the soonest. No matter, I got to get that permit today, so I can take those last few steps and finally finish the damned thing.
In other news, no word about my EMT license from the state. I should get it this month, but it is annoying as hell to have the training and not be able to do a thing with it.
Work should resume normality as the college kids go back to school, which will be nice. I'm getting tired of double digit paychecks.
Anyway, off to get my permit. The smile on the picture'll be genuine for once...
However, I am affected by it. I just missed the exemption window, meaning I need to get that permit. So...my quest for my license just extended out until April at the soonest. No matter, I got to get that permit today, so I can take those last few steps and finally finish the damned thing.
In other news, no word about my EMT license from the state. I should get it this month, but it is annoying as hell to have the training and not be able to do a thing with it.
Work should resume normality as the college kids go back to school, which will be nice. I'm getting tired of double digit paychecks.
Anyway, off to get my permit. The smile on the picture'll be genuine for once...
Where I stand at the turning of time
Posted 13 years agoInstead of doing those New Years Resolutions and any of that stuff...I do a sort of year in review, to see where I stand now compared to where I was.
In the past year, I graduated high school and got my EMT-B. Both of these were multi-year endeavors, so finally seeing them to closure is a heartwarming feeling. I may not be able to put it to use yet, but I'm starting to walk down that path.
I joined the local Volunteer Fire Department, following in one of the few family traditions I honor. Fourth in the line, I can't really describe that feeling.
In terms of my driver's license...I'm almost through with driver's ed. I should have it before spring, with luck and a bit of effort.
Over the course of the year, I got 2 separate jobs...managed to make about 4 grand for myself. One of them ended in the fall, but the other one stands to last for a while longer than that. Most of the earned money was spent, but I still have a fair sum, which was only increased by a trust fund given to me. I don't have to worry about paying for college anymore, and that's one good feeling.
I fell in love. Head over heels, madly in love. He pulled me back from the brink and gave me a reason to live. The challenges we have faced are great and many, and there's only more to come down the line...but I won't give up. We've come too far.
My depression came and went, tearing at me. THere were a lot of extreme emotions, a lot of shed tears, and a difficult holiday season full of death and misery. At least it's over now.
In short...in the past year, I have been through hell and back. Yet, I also have experienced some of the most wonderful things. This year was a quagmire of extreme emotions, on both ends of the spectrum. I'm glad to see it done, though I look to 2013 with trepidation over what may happen, what I may gain, and what I may lose...
In the past year, I graduated high school and got my EMT-B. Both of these were multi-year endeavors, so finally seeing them to closure is a heartwarming feeling. I may not be able to put it to use yet, but I'm starting to walk down that path.
I joined the local Volunteer Fire Department, following in one of the few family traditions I honor. Fourth in the line, I can't really describe that feeling.
In terms of my driver's license...I'm almost through with driver's ed. I should have it before spring, with luck and a bit of effort.
Over the course of the year, I got 2 separate jobs...managed to make about 4 grand for myself. One of them ended in the fall, but the other one stands to last for a while longer than that. Most of the earned money was spent, but I still have a fair sum, which was only increased by a trust fund given to me. I don't have to worry about paying for college anymore, and that's one good feeling.
I fell in love. Head over heels, madly in love. He pulled me back from the brink and gave me a reason to live. The challenges we have faced are great and many, and there's only more to come down the line...but I won't give up. We've come too far.
My depression came and went, tearing at me. THere were a lot of extreme emotions, a lot of shed tears, and a difficult holiday season full of death and misery. At least it's over now.
In short...in the past year, I have been through hell and back. Yet, I also have experienced some of the most wonderful things. This year was a quagmire of extreme emotions, on both ends of the spectrum. I'm glad to see it done, though I look to 2013 with trepidation over what may happen, what I may gain, and what I may lose...
