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see more Lolcats and funny pictures
October 12, 2009
October 3, 2009
October 1, 2009
New Inuyasha Episodes!
Tomorrow, there will be new Inuyasha anime episodes for the first time in years!
Hulu is hosting Inuyasha. It looks like the entire series is on there. If you've already seen these episodes, then check this out! After October 3, there will be new Inuyasha eps on there too!
September 30, 2009
Alice in Wonderland
This looks promising! Many folks easily forget just how madcap(pun intended) Lewis Carrol's stories really are. However, I am hoping that Tim Burton will keep in mind that these stories were written to entertain a child.
June 2, 2009
We hope you had a happy Memorial Day.
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April 14, 2009
Treed Vampire: a comic
Click the image above to see it properly.
This vampire is just not having a good afternoon. First he ticked off a unicorn by trying to eat it. Then he stomped on the werewolf’s tail while he was chasing a rabbit. After that he woke an owl when he jostled her nest.
He’s going to need every ounce of his considerable speed to escape once he is out of that tree. ;)
April 13, 2009
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter!
If you click the image above, it will take you to see a larger version.
I hope God blesses you and yours this year and always. :)
April 9, 2009
More Quizzes
You Are 61% Creative |
 You are beyond creative. You are a true artist - even if it's not in the conventional sense of the word. You love creating for its own sake, and you find yourself quite inspired at times. |
I love making something unique as long as it is also nice. It can be nearly anything, too.
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Your Gemstone is Amethyst |
 Dignified, impressive, and wise. You have a deeply spiritual soul |
I don't know about that. I seek wisdom, but most days feel pretty darn silly. :P
Then again, the Biblical definition of wisdom is definitely not about feelings. Wisdom is a way of life, in more ways than one. It is about thinking things through, intelligently applying your knowledge to do what you know is right in God's sight, and relying on God.
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Your Nail Polish Color is Purple |
 How you're unique: You are artistic and expressive Why your style rocks: You pay special attention to color and fabrics What this color says about you: "I'm creative and know how to take care of myself" |
Purple nail polish is fun. :) You do have to be careful what you wear it with though. It's easy to make it look weird.
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Your Word is "Love" |
 You see life as possibility to form deep connections with a few people. Relationships are the center of your world, and you always take time to bond with those you love. You are caring and giving. You enjoy helping those you love. And when it comes to romantic love, you feel passionately ... even in a very long term relationship. |
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Your Cupcake Says You Are Lovable |
 At parties, you tend to be a social butterfly. You enjoy making conversation and making sure everyone is having fun. You hardly have any restraint. You only hold yourself back when absolutely necessary. The most important thing in your life is love. You are laid back, flexible, and easy to get along with. To know you is to care for you. |
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You Are a Lynx |
 You are a quiet observer of the world around you. Your wisdom comes from listening carefully. You've always been extra sensitive and aware. And it's made it difficult for you to fit in. You see past people's outward personas. You are able to penetrate a stranger's soul. What you've learned about people is both beautiful and ugly. And you keep these secrets to yourself. |
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The Chocolate Oracle Says You're Creative |
 You are unique, creative, and fascinating. You don't do what's expected of you. You go for what's unknown and uncharted. You are lively, goofy, and a total blast. You're incredibly happy, and you always are lifting spirits. You love to be in love. You crave romance, whether you're single or not. You feel lost when you don't feel passion... you need someone to adore. |
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You Color Your Life With Subtle Coolness |
 You are a full of grace and peace. You don't let yourself get worked up. You tend to be a bit reserved. You only speak when you really have something to say. You aspire to a lot in life, and you're quietly working on your plan to take over the world. |
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You Are Basil |
 You are a mild mannered person. People feel naturally calm around you. You are warm hearted and loving. You have a close knit circle of friends and family. You have the courage to be who you are in life, even if others disagree. You're proud of your uniqueness. You are good at caring for and healing others. You are naturally soothing. |
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You Are a Salty Person |
 When it comes to snacks, you're more likely to grab a bag of chips over a bag of cookies. There's a good chance you're male (men prefer salty snacks)... Or at least, you feel very comfortable in male dominated environments. Your taste tends to be complex, sophisticated, and adult. You tend to crave your favorite restaurant meal... or mom's cooking. |
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You Are "Wow"! |
 You are a firecracker. You're completely unpredictable. You love a good adventure, and you're always up to something a little crazy. You love surprising people and defying expectations. It's great to see the shock on someone's face. You are alert and ready to act. You know opportunities don't come often, so you jump on anything that comes along. |
