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I finally decided to make a sticky post.
I know a lot of people have rules about leaving comments and such but I don't mind. As long as you're kind feel free to say whatever you want on my posts. I'm not easy to offend.
I'm mostly going to use dreamwidth to talk about twilight endlessly and to talk about my day. If you're curious about me at all feel free to shoot me a message.
I'll update this as necessary.
Sep. 1st, 2025 02:45 pm
I Sew a Skirt
I learned how to sew and I made my own skirt using a pattern. It took me about a month but I finished it this past Friday. Sometimes I go into my closet just to look at the skirt. Maybe I'll work up the nerve to wear it. I'm so afraid that if I put it on I'll somehow pour thirty metric tons of bleach on it before I leave the house. I have to keep reminding myself that clothes were meant to be worn.
Aug. 4th, 2023 10:10 am
Heartstopper
I finished Heartstopper's second season and I have feelings about it.
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I also was thinking of adding this to my icons.
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I also was thinking of adding this to my icons.
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Jan. 31st, 2023 01:29 pm
One Hour One Life
I paid for and downloaded and paid for the game One Hour One Life. It was pretty fun but also frustrating. The premise is that you are born to another player and given one hour to live. Each minute in the real world equals one year in the game. So you must learn skills relatively quickly. If you are born female, you'll randomly give birth to a child or two and must care for them. The game was fun, but after playing for one hour I was done with it. I felt like a burden since I didn't know how to make any tools or how to provide for a baby when the mom abandoned it. Ever since I lost all my Sims saves I've lost interest in gaming altogether. Which is good since it forces me to focus on other things.
Works been good. I feel like I'm not overwhelmed and I know what I'm doing. There wasn't even any need to "fake it til I make it" since I pretty much got it right away. My mom warned me that I wouldn't know what I was doing for the first six months, but I'm coming up on seven months of working at this agency and I felt fine the whole time. Everything is going great with work... the pay could be higher but that's just my opinion.
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Jun. 30th, 2022 12:53 pm
The new manager is leaving
So the new manager that was hired is leaving after being promoted three weeks ago. She got a way better job offer in Vermont which, good for her, but it's just so funny how every single manager that gets hired ends up leaving. I can't help but feel smug because had I been at least offered an interview for the job I probably would've stayed. But, alas, this place has unfortunately showed me they don't want me. So I've been job hunting other places.
The reason I wasn't hired to begin with is because I said I wouldn't teach nature classes 1) because I'm not qualified but 2) because it makes no sense. Since covid they've decided to make this a full-time job and have managers start teaching classes while working. That seems absolutely ridiculous to me because as a manager, they will be busy. Whenever that has happened, they've had to rely on me to take on the manager role and deal with patron complaints, event set up, etc. when that's the manager's job.
The reason I wasn't hired to begin with is because I said I wouldn't teach nature classes 1) because I'm not qualified but 2) because it makes no sense. Since covid they've decided to make this a full-time job and have managers start teaching classes while working. That seems absolutely ridiculous to me because as a manager, they will be busy. Whenever that has happened, they've had to rely on me to take on the manager role and deal with patron complaints, event set up, etc. when that's the manager's job.
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May. 28th, 2022 04:24 pm
Dracula Daily
So like most people on tumblr I've been keeping up with Dracula Daily. I've been enjoying it a lot and I recently found a tumblr post where someone showed textual evidence that may indicate Mina is Black (or Moorish if you're a 19th century weirdo) and I am sure it was not Stoker's intention but it is interesting if you want to read the post here.
Anyway, hope everyone is doing well today! I'm still waiting to hear back from the job I applied for. I know it's memorial day weekend so I'll wait until Tuesday to bother them.
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Mar. 6th, 2022 10:26 am
More Masks!
