It's spam day!

[mugglechump]

Yep. Second spam post of the day.

Do you ever read something random and have a very personal reaction to it? Today I pulled into the parking lot at work and the car in front of me had a license plate that said 'LKYNLUV'. Completely unbidden, my mind supplied, 'Screw you, braggy bitch.'

*cough*

No, I'm not bitter. Why do you ask?.

In other news, I didn't get to work until one o'clock today because this morning I noticed my tire was really low. I don't change tires. I just don't. Make fun if you like, it's still not happening. Becky and I have a long standing tradition of her looking at me with incredulity and saying, "You can't change a tire?" and I respond with, "So what, you can't do your own taxes." It's a priorities thing. And kind of a girl thing. There are boys who can change tires generally within easy distance, I don't need to know how to do it. I don't want to do it. So I don't.

Anyway, this really was not meant to be a rant about my lack of automotive skills. Back on track.

So, I decided that there was enough air in the tire to drive it the mile up the road to the tire shop, since I knew the tires were in pretty bad shape anyway. In the end, I bought two new tires and front brakes, spent ~$350, and watched the last half of a Jimmy Stewart/Audie Murphy movie and the first half of The Searchers while I waited. Gotta love old westerns. An older man who was waiting for his car, too, told me that Jimmy Stewart used to have it included in his contract for westerns that he'd get a certain amount of time to play his accordian during the film. I don't know if that's true or not, but he did play it in this one.

And I don't really want to be at work this afternoon. It's snowing. It's supposed to continue snowing for most of the week, I think. Off and on, of course, but enough that it'll make traffic a bear. Good thing I already have the milk, bread, and eggs at home. Everybody knows you can't get through a snowstorm without french toast fixins. Woohoo! White Death 2008 Part III: Tundra of Terror! (James and I like to make up bad horror film titles for each snowstorm in mocking tribute to the morons who flock to the grocery store like we won't be able to get out of the house for weeks. His favorite is White Death (pick a year) Part (pick a number): Arctic Armageddon, while I prefer Tundra of Terror. Seriously folks, ever heard of a snow plow? And this is Northern Virginia for Pete's sake, not North Dakota! We don't get a lot of snow.)

Also, my lateness to work means I missed out on the Project Control lunch at Famous Dave's. I'm irritated that I missed a free lunch, but beyond that I'm apathetic. I'd really rather be home in bed, or staring at my own computer. Or watching The Notebook, which I rented on seegrim's recommendation. Stop gasping, I know you've all seen it already.

In Caliga world, I'm excited about the Romy/Terence scene I have to post. Their relationship is unusual, to say the least. Romy's an odd girl. She keeps relationships very compartmentalized. I like her, and other people are starting to, too, which is kind of nice. Now that I have Miles, I really need to figure him out. He's not acting like I think he should. I suppose he'll take awhile to get to know. Susan... Yeah. I'd like to rent her a room in someone else's head for awhile. And one of these days I'll finish my Sam audition and get that turned in.

Comments

[humbuggirl.livejournal.com]

I didn't just spend five minutes sat there wondering what 'LKYNLUV' said at all... Nope. Not me.

And I don't change tires either. I once had to help someone change theirs on a motorway and it was one of the more frightening (and deafening) experiences of my life with everyone flying by. Never again. I have run-on-flat tires now.

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Don't feel bad, at the time I saw it I was thinking about The Leaky Cauldron, so my first thought was Leaky in Love. Then I realized that the general population does not have Harry Potter stuff on the brain 24/7, and figured out what it really said.

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

Ooh the Notebook *happy sigh* Rachel McAdams is annoying, but Ryan Gosling more than makes up for it. The book is better though.

*jealous of your snow* We all want a snow day damnit, and it won't effin' snow!

S'ok, you're just getting around watching The Notebook, I just got around to reading Twilight. We're even.

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Mmm, Twilight. Bella annoys me, but I love Edward (and Jacob in the later books).

Have you read Libba Bray's books? I can't remember if you've mentioned it or not. I have the newest in the series waiting for me to make time for it.

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

My hatred of Jacob knows no bounds. Carlisle is my favorite, hands down. I have an intense hatred of Rosalie too.

I have not read Libba Bray. I will give it a look see.