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Your Easter Egg Says You Are Religious |
 You are a deeply spiritual and passionate person. Easily moved, you feel emotions strongly and clearly. You are compassionate, loving, and kind. People feel inspired by your strength and convictions. |
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You Are a Pegasus |
 You are a perfectionist, with an eye for beauty. You know how to live a good life - and you rarely deviate from your good taste. While you aren't outgoing, you have excellent social skills. People admire you and feel very comfortable around you. |
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You Are: 50% Dog, 50% Cat |
 You are a nice blend of cat and dog. You're playful but not too needy. And you're friendly but careful. And while you have your moody moments, you're too happy to stay upset for long. |
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You Can Be Deeply Passionate Sometimes |
 You are a loner, and you're fine with that. You find the most fulfillment in solitude. And you never feel more lonely than when you're in a crowd. You fall in love with ease and confidence. Even if you've had bad experiences in the past, each new love is a reason to start completely over. You are deeply passionate about several things in your life. You're not passionate about much... and the few passions you have are truly obsessions. Your sense of humor is intellectual and obscure. |
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March 17, 2009
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
I hope you're having a good one! I thought this quiz about the occasion and the history of Ireland was pretty cool.
Enjoy!
Potioneering Madness :D
I ran across this silly generator during a search trawl. :)
This was my result....
| The Potion Maker |
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| rebehmium is a cloudy, frangible gold solid pulled from the blood of an ostrich. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
Mom got this one when we used an old username of hers...
| The Potion Maker |
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| salarium is a cloudy, porous grey solid drained from the bones of a sphinx. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
Together, we got THIS!
| The Potion Maker |
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| salarium is a cloudy, porous grey solid drained from the bones of a sphinx. |
| rebehmium is a cloudy, frangible gold solid pulled from the blood of an ostrich. |
| Mixing salarium with rebehmium causes a violent chemical reaction, producing a milky ochre potion which gives the user protection from twisted plans. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
I ran Grandmother's username through the generator too. We all think it is cool that her result includes a colour she really likes.
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| uvaldeowlium is a cloudy, lumpy purple solid created from the leaves of a narcissus bush. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
Combining this with Mom's result yielded us another interesting potion!
| The Potion Maker |
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| uvaldeowlium is a cloudy, lumpy purple solid created from the leaves of a narcissus bush. |
| salarium is a cloudy, porous grey solid drained from the bones of a sphinx. |
| Mixing uvaldeowlium with salarium causes a violent chemical reaction, producing a milky opalescent potion which gives the user protection from death. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
I combined my result with Grandmother's. This is what came out.
| The Potion Maker |
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| uvaldeowlium is a cloudy, lumpy purple solid created from the leaves of a narcissus bush. |
| rebehmium is a cloudy, frangible gold solid pulled from the blood of an ostrich. |
| Mixing uvaldeowlium with rebehmium causes a violent chemical reaction, producing a milky sky blue potion which gives the user protection from angry glares. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
| The Potion Maker |
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| shushanium is a milky, runny lavender gel obtained from the bile of a sphinx. |
| uvaldeowlium is a cloudy, lumpy purple solid created from the leaves of a narcissus bush. |
| Mixing shushanium with uvaldeowlium causes a violent chemical reaction, producing a translucent orange potion which gives the user the power of x-ray vision. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
I also used a retired username.
| The Potion Maker |
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| ladyowlshadowium is a milky, runny red gel distilled from the muscles of a wolf. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
| The Potion Maker |
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| ladyowlshadowium is a milky, runny red gel distilled from the muscles of a wolf. |
| salarium is a cloudy, porous grey solid drained from the bones of a sphinx. |
| Mixing ladyowlshadowium with salarium causes a violent chemical reaction, producing a translucent grey potion which gives the user the power of incredible speed. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
| The Potion Maker |
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| ladyowlshadowium is a milky, runny red gel distilled from the muscles of a wolf. |
| uvaldeowlium is a cloudy, lumpy purple solid created from the leaves of a narcissus bush. |
| Mixing ladyowlshadowium with uvaldeowlium causes a violent chemical reaction, producing a translucent purple potion which gives the user the power of transfiguration. |
| Yet another fun meme brought to you by rfreebern |
March 13, 2009
New Trend in Anime? I sure hope so!