I just bought some more disposable masks. I hate washing masks so I hardly ever use my cotton ones. I love these new disposable masks I've bought because they have little flower patterns on them. Here's a picture of the one I'm wearing now:
Anyway, I'm going to keep wearing my mask for a long time. I hope masks stay required on airplanes because people are gross. Maybe we should've been following the Asians the whole time.
Anyway, I'm going to keep wearing my mask for a long time. I hope masks stay required on airplanes because people are gross. Maybe we should've been following the Asians the whole time.
Jan. 20th, 2022 10:45 am
Head Hopping
Head hopping is my kryptonite. I always seem to want to get into the heads of every character in all my fanfic. But after reading this side-by-side comparison it's changed my mind.
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Just watched the New Year's Special on Doctor Who (I realized that I don't have a Doctor Who icon on Dreamwidth....yet) Anywhoo, I'm so so so excited about Thasmin becoming canon. I've been a sucker for romantic subplots with the Doctor and their companions since Rose Tyler. I also am probably in the 1% of people who love the Timeless Child arc. I love everything about the Chibnall seasons. It's much more relaxed but when the action picks up it keeps up its pace.
I love Doctor Who. Please link me to some fic recs if you have any.
I love Doctor Who. Please link me to some fic recs if you have any.
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I read the last book of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy awhile back, but I forgot to post about it sooner. Spoilers below.
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Overall, I enjoyed the book and would definitely read more sequels if they ever appear even if Nick and Rachel's story is pretty much over.
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Overall, I enjoyed the book and would definitely read more sequels if they ever appear even if Nick and Rachel's story is pretty much over.
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Jun. 10th, 2021 02:37 pm
Book Club(s) Plural
I am now in two book clubs and unfortunately they happened to meet on the same day Wednesday. One of them is at the parish library I volunteer at which is really interesting. We're reading Screwtape Letters and I'm getting really behind. I need to get that book pronto.
But this month at the Holocaust museum I work at we decided to read Anne Frank's diary since her birthday is June 12th. If she had lived she would be turning 92. And we had a special guest, someone who is second cousins with Anne Frank. She explained her side of the family (Edith Frank's side AKA Anne's mother) and how their side was able to escape to Peru and the United States. On the Frank House's website it says they tried to escape to the US but Edith's brother was only allowed to take one person. That's why they went to the Netherlands. Also this lady was about 91 years old and so sweet and cute. I was surprised how well she was using zoom and moving around the room to grab pictures. She showed us the picture of Anne Frank's wedding and pointed out her parents for us. All around, very informative and interesting life story. I wish I had better questions for her.
I had a chance to re-read Anne Frank's diary as an adult which was really nice. I was able to relate more to Anne's mother and older sister and was better able to understand their perspectives. Anne's worldview was really small and she and her mother often butted heads and as an eighth grader reading this I completely related to Anne. I didn't even consider how the mom was feeling in that situation and how stressed she'd be. I also felt bad for Margot having to share her room with her parents and becoming reserved. I wish Margot Frank's diary had been recovered so we could see her perspective on the exact same situation from an older teenage perspective.
But this month at the Holocaust museum I work at we decided to read Anne Frank's diary since her birthday is June 12th. If she had lived she would be turning 92. And we had a special guest, someone who is second cousins with Anne Frank. She explained her side of the family (Edith Frank's side AKA Anne's mother) and how their side was able to escape to Peru and the United States. On the Frank House's website it says they tried to escape to the US but Edith's brother was only allowed to take one person. That's why they went to the Netherlands. Also this lady was about 91 years old and so sweet and cute. I was surprised how well she was using zoom and moving around the room to grab pictures. She showed us the picture of Anne Frank's wedding and pointed out her parents for us. All around, very informative and interesting life story. I wish I had better questions for her.
I had a chance to re-read Anne Frank's diary as an adult which was really nice. I was able to relate more to Anne's mother and older sister and was better able to understand their perspectives. Anne's worldview was really small and she and her mother often butted heads and as an eighth grader reading this I completely related to Anne. I didn't even consider how the mom was feeling in that situation and how stressed she'd be. I also felt bad for Margot having to share her room with her parents and becoming reserved. I wish Margot Frank's diary had been recovered so we could see her perspective on the exact same situation from an older teenage perspective.
