Spreading some love
Post a comment, and I will reply with a reason why I think you're great. In return, you have to post this same meme on your blog and comment for other people.
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Just a Wii little thing
#1. Does anyone have a recommendation of Wii remote chargers that actually WORK and don't suck? We've had two like this from CTA. We returned the first one because it quit working really quickly. Now, maybe 8 or 9 months later, the replacement (which is an updated model because... the first one sucked) also doesn't work properly. :/
#2. I agree with those who've said that the gameplay in Lego Harry Potter is really good. It rates up there with Lego Star Wars, at the very least - I haven't decided which one I actually like more on a strictly mechanics level. (I am biased toward HP rather than SW on a personal level because I actually KNOW the stories a whole lot better.) However... the Wii version of this game is glitchy as HELL. In Year 2 alone, we have had to restart levels three times because something got put into the wrong place and could not be moved from there. And it's not just us - there are reports all over the place of glitches like this. You'd think with the huge delays in its release, they would've had a chance to iron out the kinks before it finally came out!
Don't get me wrong - I am enjoying the Lego Harry Potter. It's just frustrating and annoying to have waited so long for what is still a pretty buggy product.
#2. I agree with those who've said that the gameplay in Lego Harry Potter is really good. It rates up there with Lego Star Wars, at the very least - I haven't decided which one I actually like more on a strictly mechanics level. (I am biased toward HP rather than SW on a personal level because I actually KNOW the stories a whole lot better.) However... the Wii version of this game is glitchy as HELL. In Year 2 alone, we have had to restart levels three times because something got put into the wrong place and could not be moved from there. And it's not just us - there are reports all over the place of glitches like this. You'd think with the huge delays in its release, they would've had a chance to iron out the kinks before it finally came out!
Don't get me wrong - I am enjoying the Lego Harry Potter. It's just frustrating and annoying to have waited so long for what is still a pretty buggy product.
Book meme
I'm sure I've done this before, but ...
Bold the ones you've read COMPLETELY, italicize the ones you've read part of. Watching the movie or the cartoon doesn't count. Abridged versions don't count either. BTW, according to the BBC if you've read 7 of these, you are above the average.
( Clicky )
I should build my "To Read" list from this - there are a number of books on here that I haven't read but would like to. While 7 is "average," I'm kind of ashamed that I'm only at 16. Note, btw, that all the italicized (save for The Bible) books are ones I was assigned to read in school but only ever skimmed. Some of these, I would like to try again now that I could truly appreciate them.
Bold the ones you've read COMPLETELY, italicize the ones you've read part of. Watching the movie or the cartoon doesn't count. Abridged versions don't count either. BTW, according to the BBC if you've read 7 of these, you are above the average.
( Clicky )
I should build my "To Read" list from this - there are a number of books on here that I haven't read but would like to. While 7 is "average," I'm kind of ashamed that I'm only at 16. Note, btw, that all the italicized (save for The Bible) books are ones I was assigned to read in school but only ever skimmed. Some of these, I would like to try again now that I could truly appreciate them.
Time-Traveler's Wife
For those who don't know, this is my FAVORITE book. When I found out they were doing a movie, I was ecstatic. And then terrified because they were sure to break it.
I don't want to give many spoilers here because I know a lot of you haven't seen it yet, but have read the book. Suffice it to say, though ... it's worth seeing. It did not make me sob the way the book does (every single time I read it!), and there was a lot left out (because there has to be, honestly)... but it is still a truly beautiful story.
( DO NOT CLICK IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS! )
And now I want to re-read the book, for what I believe will be my 4th time, because I want to revisit all the scenes that got cut out from the movie version. :)
I don't want to give many spoilers here because I know a lot of you haven't seen it yet, but have read the book. Suffice it to say, though ... it's worth seeing. It did not make me sob the way the book does (every single time I read it!), and there was a lot left out (because there has to be, honestly)... but it is still a truly beautiful story.
( DO NOT CLICK IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS! )
And now I want to re-read the book, for what I believe will be my 4th time, because I want to revisit all the scenes that got cut out from the movie version. :)
Conversations with Bug
Buggie: *tugging on my arm as I sit on the couch putting on my shoes* Mommy, go away.
O: *chuckling* Hey, that's not very nice.
Buggie: Please!
O: *chuckling* Hey, that's not very nice.
Buggie: Please!
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Love-meme
"I know that 2009 was pretty horrid for a lot of people. One way we might make 2010 a bit better is to spread some love around. So if you care to reply to this post I will give you a response of something I like about you.
