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Today when I went to get a manicure (dusky rose this time), I saw an odd sight. A man came in to get a pedicure. I've never been more glad not to work in a nail salon when he took off his shoes. *shudder* Theoretically, I don't have a problem w/ men getting manicures/pedicures -- at least, not since I started enjoying fanon!Draco, who I think is fully capable of going through a beauty regime and yet retaining his masculinity -- but not this man.
Did some shopping at Old Navy today. Bought all summery items, even though it's cold and miserable and wet here. :-l They should hold their summer line until it's seasonally appropriate in each region, dammit. Usually when I go to Old Navy or the Gap or wherever, and they try and get me to sign up for a credit card so I can save 10 percent or whatever that day, I always refuse, because it's never worth the hassle. Well ... I bought many, many cute new tops today, plus a skirt and a pair of jeans (decidedly unnecessary), and new flip-flops, and ... I applied for a card this time. Let's just leave it at that.
My plan was to go see 'Troy' at some point, but with all the shopping and such, time slipped away. Plus, I feel a little funny about seeing this one by myself. I kind of feel like I'd be the female equivalent of a dirty old man who goes to see 'Bring It On' by himself or something.
I must dance in glee that Ginny's full name has finally been revealed, and it's not bloody Virginia. I've always been disturbed by the fact that that's been treated like truth in fanon rather than a possibility like any other. Which is why I have refused to call her by that name in any story I write. And admittedly I'm not too fond of it as a name, either. <g> (If that's your name, please don't be offended; it's not personal, and anyway, I'm sure my name isn't universally loved, either.)
Ginevra, at least, is unique, and I enjoy that it stems from Guinevere, since I've often been tempted to name her just that in stories of mine ('Genevieve' was a compromise in TSA) and because my RL name also stems from that name. :D But anyway, generally I just prefer to call her 'Ginny' in stories. I mean, she's never referred to as anything else in canon (which is why we've been clueless about her full name all this time), and yet in fanon people sling it around as if she's called that all the time. Or that the second she and Draco/Harry/Oliver/whoever become intimate, it's 'Virginia' this and 'Virginia' that. Blargh. It's like reading bad XF fanfic wherein Mulder and Scully call each other 'Fox' and 'Dana'. *runs screaming away*
In other name news ... If you haven't read![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lissinthecity's ficlet Strawberry Malfoy yet, please do. It'll make you giggle. It's the perfect accompaniment to the news that Gwyneth Paltrow has named her newly born daughter 'Apple.' *cracks up all over again* Honestly.
Gacked fromropo:
Stuff in bold is what I think is particularly true.
Rising Sign is in 02 Degrees Virgo
You tend to be very shy and not very self-assertive. You are supercritical about how you appear to others. Even though you may think you are uninteresting and dull, you are actually quite soft- spoken, orderly, neat and very likable. You are a perfectionist with high standards, and at times you can be quite tactless in pointing out the faults of others. Very practical, efficient and purposeful, your appearance and bearing reflect your need to appear graceful, sensible and reserved. You have a crisp, no-nonsense approach to dealing with others. Never lazy or self-indulgent, you tend to be dedicated to the work ethic.
** Actually, I am quite lazy and self-indulgent, though of course, maybe I'm just being critical of myself. Hahahhahaaha
Sun is in 08 Degrees Scorpio.
Intense and complex by nature, you have extremely strong emotional reactions to most situations. Feelings are often very difficult for you to verbalize. Therefore you have a tendency to be very quiet -- to brood and think a lot. You seldom get overtly angry, but, when you do, you are furious and unforgiving. When you make an emotional commitment, it is total -- you are not attracted to superficial or casual relationships. If you are challenged, you take it as a personal affront and tend to lash out and fight back in a vengeful manner. You love mysteries and the supernatural. A good detective, you love getting to the roots of problems and you enjoy finding out what makes other people tick. You are known to be very willful, very powerful and quite tenacious!
** I'm v. damn emotional, especially when it comes to confrontations. This is why my attorney father told me to reconsider when I was thinking about going into law. <g> You would have thought he'd be all about my carrying on the family tradition, but he knows me too well. Not attracted to superficial or casual relationships -- SO ME. Vengeful? Um, no I'm not.
The thing w/ my first bf was an isolated incident. He deserved it.
Moon is in 08 Degrees Cancer.