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Carlisle is awesome. Jacob is young and immature, but he means well. I actually don't think Bella deserves either Edward or Jacob. I can totally see why she likes them, but I can't fathom their attraction to her. I'm not a big Rosalie fan (and I want Emmett for my own), but once her character was explored in Eclipse, I think, I didn't dislike her as much. Alice makes my day every time she shows up.

I have two copies of A Great and Terrible Beauty (the first Libba Bray book), take a peek at an overview of the story on Amazon or something, and if you think you'd like it I'll send one down.

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

Alice is made of awesome too. Jasper too. All of the Cullens, except Rosalie, are made of win!

Even after reading Rosalie's story, and the extra bit from her pov when she tells Edward that Bella is dead, seals her fate for me. She just needs to learn to deal with it. For someone as vain as she is, you'd think she'd be THRILLED at being preserved at her peak of perfection, but no, she's all woes me and I'm so put upon. Cow. She doesn't deserve Emmett either.

Jacob frustrates me in so many more ways then Edward does (and he does believe me). I guess because I have zero tolerance for childish and petty bullshit that he rubs me the wrong way. I just want to smack him, and remind him that no matter how hard he tries, he will never imprint on her so just give it up already! GUH.

A Great and Terrible Beauty looks interesting. I'd at least give it a try. :)

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I'll ship it down to you! I liked it a lot, and the fact that it's a period novel with all the cultural restrictions on behavior and whatnot just make it all the more interesting.

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

Pud, I think I love you.

My thoughts and feelings about Twilight EXACTLY --
I was screaming "You will never imprint on her - give it up, moron!"

and then you use my boy on an icon. Yes, yes, I love you. And remind me why I have never friended you? If I HAD then you could listen to my FREAK out voice post about Taylor as Gambit. I am SOOOO excited. HEEE!!

*pokes icon*

I really need to get one of him naked.

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

Did you see the pictures of Taylor on my journal? He's my mental Jasper, complete with Texas drawl.


How bad is it of me to wish Jacob would imprint on some harpy that would make his life a living hell for the next 50 years or thereabouts?

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

I did indeed, Pud my dear. And they were made of win!

And yes - HOLY COW we share the same brain on the Twilight front. Here it was for me. Book 1 - loved. Book 2 - liked. Book 3 - nearly burned because I hated Bella so much. Very sad indeed.

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

Book - 1 LOVED
Book - 2 WTF is there so much Jacob? Where is Edward damnit!!
Book - 3 *strong hatred aimed at Jacob for being an ass and Bella for letting Jacob manipulate her and hurt Edward.*

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

Though I would like to point out that Tim has a terrible Southern Accent... he is from Canada like me and all I can hear is his AMAZINGLY hot Canadian accent. (Too bad his wardrobe picker makes him wear all those horrible shirts... but he could always take them off... or I can watch Pogue instead... *dreamy sighs*

[rainpuddle13.livejournal.com]

Well, I have a southern accent (I live in Virginia), and he affects a Texas drawl or something thereabouts which is different from southern. Whatever it is, it's sexy, or I could just be blinded by him...

[seegrim.livejournal.com]

OOh! You rented it! Hooray! I just ordered the book today! (Was it you who was telling me it was fabulous, or was that Pud?)

Anyway, I'm sorry you've had a day. I've had one too. Want my almost 13 year old? I almost accused her of taking a bitch pill this morning instead of her vitamin. I'm glad I resisted saying that, but the fact that I thought it and then shared it, gah. Bad mom.

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I did! Mer watched it Monday, I think. I haven't gotten to it yet, but I will.

No thank you! Twelve was the worst year ever. All that slightly pre-pubescent hormone-filled moodiness. *shudders* Mer's lucky I didn't sell her. And meh. We all have bad mom moments. We're human, it's okay. I slapped Meredith on Christmas Eve. She was being really, really disrespectful and I just couldn't take it. I felt terribly afterward, of course, but jeez, they can push us sometimes.

[dragonsangel68.livejournal.com]

I don't do tires either! Besides, if we started doing all those man jobs what would we keep them around for? *inspects manicure*

You'll love The Notebook *nods* It's a wonderful film :)

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Exactly! Women's lib has forced out enough societal niceties as it is. I'm not taking on the tire change, too.

I'm looking forward to seeing it.

[amazonmink.livejournal.com]

How in the world did I miss the snow?!

::looks outside::

What snow? Was it just snowing on 28?

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

It's snowing in Manassas, too. Has it not hit C'Ville yet?