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May. 19th, 2021 12:53 pm
Twilight Charity Fanzine
Hello everyone!
I want to thank everyone who donated to the Move to Higher Ground Project in order to receive the Higher Ground Twilght Fanzine. We raised over $200 and I'm so happy. For everyone who didn't get a chance to donate due to low funds, we decided to make the zine free!
If you are capable of donating, please do so. The Move to Higher Ground Project is very important. Stephenie Meyer used elements of the real Quileute legends and traditions while creating the Twilight Saga and has not publicly donated to their cause. Right now, the entire community is in an unsafe area prone to flooding and natural disasters. They are currently trying to raise money to move to a safer area and their first priority is moving their school. Without the school, many of their traditions would be lost since it is the only school in the world teaching the Quileute language. This is the link leading you directly to their donation page: https://mthg.org/get-involved/
To get access to the zine here is the link. Feel free to share this link with any friends or fellow Twilight fans and encourage others to donate to the MTHG Project.
I want to thank everyone who donated to the Move to Higher Ground Project in order to receive the Higher Ground Twilght Fanzine. We raised over $200 and I'm so happy. For everyone who didn't get a chance to donate due to low funds, we decided to make the zine free!
If you are capable of donating, please do so. The Move to Higher Ground Project is very important. Stephenie Meyer used elements of the real Quileute legends and traditions while creating the Twilight Saga and has not publicly donated to their cause. Right now, the entire community is in an unsafe area prone to flooding and natural disasters. They are currently trying to raise money to move to a safer area and their first priority is moving their school. Without the school, many of their traditions would be lost since it is the only school in the world teaching the Quileute language. This is the link leading you directly to their donation page: https://mthg.org/get-involved/
To get access to the zine here is the link. Feel free to share this link with any friends or fellow Twilight fans and encourage others to donate to the MTHG Project.
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I decided since it was recommended at my library to take a look-see through the Crazy Rich Asian book. I've seen the movie and was curious about the things left out and the parts added in.
I'll probably read the final book in the trilogy next month after I've finished my finals. It's one of those books you can't put down once you've picked it up.
Crazy Rich Asians (Book 1)
Not to say that the books are bad, but they definitely fall into the paperback romance category. The book is also a lot more sexual and has a lot of mention of Nick's abs and his amazing "love-making skills." It's probably because they didn't want any older people watching to feel offended and I think it made the whole Cinderella vibe of the book come to life better in the film. The book is way more entertaining and shock-filled than the film though.
China Rich Girlfriend (Book 2)
Now, Crazy Rich Asians hasn't released its planned sequel yet, but after reading China Rich Girlfriend I'm really looking forward to it. The book still has Nick and Rachel, but it also focuses on who was previously a side character, Kitty Pong. Kitty was an interesting character from the beginning because she clearly did not belong in the rich elite world. She represented the fear that the rich have of the gold-digging, uncouth future wife they thought Rachel would be. Kitty is given a lot more depth and becomes way more sympathetic and I enjoyed her arc.
I'll probably read the final book in the trilogy next month after I've finished my finals. It's one of those books you can't put down once you've picked it up.
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Apr. 26th, 2021 04:54 pm
Laptop Troubles
I think my laptop has officially gone kaput this time. This is the second laptop that's died out on me. It's probably the fact I keep it plugged in all night. Luckily, my laptop was gracious enough to die at the library so I was able to get a lot of work done anyway.
I recently applied to a new job as a parole officer for minors in my county. Everyone thinks it's a bad idea but it's salaried and they said they would train me on the spot. I'm tired of not making any money. It's incredibly frustrating.
Anyway, I mostly made this post in case y'all were wondering where I've gone: Nowhere. I just have a busted laptop (again!)