For the most part, you are very strong and secure emotionally. You intuitively know what to do to make others feel comfortable, loved, accepted and needed. You naturally enjoy feeding and taking care of others. Be careful that your mothering does not turn into smothering. At times, you tend to feel that those to whom you are attached can never do anything without your assistance and support. Extremely sensitive by nature, it hurts you deeply whenever anyone criticizes you. You have an almost desperate need to be loved and wanted and needed by everyone with whom you come into contact, and you go out of your way to be accommodating to them.
** Doesn't quite track w/ the vengeful part of my personality, does it? Ah well, I am a woman of many moods.
Mercury is in 17 Degrees Scorpio.
You are a born investigator. You are fascinated by secrets and mysteries and unanswered questions of any kind. When you become upset or angry, your emotional reactions are overpowering -- reason and logic disappear in an uncontrollable passionate outburst. You tend to keep your thoughts secret and bottled up and this makes others regard you with suspicion. It is not that you are trying purposely to be evasive, it is just that you would rather not deal with the explosions and hassles that often occur when you reveal your true feelings and opinions. Your sense of humor tends toward sarcasm and irony.
** Reason and logic have never been my strong points, so yeah, when I get emotional they go out the window. :)) That whole second part is so, so me.
Venus is in 19 Degrees Libra.
A very friendly and outgoing person, you hate to be alone. Beware of a continuing tendency to compromise yourself in order to avoid being lonely. Try to be yourself, not what others would like you to be. You have an innate desire to be in refined and elegant surroundings and will go out of your way to create a plush and comfortable atmosphere around you. You have heightened aesthetic sensibilities and are attracted to music and the arts. Try to avoid using your well-known seductive charm in order to get out of doing what you consider to be dirty work!
** I don't hate to be alone. I'd much rather be alone than w/ people I have to fake it with (see above). I do like to be in plush and elegant surroundings, but I'm afraid not enough to overcome my laziness and create it for myself. It's putting everything into such nice words -- what it's really saying is that I'm materialistic. Fine, I'm materialistic and I don't like to work! I'm Goldie Hawn from 'Overboard'!
Mars is in 02 Degrees Leo.
You are a very proud person. Strong, bold, courageous and self-possessed, you love to be the one to initiate significant actions. When people expect a lot of you, you respond positively and will work hard in order to maintain their respect. But when your dignity or pride is threatened, you tend to become sarcastic, arrogant and domineering. Try not to take any challenge or resistance that you meet as a personal affront. You are very stubborn about your right to live your life according to your own principles.
** Just call me Draco.
Jupiter is in 06 Degrees Cancer.
You must be emotionally secure in order to grow and develop. You are happiest when your family and community support and nourish you and boost your morale. Whether your childhood experiences of love and emotional dependability were positive or negative will set the tone for your emotional growth and stability as an adult. When you feel at ease with yourself, you are able to offer assistance to those who need a helping hand.
** It's true! I miss my family and friends! *weeps*
Saturn is in 29 Degrees Leo.
Extremely self-reliant, you set very high standards of conduct and decorum for yourself, and you expect others with whom you associate to be that way, too. It is important that you had a strong father figure or role model early in life to mold your life course and direction. When you feel that those around you are unworthy or behaving badly, you withdraw, preferring solitude rather than associating with those who might besmirch your reputation.
** Is it so wrong to want the best for myself and the people I know?! As for the other thing, it's not so much that I worry they'll besmirch my reputation as it is that I can't be bothered to put up with their dumbassness.
Uranus is in 11 Degrees Scorpio.
You, and your peer group, demand to confront life at its deepest and most meaningful levels. Very compulsive and obsessive in your approach to everything, you will avoid anything that is casual or superficial, especially when it comes to relationships. You will seek out and explore new methods of healing as well as different ways to deal with deep-seated emotional problems.
** That's the second time they've mentioned my avoiding the casual and superficial. That's because it's SO TRUE. And, obsessive compulsive? Me?
Neptune is in 14 Degrees Sagittarius.
You, and your entire generation, are heavily involved in investigating and idealizing foreign and exotic intellectual systems and religious philosophies. The most extreme ideals will be pursued with gusto. You will be at the forefront of humanitarian attempts to improve the lot of those who are in need of assistance. You will be comfortable with the concept of the "global village."
** Me and my entire generation, huh? WHY YOU GETTING SO ACCUSATORY, MR. ZODIAC THINGY???
Pluto is in 15 Degrees Libra.