If you like participating in these sorts of things and want to repost this in your LJ that'd be fun, too."
If you like participating in these sorts of things and want to repost this in your LJ that'd be fun, too."
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Bugtalk
Our little boy is quite a talker. I've mentioned before that he knows the names of a bunch of different dinosaurs, all his numbers and letters (and he's starting to get them in order now, too - especially if we sign them for him), and lots of shapes and colors. He amazes me.
But sometimes, he just cracks me up, and I wanted to share some of his funny or unique phrases and pronunciations.
* "Sorry, Liam foot!" when he stubs his toe on something, or just "Sorry, Liam!" when he in some other way bumps himself on something.
* "2,4,5 - Ready or Not - SURPRISE!" (sometimes it also includes "Habby Dirthday!")
* His frequent lunch-on-the-go of cheese, pickles, and olives has become known as "oh my," because of a silly joke I made one day recently when he was having it.
* "Hung'y Herbivores!" (his favorite song from Dinosaur Train) ... which now comes complete with little munching sounds when he plays with his new dino playset
* "beach booms" (aka waves in the ocean)
* "bibbit bibbit" (frog noise)
* "G'een agglepas, gyue agglepas." (green pacifier, blue pacifer)
* "Mommy/Daddy/Grandma/ball/other toy or object, c'mere!" (funniest when it's said to an animal or inanimate object)
* "gyeb" = bread
* "yum"/"yee-um" = Liam
I think I'm going to start posting these periodically and make a collection of them, as there are so many things we just don't want to forget!
But sometimes, he just cracks me up, and I wanted to share some of his funny or unique phrases and pronunciations.
* "Sorry, Liam foot!" when he stubs his toe on something, or just "Sorry, Liam!" when he in some other way bumps himself on something.
* "2,4,5 - Ready or Not - SURPRISE!" (sometimes it also includes "Habby Dirthday!")
* His frequent lunch-on-the-go of cheese, pickles, and olives has become known as "oh my," because of a silly joke I made one day recently when he was having it.
* "Hung'y Herbivores!" (his favorite song from Dinosaur Train) ... which now comes complete with little munching sounds when he plays with his new dino playset
* "beach booms" (aka waves in the ocean)
* "bibbit bibbit" (frog noise)
* "G'een agglepas, gyue agglepas." (green pacifier, blue pacifer)
* "Mommy/Daddy/Grandma/ball/other toy or object, c'mere!" (funniest when it's said to an animal or inanimate object)
* "gyeb" = bread
* "yum"/"yee-um" = Liam
I think I'm going to start posting these periodically and make a collection of them, as there are so many things we just don't want to forget!
2 Ferrets Looking for a Home
My friends in Western MA are trying to rehome two female ferrets. More information here, if you're interested.
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It's time for a new plan
I'm not sure the "one year in Florida" plan is actually going to come to fruition. We've both changed our focus a little since coming back from NY and me starting this temp. job and such. It started with a resume-request from one of O's friends, for a position in Palo Alto, CA. This is the same company he was considering during the summer, but we ruled it out because of location. Now, however, we're starting to wonder if we need to change location because let's face it - things have not been all that promising for us here in Florida. We'd both been hoping this possible position was in the company's DC-area office, but it turned out to also be in CA.
However, the company does have a similar (though not identical) position in their DC office. This realization got some wheels turning for both of us, and we're both feeling like maybe that area is the way to go. If anywhere is going to have a decent job market at all, it's going to be that area first. And we have friends there. And the seasons, while much milder than NY, still change there. And it's closer to NY. And there are long-term opportunities there in fields we both desperately want to get into.
And it's not on the west coast, which is looking to be our other major option. If we have to do that, we will. But neither of us want to, particularly. (The thought of it still makes me want to cry; I'm just afraid of closing any doors right now.)
I am posting this as a desperate plea for prayers/positive thoughts/etc. Please keep us in your thoughts in the coming weeks as we try to put this new plan in motion. Please pray that this works out for us in the way we are hoping. I am praying as hard as I can, myself.
However, the company does have a similar (though not identical) position in their DC office. This realization got some wheels turning for both of us, and we're both feeling like maybe that area is the way to go. If anywhere is going to have a decent job market at all, it's going to be that area first. And we have friends there. And the seasons, while much milder than NY, still change there. And it's closer to NY. And there are long-term opportunities there in fields we both desperately want to get into.
