Hey guys. First found this out over the maintenance downtime so I'm a bit less excited but still think it's worth sharing!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgJp7aLLZdU

Sifl & Olly are back and as Crescent Fresh as ever c:

Since you have to have an account to ask questions now, I finally made a formsrping. Hit me up if ya feel like it. Seems a bit of a waste otherwise though... *shrugs* Anyway, here it is: http://www.formspring.me/Terrosseus

Welp, it seems this time the warning lights for the engine, electrical system, and battery in my car WERE right. They usually light up after a heavy rain, which is all Irene was by the time she reached my area of PA, and then go out after the car's had a chance to properly dry out. It seems the rain brought to us by Irene was enough to actually knock out my electrical systems... but not at first, hence why she's a bitch.

Basically what happened last night is I got into my car at 11:20 or so, nothing was wrong outside of the warning lights which I've learned to ignore so I proceeded to drive home. On the way there my dashboard started to freak out with lights and gauges turning on and off. This happened Sunday so I figured, since the car hadn't malfunctioned beyond faulty gauges Sunday or on the drive to work that day, I could ignore that. Then the CD stopped playing, I started to worry, and suddenly all of the electrical systems went out, including power steering.

All, that is, except for the headlights but they were on the lowest setting possible. The one which automatically cuts on when the car turns on and barely illuminates anything. That lowest setting and that was when I set the headlights on. When I turned them off the car drove a little smoother. Bottom line I drove to Ya ya's instead of our house since it was closer and called AAA from there. My car is presently sitting in the King's Automotive lot, a place I've never been to but assume it good since it's AAA supported. I got home at like, 12:30 or so.

But anyway, all this has me wondering: have any other hybrid driver's experienced similar false warning lights after heavy rains?

Either way this has led me to choose to buy a non-hybrid fro my next car. It'll be cheaper and hopefully not a dark color. Mine's dark blue and it makes summer a hot bitch and DOES NOT help keep the car warmer during winter...

I came across this test of how balanced or Sue/Stu your OC is. It's pretty interesting, though it seems a tad too forgiving. Either that or my characters are more balanced than I thought. Anyway, here it is:

[] They are possessed by an angel
[] They are possessed by a demon
[] They are a werewolf/vampire/faerie
[] They are physically strong.
[] They have a rare hair/fur color
[] Their eyes are an unusual color
[] This happens to be red
[] Their eyes change color
[] They have wings
[] They can grow extra body parts/shapeshift
[] They are immortal
[] (if a female) they have large boobs
[] (if a male) they are very muscular
[] They are very attractive to the opposite gender.
[] They are telekinetic/pyrokinetic/etc
[] They have sixth sense/can mind-read/etc
[] They have an object of some sort that gives them powers
[] They have a special ability/power, but they don't know about it yet
[] They were bestowed/cursed with these powers
[] They are a healer
[] They are from a very rich/royal family
[] They don't know that they are from a very rich/royal background
[] They have lost one/both of their parents
[] They ran away from home
[] Their parents are cruel, uncaring, abusive etc.
[] They witnessed one/both of their parent's death
[] They are part angel/demon/faerie/some other mythical creature
[] They never knew their parents
[] They were abused/spoiled as a child
[] They are very attractive to the same gender
[] They have lots of friends/no friends
[] They are emo/cutesy
[] They look much younger/older than they really are.
[] They are currently in a relationship
[] They have lots of morals and state them a fair bit for example: 'I would rather be with my friends than with my boyfriend/girlfriend' 'Nothing matters more to me than my friends/family' 'I wouldn't hesitate to die in place of a friend' etc. It's fine if your OC has these beliefs/values, but if they constantly say them out loud/preach them to others, then we have a problem.
[] They have a mental disorder
[] They have an emotional disorder
[] They struggle to stay sane
[] They are a psycho
[] They have multiple personalities
[] They are very intelligent
[] They have hallucinations
[] They can summon spirits/demons/angels etc.
[] They have an unusual/unrealistic pet
[] They have a guardian spirit
[] They have a 'special type' of soul
[] Their soul is not the same as them
[] They can talk to spirits/ghosts
[] Some part of their body glows
[] They have a rare/unusual name
[] They were born on an important date, such as New Year's Eve, Midsummers Night, The Winter Solstace etc.
[] They have a twin/sibling that they were separated from at birth/a young age
[] They are connected with a certain element
[] They are connected with a certain animal
[] They always dress like a certain 'label'
[] They look quite a bit like a character from a popular anime/manga
[] They are a race/species that is discriminated against/misunderstood
[] They have a certain power that is misunderstood/feared
[] They live/lived on the streets at some point in their lives
[] They are hiding from someone/something
[] They have a rare blood type
[] They cry blood
[] Certain noises/smells/situations/etc make their powers activate/give them a nervous breakdown
[] They are from a different country to where they live
[] They are very mysterious/dark
[] They are very lively/happy
[] Their mood changes a lot/very quickly
[] They are very patient
[] They are from a long line of _____
[] They have a piece of jewelry/clothing that they always wear
[] They have amnesia
[] They have some sort of permanent medical condition
[] The have a curse upon them
[] They are involved in some sort of prophecy
[] They are 'the chosen one'
[] They have insomnia

