Marianne

sewing

2009-11-07T18:50:33Z

Alrighty, my costuming friends. When I am not broken any more I'm going to start swing dancing with a buddy of mine. As a fan of swing music, I want a swing outfit to wear. So, any reccomendations of some '30s and'40s patterns, dresses, skirts, pants, whatever. I'm pretty excited about it.

curiosity

2009-07-30T03:35:02Z

A question for all you... Do you think I should let my hair grow out?

a reminder

the bob

the pixie

the long

p.s. you're opinion won't change the outcome. I'm just curious.

heh

2009-06-30T02:51:32Z

So for the first time in like six years i painted my nails, fingers and toes. It looks like a six year old did it. ...and it's weird. I may or may not do this again. Oh, and they're blue.

colorado round two

2009-03-31T03:05:25Z

It's official. I will be going to Colorado again this year. Reynen and I will be doing the trip together again. There will be fun and adventure with Sly and friends too. Then I will smite folks at the end of the trip.

phone MIA

2009-03-29T00:55:00Z

Well, I know where it is. My phone is in my rock climbing bag in the back seat of Paddi's car. I'd call her... but I can't. I can't call her from someone else's phone because her number is in my phone *facepalm* So feel free to send me fun texts... just don't expect a reply any time soon.

climbing

2009-03-26T13:28:55Z

This isn't the most flattering sport, but it's fun.

What Kind of Boots Are You?

2009-03-20T14:43:22Z

thought as much...

You Are Combat Boots

You are a complete and total rebel. You refuse to do what you're told, and you're quite stubborn.
You really don't care what other people think of you. You are tough and often ruthless.

You are independent, iconoclastic, and countercultural. You resent authority figures.
You are very headstrong. No one is going to pressure you into being someone you're not!

What Kind of Boots Are You?

interview again

2008-10-27T16:19:37Z

Not sure how that went. I'm afraid that nerves might have gotten the better of me. But now the process is taken over by the campus police dept. They'll decide who to polygraph and drug test. Hopefully I'll know in the next day or two...

interview

2008-10-27T11:57:36Z

It's today. Happy thoughts, crossed fingers, and prayers at 10am, please :o)

about time

2008-10-22T23:03:02Z

so who got her first job interview in 10 years?
This Girl!!! So everyone cross your fingers, say a prayer, send happy thoughts Monday morning at 10am for me. I really want this job!

...off to look at sample interview questions

win

2008-08-10T18:58:44Z

mens beach volleyball in the rain=win... for me anyway...

This excites me!!

2008-07-29T00:22:04Z

Star Wars Fan Days

guest of the con - Orli Shoshan (Shaak Ti), Jewel Staite (Jay, you can get another Firefly cast member autograph)

...off to start a costume...

ha! I am literate!

2008-06-28T14:17:17Z

I hope so, as wrongly used words are one of my pet peeves.

Your result for The Commonly Confused Words Test...

English Genius

You did so extremely well, even I can't find a word to describe your excellence! You have the uncommon intelligence necessary to understand things that most people don't. You have an extensive vocabulary, and you're not afraid to use it properly! Way to go!

Thank you so much for taking my test. I hope you enjoyed it!

For the complete Answer Key, visit my blog: http://shortredhead78.blogspot.com/.

Take The Commonly Confused Words Test at HelloQuizzy

the last one of the day...

2008-06-18T01:22:00Z

Darth Thriller

i'm posty today

2008-06-17T23:31:00Z

If you read this, if your eyes are passing over this right now, even if we don't speak often, please post a comment with a memory of you and me. It can be anything you want -- good or bad. When you're finished (standard free-will addendum: IF YOU WANT), post this little paragraph on your blog and be surprised (or mortified) about what people remember about you.

pattern that was requested

2008-06-17T17:16:53Z

I know a bunch of people asked for a pattern for my garb. It's technical term is ghawazee. I love it. It is super comfy, flattering, and girth appropriate.