For your entire generation, this is a time of radical changes in society's attitude toward marriage and interpersonal relationships. There is a general fear and awe at the power inherent in making emotional or contractual commitments -- they will not be entered into lightly.
** This is not so much anything about me, so now I have lost interest completely.
N. Node is in 14 Degrees Libra.
You find it very difficult to be comfortable being alone -- you would much prefer to be in an environment where many people are working together toward common goals. Your charming and sincere approach to others assures your popularity -- you have the gift of being able to ease tensions just by your mere presence. You're the perfect "team player" willing to sacrifice your own importance so that the group goal can be accomplished. Be careful, however, not to become overly dependent on your interactions with others -- you have personal private needs that should not be neglected.
** You lie. I don't find it difficult to be comfortable being alone at all! And here I thought you knew me!! However, this sounds like it's talking about a work environment, in which case, that's absolutely true. I would rather be part of a team reaching for one goal than purely an individual contributor. As for the bolded stuff, hahahahaha, I just wanted to imagine the looks on your faces.
I generated the report here.
Meanwhile, I filled up my tank at $2.29/gallon, which was painful to the extreme. Tell me if you're paying higher gas prices than that, so I can feel better. <g>
Did some shopping at Old Navy today. Bought all summery items, even though it's cold and miserable and wet here. :-l They should hold their summer line until it's seasonally appropriate in each region, dammit. Usually when I go to Old Navy or the Gap or wherever, and they try and get me to sign up for a credit card so I can save 10 percent or whatever that day, I always refuse, because it's never worth the hassle. Well ... I bought many, many cute new tops today, plus a skirt and a pair of jeans (decidedly unnecessary), and new flip-flops, and ... I applied for a card this time. Let's just leave it at that.
My plan was to go see 'Troy' at some point, but with all the shopping and such, time slipped away. Plus, I feel a little funny about seeing this one by myself. I kind of feel like I'd be the female equivalent of a dirty old man who goes to see 'Bring It On' by himself or something.
I must dance in glee that Ginny's full name has finally been revealed, and it's not bloody Virginia. I've always been disturbed by the fact that that's been treated like truth in fanon rather than a possibility like any other. Which is why I have refused to call her by that name in any story I write. And admittedly I'm not too fond of it as a name, either. <g> (If that's your name, please don't be offended; it's not personal, and anyway, I'm sure my name isn't universally loved, either.)
Ginevra, at least, is unique, and I enjoy that it stems from Guinevere, since I've often been tempted to name her just that in stories of mine ('Genevieve' was a compromise in TSA) and because my RL name also stems from that name. :D But anyway, generally I just prefer to call her 'Ginny' in stories. I mean, she's never referred to as anything else in canon (which is why we've been clueless about her full name all this time), and yet in fanon people sling it around as if she's called that all the time. Or that the second she and Draco/Harry/Oliver/whoever become intimate, it's 'Virginia' this and 'Virginia' that. Blargh. It's like reading bad XF fanfic wherein Mulder and Scully call each other 'Fox' and 'Dana'. *runs screaming away*
In other name news ... If you haven't read
lissinthecity's ficlet Strawberry Malfoy yet, please do. It'll make you giggle. It's the perfect accompaniment to the news that Gwyneth Paltrow has named her newly born daughter 'Apple.' *cracks up all over again* Honestly.Gacked from
ropo:Stuff in bold is what I think is particularly true.
Rising Sign is in 02 Degrees Virgo
You tend to be very shy and not very self-assertive. You are supercritical about how you appear to others. Even though you may think you are uninteresting and dull, you are actually quite soft- spoken, orderly, neat and very likable. You are a perfectionist with high standards, and at times you can be quite tactless in pointing out the faults of others. Very practical, efficient and purposeful, your appearance and bearing reflect your need to appear graceful, sensible and reserved. You have a crisp, no-nonsense approach to dealing with others. Never lazy or self-indulgent, you tend to be dedicated to the work ethic.
** Actually, I am quite lazy and self-indulgent, though of course, maybe I'm just being critical of myself. Hahahhahaaha
Sun is in 08 Degrees Scorpio.