Yesterday, I found out that Bandai Entertainment has opened a new channel on Youtube to showcase a few of their products. Right now, they've got many hours worth of one series called Code Geass as well as samples of others, including the famous Gundam Wing. I've never seen those and as such can't vouch for it, but this way anybody can check it out easily. :) Since this is the copyright owners uploading it, people can watch it without guilt or worry. I hope other companies will consider showcasing their wares this way. It would draw in new people who like to try before they buy. Being unable to do that is why more people haven't gotten into anime. They had to rely on mere written reviews and just plain being in the right place at the right time.
February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day '09 by ~Rebehm
I hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones.
January 15, 2009
Beautiful Dreams Emerging in a Tide of Song
I’ve been on a bit of a Sailor Moon kick lately, because I am writing a prequel to the comic Mom and I did. Someone also made a Poser outfit meant to look like the senshi uniform. I‘ve also had fun with that. I’m going to try making a skirt that looks more like the one in the anime to go with the rest of it, as well as the jewelry to go with it. I’m also trying to make Usagi’s hair. If I can make it work in Poser, I’ll make it available for download, ditto for the skirt and the jewelry.
Yes, I know I have a form of the hair to work with. However, I’d like a somewhat more realistic version to go with my style and figured that someone else might also like this option. They’re actually coming out reasonably well. If nothing prevents me, I may try making Naru’s hair too. I like Naru and wouldn‘t mind doing a picture of her sometime. She’s a sweet character.
I’ve even got an image done of ChibiUsa’s (for want of a better word) buddy Pegasus done! I’ve wanted to portray him for awhile now. I am especially happy with how his mane came out. To see a larger version, click on the thumbnail.
"Beautiful Dream Emerging"
This time, I painted his mane and tail. It wasn’t as tough to do as I had thought it would be. The main thing is making sure that the hair is flowing where you want it to. Imagining that the hair is water pouring over the character’s scalp helps with envisioning how it should behave.
I worked on this while listening to songs from the Eighties. "Glory of Love", "Kyrie", "Mad About You", "That’s What It Takes", and others seemed appropriate.
One set of lyrics in particular evoked some musings on the nature of love and why people admire the knights in old legends and fairytales.
The chorus from Peter Cetera‘s “Glory of Love” echoes two beautiful dreams. It embodies many maidens' dreams of true love and it evokes many a man’s desire to be heroic.
“I am a man who will fight for your honour.
I’ll be the hero that you’re dreaming of.
We’ll live forever, knowing together that we did it all for the glory of love.”
I’ll be the hero that you’re dreaming of.
We’ll live forever, knowing together that we did it all for the glory of love.”
What’s even better about these dreams is that, with God, they can come true.
Another theme that comes to mind is this: Do lovers love each other enough to stand beside each other in spite of opposition?
It’s a reoccurring theme in classic literature as well as Sailor Moon. It keeps you wondering if the story will end well, doesn‘t it?
They are similar in that they are both born from choices. You decide to whom and what you will be faithful to.
You make this choice every time you have the chance to be kind or to be cruel.
You are not born with the knight’s creed inscribed in your heart and mind. You decide if you are a knight or not.
I know real knights like this exist and that they‘re every bit as inspiring as their written counter-parts. I’ve met a few. :)
As Dawn comes, Memories of the Night Fade into the Morning Light
In other news, I read the Twilight series, because they had been recommended to me in several places I like to visit and had been told that this series of books was a great romantic tale. I wasn’t impressed with Twilight. It isn’t my thing at all. I felt they were too much like someone’s messed-up romantic fantasies and not enough real story. I ad been told these books get better as the go along. I have read books that weren’t wonderful at first but got a lot smoother, more intelligent, and more enjoyable as they went along. Not so with Twilight. The writing itself got a bit better towards the end, but the story just got less and less family friendly as it went along.
Mom says her literary forums think they are very poorly written too, so it’s not just my opinion.
The characterizations especially left much to be desired.
Take the vampire Edward for example.
His selfishness was being explained away in ways that, as we often say around here, wouldn’t hold water.