I recently applied to a new job as a parole officer for minors in my county. Everyone thinks it's a bad idea but it's salaried and they said they would train me on the spot. I'm tired of not making any money. It's incredibly frustrating.
Anyway, I mostly made this post in case y'all were wondering where I've gone: Nowhere. I just have a busted laptop (again!)
I'm vaccinated fully now! I just have to wait two weeks for it to really kick in. I'll feel more comfortable taking public transport in the next few weeks. I recently got a student discount bus pass so now all my rides are $0.60; I'm saving the planet one train ride at a time.
Haven't been reading any Twilight books lately since I haven't really been in the mood. I started reading How to Be Antiracist by Kendi Ibram X. It's really good so far. I had my reservations on the first few chapters, but he makes excellent points and managed to change my perspective. I think those first few chapters are to disarm white readers into giving the book a shot, but the points made are valid and hold weight. I'm more than half way finished. This is my first real audio book (My first one was the audiobook was the last book in the Series of Unfortunate Events books.)
I don't think I'm going to become a regular audiobook listener. I run into the same problem I have with podcasts: I stop paying attention. Reading the words on the page is more intimate and important to me. I like to imagine the characters' inflections and emotions behind their words. But this book is nonfiction and read in the author's own voice so it feels more authentic this way.
Speaking of, I think I converted another person to get on the Libby app. While I was volunteering at the Holocaust museum another volunteer named Rhonda was talking to me about how often she reads audiobooks and that she buys a lot of books from Audible. I let her know that I exclusively read books for free either pirated or from the library and told her about Libby and that she only needs a library card to listen to them. She seemed really excited about it since with Audible you get one book a month included in your $8 monthly charge and you have to purchase all other books. That seems extremely wack, especially for someone like Rhonda who goes through audiobooks quickly. I myself didn't think two weeks was enough to get through this book I'm reading but I'm almost finished with five days to spare.
Anyway, I hope all of you are utilizing the library and slowly taking apart Amaz*n brick by brick with me.
Haven't been reading any Twilight books lately since I haven't really been in the mood. I started reading How to Be Antiracist by Kendi Ibram X. It's really good so far. I had my reservations on the first few chapters, but he makes excellent points and managed to change my perspective. I think those first few chapters are to disarm white readers into giving the book a shot, but the points made are valid and hold weight. I'm more than half way finished. This is my first real audio book (My first one was the audiobook was the last book in the Series of Unfortunate Events books.)
I don't think I'm going to become a regular audiobook listener. I run into the same problem I have with podcasts: I stop paying attention. Reading the words on the page is more intimate and important to me. I like to imagine the characters' inflections and emotions behind their words. But this book is nonfiction and read in the author's own voice so it feels more authentic this way.
Speaking of, I think I converted another person to get on the Libby app. While I was volunteering at the Holocaust museum another volunteer named Rhonda was talking to me about how often she reads audiobooks and that she buys a lot of books from Audible. I let her know that I exclusively read books for free either pirated or from the library and told her about Libby and that she only needs a library card to listen to them. She seemed really excited about it since with Audible you get one book a month included in your $8 monthly charge and you have to purchase all other books. That seems extremely wack, especially for someone like Rhonda who goes through audiobooks quickly. I myself didn't think two weeks was enough to get through this book I'm reading but I'm almost finished with five days to spare.
Anyway, I hope all of you are utilizing the library and slowly taking apart Amaz*n brick by brick with me.
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Apr. 7th, 2021 04:47 pm
Volunteering
I decided I wanted to start volunteering this year so I reached out to the local Holocaust museum and I was accepted! I realized I don't know nearly enough about history in general to be able to answer any questions so I'm currently at the library trying to read up on World War 2 and Jewish history.
Before I got the official acceptance email I had to do two zoom calls as a group with the other potential volunteers and that was about two and a half weeks ago? I was so nervous that they didn't want me as a volunteer anymore that I started persistently and (I'm sure) annoyingly pestering them all day. I'm glad to be on the volunteer team anyway.
