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January 9, 2009
Weather now: 1st decent cold of January.
Internal Temp: 97.6
BP: 100/68
Pulse: 92
Cholesterol: 185
Weight: Wii says 142 or so

November 8, 2007
Weather: Cool consistently for the last few days
Internal Temperature: 98
BP: 110/80
Cholesterol: 200
Weight: 142

This compares with:
cholesterol: 175.
Weight probably 144.
Temperature was 99.4
pulse 92, and
blood pressure 118/70
in September/August

In other news, not much going on. The guy is coming today to fix the hole in the drywall. This was from the leak in the pipes. It seems to be fixed. I'm figuring we'll eventually have to redo the plumbing with PVC through the attic, but it's hard to make that investment after one leak. I think the guy said something like $3200, 3500?
Work goes on. Anime Night is 2nite. Hopefully they'll come. Hopefully the EQ will work.
Need to fix the screen door latch. Hopefully this weekend.
DnD games are fun. My halfling cleric can be dull sometimes. I'll consider a paladin. A Lawful Good character might have difficulties getting along with a couple of the chaotic neutral character. Hm.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/21975662/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/21975662/ Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:10:39 PST So far the woes include a leaky toilet that leaked for enough time to go through the wall and into the carpet. Laundry piling up. Hope to nip that in the bud today. People stressed at work. Getting sick. Need to fix dinning room chairs so we can sit in them.
But Christmas work party is coming up. And it seems like we know what's happening with the toilet. Things are overall doing well.
I gotta Christmas shop today. Much to do.
<3

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]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/21243327/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/21243327/ Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:50:47 PDT Closing was kinda neat. We met the old owners who had lived there all their life. They told us about a few quirks of the house. The Weatheringtons.
House, house, house...

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14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOUR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Red/green or blue

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING/PROPOSED TO AT?
Yard

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? Mostly Propel. That Costco Rain stuff tastes funny, but when you buy a giant box of something, you gotta finish it. Costco Law.

17. FAVOURITE PIZZA TOPPING?
mushrooms. olives too.

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Show me a cinnamon sugar soft pretzel. That's been my craving of the month.

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
Whoa, that's like intense sushi there.

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
Can I say the gift of friendship?

22. DO YOU LIKE ANYBODY?
I like- with a little l- I like my coworkers. They is good peoples.

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
No such thing. Either you're really flexible or you snap your joints out of the socket- I saw that on tv one time.

24. FAVOURITE CLOTHES?
I'm fond of my shorts with the side pocket I can put my cell phone in.

26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
Oni n Fable.

27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
One is a Coward Cat and the other is a Socialasaurus

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
Doesn't that make good fiction?

29. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO TELL SOMEONE HOW MUCH THEY MEAN TO YOU?
Hand gestures? And hugs.

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED.
OK, I said it.

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Eh.

32. WHAT IS THE ONE WORD YOU CALL MOST OFTEN?
I call upon the word "situation" a lot.

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
Ryan Stiles and all that.

37. FIRST JOB?
Library page.

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
nah

41. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
Looking at other people's art and journals?

40. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
Wisdom teeth.

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
My pendants? And being helpful, I guess, my patrons.

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
cinnamon sugar pretzel.