He was very rude to Bella when he met her. Officially, this is because he is close to attacking her in the classroom. Later he goes on (several times!) about how Bella seeks him out when it’s the other way around. He only protects her when he has no excuse not to, he is going to gain something from it, or when her father and the local Native American tribe will come after him if he doesn’t. He didn’t bother to research what would happen to her when they had a kid before actually fathering said child, even though he knew that she could easily die.
Edward kept getting angry every time she didn’t do whatever he wanted or even if she merely spoke to another guy about neutral topics like school assignments, the weather, and how gym class went, even early in the relationship when he was still being rude to her.
He led her on, dumped her, and then expected her to get back up with him when he finally waltzes back into town. He claimed he was letting her go, but he obviously still thinks he owns her. He doesn’t seem to think he should be starting over, or mending his ways.
Edward’s behavior stemmed from selfishness.
That is not love.
He wanted to be with her but he didn’t respect her or truly love her. If he had really loved her, he would have wanted to take much better care of her. He would have been a lot more concerned about her feelings and safety.
Please consider 1 Corinthians chapter 13 which outlines the nature of love. I feel that it is relevant, since love builds you up, not tear you down.
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1 Corinthians 13
1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12 Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
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Edward's behavior is not loving.
Love means caring about others. Love is wanting the best for the other person. Love means that you will look out for the other person’s interests. It also means being willing to let someone go if that person seeks to break ties, because by letting him go you are respecting his decisions.
I REALLY can’t condone his behavior. I don’t get why this mess is being held up as a romantic ideal. He’s an abusive jerk!
At least the actor who played Edward said he didn’t like the role. I was surprised the guy signed up for it at all, considering that the last role I saw him in he was playing a really nice guy. It may have been another case of the actor didn’t do his homework beforehand.
In real life, a relationship like Edward and Bella’s generally ends badly. I ended up witnessing one. Ultimately, the guy betrayed the girl. She wasn’t a nice person, but we did feel kinda sorry for her.
Whoof, needed to say that! It’s been awhile since I last read such an atrocious book. Even most of the fan fiction I’ve come across over the years hasn’t been this bad!
January 14, 2009
Another Round of Enthusiast Art Finds
This time, I felt like representing a few different stories as well as the usual. :)
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On the Road Again by *Wen-JR
I love what this gentleman has done with his lighting and texturing. The angle of the composition is dynamic. It looks as about as good as the movie did. :)
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Sailor Mercury by ~k-BOSE
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Sailor Jupiter by ~Lokklyn
Lokklyn's rendition of Sailor Jupiter is both cute and kinda unusual. She looks like a opaque glass figurine.
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::.Going Fishing.:: by =brigette
Even Link and Zelda like their down time. :)
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Indiana Jones card 239 by *icarus126
I really like this guy's character.
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mother by *EatToast
My little list just wouldn't be complete without a comic somewhere! So here's EatToast's take on the infamous confrontation scene. lol
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Sailor Moon II by =Giname
Sailor Saturn by *Giname
Giname did a great job with Hotaru's expression! She looks both formidable and gentle, not any easy balance to achieve. His watercolour technique is lovely.
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Sailor Soldiers by *soichiru-alan
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Muppet Music by *RobbVision
January 4, 2009
This is just CRAZY!
Not in the good way either."For those of you who haven’t heard the news yet, on February 10, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act comes into effect. One of the major changes that this program will bring into play is a mandate that everything sold for children 12 and younger will have to be tested for lead and phthalates, and anything that isn’t tested (or that fails) will be considered hazardous and cannot be sold. Read more about the CPSIA at the L.A. Times and some interesting blog commentary from the fashion industry.
For new products, this isn’t an issue at all and is in fact a good thing. Many products are already being screened with such tests, and those that are not will be required to begin such testing shortly or will be pulled from the market. In terms of safety for my children, I’m quite happy with the effects of this law on new products.
Where things get interesting is with used products. Consider your local resale and thrift shop. Currently, all of their secondhand children’s clothes will have to be tested for lead and phthalates. Given that many such stores aren’t high-income operations - many are nonprofits - these shops simply cannot afford to do the testing on the children’s clothes on their shelves.