My poor husband

2008-06-08T02:22:32Z

As a 1930s wife, I am
Very Poor (Failure)

Take the test!

A-Kon

2008-06-01T18:45:05Z

I went, I had fun, I took some pics...

this guy... funny. He had a sock stuffed in his red underwear.

LOVED this chicks outfit. If she's dressed as something, I wouldn't know.

This girl was sooooo cute. This was the most age appropriate costume of the con. It was knee length, she had bloomers on under it, and the shoes were cute little mary janes (no hooker shoes for this girl).

Katara and Toph (from Avatar:the Last Airbender)

The best Harley I've ever seen

I like the Phoenix but they were a group. The boy Jubilee was weird but it wasn't the worst I'd see that day.

It wasn't all pretty. There were a ton of boys in dresses. I've seen it done before, but this was different... It wasn't pretty and there was a lot of it.

Oh, and this is what I wore. I need to accessorize.

the rest of the pics can be found here http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v603/annawick/A-Kon%202008/?start=0

getting dressed

2008-05-31T14:11:30Z

Is is a sign of a good costume that as you put it on you think to yourself, "Damn, it's gonna suck when I need to go potty." Pics will follow after the weekend. It's my annual A-Kon venture.

p.s. yes, I call it potty. One day I might actually call it a restroom or bathroom, but as long as I'm asking a kid if he needs to go potty every 30 minutes, potty it is.

allergies

2008-05-28T18:58:32Z

bleh, in my old age I'm developing allergies. Of all the things I could be allergic to my body chooses dust (my mom is too). Dust. Anyone who has been to my house knows the irony. I am a little sneeze factory.

on another allergic note... On the way to Scarborough one day I stopped at CVS to get some cold/allergy drugs for Lex (generic Diamatap Cold & Allergy). When we got to the Faire Lex had hives along his chin line and across his tummy. It was his first reaction to anything. We went straight to the first aid area. Turns out that my kiddo is allergic to that allergy medicine.

i don't play WoW, but...

2008-05-22T21:15:25Z

funny...

Caspian and other stuff

2008-05-20T03:25:41Z

If you haven't seen Prince Caspian, DO IT! Do it NOW!

The theaters are going to steal all my money, bitches.

Forbidden Kingdom - saw it, awesome fight scenes
Iron Man - bad ass! would pay to se it again
Prince Caspian - awesome! would pay for again
Indy - May 22nd
Kung Fu Panda - June 6th
Incredible Hulk - June 13th
Get Smart - June 20th
Wall E - June 27th
Hancock - July 4th
Hellboy 2 - July 11th
Journey to the Center of the Earth - July 11th
Dark Knight July 18th
The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - Aug 1st
Star Wars:The Clone Wars - Aug 15th
The City of Ember - Sometime in October

I'm going to go broke if I try to see all these. Several will be on my Netflix list for sure tho.

Rakis

2008-04-28T23:40:27Z

Anyone from DFW (or even Austin/Houston) going to Rakis? Planning to but need a ride? I have a car but I am not driving by myself.

ETA just me, no hubby

happy earth day... and stuff

2008-04-22T19:40:49Z

Today really is just another day. I'm not doing anything special or different. I have made more changes in the last year that I hope make a difference. I know some of these changes are saving me money in the long run. For example, I haven't bought paper towels in a long while. I've bought small towels (in packages of five or seven, it's been a while since I've bought any). They've been working well as napkins, spill clean upers, etc. Other things I've been trying to do... started a compost pile, use reusable bags when shopping (I've been pretty forgetful tho, oops), I started making my own cleaners (50/50 vinegar and water), and I'm pretty good about making sure that recyclable stuff makes it into the recycle bin. There are things I still plan to change. There will always be something to improve upon tho.

lolcat/icanhascheezburger

2008-04-13T02:01:06Z

see more crazy cat pics

I shouldn't be as amused by these as I am.