And it's not on the west coast, which is looking to be our other major option. If we have to do that, we will. But neither of us want to, particularly. (The thought of it still makes me want to cry; I'm just afraid of closing any doors right now.)
I am posting this as a desperate plea for prayers/positive thoughts/etc. Please keep us in your thoughts in the coming weeks as we try to put this new plan in motion. Please pray that this works out for us in the way we are hoping. I am praying as hard as I can, myself.
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Dumbass
I left the keys in the ignition last night, and not fully turned off. The car won't start this morning. Waiting for Geico's roadside assistance folks to come help. Great impression to make during my first week of work, no?
*sigh*
*sigh*
Gross
Does anyone have a good remedy for antibiotic-induced diarrhea in a toddler? Filling him up with yogurt a couple times a day for the probiotics is not doing the trick. Not even close, in fact.
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Needing tweaks
Is anyone here any good at resume-writing/tweaking/etc., and willing to help me out with mine? I'm thinking it needs some extra pizazz in order to make it stand out. It definitely needs something, since I've been looking for 2 months and haven't even had a single interview.
I can't afford to pay much, if anything, but I could really use some help. (Feel free to send other folks my way, if you know someone.)
I can't afford to pay much, if anything, but I could really use some help. (Feel free to send other folks my way, if you know someone.)
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Pumpkin bread
I adapted this recipe to suit my needs.
Applesauce, unsweetened, 1 cup
Granulated Sugar, 1 1/5 cup
Flour, all-purpose, 3 cup
Ginger, ground, .5 tsp
Cinnamon, ground, 3 tsp
Allspice, 1.5 tsp
Baking Soda, 2 tsp
Pumpkin, canned, without salt, 15 oz can
Egg, fresh, 2 large
1/2 c. egg-substitute
3/4 bag of white choc. chips
some (what we had left) dried cranberries
This makes 2 loaves. I mixed everything in one bowl, in the order stated above, stirring between items (and between each cup of flour). Since I only have one loaf pan, I'm baking one loaf at a time at 350 for 45 minutes to start out with, then will adjust as needed. (Will edit this post if the timing needs drastic adjustment). If you have two pans, you can bake for one hour at 350.
Applesauce, unsweetened, 1 cup
Granulated Sugar, 1 1/5 cup
Flour, all-purpose, 3 cup
Ginger, ground, .5 tsp
Cinnamon, ground, 3 tsp
Allspice, 1.5 tsp
Baking Soda, 2 tsp
Pumpkin, canned, without salt, 15 oz can
Egg, fresh, 2 large
1/2 c. egg-substitute
3/4 bag of white choc. chips
some (what we had left) dried cranberries
This makes 2 loaves. I mixed everything in one bowl, in the order stated above, stirring between items (and between each cup of flour). Since I only have one loaf pan, I'm baking one loaf at a time at 350 for 45 minutes to start out with, then will adjust as needed. (Will edit this post if the timing needs drastic adjustment). If you have two pans, you can bake for one hour at 350.
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Neutrality
Today was pretty neutral. We didn't do much - some straightening, I went to the gym, O made chili. No particular high-points stand out to me. But neither do any particular low-points either, so I still call it a win.
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Saturday
You really can't go wrong with a day that is made up of library, gym, reading, mini-golf, and Panera. :)
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At least the house is clean...
I thought we were getting company this weekend - a distant relative of O's. Turns out, it's /next/ weekend. Annoyed as I was when I discovered the mistake, it's probably for the best. I'm feeling very mellow and keep-to-myself-y, so having someone I've never met in the house overnight wouldn't have been ideal.
Instead, I've gotten to spend the evening chilling out with either the computer or my book, and occasional cuddles from a Bug. Definitely better suited to my mood.
Instead, I've gotten to spend the evening chilling out with either the computer or my book, and occasional cuddles from a Bug. Definitely better suited to my mood.
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Zoooooooom (DP)
Been very active today. While O was getting ready for a meeting he had this morning (and after he left), I mopped the floors all the way through the house. I also cleaned the master bathroom, stripped the master bed and our bed and threw those sheets in the wash, and straightened (including the lanai). I also did my usual gym routine after O got home and L was napping, AND we all took a walk to/from the park before dinner.
L also gave me no struggle with naptime, which was a nice change.
And I'm now enjoying some relaxy-time, and about to put the computer aside to read more Eragon.
L also gave me no struggle with naptime, which was a nice change.
And I'm now enjoying some relaxy-time, and about to put the computer aside to read more Eragon.