Intense and complex by nature, you have extremely strong emotional reactions to most situations. Feelings are often very difficult for you to verbalize. Therefore you have a tendency to be very quiet -- to brood and think a lot. You seldom get overtly angry, but, when you do, you are furious and unforgiving. When you make an emotional commitment, it is total -- you are not attracted to superficial or casual relationships. If you are challenged, you take it as a personal affront and tend to lash out and fight back in a vengeful manner. You love mysteries and the supernatural. A good detective, you love getting to the roots of problems and you enjoy finding out what makes other people tick. You are known to be very willful, very powerful and quite tenacious!
** I'm v. damn emotional, especially when it comes to confrontations. This is why my attorney father told me to reconsider when I was thinking about going into law. <g> You would have thought he'd be all about my carrying on the family tradition, but he knows me too well. Not attracted to superficial or casual relationships -- SO ME. Vengeful? Um, no I'm not.
The thing w/ my first bf was an isolated incident. He deserved it.Moon is in 08 Degrees Cancer.
For the most part, you are very strong and secure emotionally. You intuitively know what to do to make others feel comfortable, loved, accepted and needed. You naturally enjoy feeding and taking care of others. Be careful that your mothering does not turn into smothering. At times, you tend to feel that those to whom you are attached can never do anything without your assistance and support. Extremely sensitive by nature, it hurts you deeply whenever anyone criticizes you. You have an almost desperate need to be loved and wanted and needed by everyone with whom you come into contact, and you go out of your way to be accommodating to them.
** Doesn't quite track w/ the vengeful part of my personality, does it? Ah well, I am a woman of many moods.
Mercury is in 17 Degrees Scorpio.
You are a born investigator. You are fascinated by secrets and mysteries and unanswered questions of any kind. When you become upset or angry, your emotional reactions are overpowering -- reason and logic disappear in an uncontrollable passionate outburst. You tend to keep your thoughts secret and bottled up and this makes others regard you with suspicion. It is not that you are trying purposely to be evasive, it is just that you would rather not deal with the explosions and hassles that often occur when you reveal your true feelings and opinions. Your sense of humor tends toward sarcasm and irony.
** Reason and logic have never been my strong points, so yeah, when I get emotional they go out the window. :)) That whole second part is so, so me.
Venus is in 19 Degrees Libra.
A very friendly and outgoing person, you hate to be alone. Beware of a continuing tendency to compromise yourself in order to avoid being lonely. Try to be yourself, not what others would like you to be. You have an innate desire to be in refined and elegant surroundings and will go out of your way to create a plush and comfortable atmosphere around you. You have heightened aesthetic sensibilities and are attracted to music and the arts. Try to avoid using your well-known seductive charm in order to get out of doing what you consider to be dirty work!
** I don't hate to be alone. I'd much rather be alone than w/ people I have to fake it with (see above). I do like to be in plush and elegant surroundings, but I'm afraid not enough to overcome my laziness and create it for myself. It's putting everything into such nice words -- what it's really saying is that I'm materialistic. Fine, I'm materialistic and I don't like to work! I'm Goldie Hawn from 'Overboard'!
Mars is in 02 Degrees Leo.
You are a very proud person. Strong, bold, courageous and self-possessed, you love to be the one to initiate significant actions. When people expect a lot of you, you respond positively and will work hard in order to maintain their respect. But when your dignity or pride is threatened, you tend to become sarcastic, arrogant and domineering. Try not to take any challenge or resistance that you meet as a personal affront. You are very stubborn about your right to live your life according to your own principles.
** Just call me Draco.
Jupiter is in 06 Degrees Cancer.
You must be emotionally secure in order to grow and develop. You are happiest when your family and community support and nourish you and boost your morale. Whether your childhood experiences of love and emotional dependability were positive or negative will set the tone for your emotional growth and stability as an adult. When you feel at ease with yourself, you are able to offer assistance to those who need a helping hand.
** It's true! I miss my family and friends! *weeps*
Saturn is in 29 Degrees Leo.
Extremely self-reliant, you set very high standards of conduct and decorum for yourself, and you expect others with whom you associate to be that way, too. It is important that you had a strong father figure or role model early in life to mold your life course and direction. When you feel that those around you are unworthy or behaving badly, you withdraw, preferring solitude rather than associating with those who might besmirch your reputation.
** Is it so wrong to want the best for myself and the people I know?! As for the other thing, it's not so much that I worry they'll besmirch my reputation as it is that I can't be bothered to put up with their dumbassness.
Uranus is in 11 Degrees Scorpio.