Speaking of good deeds if you have any spare cash consider donating to the Quileute People's Move to Higher Ground Project. Right now the Quileute' houses and elementary school are in a major tsunami and flood zone. And if you're interested in a Twilight zine, I helped organize the unofficial Higher Ground zine. If you want a copy, all you need to do is send proof that you donated to the Move to Higher Ground project. You can read more about it on the tumblr page.
Before I got the official acceptance email I had to do two zoom calls as a group with the other potential volunteers and that was about two and a half weeks ago? I was so nervous that they didn't want me as a volunteer anymore that I started persistently and (I'm sure) annoyingly pestering them all day. I'm glad to be on the volunteer team anyway.
Speaking of good deeds if you have any spare cash consider donating to the Quileute People's Move to Higher Ground Project. Right now the Quileute' houses and elementary school are in a major tsunami and flood zone. And if you're interested in a Twilight zine, I helped organize the unofficial Higher Ground zine. If you want a copy, all you need to do is send proof that you donated to the Move to Higher Ground project. You can read more about it on the tumblr page.
Mar. 24th, 2021 11:41 am
Doctor Who Wibbly Wobbly Stuff
I just realized I don't have a Doctor Who icon. That'll have to change soon since I've been binging all the New-Who episodes. I forgot how much I absolutely adore Rose Tyler and the ninth doctor. It is also funny seeing how hard they're trying to push viewers to watch the now canceled Torchwood.
I was originally going to watch in order but I'm not a huge fan of David Tennant as the doctor or Donna Noble. I think they're good, but they're not my favorites by any means. I mostly just want to cry my eyes out whenever the doctor regenerates. Why am I watching Doctor Who again after all these years? I think I just needed a break from Twilight nonsense.
I was originally going to watch in order but I'm not a huge fan of David Tennant as the doctor or Donna Noble. I think they're good, but they're not my favorites by any means. I mostly just want to cry my eyes out whenever the doctor regenerates. Why am I watching Doctor Who again after all these years? I think I just needed a break from Twilight nonsense.
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Mar. 14th, 2021 03:55 pm
Happy Pi Day
Something something Archimedes
Work has been crazy. The next two weeks are going to be so hectic and I can't wait.
I sent out physical copies of the zine to the participants as a thank you for their participation and the international ones haven't cleared customs yet, which makes sense. I have this irrational fear that they're all going to get lost and I'll have to reship all of them. Australia's customs system eludes me.
Work has been crazy. The next two weeks are going to be so hectic and I can't wait.
I sent out physical copies of the zine to the participants as a thank you for their participation and the international ones haven't cleared customs yet, which makes sense. I have this irrational fear that they're all going to get lost and I'll have to reship all of them. Australia's customs system eludes me.
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Mar. 12th, 2021 12:27 pm
Johnny Depp and Coffee Apps
As you all may have remembered I made a post about my Johnny Depp fansite from when I was 16. Well, my dad just figured out how to make websites fitted for mobile. He was so excited and happy to have his "app" that I offered to host it on my embarrassing website. I see him now compulsively checking "his" website and I was thinking about buying him his own domain as a gift.
Anyway, if you're on mobile here it is. It'll still work on desktop but it'll be sad looking.
Anyway, if you're on mobile here it is. It'll still work on desktop but it'll be sad looking.
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I went ahead and re subscribed to Hulu and I remembered the HBO Max password. I've been thoroughly obsessed with Westworld (I'm late, I know.) I like Westworld a lot but I wish they kept the story more contained.
( Spoilers for seasons 1-3 of Westworld ) Anyway, I'm definitely going to have to incorporate elements of Westworld in a Twilight fic sometime.
( Spoilers for seasons 1-3 of Westworld ) Anyway, I'm definitely going to have to incorporate elements of Westworld in a Twilight fic sometime.