45. HOW MANY KIttieS DO YOU WANT?
No more than 3 kitties.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/18703648/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/18703648/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:44:29 PDT Sometimes it's busy. Everybody works on holds, but the holds process drives me nuts. No green stickies. Back to the stone ages with the connected printer paper with the side tear strips-- a cart gets checked in and then the paper is cut. Each name is cut out and the stack of names is put on the cart of holds and sent out front (meaning a cart of holds can be checked in and there are no names attached for a while). Out front the names are rubber banded to the item--no tape. So the name paper slides and crumples and drives me nuts. Here's the other thing that drives me nuts. If people have multiple holds, they should be rubber banded together. If a group of holds exceeds rubberbanding, they can have their own pile at the end of the shelf. Rubber bands snap. The inefficient nature of the whole thing drives me nuts.
There's a CARD catalog in the back, the master file for all TEM items, including the stuff that gets checked in nowadays. Who knew libraries still made card catalog cards? That doesn't drive me nuts because it's so cute and quaint. If they ever ditch the catalog, I'm hoping I can buy one of the smaller cabinets.
Oh.Andtheclaimreturnlistisn'trunonthecomputer. Eachclaimreturniswrittenonaslipandtheputinthe
claimreturnpileofslipsandIcan'ttalkaboutthisanymore
becauseIjustshortcircuitedmybrain.
so some things are a page out of 1987, but overall, I'm actually pretty happy.
We are searching for a home to buy. Finding something just right may be a difficult task. We're picky people. Don't like trying to find a mortgage. Comparing everybody sounds like a lot of work.
Lots of business. Father's Day coming up. I better not forget.
Throat hurts. I think it's from talking a lot today. I hope.

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[x] Likes her job so far.
[x] Whines about working 8 hour days.
[x] Worries excessively about thing that may or may not happen.
[ ] Has a nose made of garnet.
[ ] Likes to do laundry.
[x] Is satisfied when laundry is done.
[ ] enjoys watermelon.
[ ] enjoys Teavana fancy tea.
[x] regrets buying fancy tea.
[x] Will stick to plain black and plain green tea from now on.
[x] The price of 100% pure maple syrup is too high.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/18252419/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/18252419/ Sat, 10 May 2008 05:48:29 PDT
Do you like blue cheese? Few cheeses exist I do like.

Have you ever smoked heroin? Dear god no! Those are majestic, beautiful birds.

Do you own a gun? Maybe soon.

What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? According to the website, they can add in cranberry juice, so I might do that with some diet lemon-lime.

Favorite Christmas Song? Syphonic version of Sleigh Ride

What do you prefer to drink in the morning? light cran-ras

Can you do push ups? the real kind, almost but not quite.

What's your favorite piece of jewelry? I like my crystal key pendant. But I guess I should say my wedding band.

Favorite hobby? There's no one. They come in phases. Today's phase is knitting.

Do you work with people who idolize you? Well, job hasn't started yet, so they haven't had time for idolization.

Do you have A.D.D.? No, I can get pretty moody and whiny sometimes, though.

What's one trait that you hate about yourself? I don't really like it when I get extra moody and whiny.

Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment ~~~
1) Is there a better way to describe the things I describe?
2) There's a bird on the feeder but Oni's in the other room.
3) Today's my last volunteer day. What file to do?

Name 3 things you bought yesterday... 2 things bought for me are lunch at P.F. Chang's (melon shrimp), and admission to the Florida Aquarium.

Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? water, diet coke, light juice. You ever drink those $3 fancy juices from the produce department? They is yummy. I got a couple when they came out with a coupon. Now I'm thinking I'll get one from Costco.

Current worry right now? DEAR GOD, NEW JOB, Gyyaaaah! Should I prepare somehow?

Current hate right now? Animal abusers, and yes hate is a strong word, and I hate them. When they make killing legal, I'm going after Homeless Guy With Too Skinny Dog. One look at that dog and you'll want to kill him too. He's just using it for sympathy.

Favorite place to be? with E

How did you bring in the New Year? Walked out on the golf course in the back yard and watched other people's fireworks go off.

Where would you like to go on vacation? Japan. San Fran. New York.

Name three [four] people who will complete this? Rica might after she reads Toren's.

Who's answer do you want to read the most? I've already read Uncle's, so I'll be wanting to read Rica's.

What color shirt are you wearing? Tan. It's very blah, but it goes with the long green shorts I like.

Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Not if they're too satiny.

Can you whistle? Sorta.

Favorite color? green

Would you be a pirate? I have a sanitation issue with that proposal.