Overall points:

Take points off your OCs overall score if they fit any of the following statements:

[] They smoke
[] They are an alcoholic
[] They are overweight
[] They are addicted to drugs
[] They have a short temper
[] They enjoy bullying others
[] They do not care much about others
[] They are emotionless

Point Reductions:

Final score:
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< 5 Anti-Sue/Stu
Your character may be a bit on the boring side. Of course, this does depend, but generally if they are scoring that low, it wouldn't hurt to 'spice them up' a bit.


6-15 Balanced Character
If your OC scored around here, then they are probably quite a well-balanced and interesting character. Those scoring in the higher end of this category may be a bit too much though.


16-25 Borderline Sue/Stu
We have a problem. You need to tone your character down. They are most likely a bit annoying to others, too.

26 < Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu
Get help.

Ever hear of the Sex Bed Meme? Well it's simple, really. You have just woken up next to me naked, in bed. Your response in 3 words is...? Also, if you post a reply, in standard meme style, you have to post up a journal like this so I can comment on it. GO o3o

I stole this one from http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/1268660/ and since I apply to a couple already, and that's no fun, I'll make them up for this meme.

1. If your character had to be a primate, it'd be...
Baboon

2. If your character had to be a feline, it'd be...
Cheetah, I suppose.

3. If your character had to be a canine, it'd be...
Pomeranian because their cuteness is epic!

4. If your character had to be a hoofed animal, it'd be...
Goat

5. If your character had to be a Cetacean, it'd be...
Orca

6. If your character had to be a rodent, it'd be...
Squirrel

7. If your character had to be reptile, it'd be...
Komodo Dragon

8. If your character had to be a marsupial, it'd be...
*shrugs* Tasmanian devil?

9. If your character had to be a fully aquatic animal, it'd be...
Octopus

10. If your character had to be an amphibian, it'd be...
Axolotl

11. If your character had to be an avian/bird, it'd be...
Barn Owl

12. If your character had to be a creepy crawly, it'd be...
Assassin bug

13. If your character had to be a real or unreal hybrid, it'd be...
Raven/squid for Crowthulu lulz~

14. If your character had to be a mythical creature, it'd be...
Hydra

15. If your character had to be a Pokemon/Digimon , it'd be...
Infernape

16. If your character had to be a vehicle, it'd be...
Hmmmmm. Motorcycle

Well, this is an interesting one. I like it because you tag yourself with it. Anyway:

Post in this journal and...

1. I'll respond with something random about you.
2. I'll tell you which song or movie you remind me of.
3. I'll pick a flavor of jello to wrestle you in.
4. I'll say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5. I'll tell you my first memory of you.
6. I'll tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. I'll ask you something I've always wondered about you.
8. I'll tell you my favorite thing about you.
9. I'll tell you my least favorite thing about you.
10. If you play, you MUST post this on yours.

Frankly though, I will be somewhat surprised if anyone does post.