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I love TV show theme songs. My favorite was the one from "Growing Pains." No matter what else was going on, the second it started I knew the next half hour was going to be all right. :))
Things to feel happy about:
* I have FINISHED PP3, which means the story is DONE (though now comes the editing phase, so it may be a couple of days before it's ready for public consumption). This was such a monkey on my back and now it's done, done, done! \:D/
* Jade hit her 50K NaNo count last night! (With PP done, this means we can finally focus on IYOK7, although there are still![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
dearsanta fics to contend with.)
* I couldn't bear the idea of wearing those jeans that are slightly too big now (as I walk the crotch area goes down to mid-thigh or something ridiculous like that, I'm not a gangsta boy) one more day, so I was fussing around in my closet for a non-ratty pair that would be a bit smaller. I found my old size 4s, and ... they fit! They're a bit more snug than I'd like and they're not at all the style I enjoy (normal waist, no flare), but still. YAY.
* In a little over two weeks, I will be on vacation. Wheeeee! (Though that means there are only 3 weeks or so to work on your fics for DG Feast!)
* Prince of Persia 2 ships tomorrow! Supposedly.
Things to feel not-so-happy about:
* From the reaction on my flist, it would appear that Alexander is not worth watching. This distresses me. I mean ... Colin! Colin and Jared kissing! I don't understand how it could be bad. Oh well.
* My good VCR, the old one that made it possible to tape things off of DVDs and other VCRs and what not, has died. Last night I donned my Amateur VCR Repairer hat and thought I'd found the source of the problem (omg there are so many little PARTS to a stupid VCR, I thought I'd never put it back together), only after I fixed it, it still didn't work. *cries* Oh, and also I electrocuted myself because I was playing with the damn thing plugged in. It was only for a split second, but I fully expect that you'll see me win one of those Darwin awards some day. I love this VCR so much that it's possible I will have to go see if anyone will repair it, and I will pay that cost rather than the cost for a new one (I got one at Target, and as expected, it fuzzes out when you try to record off my DVD player).
* T-Mobile. I cannot stress enough how heinous they are. They have some of the most terrible customer service I have ever encountered. Since an incident nearly three months ago, I have gotten nothing but stonewalling and a complete and utter unwillingness to help from them. The company has no integrity, doesn't value its customers, and demonstrates a marked lack of sound business tactics. I've been a model customer for over two years, and instead of that helping me, it was apparent from all the people I've spoken with that it was a liability. At the end of my required period with them, I am leaving no matter the incentive. I have never been treated so appallingly; I've never experienced such tactics at the hand of a large, thriving business that has nothing to lose and everything to gain by exhibiting even one iota of understanding toward its customers. As long as you don't encounter a circumstance in which you need to contact customer care, you probably wouldn't notice anything amiss, but I have so learned my lesson. I could not in good conscience recommend them to anyone. Well ... maybe my worst enemies. They made me so upset and frustrated yesterday that I CRIED after I got off the phone with them. That pisses me off. The only people who are allowed to make me cry during an argument is my parents, damn it.
I wish I could say the five good things outweigh the three bad things, but bad things have a way of festering.
*soothes self with icon*
Things to feel happy about:
* I have FINISHED PP3, which means the story is DONE (though now comes the editing phase, so it may be a couple of days before it's ready for public consumption). This was such a monkey on my back and now it's done, done, done! \:D/
* Jade hit her 50K NaNo count last night! (With PP done, this means we can finally focus on IYOK7, although there are still
dearsanta fics to contend with.)* I couldn't bear the idea of wearing those jeans that are slightly too big now (as I walk the crotch area goes down to mid-thigh or something ridiculous like that, I'm not a gangsta boy) one more day, so I was fussing around in my closet for a non-ratty pair that would be a bit smaller. I found my old size 4s, and ... they fit! They're a bit more snug than I'd like and they're not at all the style I enjoy (normal waist, no flare), but still. YAY.
* In a little over two weeks, I will be on vacation. Wheeeee! (Though that means there are only 3 weeks or so to work on your fics for DG Feast!)
* Prince of Persia 2 ships tomorrow! Supposedly.
Things to feel not-so-happy about:
* From the reaction on my flist, it would appear that Alexander is not worth watching. This distresses me. I mean ... Colin! Colin and Jared kissing! I don't understand how it could be bad. Oh well.