What songs do you sing in the shower? Stuff I hear on American Idol. Random stuff too.

Favorite girl's name? Caliope

Favorite boy's name? Fable. He's a boy, right?

What's in your pocket right now? Eventually there will be a cell phone.

Last thing that made you laugh? Something Eric said to calm me down.

Best bed sheets as a child? White with blue and pink flowers. Fancy flowers, not cartoony at all.

Worst injury you've ever had? wrist fracture. The elbow fracture was really small. But the time I stepped on a nail was pretty intense.

Do you love where you live? That's a touchy question. I wanna move and have my privacy again.

How many TV's do you have in your house? Not my house, but there are 4 I guess.

What is your favorite book? Dragonsong, Anne McCaffrey.

What is your favorite candy? Does Godiva count? No? I like Rittersport too, but if we're talking plain old candy, peanut butter m&m's.

What song do you want played at your funeral? Safety Dance

What were you doing 12 AM last night? fretting about finding a place to live

What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Young adult programming.

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]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/16909419/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/16909419/ Sat, 16 Feb 2008 05:53:47 PST
The first ten people who reply to this journal entry will enter a deep trance and they will follow a strange and exhilarating journey into the sub-subconscious, whereupon they will relive their most beloved memory over and over. Once awake, they will not be compelled to reply out of any sense of superstition or guilt. No, instead they will reply of their own free will, should they so desire to reply at all. The only thing they will have to pass on is a general vibe of satisfaction and good will, and this they will do so when they are ready, with no time limit.
Oh, and here's my favorite deviations from my friends:

Rica: Mid-winter's Dream. It has a pie-related passage. I enjoy your story/prose.

Toren: [link] There's too many to choose from, but this caught my eye--something a little more subdued, gentle, a different kind of expression than the usual.

By the way, I've been working on a blog on blogger, Happy Shiny Library dot blogspot, something that I am going to keep nice and upbeat--If I move far away, I want to have something to show my mom with pictures of how life is going.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/16339656/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/16339656/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:57:10 PST At first I thought, "Oh, Aunt Judy!", and then my thoughts turned toward Dad and the other two aunts and Grandma. Especially Dad. He has had to be Middle Man in this group of arguing sisters, so now he is working double time. And he's making all the phone calls that need to be made to family, her friends, the mortition, the preacher, all that. And he is doing all the arrangements (it's a cremation. but some family want a closed casket. Joy, now that's more money). And he might have to be doing all the paying. And this he can handle, although he might be needing a loan. But what makes it the most stressful is that nobody is showing their appreciation for Dad pulling all the weight. So that's pretty sucky. I don't like to see Mom and Dad so stressed. I hope the sisters will behave and not fight at the funeral. They are not on speaking terms. And somehow, even though Aunt Judy didn't have much, there's a little war for certain things she did have, or so I've been told. It's like everybody is overreacting to everything, so I don't know how really wound up people are. Ach, I get wound up and stressed just wondering how wound up and stressed people are. But we visited Aunt Nancy and Grandma last night, and they seemed to be in good spirits, no grumbles or bitter words, so then I think everything will be ok after all. Well it will be ok! Whatever comes, it can be dealt with. This is not the end of the world.
I can't wait for Friday to be over with, and things can settle back to normal.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/16250684/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/16250684/ Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:01:21 PST It is strange getting used to no dog being here. His stuff is cleared out. No BARK BARK BARK at random times. No more dog walking. I was the walker since I like the exercise. Now it's solo. And without a Doberman pincher at my side, Eric is less inclined to let me walk after dark. And that kind of sucks. I don't want to switch to mornings again. I don't want to go out in the sun (ever since Dad had a major bout of skin cancer, I'm super paranoid about the sun and my shoulders). So I have to do 5:30 pm ish, which is an awkward time, but no biggie.
Now back to trying to prep myself for librarianhood. And the search for a job. Looks like everybody is looking for a job. I really wanted to get something in Richland or Lexington county, South Carolina, but I don't know...there's not a ton of Librarian I openings, but I have to be patient.
I think I'd like to eventually switch to vlogging. Maybe. One day. I did a really lame and spastic youtube video. If you search for jekyll island and savannah, you'll see it.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/15858419/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/15858419/ Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:39:17 PST Working on a project for History and Genealogy--making computer records for newspaper clippings from '70's and '80's. Mostly stuff about new community additions and rezoning. But every once in a while there is a gem. For Balm, there was a story that was basically somebody's memoirs of growing up in Balm, which was cracker country in the old days. A boy had to bury a dead, poisoned donkey. They dug a moderately deep hole, and pitch him in, pile on the dirt. But in a very unexpected turn of events, the donkey explodes. The boys are shocked and go tell Auntie. Auntie says the boys are fools for burying a poisoned donkey before it had a chance to "ripen", and of course it would explode.
Of course.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/15417036/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/15417036/ Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:49:09 PST Weather: Cool consistently for the last few days
Internal Temperature: 98
BP: 110/80
Cholesterol: 200
Weight: 142