[amazonmink.livejournal.com]

I think we're right in the middle- didn't see a flake all day.

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

I may be the only person on the planet that doesn't WANT to see The Notebook. (Celeste has tried to make me watch it too - I'm just more stalwart than you are. ;))

But yes - I have a VAGUE idea how to change a tire. I'd probably just pop out the laptop and look it up online... I love that wireless connection.

And SAM? Who, my dear, is SAM???

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Samantha Fawcett. Ravenclaw. Works for the MoM, but will be doing a study at the Welsh dragon preserve. Assuming I finish her audition and she's approved. She'll get to have dragon fun with Charlie and Jos. :)

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

Totally read that last line in a pervy way. Probably because I have a crush on Jos. HEE!

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Alas, Jos doesn't date women he works with. There's always Charlie potential, though...

*points to icon of Sam's VR*

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

*dies*

You didn't know this... but Neve Campbell was one of my VERY first girl-crushes. Jay knows that his very hetero wife would leave him for her if she came calling. LOL! YAY for hot VRs! *giggles*

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! I had a really hard time picking a VR for Sam. I wanted someone reasonably attractive, but more girl-next-door kind of pretty than some willowy flower type.

Jude Law is my Miles. He's giving me fits. Boys...

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

I was going to tell you - that I adored the scene of Miles looking over the case. TOTALLY how I saw it playing out. Hatred of Muggles - though she'd never deny loving Greg - she'd just say he had been deceived about how evil they truly are - but I LOVED Miles' thoughts on it! :D

[autumnrhythm30.livejournal.com]

I like Romy. The whole double standard thing that some of the fans have is annoying, but I like that she shows everyone that she can do what the boys do. Kicks ass and takes names, and still gets around to see the boys. ::grins::

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Hee. You know what's funny? I don't mind that people think she's a tramp. She is. Romy uses sex to get what she wants. The part that I get irritated with is that people think she'll sleep with anyone. With Romy, it's all about the 'what-can-you-do-for-me'. She likes money and power, although occasionally there is someone who intrigues her for other reasons. But you wouldn't catch her seriously hitting on Dean or Michael or Justin. They aren't ambitious enough for what she wants. Oliver and Terence are wealthy and each has a sort of power, even if it isn't political. Cormac isn't there yet, but he's got his eye on the Minister's office. It bugs me when people dismiss Romy as just an everyday trollop. She's got goals, even if they aren't especially noble.

That said, I'm glad people are starting to like her. I like her. She's fun and really a bit complex. That's she's kind of a bitch makes it that much more fun. :D

[autumnrhythm30.livejournal.com]

yeah, I bet she is a really fun character to play.

So was Anthony, but people were starting to dislike him, so we gave him a time out of sorts.

More fun for later.

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

Before he showed just how crazy he is, Meta Susan really wanted to be Anthony's friend. He seemed to need one. Once the killing started, she got a little scared. ;)

I always liked him, though. When he does feel something, it's very genuine.

[jandjsalmon.livejournal.com]

I just want it on record that of all the characters in the whole entire game - Vinnie and Anthony are my VERY favourites! Why do you think I was SOOOO squeeful to have ONE scene with him... and all he did was NOD at me! *dreamy sighs* You know, there was a point in time where I contemplated picking up another character JUST to scene with him. But then I decided that I'd die of the squeeage and nothing would have ever got done. HEE!

[autumnrhythm30.livejournal.com]

Loves you.

[crazy-lil-loud1.livejournal.com]

*agrees with what you have to say about the license plate*
We are getting our own Tundra of Terror on Friday.
At least, I am hoping for it.
NO SCHOOL!

I don't want to get into caliga, I have a feeling I will procrastinate from homework more than I am now.

Since your creative juices are flowing-- write me a story!

[mugglechump.livejournal.com]

I do still owe you a story. Eep. I've also got to get a move on my dgficexchange story. Man. I'm behind!

I can understand not wanting to get into Caliga. There's a lot to keep up with. Also, even though they are together in Caliga-verse, since I'm not playing Draco or Ginny I feel a little disconnected from my D/G muse. Not good. I need to get that back.

[crazy-lil-loud1.livejournal.com]

Does Caliga at least represent D/G? As being a couple, and have their characters right? I don't like when you join an RP and the characters that you know and love are TOTALLY off. It really makes me upset.