| la vie du tigre |
[May. 13th, 2012|09:19 pm] |
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My mother made me and my sister into quite frankly astonishing people. You all should be jealous.
So, an update on the state of the tiger. Still going on: the new job (ticket monkey at a help desk), living arrangements (with ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif?v=92.1) stephwolf, ariklion, kiba_wolf_pup, and Seto).
Changed: did get officially dumped by the absent fox in February, but been going out with a local bear for the past month or so. Trying to get him to come to furmeets and such but he's a bit on the antisocial side. (Also, well, not a furry.)
Working four ten-hour shifts, having three days off a week, and still working on getting used to it. On a longer work day, the more likely I am to come home worn out. And you all already know how unmotivated I tend to be on days off. I half think six six-hour shifts or so might be better for me as I am, but we'll see how things go.
Haven't felt as productive as lately. (Do I always say that?)
Haven't been making much progress on the weight gain. (I know I always say that.)
Haven't been reading near enough. (Though I have read Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality at least twice through in the past couple of months. If you are even remotely of a Ravenclaw turn of mind you ought to read it.)
Tried to get new windows and paint for the house. Couldn't get the credit. I have a decent score, but a lousy history—my delinquency on my student loan from back when I was poor, though that should fall off the report by the end of the year, and also this thing we still have to work out where it says we didn't pay our mortgage for all of 2010...
Anyway. Off to see what else I can get done before I ought to get to bed. Night, all. |
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| Tiger's update |
[Dec. 23rd, 2011|07:21 pm] |
Today was my last day of work at the hospital. I did get the new job, and was actually offered a considerably higher salary than was advertised for the job... all told I'll be making about 20% more than what I've been making lately.
Hopefully the job itself turns out well. It starts 3 Jan, so I have a week off between now and then. Not sure if I'll do anything special with the time... |
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| 毎日 |
[Dec. 5th, 2011|10:57 pm] |
I don't feel emotions the way you do. I will tell you this ahead of time.
Passions are fleeting and not to be relied on. They can be replaced with the stronger, more durable ties of loyalty and service.
But, sometimes more than that is required. |
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[Dec. 1st, 2011|11:06 pm] |
Kept thinking of things I wanted to post here over the past days... and now that I get to sit down and write, it's all gone poof.
Anyway. Laziness continues. Much sleep would be nice.
I did eventually hear back about the other job. Have my second interview next week. We'll see how it goes.
Started buying some Christmas gifts... still have a few I ought to be working on figuring out.
Oh, I did start work on that website I said I'd start on, about one of my worlds. Not much there yet, so not posting the link yet. I think it has potential ... though it is a bit weird to be putting things down in black and white. Will have to hold on to being brave. |
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| tacos, delicious tacos |
[Nov. 25th, 2011|09:05 pm] |
Quiet furmeet tonight, as usual around the holidays.
Was craving tacos. Made sushi instead. Was not a success. Craved tacos more. Too lazy to bother makin' 'em.
Now, no longer cravin' so much. But it'd've been nice to have 'em. |
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| Thanksgivin' |
[Nov. 24th, 2011|09:46 pm] |
Spent most of today on colorin' a pic of Ralph and Frank. Really likin' how it's comin' out. Still got some changes to make, but should be postin' it up soon.
Feel like I've been lazy a lot lately. I still blame the dark. Would be nice to sleep so much more... |
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[Nov. 23rd, 2011|09:20 pm] |
stephwolf made Thanksgiving dinner. Many thanks to him, I am now over-stuffeded tiger. Oonf.
I did hear back about the job. They wanted me to call about another interview next week. Tried calling for the past couple days, haven't been able to reach the lady about it, left messages. Maybe she went on vacation? Who knows.
I am sleepydead. Might try to nap for a bit but it's late enough it might end up being sleep for the night. No worries... I don't have to work tomorrow! |
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| gets me every time |
[Nov. 22nd, 2011|10:47 pm] |
[The Magi on the road to Bethlehem]
O~ star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect light
[At the entrance to the stable, by way of introduction:]
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts, we traverse afar
Field and fountain, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Moor and mountain, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Following~ yonder star
Yonder star
Come, they told me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
A newborn king to see, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
To lay before the king, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
So to honor Him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
When we come
[First Magus. The background scene changes to that of the Triumphal Entry.]
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Ceasing never, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Over us all to reign~
All to reign
[Second Magus]
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a deity nigh
Prayer and praising, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
All men raising, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Worship Him~, God on high
God on high
[Third Magus. The background scene passes from Passion to crucifixion to burial.]
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing, sighing, pa rum pum pum pum
Bleeding, dying, pa rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
Stone-cold tomb
[Mary in tears. The background scene is the sealed tomb, and passes from day to night to day as:]
Little baby, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I have no gift to bring, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
That's fit to give a king, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
On my drum?
[The background scene passes from day to night to day again.]
Mary nodded, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I played my drum for him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
I played my best for him, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Then he smiled at me, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Me and my drum.
[The stone is rolled away and the Man comes out.]
Glorious now behold him arise
King and God and sacrifice
Hallelujah, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Hallelujah, pa-rum-pum-pum-pum
Rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum
Sounds through the earth and skies
Earth and skies |
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| 夢 |
[Nov. 21st, 2011|09:09 pm] |
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Dreamed last night I met an icebear. Cuddly... and such... but no personality. Decided to think of johndice2012 instead, who is also cuddly.
People keep asking if I've heard about the job. I still haven't been thinking about it myself; getting less and less interested in it overall anyway. If anything, I'd like an even quieter job than I have now... not one where I'd have to spend a lot of time on the phone. Frf.
Pondering what to get roommates and special folks and family for Christmas. Only have ideas for a couple of them so far.
Added a deontesque element to my to-do list, so I can quantify the things I ought to be doing first... and then do them first. I still tend to set myself more than I can apply myself to a day... but now I don't feel so bad about it.
Kind of silly, maybe.
Anyway. Time for dinner. I may just make me some deliciamous tacos.
Love to you all. |
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| Weekends |
[Nov. 20th, 2011|09:00 pm] |
Keep starting here and erasing. Not sure what my motive is.
'Quo animo ea feram quae geruntur,' I think it was. All right then.
Just got done shaving my face. Was getting tired of the mustache not long after I started wearing it, but was obligated to for a while. I might want to try the beard again later but for now we're starting from scratch.
Had my hair cut yesterday. I've lost a lot of pride in my appearance lately, chiefly in regards to my hair. I haven't been able to cut it myself in a while and nobody else who cuts it has a decent idea how to handle it. In particular, since it isn't straight hair, it tends to get unruly-looking when cut too short, and to pull together showing patches of scalp. I think the biggest problem though is just that it makes my head look the wrong shape. It distresses me to see my head look as round as it does when others cut it.
When I think about it, anyway. I try not to, since I'm working on not dwelling on things. But even when I'm not thinking about it: I've lost a lot of pride in my appearance.
But yeah, went to get my hair cut with my roommate Seto yesterday. Before that, went to lunch with him at Cafe Athens, stuffing myself on σπανακόπιτα and φαλάφελ.
He's a sweetheart.
Usually I plan my meals every week ahead of time. This week I threw out all those plans and just went for stuff at random. Somehow ended up spending a lot more for what I think wasn't even as much. I've been spending a bit too much in general, really... been carrying too much in my bank account, I guess, when I really ought to be more careful with the upcoming holidays and shortness of pay from the time off. Enh... we'll see how it goes.
Love you all. |
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