This compares with:
cholesterol: 175.
Weight probably 144.
Temperature was 99.4
pulse 92, and
blood pressure 118/70
in September/August

Why has my cholesterol gone up? Not enough oatmeal? Too much trans or sat fats? It will be interesting to see what it will be in December, when I donate blood again.
I give up on DiaryLand. What with the maybe-you'll-connect, maybe-not, buy-a-membership-and-all-will-be-well thing, I get too impatient. I've saved the entries to a file.
I have finished most of my class assignments, and now I work on finding work. Where with work? There is only one position open in the Richland-Lexington area: Cooper Branch Librarian I. I begin to prepare, trying to think about the interview questions and my position in the grand library scheme of things. I think the position will close before my application is processed, though.
Eric has hurt his back, and I'm worried.
We are DnDing with South Shore Library peoples. Spool will be a gnome thief that will most likely be the first one killed, but perhaps Spool will fight the good fight anyway. The adventure begins on Monday.
I'm tempted to theme park with Megan after Thanksgiving, but we've only just Sea Worlded a few months ago, and that was more than enough.
Has the Holiday Season always started right after Halloween? At least Eric actually has something in mind for Christmas-- Star Wars Lego for Wii. I'm interested in the Wii Fit, but will it get a little boring after a few days? I have to remember that the Wii is technically my Christmas present from Eric. Best Christmas present ever.
Mom saw Shell Point house yard, and the old fashioned hibiscus with flowers that are more like bells. She remarked that in her and Dad's childhood, they would take the flower, pull of the back, and suck the nectar out. Interesting. I'll have to try that one day.
I should post the pumpkin. It was pretty fun to do.

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1. Who was your first prom date?
never been to prom either

2. Who was your first roommate?
e

3. What was your first alcoholic drink?
That fruity thing in Ybor. I think it had rum with cranberry?

4. What was your first job?
page

5. What was your first car?
volvo of spotted white

6. Who was the first person you text messaged today?
Texting costs money

7. Who is the first person you thought of this morning?
Eric's grandmother, Baba, who will be staying over here for a couple days. (Had to tidy guest bathroom).

8. Who was your first grade teacher?
Ms. Johnson? Or Johnston. One was K, one way first.

9. Where did you go on your first ride on an airplane?
San Francisco

10. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was with you?
I have never done that either

11. Who was your first best friend and are you still friends with them?
Beverly Pope; nah, but I'd love to know what she's up to nowadays. She was always bubbly.