So what happens? Most thrift shops are currently not accepting any children’s clothing at all. Sometime in the next month or so, all thrift shops will have to clear all of their children’s clothing from the shelves … and send them to the landfill.
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from Bookroom blog on the same issue"If changes are not made to CPSIA immediately, then we will see millions of items of children’s clothing, toys, and books destroyed because they can no longer be sold in the United States. Our already burdened budgets will be pushed to the extreme as soon as we are faced with a steep rise in the cost of children’s products, due both to the extreme costs of testing and the disappearance of thousands of products from the market. CPSIA doesn’t affect only toys. It also includes clothing and shoes, the very necessities of life.
Retailers will not be able to do their own testing. We are not permitted to buy equipment or test kits to evaluate our own products. Instead, we at Jacobsen Books would need to purchase testing for every copy of every children’s book in our inventory. Since lead testing costs $100-$400 per product, it’s obvious that we’ll no longer be able to carry $2 to $5 children’s books. Unless action is taken soon, our favorite corner in our little store will no longer invite children to come, look, read, and enjoy.
Back in 2007, we all read with horror about the lead contamination of products purchased from China by the biggest toy retailers in the country. Normally, we like to see the punishment fit the crime, but in this case it looks like the biggest offenders will be rewarded by the progressive elimination of their smaller competitors."
Whoever wrote this law clearly has not had to live the way a number of folks have had to. Sure it isn't a huge problem if you're rich and your kids like what is on the racks at the retailers. Never mind that many families have to budget their funds or might want to dress their sons and daughters more traditionally. Never mind the current depression! Never mind that many little girls like pretty dresses better than jeans and that boys also like to spruce up occasionally. Your average corporate run store just doesn't sell those kinds of clothes very often.
I am sorry for ranting, but this is going way too far.
This law really cuts down on choices people have. Being able to sell your own stuff or trade it is a right that folks have needed for as long as civilisation has existed.
If you want to make kids healthier, then get the corporations to quit putting out so much pollution!
On that topic, the new reusable bags that places like Farm Fresh have helped with this problem. It is good that folks can do that again.
December 22, 2008
Merry Christmas!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Preparations for Christmas have kept me quite busy this month. I still can't believe how much time has passed! Hopefully, things will slow down soon for a short while.
December 19, 2008
Quizzles Again! :)
Your Personality is Somewhat Rare (ESFP) |
 Your personality type is playful, charming, open minded, and energetic. Only about 7% of all people have your personality, including 9% of all women and 5% of all men You are Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Perceiving. |
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What Your Fridge Says About You |
 You aren't greedy, but you don't really deprive yourself either. You strike a good balance with the stuff you buy. You tend to be a fairly thrifty person. You splurge occasionally, but you're mostly a saver. You are a very adventurous person. You love to try new things, and you get bored very easily. You try to be responsible, but you don't always succeed. Your heart is in the right place though. You are likely to be married - and very busy. |
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Your Extroversion Profile: |
 Cheerfulness: Very High Assertiveness: High Sociability: Low Activity Level: Very Low Excitement Seeking: Very Low Friendliness: Very Low |
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You Are Austin |
 A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. You're totally weird and very proud of it. Artistic and freaky, you still seem to fit in... in your own strange way. Famous Austin residents: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Andy Roddick |
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You Are a Smart American |
 You know a lot about US history, and you're opinions are probably well informed. Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be. |
I am American and proud of it!(though I like foreign folk just fine)
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You Are an Excellent Cook |
 You're a top cook, but you weren't born that way. It's taken a lot of practice, a lot of experimenting, and a lot of learning. It's likely that you have what it takes to be a top chef, should you have the desire... |
Oh, I don't know about that, but at least I don't usually burn anything and my brother usually doesn't take one look or sniff and yell "EWWWW!". lol
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People Envy Your Compassion |
 You have a kind heart and an unusual empathy for all living creatures. You tend to absorb others' happiness and pain. People envy your compassion, and more importantly, the connections it helps you build. And compassionate as you are, you feel for them. |
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You Are Very Happy |
 Your life is totally together, and you enjoy every day. And you don't need a quiz to tell you that! You know how to find pleasure in the little things... And even when life isn't so great, you have a good sense of perspective. |
That comes from knowing God. Telling Him thank you for the blessings He has given us does a lot for making me a much happier person.