* My good VCR, the old one that made it possible to tape things off of DVDs and other VCRs and what not, has died. Last night I donned my Amateur VCR Repairer hat and thought I'd found the source of the problem (omg there are so many little PARTS to a stupid VCR, I thought I'd never put it back together), only after I fixed it, it still didn't work. *cries* Oh, and also I electrocuted myself because I was playing with the damn thing plugged in. It was only for a split second, but I fully expect that you'll see me win one of those Darwin awards some day. I love this VCR so much that it's possible I will have to go see if anyone will repair it, and I will pay that cost rather than the cost for a new one (I got one at Target, and as expected, it fuzzes out when you try to record off my DVD player).
* T-Mobile. I cannot stress enough how heinous they are. They have some of the most terrible customer service I have ever encountered. Since an incident nearly three months ago, I have gotten nothing but stonewalling and a complete and utter unwillingness to help from them. The company has no integrity, doesn't value its customers, and demonstrates a marked lack of sound business tactics. I've been a model customer for over two years, and instead of that helping me, it was apparent from all the people I've spoken with that it was a liability. At the end of my required period with them, I am leaving no matter the incentive. I have never been treated so appallingly; I've never experienced such tactics at the hand of a large, thriving business that has nothing to lose and everything to gain by exhibiting even one iota of understanding toward its customers. As long as you don't encounter a circumstance in which you need to contact customer care, you probably wouldn't notice anything amiss, but I have so learned my lesson. I could not in good conscience recommend them to anyone. Well ... maybe my worst enemies. They made me so upset and frustrated yesterday that I CRIED after I got off the phone with them. That pisses me off. The only people who are allowed to make me cry during an argument is my parents, damn it.
I wish I could say the five good things outweigh the three bad things, but bad things have a way of festering.
*soothes self with icon*
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Date: 2004-12-01 06:35 pm (UTC)Something that always makes me happy:
* Cats. Just let me pet one of them and everything is right with the world.
Five things that make me happy right now:
* The new CD from my sister's favorite artist, Luis Eduardo Aute, is playing in my PC right now. Incredibly cool stuff. I now know what I want for Christmas.
* I only have three more pending issues at work, and I won't have any new assignments. If I work hard these three days, I only have to come to the office to surf the web the next two weeks.
* Got Metal Gear Solid 3 dirt cheap last week. Haven't had time to play it much, but just knowing I can have sweet, sweet Snake Sneaking Action during Christmas makes me happy.
* I'm watching Buffy S2 & S3, borrowed from a close friend. I'm now an official Xander/Cordelia shipper, even if I already reached the point where they broke up because Xander and Willow have no control whatsoever over their hormones. Honestly, young people these days...
* My secret santa brought me a Crunch Nestle Bar. I love Crunch Nestle Bars. I even was able to eat it without feeling guilty about all those calories :p
This shouldn't be part of the meme, but what the hey. Things that make me unhappy right now:
* Insecurities because of moving. But hey...
* No PoP2 for me. Not enough money. Will get it as soon as it drops price next year, tho'. Unless I don't. ;_;
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Date: 2004-12-01 06:44 pm (UTC)Hello! Random stranger, here!
Friending you because I've wanted to do so for a long while. I love your writing.
Have also plugged the Feast Fic contest in my journal.
Hope this is okay. :D
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Date: 2004-12-02 01:28 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-02 01:45 am (UTC)I actually don't mind NP, but the rant cracked me up. Especially the bit about peeing pink lemonade and baby angels flying out of her ass. :D
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Date: 2004-12-01 07:09 pm (UTC)As for the other news...carry on being soothed by The Ryan. *g* Is it me or are the DVD people taking an inordinate amount of time releasing The Notebook?
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Date: 2004-12-02 01:35 am (UTC)I'm also waiting for Harold & Kumar. Why that one isn't on video yet is totally mystifying.
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Date: 2004-12-02 03:51 am (UTC)We will riot if they leave off the bathtub scene. RIOT, I say.
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Date: 2004-12-01 08:09 pm (UTC)We need to get together sometime before Christams, because I need to feed you chili.
Man, lookit all my typos!
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Date: 2004-12-01 10:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-02 03:41 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-01 10:38 pm (UTC)Also, Fo loved Alexander. (I'm sure that will make you run out and see it, seeing as his opinion on movies is impeccable!)
Also also, good luck w/ the VCR of Greatness. Hope your ecosystem isn't compromised!!
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Date: 2004-12-02 04:21 pm (UTC)*dies*
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Date: 2004-12-03 06:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-12-03 10:10 pm (UTC)love, lore