12. Where was your first sleep over?
neighbors

14. Whose wedding were you in the first time?
Does not apply

15. What is the first thing you do in the morning
Alarm clock check, sit up and adjust, potty, bagel, email.

16. What was the first concert you ever went to?
American Idol

17. First tattoo or piercing?
9th grade ears piercing, which did not work out until 11th grade piercing. I tattoo not.

18. First foreign country you went to?
Canada, other side of the falls.

19. First crush?
Robert S. from 3rd-ish grade.

20. When was your first detention?
First and only in Kindergarten, when hair was pulled and I kept telling Beverly to stop. Had to stay behind when class watched library film strip.

21. What was the first state you lived in?
FL

22. Who was the first person to break your heart?
I don't know...has my heart been broken?

I like to make up my own questions too.

*. When did you first realize that soft baked pretzels were way tastier than the crunchy sort?
This discover did not come until it was too late.

*. Which came first, chicken or egg?
Proto chicken was born out of the sea

*. What's the first thing you think of when you are presented with a fir standing in the first lady's first fur?
Christmas

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/13842900/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/13842900/ Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:07:54 PDT [link]
but all and all, all is well. I will be weller with Deathly Hallows, hopefully coming in today.

]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/13224236/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/13224236/ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:36:25 PDT In other news, I have an early birthday present- a tablet. It lets me draw on the computer, so spif it is. I made a little felt pillowcase for it so it can sleep peacefully when it is not in use, or maybe I almost thought I nicked it and I want to be nice to it now.
This summer is Genealogy and some possibly computer-related class. I couldn't tell you what it's about because so far the professor has been a little in the class neglect category.
Hours logged into FFXII? 113 since Christmas.
Summer has brought a greater peace, free of baby screams.

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What are you and how sure are you of this?
List at least three lessons you have learned in life:
List you favorite piece of clothing and what it means to you:
Describe a better system or division of government that you would like to see in place:
What skill (that you do not already possess) would you like to learn?
Why eat white bread when wheat is better for you?
Do you eat what you should be eating?
Do you eat what you want to be eating?
Which is more important?
How many hours of sleep do you get on Mondays? Fridays?
Do you look forward to the apocalypse?
What childhood toy/game do you often have fond memories of?
What is it that you seek?
How will you find what you seek?
What is the value of your opinion?
Do you wish you could be more vegetarian for ethical reasons?
If you had to kill your own food, would you have less meat?
Do you put much stock in aromatherapy?
Do you put much stock in karma?
Name a sacrifice you have made:
Does praise for good work make you push harder to be/do better?
Is it okay to wear a jacket or coat inside your own home when you aren't going anywhere?
Do you feel enough is enough, the actor for Harry Potter is getting too old and needs replacing?
If it smells okay, surely it is alright to eat, yes or no:
Are you susceptible to obsession?
Christianity is totally fruitless and destructive, true or false:
Does your mind deceive you?
Do you deceive others?
Can you be a mature adult when you have to be?
What law do you wish could be eliminated?
Do you fear being judged?
Does it concern you that Ann Rice turned Christian?
Share your greatest laundry secret:
Better 1? Better 2? ]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/5724976/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/5724976/ Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:34:03 PDT ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/3119524/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/3119524/ Fri, 13 Aug 2004 20:49:54 PDT ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/3055367/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/3055367/ Fri, 13 Aug 2004 20:43:53 PDT It was on March 5th that I started going out with ~contrarian. And yesterday was August 5th. We'll be moving in on the 14th, and from then on, my address with be in Ruskin. ]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/2641607/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/2641607/ Sat, 12 Jun 2004 06:32:56 PDT In other news, my father drives me crazy, but I suppose that's not exactly news. I can't wait till I get to share a place with the man I love. He might be kin too. Or partly so. ]]> ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1873931/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1873931/ Thu, 19 Feb 2004 18:23:07 PST ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1786203/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1786203/ Tue, 03 Feb 2004 03:33:46 PST ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1724858/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1724858/ Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:01:28 PST ~Nikashel http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1598665/ http://Nikashel.deviantart.com/journal/1598665/ Mon, 29 Dec 2003 10:53:48 PST ~Nikashel