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You Are Fairly Skeptical |
 You're not the type of person who will fall for anything... But you do keep your mind open to all sorts of possibilities. You figure that anything could be true. After all, the world is a strange place. However, you're going to need some convincing before you can believe in aliens or reincarnation! |
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You are Milk Chocolate |
 A total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds. You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life. Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago. |
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You Can Hang With the Guys and the Girls |
 You've struck a good balance between girlie and laid back. You can keep it casual but when you dress up, you are as girly as the next girl. |
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Your Friend is Not Fake |
 You have a true friend - and you're smart enough to know you're lucky to have such a great friendship. So let your friend know that you really appreciate all she's done for you... and for keeping it real! |
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You Are A Good Friend |
 You're always willing to listen to your friends. And you're the first to lend a shoulder to cry on. You're there through thick and thin. You won't stop being friends with someone when times are tough. In fact, you're such a good friend that many people consider you their "best friend"! |
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You Are Best Described By... |
 From the Lake, No. 1 by Georgia O'Keeffe |
November 25, 2008
Some Updates
Autumn this year was unusually pretty. Most years everything goes straight from green to brown, from summer to what passes for winter. It usually doesn't stay very cold for long. Mom said it had reminded her of a mountain autumn.
For now, the weather is back to more typical temperatures. It actually reached over 50°F today.
The weather has been unusually cold here. It even snowed up the road last week! Folks here often have to wait until after New Years to get any snow at all.
The only year I can remember being colder here was the winter of 1999/2000. It had snowed lightly off and on for the week or so prior to Christmas. By Christmas Eve, we were not paying attention to the Y2K scare - we had an ice storm! The power outage it caused lasted from Christmas Eve until after New Years Day.
It was beautiful to look at. The sunlight on the ice that enameled everything sparkled and shimmered as the clouds went by. I remember picking up a small leaf that was encased in ice. Once the ice around it was split, I could see the lacy mold of the leaf's form in one piece.
It wasn't a bad winter and what happened later that year had kinda made up for it.
I don't have a whole lot to add to Mom's update post, except that getting ready for my brother's birthday was a lot of fun. His delight when he saw us setting up the decorations made me happy. :D When I was setting up the centerpiece on the kitchen table, he kept bouncing in to check on progress. It was so cute! This wasn't the first year we've decorated for his birthday, but I'm glad he liked it.
He was fairly bouncing off the walls the entire day. :)
I had also had a nice birthday. :) It was quiet and a lot of fun, just the way I like it. I really liked what my family gave me. Amongst the neat gifts my family gave me were the tiara in the slideshow, a pretty cosmetic box which my brother gave me, and the Celtic pendants my parents gave me are also beautiful. One has a cross on it, another has a horse surrounded by knotwork, and the last is a Celtic knot.
We watched a movie, hung out together and talked, and had some pizza.
November 12, 2008
Movie Fun
Recently, we went to see Madagascar 2. I enjoyed it very much. It had a much better storyline than the previous one had. It was more complex and and was a lot less frantic. Don't misunderstand; I do like the first one, but the sequel came out a lot better. The extra time Dreamworks spent on its development made an enormous difference.
Afterwards, while waiting in the lobby I found a box of posters and trailer reels the theatre was giving away. These two caught my eye. Click the thumbnail below if you'd like a closer look at them.
I am kind of surprised that these two were there! Both are for upcoming family films that look like they will be a lot of fun.
Inkheart
Watch Inkheart Official Movie Trailer HD Full Quality in Entertainment Videos | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
I think this trailer is fun.
Tale of Despereaux
Despereaux reminds me of Reepicheep. lol He is so cute! As you've probably guessed, we're all looking forward to this movie.
I heard that Emma Watson is too.
I didn't find this trailer on a demo reel, but it is still neat! Mind you, I hope Zelda is a little less dark than the trailer insinuates.
The Legend of Zelda - Live Action!
November 9, 2008
October 26, 2008
Brand New Harry Potter Trailer!
All right!! This trailer is so cool! I really liked how it shows things from the heroes' perspectives (which is a good contrast to the previous trailer) and has some humour.
If you want to see the previous trailer, look below.
Watch Harry potter 6 teaser in Entertainment Videos | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
September 28, 2008
Carman's Music
I hope that these powerful songs will bless you greatly.