You, and your peer group, demand to confront life at its deepest and most meaningful levels. Very compulsive and obsessive in your approach to everything, you will avoid anything that is casual or superficial, especially when it comes to relationships. You will seek out and explore new methods of healing as well as different ways to deal with deep-seated emotional problems.
** That's the second time they've mentioned my avoiding the casual and superficial. That's because it's SO TRUE. And, obsessive compulsive? Me?
Neptune is in 14 Degrees Sagittarius.
You, and your entire generation, are heavily involved in investigating and idealizing foreign and exotic intellectual systems and religious philosophies. The most extreme ideals will be pursued with gusto. You will be at the forefront of humanitarian attempts to improve the lot of those who are in need of assistance. You will be comfortable with the concept of the "global village."
** Me and my entire generation, huh? WHY YOU GETTING SO ACCUSATORY, MR. ZODIAC THINGY???
Pluto is in 15 Degrees Libra.
For your entire generation, this is a time of radical changes in society's attitude toward marriage and interpersonal relationships. There is a general fear and awe at the power inherent in making emotional or contractual commitments -- they will not be entered into lightly.
** This is not so much anything about me, so now I have lost interest completely.
N. Node is in 14 Degrees Libra.
You find it very difficult to be comfortable being alone -- you would much prefer to be in an environment where many people are working together toward common goals. Your charming and sincere approach to others assures your popularity -- you have the gift of being able to ease tensions just by your mere presence. You're the perfect "team player" willing to sacrifice your own importance so that the group goal can be accomplished. Be careful, however, not to become overly dependent on your interactions with others -- you have personal private needs that should not be neglected.
** You lie. I don't find it difficult to be comfortable being alone at all! And here I thought you knew me!! However, this sounds like it's talking about a work environment, in which case, that's absolutely true. I would rather be part of a team reaching for one goal than purely an individual contributor. As for the bolded stuff, hahahahaha, I just wanted to imagine the looks on your faces.
I generated the report here.
Meanwhile, I filled up my tank at $2.29/gallon, which was painful to the extreme. Tell me if you're paying higher gas prices than that, so I can feel better. <g>
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Date: 2004-05-16 01:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-16 01:28 am (UTC)Maybe it's a little reminder to the parents of how she was conceived. A night of too much partying and one apple martini too many...
*snickersnicker*
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Date: 2004-05-16 01:39 am (UTC)it's not so much that I worry they'll besmirch my reputation as it is that I can't be bothered to put up with their dumbassness. *giggles madly*
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Date: 2004-05-16 04:23 am (UTC)Sweetheart--you aren't the female equivalent of a dirty old man if you go see this. The main diff being that the dirty old men are lusting over teenagers and barely-out-of-their-teens young sweet things; while you, on the other hand, are a mature adult woman watching a movie featuring mature adult men. In kilts. Fighting. And there's nothing at all wrong with that. Nope--not a damn thing wrong (and oh...so many things right).
Did I mention that the kilts were on the short side? And the pretty, pretty curly hair? And that Brad Pitt has nude scenes (but not the full monty)?
'scuse me, I'm going to my happy place now....*eg*
Plus, it's based on a classic piece of literature, so thereyago.
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Date: 2004-05-16 04:24 am (UTC)I was thinking the exact same thing today driving to work. But, you said it for me, so now I don't have to. Yay!
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Date: 2004-05-16 07:45 am (UTC)Ginevra Molly Weasley.
Yeah. Still a bit skeptical about that middle name though. Doesn't really work for me even WITH the full name, not to mention the name she goes by most often - "Ginny."
Eh. :/
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Date: 2004-05-16 03:47 pm (UTC)An Apple? WTF?!
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Date: 2004-05-16 09:43 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-16 10:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2004-05-17 01:55 am (UTC)*giggle*
I work in a Podiatrist office, so I look at all sorts of feet all day. I enjoy my job, alot. I figure we all have our place in the world. Although if you had told me I would be doing this 3 years ago I would have said. "Ewwwwww."
Also have you heard that on May 19th we're not supposed to buy gas? No one in the U.S. This is supposedly to send a message to the oil companies. I'll be filling up tomorrow, It cost me $38.00 last time. It was sooo hard not to go ahead and stop when it hit $30, so painful!
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Date: 2004-05-17 03:02 am (UTC)Anyway I'm happy JKR finally gave her a full name. I would've been disappointed if Ginny was her full name, one of those nickname for a full name things that I hate so much. I am one of those people.
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Date: 2004-05-18 12:20 am (UTC)