"Radically Saved"
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"Lord of All"
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"No Monsters"
Even though my folks and I never were crazy about horror flicks or violent shows, I still found his song "No Monsters" to be a blessing.
Here's why.
When I was in second grade and still going to public school, I had been transferred in the middle of the year because of religious persecution. In my old school, my last homeroom teacher there had been very Snape-like(in fact, was marginally worse than Snape.) She had a oppressive hierachy in her classroom in this order: At the top were children who shared her religion and would seek to please her in any way they could including harassing the others; in the middle were those souls who were either undecided or had been converted to this religion and had not been admitted to the top tier for social reasons; at the bottom were people like me who had been taught the Christian faith or had decided to be true to themselves by doing what they had always done.
She was particularly unfair to children who were monotheistic, which is frankly weird considering that those of us she had to work with had been raised to respect authority and were careful to not cause her trouble. That was one major source of stress.
The second ingredient of my nightmares was comprised of the reading material she assigned us. Again, as in other matters, she showed partiality in the reading portion of her curriculum. Monotheistic kids were getting almost nothing but horror stories and the darker side of fantasy(I can remember seeing, though not reading, Goosebumps on her shelf), stuff about witches, vampires, and ghosts. She would push these books harder at me if I said something Christian. She had almost nothing normal, or even normal fantasy(stuff about critters like fairies, unicorns, elves, griffins).
I had to read this noxious stuff because the teacher kept giving me assignments that made not reading not an option. That teacher kept insisting that I keep those tomes, even when I protested. I did not like it and with good reason because it did affect me adversely. I found it increasingly harder to be good and nice(I have wanted to be like Jesus my whole life). I had more and more trouble remembering to pray. My sleep was becoming more and more restless. Nightmares came much more frequently with the passing weeks. For the first time in my life, I feared closet monsters and other boggles that seemed to love to tramp through my room in the dark.
It took only a fortnight for my mother and father to put two and two together. During this time, we had gotten a recording of Carman's music that included the "No Monsters" song. Between that and Mom and Grandma telling me that God allows His children to tell demons to get lost and that we don't need to live in fear, I began to revert to my old self.
In the end, I was transferred to a school where my teacher was much more tolerant of differing beliefs. I remember her fondly since she was kind to all of her students and gave everyone in her class a fair hearing.
At my new school some weeks later, my new teacher told everyone to bring their favorite book in to read to the class. At the time, my favorite book was "No Monsters" which was based on the song. I badly wanted to bring it in, but my imagination immediately sped back to that one horrible teacher's behavior(even though I knew my new instructor was alright and not like my old one at all)and for a minute I was afraid. In the end, I did bring it in. I was very glad I did. The other students loved it! A number of them also knew the "No Monsters" song and were happily chattering about it for the rest of the day. Even my teacher seemed pleased with it. She even invited me to bring it in again sometime!
Quizzles Again! :)
You Are Austin |
A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll. You're totally weird and very proud of it. Artistic and freaky, you still seem to fit in... in your own strange way. Famous Austin residents: Lance Armstrong, Sandra Bullock, Andy Roddick |
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You Are a Smart American |
You know a lot about US history, and you're opinions are probably well informed. Congratulations on bucking stereotypes. Now go show some foreigners how smart Americans can be. |
I am American and proud of it!(though I like foreign folk just fine)
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You are Milk Chocolate |
A total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds. You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life. Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago. |
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You Can Hang With the Guys and the Girls |
You've struck a good balance between girlie and laid back. You can keep it casual but when you dress up, you are as girly as the next girl. |
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Your Friend is Not Fake |
You have a true friend - and you're smart enough to know you're lucky to have such a great friendship. So let your friend know that you really appreciate all she's done for you... and for keeping it real! |
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You Are Classical Music |
 You are a somewhat serious person who enjoys studying subjects deeply. Art of all kinds interests you, and a good piece of art can really effect you emotionally. You are inspired by human achievement, and you appreciate work that takes years to accomplish. For you, the finer things in life are not about snobbery - they're about quality. |
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Your Personality is Somewhat Rare (ESFP) |
Your personality type is playful, charming, open minded, and energetic. Only about 7% of all people have your personality, including 9% of all women and 5% of all men You are Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Perceiving. |
Eh, not really. I just want to be reasonably good company.
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